13. For miles around me there was nothing but a desert, without a single plant or tree _____.

A. on earth B. at a distance C. in sight D. in place

14. This case is quite _____ today with the great development of science and technology.

A. common B. general C. simple D. alike

15. _____ the dog, we should have reached our destination in time.

A. Because of B. In spite of C. But for D. In case of

16. Lucy changed her major from physics to computer, _____.

A. with hopes to be able to locate employment more easily

B. hoping she can easily

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