1.(2016·天津卷·2)The dictionary is　　　　　:many words have been added to the language since it was published.

A.out of control           B.out of date

C.out of sight             D.out of reach

【解析】选B。考查介词短语辨析。句意:这本词典已经　　　　　:自从这本字典发行以来,这门语言中已经增添了很多字。out of date过时的,符合句意。out of control失去控制;out of sight看不见;out of reach够不着。

2.(2016·浙江卷·6)That young man is honest,cooperative,always there when you need his help.　　　,he’s reliable.

A.Or else           B.In short

C.By the way     D.For one thing

【解析】选B。考查介词短语。句意:那个年轻人诚实且有合作精神,当你需要他帮忙的时候,他总是在那儿。简言之,他是可以信赖的。in short简言之;or else否则,不然;by the way顺便说一下,顺便问一下;for one thing一则。