2026 高考英语重点高频短语解析及检测题16
一、高频短语精讲与精练
311. as ______ matter of fact 事实上；in fact 其实；实际上
核心搭配：
✰
as a matter of fact
关键用法
✰
① 固定搭配，可置于句首（加逗号）/句中/句末，与in fact 可互换，高考口语、写作、完
形常考；
② 语气比in fact 更强，表“纠正前文说法、强调事实”，高考情景交际高频考点。
例句
✰
As
a matter
of
fact
, I don't like playing computer games at all.
312. far ______ 几乎相反；远非
核心搭配：
✰
far from
关键用法
✰
① 固定搭配，后接名词/代词/形容词/动名词，表否定，高考单选、完形常考；
② 拓展far from it（根本不是；远非如此），为高考情景交际常用答语。
例句
✰
His answer is far
from
correct.
313. at ______ 起先；起初；first of all 首先；第一
核心搭配：
✰
at first
关键用法
✰
① 固定搭配，表“最初的状态”，常与later/finally 呼应，高考阅读、写作常考；
② 区别first of all（表顺序，用于列举），二者不可混用。
例句
✰
At
first
, I didn't understand the problem, but later my teacher explained it to me.
314. in the ______ 亲自；本人
核心搭配：
✰
in the flesh
关键用法
✰
① 固定短语，表“亲身、当面”，同义in person（可互换），高考完形、阅读常考；
② 多用来描述见到真人的场景，区别by oneself（独自）。
例句
✰
I finally saw the famous singer in the
flesh
at the concert.
315. for example 例如
核心搭配：
✰
for example
关键用法
✰
① 固定短语，可置于句首/句中/句末（句中/句首需加逗号），后接单个例子，高考写作、
单选常考；
② 区别such as（后接多个例子，无逗号），为高考高频辨析点。
例句
✰
Some fruits, for
example
, apples, are very popular among children.
316. ______ free 免费；for fun 为了玩乐；for ______ 永远
核心搭配：
✰
for free；for ever
关键用法
✰
① for free=free of charge，表“免费”，可置于句末，高考完形、阅读常考；
② for ever=forever，表“永远”，可置于句末，区别for a long time（很长时间）。
例句
✰
The tickets for the concert are given out for
free
.
例句
✰
I will remember this moment for ever.
317. ______ guard 值班；站岗
核心搭配：
✰
on guard
关键用法
✰
① 固定搭配，可作表语/定语，表“处于戒备/值班状态”，高考完形、阅读常考；
② 拓展on guard against（提防；警惕），后接名词/动名词，高考单选常考。
例句
✰
The soldiers are on
guard
day and night to protect our country.
318. in the habit of 有……的习惯
核心搭配：
✰
in the habit of
关键用法
✰
① 固定搭配，后接动名词，表“长期养成的习惯”，高考完形、写作常考；
② 拓展form the habit of（养成……的习惯），break the habit of（改掉……的习惯），
高考词性转换常考。
例句
✰
He is in the
habit
of
reading English every morning.
319. in the ______ of 怀着……的希望
核心搭配：
✰
in the hope of
关键用法
✰
① 固定搭配，后接动名词，表“抱有某种希望做某事”，高考写作、完形常考；
② 区别hope to do sth（主语为人），in the hope of 后不可接动词原形。
例句
✰
He went to Beijing in the
hope
of
finding a better job.
320. in response ______ 作为对……的回答；作为对……的反应
核心搭配：
✰
in response to
关键用法
✰
① 固定搭配，后接名词/代词/动名词，可置于句首/句末，高考阅读、写作常考；
② 拓展respond to（动词短语，回应），高考词性转换、语法填空常考。
例句
✰
He wrote a letter in response
to my question.
321. with sb’s help/ ______ the help of sb 在某人的帮助下
核心搭配：
✰
with the help of sb
关键用法
✰
① 两个搭配可互换，后接人/物，表“借助帮助”，高考写作、完形高频加分短语；
② 反义词without sb’s help（没有某人的帮助），常与with sb’s help 形成对比。
例句
✰
With
the
help
of
my teacher, I made great progress in English.
322. in ______ of sb/in sb’s honour 为向某人表示敬意；为纪念某人
核心搭配：
✰
in honour of sb
关键用法
✰
① 两个搭配可互换，可置于句首/句末，高考写作（记叙文、议论文）常考；
② 后可接节日/事件，表“为庆祝……”，如in honour of the National Day。
例句
✰
We held a party in honour
of
our headteacher.
323. in spite ______ /despite 尽管
核心搭配：
✰
in spite of
关键用法
✰
① 固定搭配，后接名词/代词/动名词，与despite 可互换，高考阅读、写作常考；
② 区别although/though（后接句子），为高考单选高频辨析点。
例句
✰
In
spite
of
the heavy rain, we still went to the park.
324. in ______ of 就……而言；从……方面来说
核心搭配：
✰
in terms of
关键用法
✰
① 固定搭配，后接名词/代词，表“从某个角度评价”，高考写作、阅读常考；
② 可替换as far as…is concerned，适配不同语境的观点表达。
例句
✰
In
terms
of
study, he is one of the best students in our class.
