Though ______ to stop, the ______ speaker kept on talking at the meeting.
| A．being told; thrilling | B．telling; thrilled |
| C．to be told; thrilling | D．told; thrilled |
（2013·辽宁卷) everyone here，I wish you a pleasant journey back to your journey.
| A．By means of | B．On behalf of | C．In search of | D．For fear of |
The Smiths are praised _______ the way they bring up their children.
| A．from | B．by | C．at | D．for |
I am always delighted when I receive an e-mail from you. ______ the party on July 1st, I shall be pleased to attend.
| A．On account of | B．In response to | C．In view of | D．With regard to |
An artist who was recently traveling on a ferry to the southern island discovered ______ a long lost antique Greek vase.
| A．at random | B．by chance | C．in turn | D．on occasion |
Mrs. Smith finds it hard to clear up the mess, as her children are always ____ whenever she tries to.
| A．in the way | B．on watch | C．in sight | D．on the line |