__________ my daily work at school, I spare a few hours each day to practice playing the violin at home.
A.Expect for | B.As for |
C.Thanks to | D.Aside from |
While staying in the village, James unselfishly shared whatever he had with the villagers without asking for anything ______ .
A.in return | B.in common |
C.in turn | D.in place |
We hadn’t planned to meet. We met ______ chance.
A.of | B.in | C.for | D.By |
The historical play put on by my classmates left a deep impression on us.Every one of us thought their show was _________ a failure but a great success.
A.next to | B.except for |
C.far from | D.apart from |
You did not perform as well as the other competitors--- ,you failed.
A.in the end | B.after all |
C.in other words | D.at the same time |
A great deal of hotel business comes from people travelling not just for holidays but by people travelling ________ their business activities.
A.in harmony with | B.in conflict with |
C.by order of | D.by virtue of |
________ what I had previously thought, my new biology teacher turned out to be a rather interesting person.
A.In spite of | B.As a result of |
C.Contrary to | D.In addition to |
—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 |
When you hear a fire alarm, don't rush________, you should keep calm.
A.in surprise | B.in need |
C.in brief | D.in alarm |