9.(2018江苏,31)Hopefully in 2025 we will no longer be e-mailing each other, for we 　　　more convenient electronic communication tools by then.

A.have developed B.had developed

C.will have developed D.developed

10.(2016江苏,27)If it 　　　 for his invitation the other day,I should not be here now.

A.had not been B.should not be

C.were not to be D.should not have been

11.(2016江苏,23)Many young people,most　　　 were well-educated,headed for remote regions to chase their dreams.

A.of which B.of them C.of whom D.of those

12.(2015江苏,24)Much time　　　sitting at a desk,office workers are generally troubled by health problems.

A.being spent B.having spent C.spent D.spending

13.(2016江苏,30)Many businesses started up by college students have 　　　thanks to the comfortable climate for business creation.

A.fallen off B.taken off C.turned off D.left off

14.(2018江苏,21)By boat is the only way to get here, which is　　　we arrived.

A.where B.when C.why D.how

15.(2018江苏,28)-You know what?I've got a New Year concert ticket.

-Oh,　　　You're kidding.

第二节　完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)

　　请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

(2018江苏)

Raynor Winn and her husband Moth became homeless due to their wrong investment. Their savings had been 　16　to pay lawyers' fees. To make matters