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15. Phil continued working long hours, ... his doctor recommended
him not to get overloaded.
a. even though c. as if
b. even if d. despite
III. Дополните следующий диалог, заполнив пропуски соответс-
твующими союзами:
Vick:
Rachel:
Vick:
Rachel:
Vick:
Rachel:
Vick:
Rachel:
Vick:
Rachel:
Vick:
What are you going to do (1) (after / since) you graduate from
the university, Rachel?
Vicky and I will be off to the States (2) (as soon as / as long as)
this term is over. We are going to travel around, and may go
to Canada (3) (so that / so as) to see some friends of Vicky’s.
We’ve been thinking about nothing else (4) (since / until) we
bought our plane tickets.
It sounds great. How are you getting around in the States?
By Greyhound bus. I know it takes longer than flying, (5)
(but / despite) it’ll be more interesting. We fly to Los Angeles
and (6) (then / after) we’re taking the bus to New York. We’re
going to buy a special ticket (7) (in order / so that) we can go
anywhere we like on the way.
Yes, it’s better by bus (8) (as / that’s why) you can stop off at
interesting places.
Of course, the bus will probably be tiring.
Maybe you should take plenty of money (9) (even if / in case)
you decide to fly instead.
I’ll have to be careful with my money. I hope to stay out
there (10) (unless / until) I have to come back and start my
job in September. I’m really looking forward to the trip, (11)
(though / as though) I’ll be sad to leave here. And what about
you? What are you doing this summer?
I’ll go away somewhere (12) (if / as if) I could afford to. But
I’m working. I’ve got no money, (13) (for / so) I’ll have to
earn some.
Have you really got no money (14) (in addition to / in spite of)
the fact that you’ve had a part-time job this term?
You know me, Rachel. (15) (If / In case) I’ve got money,
I spend it.
IV. Дополните рассказ, заполнив пропуски соответствующими
союзами:
Owning a car has several advantages. First of all you can go wherever
you want, whenever you want. You don’t have to depend on public trans-
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port and (1) … you feel more independent. (2) … this you are able to give
lifts to friends, or carry heavy loads of shopping.
(3) … , there can be problems, especially (4) … you live in a city.
Running a car can be expensive, and you have to spend money on items
such as petrol, servicing the car, and repairs. You might (5) … have problems with parking, as everywhere is becoming more and more crowded
with cars. (6) … , most people feel that the advantages of owning a car
outweigh the disadvantages. (7) … , most young people of my age start
driving (8) … they can.
Personally, I think that cars nowadays have become essential, but I
also feel that they cause a lot of problems (9) … they are noisy and dirty.
(10) … , the large numbers of cars on the road means that most towns
and cities are organized for the convenience of cars, and the needs of
pedestrians are ignored.
1. a. however b. yet c. as a result d. because
2. a. Except b. Besides c. Moreover d. In addition
3. a. Despite b. Furthermore c. Thus
4. a. in case b. unless c. if d. even if
5. a. also b. either c. too d. as well
6. a. As b. Although c. Nevertheless d. Since
7. a. For b. Consequently c. So that d. Otherwise
8. a. while b. as long as c. just as d. as soon as
9. a. since b. because of c. still d. due to
10. a. Yet b. Moreover c. Therefore d. That’s why
d. On the other hand
V. В каждом предложении найдите и исправьте ошибки:
1. Mark put on his glasses so as he could see the blackboard better.
2. Hardly had the plane taken off than it began to develop engine
trouble.
3. He has a lot of good qualities beside being hardworking and intel-
ligent.
4. The driver stopped to let on more passengers as though the bus was
already full.
5. The first applicant for the post was both fast and efficient; still we
hired her immediately.
6. You must always have a good breakfast every morning how late you
are.
7. Trees are being planted by the roadside so that to reduce traffic
noise.
8. You should always keep a well-stocked first aid kit in the house if
minor accidents.
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9. You shouldn’t try to make a living as an artist until you have both
talent and good connections.
10. Owing to increase sales, the company is starting a new advertising
campaign next week.
11. Neither Jane Austen not Emily Bronte ever got married, although
they both wrote well-known love stories.
12. Some scientists predict that the world economy will suffer an-
other crisis because the shortage of drinking water.
13. Her 14-year old son has startling intelligence, despite he wastes
plenty of time playing computer games.
14. Reading is a good way to learn new words; nevertheless, you can
learn how to spell words correctly.
15. Some people think Bella succeeded in business in spite of her
charming personality rather than her business skills.
VI. Заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу союзами, наре-
чиями или предлогами:
1. I’ve been feeling better … I started to take this new medication.
2. I’m not going to stop working now. I’ll keep doing it … I finish.
3. As a rule, we go for long walks at weekends … to get some fresh
air.
4. … I had quarrelled with my husband I went shopping in town and
lost all my money – it wasn’t my day yesterday.
5. … of certain economic difficulties faced by the country, it has great
potential to overcome them.
6. … had I entered the office than the telephone started ringing.
