Элементарно об английских предлогах и фразовых глаголах = English Prepositions and Phrasal Verbs Elementary. Пособие
.pdfрили ее. 18. В конце концов мальчика нашли за три мили от деревни. 19. Вы влюблены в этого человека? 20. Вы должны принести ему извинения публично. 21. Если вы попадете в беду, дайте мне телеграмму. 22. Короче говоря, вы сегодня не готовы к уроку. 23. Я не помню эту книгу. Во всяком случае, принесите ее, пожалуйста, завтра. 24. Он помогает всем, кто нуждается. 25. Иначе говоря, он проспал и опоздал на поезд. 26. Письмо было трудно читать, так как оно было написано карандашом. 27. Попасть в Санкт-Петербург можно пароходом, поездом, самолетом. 28. Между прочим, вы читали эту книгу? 29. Обязательно позвоните мне, когда будете в Москве. 30. Он сообщил мне о своем приезде телеграммой. 31. Ни
вкоем случае не говорите ей об этом! Она очень расстроится. 32. Вы должны пойти туда немедленно. 33. Наконец, он решился поговорить с женой об отъезде. 34. Он решил достать эту книгу любой ценой. 35. Я застал Мэри в слезах, но она ничего не хотела объяснить. 36. Давайте отложим эту работу на некоторое время. 37. Лекция началась вовремя. 38. Разрешите выразить благодарность от имени моих коллег. 39. На прошлой неделе мы посмотрели интересный фильм по телевизору. 40. Мы встали на восходе солнца и отправились
вгоры. 41. Сейчас мы вне опасности. 42. У нас каникулы. 43. Она была в плохом настроении. 44. Она всегда одевается
вчерное. 45. Когда ему было 16 лет, он бросил школу. 46. Он любит почитать на досуге. 47. Он ехал со скоростью 100 километров в час. 48. Два государства находятся в состоянии войны. 49. Я встретил его в вестибюле в конце концерта. 50. Джон не мог решиться, куда ему поехать на каникулы. Наконец/В конце концов он решил поехать в Германию. 51. На моих часах 2 часа. 52. Кошки спят днем, а охотятся ночью. 53. Я сделал это нечаянно. 54. Я сделал все это сам. 55. Ее отец был врачом по профессии. 56. Я встречаю его время от времени. 57. Как бы вы сказали это по-английс- ки? 58. У него была собака, которую звали Рексом. 59. Вам не обойтись без нас. 60. Комната была в беспорядке. 61. Он сейчас в экспедиции на Урале. 62. В списке 20 студентов.
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63. Все наши усилия оказались напрасными. 64. Он сейчас в отпуске. 65. Она сделала это из зависти. 66. Больница все еще ремонтируется. 67. Сначала я хотел позвонить ему, но потом передумал. 68. Вы можете пока оставить здесь свой чемодан. 69. Мой брат находится в командировке в Лондоне. 70. Час назад они ушли на прогулку и еще не вернулись.
71.Я расплачусь наличными/кредитной карточкой/чеком.
72.Я читаю рассказ О. Генри. 73. Ты не хочешь искупаться?
74.Мы встретились случайно. 75. Я люблю кофе с молоком на завтрак. 76. Что он сейчас делает? – Он говорит по телефону. 77. По моему мнению, он прав. 78. Я слышал эту новость по радио. 79. Обычно она людям нравится.
Revision
1. Decide which word is correct.
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I saw a really funny programme ... television. |
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You can see all the information … the screen. |
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Are these pictures … sale? |
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Could you let me know … Friday at the latest? |
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The audience clapped … the end of the show. |
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6. I’ve lived here ... last year. |
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7. What’s the matter ... your car? |
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8. We could see the balloon high … the town. |
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9. There was a fall … ten per cent in prices. |
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10. The house was burgled … we were out. |
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11. What’s the difference … a boat and a ship? |
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12. Rupert’s new car looks more … an aeroplane. |
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13. We’re all bored … this game. |
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14. I can’t find my keys. I had them a minute … . |
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15. We get lots of requests … help. |
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18. We do most of our business … summer. |
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19. The job is similar … my old one. |
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20.Don’t put the blame … me! It was Carol who broke the window.
a) for b) to c) on d) with
21. It’s typical ... her not to admit she’s made a mistake.
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22.He was very polite because he wanted to make a good impression … the new boss.
