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39. “Do you mind if Edward rides in your car?” “Yes, I do. I’ll be glad to take _ Edward.” A. somebody else than B. anybody but C. some other person but D. anyone else than 40. Most living creatures depend on plants _. A. have their nourishment B. for their nourishment C. nourishment for them D. they have nourishment 41. _ all his money, he didn’t seem happy. A. At B. For C. In D. On 42. _ inclination to be a farmer, John Adam’s schooling prepared him for college and a career in the ministry. A. His B. Although C. Despite his D. Because of his 43. “Did you find the dog?” “It was tearing the cloth _ its teeth.” A. with B. by C. through D. in 44. The politician’s actions are not consistent _ the promises in his speeches. A. with B. of C. in D. on 45. The house is adjacent _ the bar. A. at B. to C. in D. across 46. Your father likes to play golf, he’s really enthusiastic _ it. A. by B. about C. with D. on 47. I’m rather anxious _ her, for I haven’t heard from her for a long time. A. about B. toward C. to D. on 48. The little boy is being rude _ Maude. A. at B. by C. to D. for 49. He was _ of having asked such a silly question. A. sorry B. guilty C. ashamed D. miserable 50. The man was very conscious _ his bold head. A. about B. with C. of D. for 51. “Is Paul your brother?” “No, but he is related _ me.” A. of B. to C. by D. with 52. He felt rather difficult to take a stand _ the opinion of the majority. A. against B. by C. to D. in 53. Such a skilled tennis player knows how to take advantage _ his opponent’s chief weakness. A. to B. of C. from D. in 54. The Bank of England has taken further steps to retain control _ the value of the pound. A. with B. in C. above D. over 55. The aged man took a great delight _ collecting stamps. A. in B. at C. on D. with 56. Because the previous president had given up and left the company, the vice-president assumed responsibility _ it. A. for B. at C. on D. to 57. It is time that the nations of the world called a halt _ the manufacture of

nuclear weapons. A. on B. to C. with D. for 58. I’m disappointed with the new officers elected in our club, but there’s no point _ about it. A. to worry B. in worrying C. with us worrying D. if we worry 59. “Here is an article on disarmament.” “I’ve heard many debates _ that issue recently.” A. at B. from C. on D. for 60. Visitors are asked to _ with the regulations. A. contrast B. consult C. comply D. conflict 61. You may apply _ the secretary _ information. A. to; for B. for; for C. of; of D. to; of 62. Please apply _ the office _ details. A. at;to B. at;for C. for;at D. to; of 63. “What?” “We danced _ the music of Jimmy Dorothy’s band.” A. to B. with C. in D. on 64. He has been appointed _ the post of pilot. A. as B. to be C. for D. to 65. Did Claude admit _ the money? A. to borrowing B. it to borrow C. borrowing to D. was borrowed 66. Shall we call _ Mr. Green’s house? A. at B. on C. for D. up 67. They often call _ their next-door neighbors. A. at B. in C. on D. for 68. I’ll call _ you at 8:30 and give you a lift to your office. A. in B. for C. at D. up 69. Happiness _ contentment. A. consists in B. consists of C. is consisted in D. is consisted of 70. My parents don’t approve _ out. A. of me and Richard staying B. of Richard and me staying C. of Richard’s and my staying D. about Richard and me 71. “I used to want to be a politician.” “I always dreamed _ the conductor of an orchestra.” A. to become B. that I will become C. that I become D. of becoming 72. “That man looks very familiar.” “He does to me too. He reminds _ Dr. Richards.” A. me to B. me C. me for D. me of 73. _, the whole affair was a waste of time. A. Opinionated B. Of my opinion C. In my opinion D. Opinion of me 74. Will all those _ the proposal raise their hands? A. in relation to B. in excess of C. in contrast to D. in favor of 75. Our house is about a mile from the station and there are not many houses _. A. in between B. among them C. far apart D. from each other

