专题五　介词短语
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专题五　介词短语
湖北省高考英语卷多项选择试题对介词的考查主要是介词短语词义辨析，不涉及单个介词的考查。此类试题有如下特点：①题干结构呈复杂化、综合化的特点，题干词数都在20词左右。②试题难度不大，主要考查介词短语的主要意义。近几年来考查较多的介词短语是以in为核心词构成的短语，而且短语的词数逐渐由两词介词向三词、多词介词转化。常考的短语包括：“in＋名词＋(介词)”型、“beyond ＋名词”型、“under＋名词”型、“at＋名词＋(介 词)”型、“out of＋名词”型、“on＋名词＋(介词)” 型等。在复习备考中，要善于归纳常见介词构成的介词短语的含 义，同时注意甄别考点的位移和变化。
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专题五　介词短语
1． [2013·湖北卷] An artist who was recently travelling on a ferry to the southern island discovered ________ a long lost antique Greek vase.
A．at random B．by chance
C．in turn D．on occasion
[解析] B　句意：最近，乘轮渡去南部岛屿旅游的一位艺术家偶然发现了一个失传已久的希腊花瓶。at random任意地，随机地；by chance偶然；in turn 依次，轮流，反而；on occasion有时，偶尔。
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2． [2012·湖北卷] The furniture, with its modern style and bright colours, suits modern houses and their gardens, but looks ________ in the garden of a traditional home.
A．out of question B．out of order
C．out of sight D．out of place
[解析] D　句意：这些款式现代、颜色亮丽的家具适合现代的房子及其花园，但在传统的房子的花园里就会看起来很不协调。out of question没问题；out of order有毛病，安排不当；out of sight渐渐淡出视线，看不见；out of place不适合，不协调，不当。
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3. [2012·湖北卷] When asked about their opinions about the schoolmaster, many teachers would prefer to see him step aside ________ younger men.
A． in terms of B． in need of
C． in favour of D． in praise of
[解析] C　句意：当问及对这个学校的校长有什么看法时，很多老师都支持年轻人，而宁愿他让位。in terms of就……而言；in need of需要；in favour of支持；in praise of表扬。
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4． [2010·湖北卷] It is illegal for a public official to ask people for gifts or money ________favours to them.
A． in preference to B． in place of
C．in agreement with D． in exchange for
[解析] D　句意：政府官员向人们索取礼物或金钱以换取对他们的好处是非法的。in preference to优先于；in place of代替；in agreement with同意，与……一致；in exchange for交换。
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5． [2013·浙江卷] It will be a big help if you go to the store and get what we need for dinner.________， I'll set the table.
A． As a result B． On the whole
C． In the meanwhile D． As a matter of fact
[解析] C　句意：如果你能去商店买些我们晚餐需要的东西，那就太好了。与此同时，我也会摆好餐具的。as a result结果；on the whole总体上；in the meanwhile同时，与此同时；as a matter of fact事实上。
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6． [2013·福建卷] Mrs Smith finds it hard to clear up the mess, as her children are always ________ whenever she tries to.
A． in the way B． on watch
C． in sight D． on the line
[解析] A　句意： 史密斯夫人发现她很难清理这些乱七八糟的东西，因为每次她想要清理时，她的孩子们总是妨碍着她。in the way挡道，妨碍； on watch监视；in sight看见，在视野之内； on the line冒……风险，处于危险状态。
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7． [2013·江苏卷] I am always delighted when I receive an e­mail from you.________ the party on July 1st, I shall be pleased to attend.
A．On account of B．In response to
C．In view of D．With regard to
[解析] D　句意：收到你的电子邮件我总是很高兴。关于7月1日的聚会，我乐意参加。on account of因为；in response to作为对……的答复；in view of鉴于，考虑到；with regard to关于。
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8. [2013·辽宁卷] ________everyone here, I wish you a pleasant journey back to your country.
A．By means of B．On behalf of
C．In search of D．For fear of
[解析] B　句意：我代表这里所有的人，祝你回国旅途愉快。by means of 借助于；on behalf of代表……；in search of寻找；for fear of害怕。
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9． [2013·陕西卷] The manager wants to see changes in the company, and I am sure he will ________.
A．in particular B．in turn
C．in charge D．in time
[解析] D　句意：经理想要看到公司的变化，我确信他迟早会看到的。in particular尤其，特别；in turn轮流；in charge负责，管理；in time迟早，最后，及时。
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10. [2012·福建卷] China has been pushing the reform of public hospitals ________ all its citizens.
A．in charge of B．for the purpose of
C．in honour of D．for the benefit of
[解析] D　句意：中国推进公共医疗的改革是为了居民的利益。in charge of掌管； for the purpose of为了……目的；in honour of为了纪念；for the benefit of为了……的利益。
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11． [2012·江苏卷] —Thank God you're safe!
—I stepped back, just ________ to avoid the racing car.
A． in time B． in case
C． in need D． in vain
[解析] A　根据上句“…you're safe！”可知此处表示“及时躲避了赛车”，故in time “及时”正确。in case 万一，假使；in need 需要；in vain 徒劳，无济于事。
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12． [2011·福建卷] ________ good service, the restaurant offers different kinds of traditional Fujian dishes.
A． Far from B． Apart from
C． Instead of D． Regardless of
[解析] B　句意：除了好的服务外(还)，这家餐馆还提供不同种类的福建传统菜。far from远非；apart from除了……外；instead of代替；regardless of尽管。
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13． [2011·江苏卷] We'd better discuss everything________ before we work out the plan.
A． in detail B． in general
C． on purpose D． on time
[解析] A　句意：制订计划前，我们最好详细地讨论一切问题。in detail详细地；in general 一般来说，大体上；on purpose故意地；on time准时。
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1． The 12 animal fountainheads have become one of the key points when talking about lost relics from the Old Summer Palace，whose value is ________.
