For during ago while
Mrs Gibb’s husband died about fifteen years (a) _____ and to help her get over his death she decided to go abroad. She went to the Far East (b) _____ six months, found she liked travelling and so planned to travel more on her own. (c) ____ the winter of 1976 she bought and equipped a small camping van. Next summer she set off for Australia where she stayed (d) ____ two years. She went to America for the first time five years (e) ____ , and is going back this year. She plans to travel round Canada and America (f) ____ the next eighteen months. She says she has never been frightened, but once, seven years (g) ____ , someone came into her van and stole some papers. It happened (h) ______ she was driving through Zimbabwe. She heard a noise (i) _____ the night, but paid no attention.
Упр.4.1.7. Заполните пропуски одним из следующих предлогов времени:
At on in for since during by until
a. Jack has gone away. He’ll be back in a week.
b. We’re having a party _____ Saturday. Can you come?
c. I’ve got an interview next week. It’s _____ 9.30 ________ Tuesday morning.
d. Sue isn’t usually here ______ weekends. She goes away.
e. The train service is very good. The trains are nearly always ____ time.
f. It was a confusing situation. Many things were happening ____ the same time.
g. I couldn’t decide whether or not to buy the sweater. _____ the end I decided not to.
h. The road is busy all the time, even _____ night.
i. I was woken up by a loud noise _____ the night.
j. I saw Helen _____ Friday but I haven’t seen her ____ then.
k. Brian has been doing the same job ____ five years.
l. Ann’s birthday is __ the end of March. I’m not sure exactly which day it is.
m. We’ve got some friends staying with us ____ the moment. They’re staying ____ Friday.
n. If you are interested in applying the job, your application must be received ____ Friday.
*Упр.4.1.8. Заполните пропуски соответствующим предлогом времени.
a. I lived in Paris ________ five years, ____ 1970 _____ 1975.
b. Beethoven began his musical education _____ the age of five.
c. We never see our cat. _____ the day it sleeps, and it goes out _____ night.
d. I don’t usually go out _____ the evening, except ______ Monday evening, when I go to play snooker.
e. Generations of my family have lived in the same house ____ 1800.
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f. A How long are you staying here? B _____ the end of the month. Then I have to go home.
g. I mustn’t forget my library books. I must take them back _______ the 24th.
h. I’m just going out to get a newspaper. If anyone rings, tell them I’ll be back _____ a few minutes.
i. Are you going away _______ Easter, or are you staying at home?
j. I met my husband in Wales. ______ the time, I was working in a travel agent’s.
Предлоги места и направления .
Основные предлоги места:
on – on the desk, on the wall
in – in the room, in the street
at – at the window, at the meeting, at the table
near – near the door, near the wall
by – by the river
over – over the table, over the sea
above – above the sofa
beyond - beyond the lake, beyond the forest
across – across the street
under – under the table, under the bed
between – between two chairs, between the doors
among – among the students, among them
behind – behind the house, behind the tree
across – across the street, across the river
in front of – in front of the house, in front of the column
through – through the window, through the glass
Предлоги направления :
to – to the library, to the south, to the park
towards – towards the forest, towards the house
from – from the table, from the north
along – along the street
into – into the room, into the box
out of – out of the house, out of the drawer
off –off the table, off the wall
Упр.4.2.1. Выберите правильные предлоги.
1. a train ____ Moscow 5. ____ the ten o’clock show
A to B for C on A on B in C at
2. a ticket ____ the plane 6. a visit ____ a college
A on B to C for A on B at C in D to
3. the plans ____ the future 7. ____ John’s birthday
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A for B on C to A on B at C in
4. He is ____ his sister’s 8. What are the office hours ____ you?
A by B near C at A at B by C near D with
Упр.4.2.2. Поставьте правильные предлоги места.
____ the South; ___ the stadium; __ the corner; ___the post-office; __ the factory; ____ the meeting; __ the sky; __ the hostel; __ the station; __ the fifth floor; ____ the concert; ____ the picture; ____ the apple-tree; __ the forest; ___the newspaper; __ Ottava; __ the chemist’s; ____ the USA; ____ the air.
Упр.4.2.3. Заполните пропуски одним из предлагаемых предлогов.
