《英 语语 法》 综合 测试 练习 4

1. ________ my return, I learned that Professor Smith had been at the Museum and would not be back
for several hours.
A) At C) With
B) on D) During
2. ___________ all our kindness to help her, Sarah refused to listen to us.
A) At C) In
B) for D) On
3. There is an incorrect assumption among scientists and medical people that everyone agrees
___________ what constitutes a benefit to an individual.
A) On C) To
B) with D) In
4. Before the students set off, they spent much time setting a limit ________ the expenses of the trip.
A) To C) In
B) about D) For
5. Although we feel dissatisfied with the election results, we have to become reconciled ______ the
decision made by our fellow countrymen.
A) For C) To
B) on D) in
6. Although I had been invited to the opening ceremony, I was unable to attend ___________ such short
notice.
A) To C) With
B) in D) On
7. Unless you sign a contract with the insurance company for your goods, you are not entitled
_________ a repayment for the goods damaged in delivery.
A) To C) For
B) with D) On
8. The roles expected _________ old people in such a setting give too few psychological satisfactions
for normal happiness.
A) Of C) To
B) on D) With
9. One difficulty in translation lies in obtaining a concept match. __________ this is meant that a
concept in one language is lost or changed in meaning in translation.
A) As C) For
B) in D) with
10. My sole object was to get shelter ____ the snow, to get myself covered and warm.
A. for B. off C. over D. from

11. His understanding made a deep impression ____ the young girl.
A. in C. on
B. for D. to
12. They have been trying to arrive at a practical solution ____ the problem.
A. in C. to
B. on D. with

13. After the robbery, the shop installed a sophisticated alarm system as an insurance ____ further losses.
A. for C. against
B. from D. towards
14. The persons that have the greatest influence ____ children are their teachers.
A. in C. for
B. to D. on
15. Her fluency in English gives her an advantage ____ other girls for the job.
1
 A. above C. over
B. than D. with
16. In many schools, students don’t have sufficient access ____ the library.
A. of C. into
B. to D. for
17. University graduates have an advantage ____ others in getting a job.
A. of C. over
B. than D. to
18. Every mother has affection ____ her children.
A. to C. on
B. at D. for
19. Is there no alternative ____ what you propose?
A. of C. to
B. for D. about
20. Radio and TV made an appeal ____ all kinds of people in the country.
A. in C. into
B. to D. on
21. Chinese parents have more authority ____ their children than parents in the United States.
A. over C. to
B. on D. for
22. The short fat man was a contrast ____ his tall slender wife.
A. without C. to
B. against D. on
23. His devotion ____ the cause of education is a great encouragement to all of us.
A. to C. for
B. by D. in
24. Both speakers placed emphasis ____ industry’s need for more highly qualified scientists.
A. at C. on
B. to D. in

25. In English, the spelling of a word is not always a guide ____ the pronunciation.
A. of C. to
B. for D. abou
26. Success or failure should not be a matter of indifference ____ you.
A. from C. with
B. to D. on
27. We found ourselves in opposition ____ our friends on this question.
A. against C. for
B. to D. upon
28. My sister always takes pity ____ some stray cat or dog.
A. with C. to
B. on D. at
29. In the preface ____ my book, I thanked all the people who had been of help to me.
A. of C. in
B. for D. to
30. To rise from your seat when your superiors enter the room is one way of showing respect ____ them.
A. to C. for
2
 B. with D. towards
31. Synthetic fiber which can be used as a substitute ____ natural fiber is a new invention.
A. among C. of
B. into D. for
32. I am writing to express my sympathy ____ you and your family in your recent bereavement.
A. at C. in
B. of D. with
33. No one doubts the superiority of this method ____ the other.
A. above C. for
B. to D. than
34. Some plants are so sensitive ____ pollution that they can only survive in a perfectly clean environment.
A. form C. against
B. to D. with
35. Cancer is second only ____ heart disease as a cause of death.
A. of C. to
B. with D. from
36. By 1929, Mickey Mouse was as popular ____ children as Coca-Cola.
A. for C. in
B. to D. with
37. You should have been more patient ____ that customer; I’m sure that selling him the watch was a possibility.
A. of C. with
B. for D. at
38. As a small boy, he was slow ____ learning to read and write.
A. on C. with
B. in D. about
39. He was ____ of having asked such a silly question.
A. sorry C. guilty
B. ashamed D. miserable
40. I am ____ of your stupid conversation.
A. annoyed C. angry
B. worried D. tired
41. Why are you always suspicious _____ anyone who is kind to you?
A. from C. of
B. against D. with
42. Some living things are adapted ____ different environments at different times in their lives.
A. to C. with
B. in D. for
43. I am very doubtful whether the proposed scheme would be advantageous ____ us.
A. for C. to
B. over D. upon
44. Mary was very clever, so she was soon ahead ____ the other girls in the class.
A. before C. with
B. to D. of
45. I have been truly astonished ____ the number of people who believe it.
A. to C. from
B. in D. at
46. Some students are capable ____ misspelling longer words.
3
 A. of C. to
B. for D. with
47.The road is closed ____ heavy motor vehicles from sunrise to sunset.
A. by C. to
B. from D. out of
48. We are very much concerned ____ big problems of the day.
A. about C. of
B. on D. to
49. As soon as he was confronted ____ the evidence he admitted his guilt.
A. to C. with
B. on D. against
50. Are you conscious ____ any reason why he should not teach chemistry?
A. of C. about
B. with D. for
51. A teacher should always be considerate ____ the welfare of his pupils.
A. for C. about
B. of D. with

