题目

Founded by Louis Cartier in Paris France in 1847, Cartier is well known in the fashion world. It is recognized as (32)______ of the world’s most distinguished luxury brands.  Most early years of Cartier (33)______(devote) to serving royal families and celebrities.  King Edward VII of England referred to Cartier as “ the jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers.”  The company remained under family control (34)______ 1964 when an investment group bought the business.    Many of Cartier’s famous products were produced (35)______ chance. In 1904, the Brazilian pioneer pilot, Alberto Santos-Dumont complained to Louis Cartier about the unreliability and impracticality of using pocket watches (36)______ flying.   In result, Cartier designed a flat wristwatch named “Santos”. (37)_____ _____ _____ it was available on the market, the watch was loved by not only Alberto Santos-Dumont but also other customers. It wasn’t long (38)______ the Santos watch became the most popular men’s wristwatch then.     In 1907, Cartier began to work with a businessman named Edmond Jaeger, (39)______ agreed to exclusively supply the movements for Cartier watches.  By that time, Cartier (40)______(establish) branches in many cities.  It was these earliest shops that witnessed Cartier’s amazing development into today’s leading jewelry and watch brand. 答案：32. one 33. were devoted 34. until 35. by 36. while/when 37. As soon as 38. before 39. who 40. had established

查看本题答案和解析