Above across against among around behind towards below beneath beside onto over out of
a. The cowboy leant _____ the bar in the saloon, drinking a beer.
b. She took her purse _____ her bag and paid the taxi driver.
c. Our cat just loves to curl up ________ the fire and go to sleep.
d. The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking. We could see the town and the river ______ us, and people who looked like ants.
e. Last night the temperature fell to three degrees _____ zero.
f. The burglar heard a noise coming from upstairs, so he hid _____ the curtains.
g. The dog jumped _____ my lap, and settled down for a good sleep.
h. The hunter froze as the tiger started running ____ him. He had nowhere to hide.
i. She has beautiful works of art all ____ her house, even in the kitchen and the bedroom.
j. These days, politicians like to walk ____ the crowds, shaking hands and saying one or two words.
k. He climbed _____ the wall and ran _____ the field.
l. The plane took off and was soon flying _____ the clouds.
Упр.4.2.4. Заполните пропуски соответствующим предлогом.
a. I’d love to be able to visit every country _____ the world.
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b. “Have you read any books _____ Margaret White?” “No, I’ve never heard of her.”
c. “Is there a bank near here?” “Yes, there’s one _____ the end of this road.”
d. Tim is away at the moment. He’s ______ holiday.
e. You’ve got a dirty mark ____ your cheek. Have a look _____ the mirror.
f. We went _____ a party ______ Linda’s house on Saturday.
g. Bombay is _____ the west coast of India.
h. Look at the leaves ______ the tree. They’re a beautiful colour.
i. “Have you ever been _____ Tokyo?” “No, I’ve never been _____ Japan.”
j. Mozart died _____ Vienna in 1791 _____ the age of 35.
k. “Are you _____ this photograph?” “Yes, that’s me, _____ the left.”
l. We went ______ the theatre last night. We had seats _____ the front row.
m. “Where’s the light switch?” “It’s _____ the wall _____ the door.”
n. What time did you arrive _____ the party?
o. I couldn’t decide what to eat. There was nothing ___ the menu that I liked.
p. We live _____ a tower block. Our flat is _____ the fifteenth floor.
q. “What did you think of the film?” “Some parts were a bit stupid but ____ the whole I enjoyed it.”
r. When you paid the hotel bill, did you pay ___ cash or _____ credit card?
s. “How did you get here? ____ the bus?” “No, _____ car.”
t. A “I wonder what’s _____ television this evening. Have you got a newspaper?”
B “Yes, the TV programmes are _____ the back page.”
4.3. Предлоги, которые используются, когда речь идет о способе путешествия.
Это предлоги by , on и in . При использовании предлога by между предлогом и словом, определяющим способ путешествия (air, sea, car, bus и т.д.), нет ни артикля, ни притяжательного местоимения. Предлог on употребляется, если есть артикль или притяжательное местоимение (on the train, on my bicycle, on his horse) (Исключение - on foot ). Предлог in используется так же, как и on, но только с автомобилем, как средством передвижения (in the taxi, in your car).
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*Упр.4.3.1. Выберите соответствующий предлог.
a. I saw him riding into town on / by his bicycle yesterday.
b. He’d rather go on / by bus than drive there himself.
c. She sent him home in / by a taxi.
d. That’s much too far to travel on / in foot.
e. Did you take the tunnel to France, or did you go on / in the ferry?
f. She rode through town on / by her horse.
g. Let’s go home in / by taxi - I can’t be bothered to walk.
h. She sometimes gets sick when travelling on / by sea.
i. He flies round the world in / by his own private jet.
j. The quickest way to get there is on / by air.
Упр.4.3.2. Закончите второе предложение так, чтобы оно имело то же значение, что и первое. Используйте выделенное слово, а также от двух до пяти других необходимых по смыслу слов.
a. Air travel frightens many people.
plane Many people find travelling ___________ frightening.
b. The train is the quickest way to get to London from here.
on The quickest way to get to London from here ________ train.
c. Sometimes it is quicker to walk than to drive to work.
foot Sometimes it is quicker to go to _________ than to drive.
d. The bicycle is my favourite form of transport.
by I prefer __________ than any other way.
e. We used the car that belonged to my uncle to drive to Wales.
drove We _____________ my uncle’s car.
Предложные сочетания.
Упр.4.4.1. Во многих случаях существительные употребляются с последующим предлогом. Заполните пропуски соответствующим предлогом.
a. I got a cheque _____ five hundred pounds in the post today.
b. There has been a rise _____ the number of violent crimes.
c. Have you seen this photo _____ my daughter? Isn’t she beautiful?
d. The difference _____ you and me is that I don’t mind hard work.
e. I can think of no reason _____ such strange behaviour.
f. It took a long time to find a solution _____ the problem.
g. Could you give me some information _____ train times?
h. I’m having trouble _____ my car. It won’t start.
i. She’s doing research _____ the causes of tooth decay.
j. This is a machine _____ grinding coffee.