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23. I dreamt ... my old teacher last night. |
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24. Heavy rain was the cause ... the flood. |
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25. I’d like to go out for dinner ... a change. |
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26. The answers to the exercise are ... page 78. |
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27. I like all vegetables; lettuce and cabbage ... particular.
a) for b) on c) in d) by
28. This writer’s books are always popular ... the readers.
a) among b) by c) with d) for
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2.Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the f irst. Use the word in brackets.
e.g. This is the Glasgow train. (going) This train is going to Glasgow.
1.Scott is a resident of Washington. (lives)
2.I’m travelling to Italy as part of my job. (business)
3.Friday morning is a busy time for me. (I’m)
4.They started playing an hour ago. (been)
5.Jonathan can play tennis very well. (good)
6.I’m rather busy now. (moment)
7.We took a plane to Budapest. (air)
8.Nigel passes the newsagent’s every day. (goes)
9.The company is planning to reduce the workforce. (reduction)
10.We got to our guest-house early enough for a meal. (time)
3. Complete the sentences using the words in the boxes. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.
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1. We’re meeting ... the clock tower ... North Street ... 8 o’clock this evening. 2. I went shopping ... town ... Friday afternoon. 3. We’re thinking ... going ... the concert ... Saturday. Are you interested ... coming? 4. She’s been studying ... the University ...
Manchester ... the past three years. 5. He had great difficulty ...
finding a job when he was living ... the north of England. 6. They live ... 148 Dyke Road. Their flat is ... the second floor. 7. We took
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a lot of photographs ... our visit ... Rome last summer. 8. ... my opinion they show too many old films ... TV. 9. They went away
... holiday ... the end of last week. 10. They’ve been staying ... the International Hotel ... Oxford Street ... they arrived ... England. 11. He’s suffered ... bad headaches ... he had the accident. 12. ...
first I didn’t want to go swimming in the river, but ... the end I changed my mind. 13. My brother worked ... a tourist guide ...
London ... three months ... the summer. 14. I found an old photograph ... the floor ... the bed ... my room. 15. When she was a child, she dreamt ... being a famous dancer. 16. I’m not very good
... making decisions. 17. You can depend ... him to arrive ... time; he’s never late. 18. We’ve arranged to meet ... a cafe ... a drink
... 9 o’clock this evening. 19. I have a very good relationship ...
my sister. 20. There is no need ... you to worry ... me. I’ll be all right. 21. You’re very different ... your mother, but quite similar
... your father. 22. They’re looking ... a house ... four bedrooms and a garden. 23. The police accused the woman ... stealing the money. 24. ‘Do you know a pop band called Running Heads?’ ‘No, I’ve never heard... them.’ 25. Newcastle is a large, commercial and industrial city ... a population of about 300,000. It is ... the north-east of England, ... the River Tyne. 26. Is there very much difference ... the two word processors? 27. I’ve always wanted my parents to be proud ... me. 28. People are angry ... the increase ...
food prices. 29. I complained ... the shop assistant ... the hole ...
the sweater. 30. My parents first went ... Greece ... a short holiday … 1980. 31. She was engaged … Tom … a long time but then, she married someone else! 32. I’ll see you ... a couple of minutes. 33. You were right ... the party – you said it would be great fun.
