I would like a job which pays more，but ________ I enjoy the work I'm doing at the moment.

A．in other words  B．on the other hand

C．for one thing  D．as a matter of fact

His efforts to raise money for his program were ________ because no one showed any intention to take a cent out of their pockets.

A．in place  B．in sight  C．in effect  D．in vain

We hadn't planned to meet.We met ________ chance.

A．of  B．in  C．for  D．by

The furniture，with its modern style and bright colors，suits modern houses and their gardens，but looks ________ in the garden of a traditional home.

A．out of question  B．out of order

C．out of sight  D．out of place

An agreement seems to be impossible because the majority of the committee members are ________ it.

A．against  B．for  C．to  D．with

Do you think this shirt is too tight ________ the shoulders?

A．at  B．on  C．to  D．across

We give dogs time, space and love we can spare, and ________， dogs give us their all.(2010·江西)

A．in all  B．in fact  C．in short  D．in return

More and more high－rise buildings have been built in big cities ________ space.(2010·福建)

A．in search of  B．in place of

C．for lack of  D．for fear of

When asked about their opinions about the schoolmaster, many teachers would prefer to see him step aside ________ younger men.(2011·湖北，30)

A．in terms of  B．in need of

C．in favor of  D．in praise of

________ the production up by 60%, the company has had another excellent year.

A．As  B．For  C．With  D．Through