21. Many years ago women had no rights to vote and be educated. So many pioneers risked their lives to overcome _______ against women in politics and other fields.

A. preference                B. presentation              C. possession         D. prejudice

22. It was a(n) ______ situation, because the restaurant was too expensive for us but we didn’t want to just leave.

A. awkward                         B. curious                     C. desperate                  D. amazing