Стр.96-98 Рабочая тетрадь Further Practice ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 10 класс

Prepositions J

Fill in the correct preposition.

1. Nicholas was absent from school for more than a month.
2. Demand for oil has increased over the past decade.
3. Tom was really upset because Mary accused him of lying.
4. Cindy is allergic to cats.
5. He argues with his brother about politics all the time.
6. The homeless person begged for money on the street.
7. She apologised to me for being late.
8. My parents don’t approve of smoking.
9. She arrived in good time for the meeting.
10. Janet is very attached to her pet cat.
11. His latest film is based on the life of a woman called Monica Jay.
12. I don’t believe in ghosts.
13. The politician was nervous about the upcoming election.
14. They were relying on him to find a solution.
15. The police are warning householders to beware of thieves after a series of burglaries in the area.
16. I need some advice on which car to buy.
17. Don’t blame Ted for the accident — it’s not his fault.
18. The child was bored with his new toy after a few hours of playing with it.
19. Susan blames her lack of independence on her mother.
20. Fred is brilliant at Physics.
21. When Tom is angry, he is capable of saying rude things.
22. Philip is very good at solving riddles.
23. You can’t draw comparisons between life in the country and life in the city.
24. The police arrested him for vandalizing public property.
25. Martin complained of toothache.
26. This product does not comply with British safety standards.
27. I can’t concentrate on my studies and listen to music at the same time.
28. He is being considered for the best actor nomination.
29. My parents are very happy with my marks at school.
30. Contrary to popular belief, bottled water is not always better than tap water.
31. I couldn’t get into the shop because it was crowded with Christmas shoppers.
32. I used to be scared of spiders.
33. I don’t like people who are cruel to animals.
34. Robert is delighted with his new car.
35. The flight to London departs from gate 3B at 9 pm.
36. Mark decided to apply to Scarborough Ltd for the position advertised in the newspaper.
37. Ruth’s grandchildren are very dear to her.
38. There has been an increase in the number of people out of work.
39. The earthquake has caused serious damage to the buildings in the area.
40. He took time off work to recover from the illness.
41. The pop star was accompanied by her manager.
42. The driver was disqualified from the race for not following the rules.
43. The group’s fans are eager for news of the concert.
44. After such a hot summer we are all hoping for some cooler weather.
45. Gary got engaged to his girlfriend Cathy.
46. The two bikes crashed into each other on the track.
47. He has been dismissed from his job due to his poor performance.
48. The coach congratulated the team on their excellent performance during the play-offs.
49. You should never be envious of your friends.
50. Christina is married to Robert.
51. He is very experienced in using different computer programmes.
52. Tim was dissatisfied with the service in the restaurant so he complained to the manager.
53. She is an expert on Russian history.
54. Her failure to arrive on time for work led to her being fired.
55. Venice is famous for its carnival which takes place once a year.
56. Karen is very fond of dogs.
57. She forgave him for offending her.
58. She is extremely frightened of spiders.
59. David is very keen on playing golf at the weekends.
60. Crash diets are harmful to your health.
61. He hasn’t heard from his pen friend in China for a while.
62. The Prince of Wales is heir to the British throne.
63. I was very impressed with his extensive knowledge of English literature.
64. She insisted on having her lawyer present before signing the contract.
65. The teacher was intent on helping the weak student catch up with the rest of the class.
66. Martin failed to pass his driving test for the second time.
67. There’s no excuse for her rude behaviour.
68. She was very jealous of her sister’s popularity.
69. Fiona was named after her grandmother.
70. That actress is known for causing problems with her co-stars.
71. Is the surgeon going to operate on her leg tomorrow?
72. Most students object to wearing school uniforms.
73. I mistook you for Pamela — you look alike.
74. The candidate made a good impression on the voters with his speech.
75. He was expelled from school for fighting with another student.
76. She is totally unaware of the risks involved in rock climbing.
77. He qualified as a doctor five years ago.
78. She studied law and specialises in criminal cases.
79. Nobody expected her to pass her exams so they were all surprised at the good news.
80. Going to the gym every day was difficult but the exercise was beneficial in the long run.
81. It’s quite typical of him to come to work late.
