________needs further discussion whether we’ll build a library or not.


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    We
  2. B.
    He
  3. C.
    It
  4. D.
    The thing
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　it作形式主語，真正的主語是后面的從句“whether we’ll build a library or not”
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Subject: Slimming down classics?

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Well, I’m publisher of Orion Group. Thanks for your attention, Mr. Handsome.

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I’m director of the online book club www.lovereading.co.uk

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