325. in the ______ of 以……的形式；in a(n)…manner 用……的方式/态度
核心搭配：
✰
in the form of
关键用法
✰
① 固定搭配，后接名词/代词，表“呈现的形式”，高考完形、阅读常考；
② 拓展form（名词，形式；动词，形成），高考词性转换、语法填空常考。
例句
✰
The money is given to the poor in the
form
of
food and clothes.
326. in the ______ of 在……的过程中
核心搭配：
✰
in the course of
关键用法
✰
① 固定搭配，后接名词/代词，表“在某个过程期间”，高考阅读、完形常考；
② 同义during the course of，可替换in the process of（在……的过程中）。
例句
✰
In
the
course
of
the trip, we made many new friends.
327. in ______ 及时；迟早
核心搭配：
✰
in time
关键用法
✰
① 固定搭配，表“及时（赶得上）”时后可接for sth/to do sth，表“迟早”时单独使用；
② 区别on time（准时），为高考单选、完形高频辨析点。
例句
✰
We arrived at the station in time
to catch the train.
328. instead ______ 代替
核心搭配：
✰
instead of
关键用法
✰
① 固定搭配，后接名词/代词/动名词，表“替代原有事物”，高考语法填空、写作常考；
② 区别instead（副词，单独置于句末/句首，后接句子），高考单选常考辨析。
例句
✰
He went to school by bike instead
of
by bus.
329. last but not______ 最后但同样重要的
核心搭配：
✰
last but not least
关键用法
✰
① 固定短语，用于列举观点/事物的最后一项，高考书面表达（议论文、说明文）高频加分
短语；
② 置于句首需加逗号，后接完整句子。
例句
✰
Last
but
not
least
, we should learn to communicate with our parents.
330. less than 不到；少于；______ less than 不少于；多达
核心搭配：
✰
no less than
关键用法
✰
① no less than 表“强调数量多”，后接数词/名词，高考单选、完形常考；
② 区别not less than（不少于，客观陈述），no less than 更具强调意味。
例句
✰
No
less
than
50 students took part in the competition.
二、易错点突破练习
1. 补全句子
As ______ matter of fact, I have never been to the seaside before.
①
This novel is far ______ boring; it’s loved by many teenagers.
②
______ first, I couldn’t keep up with the English teacher’s speed.
③
I never thought I would meet the famous painter ______ the flesh.
④
Many traditional crafts, ______ example, paper-cutting, are well protected now.
⑤
The local library provides books ______ free for the nearby villagers.
⑥
I will keep the precious memory in my heart for ______.
⑦
The police officers are ______ guard at the important crossroads.
⑧
She is ______ the habit of keeping a diary to record her daily life.
⑨
They went to the countryside ______ the hope of finding rare plants.
⑩
The company took action ______ response to the customers’ suggestions.
⑪
______ the help of the robot, the workers finished the work quickly.
⑫
A concert was held ______ honour of the famous musician’s 80th birthday.
⑬
______ spite of the serious injury, he still finished the sports match.
⑭
______ terms of creativity, this design is quite outstanding.
⑮
The message was sent ______ the form of a short video on the Internet.
⑯
______ the course of the experiment, we made many important discoveries.
⑰
We ran all the way and got to the station ______ time for the train.
⑱
She chose to walk to school ______ of taking the crowded bus.
⑲
______ but not least, we should develop a sense of responsibility for our family.
⑳
㉑______ less than 80 athletes joined in the national sports meeting.
2. 翻译句子
① 事实上，养成良好的阅读习惯对我们的学习大有益处。(as a matter of fact; in the habit of)
② 尽管任务很艰难，但在同学们的帮助下，我们及时完成了它。(in spite of; with the help
of; in time)
③ 就技能而言，他远非完美，所以他怀着提升自己的希望参加了培训。(in terms of; far
from; in the hope of)
④ 多达300 人参加了为纪念抗疫英雄举办的活动，现场还免费发放了纪念册。(no less than;
in honour of; for free)
⑤ 起初他拒绝接受建议，后来作为对老师耐心指导的回应，他终于改变了想法。(at first; in
response to)
⑥ 这场演出以直播的形式呈现，我甚至有幸亲眼见到了主演。(in the form of; in the flesh)
⑦ 在旅行的过程中，我们没有选择打车，而是徒步欣赏了沿途的风景。(in the course of;
instead of)
⑧ 最后但同样重要的是，我们要警惕网络诈骗，时刻保持戒备状态。(last but not least; on
guard)
三、综合检测题
（一）单项选择
1. ______ fact, many students don’t realize the importance of taking exercise every day.
A. As B. In C. For D. By
2. The plan is ______ from perfect, so we need to discuss it again and make some changes.
A. far B. free C. far away D. apart
3. ______ first, I was afraid to speak in front of the whole class, but now I am not nervous at all.
