At/on/in (time)

Complete the sentences. Each time use at, on or in + one of the following.

the evening the moment Sundays about 20 minutes 21 July 1969 he Middle Ages 1492 the 1920s 11 seconds Christmas the same time night

1. Columbus made his first voyage from Europe to America _in 1492._

2. In Britain most people do not work ---.

3. If the sky is clear, you can see the stars ---.

4. After working hard during the day, I like to relax ---.

5. The first man walked on the moon ---.

6. It's difficult to listen if everyone is speaking ---.

7. Jazz became popular in the United States ---.

8. I'm just going out to the shop. I'll be back ---.

9. (on the phone) 'Can I speak to Clare?' 'I'm afraid she's not here ---.'

10. In Britain people send each other cards ---.

11. Many of Europe's great cathedrals were built ---.

12. Bob is a very fast runner. He can run 100 metres ---.

2. Put in at, on or in where necessary. Leave an empty space (-) if no preposition is necessary.

1. a. I'll see you _on_ Friday.

b. I'll see you (-) next Friday. (no preposition)

2. a. What are you doing --- Saturday?

b. What are you doing --- the weekend?

3. a. They often go out --- the evenings.

b. They often go out --- Sunday evenings

4. a. Do you work --- Wednesdays?

b. Do you work--- every Wednesday?

5. a. We usually have a holiday --- the summer.

b. We often have a short holiday --- Christmas.

6. a. Pauline got married --- 1991.

b. Pauline got married --- 18 May 1991.

c. Chris is getting married --- this year.

3 Put in at, on or in.

1. Mozart was born in Salzburg --- 1756.

2. I haven't seen Kate for a few days. I last saw her --- Tuesday.

3. The price of electricity is going up --- October.

4. I've been invited to a wedding --- 14 February.

5. Hurry up! We've got to go --- five minutes.

6. I'm busy just now but I'll be with you --- a moment.

7. Jenny's brother is an engineer but he's out of work --- the moment.

8. There are usually a lot of parties --- New Year's Eve.

9. I hope the weather will be nice --- the weekend.

10. Saturday night I went to bed --- 11 o'clock.

11. I don't like travelling --- night.

12. We travelled overnight to Paris and arrived --- 5 o'clock --- the morning.

13. The course begins --- 7 January and ends sometime --- April.

14. It was quite a short book and easy to read. I read it --- a day.

15. I might not be at home --- Tuesday morning but I'll probably be there --- the afternoon.

16. My car is being repaired at the garage. It will be ready --- two hours.

17. The telephone and the doorbell rang --- the same time.

18. Mary and Henry always go out for a meal --- their wedding anniversary.

19. Henry is 63. He'll be retiring from his job --- two years' time.

Read and answer the questions. Translate one you like more.

In which festival(s):

can you eat the prize?

is money collected to help people?

is speed important?

do the participants act?

do the people wear strange clothes?

A The Bognor Birdman Competition

takes place in Bognor Regis in May. Competitors build strange homemade flying machines or wear unusual costumes and try to 'fly' off the pier. The person who flies the furthest wins a large cash prize.

Many of the fliers take part to raise money for charity. As many as 40,000 spectators watch this competition every year.

В The Cooper's НШ Cheese Rolling Competition

is held in Gloucester every year in May. Contestants stand at the top of a very steep hill. A huge cheese is rolled down, and the contestants have to chase it down the hill. Nobody ever manages to catch the cheese, but the person who gets to the bottom first is the winner, and keeps the cheese as a prize!

С Up-Helly-Aa

is held every year on the last Tuesday of January in the Shetland Isles. Up to 1000 people dressed as Vikings and holding flaming torches pull a Viking galley through the streets. When they reach a certain place, they throw their torches into the galley and burn it. Then, they put on short funny plays in local halls. The festival is very popular with locals and tourists alike.

D The Peel Dip

takes place every New Year's Day on the Isle of Man. About 200 people jump into the freezing waters of the Irish Sea to raise money for charity. The dip attracts people of all ages. All the swimmers get a medal and a certificate.