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 ______ the coast of China South Sea appeared two unidentified warships sailing at full speed.

A. Off                             B. On                          C. At                           D. From

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B.The Australian economy is dependent on sheep exports.
C.The majority of people living in Australia come from Europe.
D.The pace of life is different in the city and in the country.
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B.Australia’s recent immigration policy encourages immigrants from Southeast Asia
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