In summer people often wear dark glasses as _________ against the bright sunshine.
A. permission B. protection C. prediction D. prevention
–Let’s go Dutch for this supper, OK?
--No, _______ this time, as a reward for all your help.
A. it’s up to you B. it’s my treat C. let’s talk about it D. it doesn’t matter
–Have you finished your first paper?
--_________. Just half of it. How about you?
A. Not at all B. Not likely C. Not a bit D. Not yet.
The 40-somethings found themselves in an embarrassing situation _____ rapid changes in all aspects of society.
A. as a consequence of B. in favor of C. for the purpose of D. by means of
– Mary, I have got a new cell phone number!
-- Oh, hold on. I’ll put it down just _________.
A. in need B. in case C. in time D. in use
Nowadays, many people walk to work______ Copenhagen Conference calling for living a low—carbon lifestyle to cope with global warming.
A. in relation to B. in response to C. in addition to D. in opposition to
