(Q&A) Diamonds

[Write 2 Speak]

There’s a famous song that says “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. Is that true? Do all women like diamonds? They are certainly very beautiful, especially when you see them sparkling. But really, only rich people can afford diamonds. When I bought my wife’s wedding ring, we could only afford a smallish diamond. There were lots of beautiful rings in the store with huge diamonds but they all cost an arm and a leg. One day I’ll buy her a big diamond as a surprise. Nowadays you have to worry where diamonds come from. Many countries sell diamonds to buy guns and tanks. These are called blood diamonds. If you buy a diamond, make sure it has a certificate so you know which country it came from.
* especially = 특히/ sparkle = 반짝이다; 생기 넘치다/ afford = 여유(형편)가 되다/ smallish = 좀 작은, 자그마한/ cost an arm and a leg = 엄청난 돈이 들다/ blood diamonds = 총기 및 군수품 구입을 위해 전쟁지역에서 채굴, 판매되는 다이아몬드/ certificate = 증서, 증명서  

* 질문 *

1. Where do diamonds come from?
2. Are all diamonds white?
3. How hard are diamonds?
4. What is the refractive index of diamonds?
5. What is a diamond’s specific gravity?
6. Are all diamonds suitable for jewelry?
7. What is the world’s most famous diamond?
8. Can diamonds be destroyed?
9. What are the most popular diamond shapes?
10. What is a diamond facet?

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