Shortly after suffering from a massive earthquake and ________ to ruins, the city took on a new look.
| A．reducing | B．reduced |
| C．being reduced | D．having reduced |
She's got the job because she has the advantage ________ others of knowing many languages.
| A．over | B．above |
| C．against | D．beyond |
An excellent teacher is believed to be one who devotes himself to the children but ask for nothing ________.
| A．in turn | B．in advance |
| C．in short | D．in return |
Washington Square Park, ________ the first president, is one of New York city's most popular and oldest parks, dating back to 1827.
| A．in terms of | B．in favor of |
| C．in praise of | D．in honor of |
Most Americans would prefer to keep their problems ________ themselves, and solve their problems ________ themselves.
| A．to; by | B．by; to |
| C．for; to | D．in; on |
—As a weightlifting athlete, Thomas is indeed too large, I think.
—But ________ that, he is still one of the best athletes at present.
| A．in case of | B．in spite of |
| C．thanks to | D．in response to |