The new tax policy only affects people on yearly incomes over $120,000, __________, the very rich.
A.by the way | B.as a result |
C.in other words | D.as a manner of |
John can finish this task quickly ______ using better methods.
A.on | B.in | C.by | D.at |
—I’m afraid the project may be several days behind schedule due to bad weather.
—Don’t worry. Three more assistants will be _______ in no time at all.
A.at your convenience | B.at your command |
C.at your risk | D.at your request |
We express our thoughts not only ________ words, but also body language.
A.in terms of | B.in spite of |
C.in preparation of | D.in case of |
Premier Li Keqiang urges that we should all seek to live in a world of multi-civilizations.
A.in vain | B.in comfort |
C.in harmony | D.in defense |
Invited by China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, US First Lady Michelle Obama visited China with her daughters in March this year, and the two ladies definitely attracted attention ________ fashion.
A.in favour of | B.in honor of |
C.in terms of | D.in case of |
The Wall Street Journal reports several research studies conducted over the past few years show a persons personality changes _____ time.
A.in | B.on | C.without | D.over |
It was ________ that we tried to make him change his mind.
A.paid off | B.in vain |
C.took off | D.in effect |
—The game last night was so good.
—Yeah! Our school team won _______ two points!
A.by | B.at |
C.in | D.to |
As teenagers, sometimes we do need our parents’ guidance, especially______ social experiences.
A.by way of | B.as a result of |
C.in place of | D.in terms of |
It may be necessary to stop _____ in the learning process and go back to the difficult points in the lessons.
A.at intervals | B.at random |
C.at ease | D.at length |
The doctor tried to laugh my brother _____ his fears about the coming operation.
A.from | B.against | C.off | D.Into |
— Does the young man standing there ______ the company?
— No, the company is ______ his father.
A.in possession of; in possession of |
B.take possession of; in the possession of |
C.take possession of; in possession of |
D.in the possession of; in possession of |
The computer game is designed for game lovers, young ones _________.
A.in particular | B.in place |
C.in return | D.in advance |