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Part C. Read the text below and think of the word which best
fi ts each space. Use only one word in each space.
RESCUED JUST IN TIME
Whenever I travel, the only problem is that I am always worried that
I’m going miss the plane, and I imagine the plane taking (22) … without
me, so I always set (23) … for the airport very early. Last winter I had to
fly to Paris to visit an old friend. We were friends from school and had always got (24) … very well. Unfortunately, we lost contact when she went
to university in France, and I had (25) … down many invitations because
I was too busy to spare the time. So, now this trip was going to be a good
chance for me to get (26) … for a short break, and to catch (27) … on
what we had both been doing. I called a taxi to take me to the airport,
with plenty of time to check (28) … and go to the duty-free shop. As the
time passed, I wondered what was going (29) … . It had been almost half
an hour, and the taxi still hadn’t (30) … up. I thought it might have (31)
… down, or run (32) … of petrol, so I phoned to find (33) … what was
happening. The line was busy. After trying to get (34) … for another 20
minutes, I realised I was in danger of missing my plane. Determined not
to let the whole situation get me (35)…, I searched through my address
book for another taxi company. Luckily I (36) … across the name of a
friend of mine who has a very fast sports car. When I phoned him, he was
only too happy to take me to the airport, and I caught the plane!
Part D. Put one suitable word in each space.
37. The government has allowed the coal industry to run … .
38. Robert was set … by two masked men and robbed.
39. Why didn’t you stick … for me instead of saying nothing?
40. Let’s run … the details of the arrangements just once more.
41. Most of my time is taken … with answering the phone.
42. I’ve run … against a number of difficulties in this area.
43. The buffet was set … on a number of low tables.
44. The next day, teams of local people set … clearing up the damage.
45. No one expected the government to stand … the agreement.
46. Hundreds of people turned … in the rain to see the prince.
47. I think a great opportunity has been missed … .
48. Richard and I have never really hit it … .
49. Getting up early really gets me … .
50. I’m afraid your story doesn’t really add … .
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PART TEN PREPOSITIONS
ORIENTATION: MARK ELLIOT ZUCKERBERG
10.1. Read the biography of a famous person and choose the
correct variant.
A COMPUTER PRODIGY, AN ENTREPRENEUR,
A PHILANTHROPIST AND JUST A GOOD GUY
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is an American
computer programmer and Internet entrepreneur. He is best known (1) of / for / to co-creating the social networking site Facebook, (2)
of / by / out of which he is chief executive and
president. Facebook was founded as a private
company when Mark Elliot Zuckerberg and
his associates were Harvard students. In 2010
Zuckerberg was named Time magazine’s Person
of the Year.
Born (3) in / into / to an ordinary American
middle-class family young Mark can boast (4) of / for / with a happy and
busy childhood. He excelled (5) in / to / on the classics taking (6) up / on /
into Latin, ancient Greek, Hebrew and French.
When a high school student he transferred his attention (7) on / at / to
sciences winning prizes in Math, Astronomy and Physics. He also dedicated enough time (8) with / on / to sports to become a fencing star and
captain of the school fencing team. Zuckerberg has been (9) in / onto / into
computers and software designing since his middle school years. Having
received his first programming lessons from his father, Mark later studied with a private tutor who was the first to call him a prodigy.
The boy was keen (10) in / on / at developing computer programs,
especially communication tools and games. While other kids were playing computer games, Mark was busy (11) with / by / — creating them.
Yet he never said goodbye to his other interests, often quoting ancient
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Latin and Greek poems (12) by / from / of memory or practicing with
his fencing team.
In his final high school year Zuckerberg built a music player that
made use (13) off / of / out of artificial intelligence to learn the user’s
listening habits. Microsoft and other computer giants tried to recruit the
young prodigy, but he chose to enroll (14) in / into / to Harvard University. There he studied psychology and computer programming.
