C. next to D. regardless of

4. Four Chinese models were__________ the 14 people awarded

prizes on Friday at the World Supermodel Competition.

［2009年高考上海卷］

A. among B. between C. along D. beside

C

5. John plays basketball well, __________his favorite sport is

badminton.［2009年高考北京卷］

A. so B. or C. yet D. for

6. The two sportsmen congratulated each other__________

winning the match by shaking hands.［2008年高考上海卷］

A. with B. on C. in D. to

7. Why are you so anxious? It isn't your problem__________.

［2008年高考浙江卷］

A. on purpose B. in all

C. on time D. after all

8. When she first arrived in China, she wondered what the future

might have_________ for her, but now all her worries are gone.

［2008年高考湖北卷］

A. in need B. in time

C. in preparation D. in store

C

9. -Why do you suggest we buy a new machine?

-Because the old one has been damaged__________ .

［2008年高考江苏卷］

A. beyond reach B. beyond repair

C. beyond control D. beyond description

10. Fred entered without knocking and, very out of breath, sank

_________a chair.［2008年高考安徽卷］

A. on B. off C. into D. to

精题新探究

1. -You look beautiful __________the red skirt.

-Thank you, and it surely looks wonderful __________you.

A. on; in B. in; on

C. with; with D. at; at