【题目】A big whale was caught _______ the coast by two fishermen
A.along
B.on
C.across
D.off

【答案】D
【解析】along沿着；on在...之上；across在...对面；off the coast 表示在海洋中靠近海岸线的地方。句意：一头巨鲸在靠近海岸处被两名渔民捕获。故选D。