Элементарно об английских предлогах и фразовых глаголах = English Prepositions and Phrasal Verbs Elementary. Пособие

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Practice

1. Fill in the gaps with the correct prepositions.

1. She doesn’t live in the city centre. She lives ... the outskirts. 2. Unfortunately, I will be away from home ... my birthday. 3. Bright colours are ... fashion this season. 4. I never stay out late

... night. 5. We will contact you ... the phone when your tickets are

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ready. 6. John has gone ... a walk by the lake. 7. ... second thoughts, I will have another slice of cake. 8. He wasn’t wearing his uniform because he was ... duty. 9. I can’t talk to you now. I’m ... a hurry. 10. Do you keep ... touch with anyone from school? 11. Lisa spilt her coffee on the carpet ... accident. 12. We haven’t been to the theatre ... ages. 13. I signed the letter ... behalf of the manager. 14. Medicine should be kept ... reach of children. 15. They left early this morning, so they must have arrived ... now. 16. I don’t understand how some people can listen to music and study ... the same time. 17. They’re having their house painted so they’re staying with us ... the time being. 18. You’d better not talk to Pam today; she’s ... a bad mood. 19. The company’s new product will be

... the market next month. 20. ‘You’re ... arrest!’ the policeman shouted to the robber. 21. The buses were ... strike yesterday. 22. He was ... breath when he finished the race. 23. Steve was ... school last week because he had flu. 24. She paid for her new stereo ...

cash. 25. They delivered the parcel to the wrong house ... mistake. 26. We must finish this project by Friday ... all costs. 27. Let’s meet

... a drink at O’Malley’s on Friday night. 28. After the storm, all the telephones in my neighbourhood were ... order and had to be repaired. 29. ... my horror, I noticed that the lock of the front door had been broken. 30. Customers can pay ... cheque if they wish to. 31. ... time ... time she would stop whatever she was doing, look out of the window and daydream. 32. ‘Can I speak to Mr Watley?’ ‘I’m afraid Mr Watley is away ... business. Would you like to leave a message?’ 33. ‘Did you grow up in a city?’ ‘No, I didn’t. I spent most of my childhood ... a farm.’ 34. ‘Do you know where the Johnsons live?’ ‘Yes, the live ... 102 Riley Road ... the city centre. I think their apartment is ... the 6th floor.’ 35. ‘Do you drive to work?’ ‘No, I always go to work ... foot but I return ... taxi.’ 36. ‘The Smiths must be away ... holiday. The lights in their house have been off for days.’ ‘Didn’t I tell you that they went ... a cruise but they will be back ... time for our dinner party next week?’ 37. ‘What do you like doing ... your free time?’ ‘I love reading plays ... Shakespeare and sometimes I go window-shopping ... town.’ 38. ‘How about going ... a swim ... the weekend?’ ‘I’d rather go ... a walk ...

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the countryside.’ 39. ‘Did you know that Mary went to a dietician

... help?’ ‘Really?’ ‘Yes. She was put... a diet and seems to have her weight... control now.’ 40. ‘When I was ... the bus yesterday, I got really embarrassed.’ ‘Why? What happened?’ ‘I stepped on a woman’s foot, ... accident of course, and she started screaming at me.’ 41. ‘I heard ... the radio that the bank near here was robbed this morning.’ ‘Oh really! I heard sirens ... the distance early this morning.’ 42. ... first, I thought she was arrogant, but then I realised she was just shy. 43. One of the main reasons ... the hole in the ozone layer is air pollution. 44. Being an only child can have its advantages. ... the other hand, it can be lonely at times. 45. ‘Is the cheapest way to send a parcel to Australia ... airmail?’ Paul asked. 46. I met Mr Harrods ... chance in the lift. 47. She worked as a waitress ... a while before going to university. 48. I dialled the wrong number ... mistake. 49. He explained his plans to us ... detail. 50. Call the fire brigade. The house is ... fire! 51. The office is

... a mess! We need to tidy it up. 52. ... my opinion, that was an excellent film. 53. My parents took me ... a tour of Italy. 54. Mr Jones can’t speak to you – he’s ... the phone. 55. When she was ill she stayed ... home for two weeks. 56. I met an old friend ... chance while I was out shopping. 57. I like to spend a month ... the seaside every summer. 58. On his voyage round the world, he was ... sea for six months. 59. They met while they were ... university. 60. Plans for the trip are still ... discussion. 61. We can’t use the bridge because it’s ... repair. 62. After his jogging, he was ... breath. 63. ...

my astonishment, I won $ 2,000. 64. Actors have to learn their lines ... heart. 65. Man is ... danger of ruining the planet. 66. She was ... a plane to Madrid when the bomb exploded. 67. We usually go ... bus because it’s cheaper than the train. 68. I left my purse ...

the bus when I got off. 69. I must pass my tests ... all costs. 70. The bus only stops here ... request. 71. I was ... a loss for words when I saw him. 72. Mum made the skirt ... hand. 73. ... the end of the programme she turned the television off. 74. ... the end they got married, but we had thought they never would. 75. We always eat lunch ... noon. 76. I usually go to bed ... midnight. 77. ... general people like her. 78. That particular model is not currently ... stock.

