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GRAMMAR 19: PREPOSITIONS PART 1: PREPOSITIONS OF TIME In On At In 1988 In September In winter In the 21st century In the morning/ evening/ afternoon I did the crossword in five minutes Could you walk thirty miles in a day? Your photos will be ready in an hour The building will open in six weeks On Wednesday On 15 April On that day On Easter Monday On Christmas Day On Friday morning On Tuesday evening At three o’clock At lunch At that time At the moment At Easter At Christmas At weekend By They’ll inform us of their decision by the end of the month Before/ After Since I never go to bed before midnight I’ll meet you after the class We’ve been here since Tuesday For They lived in Poland for three years During I worked during the summer Until/ Till Past The ticket is valid until/ till March He slept from midnight until/ till o’clock We worked past midnight Through She worked through the night PRACTICE I Supply at, on or in I’ll meet you at 10.30 on Monday, June 14 We’re talking our holiday July I always finish work early Fridays Who know that the world will be like the year 2030? You don’t want anything to go wrong your wedding day the 19th century many children died before they were a year old We got up dawn and reached the summit noon the age of 14 I realized I would never become a brain surgeon The birds don’t find much to eat in our garden winter What will you be doing the holiday? 10 What will you be doing New Year’s Day? 11 The year was 1986 that time I was working as a waiter 12 We try to get away Christmas time 13 I’ll see you ten day’s time 14 They prepared a surprise for me at the office my birthday II If the word in bold in each sentence is correct, put a tick () If it is wrong, write the correct word We first visited China on 2006 My birthday is at the second of July Let’s meet on five o’clock, shall we? School starts again in September There’s a party at Emily’s at Saturday What you want to on the morning? Let’s go and see Grandma on Easter Where you usually go in Christmas Day? III Circle the correct answer It was by / past midnight when the party ended and everyone went home My husband often works at / in night I see him at / in the morning My grandfather fought during / for the war He was in the army during / for four years They’ve only had the Ford for / since two months By / Until last year they didn’t own a car She caught malaria during / though her holiday in Africa Before / By then, she’d never been abroad The film should be over until / by nine o’clock We’ll be home before / in an hour We’re leaving for Prague on / at 19th July and we’ll be there through / until the end of the month IV Complete the conversation Use prepositions A: B: A: B: Are you free to come round for a meal (0) on Saturday? Do you mean (1) the evening? That’s right Come round (2) eight o’clock, if that’s OK Thanks, I’d love to but I’ll have to leave (3) about midnight – I’ve got to get up early (4) Sunday morning A: That’s all right I don’t like staying up much (5) midnight, anyway B: Neither I I stayed up (6) three o’clock last Saturday and I felt terrible (7) the morning V Complete the article Use the prepositions in the box after by during (x2) for (x2) in (x2) since (x2) until Buckingham Palace has been the London home of Britain’s royal family (0) since 1837 (1) _ 1761 George III bought Buckingham House as a family home for his wife, Queen Charlotte Then (2) _ 1826 George IV decided to turn Buckingham House into a palace Workmen doubled the size of the house and build the Marble Arch in front of the palace The work continued (3) _ four years and (4) _ 1829 haft a million pounds had already been spent on it George IV never lived in Buckingham Palace Victoria was the first monarch to make Buckingham Palace her official home (5) _ her marriage to Albert in 1840, she decided that the palace needed a nursery and more guest rooms (The Marble Arch was moved to a park in central London so that workmen could add a fourth wing to the building.) The work continued (6) _ 1847 and today the palace has 775 rooms The last major changes to the building were made (7) _ the early twentieth century, when the stone on the front of the building was replaced Today Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction (8) _1993 the state rooms in the west wing have been opened to the public (9) _ two months (10) _ the summer and they are visited by 300,000 people over this period PART 2: PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE & MOVEMENT I In/ On/ At IN ON AT In the phone box In the kitchen