--- How did he lose much weight?
--- _____ eating less, he walked ten miles every day.
A.In terms of | B.In spite of |
C.With regard to | D.Apart from |
His eyes stare _________ is left of the brother’s dinner on table.
A.in which | B.at what |
C.in what | D.at which |
The girl was so absorbed _______her studies that she didn’t notice her friend walking towards her.
A.to | B.at | C.in | D.for |
Goods which are easily damaged, glasses______, should be packed carefully before transported.
A.in total | B.in particular |
C.in addition | D.in conclusion |
Don’t be angry with her. She made the mistake by chance, not _________.
A.in common | B.by accident |
C.on purpose | D.by coincidence |
Celebrating Valentine’s Day came into __________ fashion many years ago in China, and flower shops can sell dozens of roses __________.
A.a; at a time | B./; at a time |
C./; at one time | D.the; at times |
Two years ago, three scientists traveled to the Antarctica to explore a secret world hidden _________ the ice.
A.among | B.beneath | C.beyond | D.opposite |
It is our choices that show what we truly are, far ______ our abilities.
A.more than | B.less than |
C.as good as | D.as well as |
Three mountains, Meili, Baimang and Haba, which are covered snow, tower the land.
A.by, at | B.with, over |
C.with, at | D.by, over |
It snowed heavily; ______, lots of flights have been put off until further notice.
A.or else | B.as a result |
C.as well | D.as a matter of fact |
The country has been ______ war with its neighbor for almost ten years.
A.in | B.on | C.at | D.during |
The shelter is expected to help the homeless live __________ the bitter winter.
A.across | B.with | C.through | D.against |
—Why didn’t you hire the young man?
—__________ qualification, ability and experience, he’s not well suited to the position we offer.
A.In terms of | B.In spite of |
C.In favor of | D.In want of |
What is bothering Obama is how to improve medical care to benefit people. __________, how to create health care system that helps people is his present-day trouble.
A.In other words | B.On the other hand |
C.On the contrary | D.As a matter of fact |
It’s burning hot today. Shall we rest in the shade these trees?
A.over | B.beneath | C.outside | D.to |