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The factory has _____ workers due to the drop in sales, which will lead to an increase in unemployment.
A.paid offB.laid offC.set offD.put off
B

试题分析:A. payoff还清,(努力)没有白费,B. lay off解雇,C. set off出发,D. put off推迟,句意:工厂已经解雇了工人因为销售量下降,这会增加失业率。根据句意选B。
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