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問題詳情：

(21)_______ (found) by Louis Cartier in Paris France in 1847, Cartier is well known in the fashion world. It is recognized as one of the world’s most distinguished luxury brands. Most early years of Cartier (22)_________ (devote) to serving royal families and celebrities. King Edward VII of England referred to Cartier (23)_________ “ the jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers.” The company remained under family control (24)__________ 1964 when an investment group bought the business.

Many of Cartier’s famous products were produced by chance. In 1904, the Brazilian pioneer pilot, Alberto Santos-Dumont complained to Louis Cartier about the unreliability and impracticality of using pocket watches while flying.  In result, Cartier designed a flat wristwatch named “Santos”. (25)____ ____ ____ it was available on the market, the watch was loved by not only Alberto Santos-Dumont but also other customers. It wasn’t long (26)________ the Santos watch became the most popular men’s wristwatch then.

        In 1907, Cartier began to work with a businessman named Edmond Jaeger, (27)____  agreed to exclusively supply the movements for Cartier watches. By that time, Cartier (28)________ (establish) branches in many cities. It was these earliest shops that witnessed Cartier’s amazing development into today’s leading jewelry and watch brand.

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21. Founded         22. were devoted   23. as  24. until  25. As soon as               26. before

27. who         28. had established

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