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1.(2016·浙江高考)That young man is honest,cooperative,always there when you need his help.________,he’s reliable.
A.Or else B.In short
C.By the way D.For one thing
答案 B [句意:那个年轻人是诚实的,合作的,总是当你需要他的时候就帮助你。总之,他是可靠的。or else 表示“否则”。in short “总之”;by the way “顺便说”;for one thing “一方面”。 根据句意,答案为B。]
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2.(2016·天津高考)The dictionary is ________:many words have been added to the language since it was published.
A.out of control B.out of date
C.out of sight D.out of reach
答案 B [根据后半部分“many words have been added to the language since it was published”可知,这本字典过时(out of date)了。out of control“失控”;out of sight“在视野之外”;out of reach“够不着”。]
3.(2015·安徽高考)They believe that there are transport developments________that will bring a lot of changes for the better.
A.out of date B.out of order
C.around the clock D.around the corner
答案 D [句意:他们认为交通的发展近在眼前,那将会带来很多好的方面的变化。out of date过时的,过期的,废弃的;out of order发生故障,次序颠倒;around the clock日以继夜地,连续一整天;around the corner在拐角处,即将来临。]
4.(2015·浙江高考)Most people work because it’s unavoidable.________,there are some people who actually enjoy work.
A.As a result B.In addition
C.By contrast D.In conclusion
答案 C [句意:大多数人工作是因为无法避免,________也有一些人确实喜欢工作。根据语境可知,此处表示前后对比。by contrast相比之下,符合语境。as a result结果;in addition另外,此外;in conclusion总之。]
5.(2015·浙江高考)These comments came ________ specific questions often asked by local newsmen.
A.in memory of B.in response to
C.in touch with D.in possession of
答案 B [句意:这些评论是对当地记者经常询问的具体问题的回应。in response to作为对……的回答,作为对……的反应,符合语境。in memory of为了纪念;in touch with与……有联系;in possession of拥有,持有。]
6.(2015·江苏高考)Many of the things we now benefit from would not be around ________ Thomas Edison.
A.thanks to B.regardless of
C.aside from D.but for
答案 D [句意:如果没有托马斯·爱迪生的话,我们现在所受益的许多东西是不会出现的。thanks to幸亏,由于;regardless of不管,不顾;aside from除了,除……以外;but for要不是,如果没有的话。]
考点一 常见介词短语
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in advance提前,事先,预先 in case如果,万一
in charge主管,掌管,看管,负责 in return作为回报
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