问题
选择题
It is believed that high achievers are ambitious, hard working, and work toward personal standards of excellence _____ material rewards.
A.other than
B.or rather
C.rather than
D.or else
答案
答案:C
题目分析:句意:人们认为取得成就高的人志向远大、工作勤恳,为完善自我而非物质回报而努力奋斗。other than除了;or rather更确切地说;rather than而不是;or else要不然。根据句意故选C。
点评:本题难度适中。固定短语的考查是近几年高考的热点,不仅在单选里,还出现在完形短文改错中。需要考生平时牢记它们的用法及意义。
即学即练:Hurry, _______ you'll be late.
A.other than B.or rather C.rather than D.or else
解析:D。句意:快点儿,不然你要迟到了。