25. ______ economy in some European countries worsening, many more workers had to be laid off.
A. With                 B. By                 C. For                  D. Beyond
26. – Mike, did you see Mr. Chapman in the office just now?
   -- Yes, he ______, and he looked a little bit nervous.
   A. had been interviewed                     B. interviewed
   C. was being interviewed                    D. was interviewed