Maury Brown of Forbes reports that Major League Baseball’s annual ________ for 2014 will top $9 billion．
| A．allowances | B．revenues |
| C．rates | D．Accounts |
—I’m going to cut the big tree down? —What ________ ?
| A．by | B．to |
| C．with | D．at |
—I like coffee with nothing in it. What about you?
—I prefer coffee ________ sugar.
| A．to | B．for |
| C．with | D．than |
So far, several ships have been reported missing ________ the coast of Bermuda.
| A．off | B．along |
| C．on | D．around |
—They all agree ________ George. Has the project been passed?
—Who ________ George can make the final decision?
| A．except; except | B．except; besides |
| C．but; but | D．besides; but |
It’s really hot ________ January in Harbin now. Better take off your coat.
| A．in | B．during |
| C．for | D．to |