Work in the garden Swim in the pool In Shirley Road Kate lives in York Atlanta is in America In prison/ hospital In the lesson In a book newspaper In the photo/ picture In the country In the middle In the back/ front of a car In a queue/ line/ row Sit on the floor Walk on the pavement Egg on your shirt On Fifth Avenue A village on this road Paris is on the Seine On the platform On the farm On the page/ map On the screen On the island/ beach/ coast Drive on the left/ right On the back of an envelope Sit at my desk Wait at the bus stop At the crossroad Wait at the traffic light At Mike’s house At 65 Shirley Road At the party/ wedding At the station/ airport At home/ work/ school At the seaside At the top/ bottom of a hill At the back of the room At the end of a corridor PRACTICE I Complete using on, in or at There are lots of people the restaurant The people who live _ number 44 are away on holiday You should go to the Louvre when you’re _ Paris Gorillas live _ forests in Africa and eat fruit What does that sign _ the wall say? What did Ethan say _ his letter? Have you heard of the strange statues _ Easter Island? Do you really want to spend the whole day _ the beach? II Look at the pictures and complete the sentences This photo was taken _ winter We’re _ a concert She’s _ the sea It’s _ page 62 It’s _ the middle He’s _ an island It’s _ the mountain They’re _ a wedding III Supply at or in He’s gone to the station He’s probably at the station now She’s gone to school She’s probably _ school now He flew from London He’s probably _ Paris now He’s gone into the garden He’s the garden now She’s gone to bed She’s bed now He’s gone to a diner party He’s probably _ the diner now She’s gone to a wedding She’s probably _the wedding now He’s gone into the kitchen He’s probably _ the kitchen now They’ve come out of the desert They’re probably _ the jungle now They’ve gone to New York They’re probably _ New York now 10 She’s gone to the waiting room She’s probably _ the waiting room now 11 He’s been sent to prison He’s probably _ prison now 12 She’s gone to the doctor’s She’s probably _ the doctor’s now 13 He’s gone home He’s probably _ home now 14 She’s gone to the old town She’s probably _ the old town now 15 They’ve sailed to the Pacific They’re probably _ the Pacific now 16 We live 14 Woodland Avenue 17 She was taken to hospital She’s hospital now IV Put in the preposition in, on or at We spent the whole holiday on the beach I read about the pop festival _ a magazine My parents’ flat is _ the twenty-first floor Melanie was holding a small bird _ her hands I’ll meet you _ the airport Natasha now lives _ 32 The Avenue I was standing _ the counter in the baker’s shop, waiting to be served London is _ the Thames There weren’t many books _ the shelves The passengers had to stand _ a queue 10 The woman sitting next to me left the train _ Chesterfield II Other prepositions of places III Prepositions of movement Up the stairs Down the stairs Toward the box Away from the box Into the box Out of the box Across the bridge Through the tunnel Onto the box Off the box Past the box Around the box PRACTICE I Circle the correct answers There may be more than one correct answer A lamp above / among / on top of the table The actor walked at / from / onto the stage at the end of the performance and bowed The road that goes above / over / against the mountain at / to / into the village is steep and dangerous The ball rolled along / among / between his feet and at / to / into the garden shed, where it got lost against / among / between the tools on the floor There’s an envelope above / on top of / over the fridge with some money in / inside / into it I could hear voices in / at / inside the garden below / beneath / past my window They could see something shining below / from / in the surface of the water If you’re going by / next to / past my house, would you give me a lift? We walked from / opposite / along our home at / to / in the centre of town and had lunch at a restaurant against / beside / by the river The supermarket is along / across / next to the cinema and by / next to / opposite the car park on the other side of the street 10 The shout came from at / inside / into the house across / among / past the street 11 We arrived at / into / to our destination and parked the car out of / against / opposite the entrance 12 The child accidentally kicked the ball above / over / on top of the wall 13 He leaned against / next to / along the wall and watched the people going by 14 After walking at / along / beside the river for an hour, they stopped at / into / past small