Unemployment is rising and prices are increasing; , the economy is in trouble.
A.in terms of | B.in a nutshell |
C.as a result of | D.at a time |
______the fact that his first experiment had failed,Prof. White stuck to his research.
A.Because of | B.As to |
C.In view of | D.In spite of |
We are taught that a business letter should be written in a formal style _____ in a personal one.
A.rather than | B.other than |
C.better than | D.less than |
You should study the details of the policy________ before you sign it.
A.in return | B.ahead of schedule |
C.right away | D.on purpose |
A big party will be held _______ those foreign leaders who will visit our city next week.
A.in memory of | B.in honor of |
C.in search of | D.in charge of |
It was cold outside but the door wouldn’t stay shut, so I put a chair _____ it.
A.against | B.above | C.behind | D.Near |
—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 |
His efforts to raise money for his program were _______ because no one showed any intention to take a cent out of their pockets.
A.in place | B.in sight |
C.in vain | D.in effect |