例1 ...scientists are doing a research her,...(A.for B.by C.to D.on)本题考查固定搭配 do (make) a research on...因此,正确答案为D。
例2 But all of us are called daily to make a great many personal decisions. (A.out B.for C.up D.upon)
该题正确答案为D,考查固定搭配call upon sb. to do sth. (要求某人做某事)。而学生可 能因只记住call upon 为“访问”、“号召”之意而误选。
例3 Here’s a fellow who just walks into a bank and helps himself so much money. (A. for B. by C. to D. of)
该题答案为C,固定搭配help oneself to,在文章中为:“未经许可擅自取用”。但学生可 能会由于对这一固定搭配没有全面理解,仅记得help oneself to是“随便吃……”之意, 看到后文的money,而误选for。
4. 从句子结构考虑。
例1 1 of us are asked to make 2 decisions about nations going to war or armies going to battle. But all of us are called 3 daily to make a great many personal decisions. wallet, found in the street, be put into a pocket turned over to the policeman?
1. A. All B. Few C. Some D. None
2. A. quick B. wise C. great D. personal
3. A. out B. for C. up D. upon