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     Leaders of the European Union say they will help Greece as it struggles under a mountain of debt. They

promise to take action, 1______ needed, "to maintain financial stability in the euro (欧元) area as a whole."

     But the leaders did not announce any 2______ (detail) plan for Greece after meeting Thursday in Brussels.

they said that was 3______ Greece has not requested any financial support. European Commission President

said this means the government believes 4______ does not need the support.

     Businessmen had a mixed reaction 5______ the statements fromBrussels. Worries over Greek debt have

pushed the euro to its 6______ (low) value in months against the dollar. European Union finance ministers

are expected to talk about Greece when they meet in the Belgian capital next week.

     Sixteen of 7______ twenty-seven nations in the European Union use the euro as their currency. Now,

the stronger members 8______ (seek) ways to help the weaker ones.

     European Union rules limit the choices for a rescue. The European Central Bank and national central banks

are not permitted to aid members by purchasing their debt. European officials hope to avoid the economic

disasters 9______ could become even worse if Greece fails 10______ (pay) its debt. This year Greece's debt

could reach 120% of its GDP.