What we now know is that Facebook was built for fun. Initially the
site contained pictures of several male and female students offering visitors (15) of / to / at the site to choose the hottest one. Mark Zuckerberg
took both the idea and the site name from Face Books – editions which
included photos and contact details of everybody who lived in the student dorms.
Facebook took (16) off / up / above immediately. The college even
had to shut it (17) up / down / of as it had overwhelmed Harvard server and prevented students (18) of / from / out of accessing the Internet.
There were some complaints of privacy violation as well. So Zuckerberg
apologized and got (19) to / down to / by updating his site spreading it to
other Universities. He chose blue as Facebook’s dominant color because
of his red-green color blindness.
Facebook’s popularity grew and Zuckerberg and his team turned
(20) off / away / down offers by major corporations to buy it. Mark says
money doesn’t really mean that much (21) to / for / by him. What he
cares (22) for / of / about is the mission of making the world open.
A movie based (23) about / on / at Zuckerberg and the founding
years of Facebook was released in October, 2010. The film stars Jesse
Eisenberg as Mark and neither idealizes nor romanticizes his personality. At first Zuckerberg was critical (24) about / in / of his portrayal by the
film but later he became quite gracious (25) over / of / about it.
He is a billionaire now, and he contributes extensively (26) to / for /
with various charities and foundations in addition (27) at / with / to his
own “The Start-up Education Foundation”. Together with Bill Gates
he signed a document known as the Giving Pledge. They promised to
donate to charity (28) at / in / on least 50% of their wealth and called (29)
out / of / on others (30) between / among / of the wealthy to follow them.
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10.2. Complete the sentences below with a suitable adjective
plus a preposition. Choose from the following. Some of the prepositions
will be used more than once.
ABSENT ABSORBED CRUEL ELIGIBLE FAMOUS FOND
FRIENDLY GOOD GRATEFUL ILL JEALOUS KEEN
PROUD RESPONSIBLE RICH SATISFIED SERIOUS
SHORT SIMILAR TERRIFIED
ABOUT AT FOR FROM IN OF ON TO WITH
1. Both my dogs are very … ice cream.
2. I’ve been … a cold for over a week.
3. I’ve always been …water ever since I nearly drowned as a child.
4. Mark’s been … school for over a month. He’ll have a lot of
catching up to do when he comes back.
5. Our daughter has just graduated as a doctor. We are very … her.
6. Could I phone you later, Alan? I’m a bit … time right now.
7. Costa Rica is … its beautiful scenery.
8. My cousin is very … music and can play four or five instruments.
9. I like ballet but I’m not very … opera.
10. Julie’s my oldest friend. We’ve been … one another since we
were at Primary school.
11. There’s no pleasing our teacher. He’s never … our work!
12. For the last time, who is … this mess?
13. We are … you for all you’ve done for us.
14. I’m afraid only single people under the age of thirty are … membership of this club.
15. Michael was … his sister’s success, even though he pretended to
be happy for her.
16. She is … her sister in character.
17. Australia is … natural resources.
18. He was so … what he was doing that he didn’t notice me come
into the room.
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19. Small children are often … animals without realizing it. They
don’t mean to hurt them.
20. You’re not … leaving this country and going to live in China,
are you?
10.3. Complete the paragraph using adjective+preposition
model.
AWARE DIFFERENT FAMOUS FULL INTERESTED LATE
READY RESPONSIBLE SIMILAR USED
A NEW PAGE
Everything was strange here at first because this new job is (1) … any
I’ve had before. But I’ve got (2) … it now, and I’m really enjoying it. I’m
mainly (3) … controlling the costs of the project. The work is quite hard,
and I must say I feel (4) … a holiday. The company expects people to do
overtime. I wasn’t (5) …that before I arrived because they hadn’t told me
at the interview, but I don’t mind. I’ve got a nice flat, which is very (6)…
the one I had in London. The only difference is that my flat here is (7) …
horrible old furniture. I keep falling over it! I live right by the harbor. It’s
a pity I’ve never been (8) … boats, because this is a good place for sailing.
