高考英语语法-介词短语

Ⅲ Preposition

Unit 1

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice

1. I was caught _______the rain yesterday. A. in B. by C. with D. at 2. The two families have been quarreling _______each other for many years. A. to B. between C. against D. with

3. There are many things whose misuse is dangerous, but it is hard to think of anything that can be compared _______tobacco products. A. in B. with C. among D. by

4. _______my return, I learned that Professor Smith had been at the Museum and would not be back for several hours. A. At B. On C. With D. During 5. There is not much time left; so I’ll tell you about it _______. A. in detail B. in brief C. in short D. in all 6. _______all our kindness to help her, Sarah refused to listen to us. A. AT b. For C. In D. On 7. I don’t want to lend any more money to him; he’s already in debt _______me. A. to B. for C. of D. with

8. The long-awaited Hubble Space Telescope, _______to orbit the Earth next March, will observe some of the Oldest stars in the sky.

A. subject B. owing C. available D. due 9. Although he thought he was helping us prepare the dinner, he was actually _______the way. A. in B. by C. off D. on

10. Stressful environments lead to unhealthy behaviors such as poor eating habits, which _______increases the risk of heart disease. A. in turn B. in return C. by chance D. by turns

14. There is an incorrect assumption among scientists and medical people that all agree_______ what constitutes a benefit to an individual. A. on B. with C. to D. in 15. Before the students set off, they spent much time setting a limit _______ the expenses of the trip. A. to B. about C. in D. for 16．_______ the fact that his initial experiments had failed, Prof. White persisted in his research. A. Because of B. As to C. In spite of D. In view of

17. It is believed that today’s pop music can serve as a creative force _______ stimulating the thinking of its listeners. A. by B. with C. at D. on

18. Observations were made _______ the children at the beginning and at the end of pre-school and first grade. A. towards B. of C. on D. with

19. Although we feel dissatisfied with the election results, we have to become reconciled _______ the decision made by our fellow countrymen. A. for B. on C. to D. in 20. I’ve kept up a friendship with a girl whom I was at school _______ twenty years ago.

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A. about B. since C. till D. with

21. This is an exciting area of study, and one _______ which new applications are being discovered almost daily. A. from B. by C. in D. through 22. Although I had been invited to the opening ceremony, I was unable to attend _______such short notice. A. to B. in C. with D. on

23. Unless you sign a contract with the insurance company for your goods, you are not entitled _______ a repayment for the goods damaged in delivery. A. to B. with C. for D. on

24. The roles expected _______ old people in such a setting give too few psychological satisfactions for normal happiness. A. of B. on C. to D. with

25. According to one belief, if truth is to be known it will make itself apparent, so one _______ wait instead of searching for it. A. would rather B. had to C. cannot but D. had best

26. One difficulty in translation lies in obtaining a concept match. _______ this is meant that a concept in one language is lost or changed in meaning in translation. A. By B. In C. For D. With 27 The director was critical _______the way we were doing the work. A. at B. in C. of D. with 28 The police are suspicious _______his words because he already has a record. A. to B. at C. on D. of

29 Agriculture was a step in human progress _______which subsequently there was not anything comparable until our own machine age. A. in B. for C. to D. from

30 Although we feel dissatisfied with the election results, we had to become reconciled _______the decision made by our fellow countrymen. A. for B. on C. to D. in

Exercise 2: Error-correction

1 Nobody beside little children thinks that a trip by bus is exciting. A B C D

2 Most people were not as much in favor with the new regulation as was previously thought. A B C D 3 Of the best of my knowledge, he did very well in his previous job. A B C D

4 Because some of the representatives still not there, the conference is put off until further notice. A B C D

5 The different attractions of the sun and the moon have a direct effect in the rising and falling of the tides. A B C D

6 See to it that you include in the examination paper whatever questions they didn’t know the answer last time. A B C D

7 Having been robbed off economic importance, those states are not likely to count for very much in international political terms. A B C D

8 Allen has stated that he has always had a great interest and admiration for the work of the British economist Keynes.

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A B C D

9 No one who has seen him work in the laboratory can deny that William has great capabilities of research. A B C D

10 Over the years, a large number of overseas students have studied at that university in the result that it has acquired substantial A B C D experience in dealing with them.

