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1、 Preposition Unit 1Exercise 1: Multiple Choice 1. I was caught _the rain yesterday.A. in B. byC. withD. at2. The two families have been quarreling _each other for many years. A. toB. betweenC. againstD. with3. There are many things whose misuse is dangerous, but it is hard to think of anything that

2、can be compared _tobacco products.A. inB. withC. amongD. by4. _my return, I learned that Professor Smith had been at the Museum and would not be back for several hours.A. AtB. OnC. WithD. During 5. There is not much time left; so Ill tell you about it _.A. in detailB. in briefC. in shortD. in all6.

3、_all our kindness to help her, Sarah refused to listen to us.A. ATb. ForC. InD. On7. I dont want to lend any more money to him; hes already in debt _me.A. toB. forC. ofD. with8. The long-awaited Hubble Space Telescope, _to orbit the Earth next March, will observe some of the Oldest stars in the sky.

4、A. subjectB. owing C. availableD. due9. Although he thought he was helping us prepare the dinner, he was actually _the way.A. inB. byC. offD. on10. Stressful environments lead to unhealthy behaviors such as poor eating habits, which _increases the risk of heart disease.A. in turnB. in returnC. by ch

5、anceD. by turns14. There is an incorrect assumption among scientists and medical people that all agree_ what constitutes a benefit to an individual.A. onB. withC. toD. in15. Before the students set off, they spent much time setting a limit _ the expenses of the trip.A. toB. aboutC. inD. for 16_ the

6、fact that his initial experiments had failed, Prof. White persisted in his research.A. Because ofB. As toC. In spite ofD. In view of17. It is believed that todays pop music can serve as a creative force _ stimulating the thinking of its listeners.A. byB. withC. atD. on18. Observations were made _ th

7、e children at the beginning and at the end of pre-school and first grade.A. towardsB. ofC. onD. with19. Although we feel dissatisfied with the election results, we have to become reconciled _ the decision made by our fellow countrymen.A. forB. onC. toD. in20. Ive kept up a friendship with a girl who

8、m I was at school _ twenty years ago.A. aboutB. sinceC. tillD. with21. This is an exciting area of study, and one _ which new applications are being discovered almost daily.A. fromB. byC. inD. through22. Although I had been invited to the opening ceremony, I was unable to attend _such short notice.A

9、. toB. inC. withD. on23. Unless you sign a contract with the insurance company for your goods, you are not entitled _ a repayment for the goods damaged in delivery.A. toB. withC. forD. on24. The roles expected _ old people in such a setting give too few psychological satisfactions for normal happine

10、ss.A. ofB. onC. toD. with25. According to one belief, if truth is to be known it will make itself apparent, so one _ wait instead of searching for it.A. would ratherB. had toC. cannot butD. had best26. One difficulty in translation lies in obtaining a concept match. _ this is meant that a concept in

11、 one language is lost or changed in meaning in translation.A. ByB. InC. ForD. With 27 The director was critical _the way we were doing the work.A. atB. inC. ofD. with28 The police are suspicious _his words because he already has a record.A. toB. atC. onD. of29 Agriculture was a step in human progres

12、s _which subsequently there was not anything comparable until our own machine age.A. inB. forC. toD. from30 Although we feel dissatisfied with the election results, we had to become reconciled _the decision made by our fellow countrymen.A. forB. onC. toD. inExercise 2: Error-correction 1 Nobody besi

13、de little children thinks that a trip by bus is exciting. A B C D2 Most people were not as much in favor with the new regulation as was previously thought. A B C D3 Of the best of my knowledge, he did very well in his previous job. A B C D4 Because some of the representatives still not there, the co

14、nference is put off until further notice. A B C D5 The different attractions of the sun and the moon have a direct effect in the rising and falling of the tides. A B C D6 See to it that you include in the examination paper whatever questions they didnt know the answer last time. A B C D7 Having been

15、 robbed off economic importance, those states are not likely to count for very much in international political terms. A B C D8 Allen has stated that he has always had a great interest and admiration for the work of the British economist Keynes. A B C D9 No one who has seen him work in the laboratory

16、 can deny that William has great capabilities of research. A B C D10 Over the years, a large number of overseas students have studied at that university in the result that it has acquired substantial A B C Dexperience in dealing with them.Unit 2 Exercise 1: Multiple Choice 1 There are many things wh

17、ose misuse is dangerous, but it is hard to think of anything that can be compared _tobacco products.A. inB. withC. amongD. by2 To our delight, she adapted herself _the situation.A. withB. toC. ofD. into3 I prefer this diagram _that one.A. thanB. more thanC. rather thanD. to4 The roles expected _old

18、people in such a setting give too few psychological satisfactions for normal happiness.A. ofB. onC. toD. with5 I need a book dealing _anti-pollution problems.A. aboutB. onC. withD. to6 In Britain, and on the Continent too, the Japanese are sometimes viewed _a threat to domestic industries.A. likeB.

