(单选题)
Considering the chances of studying in a top university ______ the high fee, there is a tendency for parents to send their kids abroad for further study.
A.in regard to
B.in addition to
C.in preference to
D.in response to
参考答案:C
参考解析:
考查介词短语辨析。句意:更看重在一流大学学习的机会,而不是高昂的学费,家长们倾向于把孩子送到国外深造。in regard to意为“关于;至于;在……方面;就……而论”;in addition to意为“另外,加之,除……之外”;in preference to意为“优先于”;in response to意为“响应;回答;对……有反应”。根据后半句可知,家长会更看重在一流大学学习的机会,高学费不是主要考虑的问题。根据句意和选项可确定C项为正确答案。故选C。
知识点:词义辨析 英语专业基础知识 词汇 教师招聘-小学 英语
