He worked hard at his study. _________, he passed the exam easily.
A. In fact B. For example C. At first D. As a result
【答案】D
【解析】句意:他努力学习。结果,他容易地通过了考试。考查介词短语。A. In fact事实上;B. For example例如;C. At first首先;D. As a result结果。由上文He worked hard at his study. 他学习很努力,以及下文he passed the exam easily. 他容易地通过了考试,可知“他学习努力的结果是他容易地通过了考试”,所以横线处应填“结果”,结合选项,可知D选项符合题意,故答案选D。