题目内容

While staying in the village, James unselfishly shared whatever he had with the villagers  without asking for anything ______ .

A. in return            B. in common           C. in turn               D. in place

 

A

【解析】

试题分析:A.in return回报;B.in common共同的;C.in turn轮流;D.in place在合适的位置。句意:当James住在这个村里的时候,他无私地把他的任何东西都分给村民,没有向村民要过会报。根据前面的单词unselfishly无私地,可知他这样做不图回报。故选A。

考点:考查介词短语辨析及语境的理解。

 

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A. To delight him with the latest fashion.       

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C. To help him form the habit of saving.         

D. To teach him English pronunciation.

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C. Financial success                         D. Good luck

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A. a potter’s instrument                     

B. a cheap clay container

C. an animal-shaped dish                    

D. a pig-like toy for children

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D. the difficulty of starting a business

 

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