inn for a bite to eat II Complete the blog Use prepositions We caught the ferry (0) from Dover and travelled (1) _ the English Channel to France Within an hour we had arrived (2) _ the ferry terminal (3) _ Boulogne We went to the market (4) _ the main square, where I bought some souvenirs to take back to my family in England It was a beautiful day so we had lunch (5) _the beach It was very relaxing, with the sound of the waves and the seagulls flying (6) _ our heads After lunch we walked (7) _ the beach (8) _ the old part of town We walked uphill (9) _ the narrow streets towards the castle but when we got there, they told us we had to pay an admission fee to get (10) _ the castle so we didn’t bother Instead, we explored the old town for an hour By then it was time to go back to the ferry terminal All in all, it was a good day out PART 3: NOUNS & PREPOSITIONS I Preposition + Noun A hurry A mess Advance Aid of Cash Conclusion Control Danger Favour of General Other words Stock Beginning/ end Time Use My opinion Accident Air/ land/ sea Chance Cheque Credit card Hand Heart Mistake A change A while Ages Breakfast/ lunch/ dinner Sale/ hire/ rent Memory Morning to night Now on Time to time My point of view A diet Arrival Average Behalf of Business Duty Fire Holiday My own No account Offer Purpose The contrary The phone The whole Time Television The market Foot Breath Control Danger Date Fashion Luck/ money/ time Order Sight Stock Touch Work Breakfast/ lunch/ dinner Present Beginning/ end The moment The same time Times College/ home/ school/ work/ university Age Control Discussion Pressure *** Note: On the way I’m driving into town I’ll get some petrol on the way In the way We couldn’t get past because there was a parked car in the way In the end It took Claire hours to decide In the end she chose a long blue dress At the end We all left quickly at the end of the meeting By car We decided to Brussels by car In my car He came there in my car PRACTICE I Put in by, from, in or on There’s something I want to listen to on the radio They’ve promised me more money, but I haven’t got it _ writing Why can’t you look at the problem _ my point of view? Would you mind moving? You’re rather _ the way here I rang the wrong number _ mistake I booked our seats more than a month _ advance Sarah’s mobile phone was stolen while she was away _ a business trip Could you be quiet for a minute, please? I’m _ the phone We’ve had a few nice days, but _ general it’s been a poor summer I was lucky I found the solution _ accident 10 It’s a long journey Let’s stop somewhere _ the way and have a meal 11 I spent ages looking for a phone box _the end I found one 12 Are you here _ holiday or _ business? II What would you ask? Use the word in brackets with the correct preposition You may also need to use the or your Ask if you can book a cabin before you travel (advance)  Can I book a cabin in advance? Ask if you can pay in notes (cash)  Can ? Ask if the information is current (date)  Is ? Ask your friend if he dropped the ball deliberately (purpose)  Did ? Ask if there is anything to watch tonight (television)  Is ? Ask your teacher if he or she will be here on the last day of July (end)  Will ? Ask Melanie if she thinks nuclear power is a good idea (opinion)  Is ? Ask Nick if he is selling his car (sale)  Is ? Ask Sarah if she approves of the plan in general (whole)  Do _? III Complete the conversation Put in by, in or on Sarah: It’s a long way to Glasgow Why don’t you go (0) on the train? Mark: I don’t know I think I’d rather go (1) car Sarah: How far is your hotel from station? Mark: Oh, it’s only five minutes (2) foot, but with all my luggage, I’d probably go (3) a taxi Sarah: Well, why not? It’s less tiring going (4) train, isn’t it? Mark: I could go (5) air That would be quickest IV Complete the sentences Use the prepositional phrases in the box at last at least at the end at the least in the end in the way in time on the way to date This is her best performance to date I thought about the problem for a long time and _ I decided that the best thing to was to ask for help He’s probably _ to London by now _ fifty people were waiting in the queue to buy tickets for the concert If you have any questions, can you ask them _ of the lecture, please? _ we can afford a holiday! We’ve been saving for months There’s a car _ and I can’t get out of the garage I won’t be late I should be back by eleven o’clock _ Will the new stadium be finished _ for the match? V Complete the story Use one word in each gap My family wanted to something different this summer and (0) in the end, we