高中英语介词单选题

The temperature has risen to more than 20 degrees centigrade．It is quite hot _______January in Zhejiang.

A．for

B．in

C．as

D．like

Many plants could move northward and toward the Pacific coast _______rising temperatures and changes in rainfall.

A．for fear of	B．in defense of
C．by means of	D．in reaction to

William Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright________, and his works still influence the English language and today’s literature.

A．of the time	B．of all times
C．at times	D．over time

Idioms often use a number of words to represent a single object, person or concept, ______, and it is easy to misunderstand what you read or hear spoken.

A．among other things	B．on the contrary
C．by all means	D．above anything else

When asked about their opinions about the schoolmaster, many teachers would prefer to see him step aside ________ younger men.

A．in terms of	B．in need of
C．in favor of	D．in praise of

—Could you tell me something about Holland in Europe?
—It is a small country ______ size and population.

A．in face of	B．in terms of
C．in need of	D．in case of

In the Olympic Games, swimming is ______ second ______ importance only to track and field event.

A．the; to

B．/; to

C．the; in

D．/; in

A broad smile spread_____ Jack’s face when he eventually gained a scholarship.

A．across

B．through

C．at

D．in

I have done everything possible to prevent him from running the risk but ______.

A．in time

B．in case

C．in vain

D．in need

Sara, my colleague, has been ______ the run all week preparing for her son’s wedding.

A．in

B．to

C．on

D．at

He was ______ the opinion that I should have gotten into coaching because he had and because he had such success with it.

A．in

B．of

C．on

D．With

A firm, dry handshake is generally regarded as an indication that someone is confident and ______.

A．in control

B．in style

C．in place

D．in office

Admit it or not, many of us see that higher education equals a diploma, which ______ provides us with opportunities for a better life.

A．in need	B．in return
C．in place	D．in turn

I’m afraid physics is completely ________me and I have to ask you for help.

A．beyond

B．over

C．against

D．off

_____ 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