Why were potatoes at last accepted by Europeans?
A. They changed their diet to a more diversified trend.
B. French fries swept all over the world alongside burgers and Coca-Cola.
C. Potatoes saved them when war and famine stroke Europe in 18th century.
D. It became very important goods for Europe in trading with Asia.
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What is the ultimate purpose of establishing 2008 the International Year of the Potato?
A. Promote the sales volume of potatoes all over the globe.
B. Help the farmers that grow potatoes but are still in poverty.
C. Promote a greater awareness of the merits of potatoes among the public.
D. Alleviate poverty, improve food security and promote economic development.
Why did the MTV Networks' spokeswoman say the number of freelancers was unclear?
A. The figure rises and falls all over the year.
B. The company wants to keep it as a secret so that they can better stand the protest.
C. As they are only freelancers, their payrolls are not included in the financial system of the company.
D. They do not want to treat freelancers the same as full-time employees.
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A. some time
B. some times
C. sometime
D. sometimes
What does the word "reinstate" (Line 6, Paragraph 3) most probably mean?
A. redesign
B. repair
C. restore
D. reset