7. She accepted the job just … of the salary, which was very high.
8. We should try to set up a business that will last … for a year but
forever.
9. I’ll keep you company … the train comes.
10. This letter is rather urgent. Could you pass it to Miss Kelly … as
she returns to the office?
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Предлоги времени
AT
обозначает точное время
at 10 o’clock в 10 утра
at noon, at midnight в полдень, в полночь
at dinner time во время обеда
at sunrise, at dawn
на рассвете
at sunset на закате
at the beginning (end) of the day в начале (конце) дня
at present в настоящее время
at the moment в данный момент
at this (that) time в это (то) время
at the same time в это же время
Запомните выражения с предлогом at:
at night ночью
at times временами, иногда
at Christmas на Рождество (праздник)
at (the age of) 25 в (возрасте) 25 лет
at the weekend, at weekends в выходные дни
ON
обозначает день, дату
on (the following) Monday в (следующий) понедельник
on that day (evening)
on 26 May 2019
в тот день (вечер)
26 мая 2019 года
on the morning of the 9th утром 9-го числа
on my birthday
on the wedding day
on the anniversary
в день рождения
в день свадьбы
в годовщину
on Christmas Day в день Рождества
on New Year’s Eve
on Easter Sunday
в канун Нового года
в Пасхальное воскресенье
Запомните выражения с предлогом on:
on Friday morning в пятницу утром
on a cold evening холодным вечером
on a summer night
on weekdays
летней ночью
в будние дни
on vacation, on holiday в отпуске, на каникулах
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IN
обозначает часть суток, период времени
in the morning (afternoon, evening) утром (днем, вечером)
in the early (late) morning
in the daytime
in the middle of the day
in the night ночью
in May
in winter (spring, summer, autumn) зимой (весной, летом, осенью)
in (the year) 2013 в 2013 (году)
in the (early, late) 90s
in one’s fifties за 50 (в возрасте 50-59 лет)
in the 19th century в XIX-м веке
in the Middle Ages
in those days в те дни
in the past
in (the) future
in the last six months
in the next two days
in one’s free time
in no time очень быстро
in a few minutes через несколько минут
in three weeks, in three weeks’ time через 3 недели
ранним (поздним) утром
в дневное время
в середине дня
в мае
в (начале, конце) 90-х годов
в Средние века
в прошлом
в будущем
за последние 6 месяцев
в течение следующих 2 дней
в свое свободное время
Обратите внимание на употребление предлогов on, in, at в
следующих словосочетаниях:
– The 11 o’clock train left . – 11-часовой поезд отправился
вовремя (точно по времени).
I arrived at the theatre . – Я приехала в театр вовремя (за-
благовременно).
– The palace was built the 17th century. – Дворец был
построен в конце XVII века.
Everything will turn out well– В конце концов все закон-
чится благополучно.
– We always write an essay the school year. –
В начале учебного года мы всегда пишем сочинение.
God made heaven and earth. – Вначале бог создал
небо и землю.
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Следующие фразы не требуют предлога:
the day before yesterday
the day after tomorrow
yesterday (tomorrow) evening
last (next) week
this month
this time next week
all day long
once (twice, three times) a day
one day
позавчера
послезавтра
вчера (завтра) вечером
на прошлой (следующей) неделе
в этом месяце
в это время на следующей неделе
весь день
один (два, три) раза в день
однажды
some day когда-нибудь
the other day
every other day
на днях
через день
К предлогам времени также относятся следующие предлоги:
Предлог Значение Примеры
BEFORE до, раньше
AFTER после, за
FROM …
TILL (TO)
BETWEEN между between 9 and 11 a.m.
BY
UNTIL
(TILL)
SINCE
FOR в течение
DURING
WITHIN
OVER
с … по
к,
не позже чем в
до
с,
начиная с
в течение,
во время
не позднее,
в течение
за, в,
в течение
before breakfast
before the end of the year
after dinner
the day after tomorrow
from morning till night
a week from today
by 5 o’clock
by the end of the week
until midnight
till tomorrow
since childhood
since early morning
for a week
for a long time, for ages
during the holidays
during the film
within a week
within 24 hours
over the last few years
over the past three days
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I. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа:
1. The classes usually start (at / in / on) 9 a.m.
2. The day (in / on / at) which the President of the United States is
inaugurated is March 4 every leap year.
3. We got to the airport (at / in / on) time to have a coffee before
checking in.
4. The service we received at the hotel was excellent (on / since / from)
the very beginning.
5. Mr. Frederick is busy (in / at / on) the moment.
6. I’ve been waiting for Tom (since / for / from) 6 p.m.; I wonder if
he’s lost his way.
7. My daughter graduated from high school (in / on / at) the age of 16.
8. I tried to persuade him but (in / at / from) the end I gave up.
9. If we ever go camping again, it’s going to be (at / in / on) summer,
not autumn.
10. Smartphone usage has doubled (over / since / from) the past three
years.
