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  1. In this issue of Business we explain why.
  2. the raw material + is trading at AROUND 9,214 dollars per tonne. B. cocoa
  3. … have put cocoa production in West Africa under pressure (or in a tight spot, as in a critical situation).
  4. In the former, the assets (bonds, equities, commodities, currencies) are traded on supervised and regulated platforms;
  5. in the latter, intermediation is often bilateral and secretive.
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  1. En este número de Negocios te explicamos a qué se debe.
  2. la materia prima + cotiza EN TORNO A 9.214 dólares la tonelada. B. el cacao
  3. … han puesto en jaque la producción cacaotera en África Occidental
  4. En los primeros, los activos (bonos, acciones, materias primas, divisas) cotizan en plataformas supervisadas y reguladas;
  5. en los segundos, la intermediación es muchas veces bilateral y sigilosa.
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  1. Joe Biden’s terrible debate has left his party, his country and half the world on tenterhooks (or in suspense).
  2. morale remains high”
  3. Exp: … the gesture is very much playing to the crowd B. When use?
  4. The Supreme Court, which is in theory considers itself + oblivious to partisan squabbling,
  5. … there is lots of money involved and it is very tempting. B. Expain loc adv?
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  1. El pésimo debate de Joe Biden ha dejado en vilo su partido, su país y medio mundo
  2. “la moral de la tropa sigue alta”
  3. … el gesto tiene mucho DE brindis al sol B. hacer un brindis al sol = an iniciative people like, little chance of becoming reality.
  4. El Supremo, al que se considera en teoría ajeno a la riña partidista.
  5. … hay mucho dinero [de] por medio y es muy goloso. B. means in between re location, involved re situation
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  1. During this time, the most far-reaching change in Spanish politics in recent years has taken place.
  2. Explain here: A. N = “far-reaching” B. “has taken place”
  3. The agreement between the Socialists and Catalan Republicans on a unique financing for their community has opened Pandora’s box
  4. Exp: to open Pandora’s box (as in do s.th which as side consequence creates lots of problems) B. Where ref from?
  5. Ayuso plans to announce tax cuts
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  1. En este tiempo se ha sustanciado el cambio de mayor calado en la política española de los últimos años.
  2. A. calado, as in importance or weight B. sustanciar, as in to substantiate.
  3. El acuerdo entre socialistas y republicanos catalanes de una financiación singular para su comunidad ha abierto la caja de los truenos.
  4. Abrir/destapar la caja de los truenos B. los enfados de Zeus
  5. Ayuso tiene previsto anunciar rebajas fiscales
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  1. the discount on inheritance and gift taxes will be extended
  2. There are more supporters in the government’s ranks FOR/OF EXTENDING the public accounts for 2023 for a second consecutive year.
  3. On Monday they began to explore the possibility of POSTPONING the vote. [CF extending]
  4. Re X: A. The site is a mess, the nutjobs have overrun any debate … B. this vb 4 “overrun a place/thing”, what 2 vbs for “overrun a time limit”?
  5. … during the derby against [the] Real Madrid.
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  1. se ampliarán las bonificaciones en los impuestos de Sucesiones y Donaciones
  2. Son más los partidarios en las filas del Gobierno DE PRORROGAR las cuentas públicas de 2023 por segundo año consecutivo.
  3. El lunes comenzaron a explorar la posibilidad de aplazar la votación.
  4. La página es un desastre, los chiflados han infestado cualquier debate … B. sobrepasar + exceder
  5. … durante el derbi ante el Real Madrid.
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  1. France and Germany expect more potential conflicts.
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  1. A Francia y Alemania les esperan más conflictos en potencia.
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