decided to go (1) _ a safari holiday in Tanzania We booked our holiday (2) _ advance and because I’m studying zoology (3) _ college, I prepared myself by learning the scientific names of many animals (4) _ heart! (5) _ last our departure date arrived We were met (6) _ our arrival in Tanzania and we travelled (7) _ car to our hotel in the safari park We stopped (8) _ the way to the hotel and (9) _ my surprise, we saw a lion a few metres from the car! Every day at the park was different and we were busy (10) _ morning to night We would set off early in a Land Rover as it was too hot go to far (11) _ foot and return to the hotel (12) _ time for lunch Most evenings we ate out (13) _ doors But it was the animals that were (14) _ far the best part of the holiday Lying in bed at night, I could hear them and (15) _ times, they came very close to my window But I never felt I was (16) _ danger (17) _ the contrary, I felt closer to nature than I’ve ever been in my life (18) _ the end of our stay there was a farewell party attended by everyone on the safari We were all sad to be leaving but (19) _ the same time, we knew we’d had the experience of a lifetime 10 II Noun + Preposition Ability Alternative Attack Attitude / Belief Cause Respect Substitute Tax Need Cost Damage Difficulty Example Experience Expert on Hope Answer Interest Reason Knowledge Lack Matter Method Opinion Price Increase/ decrease/ rise/ reduction/ fall Connection / Contrast / PRACTICE I Complete the conversation Put in at, in or of Daniel: What’s the job you’ve applied for? Vicky: It’s with a travel company But the advert says that you need some experience (0) of work in tourism I haven’t got that And I don’t think my knowledge (1) foreign languages will be good enough I’m having no success at all (2) my attempts to get a job Daniel: What about your interest (3) computers? And your skill (4) typing? That’s the sort of thing employers are looking for II Complete the sentences Use a preposition after these nouns: answer, cause, damage, difficulty, invitation, matter, tax, way I’ve had an invitation to Laura’s barbecue The accident caused some the car I’m trying to think of the best getting this piano uostairs I can’t think of an the problem, I’m afraid The the accident is still unknown The government has introduced a new luxury goods Unfortunately there was some the arrangements The television won’t come on What’s the it? III Choose the correct answer A, B or C There seems to be a connection _ pollution and the death of trees A between B from C with There are many differences _ public and private schools A between B in C with He’s an expert _ ancient Egyptian art A about B in C on A good sun cream will give you protection _ the harmful rays of the sun A for B from C of Officials are still looking into the cause _ the crash A for B of C to She stays in contact _ many of her ex-students 11 A between B to C with There are several advantages _ getting a good education A for B of C to He expressed his admiration _ her exciting and innovative designs A about B for C with Recently there has been a great deal of interest _ the subject A in B about C of I simply don’t share your fascination _ old coins A in B about C for 10 What was their reaction _ the news? A to B for C with II Complete the notes for a film review Use prepositions A comparison (0) between a book and a film usually favours the book Naturally, we mustn’t forget that there are differences (1) _ the two The director has a reputation (2) _ making powerful films as well as a talent (3) _ subtle psychological development But by comparison (4) _ his other films, this one is disappointing The beginning (5) _ the film is promising but it fails to keep the audience interested One of the reasons (6) _ the problem is the poor choice (7) _ leading actors The relationship (8) _ the protagonist is simply not believable Another problem (9) _ the film is the scrip – there’s a lack (10) _ attention to dialogue and the exchanges between characters sound forced And of course, part of the blame (11) _ the result lies with the soundtrack, which is one of the worst I’ve ever heard III Re-write the sentences Use the nouns in the box and prepositions change discussion fall increase reason relationship solution Ruth: I get on well with my manager  Ruth has a good relationship with her manager Ruth: Last week I spoke to him about my salary  Last week she and her manager had a(n) _ her salary Ruth: I have a lot of responsibility but he won’t give me a rise  Ruth’s manager won’t give Ruth a(n) her salary Ruth: He explained why he couldn’t it  He gave