The reason ______ the essay（作文） of the Anhui edition of the 2012 National College Entrance Exam is voted the worst is _______ it makes test-takers at a total loss.
| A．why; because | B．that; that | C．that; because | D．why; that |
(2014届天津市蓟县第二中学高三第一次模拟考试英语试卷）
During the examination we are required to stay in our seats, keep our eyes on our work, to anyone.
| A．instead of speaking | B．rather than speak |
| C．and not to speak | D．but would not speak |
They are similar＿＿＿appearance, but differ＿character
| A．to; from | B．in; from | C．to; in | D．in; in |
The purpose of the article is to draw public attention ______ the problem.
| A．to | B．on | C．in | D．for |
Knowing what colors look good _______ your skin is of great importance when you buy clothes.
| A．beyond | B．within | C．against | D．over |
(2014届山东省济宁市曲阜师大附中高三上学期期中考试英语试卷）
Some modem paintings are _____ my understanding; I simply can't understand what the painters really want to tell us.
| A．within | B．behind | C．around | D．beyond |