Exercise 1.Write at/on/in.
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Exercise 2.Write at/on/in.
1. Goodbye! See you …… Friday.
2. Where were you …… 28 February?
3. I got up …… 8 o'clock this morning.
4. I like getting up early …… the morning.
5. My sister got married …… May.
6. Diane and I first met …… 1979.
7. Did you go out …… Tuesday?
8. Did you go out …… Tuesday evening?
9. Do you often go out …… the evening?
10. Let's meet …… 7.30 tomorrow evening.
11. I often go away …… the weekend.
12. I'm starting my new job …… 3 July.
13. We often go to the beach …… summer.
14. George isn't here …… the moment.
15. Julia's birthday is …… January.
16. Do you work …… Saturdays?
17. The company started …… 1969.
18. I like to look at the stars …… night.
19. I'll send you the money …… the end of the month.
Exercise 3.Write sentences with in....
1. It's 17.25 now. The train leaves at 17.30. The train leaves in five minutes.
2. It's Monday today. I'll phone you on Thursday. I'll …… days.
3. Today is 14 June. My exam is on 28 June. My ……
4. It's 3 o'clock now. Tom will be here at 3.30. Tom ……
Exercise 4.Write at/on/in if necessary. Sometimes there is no preposition.
1. I'm leaving on Friday.
2. I'm leaving - next Friday. (no preposition)
3. I always feel tired …… the evening.
4. Will you be at home …… this evening?
5. We went to France …… last summer.
6. Laura was born …… 1975.
7. What are you doing …… the weekend?
8. I phone Robert …… every Sunday.
9. Shall we play tennis…… next Sunday?
10. I can't go to the party ……Sunday.
11. I'm going out. I'll be back …… an hour.
12. I don't often go out …… night.
Exercise 5.Complete the sentences. Each time use at, on or in + one of the following:
the evening, the moment, Sundays, about 20 minutes, 1492, 21 July 1969, the 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......
Exercise 6. 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.
с Chris is getting married …… this year.
Exercise 7. 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 traveling……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.
Exercise 8. Put in to/at/in/into where necessary. If no preposition is necessary leave an empty space (-).
1. Three people were taken to hospital after the accident.
2. I met Caroline on my way -- home (no preposition)
3. We left our luggage……the station and went to find something to eat.
4. Shall we take a taxi……the station or shall we walk?
5. I must go……the bank today to change some money.
6. The river Rhine flows……the North Sea.
7. I'm tired. As soon as I get……home, I'm going……bed.
8. 'Have you got your camera?' 'No, I left it …… home.'
9. Marcel is French. He has just returned France after two years……Brazil.
10. Are you going……Linda's party next week?
11. Carl was born……Chicago but his family moved……New York when he was three. He still lives……New York.
12. Have you ever been……China?
13. I had lost my key but I managed to climb …… the house through a window.
14. We got stuck in a traffic jam on our way …… the airport.
15. We had lunch……the airport while we were waiting for our plane.
16. Welcome……the hotel. We hope you enjoy your stay here.
17. What do you say to someone visiting your town or country? Welcome ……!
Exercise 9. Have you been to these places? If so, how many times? Choose three of the places and write a sentence using been to.
Athens Australia Ireland London Paris Rome Sweden the United States
1. (example answers) I've never been to Australia. / I've been toAustralia three times.
2. …
3. ……
4. ……
Exercise 10. Put in to/at/in where necessary. If no preposition is necessary leave an empty space (-).
1. What time does this train get to London?
2. What time does this train arrive……London?
3. What time did you get……home last night?
4. What time do you usually arrive……work in the morning?
5. When we got……the cinema, there was a long queue outside.
6. I arrived……home feeling very tired.
Exercise 11. Write sentences using got into / out of / on / off.
1. You were walking home. A friend passed you in her car. She saw you, stopped and offered you a lift. She opened the door. What did you do? I got into the car.
2. You were waiting for the bus. At last your bus came. The doors opened. What did you do then? I ……
3. You drove home in your car. You arrived at your house and parked the car. What did you do then? ……
4. You were travelling by train to Manchester. When the train got to Manchester, what did you do? ……
5. You needed a taxi. After a few minutes a taxi stopped for you. You opened the door. What did you do then?......
6. You were travelling by air. At the end of your flight the plane landed at the airport and stopped. The doors were opened, you took your bag and stood up. What did you do then? ……
UNIT 36 VERBS+PREPOSITIONS
Exercise 1. Put in to/on/for where necessary.