Упр.4.4.2. После многих прилагательных в составном сказуемом с глаголом to be используются предлоги. Выберите нужный вариант.
a. Who isn’t present ____ the lesson?
A on B at C from
b. Why are you afraid ____ him?
A of B - C with
c. Are you angry ___ her?
A on B at C with
d. What is John ill ____ ?
A with B by C -
e. John Smith is proud ____ his progress in Russian.
A with B of C by
f. I am quite sure ____ good results of our research.
A in B with C of
g. The old woman is seriously ill. All are afraid ____ her.
A of B for C -
h. I am sorry ___ the girl. She isn’t able to pass the exam.
A for B about C -
Упр.4.4.3. Заполните пропуски соответствующим предлогом.
I.
a. The plan has been changed but nobody seems to know the reason ____ this.
b. Don’t ask me to decide. I’m not very good ____ making decisions.
c. Some people say that Sue is unfriendly but she’s always very nice ____ me.
d. What do you think is the best solution ____ the problem?
e. There has been a big increase _____ the price of land recently.
f. He lives a rather lonely life. He doesn’t have much contact _____ other people.
g. Paula is a keen photographer. She likes taking pictures _____ people.
h. Gordon got married ____ a woman he met when he was studying at college.
i. He’s very brave. He’s not afraid ____ anything.
j. I’m surprised ____ the amount of traffic today. I didn’t think it would be so busy.
k. Thank you for lending me the guide book. It was full ____ useful information.
l. Please come in and sit down. I’m sorry ____ the mess.
*II.
a. She was angry ____ me _____ breaking her best plate.
b. Canterbury is famous ____ its ancient cathedral.
c. Bill is jealous ____ anyone who has something he hasn’t.
d. I’m very proud ____ my two daughters. They are so clever.
e. You’re very different ____ your husband. I thought you’d be quite similar ____ each other.
f. Are you excited ____ going to Greece?
g. Many foreigners find driving in Britain quite difficult. They’re not used ____ driving on the left.
h. Are you good ____ tennis?
i. You are responsible ____ your own actions.
j. Sweets are bad ____ your teeth, but fruit is good ____ them.
k. I’m terribly short _____ time.
*Упр.4.4.4. Заполните пропуски одним из данных предлогов. Выучите получившиеся предложные словосочетания наизусть. Цифры показывают, сколько раз следует использовать предлог.
in x 3 on x3 out of x2 for at by
a. After running up the stairs he was __________ breath.
b. My sister and I are very different. We don’t have much ______ common at all.
c. I don’t want to go to Franco’s Restaurant again. We always go there. Let’s go somewhere else
_____ a change.
d. I don’t dislike Jane. ______ the contrary, I’m very fond of her.
e. _______ general I go abroad for my holidays, but occasionally I stay at home.
f. It always pays to buy high-quality goods. _____ the long run it’s cheaper.
g. You most certainly cannot borrow my car. It’s completely ______ the question.
h. This is a very important decision. All our lives are _____ stake.
i. I went on holiday _____ my own because sometimes I like being _____ myself.
j. I’ll do it tomorrow. No, _____ second thoughts, I’ll do it today.
k. I’ll love you _____ ever!
l. Thank you ____ advance.
*Упр.4.4.5. Заполните пропуски соответствующим предлогом.
a. At two thousand pounds, the car looks like a bargain. It’s _____ very good condition.
b. Don’t talk to me at the moment. Five bills arrived in the post today. I’m _____ a bad mood.
c. ____ average, I spend about thirty pounds a week on food.
d. The house was _____ fire, but the blaze was soon brought _____ control.
e. As I’m the deputy, I’m _____ charge of the office while the manager is away.
f. I can see the arguments for capital punishment, but personally I’m not ____ favour of it.
g. Don’t give me any money for it. You can have it _____ nothing.
h. It’s a good idea ______ theory, but I don’t think it’ll work _____ practice.
i. When you go away, you’ll keep ____ touch, won’t you? I want to hear all your news.
j. I don’t think you dropped the vase _____ accident. I think you did it ____ purpose.
Упр.4.4.6. Переведите следующие выражения на английский язык:
решение проблемы; наоборот; в общем; в среднем; в конце концов; сам по себе; случайно; намеренно; отвечать (быть ответственным за что-либо); в пользу чего-либо; навсегда; в теории и на практике; отличаться от; иметь много общего; быть в цейтноте; хорошо уметь (что-либо сделать), заранее.
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