The remarkable shift ________ young people's job preference in recent years has analysts and educators greatly concerned.
A．towards B．on
C．in D．from
We'll learn much from this failure, so our suffering and efforts are not ________.
A．in return B．in vain
C．at random D．at all costs
—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