1. I'm going to France next week.
2. Rachel often goes -- sailing.
3. Sue went……Mexico last year.
4. Would you like to go……the cinema this evening?
5. Jack goes……jogging every morning.
6. I'm going out……a walk. Do you want to come?
7. I'm tired because I went to a party last night and went ……bed very late.
8. Martin is going holiday……Italy next week.
9. The weather was warm and the river was clean, so we went…… a swim.
10. There will be no buses next week because the bus drivers are going …… strike.
11. I need some stamps, so I'm going ……the post office.
12. It's late. I must go……home now.
13. Would you like to go……a tour of the city?
14. Shall we go out……a meal this evening?
15. My parents are going……a cruise this summer.
Exercise 2. Use the words to finish these sentences. Use to/on/for if necessary.
Home a walk shopping Portugal holiday riding the bank sleep skiing
1. The sea looks nice. Let's go for a swim.
2. 'Is Ann at home?' 'No, she's gone……to get some money'.
3. I'm going……now. I have to buy some presents.
4. I was very tired last night. I sat down in an armchair and went……
5. I wasn't enjoying the party, so I went……early.
6. We live near the mountains. In winter we go……every weekend.
7. Richard has got a horse. He often goes……
8. The weather is nice. Shall we go……in the park?
9. A: Are you going ……soon?
B: Yes, next month. We're going……
Exercise 3. Complete the sentences with a preposition (to/for etc.).
1. She's looking ather watch.
2. He's listening…… the radio.
3. They're waiting ……a taxi.
4. Paul is talking …...Jane.
5. They're looking …... a picture.
6. Sue is looking ……Tom.
Exercise 4. Complete the sentences with a preposition (to/for/about etc.) if necessary.
1. Thank you very much for your help.
2. This is not my umbrella. It belongs …… a friend of mine.
3. (on the phone) Can I speak Mr Davis, please?
4. (on the phone) Thank you …… phoning. Goodbye.
5. What happened …… Mary last night? Why didn't she come to the party?
6. We're thinking …… going to Australia next year.
7. We asked the waiter ……coffee but he brought us tea.
8. 'Do you like reading books?' 'It depends ……the book.'
9. John was talking but nobody was listening …… what he was saying.
10. We waited Karen until 2 o'clock but she didn't come.
11. 'Are you writing a letter?' 'Yes, I'm writing …….Diane.'
12. Don't forget to phone ……your mother this evening.
13. He's alone all day. He never talks …… anybody.
14. 'How much does it cost to stay at this hotel?' 'It depends …… the type of room.’
15. Catherine is thinking ……changing her job.
Exercise 5. Complete these sentences. Use at/for/after.
1. I looked …… the newspaper but I didn't read it carefully.
2. When you are ill, you need somebody to look …… you.
3. Excuse me, I'm looking …… Hill Street. Can you tell me where it is?
4. Goodbye! Have a nice holiday and look …… yourself.
5. I'm going to take a photograph of you. Please look …… the camera and smile.
6. Barry is looking …… a job. He wants to work in a hotel.
Exercise 6. Answer these questions with It depends ……
| Do you want to go out with us? Do you like eating in restaurants? Do you enjoy watching TV? Can you do something for me? Are you going away this weekend? Can you lend me some money? | It depends where you're going. It depends on the restaurant. It depends …… It …… …… …… |
Exercise 7. Complete the sentences. Choose one of the following verbs (in the correct form) + the correct preposition:
explain invite laugh listen point glance speak throw throw write
1. I look stupid with this haircut. Everybody will laugh at me.
2. I don't understand what this means. Can you explain it to me?
3. I……my watch to see what the time was.
4. We've been……the party but unfortunately we can't go.
5. Please……me! I've got something important to tell you.
6. Don't……stones……the birds! It's cruel.
7. If you don't want to eat that sandwich,……it……the birds. They'll eat it.
8. Sally and Kevin had an argument and now they're not……one another.
9. I……Joanna last week but she hasn't replied to my letter yet.
10. Be careful with those scissors! Don't……them……me!
Exercise 8. Put into or at where necessary.
1. They only invited a few people to their wedding.
2. Look……these flowers. Aren't they pretty?
3. Please don't shout……me! Be nice to me!
4. I saw Sue as I was cycling along the road. I shouted …… her but she didn't hear me.
5. Don't listen……what he says. He doesn't know what he's talking about.
6. Can I speak……you for a moment? There's something I want to ask you.
7. Do you think I could have a look…… your newspaper, please?
8. I'm a bit lonely. I need somebody to talk......
9. She was so angry she threw a chair……me.
10. The woman sitting opposite me on the train kept staring ……me.
Exercise 9. You ask somebody to explain some things that you don't understand. Write sentences using explain (something) to me or explain to me (how/what... etc.).
1. (I don't understand this word.) Can you explain this word to me?
2. (I don't understand what you mean.) Can you explain to me what you mean?
3. (I don't understand this question.) Can you explain......
4. (I don't understand the system.) Can......
5. (I don't understand how this machine works.)......
6. (I don't understand what your problem is.)......
Exercise 10. Put in to where necessary. If the sentence is already complete, leave an empty space (-).