her a good _ not doing it Ruth: He’s worried because sales have been dropping  He’s worried because there has been a(n) _ sales Ruth: We said we’d talk again if the situation changes  They agreed to discuss the matter again if there is a(n) the situation Ruth: I’m sure we can solve the problem  Ruth is sure they can find a(n) the problem 12 PART 4: ADJECTIVES & PREPOSITIONS I Feelings Afraid Amazed / Ashamed Bored Disappointed / Eager Excited Fed Fond Happy / Keen Nervous Proud Satisfied Shocked / Surprised / Tired Worried 1a I’m sorry about the mistake 1b I’m sorry for poor Melanie 2a We were angry at/ about the delay 2b Sarah was angry with Henry 3a I was pleased about winning 3b The winner was pleased with himself 4a Vicky is anxious about her exam People are anxious for news II Good/ Bad - Good at tennis - Brilliant at crosswords - Bad at games - Hopeless at cooking - Oranges are good for you - Smoking is bad for you - My friends have been good to me - You were very rude to the waitress Fit Full Guilty Involved Prepared Ready Responsible Safe Same Similar Typical Used III Other adjectives Accustomed Aware Capable Different Famous 13 PRACTICE I Say what these people’s feelings are Use the adjectives in brackets and a preposition The children are leaving on a trip t the zoo (excited)  They’re excited about the trip to the zoo Vicky doesn’t like the dark (afraid)  She’s _ Nick is watching a video, but he’s going to switch it off (bored)  He’s _ Emma is reading about computers (interested)  She’s _ Mark has just heard some news that he didn’t expect (surprised)  He’s _ United have won a victory (proud)  They’re _ Olivia’s children are being very silly (annoyed)  She’s _ The Zedco staff don’t think their pay increase is big enough (not satisfied)  II Complete the conversation Put in at, for or to Sarah: Claire: Sarah: Claire: Sarah: Claire: You were very rude (0) to Henry when you said he needs to lose weight Well, it’s true Exercise would be good (1) him He started jogging and then gave it up Yes, but we can’t all be good (2) talking physical exercise Anyone can a bit of jogging You don’t have to be brilliant (3) it And eating so much must be bad (4) you Well, you could have been more polite Sorry I’m not very good (5) saying the right thing I’ll try to be nice (6) him next time I see him III Complete these paragraphs from an email Emma has received from her brother Use these adjectives and put a preposition after each one: aware, different, famous, full, interested, late, ready, responsible, similar, used Everything was strange here at first because this new job is (0) different from any I’ve had before But I’ve got (0’) used to it now, and I’m really enjoying it I’m mainly (1) controlling the costs of the project The work is quite hard, and I must say I feel (2) a holiday The company expect people to overtime I wasn’t (3) that before I’ve arrived because they hadn’t told me at the interview, but I don’t mind I’ve got a nice flat, which is very (4) the one I had in London The only difference is that my flat here is (5) horrible old furniture I keep falling over it I live right by the harbour It’s a pity I’ve never been (6) boats, because this is a good place for sailing The noise of the motor boats wakes me up every morning, so I’m never (7) work The area is (8) its seafood, which is great, because I love eating fish, as you know IV Choose the correct answer A, B or C I’m tired _ watching television Let’s go for a walk 14 A by B from C of No matter how hard I try, I’m useless _ Maths A at B for C to Odette wasn’t amused _ my joke In fact, she was offended A by B from C with It’s healthy for young people to be suspicious _ strangers A about B at C of Put the cage over there, where the birds will be safe _ the cat A for B from C with Many students are reliant _ their parents for financial support A from B in C on People who become addicted _ drugs must seek help from professionals A by B to C with Although they’re twins, they’re very different _ each other A at B from C to He’s seems very content _ his job, home and family A about B from C with V Complete the conversation Use prepositions A: I’m really worried (0) about Duncan B: Why’s that? A: He’s been absent (1) _ quite a few classes lately and he’s often late (2) _ the ones he does attend B: Yes, I’ve noticed I also know he was confident (3) _ getting an A for his last exam and was really disappointed (4) _ not getting one A: Someone told me he’s got involved (5) _ some strange people I saw him the other day and he wasn’t at all friendly (6) _ me – in fact, he was rude (7) _ me