2019年mpacc考试英语真题——固定短语12

{01}Mary was in heavy debt _________ me and I had my secretary _________ her to pay off．
A.in; asked
B.to; asks
C.to; ask
D.in; asking
解析：
本题选C。
{02}Many employees in this company have lost their jobs ________ the economic downturn．
A.because of
B.instead of
C.such as
D.as well as
解析：
本题选A。