His efforts to raise money for his program were ________ because no one showed any intention to take a cent out of their pockets.

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• 1Everyone needs friendship. No one can sail the ocean of life singlehanded. We need help ________， and also give help to others.

  A.by

  B.from

  C.to

  D.out

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• 2When 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 favor of

  D.in praise of

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• 3I know nothing about the young lady ________ she has just come back from Great Britain and got a doctor's degree.

  A.except

  B.except for

  C.except that

  D.besides

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• 4After graduation, Frank often thought of those who had helped him ________ his school life.

  A.of

  B.across

  C.at

  D.through

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• 5Being famous might sound rather admirable, but, ___________, it almost drives some stars crazy, with their privacy exposed to the public.

  A.on the contrary

  B.what's worse

  C.as a result

  D.in a word

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• 6— Sorry, I'm afraid the project will be delayed. Time is so limited! — Take it easy. You will have two assistants ______.  

  A.at your command

  B.at your expense

  C.at your convenience

  D.at your sacrifice

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• 7A great person is always putting others' interests ________ his own.

  A.below

  B.above

  C.in

  D.on

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• 8A special title   was awarded to Zhang Lili, an ordinary Chinese teacher, ________ her act of bravery to rescue two students at the risk of her own life.

  A.in favor of

  B.in place of

  C.in honor of

  D.in terms of

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• 9It was a real race ________ time to get the project done.Luckily, we made it.

  A.over

  B.by

  C.for

  D.against

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• 10Paris is situated _______ the River Seine.

  A.in

  B.besides

  C.over

  D.on

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