1. I know who she is but I've never spoken to her.
2. George won't be able to help you, so there's no point in asking - him.
3. I like to listen……the radio while I'm having breakfast.
4. We'd better phone……the restaurant to reserve a table.
5. I apologized……Bridget for the misunderstanding.
6. Don't forget to write……me while you're away.
7. I thanked……everybody for all the help they had given me.
8. I explained……everybody what they had to do.
9. Mike described……me how the accident happened.
10. I'd like to ask……you some questions.
Exercise 11. Translate into English
1. Я спросил у своего коллеги, где те важные документы, которые мы должны перевести.
2. Им надо идти на вокзал прямо сейчас.
3. Дети не пойдут в кино, даже если родители разрешат им.
4. Я подошел к двери и постучал, но никто не ответил мне.
5. Нам необходимо пойти туда, даже если никому не хочется.
6. Она сказала мне уходить прочь, и я пошел домой…
7. Наше решение полностью зависит от твоего поведения.
8. От чего это зависит?
9. Я не сомневаюсь в его честности - я думаю, он приличный человек.
10. Нам сказали следовать за мужчиной в красной шляпе.
11. О Господи, как это могло случиться с тобой!
12. Я могу помочь этим людям найти дорогу.
13. Присоединяйтесь к нашей группе, когда пожелаете.
14. Дети постоянно смеются над этим неуклюжим мальчиком.
15. Когда она меня узнала, то повернула голову и улыбнулась мне еще раз.
16. Выключи, пожалуйста, радио – я не хочу слушать эту ужасную музыку.
17. Уже пора идти – мы не можем больше их ждать.
18. Ты выглядишь почти как твой отец.
19. - Посмотри на эту картину – разве она не бесподобна.
- Я извиняюсь, но не вижу ничего необычного.
20. Когда моя сестра уезжает за границу, мне приходится присматривать за ее ребенком.
21. Дорогой мистер Х, я с нетерпением ожидаю вашего ответа (официальный язык).
22. Вечером мне нужно встретиться с этим человеком, чтобы отдать все необходимые бумаги.
23. Мы будем очень скучать по вашим детям.
24. Все сложности от того, что вы не обратили внимания на наше предупреждение.
25. Он сказал мне, что никогда больше не приедет к нам. (с двумя глаголами)
26. На ней было одето роскошное красное платье, и я конечно же сразу влюбился.
27. Покажи моим друзьям наш город.
Покажи наш город моим друзьям.
Покажи его моим друзьям.
Покажи наш город им.
UNIT 37 VERB+VERB
ITEM 37.1 VERB+ING AND VERB+TO
Exercise 1 Put the verb in the right form, to... or -ing.
1. I enjoy dancing. (dance).
2. What do you want to do (do) tonight.
3. Goodbye! I hope……(see) you again soon.
4. I learnt……(swim) when I was five years old.
5. Have you finished……(clean) the kitchen?
6. I'm tired. I want……(go) to bed.
7. Do you enjoy……(visit) other countries?
8. The weather was nice, so I suggested ……(go) for a walk by the river.
9. Where's Bill? He promised …… (be) here on time.
10. I'm not in a hurry. I don't mind …… (wait).
11. What have you decided ……(do)?
12. George was very angry and refused …… (speak) to me.
13. Where's Ann? I need …… (ask) her something.
14. I was very upset and started …… (cry).
15. I'm trying …… (work). Please stop …… (talk).
Exercise 2 Complete the sentences using to... or -ing. Use one of these verbs:
go help live lose rain read see send take wait walk watch
1. I like London but I wouldn't like to live there.
2. I like taking (OR to take)photographs when I'm on holiday.
3. Linda has a lot of books. She enjoys……
4. I'm surprised that you're here. I didn't expect …… you.
5. Don't forget……us a postcard when you're on holiday.
6. 'Shall we get a taxi to the cinema?' 'If you like, but it isn't far. I don't mind
7. This ring is very beautiful. I'd hate …… it.
8. Julia had a lot to do, so I offered……her.
9. What shall we do this afternoon? Would you like ……to the beach?
10. When I'm tired in the evenings, I like …… television.
11. 'Shall we go now?' 'No, I'd prefer …….a few minutes.'
12. I'm not going out until it stops……
Exercise 3. Complete the answers to the questions.
| Do you usually get up early? Do you ever go to museums? Do you often write letters? Have you ever been to New York? Do you often travel by train? Shall we eat at home or go to a restaurant? | Yes, I like getting (OR to get) up early. Yes, I love…… No, I don't like…… No, but I'd love……one day. Yes, I enjoy…… I don't mind ……a restaurant but I'd prefer…… home. |
Exercise 4 Complete these sentences. Write about yourself. Use to... or -ing.