52. An efficient engine is economical ____ fuel.

A. to C. over
B. from D. of
53. The combination of theory with practice is essential ____ us.
A. to C. with
B. at D. on
54. Exclusive ____ your last paragraph, the story you wrote is good.
A. in C. of
B. from D. with
55. The dictionary is not identical ____ the one I bought last year.
A. with C. for
B. of D. by
56. The little girl is ignorant ____ the first rules of grammar.
A. for C. of
B. with D. form
57. Matter objectively exists independent ____ human consciousness.
A. on C. of
B. upon D. from
58. They sent information every week, irrespective ____ whether it is useful or not.
A. of C. about
B. with D. to
59. She was pleased ____ her son having been admitted to the university.
A. with C. on
B. for D. in
60. I’ll have the room cleaned up previous ____ his arrival.
A. on C. in
B. before D. to
61. Parents cannot be held responsible ____ all the failings of their children.
A. for C. on
4
 B. of D. in
62. We were perfectly satisfied ____ the outcome of the experiment.
A. for C. to
B. about D. with
63. In the article, the British scholar twice referred ____ the work of a Chinese scientist.
A. with C. to
B. for D. at

64. Small children are often shy ____ anyone they do not know.
A. about C. of
B. to D. for
65.Since they betrayed us, they have no hope of convincing us ____ their sincerity.
A. with C. for
B. in D. of
66. Prior____ graduating, a student must take a comprehensive examination.
A. to C. of
B. on D. in
67. I am responsible ____ the parents for the child’s safety.
A. for C. toward
B. on D. to

68. He decided to make further improvements on the computer’s design ____ the light of the requirements of
customers.
A. on C. in
B. for D. with
69. The survival of civilization as we know it is ____ threat.
A. within C. towards
B. under D. upon
70. All the students in this class passed the English exam ____ the exception of Li Ming.
A. on C. in
B. for D. with

71. Although the weather was very bad, the buses still ran on ____.
A. list C. schedule
B. plan D. arrangement
72. In Britain people drive ____ the left.
A. at C. on
B. to D. in
73. She was so ____ in her job that she didn’t hear anybody knocking at the door.
A. attracted C. absorbed
B. drawn D. concentrated
74. A healthy life is frequently thought to be ____ with the open countryside and homegrown food.
A. tied C. bound
B. involved D. associated
75. Anne couldn’t concentrate ____ what she was doing while her family were watching TV.
A. to C. on
B. for D. in
5
76. The students were participating ____ an international energy-saving competition between towns in New
England and Canada.
A. for C. in
B. to D. at
77. Some hard plastics can be ____ metals in manufacturing machine parts.
A. substituted for C. taken the place of
B. replaced in D. given way to
78. His teacher accused him ____ cheating in the examination.
A. off C. of
B. about D. for
79. She found it difficult to adapt herself ____ her new surroundings.
A. for C. to
B. about D. from
80. I believe this trip will add greatly ____ our understanding of your country.
A. up C. on
B. to D. for
81. They adhered ___ their original plan of climbing the mountain in spite of the bad weather.
A. on C. about
B. with D to
82. How to dispose ____ the nuclear waste is a pressing problem for scientists and politicians alike.
A. of C. with
C. through D. behind
83. The doctor can cure you ____ that disease.
A. from C. off
B. of D. out of
84. Some people find it difficult to distinguish right ___ wrong.
A. between C. from
B. among D. apart
85. This ticket entitles you ____ a free meal.
A. to C. for
B. on D. in
86. We must expose this shameful activity ____ the newspapers.
A. to C. for
B. towards D. o
87. Give me time to familiarize myself ____ the details, before making a decision.
A. of C. on
B. about D. with

88. We must focus our attention ____ the question of reducing costs.
A. to C. into
B. on D. for
89. The Secretary has not yet informed us ____ the committee’s decision.
A. on C. of
B. upon D. against

90. We’re much obliged ____ you for your information.

A. for C. to
6
 B. by D. with
91. The doctor decided to operate ____ him for the tumor.
A. for C. in
B. to D. on

92. On his retirement the firm presented him ____ a cheque.

A. with C. to
B. for D. at
93. There is a law prohibiting people ____ smoking in the subway.
A. against C. from
B. off D. of
94. Pop music doesn’t appeal ____ the older generation as much as it does to the young.
A. with C. for
C. after D. to
95. You should refer ____ your dictionary when you are not sure about a word.
A. back C. to
B. with D. in
96. In their speeches, the leaders attached great importance ____ agricultural production.
A. on C. with
C. after D. to
97. The policeman had to resort ____ force when the thief refused to surrender.
A. to C. on
B. into D. with
98. He took advantage ____ every opportunity to speak English outside class.
A. at C. on
B. over D. of
99. The two brothers are so much alike that their own mother can hardly tell them ____.
A. apart C. from
B. among D. between
100. Once Amelia sets her mind ____ something she wouldn’t easily give up.
A. on C. about
B. for D. in