Элементарно об английских предлогах и фразовых глаголах = English Prepositions and Phrasal Verbs Elementary. Пособие
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my cooking, but now you’re nice ... it. You used to be unkind ...
my brother, but now you’re very kind ... him. You were very kind
... your hat; it really was nice ... you to keep calm ... that! You used to be mean ... the farm workers, but now you’re generous ... them. In fact, you used to be unpleasant … everybody and … everything, but now you’re pleasant ... everybody and ... everything. Tell me, Ed, what’s happened?’ ‘What’s happened, honey? I’ve discovered Shavex Shaving Cream! It sure was good ... you to give me that superb cream for my birthday.’
3.Paul and Tina are at a tennis school in Yorkshire. Paul is writing to his cousin. Fill each blank with the correct preposition.
1.My tennis racquet’s really good. I’m very pleased ... it.
2.But I’ve lost three tennis balls. I’m rather angry ... that.
3.Now I’ve only got three. I’ll be careful ... them.
4.Our first coach used to shout at us. He was very impatient ...
us.
5.Then he left. We weren’t sorry ... that.
6.The new coach is excellent. He’s very patient ... us.
7.At first I thought he was no good, but I was wrong ... that.
8.I won a match today. I’m rather pleased ... that.
9.My big match is tomorrow. I’m not worried ... it.
10.You said Yorkshire was nice. You were right ... that.
4.Tina’s letter from Yorkshire. Write at, of, in or on.
Dear Lucy,
Paul and I can canoe now! At last! So we’re very proud
... ourselves. Canoeing is a great sport, esреciallу in a river full ... rocks! Of course, we’re not very good ... it yet, and at first we were really bad … it. We fell into the river at least
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ten times, I’m sure ... that. I’m not afraid ... the river, but I’m not keen ... very cold water! Getting into the canoe was rather difficult too, but we’re quick … that now. So we’re enjoying ourselves, but we’re rather tired … the rain here. It’s been raining for three days.
Please write. I’ll be interested ... your news.
All the best,
Tina
5. Find the right ending for each sentence.
A.Children are usually fond
B.Rome is famous
C.Children usually get bored
D.They also usually get tired
E.Too much coffee is bad
F.We feel sorry
G.English people are proud
1.for its beautiful buildings.
2.of adults’ conversations.
3.for the nerves.
4.of their literature.
5.for sad people.
6.with reading long books.
7.of eating sweets.
6.Here are some facts about Phil Billy, a singer. Write about, as, for, with, at or to.
1.He’s very good ... singing.
2.But he’s also good ... an actor.
3.He’s always good ... any problems during recording.
4.He’s just rather bad ... arriving on time.
5.He’s very good ... his family.
6.He’s patient ... his children.
7.He says coffee is bad ... his voice.
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7.Here are two letters. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions.
Flat 4
185 Kings Road Chelsea London S.W.3 5th May 1979
Dear Daddy.
Thank you very much for the birthday present. I was very pleased … the Ferrari, but I didn’t like the colour, so I’m going to change it.
I saw Tom again yesterday. You’re worried … him, aren’t you? Well, don’t worry … him. He’s all right. He’s very good … his job, he’s a drummer in a pop group. I’m going to bring him for dinner next weekend, so you can meet him.
Love,
Samantha
P.S. We love each other very much. He isn’t interested … your money.
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Worth House,
Mansford, Hampshire.
15th May 1979
Dear Samantha,
I’m sorry ... last weekend. I was very angry ... Tom, but he was very rude ... me. I’m not a stupid old fool. I’m tired ... long-haired young men! He didn’t even dress for dinner! You love him, I know.
I just feel sorry ... you, and I’m worried ... your future. Tom likes pop music. He isn’t interested
... anything else. He isn’t interested ... you at all. You’re making a terrible mistake. And I’m glad he isn’t interested ... my money, because he isn’t going to get any.
Love,
Daddy
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8.A hotel receptionist is talking about her work.
In the blanks, use adjectives from the list on the right.
You have to be quite ... at speaking English, |
bored |
French, Spanish and German. You are ... for |
capable |
the keys to the rooms, and you have to be ... |
careful |
about writing down telephone messages ex- |
efficient |
actly. Also, you must be really ... at keeping |
good |
the list of guests up to date. Some guests are |
interested |
not very easy or pleasant, but you have to be ... |
patient |
with the difficult ones, you must at least seem |
polite |
to be ... in their problems, and of course you |
responsible |
must be ... to all of them! Naturally, there are |
tired |
times when I get ... of answering all their ques- |
|
tions, and at the end of a difficult day I some- |
|
times feel quite ... of screaming, but I never |
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really get ... with the work. |
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9. Translate into English.
1. Все были шокированы странным внешним видом Сюзанны. 2. Роберт женат на Деборе больше года. 3. Гарри боится змей. 4. Пит хорошо рисует. 5. Джим часто опаздывал на работу, и в результате ее лишился. 6. Ты хорошо поработал! Я очень доволен тобой. 7. Нам очень жаль его. 8. Я не пошла на вечер и очень сожалею об этом. 9. Я не ожидал от тебя такого поведения. Ты меня удивил. 10. Большое вам спасибо. Было любезно с вашей стороны помочь мне. 11. Гарри очень взволнован тем, что он поедет на работу в Германию. 12. Я сержусь на вас. 13. Она плохо играет в теннис. 14. Он был разочарован в своей новой работе. 15. Он разочаровался в друге. 16. Я был под сильным впечатлением от результатов ее работы. 17. Многие люди интересовались этой работой. 18. Комната была полна людей. 19. Она очень гордится своим сыном. 20. Я стыжусь того, что я сделал. 21. Он очень
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любит свою мать. 22. Кто является ответственным за это? 23. Он популярен среди своих учеников. 24. Он удовлетворен ее работой. 25. Я был уверен в его честности. 26. Фильм не оправдал мои ожидания. 27. Он был очень груб по отношению к своей сестре. 28. Она теперь совсем не зависит от своих родителей. 29. Они испытывали недостаток в пище. 30. Она расстроена из-за болезни брата. 31. Она нервничает из-за экзаменов. 32. Этот город славится своими памятниками. 33. Он был недоволен мной. 34. Было глупо с моей стороны одолжить ему деньги. 35. Статья готова к печати. 36. Она очень опытный преподаватель. 37. Она очень терпелива со своими детьми. 38. Я бездарен к игре на пианино. 39. Он блестяще успевает по литературе.
