16. We were struck by the extent ________ which teachers‘ decisions served the interests of the school rather than those of the students.1 ?0 J, z+ ~- v7 n6 L. v
A) to B) for C) in D) with& c4 l: [$ G; X3 H! y X6 p" J! ^- x
17. Shelly had prepared carefully for her biology examination so that she could be sure of passing it on her first ________.
8 y Z& c6 k8 f, x, PA) intention B) attempt C) purpose D) desire
0 @1 R r# H! {3 F18. The store had to ________ a number of clerks because sales were down.5 I* ~+ y+ V8 s; x
A) lay out B) lay off C) lay aside D) lay down1 e. i r2 ?4 Z5 @5 y
19. All the students in this class passed the English exam ________ the exception of Li Ming.& g, n5 p* d# H$ S/ m& P* T
A) on B) in C) for D) with
8 w5 N! g) N* K1 C7 ~20. Writing is a slow process, requiring ________ thought, time, and effort.
, k: Q+ F1 F" z6 MA) significant B) considerable C) enormous D) numerous; U H- E# E2 d- e. R4 C, f
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