Question

【题目】Determining where we are _________our surroundings remains an essential skill for our survival.

A. in contrast to B. in defense of

C. in face of D. in relation to

Answer 1

【答案】D

【解析】D考查介词短语辨析。根据题意“相对于我们的周边环境”可知in relation to涉及，相对于，符合句意。in contrast to与……形成对照；in defense of为……辩护；in face of面对。句意：确定相对于我们周围环境的位置仍然是我们生存的基本技能。