The way he acted towards people was to keep on good terms with them ______ principle, which was usually thought little of.
| A．at the mercy of | B．at the risk of |
| C．at the expense of | D．at the bottom of |
On hearing the news, he rushed out, and,_____ the dictionary lying open on the desk,
_ into the distance．
| A．leaving; disappearing | B．left; disappeared |
| C．left; disappearing | D．leaving; disappeared |
We should consider the students’ request _____ the school library provide more books on popular science．
| A．that | B．when | C．which | D．where |
Try on this red skirt; you will look great _____ it．
| A．on | B．by | C．in | D．for |
I feel sure that ______ qualification, ability and experience, you are suited to the position we have in mind．
| A．on account of | B．in terms of |
| C．on the basis of | D．in the light of |
— What' s the matter with Marsa?
—Well, her parents wouldn't allow her to go to the party, but she still ______．
| A．hopes to | B．hopes so | C．hopes not | D．hopes for |