Noun + preposition
After many nouns we use particular prepositions. For example, we say (a) reason for, (an) example of, (an) increase in. Here are some common examples of these noun + preposition combinations:
difference between
There are a lot of differences between living in the country and living in a city.
reason for demand for need for respect for
What was the reason for the accident? There is a need for more houses in this area.
The firm closed down because there wasn’t enough demand for its product.
increase/decrease in rise/fall in
There has been an increase in the price of petrol.
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difficulty in doing something
Does he have much difficulty in doing his schoolwork?
But note: difficulty with something
Does he have much difficulty with his schoolwork?
ban on comment on influence on tax on
The teacher made some comments on the text. She has a good influence on her husband.
example of cause of |
picture/photograph of |
result of cost/price of |
way of |
This building is an example of good modern architecture. What was the cause of the accident?
Have you got a photograph of your family?
His success was the result of hard work/of working hard. This is my way of frying eggs.
answer to solution to reply to invitation to reaction to
Have you had an answer to your letter? I got an invitation to dinner yesterday.
I was surprised at his reaction to what I said.
Do you think we’ll find a solution to this problem?
attitude to/towards
What’s your attitude to/towards this idea?
relationship with
Our company has a very good relationship with the bank.
But note: relationship between
The relationship between our company and the bank is very good.
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Practice
1. Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.
1.I have a good relationship ... my boss. 2. He refused to give an answer ... my question. 3. What are the main differences ... the two countries? 4. We need a solution ... the world’s population problem. 5. Smoking is one of the causes ... heart disease. 6. Has there been an increase ... unemployment recently? 7. The government want to improve the relationship ... the police and the general public. 8. He is very shy and has great difficulty ... making friends. 9. I thought her attitude ... you was rather unpleasant.
10.There is no need ... you to shout. I can hear you. 11. Nobody knows the reason ... his decision. 12. The artist drew a picture ...
my mother. 13. The speaker made some comments ... the taxes in this country. 14. I wrote to Jim last week, but I still haven’t received a reply ... my letter. 15. There has been a rise ... the number of violent crimes.
2.Some time ago, Ted received this letter from a coach company. Fill in the blanks.
Dear Sir,
This letter is in reply ... your letter of 15 August. The reason
... the rise ... the cost ... hiring a coach is the recent increase
... the price ... petrol. This increase, as you know, has been the result ... problems in the oil industry.
We do understand the need ... inexpensive transport for your society, and we feel sure that you will not find a cheaper way ... taking your members to Cambridge. Of course, if there is a fall ... the price of petrol, there will be a decrease
... our charge to you.
Yours faithfully,
Da Cotten
Comfort Coaches Ltd.
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3. Translate into English.
1. На этот товар имеется большой спрос. 2. Все относились к нему с большим уважением. 3. У меня хорошие отношения с соседями. 4. Я знаю причину его отсутствия. 5. У меня есть фотография ее сына. 6. Я был доволен его дружеским отношением ко мне. 7. Вчера я получил ответ на свое письмо. 8. Я забыл послать ей приглашение на обед. 9. Я не вижу разницы между близнецами. 10. Меня удивила его реакция на мой вопрос. 11. В последнее время в нашей стране наблюдается рост (уменьшение) численности населения. 12. Я с трудом понимал его. 13. У меня не было трудностей с домашним заданием. 14. Что было причиной его смерти? 15. Есть ли смысл спешить? 16. В последнее время наблюдается рост (падение) цен. 17. Преподаватель сделал комментарий к тексту. 18. Я не имею на него никакого влияния.
Verb + preposition
Aftermanyverbsweuseparticularprepositions.Forexample, we say believe in and concentrate on. Here are some common examples of these verb + preposition combinations:
agree with someone about/on something (=have the same opinion as someone)
I agree with Dr Watson that you’re not the right person. I agree with her analysis of the situation.
He agreed with them about the need for change. We couldn’t agree on the meaning of that word.
agree to something (=say ‘yes’)
Do you think he’ll agree to their proposal?
Father has agreed to her marrying John.
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agree on/about something (= decide with someone else to do something or to have something)
Have you agreed on/about the price yet?
apologize (-ise) to someone for (doing) something I apologized to her for being late.
apply for
Are you going to apply for the job?
approve of
Do you approve of my idea?
believe in
Do you believe in life after death?
belong to
Does this book belong to you?
care about (= think someone/something is important)
I don’t care about money. Money can’t buy happiness.
care for someone/something:
i) = like something (usually in questions and negative sentences):
Would you care for a cup of coffee? (= Would you like...?) I don’t care for hot weather. (= I don’t like ... )
ii)= (look after; nurse)
She’s very good at caring for sick animals.
take care of (= look after)
Could you take care of the baby while I go out shopping?
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