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语法填空 (共10小题；每小题l .5分．满分l5分)

阅读下面短文．按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16—25的相应位置上。

Maradona's future had been in doubt since Argentina's 4-0 loss to Germany in the World Cup quarter-finals in South Africa earlier this month.

"The executive committee has resolved unanimously not to renew the contract of Diego Armando Maradona __16__coach of the national team," __17___AFA spokesman told a news conference after the meeting of soccer bosses.

Rumours had swirled ahead of the ___18_____(announce) that Maradona would not continue as Argentina's coach, a position he __19____ (hold) since November 2008, because of a disagreement with the AFA.

Maradona told local media on Sunday he wanted to stay on as coach __20___ only if he could keep control  ___21____ the choice of his assistants.

__22___departure means Argentina need to find a new coach for the Copa America regional tournament next year.

Local media said former Boca Juniors coach Carlos Bianchi, __23___led the team to a string of national and continental titles in two stints __24____1998 and 2004, was a popular favourite to replace Maradona.

Other names ____25___ as possible successors include Estudiantes coach Alex Sabella, Independiente's former coach Americo Gallego, former Argentina coach Marcelo Bielsa and ex-River Plate, Inter Milan and Argentina striker Ramon Diaz.