_____ his knowledge of the mountainous country, John Smith was appointed as our guide.
A.In spite of | B.On account of | C.Regardless of | D.In place of |
After a heavy finance problem, our market share has reduced
15% 60% in Asian market.
A. with; to | B. to; by |
C. at; above | D. by; to |
The rain yesterday was heavy._____, the road were flooded.
A.As a result of | B.As a consequence | C.Consequent | D.In consequence of |
All the classmates were _______my suggestion that we read English every day.
A.in case of | B.in favor of | C.in honor of | D.in order of |
—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 |
It’s so nice to hear from her again. ________, we last met more than thirty years ago.
A.What’s more | B.That’s to say |
C.In other words | D.Believe it or not |
The doctor advised her to eat more bean products________meat which might be harmful to her heart.
A.for lack of | B.by means of |
C.in place of | D.in favour of |