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2020年高考提升之语法、词汇及情景交际钻石考点提分秘籍
10介词(四)
考点八 介词短语
英语中的介词短语很多,这里只列举高考中经常考的一部分。
1. _________ making decisions, the human brain cannot be compared with the computer because in the long process of evolution the slow pace of life didn’t require such an ability of the human brain.(扬州中学2019届高三10月检测)
A. On behalf of
B. In contrast to
C. In salute to
D. In terms of
【答案】D
【解析】句意:就做决定而言,人脑与电脑无法相比,因为在长期的进化过程中,生活的慢节奏不需要人类有这样的能力。in terms of因为“说到,就……而言”,符合句意。
2. The city of Vancouver in the Province of British Columbia also has superb scenery, a beautiful harbor, and all the
comforts of modern life and international cuisine, _________ being close to some very popular ski areas. (徐州
市第一中学2019届高三上学期第一次月考)
A. in response to B. in addition to
C. in terms of
D. in preference to
【答案】B
【解析】句意:位于不列颠哥伦比亚省的温哥华市除了靠近一些非常受欢迎的滑雪区之外,还拥有极好的风景、美丽的海港,以及各种舒适的现代生活和国际美食。in addition to意为“除……之外”,符合句意。
3. China’s soft power grows _______ the increasing appreciation and understanding of China globally. (2018江苏)
A. in line with
B. in reply to
C. in return for
D. in honor of
【答案】A
【解析】句意:中国的软实力和中国在全球日益增长的赞赏和理解协调发展。in line with意为“与……一致”,符合句意。
4. Determining where we are _________our surroundings remains an essential skill for our survival. (2017江苏)
A. in contrast to B. in defense of C. in face of D. in relation to
【答案】D
【解析】决定我们与周围环境的关系仍然是我们生存的基本技能。 in relation to意为“与…有关”,符合句意。
5. Human life is regarded as part of nature and, as such, the only way for us to survive is to live ________ nature. (2015福建)
A. in view of
B. in need of
C. in touch with D. in harmony with
【答案】D
【解析】句意:人类生活被看作是自然的一部分,因此,我们生存下来的唯一方式就是与自然和谐相处。in harmony with意为“与……和谐相处”。
6. Many of the things we now benefit from would not be around Thomas Edison. (2015江苏)
A. thanks to
B. regardless of
C. aside from
D. but for
【答案】D
【解析】句意:要不是爱迪生的发明,我们今天受益的很多东西都讲不复存在。but for意为“要不是,要是没有”,符合句意。
7. _______ the school, the village ha