18. Information has been put forward ________ more middle school graduates will be admitted to universities.

A) while B) that C) when D) as

19. A story goes ________ Elizabeth I of England liked nothing more than being surrounded by clever and qualified noblemen at court.

A) when B) where C) what D) that

20. The possibility never occurred to me ________ I would unexpectedly enter such a big band and work in Wall Street.

A) when B) that C) / D) how

21.Word got around ________ he had resigned his position as secretary of the committee.

A) when B) after C) that D) which

22. _______ is no possibility ___________ Bob can win the first prize in the match.

A) There … that B) It … that C) There … whether D)It … whether

23. Her unusual success shows that if someone can do their job really well, then the question ________ male or female is not so important.

A) if they are B) of whether they are C) whether they being D) of whether to be