高中英语介词试题

During the earthquake,the great part of damage and loss of life was_____the poor quality of the buildings, which couldn’t fight against its force.

A．as for

B．instead of

C．according to

D．due to

The house won’t certainly sell ____ the fact that it’s overpriced.

A．in spite of

B．because of

C．in addition to

D．but for

Students are selected for scholarships ______an open, national competition.

A．by means of

B．in view of

C．in favor of

D．in want of

Unfortunately, George cannot be with us today so I am pleased to accept this award____ him.

A．in honor of

B．instead of

C．on behalf of

D．for lack of

________ his injury, Ricardo will play in Saturday's match with his teammates.

A．Instead of

B．In spite of

C．Thanks to

D．Due to

The 15.30 train to Sheffield has been called off_____situations beyond our control.

A．in terms of

B．due to

C．according to

D．in spite of

During the Great Depression he got ______ drug after he lost his job. Thanks to his mother, he decided _____ quitting at last

A．into; to

B．into; against

C．into; on

D．for; into

She kept_____playing computer games the whole time, which resulted____her failure in the exam.

A．up; from

B．on; from

C．up; in

D．on; in

The bus drew up______ the road to pick up an old man.

A．alongside

B．amidst

C．beyond

D．in front of

He was accused _____taking ______drugs when he was at school , so he was questioned by the police.

A．of; up ;

B．for; down

C．of ; on

D．from; into

_____ writer, she is excellent, _____ teacher she is not very good.

A．As; but as

B．As; and as

C．As a ; but as a

D．As a; and as a

—It angered me that a neighbour accused me ________ kicking her pet.
—Oh, you had the right to defend yourself ______ her accusation.

A．of; against

B．for; from

C．against; for

D．for; against

If his parents are convinced ______ the fact that his son always focuses his mind _______his study. 

A．of; on

B．of; at

C．by; to

D．on; at

The woman sold the eggs ________ seven dollars and they were sold ________ half price.

A．with, at

B．for, at

C．at, in

D．by, on

I’ve kept up a friendship with a girl whom I was at school ________ twenty years ago.

A．till

B．with

C．about

D．since