The coasted areas have mild winters, but ____ the central plains become extremely cold.
A.by contrast | B.with contrast | C.contrast | D.contrasting |
Scientists are convinced the positive effect of laughter_____physical and mental health.
A.of, at | B.by, in | C.of, on | D.on, at |
The suit fitted him well _____ the color was a little brighter.
A.except for | B.except that |
C.except when | D.besides |
Last year the number of death increased_______ 2% _________ 4% the year before.
A.to, comparing to | B.by, comparing with |
C.to, compared with | D.by, compared to |
As his son played a range of classical pieces from Mozart to Beethoven smoothly, the father swelled pride.
A.of | B.with | C.into | D.from |
Steve Jobs, the former CEO of Apple Computer, passed away ______ October, 2011.
A.at | B.on | C.in | D.by |
It is said ______ vegetables and fruits are good to our health, apples and pears _________.
A.that, including | B.what, including | C.that, included | D.what, included |
The students competed _____the honor of winning _____each other _____the school sports meet.
A.in ;with;against | B.against;for;at | C.for;against;in | D.about;in;with |
He told me his computer company was in great need of a capable leader, ______ with strong will as well as good humor.
A.who | B.that | C.one | D.which |
Research has been limited to ____ production profits, rather than ____ that GM foods are safe.
A.increasing; make sure | B.increasing; making sure |
C.increase; make sure | D.increase; making sure |
We hope the bridge ______ the road ______ will be completed as soon as possible. We can’t bear the inconvenience any more.
A.to; being carried out | B.of; carried out |
C.on; to be carried out | D.to; carrying out |
In the final, we narrowly won the game. ______, I didn’t expect we had a chance of winning at first.
A.On the whole | B.As a consequence |
C.In other words | D.To be honest |
Lots of waste has been dumped into the river,which has led to________.
A.lots of fish having been killed | B.kill lots of fish |
C.lots of fish being killed | D.lots of fish to kill |
I hope that my father will quit smoking because I want him to live my grandpa does.
A.as a long and healthy life as | B.so long and healthy a life as |
C.such long and healthy a life as | D.as long and healthy a life as |