B: I’m surprised (8) _ that That’s not like him And have you noticed that Ken’s been acting strangely too? A: I think he’s keen (9) _ Mina but he’s afraid (10) _ asking her out in case she says ‘no’ B: Well, they should both be more careful (11) _ how they behave Some of their friends are getting fed up (12) _ them VI Complete the article Use prepositions and the correct form of the verbs in brackets The Ferrari automobile company is famous (0) for producing (produce) fast and beautiful cars Scuderia Ferrari is the part of the company which is concerned (1) (race) cars competitively, while Ferrari S.p.A is involved (2) (make) exceptional sports cars which even the wealthy and famous are proud (3) (own) Ferrari’s founder, Enzo Ferrarii, was born in Italy in 1898 He had little formal education but he was interested (4) (drive) fast cars After he left the army, he applied for work at Fiat but he wasn’t successful (5) (get) a job there In 1920 he started racing cars for Alfa Romeo After demonstrating that he was skillful (6) (win) small local races, Enzo was asked to race in larger competitions He finished his racing career in 1932 In 1929 Enzo set up Scuderia Ferrari, where he was responsible (7) (build) up a racing team of over forty drivers However, it was only in 1945 that he founded Ferrari S.p.A Enzo thought that selling sports car would make it possible to continue financing his racing activities at Scuderia Ferrari 15 The famous Ferrari logo, a black horse on a yellow background, has been in existence since the 1930s Interestingly, however, an Austrian company called Avanti has a logo which is so similar (8) Ferrari’s that it is almost identical PART 5: VERBS & PREPOSITIONS Agree Approve Apply Believe Suffer Care Consist Decide Depend Complain Laugh Pay Rely Listen See I’ve heard of him I’ve heard from him Did you hear about the accident? PRACTICE I Complete the conversation between Laura and her friend Olivia Put in after, at, for and into Laura: Did you say you were looking (0) for an au pair? Olivia: Yes, I was just looking (1) _ this advertisement We need someone to look (2) our children Laura: Do you have to pay an au pair? Olivia: I’m not sure I’ll have to look (3) how it all works II This is some news that Melanie has received from an old friend Put in these verbs and add a preposition after each one: agree, applied, ask, care, caring, concentrate, decided, pay, suffering I’m working in a hospital now I (0) applied for a nurse’s job last July and started in August I don’t earn much money, and I even had to (1) _ my uniform out of my own money Perhaps I should (2) _ a pay rise But I don’t really (3) _ the money The work is the important thing Of course it’s very hard work (4) _ the patients, and at the moment I’m (5) _ backache But I knew it would be like this when I (6) _ a career in nursing I just try to forget all the problems and (7) _ the job I think it’s a worthwhile thing to do, and I’m sure you (8) _ me III Put in the verbs and add a preposition if necessary Mark and Sarah had accepted an invitation to Mike and Harriet’s party Sarah had to stay at work to (0) see to (see) on or two things Her boss really (1) (relies) her It’s usually Sarah who (deals) all the little problems Sarah didn’t really (3) (feel) going to a party but thought she ought to keep Mark company She decided to go straight to the party instead of going home first She (4) (reached) the house just after nine Mark was sitting in his car outside waiting for her He was (5) (listening) the radio Sarah (6) (apologized) being late At the party Mark talked to the strange woman who (7) (believed) ghosts Sarah met a man who kept (8) (laughing) his own jokes She managed to get away from him but couldn’t avoid a woman who wanted to (9) (discuss) house prices Mark and Sarah (10) (left) the party early and drove home feeling exhausted IV Complete the conversation Put in about, of or to David: Did you hear about my experience at the Quick Burger café? Harriet: No And I’ve never heard (0) of the Quick Burger café David: Oh, it’s near the station I was just talking (1) _ Melanie about it They took at 16 least twenty minutes to bring me a burger I don’t call that quick I complained (2) _ the waitress, and she poured a can of cola over me Harriet: Really? She must have had a bad day David: The manager wasn’t there, so I’ve written (3) _him to complain (4) _ the service It was terrible I wouldn’t go there if I were you Harriet: I wouldn’t dream (5) _ going there I hate those burger places V Circle the correct answer I’m suffering for / from a bad back so I need to stay in bed Not many people succeed to / in losing weight and keep it off We can’t seem to agree on / with anything these days We’re just not getting along They all laughed about / at her jokes She was very funny He insisted about / on carrying my bags even though I told him not to bother We shouted at / for them to stay away but they couldn’t hear us I’m sorry but I don’t agree about / with you I have a different opinion Would you help me look for / after my glasses? I can’t find them anywhere The judge asked the witness to describe the incident to / at him I heard all from / about the party Victor told me 10 Who you take after / for? Your mother or your father? 