76. “We have different characters. And, in a certain sense, we have little _.” A. in common B. in action C. in place D. in disguise 77. I left for the office earlier than usual this morning _ traffic jam. A. in line with B. in case of C. for the sake of D. at the risk of 78. While in London, we paid a visit to the hospital founded _ the nurse Florence Nightingale. A. in line with B. in honor of C. in favor of D. in place of 79. “Why didn’t you go to the lecture yesterday evening?” “_, I changed my mind.” A. On a second thought B. By the second thought C. On second thoughts D. By second thoughts 80. “The price of the things keeps going up.” “Yes, but the interest paid on my saving account is certainly not _.” A. risen B. raise C. on the rise D. on the raise 81. The John F. Kennedy Center for the performing arts intends to keep ticket prices _ of lower income groups. A. inside the grasp B. near the range C. within the reach D. between the grip 82. This book _. A. has no use for me B. has not use to me C. in no use for me D. is of no use to me 83. The question is still _ discussion. A. in B. by C. on D. under 84. The old woman is always _. A. under the weather B. under consideration C. under way D. under age 85. To say that someone’s work is not good is to find fault _ it. A. of B. on C. in D. with 86. A “union” is an organization of wage earners formed for the purpose of protecting the worker _ wages and working conditions. A. with respect to B. regardless C. on account of D. with a view to 87. _ should any money be given to small child. A. On no account B. From all accounts C. Of no account D. By all accounts 88. The different physical characteristics of each race of people in this world have developed over thousands of years, usually _ adaptation to climate. A. as a result B. as a result of C. with the result D. as result of 89. In the experiment we kept a watchful eye _ the developments and recorded every detail. A. in B. at C. for D. on 90. A person’s calorie requirements vary _ his life. A. across B. throughout C. over D. within 91. The speech which he made _ the project has bothered me greatly. A. being concerned B. concerned C. be concerned D. concerning 92. _ seeing the damage he had done, the child felt ashamed. A. By B. On C. At D. For

93. This crop does not do well in soils _ the one for which it has been specially developed. A. outside B. other than C. beyond D. rather than 94. The committee is totally opposed _ any changes being made in the plans. A. of B. on C. to D. against 95. The trumpet player was certainly loud. But I wasn’t bothered by his loudness _ by his lack of talent. A. than B. more than C. as D. so much as 96. He came back late, _ which time all the guests had already left. A. after B. by C. at D. during 97. Being a pop star can be quite a hard life, with a lot of travelling _ heavy schedules. A. with regard to B. as to C. in relation to D. owing to 98. Tony is very disappointed _ the results of the exam. A. with B. for C. toward D. on 99. _ his sister, Jack is quiet and does not easily make friends with others. A. Dislike B. Unlike C. Alike D. Liking 100.I was _ the point of telephoning him when his letter arrived. A. to B. on C. at D. in 101.In the old days my father died _ hunger while my mother _ overwork. A. of; of B. of; from C. from; from D. from; of 102.Don’t show me the key. I want to work it out _ myself. A. by B. for C. of D. to 103.The room is fifteen feet long _ twelve feet wide. A. to B. of C. by D. in 104.Look _ the notes _ the text _ page8. A. at; of; on B. at; to; of C. at; on; of D. at; to;on 105.“Do you like working as a waiter?” “Yes, but I get tired _ the whole day.” A. with standing B. from standing C. to stand D. of the standing 106.He is her son, _ whom a kinder son does not exist. A. than B. in C. with D. except 107.One of our dogs is blind _ the left eye and lame _ the right foot. A. on; in B. in; on C. in; on D. in; in 108.We had a good laugh _ that funny story. A. at B. of C. on D. over 109.The book is familiar _ me. In other words, I’m familiar _ the book. A. with; to B. to; with C. to; to D. with; with 110.Some animals sleep _ day and wake up _ night. A. by; by B. at; by C. by; on D. on; in 111.I shall go _ my car. A. by B. in C. at D. with 112.There’s no beer left and the pubs are shut so you’ll have to _. A. go for B. go off C. go without D. go through

