Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

In ______most countries, it is compulsory for children to receive primary education.

A. a

B. an

C. the 

D.  ϕ

To all intents and_________, we are already confronting the challenges of the future.

A. purposes

B. views      

C. plans      

D. aims