2019年mpa考试英语真题——固定短语190

{01}Ms Kitty started out half an hour earlier, just ________ being late for the lecture．
A.so as not to
B.in spite of
C.because of
D.in case of句型转换
解析：听讲座迟到是以防要发生的事情，所以要用in case of表示“以防”。
本题选D。
{02}________ rain is in great need in this area this year．
A.A great amount of
B.A good many
C.A large number of
D.Large amounts of
解析：
本题选A。