第16个选择。本空两边都是完整句子,四个选项都含有that,可引导从句,宜先从文意角度判断。B.so that(以致,以便)引导结果或目的状语,与文意不符;D.except that意为"除了……",用于此处则前后文有逻辑矛盾,故B和D均不正确。C.such that (那样;竟致)不能连接两个完整的句子。参见以下两种常用结构:The situation was such that political observers found it difficult to predict."形势如此,连政治观察家们也觉得难以预料?quot.The force of the explosion was such that all windows were broken."爆炸的力量这么大,以致所有的窗子都震破了。"We were having such a wonderful time that nobody wanted to leave before midnight."我们玩得如此高兴,以致没有一个人愿意在午夜前离去。"
in that有"由于,既然"的意思,可引导原因从句,如:Criticism and self? criticism is necessary in that it helps us to correct our mistakes."批评与自我批评是必要的,因为它帮助我们改正错误。"In that he did not come yesterday he showed he was not very interested in our discussions."因为他昨天没来,他已表明了他对我们的讨论兴趣不大。"
different常与介词in连用,表示在哪一方面有所不同,本句理解为that从句作介词in的宾语更为恰当。参见以下例句:Liners differ from other big ships in that they have a greater superstructure."邮轮与其他大轮船区别之处在于邮轮有较庞大的上层构造。"