高中英语介词试题

32．___________the many ways illegal immigrants come into the United States every year, the vehicle crammed with crowds seems to be the method of choice lately, however, tragedies such as deaths on the journey to the destination, are sometimes reported nowadays．

A．In

B．For

C．Of

D．On

26．To our great joy, it snowed_______ the night of Feb．14 this year in Shanghai, arousing the curiosity of the residents．

A．in

B．for

C．at

D．On

2. He climbed silently ________ of seizing the thief ________.

A．on purpose; by surprise	B．on purpose; surprisingly
C．for the purpose; surprised	D．for the purpose; by surprise

12. Most American cities are relatively small _____ population when compared with Shanghai and Beijing.

A．as well as

B．by means of

C．except for

D．in terms of

33. The company was named Gates Hall ______ a man named James Gates.

A．in need of

B．in search of

C．with the help of

D．in memory of

31. Lewis was much admired ______ his work on the advanced medical research.

A．on

B．in

C．for

D．With

30. The pilot, whether ______ or design, made the plane do a sharp turn.

A．by accident

B．at times

C．suddenly

D．all at once

11．Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are for choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
25．The boy developed an amazing appetite______western style food even after a short stay in France.
A．to                   B．on                   C．with                D．For

17. The new outline will throw light _______ students’ understanding of history.

A．upon

B．at

C．of

D．Over

35. – I’m travelling to New York next week. Would you please tell me about your experience there?
– _____. Let’s discuss it over lunch.

A．In no case

B．Regardless of it

C．That’s wonderful

D．By all means

29. I have offered to take care of the three children as well as the pet dog _____ a week’s accommodation.

A．in exchange for

B．with regard to

C．by means of

D．in place of

30. He insisted on going abroad to have further study ____ his parents objection.

A．by means of

B．in favour of

C．regardless of

D．on purpose of

5．The little kid can help himself _____ his favorite toys.

A．to

B．in

C．for

D．On

The lecture begins at 9 tomorrow morning .So I have to be at the hall ____8:40 pm. at the latest.
A until  B after  C by   D around

______the sales of computers up by 20%every year ,our company is becoming larger .
A  As     B  For   C  With   D  Through