问题
选择题
The factory near the seaside was closed down as a(n) ________ of the terribly bad management and fund shortage.
A．summary
B．consequence
C．conclusion
D．effect
答案
答案：B
考查名词辨析：A. summary 总结，B. consequence后果，as a consequence of因为，C. conclusion结论D. effect影响，句意是：海边的工厂被关闭了因为管理混乱和资金短缺。选B。