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 As the twentieth century, come to a close, the raw .materials for a great national literature were at hand, waiting_______ .

     A. to use          B. to be used       C. to have used     D. to be using  

 

B

解析:主语为the raw materials(原材料),与动词use存在被动关系,故选B

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