4. For each gap, add a wÓrd, or choose from those given.
Yesterday afternoon I went (...) the airport to meet Pierre who was coming (...) Paris to spend a few days with me. I arrived (...) the airport (...) two o’clock, went (...) a waiting room and sat (...). When it was announced that the plane was an hour late, I decided
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to go (...) a stroll. I got (...), walked (...) the room and (out/out of/ outside/to) the door. I was just walking (from/away/ along/away from) the building, when I saw an old friend coming (to/at/towards/near) me. We chatted for a moment, then went back (inside/into/to/at) and (...) some steps (...) the bar (...) the first floor directly (on/above/across/ down) the waiting room, where we had a few drinks, while from time to time aeroplanes roared (on/over/ across/through) our heads.
Suddenly I remembered Pierre. We rushed (...) the steps (...) the waiting room (under/below/down/outside). (...) the information desk, I was told that the plane (...) Paris had arrived 40 minutes earlier. I hurried (...) the building, got (...) my car and drove rapidly (from/out/ away/away from). When I arrived home I found Pierre sitting (in/at/on/into) his suitcase (out/out of/under/outside) my front door.
5. Put in the missing prepositions.
I. Mary didn’t like the director. She was annoyed ... him. 2. John is very clever. He’s brilliant ... physics and chemistry. 3. I’m not sure ... the price, but I think they cost about $6. 4. It was the day of the concert, and everybody was busy ... the preparations. 5. I didn’t expect to win the match. I was quite surprised ... the result. 6. Smoking is bad ... you. 7. My friends have been good ... me. 8. Put your complaint ... writing. 9. Mary was pleased ... the exam results. She had got good marks in most subjects. 10. He came ...
his bike. 11. I got the information ... the Internet. 12. He thought the chair was made ... wood but ... his surprise it was all plastic. 13. ... the top left corner of the picture I can see a hill; ... the bottom of the hill there is a bicycle. 14. There’s a shop ... the corner of the street that sells vegetables ... morning ... night. 15. ... dessert, we had a lovely cake made ... chocolate and almonds. 16. ...
my opinion, you can’t go to the party ... a dress ... that. 17. We waited and waited; ... the end, we decided to go back home. 18. If we go there ... the bus, we’ll have more time to chat. 19. We live in
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a house ... a green door. 20. He is very keen ... golf. 21. |
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a car ... turning |
the key. 22. You |
open a tin ... a tin |
opener. |
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hour. 25. I waited ... weeks |
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arrived. |
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a short journey but we went ... my car. 28. She was still angry ...
the result. 29. ... general, she has a good life. 30. Everyone was happy ... Elaine. 31. I’d prefer a cold drink ... a coffee ... the moment. 32. She was ... the phone when I went into the room. 33. There’s
no simple solution ... |
this problem. 34. I was sorry ... poor Mela- |
nie. 35. I’m sorry ... |
the mistake. 36. I didn’t spill my drink ... |
purpose. 37. The house next door is ... sale. 38. It’s the best hi-fi ...
the market. 39. ... the whole it’s a good idea, but there are one or
two problems. 40. It’s a long journey. Let’s stop somewhere ... the
way and have a meal. 41. Would you mind moving? You’re rather ...
the way here. 42. There’s something I want to listen to ... the radio.
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a big crowd ... |
the shop waiting ... |
it to open. 45. David hurt him- |
self. He fell ... |
his bicycle. 46. I did the crossword ... five minutes. |
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47. Sarah works in here. She uses this room ... her study. 48. Could you walk thirty miles ... a day? 49. The woman sitting next to me left the train ... Chesterfield. 50. We spent the whole holiday ...
the beach. 51. If the plane is late, we won’t get to Paris ... time for our connecting flight. 52. How can the buses run ... time with all these traffic jams? 53. I don’t think Branson is capable ... committing murder. 54. I’ve never heard ... him in my life. 55. We ran ...
the bridge and then stopped.
6. Put in the missing prepositions.
1. If you go to the USA you need to exchange euros ... dollars . 2. Everyone in the company got a pay rise … James. 3. She wasn’t polite ... her boss so she lost her job. 4. I’m afraid ... spiders. Are you? 5. I didn’t know she was married ... him! 6. Are you angry
... what happened? 7. I was delighted ... the present you gave me.