The noise of the motor boats wakes me up every morning, so I’m never
(9) … work. The area is (10) … its seafood, which is great, because I love
eating fish, as you know.
10.4. Complete the sentences below using adjective+preposition
model.
ADDICTED ANGRY BAD BASED CAPABLE DISQUALIFIED
EXPERT FAMOUS FOLLOWED FULL INVOLVED
JEALOUS SURPRISED
1. Don’t ask me to add up the bill. I’m really … maths.
2. Although Tony wouldn’t admit it, everyone could see that he
was … his brother’s success.
3. Some people become so … the Internet that they spend all night
surfing the Web.
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4. Janet! I’m … you playing computer games when you are supposed to be working!
5. The city of Sydney is … its wonderful Opera House, amongst
other things.
6. The musical West Side Story was … Shakespeare’s Romeo and
Juliet.
7. For dinner we had grilled fish and vegetables … a huge serving of
strawberries and cream.
8. Teachers soon get … their students if they don’t do their homework.
9. “We know you weren’t alone, Biggs”, the detective said, “so,
who else was … the crime?”
10. Life is … surprises, isn’t it?
11. I know how to use the Internet, but I wouldn’t say I was … it.
12. Lately, several athletes have been … taking part in their events
because they failed their drug tests.
13. “Do you think politicians are … telling lies?” – “Everybody is!”
10.5. Complete each sentence with an alternative adjective that
fi ts the preposition.
ANNOYED DEFICIENT PLEASED PERFECT RUDE SCARED
1. As a director, he was always very polite … to his actors.
2. I was most upset … at missing the first part of the performance.
3. Looking at his height and appearance, you’ll soon realise he’s
wrong … for the part.
4. The show was totally lacking … in drama and suspense.
5. The director must be pretty disappointed … with the reviews he
received.
6. I could never be an actor, as I’m terrified … of going on stage.
10.6. Complete the following sentences using the prepositions
from the box.
ABOUT AT BY FOR IN OF ON WITH
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1. I once saw a notice that said: “Do not throw stones … this notice”.
2. I am astonished … the way my students can spend all night at the
disco and still make it into class the next morning.
3. There’s no point in getting upset … things which are beyond
your control.
4. I am a bit weak … science subjects, but I am trying to improve.
5. Are you familiar … Professor Wilhelm’s work on bilingualism in
parrots?
6. Susan is disabled but she likes to do things for herself. She hates
to be dependent … others.
7. Don’t you get annoyed … people who push past you without
saying “Excuse me”?
8. Sorry I’m late! I was so absorbed … my book, I didn’t realize
what time it was.
9. That’s no way to behave! You ought to be ashamed … yourself!
10. I wonder who is responsible … all that amazing graffiti you see
on public buildings?
11. Sarah is studying hard. She is intent … getting a good degree.
12. That remark was not worthy … you.
10.7. Complete each of the sentences using one of these
adverb + preposition pairs.
AROUND FOR AROUND TO AWAY FOR AWAY WITH BACK ON
BEHIND WITH DOWN TO DOWN WITH IN FOR IN WITH ON AT
OUT FOR OVER TO UP ON UP TO UP WITH
1. If you go into the park alone at night, watch … pickpockets.
2. If you can’t do the job, why don’t you hand it … someone else?
3. I’ve had so many other things to do lately that I’ve fallen … my
studies. Never mind, I’ll soon catch up.
4. I’ve been looking … somewhere to live, but I haven’t found anything suitable yet.
5. When the sky is red in the morning, it means we are … some bad
weather.
6. Is Pat ill again? He’s forever going … some illness or other!
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7. Just because I kissed you last night, don’t run … the idea that I
am serious about you.
8. “When are you going to mend that broken window?”—“Don’t
worry, I’ll get … it one of these days”.
9. I didn’t bring any money with me. If you pay for the meal, I’ll
settle … you later.
10. If you’re going to apply for that interpreter’s job, you’d better
brush … your French and German.
