The fireman started to put out the big fire_____ arriving at the burning building.
A.by | B.on | C.at | D.in |
A Belgian French-language daily has issued _______ is thought to be Europe’s first 3D newspaper —complete with cardboard viewing glasses.
A.what | B.where | C.that | D.which |
St. Louis has replaced Camden, New Jersey ______ the most dangerous US city, according to a study based on FBI crime data which was released Monday.
A.for | B.to | C.as | D.with |
—How can I reserve the tickets?
— phone.
A.On | B.With | C.By | D.In |
There is something wrong with his throat; ______, Michael has to give up the singing competition.
A.as a matter of fact | B.on the whole |
C.as a result | D.in particular |
As for your complaint about the defective shoes, sir, I will speak to the person _______ and ask him either to give you another pair or to give your money back.
A.in charge | B.in return |
C.in search | D.in trouble |
Crusoe isn’t good enough figure, but his outstanding skill compensates for it.
A.in response to | B.in terms of | C.in favour of | D.in honour of |
The key to ___ new ideas is to observe daily life carefully, and not to take things for granted.
A.coming up with | B.getting along with |
C.catching up with | D.ending up with |
You said you took away the dictionary without his permission. , you stole it.
A.In one word | B.In words |
C.In other words | D.In a word |
_____ what many people thought, the graduate came here not to _______ fame or money but the true value of life.
A.On the contrary with; look for |
B.To the contrary of; hunt for |
C.Opposite to; search |
D.Contrary to; seek |
________the inborn advantages, Zhou Jielun worked hard before he became famous because he loved music.
A.In spite of | B.In common with |
C.In place of | D.In time of |
Since then, finding ways ______ more peanuts has been his life goal.
A.to growing | B.of being grown |
C.with growing | D.to grow |
The conference was held to discuss the effect that tourism has ______ the wildlife in the area.
A.in | B.on | C.at | D.with |
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 room he has just rent is about 9 meters length and 3 meters wide.
A.in | B.on | C.to | D.at |