【正文】 to race ________ the clock to save people’s lives.A．beyond B．over C．against D．through24．New York City, also known ________ Big Apple, bees one of the world’s greatest business and cultural centers.A．as B．by C．for D．to25．We have a party ________ the evening of October 31.A．in B．at C．on D．by26．—Hi, Mom directed by Jia ling is a hit ________ this year.—It really is. It shows us the deep love between a mother and a daughter.A．/ B．in C．on D．at27．—Sorry, I can’t finish the exercise on time.—Never mind. It is ________ the abilities of most of the class.A．across B．on C．over D．beyond28．The teacher encouraged the students to tell the story ________ English.A．at B．with C．in D．for29．—How can I improve my English more quickly, Tom?—__________listening and reading more.A．At B．Across C．By D．On30．My family is always ___________ me no matter what I decide to do. That makes me very pleased.A．above B．behind C．against D．through31．Xuzhou Metro Line 2 came into use ________ November 28, 2020, it is one of the most important events in our daily life.A．at B．in C．on D．for32．If your temperature 176。 through17．—When is your birthday?—My birthday is ________ August 21st.A．on B．at C．in D．for18．The girl is ________ a singer ________ everyone in her hometown.A．well known as。 with10．I like reading. I often fill my bookshelf ________ all kinds of books, like novels, detective stories, and so on.A．on B．in C．with D．of11．Though there are so many things around us that go ______ our will, we can’t give up because following the dream is valuable.A．through B．towards C．against D．beyond12．— Maybe you should call her up. — But I don’t want to talk with her ________ the phone.A．at B．in C．on D．with13．She was forced to marry ________ her mind to receive the following painful life.A．against B．with C．by D．in14．—It’s raining heavily outside. May I push my bicycle into your house?—Certainly. But please put it _________ the wall so that it won’t take up too much space.A．in B．on C．against D．over15．It is believed that ________ December 21, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played.A．in B．on C．at D．for16．—I can’t think of any other actress who is more beautiful than Audrey Hepburn.—You’ve got the point. Her beauty is ________ words and she succeeded ________ hard work.A．over。 on4．—Do you really want to refuse this offer?—I have to. I’m afraid the job is ________ my ability.A．beyond B．beside C．behind