16. Now when talking about economic reform I am very ____________ aware of the shadow

hanging over most African countries’ debt.

A. well            B. far             C. much               D. greatly

17. Though ______ rich, he was better off than at any other period in his life.  (96-6-6)中 华 考 试 网

A. by any means

B. by some means

C. by all means

D. by no means

18. Business in this area has been ______ because prices are too high.  

A. prosperous         B. secretive          C. slack               D. shrill

19. He added a ______ to his letter by saying that he would arrive before 8 pm.

A. presidency          B. prestige            C. postscript          D. preliminary

20.The meeting was ______ over by the mayor of the city.

A. presumed           B. proposed          C. presented          D. presided

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