11 Her parents didn’t approve about / of her new boyfriend 12 Thieves broke onto / into the museum and stole some priceless objects 13 Sharon prefers chess to / from any other game 14 The meal consisted for / of a number of delicious Indian dishes VI Complete the e-mail Use prepositions If no prepositions is necessary, write – in the gap Hi Ruth, Have you heard (0) from Brendan recently? I telephoned (1) _ him last week and also sent (2) _ him an e-mail but he hasn’t got back to me I want to apologise (3) _ him (4) _ forgetting to water his plants while he was away at half term He left me the keys to his room but I completely forgot I don’t suppose he’ll ever rely (5) _ me for anything after this! Are you going to take part (6) _ the music concert at the end of term? I am Rehearsals start this week and I’m going to sing a traditional song from my country I think it’s a great way to make friends (7) _ people I wouldn’t meet otherwise By the way, I must congratulate you (8) _ your test results! I wish someone would explain (9) _ me how to get an A on a grammar test! Seriously, though, you worked hard and you deserve it Take care, Diego VII Complete the blog Use one word in each gap Opening a bank account is not difficult but if you are not sure where to start, consult the welfare officer at your school He or she will advise you (0) about what you need to Once you have chosen a bank, you need to go there in person to open an account Take your passport with you as identification You should also ask your school (1) _ a letter saying you are a student there and confirming your name and address (The bank needs this confirmation to prevent criminals (2) _ opening bank accounts which they can use to deposit money from illegal activities.) If you have any difficultly providing these documents, ask the bank to refer you (3) _ the bank employee who is responsible for dealing (4) _ difficult or unusual cases He or she will take care (5) _ you Once you have a bank account, you can deposit or withdraw money You can also arrange to pay your bills by direct debit or standing order This means that you can ask the bank to take money from your account to pay (6) _ things like gas and electricity You should speak (7) 17 _ your bank about how to set these up The good news is that once you have an account, most services are free However, you will not be able to borrow money (8) _ the bank unless you set up a special account PART 6: REVIEW I Write the sentences correctly I’ll see you at Monday  I’ll see you on Monday The doctor has been working since twelve hours  We had a great time in the disco  The woman was getting from the car  The players had numbers at their shirts  The new manager takes over at two weeks’ time  Anna drove at the garage to get some petrol  We were sitting in the back of the room  II Read Polly’s postcard and write the missing words Use on word only in each space Sometimes more than on answer is correct This is our first holiday (0) for age, and I’m enjoying it tremendously I love being (1) _ an island We arrived here almost a week (2) _, and I can’t believe the time is going so fast We finally completed the journey here (3) _ Friday evening (4) _ about eleven o’clock The journey wasn’t too bad, but we had to wait ages (5) _ the airport for our flight Our apartment here is fine It’s (6) _ the top floor The beach isn’t far away – we can walk there (7) _ five minutes The only problem is that we have to get (8) _ a busy main road, which can be difficult We don’t much (9) _ the day, but we go out every evening Last night’s disco went on very late, and today we slept (10) _ eleven III Some of these sentences are correct, and some have a word which should not be there If the sentence is correct, put the tick () If it is incorrect, cross the unnecessary word out of the sentence and write it in the space The cat was sitting on the top of shed 0’ Coventry is near by Birmingham Luckily our