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    Both are catch-all parties, with support across all social classes, age groups and regions. Fianna Fail, however, is better at winning it. On social and moral issues, Fine Gael has usually shown itself readier for change than Fianna Fail, notably in such controversial areas as reform of the anti-contraception law and the legalization of divorce.

    One or other party has served in every government since 1922. But never both together. That iron law of Irish politics, it seems, remains. Yet the political landscape is not what it was. After the 1989 election, Fianna Fail accepted coalition with minor parties as the price of power. Since then it has swung according to its partners: centre-right, centre-left and now, since 1997, right again with the Progressive Democrats. Fine Gael must link up with Labor if it wants power. No wonder Mr. Noonan's first step as leader was to make noises about social justice.

21. In the opening paragraph, the author introduces his topic by

A. posing a contrast

B. justifying an assumption

C. presenting a doubt

D. explaining a phenomenon

22. “The manner” of the 2nd paragraph refers to

A  Noonan’s mastering of the quotable sound bite.

B  his power desire

C  too substantial

D  Charisma deficit

23．Michael Noonan became the leader of FINE GAEL through

A  rebellion

B  coalition

C  election

D  negotiation

24.  It can be inferred from the text that

A  there is still some time to change FINE GAEL’s image.

B  Fianna Fail and FINE GAEL will have a large difference in many aspects.

C it is hopeful Fianna Fail probably win the election.

D Fianna Fail, like FINE GAEL, is also conservative and reformist.

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