短语是由句法、语义和语用三个层面上能够搭配组合起来的没有句调的语言单位，以下是2016年高考英语复习常见短语训练，请考生练习。

1.More and more high-rise buildings have been built in big cities ______ space. A. in search of B. in place of C. for lack of D. for fear of

2. In ancient times, people rarely travelled long distances and most farmers only travelled ______ the local market. A. longer than B. more than C. as much as D. as far as

3.No matter how low you consider yourself, there is always someone ______you wishing they were that high. A. getting rid of B. getting along with C. Looking up to D. looking down upon

4.We give dogs time, space and love we can spare, and _____, dogs give us their all. A in all B in fact C in short D in return

5.It is illegal for a public official to ask people for gifts or money ______ favors to them. A. in preference to B. in place of C. in agreement with D. in exchange for

6.I _can _____ the house being untidy, but I hate it if it’s not clean. A. come up with B.put up with C. turn to D.stick to

7.She ______ an old friend of hers yesterday while she was shopping at the department store. A.turned down B.dealt with C.took after D.came across

8. In the Shopping Day, _____people rushed into the shops and caused the traffic jam.

A.thousand of B.tens of thousands of C.million of D.three millions

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1.(2013辽宁卷32)Briggs will _______ as general manager when Mitchell retires. A. get away B. take over C. set off D. run out2.(2013陕西卷25)My uncle hasn’t been able to quit smoking, but at least h e has_______. A. cut out B. cut down C. cut up D. cut off

3.(2013天津卷8) I had hoped to take a holiday this year but I wasn’t able toA. get away B. drop in C. check out D. hold on4.(2013新课标II卷2)Would you like to_____ with us to the film tonight?A. come along B. come off C. come across D. come through5.(2013新课标I卷30) At the last moment, Tom decided to_____ a new character to make the story seem more likely. A. put up B. put in C. put on D. put off

6.(2013浙江卷17)Bears ______ fat stores throughout the summer and fall to have energy enoug h to last them through their winter sleep. A. pack up B. build up C. bring up D. take up7.(2013安徽卷26) Traditionally, college students hold a graduation ceremony to encourage themselv es before they______on their life journey. A. give up B. settle down C. get through D. set off8.(2014湖北30)Check carrots，potatoes，onions and any other vegetables ________ and immediately use or throw away any which show signs of rotting.

A.in demand B.in store C.on loan D.on sale

9.(2014江西25)Starting your own business could be a way to achieving financial independence.________，it could just put you in debt.

A.In other words B.All in all C.As a result D.On the other hand

10.(2014天津6)________ the school，the village has a clinic，which was also built with government support.

A.In reply to B.In addition to C.In charge of D.In place of

11.(2014福建22)Our club is open to everyone ________ age，sex or educational background.

A.due toB.except for C.along with D.regardless of

12.(2014浙江18)There’s no reason to be disappointed.________，this could be rather amusing.

A.Above all B.As a result C.In addition D.As a matter of fact

13.(2014浙江10)While staying in the village，James unselfishly shared whatever he had with the villagers without asking for anything ________.

A.in return B.in common C.in turn D.in place

14.(2014江苏24)Tom always goes jogging in the morning and he usually does push-ups too to stay ________.

A.in place B.in order C.in shape D.in fashion

15.(2013湖北30)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

16.(2013·陕西24).The manager wants to see changes in the company,and I am sure he will ______.

A.in particular B.in turn C.in charge D.in time

17.(2013·福建29)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

18.(2013·辽宁25) ______ everyone here,I wish you a pleasant journey back to your country.

A.By means of B.On behalf of C.In search of D.For fear of

19.(2013·浙江14)It will be a big help if you go to the store and get what we need for dinner._______,I’ll set the table.

A.As a result B.On the whole C.In the meanwhile D.As a matter of fact

20.(2013江苏26)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

21.(2012湖北25) 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

22.(2012江西34) He seems to be giving the impression that he didn’t enjoy himself in Paris. ____, he had a wonderful time.

A. Above all B. What’s more C. As a result D. On the contrary