2019年mpa考试英语真题——介词和介词短语1218

{01}Oil prices have risen _____ 32 percent since last year, _____ a record $84.65 a barrel on Nov.9.
A.by; reached
B.by; reaching
C.by; to reach
D.to; reaching
解析：
本题选B。

{02}We discussed where to go for a whole morning, but we decided to stay at home _____.
A.at the end
B.by the end
C.in the end
D.on the end
解析：
本题选C。