113.Did you _ the English-by-radio class today? A. listen to B. heard C. listen in to D. listen 114.We discussed the matter _ tea and cakes. A. over B. by C. with D. at 115.I prefer skating _ any other sport. A. to B. for C. than D. from 116.“how did you get to my office so quickly?” “I entered the building _ the side door.” A. with B. into C. in D. by 117.My roommate lost a lot of weight _ every day. A. by exercising B. for exercising C. to exercise D. for exercise 118.“Wasn’t Joan supposed to be here by now?” “Don’t worry. She’ll be here _ twenty minuter.” A. around B. at nearly C. in about D. by at least 119.“Where did he go?” “He went to the bookstore _.” A. buy a book B. for a book C. to buying a book D. for buying a book 120.“Could you find an answer to your problem in the book I gave you?” “I looked at it, but it wasn’t really _.” A. much used B. able to use C. of usefulness D. of much use 121.You can find the store you’re looking for _ 213 Hopei Road. A. at B. nearby C. on D. in 122._ advent of the First World War, the United States became the dominant force in the motion picture industry. A. It was during the B. While the C. With the D. The 123.“Where did he stop his car?” “He stopped the car _ the .park.” A. to B. by C. in D. on 124.“Did you feed the baby milk?” “No, he can _.” A. eat by himself B. eat for himself C. feed for himself D. feed by himself 125.“His sudden death surprised his wife.” “It was so bad. His wife was surprised _ his death.” A. on B. by C. at D. with 126.Next year we’re going to stay there _ a week. A. during B. for C. in D. through 127.“Here is an article on disarmament.” “I’ve heard many debates _ that issue recently.” A. for B. at C. from D. on 128.“Where did you find them?” “I found these things _ a farm.” A. on B. upon C. in D. at 129.“When will Professor Ma hand back our exam papers?” “They will be returned _.” A. within one week or so B. within a week or less C. in a week or less D. for a week also 130.“Do you know where the nearest grocery store is?” “The nearest grocery store is _

A.on Smith Street B.upon Smith Street C.down Smith Street D.at Smith Street 131.From the bridge we could see the river A.under B.underus C.under ourself D.under ourselves 132."How do I write my composition?""Write your composition ink" A by B with C on D in 133 he went to New York A.On the momning of the next day B.In the next day'smorning C.On the next day morning D.On the next day's moring 134.The mathematical operations Newton's discoveries were vitally important to 18th century scientists. A.below B.beneath C.behind D.in the back 135He, was hindered by certain limitations of his time A.as men before him lived B.liked to the great men before him C.like all great men before him D.as before him all great men 136."They say you're a very good chess player.""Well,I have been playing many years s,but I am hardly an expert." B.for C.since D.during A.with the professors involved B.between the professors c to the professors D.among the professors 138 Let us look in the dictionary A on the new word B.to acquaint the new wor C.for the new word D.to learning the new word 139. the whole affair was a waste of time. A.Opinions of mine B.In my opinion C.Ofmy opinion D.Opinionated 140.The library is located A.to the book store and the post office B.against the book store and the post office C.between the bool kstore and the post office D.at the book store and the post office 141.Some people are always cautious committing themselves to any new idea A about pon C on D at 142.When will Roh rrive?""We A.upon March 1B.at March C.March 1 D.on March 10th 143."Are you done with the book I gave you?""Not quite.I've read all the last chapter" A vet B but C iust D until 144."How long had y ou beer iting before My.John Finally arrived?""Well,he came at threeo'clock yesterday,and one oclock the day before." A.had been waiting for B.had waited after C.had been waiting since D.am waiting from 145."What kind of suit did you buy?""Well,I think it's somewhat vours." A.similar as B alike C.as D.like

A. on Smith Street B. upon Smith Street C. down Smith Street D. at Smith Street 131.From the bridge we could see the river _.” A. under B. under us C. under ourself D. under ourselves 132.“How do I write my composition?” “Write your composition _ ink.” A. by B. with C. on D. in 133._ he went to New York. A. On the morning of the next day B. In the next day’s morning C. On the next day morning D. On the next day’s moring 134.The mathematical operations _ Newton’s discoveries were vitally important to 18th century scientists. A. below B. beneath C. behind D. in the back 135.He, _ was hindered by certain limitations of his time. A. as men before him lived B. liked to the great men before him C. like all great men before him D. as before him all great men 136.“They say you’re a very good chess player.” “Well, I have been playing _ many years, but I am hardly an expert.” A. from B. for C. since D. during 137.This conclusion has created a major controversy _. A. with the professors involved B. between the professors C. to the professors D. among the professors 138.Let us look in the dictionary _. A. on the new word B. to acquaint the new word C. for the new word D. to learning the new word 139._, the whole affair was a waste of time. A. Opinions of mine B. In my opinion C. Of my opinion D. Opinionated 140.The library is located _. A. to the book store and the post office B. against the book store and the post office C. between the book store and the post office D. at the book store and the post office 141.Some people are always cautious _ committing themselves to any new idea. A. about B. upon C. on D. at 142.“When will Robert arrive?” “We are expecting him to arrive _.” A. upon March 10th B. at March 10th C. in March 10th D. on March 10th 143.“Are you done with the book I gave you?” “Not quite. I’ve read all _ the last chapter.” A. yet B. but C. just D. until 144.“How long had you been waiting before My. John Finally arrived?” “Well, he came at three o’clock yesterday, and I _ one o’clock the day before.” A. had been waiting for B. had waited after C. had been waiting since D. am waiting from 145.“What kind of suit did you buy?” “Well, I think it’s somewhat _ yours.” A. similar as B. alike C. as D. like