11. She has every intention of completing this project (for / within /
since) a week.
12. Mr. Hutchinson is 63. He’ll be retiring from his job (over / in / at)
two years’ time.
13. Why don’t you come for a drink (at / in / on) Saturday evening?
14. I’m going on a three-day study trip tomorrow. I’ll be away (by /
until / to) Monday.
15. She felt a certain obligation towards him because of everything he
had done for her (in / on / at) the past.
16. We set off (on / at / in) dawn and reached the peak of the moun-
tain (by / for / to) noon.
17. Prices in the shops have hit the roof (at / since / over) the last few
weeks.
18. Did she send you a card (for / on / at) your birthday?
19. A notice on the door reads “Opening hours: (since / from / at)
9 a.m. (till / by / at) 10.00 p.m.”
20. (On / At / In) 2011, Belarus stopped the practice of changing the
clocks twice (– / in / within) a year.
II. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа:
1. … two weeks’ time, the school year will be over!
a. After c. For
b. In d. Till
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2. Our son was born … the evening of 8th October.
a. in c. since
b. on d. at
3. She has been sitting and waiting for the mail to arrive … all day long.
a. – c. on
b. since d. for
4. Who knows what the world will be like … the year 2050?
a. until c. on
b. at d. in
5. Take some warm clothes, because the temperature drops … night.
a. in c. during
b. on d. at
6. … present we are working at a new management strategy.
a. On c. At
b. Until d. In
7. Try not to not plug into your social media first thing … tomorrow
morning.
a. in c. on
b. – d. at
8. Peter managed to break his leg … the first day of his skiing holiday.
a. on c. at
b. in d. from
9. This information may prove to be very useful … the near future.
a. by c. at
b. on d. in
10. Today, … the 21st century, people write as never before – in print and
online.
a. in c. at
b. on d. for
11. Unemployment can start decreasing … the end of next year.
a. in c. by
b. after d. within
12. … three years’ absence Frank returned to his home.
a. After c. Over
b. Before d. Since
13. The police office is open … every day except Sundays.
a. at c. –
b. in d. on
14. My classmates prepared a surprise for me … my birthday.
a. on c. at
b. in d. during
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15. They say that finding a spider web … Christmas morning brings good
luck.
a. at c. in
b. from d. on
16. Don’t forget that your final assignment must be handed to your tutor
… next Monday.
a. on c. in
b. – d. at
17. I’ve been making my payments on time … the last 10 years.
a. within c. for
b. since d. during
18. I’ve decided to do without a car … the time being.
a. on c. in
b. at d. for
19. Skiing … New Year is extremely popular and the best resorts sell out
… no time.
a. at; in c. on; on
b. in; at d. for; for
20. We set off … dawn and reached the peak of the mountain … noon.
a. on; on c. at; at
b. on; at d. at; on
III. Дополните диалог, употребив предлоги in, on, at там, где не-
обходимо:
Regina:
Terry:
Regina:
Terry:
Regina:
Terry:
Hi, Terry. I’m sorry I didn’t answer your call (1) … yesterday
afternoon. How’re you?
All right, thanks. I was calling to ask you out to dinner. Can we
meet (2) … March 30? It’s (3) … next Friday.
I’m afraid I will be very busy (4) … next week. I can’t see you
(5) … Friday.
Well, I’m going away (6) … Easter, so how about the week after? Shall we meet (7) … the twelfth? That’s a Thursday.
Oh, no. I’ll be very busy (8) … April. Look, I’ve got an appointment (9) … Wednesday morning but nothing (10) … the
afternoon. Let’s meet (11) … half past two.
That’s fine. See you (12) … the day after tomorrow, then.
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Предлоги места
AT
обозначает место, где происходит действие
()
at school (university) в школе (университете)
at the lesson (lecture)
на уроке (лекции)
at work (meeting) на работе (собрании)
at the party (concert) на вечеринке (концерте)
at the wedding (funeral) на свадьбе (похоронах)
at the station (airport) на вокзале (в аэропорту)
at the bus stop на остановке
at the doctor’s (chemist’s) у врача (в аптеке)
at the supermarket (baker’s) в супермаркете (булочной)
at home
дома
at somebody’s place у кого-нибудь дома
обозначает нахождение вблизи какого-либо места
at the door (window) у двери (окна)
at the table за столом
at the crossroads
на перекрестке
at the traffic lights у светофора
at reception, at the reception desk на стойке регистрации
at the beginning (end) of the street в начале (конце) улицы
at the side of the road на обочине дороги
at the seaside
на морском побережье
at the top (head) вверху
at the bottom (foot) внизу
ON
имеет значение «на поверхности», «на линии»
on the table (wall, floor)
на столе (стене, полу)
on (the) screen на экране
on a map
на карте
on a page на странице
on the menu
on a list
on the chair
on board the ship
on the island
on the beach (coast, bank)
on a river
в меню
в списке
на стуле
на борту корабля
на острове
на пляже (побережье, берегу)
на реке
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