19、withC. forD. as7 I seem to have reached a rather gloomy conclusion, but I think that something cheerful may still be derived _it.A. ofB. offC. fromD. with8 He thought he could talk Mr. Robinson _buying some expensive equipment.A. onB. ofC. roundD. into8 She accused the man _breaking into the house.A

20、. atB. forC. ofD. with9 He will agree to do what you require _him.A. ofB. fromC. toD. for10 No doctor could cure the patient _his strange disease.A. withB. ofC. fromD. off11 He often stopped at the sound of his own steps and was afraid to look _his shoulder.A. roundB. backC. overD. beyond12 The earl

21、y pioneers had to _many hardships to settle on the new land.A. go along withB. go back onC. go throughD. go into13 Medical research has shown that the widespread use of cigarettes contributes _the increase of cancers.A. towardB. forC. withD. to14 We love peace, yet we are not the kind of people to y

22、ield _any military threat.A. upB. toC. inD. at15 Everything we eat and drink contains some salt; we can meet the bodys need for it from natural sources without turning _the salt bottle.A. upB. toC. onD. over16 Richard doesnt think he could ever _what is called “free-style” poetry.A. take onB. take o

23、verC. take toD. take after17 Those two families have been quarreling _each other for many years.A. toB. betweenC. againstD. with18 Areas where students have particular difficulty have been treated _particular care.A. byB. inC. underD. with19 There are other problems that I dont propose to _at the mo

24、ment.A. go intoB. go roundC. go forD. go up20 I promise to look _the matter as soon as I get back to the head office.A. intoB. forC. inD. after21 This test _a number of multiple choice questions.A. composes ofB. composes ofC. consists ofD. consists in22 The engine _smoke and steam.A. gives upB. give

25、s inC. gives awayD. gives off23 The manager needs an assistant that he can _to take care of problems in his absence.A. count onB. count inC. count upD. count24 Many people, if not most, _literary taste as an elegant accomplishment, by acquiring which they will complete themselves, and make themselve

26、s finally fit as members of a correct society.A. look onB. look downC. look inD. look into25 There is an incorrect assumption among scientists and medical people that everyone agrees _what constitutes a benefit to an individual.A. onB. withC. toD. in26 The speaker _his notes before the lecture.A. ra

27、n downB. ran intoC. ran overD. ran out27 Having decided to rent a flat, we _contacting all the accommodation agencies in the city.A. set aboutB. set downC. set outD. set up28 Science has brought _many changes in our lives.A. outB. intoC. aboutD. forward29 One day I _a newspaper article about the ret

28、irement of an English professor at a nearby state college.A. came acrossB. came aboutC. came afterD. came at30 People try to avoid public transportation delays by using their own cars, and this _ creates further problems.A. in shortB. in caseC. in doubtD. in turnExercise 2: Error-correction 1 We fee

29、l uncomfortable if our clothes do not look right -if they are not similar with those which other people of our age, sex, country and period are wearing.2 Unit 3Exercise 1: Multiple Choice 1 I hope to profit _your comments.A. withB. forC. byD. on2 A well-written composition _good choice of words and

30、clear organization among other things.A. calls onB. calls forC. calls upD. calls off3 He has been asked to account _his absence.A. ofB. onC. aboutD. for4 The students were participating _an international energy-saving competition.A. forB. inC. toD. at5 Her fluency in English givers her an advantage

31、_other girls for the job.A. overB. aboveC. thanD. with6 Does everyone on earth have an equal right _an equal share of its resources?A. byB. atC. toD. over7 I have an objection _your story again.A. to hearB. to hearingC. to having heardD. to have heard8 The ratio of the work done by the machine _the

32、work done on it is called the efficiency of the machine.A. againstB. withC. toD. for9 The travelers sought shelter _the rain and happened to find a roadside inn.A. fromB. byC. forD. with10 At the discussion, the expert _computer science raised questions of various kinds.A. forB. aboutC. toD. in11 Hi

