高中英语介词试题

All Mrs Smith's efforts to tidy the room were _____ because her grandson soon made a mess of it again.

A．at all costs	B．at random
C．in vain	D．in return

Is there a certain cure ___ lung cancer yet?

A．of

B．for

C．at

D．about

________ the quickening pace of life, competition goes increasingly fierce in all respects of life, bringing great pressure as well as plentiful chances to everyone.

A．In spite of	B．By means of
C．On account of	D．In terms of

She looked in the direction of the window, but there was nothing in front ______ the deep darkness.

A．other than	B．rather than
C．more than	D．less than

________ running a major campaign against corruption (腐败), discipline watchdogs across China have been on a drive against unprofessional behavior among local officials.

A．In addition	B．Thanks to
C．In spite of	D．As well as

----I would describe Mum’s menu of steaks, smoked chicken and roast beef as ________.
----I am ________ you.  A healthy diet is basic necessity.

A．heavy; with	B．energetic; for
C．protective; on	D．body-building; by

----I won’t have you getting away ________ smoking in the bedroom.
----Oh, please forgive and forget. I promise to cut down ________ cigarettes.

A．from; on	B．with; in
C．from; in	D．with; on

We held a welcome ceremony yesterday ________ Professor John Grey who had just come and would teach in Zhejiang University.

A．in charge of	B．in memory of
C．in honor of	D．in celebration of

At the ceremony, the president delivered a thank-you speech ______ the company.

A．on account of	B．in charge of
C．on behalf of	D．in terms of

—I have booked a room ________two．
—I’ll check, sir．

A．for

B．to

C．of

D．with

I began to feel ______ in the new school when I saw some familiar faces.

A．at home	B．at heart
C．at will	D．at sight

He owes his success ___ the policy that poor children like him have equal access ___ good education.

A．to; by

B．in; with

C．at; to

D．to; to

She often argues ______ her classmates ______ small things，which sometimes makes them very unhappy.

A．with；for	B．with；about
C．to；for	D．to；about

_____ increasing public discontent, the government is determined to push the bill through.

A．In terms of	B．As a result of
C．In favor of	D．In spite of

Animals are different from plants ________ they can move when they are attacked by others.

A．where	B．in which
C．for which	D．in that