The technological advances of the twentieth century have been brought about an alarming reduction of our natural resources.
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A
for the price of
B
in favor of
C
in place of
D
at the expense of
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You were mistaken ____Jane，she really wanted to help you.—I admit that I mistook her offer______ a threat. Anyhow，I don’t like the way she acts.
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about; to
B
for; as
C
about; for
D
in; for
—You seem to show interest in cooking. —What?_________, I’m getting tired of it.
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On the contrary
B
To the contrary
C
On the other hand
D
To the other hand
Some abstract modern paintings were ______ my understanding; I simply couldn’t figure out what the painters really wanted to tell us.
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within
B
behind
C
around
D
beyond
________ cleaning the yard and making up the beds for the old, we also read newspapers for them and had chats with them.
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Except for
B
Rather than
C
Apart from
D
Instead of
Last week he was caught stealing in the supermarket，_________ his age，the police have decided not to charge him.
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in spite of
B
in view of
C
in exchange of
D
in case of