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79. I’m afraid we’re temporarily ... stock. 80. Say it ... English. 81. Spend the afternoon ... leisure in the town centre. 82. She wrote it ... pencil. 83. This is ... addition ... what I said yesterday. 84. He did it ... purpose, knowing it would annoy her. 85. The meeting has been, ... doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far. 86. The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still ... use today. 87. 400 people a year die of this disease ... average. 88. He bought the dictionary ... credit. 89. We tried ... vain to persuade her to go. 90. We had to hear about the whole journey ... beginning

... end. 91. On the day ... question we were in Cardiff. 92. Applications should be in by 31 October ... the latest. 93. She is very sensitive ... nature. 94. I can’t say ... certain when we’ll arrive. 95. Is your name ... the list? 96. How long were you ... the queue? 97. Don’t ask me to speak French! I’m ... practice. 98. They spoke

... whispers. 99. ... the whole I’m ... favour of the idea. 100. Some of these files seem to be ... place. 101. ... the circumstances, it seemed better not to tell him about the accident. 102. ‘Would you like to help us?’ ‘... a word, no.’ 103. She did it. ... pity. 104. He was there ... the request of his manager. 105. Is there somewhere we can discuss this ... private? 106. He could tell ... a glance what was wrong. 107. We all learn ... experience. 108. She had been ...

work for a year. 109. Eva told me about their relationship ... confidence. 110. She was all ... black. 111. He spoke ... a loud voice. 112. You’ve been ... my mind all day. 113. She lives ... her own. 114. ... brief, the meeting was a disaster. 115. If you need anything, I’m ... your service. 116. The bank is ... difficulty/ difficulties. 117. I’m ... need of some fresh air. 118. I’ll explain this to you step

... step. 119. We had to go and see the principal one ... a time. 120. She can recite the whole poem ... memory. 121. Nothing ...

earth would persuade me to go with him. 122. Another trip abroad this year is ... the question. 123. The proposals are currently ...

consideration. 124. He’s had ten days ... school. 125. Suddenly she felt old and ... . 126. I want you here by two o’clock ... fail. 127. She answered ... the affirmative. 128. We made the journey ...

land, though flying would have been cheaper. 129. What shall we serve ... lunch? 130. I think Mr Harris is ... lunch. 131. ... the next crossroads, turn right. 132. It’s cheaper if you book the tickets ...

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advance. 133. It was not serious, it was all done ... fun. 134. Have the passengers gone ... board yet? 135. He is still ... work on the painting. 136. Guests receive dinner ... arrival at the hotel. 137. Can I buy you lunch ... return for your help? 138. The kids were playing ... the street. 139. He was sitting alone ... the darkness. 140. There’s a hotel ... the corner of my street. 141. She is ...

no means an inexperienced teacher. 142. I waited for them ... the bottom of the hill. 143. A meeting was called ... the purpose of appointing a new treasurer. 144. Don’t stand outside ... the cold.

145.I had no idea that you and he were ... such intimate terms.

146.I’m looking for something a little more ... the ordinary.

147.You should spend more time ... doors in the fresh air. 148. I did it ... his advice. 149. My first novel was rejected by six publishers. ... the meantime I had written a play. 150. It’ll cost ... least 500 dollars. 151. Half the workforce are now ... strike. 152. She opened the book ... random and started reading. 153. Help was ... hand.

2. Choose the correct item.

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19.The plane went ... control, but the pilot managed to land it safely.

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3. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

Last year my family went ... holiday to Thailand. We went ... air; it was a very long journey but we were very well looked after ... the plane by all the stewardesses. When we arrived ... the airport we went directly to our hotel ... taxi. There was a lot of traffic ... the streets of the city and there were many people walking ... the pavements. We stayed ... a large hotel ... the outskirts of Bangkok. We were given a wonderful suite ... the top floor of the hotel. The most enjoyable day I had was when we went ... a trip ... boat, down the river to the crocodile farm. We had a wonderful holiday.

4. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

Last year I went ... a trip which was an absolute disaster. I was going to Berlin ... business when ... accident, I got ... the wrong train. We were ... the way to Brussels before I realised my mistake. When I got to Brussels I had more problems because all my money was

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... German Marks and I didn’t have my credit card with me. ...

chance, I found a helpful policeman, who was soon ... the phone to my company. Thanks to his help I was able to arrange for some money to be sent to a nearby bank. I spent that night in a hotel and paid my bill ... cash before leaving. ... the end I got to Berlin twenty-four hours later than I had expected. Everyone thought my trip was a big joke, especially when I told them I had seen Brussels

... the way.

5. Fill in the gaps below.

I live ... my own ... the suburbs ... the outskirts of London. My flat is ... the second floor and it’s ... good condition. It consists ... four rooms and is very convenient ... the shops. The bedroom looks out onto a garden, which I share ... four other people. I want to convert the bedroom ... a study. I found the flat ... an agency.

6. Translate into English.

1. Мысли выражаются посредством слов. 2. Выучите это стихотворение наизусть. 3. Извините, я набрал ваш номер по ошибке. 4. Путешественники шли ночью и отдыхали днем. 5. За завтраком он сидел напротив меня. 6. С первого взгляда девушка ему не понравилась. 7. В настоящее время Джон дома. 8. Извините, я опять опоздал, но я сделал это ненамеренно. 9. С одной стороны вы правы, но с другой стороны, вы должны понять своего оппонента. 10. Вам понравился новый фильм? – Напротив, мне он очень не понравился. Он очень скучный. 11. Дом был охвачен огнем, и никто не мог подойти близко к нему. 12. Кто сегодня дежурный? 13. Если погода хорошая, я иду в институт пешком. 14. В этом магазине продают книги на иностранных языках. 15. Как часто вы ходите в кино? – В среднем два раза в месяц. 16. После некоторого размышления мы решили лететь в Москву самолетом. 17. Гости по очереди подходили к хозяйке и благода-

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