The thief tried to run from the policeman who __________ him, but failed.
| A．has been held | B．was holding |
| C．was to hold | D．was about holding |
—How do you think of my composition?
—Almost perfect ________ one spelling mistake.
| A．but | B．except |
| C．except for | D．besides |
—Mike, are you familiar ________ this new type of car? Just give me some advice.
—Oh, I'm sorry. It is really a new one.
| A．to | B．in |
| C．with | D．on |
I really don't want to go; ________， the weather is so cold outside.
| A．in addition | B．in fact |
| C．on the contrary | D．in another word |
Everyone needs friendship. No one can sail the ocean of life singlehanded. We need help ________， and also give help to others.
| A．by | B．from |
| C．to | D．out |
________ going to a language school, Andrew also went to the library almost every day and learned about 20 Chinese characters a day.
| A．Apart from | B．Far from |
| C．Due to | D．Instead of |