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[单项选择]Kidnappings around the world have typically had one of two major goals: publicity for a local political cause or as a form of "fund-raising" for the kidnappers. Recently, kidnappings for political reasons have been on the decrease, whereas kidnapping for profit has seen a dramatic increase.
A prime example of this trend is in Colombia. Colombia is considered to be the kidnapping capital of the world, with rival guerrilla and paramilitary groups consistently abducting civilians including businessmen, tourists and aid workers. The ransom money obtained from these activities is used primarily to finance a 37-year civil war in Colombia. The U.S. State Department estimates that more than 3,000 people are kidnapped in Colombia each year. Most kidnap victims are Colombians who are either wealthy or who can at least come up with a few thousand dollars. Although the kidnappings are most often performed by political dissidents, the motivation for the kidnappings is usually money, not politi
A. ordinary people including businessmen, tourists and aid workers are often abducted in Colombia
B. more than 3,000 people are kidnapped in Colombia each year
C. most kidnap victims are Colombians
D. rival guerrilla and paramilitary groups more often kidnap civilians for political purposes
[填空题]Different areas around the world have experienced similar effects of the climate change.
[填空题]Although most nations around the world have agreed upon GSM data transmission protocol for cellphones, the US has avoided official ______.