11. “When shall we meet for lunch?”—“Well, I’m free any time, so
I’ll fit … your plans”.
12. He thinks he’s superior to everyone else. That’s why he always
talks … people.
13. My sister was very disappointed when she went to see the Backstreet Boys in concert. She said the group failed to live … her
expectations!
14. My parents nag me constantly. They keep … me to smarten myself up and get a proper job.
15. When money is short, you have to think about cutting … luxuries.
16. “Did you get this booklet from a bookshop?” – “No, I had to
write … it”.
10.8. Choose the best alternative given in italics.
1. Our son, James Christopher, was born in / on the morning of 2
March.
2. Don’t forget that your final assignment must be handed to your
tutor – / on next Monday.
3. The soldiers didn’t arrive at the village on / in time so the rebels
had already burned the remaining houses.
4. Don’t be late for the concert. You know they always start dead
on / in time.
5. There has been no sign of the birds until / since nightfall.
6. The author’s latest play will be showing on Broadway October
up to / through December.
7. Payment of your electricity bill is now four weeks overdue. If
we do not receive payment on / by 31st July, we shall refer the
matter to the court.
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8. As he opened the shop at 7.30 in the morning, Mr Charles was
attacked by / with a baseball bat.
9. The definitive photograph of / by Marilyn Monroe is the one
where she is standing over an air vent.
10. Alexander Graham Bell worked as / like a teacher for much of
his life.
11. It was impossible to find anything of importance between /
among the papers.
12. It is the duty of governments today to take seriously the threat of
global warming, in spite of / for the sake of future generations.
13. Except / Apart for a few less experienced individuals, all of the
recent applicants were taken on.
14. This publication is made of / from paper from sustainable
forests.
15. Letters of application for this post should be completed in / with
handwriting.
10.9. Complete the sentences below with one of the following
nouns plus a preposition.
BASIS CAMPAIGN CHOICE CONTROL CRUELTY EXCUSE
FALL FREEDOM GENIUS ANGER KNOWLEDGE
OBJECTION OPPOSITE STRAIN PROBLEM
1. What is the … ‘timid’? Is it ‘bold’ or ‘brave’?
2. The … chewing gum is that it loses its flavour too quickly.
3. If you had a … marrying for love or marrying for money, which
would you do?
4. I know you have a cold, but that’s no … not doing your homework.
5. If you have to deal with overseas clients, a … foreign languages is
very useful.
6. Do you have any … my parking my car in front of your house?
7. Since the salmonella scare there has been a considerable … the
consumption of eggs.
8. Perhaps the three most important human rights are … hunger,
fear and persecution.
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9. Einstein hated school and often missed classes, but he was a real
… mathematics.
10. In the dispute between the union and the management, new
proposals have been put forward which should at least provide a
… discussion.
11. In our class, we can do as we like; our teacher has no … us at all.
12. The RSPCA is the Royal Society for the Prevention of …
Animals.
13. Overweight people should not jog because it puts a great … their
hearts.
14. The African elephant will be extinct within twenty years if an
international … the ivory trade is not started immediately.
15. Vandalising public property is the only way some youngsters can
express their … society.
10.10. Complete these sentences with a suitable preposition.
1. “Are all the preparations made?”—“Don’t worry, everything is
… hand”.
2. You can change your job, you can move house, but marriage is
meant to be … life.
3. “Please, Dad, can I go to the cinema with Angela tonight? …
all, I am thirty-three years old now!”
4. We didn’t know … certain whether they would come or not.
5. She told him … his face exactly what she thought of him.
6. Marianne is the sort of person who makes you feel immediately
… ease.
7. There was a lot of excitement in class … the announcement that
our teacher is moving to another school.
8. This is supposed to be a democracy, but it is a democracy …
name only.
9. The clock is to be sold … an auction.
10. My husband brought me some flowers today. He must be …
something!
11. Tom sent a copy of his will to his bank … safe keeping.
12. We don’t like the seaside much, but we usually take our holidays
there … the children’s sake.
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