82. It was so crowded on the bus this morning that a woman fainted.
83. I like watching a film in the comfort of my living room.
84. She had to use a ladder as the books on the top shelf were out of reach.
85. I don’t have any idea what to do; I’m at a loss!
86. She thanked the speaker on behalf of everyone in the class.
87. He was in pain for a few days after the accident.
88. Nowadays most people prefer reading the news on the Internet.
89. I’ve read a few good books lately but this was by far the best.
90. Their conversation was strictly off the record and was kept secret.
91. Some people can be very productive when they are under pressure.
92. At the beginning of the film you are introduced to the characters.
93. She is staying with her sister for the time being.
94. In addition to being a talented painter, she is also a remarkable musician.
95. Sometimes you get a better deal if you pay by credit card.
96. The police suspect him of stealing the missing files.
97. His latest action film is very popular with teenagers.
98. She always takes pride in her children’s achievements.
99. He prefers coffee to tea.
100. You shouldn’t eat sweets since you’re on a diet.
101. He always behaves in such a silly way that nobody respects him.
102. I was wrong about the time; the class starts at 9 am, not 8 am.
103. The doctor can only be seen by appointment.
104. After losing everything they had, they had to start from scratch.
105. A lot of important discoveries happen by chance.
106. Scientists are currently conducting research into the possible causes of the disease.
107. After confessing to his crime, he was sentenced to life imprisonment.
108. Everyone was shocked by the tragic news.
109. I can’t find a solution to this problem.
110. You can’t rely on him because he never keeps his word.
111. Applications should be made in writing to the personnel department.
112. My brother always takes pleasure in teasing me.
113. Nobody knows who is responsible for the fire.
114. All negotiations failed and the two countries were still at war.
115. He wasn’t good with money and ended up in debt.
116. Life is full of surprises, so don’t take anything for granted.
117. The lift is not in use because it is broken.
118. Her views are similar to mine; that’s why we never argue.
119. Fish and meat are rich in protein.
120. Her dance teacher is always pleased with her performance.
121. Some women spend a lot of money on cosmetics.
122. Since I moved house, I have kept in touch with my old friends by email.
123. She is very sensitive to other people’s feelings.
124. Please hand in your assignment by Friday at the latest.
125. Students’ papers were piled one on top of the other in the professor’s study.
126. In some respects the new version of the song is better than the original one.
127. She left her briefcase at the top of the stairs this morning.
128. All her complaints were in vain as nobody seemed to bother.
129. He is very proud of his promotion to senior editor.
130. On the one hand, her job is exciting but it can be stressful too.
131. Women live longer than men, on average.
132. There’s a beautiful house for sale in my neighbourhood.
133. They have lived in the suburbs all their lives and they don’t want to move to the city centre.
134. Don’t read the text in detail; just scan it.
135. They spend their summers in a beautiful house on the coast.
136. War must be avoided at all costs.
137. He felt very worried at first but in the end everything went well.
138. You can have a party here on condition that you clean up afterwards.
139. He’s been out of work for a long time now and feels depressed.
140. It was such a sad film that the viewers were in tears.
141. The main suspect has been traced and is under arrest.
142. You will receive your new credit card by post.
143. My name is Nicholas — or Nick for short.
144. You have to pay a deposit on arrival at the hotel.
145. On second thoughts, I’d rather not go to the party.
146. He hasn’t replied to my invitation yet.
147. Don’t shout; I’m sure he didn’t do it on purpose.
148. He’s a specialist in modern German literature.
149. I want to speak to you in private; make sure there’s nobody around.
150. She has very good taste in clothes.
151. It is impolite to stare at people.
152. That song is popular with people of all ages.
153. Critics raved about the new film and gave it good reviews.
154. He has the reputation of being a strict teacher.
155. By law, drivers in most countries must wear a seat belt.
156. We can cut the apple in half and share it.
157. Kelly suffers from terrible allergies in spring and autumn.
158. Carmen was highly qualified for the teaching position.
159. Which one of the sisters are you referring to?
160. I used to be good at tennis but I’m out of practice.
161. We heard about the car accident on the news.
162. The firemen soon had the blaze under control.
163. I’m writing with regard to your email.
164. My best friend and I have a lot in common.