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8. It was very nice ... you to do my shopping for me. Thank you very much. 9. We enjoyed our holiday, but we were a bit disappointed ... the hotel. 10. I’m sorry ... what I did. I hope you are not angry ... me. 11. I wrote ... the hotel complaining ... the poor service we had received. 12. That’s a good idea. Why didn’t I think
... that? 13. His parents don’t approve ... what he does, but they can’t stop him. 14. What happened … the money I lent you? What did you spend it ... ? 15. I complimented her ... her English. She spoke very fluently and her pronunciation was excellent. 16. A few minutes later, the whole building was ... fire. 17. She does most of her work ... a computer. 18. They’ve been ... love ever since they first met. 19. I’ll send the information ... email. 20. I can’t talk ...
you now. I’m ... a hurry. 21. Payment can be made ... credit card or ... cheque but not ... cash. 22. Please complete your personal details ... capitals. 23. He walked out of the room ... answering me. 24. Did you take notes ... the lecture? 25. Oh no! My passport is
... date. 26. These latest figures are ... date. 27. We went ... a coach tour of Europe. 28. There’s a need ... more houses. 29. … buying us dinner last night, he paid … the theatre tickets. 30. You’ve been absent ... so many classes that you’ll have to repeat the year. 31. We were disappointed ... this restaurant – the service was so slow. 32. He used such bad language I was really shocked ... what I heard. 33. Have you heard ... Sarah lately? 34. Can I pay ... English pounds? 35. We’d like to discuss our conctract with you and agree ... new terms, if possible. 36. I was ashamed ... having lied
... her. 37. He’s been ... of work ... over six months and can’t afford to go ... holiday. 38. Two minutes later we were safely ... the taxi. 39. We landed ... a small airport. 40. There’s a good film ...
the cinema. 41. It was very cold ... the cinema. 42. We need your response ... tonight. 43. Scrabster is ... the north coast. 44. They live ... Coronation street ... number 32. 45. I’ve left my briefcase ...
the office. I left it ... the chair ... the corner. 46. They live in Seal, a small village ... the road ... Folkenstone. 47. They may feel jealous ... your success. 48. There’s a problem ... his passport. 49. It’s difficult …young people ... their own. 50. They are getting pretty fed up ... him. 51. I can’t stand the heat, I’m not very used ... it.
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52. We will always care ... freedom. 53. They agreed ... a plan of action. 54. ... a few days I felt much better.
7. Put in the missing prepositions.
1. My daughter, Jane, never dreamed ... receiving a letter ... a girl
... her own age ... Holland. Last year, we were travelling ... the Channel and Jane put a piece ... paper ... her name and address ... it ... a bottle. She threw the bottle ... the sea. She never thought ... it again, but ten months later, she received a letter
... a girl ... Holland. Both girls write ... each other regularly now. However, they have decided to use the post office. Letters will cost a little more, but they will certainly travel faster.
2. The plane was late and detectives were waiting ... the airport all morning. They were expecting a valuable parcel ... diamonds ... South Africa. A few hours earlier, someone had told the police that thieves would try to steal the diamonds. When the plane arrived, some ... the detectives were waiting ... the main building while others were waiting ... the airfield. Two men took the parcel ... the plane and carried it ... the Customs House. While two detectives were keeping guard ... the door, two others opened the parcel. ... their surprise, the precious parcel was full ... stones and sand!
3. Our neighbour, Captain Charles Alison, will sail ... Portsmouth tomorrow. We shall meet him ... the harbour early ... the morning. He will be ... his small boat, Topsail. Topsail is a famous little boat. It has sailed ... the Atlantic many times. Captain Alison will set out ... eight o’clock, so we shall have plenty of time. We shall see his boat and then we shall say goodbye ...
him. He will be away ... two months. We are very proud ... him. He will take part ... an important race ... the Atlantic.
4. The Greenwood boys are a group ... populr singers. ... present, they are visiting all parts ... the country. They will be arriving
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