Read the sentences and translate them into Russian. Pay attention to the prepositions.

1. My sister went to Moscow. The Petrovs will go to the south next week. I have to go to work by bus. 2. They stayed at home in the evening. Tom stayed at the entrance of the theatre. The inspector stayed at the hotel. 3. Helen was born on the 1^st of May. The books are on the table. It depends on many factors. 4. Our lessons begin at 6 o’clock in the evening. My uncle is good at swimming. At night all cats are grey. That man works at the post-office. 5. The child fell on the floor and began crying. Your clothes are in the bathroom. My friends are from Liverpool. 6. Nick told me everything about it. Mother looked through the window. We turned round the corner. 7. Take the coat off, please. Put on your shoes. Switch on the radio. 8. The bus stopped and we got off. That’s our train, get in, please. 9. The couple walked along the street. He travelled about many countries of the world. We passed over the bridge. 10. You can get there by train, by bus, by plane. From time to time I drink coffee. I study English step by step. 11. Would you like to sit in front? 12. The work was divided among four students. We were against the proposal. They left the room one after the other. 13. The winner left his competitors far behind. The temperature is 10 degrees below zero. During the last three months he has made great progress in German. 14. I can’t see my life without her. A thermometer is used for measuring temperature. The aunt went to the Caucasus for two weeks. 15. The children are inside the house. The grandson put the coins into the pocket. The ship sailed towards the south.

Complete the sentences. Mind the prepositions after the verbs.

1. My family consists of …. 2. He is capable of …. 3. Russian winter is famous for …. 4. People in all windows were looking out at …. 5. We are proud of …. 6. I’m interested in … 7. It’s rude to laugh at …. 8. This singer is very popular with …. 9. Who is responsible for …? 10. I’ve heard a report on …. 11. I feel very sorry for …. 12. What’s the use of …? 13. Don’t worry about …. 14. What’s wrong with …? 15. The climate in Great Britain depends on ….

3. Fill in the prepositions by or with.

1. The poem “My heart’s in the Highlands” was written … Robert Burns. 2. The new house will be surrounded … the garden. 3. That book has been written … a group of authors. 4. The sky is covered … clouds. 5. The child is covered … a blanket … his mother. 6. You can get to Rostov either … train or … plane. 7. I can open the door of your house … my key. 8. St. Paul’s Cathedral was built … Sir Christopher Wren. 9. It is comfortable to get to Bristol … ship. 10. The cat was killed … the car. 11. The man was killed … the gun. 12. The flat is heated … the central heating. 13. They went to Sochi … their parents. 14. The picture “Demon” is written … Vrubel. 15. I’m not afraid of travelling … plane.

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