A． beyond control B． beyond repair
C． beyond comprehension D． beyond compare
[解析] D　句意：当提及圆明园遗失的文物时，十二兽首成为关键，它们的价值不可比拟。beyond control无法控制； beyond repair无法修理； beyond comprehension不可思议，令人费解； beyond compare无可比拟，举世无双。由句意可知D正确。
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2． When I go to Hankou for shopping, I choose to take the subway ________ taking the bus or riding a bicycle.
A． rather than B． regardless of
C． other than D． except for
[解析] A　句意：当我去汉口购物的时候，我选择坐地铁，而不是乘坐公共汽车或者骑车。 rather than而不是； regardless of不管， 不顾； other than不同于，除了； except for除……之外。由句意可知A正确。
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3． Somehow this seems to me to be ________.How could a team that had fought for Canada before suddenly become citizens of the USA?
A． out of place B． out of shape
C． out of question D． out of control
[解析] A　句意：不知怎么地，在我看来这好像不符合常理，一支之前效力于加拿大的队伍怎么会突然变成美国公民了呢？ out of place不在应在的位置，不合适，不协调； out of shape变形，不健康； out of question毫无疑问； out of control失去控制。由句意可知A正确。
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4． What astonished the public was that the murder case had been dismissed ________ any definite proof.
A． in the charge of B． in the absence of
C． in the possession of D． in the name of
[解析] B　句意：令公众吃惊的是，由于缺乏确切的证据，那件谋杀案被驳回了。 in the charge of由……管理； in the absence of缺乏……时，当……不在时； in the possession of在……控制/支配下，被……拥有； in the name of以……的名义。由句意可知B正确。
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5. Some questions may come to you during the interview, but you can—and should—make good preparations ________.
A ． by design B． in advance
C．in person D． by chance
[解析] B　句意：面试期间可能会有些问题，但是你可以也应该提前做好准备。 by design故意地，蓄意地； in advance事先，提前； in person亲自，本人； by chance偶然地，碰巧。由句意可知B正确。
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6. The technological advances of the twentieth century have been brought about ________ an alarming reduction of our natural resources.
A． for the price of B． in favour of
C． in place of D． at the expense of
[解析] D　句意：二十世纪科技的进步是以我们的自然资源的惊人的减少为代价的。 for the price of以……价格； in favour of 支持，赞成； in place of代替； at the expense of以……作为代价。由句意可知D项正确。
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7. The soil is becoming poor because farmers here mostly use only one kind of chemical fertilizer for several years ________.
A． on a large scale B． in a row
C． at random D． to a degree
[解析] B　句意：由于农民们接连几年主要使用一种化学肥料，土壤变得十分贫瘠。 on a large scale大规模地； in a row成一行，接连； at random任意地，随便地； to a degree有点，稍微。由句意可知B正确。
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8. The brave driver stopped the bus safely after the accident ________ his terrible pain.
A． thanks to B． in terms of
C． regardless of D． by means of
[解析] C　句意：事故发生后，尽管承受着剧痛，勇敢的司机安全地停下了车。 thanks to多亏，由于； in terms of就……而言； regardless of尽管，不管； by means of通过……手段。根据句意可知C项正确。
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9. _______ right now is not just our ability to solve this problem, but our ability to solve any problem.
A．At risk B．At stake
C．At present D．At best
[解析] B　句意：现在的关键不只是我们解决这一问题的能力，而是我们解决任何问题的能力。at risk处境危险；at stake在危险中，存亡攸关；at present目前，现在；at best充其量，至多。由句意可知B项正确。
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10． China has for a long time appeared to be doing much better than the rest of the world________ increasing the amount of domestic products per unit of energy consumed.
A．in honour of B．in favour of
C．in charge of D．in terms of
[解析] D　句意：就消耗的单位能量里国内产品数量的增加来看，长久以来中国似乎比世界其他国家做得好得多。in honour of为向……表示敬意，为纪念；in favour of 有利于，支持；in charge of主管，负责；in terms of根据，就……而言。由句意可知D正确。
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1． Once the puzzle is finished, there's a special treat ________： Mickey and his friends will move around, speaking and singing well­known songs your children will love.
A．in hand B．in need
C．in charge D．in store
[解析] D　句意：一旦谜语被解开，即将到来的就是特别的消遣——米基和他的朋友们将会四处走动，唱孩子们喜欢的歌。in hand在手头，在进行中； in need在贫困中，在危难中； in charge负责，主管； in store必将到来，贮藏着，准备着。由句意可知D项正确。
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2． It is said that the problem of traffic jam will be solved within the year, but it turns out to be worse________．
A． in vain B． in place
C． in brief D． in effect
[解析] D　句意：据说交通堵塞的问题今年年内会解决，但实际上结果却更加糟糕。 in vain白费，徒劳无益； in place在对的位置，准备就绪； in brief简单地说，简而言之； in effect实际上，事实上。由句意可知D项正确。
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3． At the end of the job interview, the interviewer asked the young man whether there was anything ________ that he wanted to talk about.
A． in advance B． in need
C． in particular D． in general
[解析] C　句意：面试的最后，面试官问这个年轻人有没有什么特别的东西想要谈论一下。 in advance提前，预先； in need在贫困中，在危难中； in particular尤其，特别； in general通常，大体上，总的来说。由句意可知C项正确。
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4． ________， life nowadays is much better, although we are still requiring improved housing conditions and better medical and health care.
A． On the whole B． In particular
C． On average D． By coincidence
[解析] A　句意：总的来说，今天的生活改善了很多，尽管我们仍然需要改善住房环境和提高医疗护理。 on the whole总体来说； in particular尤其，特别； on averag