A. On B. At C. In D. For
4. You can only know the beauty of the art work when you see it ______ the flesh.
A. on B. at C. in D. for
5. Some living things, ______ example, whales, live in the sea but they are not fish.
A. for B. such C. as D. like
6. The school offers extra English classes ______ free to help students who are weak in English.
A. in B. for C. on D. at
7. He said he would remember the days he spent with his classmates ______ ever.
A. for B. in C. on D. to
8. The soldiers stand ______ guard day and night to protect our motherland’s border.
A. in B. at C. on D. for
9. My father is ______ the habit of drinking a cup of tea after he finishes his work every day.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
10. Many young people go to big cities ______ the hope of finding better job opportunities.
A. in B. for C. with D. on
11. The government took quick measures ______ response to the sudden natural disaster.
A. for B. to C. with D. in
12. ______ the help of modern technology, we can explore the deep sea more easily now.
A. In B. With C. On D. For
13. A grand ceremony was held ______ honour of those who devoted their lives to our country.
A. in B. on C. at D. for
14. ______ spite of the bad weather, the sports meeting was held as planned in our school.
A. In B. On C. At D. For
15. ______ terms of cost, this project is much more practical than the previous one.
A. In B. On C. At D. For
16. The teacher often gives us advice ______ the form of a story to make it easier to understand.
A. in B. on C. at D. for
17. ______ the course of the summer vacation, I made a lot of new friends and learned a lot of
skills.
A. In B. On C. At D. For
18. We arrived at the cinema just ______ time to watch the opening scene of the new movie.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
19. She decided to make dinner at home instead ______ going to the restaurant with her friends.
A. of B. for C. with D. to
20. ______ but not least, we should learn to get on well with people around us in our daily life.
A. Last B. Late C. Latest D. Latter
21. ______ less than 100 experts were invited to the international meeting on environmental
protection.
A. Not B. No C. At D. For
（二）语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When I look back on my high school life, many memories come to mind.
______ a matter of
①
fact, one experience left a deep impression on me. At first, I was poor at English speaking and I was
afraid to talk with others. My English teacher noticed this and she encouraged me a lot.
______ the
②
help of her, I joined the English corner. I practiced speaking every day,
______ the hope of
③
improving my oral English.
______ terms of progress, I made great changes in just three months.
④
Once I even took part in an English speech contest.
______ spite of feeling nervous, I tried my best
⑤
and won the third prize. The prize was given to me
______ the form of a book and a certificate.
⑥
______ the course of preparing for the contest, I met many classmates who had the same hobby. We
⑦
helped each other and became good friends. Now I am no longer afraid of speaking English, and I
will remember my teacher’s kindness
______ ever. This experience tells me that as long as we keep
⑧
trying, we can succeed
______ time. Last but not
______, it also makes me know the importance
⑨
⑩
of friendship and help.
（三）短文填空
阅读下面短文，从方框内所给的短语中选择适当的形式填空，有两项多余，每个短语仅能
使用一次。
in response to, on guard, in the flesh, for free, instead of, far from, at first
A new shopping mall opened near our community last week.
______, people just went there to
①
have a look, not planning to buy anything. Some thought the goods there were
______ cheap, so
②
they were unwilling to spend money. But the mall held many activities to attract customers. For
example, it provided free drinks and snacks
______ for visitors. It also invited a famous singer to
③
perform
______, which made many young people excited. Besides, the mall trained many security
④
guards to be
______ against any possible danger.
______ the customers’ suggestions, the mall
⑤
⑥
also changed some of its rules to make shopping more convenient. Now many people choose to shop
in this mall
______ going to the far supermarket, and it has become a popular place in our
⑦
community.
参考答案
二、易错点突破练习
1. 补全句子
a
from
At
in
for
for
ever
on
in
in
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
in
With
in
In
In
in
In
in
instead
Last
⑪
⑫
⑬
⑭
⑮
⑯
⑰
⑱
⑲
⑳
㉑No
2. 翻译句子
As a matter of fact, being in the habit of reading well is of great benefit to our study.
①
In spite of the difficult task, we finished it in time with the help of our classmates.
②
In terms of skills, he is far from perfect, so he took part in the training in the hope of improving
③
himself.
No less than 300 people attended the activity held in honour of anti-epidemic heroes, and
④
memorial books were given out for free on the spot.
At first he refused to accept the advice, and later in response to his teacher's patient guidance, he
⑤
finally changed his mind.
The performance was shown in the form of a live broadcast, and I even had the honour to see the
⑥
leading actor in the flesh.
In the course of the trip, we didn't choose to take a taxi, but walked to enjoy the scenery along
⑦
the way instead.
Last but not least, we should be on guard against online fraud and stay alert at all times.
⑧
三、综合检测题
（一）单项选择
1-5 BABCA 6-10 BACBA 11-15 DBAAA 16-20 AABAA 21 B
（二）语法填空
As
With
in
In
In
in
In
for
in
least
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
（三）短文填空
At first
far from
for free
in the flesh
on guard
In response to
instead
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
of