1. I enjoy……
2. I don't like ……
3. If it's a nice day tomorrow, I'd like ……
4. When I'm on holiday, I like ……
5. I don't min ……but……
6. I wouldn't like……
Exercise 5. Complete each sentence with one of these verbs:
answer apply be be listen make see try use wash work write
1. He tried to avoid answering my question.
2. Could you please stop……so much noise?
3. I enjoy……to music.
4. I considered……for the job but in the end I decided against it.
5. Have you finished……your hair yet?
6. If you walk into the road without looking, you risk……knocked down.
7. Jim is 65 but he isn't going to retire yet. He wants to carry on……
8. I don't mind you……the phone as long as you pay for all your calls.
9. Hello! Fancy……you here! What a surprise!
10. I've put off……the letter so many times. I really must do it today.
11. What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine anybody……so stupid?
12. Sarah gave up……to find a job in this country and decided to go abroad.
Exercise 6. Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the first sentence. Use -ing.
1. I can do what I want and you can't stop me. You can't stop me doing what I want.
2. It's not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.
It's better to avoid ……
3. Shall we go away tomorrow instead of today?
Shall we postpone …… until ……?
4. The driver of the car said it was true that he didn't have a licence.
The driver of the car admitted ……
5. Could you turn the radio down, please?
Would you mind ……?
6. Please don't interrupt me all the time.
Would you mind ……?
Exercise 7. Use your own ideas to complete these sentences. Use -ing.
1. She's a very interesting person. I always enjoy talking to her.
2. I'm not feeling very well. I don't fancy......
3. I'm afraid there aren't any chairs. I hope you don't mind......
4. It was a lovely day, so I suggested......
5. It was very funny. I couldn't stop......
6. My car isn't very reliable. It keeps......
Exercise 8. Complete each sentence with a suitable verb.
1. Don't forget to post the letter I gave you.
2. There was a lot of traffic but we managed……to the airport in time.
3. Jill has decided not a car.
4. We've got a new computer in our office. I haven't learnt it yet.
5. I wonder where Sue is. She promised not late.
6. We were all too afraid to speak. Nobody dared anything.
Exercise 9. Put the verb into the correct form, to... or -ing.
1. When I'm tired, I enjoy watching television. It's relaxing, (watch)
2. It was a nice day, so we decided……for a walk. (go)
3. It's a nice day. Does anyone fancy……for a walk? (go)
4. I'm not in a hurry. I don't mind……(wait)
5. They don't have much money. They can't afford……out very often. (go)
6. I wish that dog would stop……It's driving me mad. (bark)
7. Our neighbour threatened……the police if we didn't stop the noise. (call)
8. We were hungry, so I suggested……dinner early. (have)
9. Hurry up! I don't want to risk……the train. (miss)
10. I'm still looking for a job but I hope……something soon. (find)
Exercise 10. Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets.
| He has lost weight. Tom is worried about something. You know a lot of people. My English is getting better. That car has broken down. David forgets things. They have solved the problem. | (seem) (appear) (seem) (seem) (appear) (tend) (claim) | He seems to have lost weight. Tom appears …… You …… …… …… …… …… |
Exercise 11. Complete each sentence using what/how/whether + one of these verbs:
do get go ride say use
1. Do you know how to get to John's house?
2. Can you show me……this washing machine?
3. Would you know……if there was a fire in the building?
4. You'll never forget……a bicycle once you have learned.
5. I was really astonished. I didn't know……
6. I've been invited to the party but I don't know……or not.
ITEM 37.2. VERB+PREPOSITION+ING
Exercise 1. Complete each sentence using only one word.
1. Our neighbours apologised for making so much noise.
2. I feel lazy. I don't feel like……any work.
3. I wanted to go out alone but Joe insisted on……with me.
4. I'm fed up with my job. I'm thinking of……something else.
5. We have decided against……a new car because we can't really afford it.
6. I hope you write to me soon. I'm looking forward …… from you.
7. The weather was extremely bad and this prevented us from…… out.
8. The man who has been arrested is suspected of……a false passport.
9. I think you should apologise to Sue for……so rude to her.
10. Some parents don't approve of their children……a lot of television.
11. I'm sorry I can't come to your party but thank you very much for…… me.
Exercise 2. Complete the sentences using a preposition + one of the following verbs (in the correct form):
cause escape go help interrupt live play solve spend walk
1. Do you feel like going out this evening?
2. It took us a long time but we finally succeeded……the problem.
3. I've always dreamed……in a small house by the sea.
4. The driver of the other car accused me……the accident.
5. There was a fence around the lawn to stop people……on the grass.
6. Forgive me……you but may I ask you something?
7. Where are you thinking……your holiday this year?
8. The guards weren't able to prevent the prisoner……
9. I wanted to cook the meal by myself but Dave insisted……me.
10. I'm sorry we've had to cancel our game of tennis tomorrow.
11. I was really looking forward……
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