33、s understanding made a deep impression _the young girl.A. inB. onC. forD. to12 The persons that have the greatest influence _children are their teachers.A. inB. toC. forD. on13 In recent years much more emphasis has been put _developing the students productive skills.A. ontoB. inC. overD. on14 After

34、 the robbery, the shop installed a sophisticated alarm system as an insurance _further losses.A. forB. fromC. againstD. towards15 These figures are not consistent _the results obtained in previous experiments.A. toB. withC. forD. in16 The committee is totally opposed _any change being made in the pl

35、ans.A. ofB. onC. toD. against17 Unless you sign a contract with the insurance company for your goods, you are not entitled _a repayment for the goods damaged in delivery.A. toB. withC. forD. on 18 I dont think that this question is subordinate _the main aim of our company.A. withB. toC. forD. on19 W

36、hat he said just now had little to do with the questions _discussion.A. onB. inC. underD. at20 We all believe he is qualified _the position.A. inB. withC. atD. for21 Ive kept up a friendship with a girl whom I was at school _twenty years ago.A. aboutB. sinceC. tillD. with22 _its hot sun and beautifu

37、l beaches, Hawaii is a fine place to live in or to visit.A. AsB. ForC. FromD. With23 Every man in this country has the right to live where he wants to, _the color of his skin.A. with the exception ofB. in the light ofC. by virtue ofD. regardless of24 The goal is to make higher education available to

38、 everyone who is willing and capable _his financial situation.A. with respect toB. in accord withC. regardless ofD. in terms of25 I dont want to lend any more money to him; hes already in debt _me.A. toB. forC. ofD. with26 The British constitution is _a large extent a product of the historical event

39、s described above.A. withinB. toC. byD. at27 Being a pop star can be quite a hard life, with a lot of travelling _heavy schedules.A. with regard toB. as toC. in relation toD. owing to28 In no country _Britain, it has been said, can one experience four seasons in the course of a single day.A. other t

40、hanB. more thanC. better thanD. rather than29 We are taught that a business letter should be written in a formal style _in a personal one.A. rather thanB. other thanC. better thanD. less than30 Cotton production has been _the decline these years.A. downB. onC. atD. under31 I make notes in the back o

41、f my diary _thing to be mended or replaced.A. byB. inC. withD. of32 We were struck by the extent _which teachers decisions served the interests of the school rather than those of the students.A. toB. forC. inD. with33 All the students in this class passed the English exam _the exception of Li Ming.A

42、. onB. inC. forD. with34 Young adults _older people are more likely to prefer pop songs.A. other thanB. more thanC. less thanD. rather than35 _that my head had cleared, my brain was also beginning to work much better.A. ForB. NowC. SinceD. Despite 36 By 1929, Micky Mouse was as popular_ children as

43、Coca-cola.A. forB. inC. toD. with37 He came back late, _which time all the guests had already left.A. afterB. byC. atD. during38 I was _the point of telephoning him when his letter arrived.A. toB. onC. atD. in39 In no country_ Britain, it has been said, can one experience four seasons in the course

44、of a single day.A. other thanB. more thanC. better thanD. rather than40 _ their difference, the couple were developing an obvious and genuine affection for each other.A But for B Above all C For all D Except forUnit 4Exercise 1: Multiple Choice 1 After the robbery, the shop installed a sophisticated

45、 alarm system as an insurance _ further losses.A. forB. fromC. againstD. towards2 Between 1974 and 1997, the number of overseas visitors expanded _27%A. byB. forC. toD. in3 The director was critical _the way we were doing the work.A. atB. inC. ofD. with4 Everything we eat and drink contains some sal

46、t; we can meet the bodys need for it from natural sources without turning _the salt bottle.A. upB. toC. onD. over5 Agriculture was a step in human progress _which subsequently there was not anything comparable until our own machine age.A. inB. forC. toD. from6 In recent years much more emphasis has

47、been put _developing the students productive skills.A. overB. ontoC. inD. on7 The old New England villages have changed relatively little _a gas station or two in recent decades.A. exceptB. besidesC. in addition toD. except for8 Many people believe we are heading for environmental disaster _we radic

48、ally change way we live.A. butB. althoughC. unlessD. lest9 The ceremony was not for the _of the dead, but for the comfort of the living.A. sakeB. purposeC. respectD. impression10 The persons that have the greatest influence _children are their teachers.A. inB. toC. forD. on11 _its hot sun and beautiful beaches, Hawaii is a fine place to live in or to visit.A. AsB. ForC. FromD. With 12 In India more than one hundred languages are spoken, _which only fourteen are recognized as officia