146 He has been the telephone for two hours A.for B.on C.in D at "No.I'm bored staying here." A.for B.with C.of D.in 148.Our lawyer had forgotten that the session was scheduled for noon and did not arrive for the first witness A.in time B.on time 。C.before time D.until late 149.He's sometimes ba -empered buthe'sa good fellow A.by heart B.with heart C.in heart D.at heart 150.We've spent so much money recently that our bank balance must be A.in the red B.in the rut C.in the column D.in the pink 151."Are these two issues settled?""No,they still were conflict" B.in D.in the pin -Where mor ."It isn Washington D.( A.far off B.far from C.far away D.far to 153."You're supposed to graduate soon,aren't you?""Yes.In a short time,I'll be free all my worries” C.for D.of A.under B.on C.for D.in 155.No students are able to pursue nuclear science. mathematics A.without a solid grasp of B.with no grasping solidly of C.witho of D.without solid grasping of 15 wasn'nceHed A.determination B.purpose C.intention D.reason 157.Many wealthy families built their houses on the sites A.in which Roman Villas have been B.on earlier Roman Villas C.of earlier Roman Villas D.in which Roman Villas formerly domiciled 158."Why did Smith come here?""He cam the concert." A.to listening B.to C.for D.for listening 159."What is the chairman's duty?""The chairman should help all the members the committee." A at B bv C.inside D.on 160."Will Tom use his brother's bicycle?""No.he wantsone A.ofhis own B.only of himself C.for him D.his alone 161.A comet is distinguished from other bodies in the solar system A.it is appearing B.by its appearance C.is appearing D.is its appearance 162 We've had a lot of problems to solve but at last we're A.over the traces B.out of wood C.beyond the pale D.against the wall 163.They have bee waiting for many hours to see t singer,but the airplane mus have been A.ahead schedule B.offtime C.behind schedule D.on time l64.“Smith was terribly impolite to Miss mary.”“Yes,he should be himself

146.He has been _ the telephone for two hours. A. for B. on C. in D. at 147.“Would you like to stay here longer?” “No, I’m bored _ staying here.” A. for B. with C. of D. in 148.Our lawyer had forgotten that the session was scheduled for noon and did not arrive _ for the first witness. A. in time B. on time C. before time D. until late 149.He’s sometimes bad-tempered but he’s a good fellow _. A. by heart B. with heart C. in heart D. at heart 150.We’ve spent so much money recently that our bank balance must be _. A. in the red B. in the rut C. in the column D. in the pink 151.“Are these two issues settled?” “No, they still were _ conflict.” A. with B. in C. during D. in the pink 152.“Where Baltimore?” “It isn’t _ Washington D.C.” A. far off B. far from C. far away D. far to 153.“You’re supposed to graduate soon, aren’t you?” “Yes. In a short time, I’ll be free _ all my worries.” A. to B. with C. for D. of 154.It’s _ the corner of the room, near the window. A. under B. on C. for D. in 155.No students are able to pursue nuclear science _ mathematics A. without a solid grasp of B. with no grasping solidly of C. with no solidly grasp of D. without solidly grasping of 156.It wasn’t an accident. He did it on _. A. determination B. purpose C. intention D. reason 157.Many wealthy families built their houses on the sites _. A. in which Roman Villas have been B. on earlier Roman Villas C. of earlier Roman Villas D. in which Roman Villas formerly domiciled 158.“Why did Smith come here?” “He came _ the concert.” A. to listening B. to C. for D. for listening 159.“What is the chairman’s duty?” “The chairman should help all the members _ the committee.” A. at B. by C. inside D. on 160.“Will Tom use his brother’s bicycle?” “No, he wants one _.” A. of his own B. only of himself C. for him D. his alone 161.A comet is distinguished from other bodies in the solar system _. A. it is appearing B. by its appearance C. is appearing D. is its appearance 162.We’ve had a lot of problems to solve but at last we’re _. A. over the traces B. out of wood C. beyond the pale D. against the wall 163.They have been waiting for many hours to see the singer, but the airplane must have been _. A. ahead schedule B. off time C. behind schedule D. on time 164.“Smith was terribly impolite to Miss mary.” “Yes, he should be _ himself