train arrived on the time People were running away from the gunman It sounds as if the company is in trouble The car was in the front of a bus There’s a meeting on next Tuesday Lisa drew a plan on the back of an envelope 18  by I’ll be exhausted by the time I get home IV Decide which word is correct I saw a really funny programme on television You can see all information the screen Are these pictures _ sale? Could you let me know _ Friday at the latest? The audience clapped _ the end of the show I’ve lived here _ last year What’s the matter _ your car? We could see the balloon high _ the town There was a fall _ ten per cent in prices The house was burgled _ we were out 10 What’s the difference _ a boat and a ship? 11 Rupert’s new car looks more an aeroplane 12 We’re all bored _ this game 13 I can’t find my keys I had them a minute _ 14 We get lots of requests _ help 15 The babysitter will stay there we get home 16 I’m going to be late _ the meeting 17 We most of our business _ summer 18 The job is similar _ my old one A at A at A at A by A at A after A by A above A at A at A between A as A about A ago A at A by A at A along A as B from B in B for B to B for B by B for B on B by B during B from B like B at B before B for B for B for B at B at C in C inside C in C up to C in C for C on C on to C in C time C under C near C for C behind C of C to C in C in C to D on D on D to D until D to D since D with D up D of D while D with D similar D with D back D on D until D to D on D with V Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first Use the word in brackets This is the Glasgow train (going)  This train is going to Glasgow Scott is a resident of Washington (lives)  I’m travelling to Italy as part of my job (business)  Friday morning is a busy time for me (I’m)  They started playing an hour ago (been)  Jonathan can play tennis very well (good)  I’m rather busy now (moment)  We took a plane to Budapest (air)  Nigel pass the newsagent’s every day (goes)  The company is planning to reduce the workforce (reduction)  19 10 We got to our guest-house early enough for a meal (time)  VI Complete the fact sheet Use prepositions ANTARCTICA HISTORY: (1) _1773 Captain James Cook crossed the Antarctic Circle in his ships, HMS Resolution and HMS Adventure (2) _ 14 th December 1911 Roald Amundsen led the first expedition to reach the geographic South Pole Amundsen used skis and dog sleds to travel (3) _ the Bay of Whales to the South Pole GEOGRAPHY: About 98% of Antarctica is covered (4) _ the Antarctic ice sheet, which is (5) _ least 1.6 km thick CLIMATE: (6) _ the winter months the minimum temperature is -80 0C to -900C Antarctica receives little precipitation; the South Pole receives less than 10 cm of rain or snow per year (7) _ average ECONOMY: Tourism exists on a small scale In 2004-2005 fewer than 30,000 tourists visited Antarctica This number is predicted to increase to over 80,000 (8) _ the year 2010 RESEARCH: Meteorites discovered in Antarctica have allowed scientists to learn a great deal (9) _ our solar system The meteorites are thought to come (10) _ asteroids or large planets POLITICS: Antarctica has no government and belongs to no country (11) _ 1959 countries have been banned (12) _ conducting any kind of military activity on the continent, including the testing of weapons VII Complete the conversation Use the prepositions in the box You not need all of them across A: B: A: B: A: B: A: B: 20 among by for in on opposite out of outside with I’m not sure I can meet you tomorrow – my car has broken down Why don’t you travel (1) _ train? I suppose I could Where shall I meet you? When you arrive, leave the station and walk (2) _ the road to the coffee shop directly (3) _ the station I’ll meet you there What’s time? About half past twelve I’ll try to be (4) _ time but I may be delayed by traffic I’ll stop (5) _ the coffee shop and wait for you (6) _ the car Then we can drive somewhere nice (7) _ lunch I might bring Roberta (8) _ me Is that all right? Of course  ... II Good/ Bad - Good at tennis - Brilliant at crosswords - Bad at games - Hopeless at cooking - Oranges are good for you - Smoking is bad for you - My friends have been good to me - You were very... The meal consisted for / of a number of delicious Indian dishes VI Complete the e-mail Use prepositions If no prepositions is necessary, write – in the gap Hi Ruth, Have you heard (0) from Brendan... a queue 10 The woman sitting next to me left the train _ Chesterfield II Other prepositions of places III Prepositions of movement Up the stairs Down the stairs Toward the box Away from the