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News: The new gold rush

Today we’ll take you to Australia, where prospecting for gold is currently attracting lots of people. “Prospecting” is the search for minerals by using equipment such as gold pans and digging tools, but also metal detectors.

Ups and downs

Isn't it fun when your currency is soaring? Foreign holidays cost less, you can import goods cheaply, and your country seems to be strong. But that's not the whole story. Strong currencies have many negative effects, too.

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Did you use our news stories in to learn new expressions? We focused on everything from the BP oil spill to Japanese romance, from virtual farming to royal weddings. In this quiz, we take a closer look at useful words and idioms in the news.

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What explains the continued appeal of gold? And will capitalistic reforms save socialism in Cuba?

Golden reforms

This week, we look at media comment on the continued rise in the price of gold, and on economic reforms in Cuba.

Gold rush

BRITAIN: Have a party with your girlfriends. Drink a little wine. Make a little money selling unwanted gold jewellery. What’s not to like? The high price of gold is prompting women in the UK to join the “gold party” trend.

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News: Insight business news

This week we listen to the business news. We'll play two short news segments for you, one on the effect of the recession on filmmaking in Bollywood, and the other on a UK company called Ounces2Pounds. As you listen, see if you can answer the following questions.

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