Unit 2

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice

1 There are many things whose misuse is dangerous, but it is hard to think of anything that can be compared _______tobacco products. A. in B. with C. among D. by 2 To our delight, she adapted herself _______the situation. A. with B. to C. of D. into 3 I prefer this diagram _______that one. A. than B. more than C. rather than D. to

4 The roles expected _______old people in such a setting give too few psychological satisfactions for normal happiness. A. of B. on C. to D. with 5 I need a book dealing _______anti-pollution problems. A. about B. on C. with D. to

6 In Britain, and on the Continent too, the Japanese are sometimes viewed _______a threat to domestic industries. A. like B. with C. for D. as

7 I seem to have reached a rather gloomy conclusion, but I think that something cheerful may still be derived _______it. A. of B. off C. from D. with 8 He thought he could talk Mr. Robinson _______buying some expensive equipment. A. on B. of C. round D. into 8 She accused the man _______breaking into the house. A. at B. for C. of D. with 9 He will agree to do what you require _______him. A. of B. from C. to D. for 10 No doctor could cure the patient _______his strange disease. A. with B. of C. from D. off 11 He often stopped at the sound of his own steps and was afraid to look _______his shoulder. A. round B. back C. over D. beyond 12 The early pioneers had to _______many hardships to settle on the new land. A. go along with B. go back on C. go through D. go into

13 Medical research has shown that the widespread use of cigarettes contributes _______the increase of cancers. A. toward B. for C. with D. to 14 We love peace, yet we are not the kind of people to yield _______any military threat. A. up B. to C. in D. at

15 Everything we eat and drink contains some salt; we can meet the body’s need for it from natural sources without turning

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_______the salt bottle. A. up B. to C. on D. over 16 Richard doesn’t think he could ever _______what is called “free-style” poetry. A. take on B. take over C. take to D. take after 17 Those two families have been quarreling _______each other for many years. A. to B. between C. against D. with 18 Areas where students have particular difficulty have been treated _______particular care. A. by B. in C. under D. with 19 There are other problems that I don’t propose to _______at the moment. A. go into B. go round C. go for D. go up 20 I promise to look _______the matter as soon as I get back to the head office. A. into B. for C. in D. after 21 This test _______a number of multiple choice questions. A. composes of B. composes of C. consists of D. consists in 22 The engine _______smoke and steam. A. gives up B. gives in C. gives away D. gives off 23 The manager needs an assistant that he can _______to take care of problems in his absence. A. count on B. count in C. count up D. count

24 Many people, if not most, _______literary taste as an elegant accomplishment, by acquiring which they will complete themselves, and make themselves finally fit as members of a correct society. A. look on B. look down C. look in D. look into

25 There is an incorrect assumption among scientists and medical people that everyone agrees _______what constitutes a benefit to an individual. A. on B. with C. to D. in 26 The speaker _______his notes before the lecture. A. ran down B. ran into C. ran over D. ran out 27 Having decided to rent a flat, we _______contacting all the accommodation agencies in the city. A. set about B. set down C. set out D. set up 28 Science has brought _______many changes in our lives. A. out B. into C. about D. forward

29 One day I _______a newspaper article about the retirement of an English professor at a nearby state college. A. came across B. came about C. came after D. came at

30 People try to avoid public transportation delays by using their own cars, and this _____ creates further problems. A. in short B. in case C. in doubt D. in turn

Exercise 2: Error-correction

1 We feel uncomfortable if our clothes do not look right ---if they are not similar with those which other people of our age, sex, country and period are wearing. 2

Unit 3

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Exercise 1: Multiple Choice

1 I hope to profit _______your comments. A. with B. for C. by D. on 2 A well-written composition _______good choice of words and clear organization among other things. A. calls on B. calls for C. calls up D. calls off 3 He has been asked to account _______his absence. A. of B. on C. about D. for 4 The students were participating _______an international energy-saving competition. A. for B. in C. to D. at 5 Her fluency in English givers her an advantage _______other girls for the job. A. over B. above C. than D. with 6 Does everyone on earth have an equal right _______an equal share of its resources? A. by B. at C. to D. over 7 I have an objection _______your story again. A. to hear B. to hearing C. to having heard D. to have heard 8 The ratio of the work done by the machine _______the work done on it is called the efficiency of the machine. A. against B. with C. to D. for 9 The travelers sought shelter _______the rain and happened to find a roadside inn. A. from B. by C. for D. with 10 At the discussion, the expert _______computer science raised questions of various kinds. A. for B. about C. to D. in 11 His understanding made a deep impression _______the young girl. A. in B. on C. for D. to 12 The persons that have the greatest influence _______children are their teachers. A. in B. to C. for D. on 13 In recent years much more emphasis has been put _______developing the students’ productive skills. A. onto B. in C. over D. on

14 After the robbery, the shop installed a sophisticated alarm system as an insurance _______further losses. A. for B. from C. against D. towards 15 These figures are not consistent _______the results obtained in previous experiments. A. to B. with C. for D. in 16 The committee is totally opposed _______any change being made in the plans. A. of B. on C. to D. against

17 Unless you sign a contract with the insurance company for your goods, you are not entitled _______a repayment for the goods damaged in delivery. A. to B. with C. for D. on 18 I don’t think that this question is subordinate _______the main aim of our company. A. with B. to C. for D. on 19 What he said just now had little to do with the questions _______discussion. A. on B. in C. under D. at 20 We all believe he is qualified _______the position. A. in B. with C. at D. for 21 I’ve kept up a friendship with a girl whom I was at school _______twenty years ago.

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