【题目】Competition for entry to these programs is keen, and applicants need above-average grades to gain ________.
A. ambition B. preference
C. admission D. ability
在线课程【答案】C
【解析】试题分析：句意：参与这个项目的竞争非常激烈，申请人需要高于平均水平的成绩，才能获得许可。A. ambition雄心，野心；B. preference偏好；C. admission许可；D. competence能力，胜任。根据题意可知，选C。