He has got a chair to sit _______, but nobody to talk ________.

A．on, to

B．/ , with

C．on, /

D．/ , to

Where’s Lily? We are all here ________ her. 

A．beside

B．a(chǎn)bout

C．except

D．with

Shanghai lies ________ the east of China.   

A．to

B．in

C．on

D．a(chǎn)t

It is very kind _______ you to help me with my housework. It is hard _____me to do all
the work.

A．of, for

B．for, of

C．of, to

D．to, for

_______his knowledge of the mountainous country, John Smith was appointed as our guide.

A．In spite of

B．On account of

C．Regardless of

D．Instead of

This is the way ________ which he studies English.

A．by

B．in

C．for

D．of

II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
It saves time in the kitchen to have things you use a lot _______ easy reach.
A. near                  B. upon                 C. within               D. around

We’re all ready to put it into operation, ____________, we’re going to take action as fast as possible.

A．on the whole

B．in general

C．in conclusion

D．in other words

25. __________ all my homework unfinished, I am not allowed to go online to play games.

A．To

B．For

C．With

D．Without

Pleasant music is often played _________ classes to make students refreshed and relaxed for a while.

A．a(chǎn)fter

B．between

C．a(chǎn)mong

D．over