Chuyên đề Tiếng Anh (Theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) - Prepositions - Đỗ Bình

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1. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) - PREPOSITIONS COLLOCATION OF “BE – ADJ – PRE” Bài tập 1: Tìm giới từ phù hợp cho các ngữ cố định sau. 01. be accustomed___ 26. be independent___ 51. be nice___ 02. be acquainted___ 27. be interested___ 52. be proud___ 03. be addicted___ 28. be jealous___ 53. be similar___ 04. be successful___ 29. be keen___ 54. be satisfied___ 05. be amused___ 30. be polite___ 55. be wrong___ 06. be (un)aware___ 31. be popular___ 56. be rude___ 07. be based___ 32. be suspicious___ 57. be short___ 08. be (in)capable___ 33. be absent___ 58. be supportive___ 09. be charged___ 34. be afraid___ 59. be surprised___ 10. be contented___ 35. be angry___ 60. be grateful___sb___st 11. be concerned___ 36. be anxious___ 61. be tired___ 12. be well-known___ 37. be bored ___ 62. be used___ 13. be covered___ 38. be busy___ 63. be responsible___sb___st 14. be crowded___ 39. be confident___ 64. be (un)conscious___ 15. be dependent___ 40. be disappointed___ 65. be sure___ 16. be different___ 41. be pleased___ 66. be slow___ 17. be excited___ 42. be married___sb 67. be happy___ 18. be familiar___ 43. be strange___ 68. be scared___ 19. be famous___ 44. be wasteful___ 69. be upset___ 20. be fond___ 45. be sympathetic___ 70. be thankful___sb___st 21. be full___ 46. be worried___ 71. be certain___ 22. be good/bad___sb 47. be guilty___ 72. be delighted___ 23. be good/bad___st 48. be innocent___ 73. be fortunate___ 24. be astonished___ 49. be far___ 74. be frightened___ 25. be important___ 50. be kind___ 75. be terrified___ Bài tập 2: Hoàn thành câu thứ hai sao cho nghĩa giống câu thứ nhất. 01. There were lots of tourists in the city centre. → The city centre was crowded___. 02. There was a lot of furniture in the room. → The room was full___. 03. I don’t like sport very much. → I’m not very keen___. 04. We haven’t got enough time. → We’re a bit short___. 05. I’m not a very good tennis player. → I’m not very good___. 06. Catherine’s husband is Russian. → Catherine is married___. 07. I don’t trust Robert. → I’m suspicious___. 08. My problem is not the same as yours. → My problem is different___. Bài tập 3: Điền giới từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống. 01. The course begins___ 7 January and ends___ 10 March. 02. I went to bed___ midnight and got up___ 6.30 the next morning. 03. We travelled overnight to Paris and arrived___ 5 o’clock___ the morning. 04. Mozart was born in Salzburg___ 1756. 05. Are you doing anything special___ the weekend? 06. I haven’t seen Ann___ a few days. I last saw her___ Tuesday. 07. I’ll phone you___ Tuesday morning___ 10 o’clock, okay? 08. Tom’s grandmother died___ 1977___ the age___ 79. 09. The price of electricity is going up___ October. 10. There are usually a lot of parties___ New Year’s Eve. 11. I like walking round the town___ night. 12. The telephone and the doorbell rang___ the same time. 13. I waited for you___ half an hour and then decided that you weren’t coming. 14. Production at the factory was seriously affected___ the strike. 15. It can be dangerous when children play football___ the street. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 1
2. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) - PREPOSITIONS 16. I’ll meet you___ the corner (of the street) at 10 o’clock. 17. Tom’s ill. He wasn’t___ work today. He was___ home___ bed. 18. Paul is a student___ London University. 19. I’ve just received an invitation___ a wedding next week. 20. The cause___ the fire in the hotel last night is still unknown. 21. Money isn’t the solution___ every problem. 22. The company has rejected the workers’ demands___ an increase___ pay. 23. Bill and I used to be good friends but I don’t have much contact___ him now. 24. I wrote to Jim last week, but I still haven’t received a reply___ my letter. 25. Do you know any songs___ the Beatles? 26. There was panic when people realized the building was___ fire. 27. The shop assistant wouldn’t accept my cheque and insisted that I paid___ cash 28. When I was 14, I went___ a trip to France organized by my school. 29. We hadn’t arranged to meet. We met___ chance. 30. It’s very nice___ you to let me use your car. Thank you very much. 31. I can’t understand people who are crucial___ animals. 32. Why do you always get so annoyed___ little things? 33. The people next door are annoyed___ us___ making so much noise last night. 34. We enjoyed our holiday but we were rather disappointed the hotel. 35. I was surprised___ the way he behaved. It was quite out of character. 36. Did you know that Linda is engaged___ a friend of mine? 37. These days everyone is aware___ the dangers of smoking. 38. Ann is fond___ her younger brother. 39. Britain certainly isn’t famous___ its food. 40. That man is very honest. He isn’t capable___ telling a lie. 41. Do you know anyone who might be interested___ buying an old car? 42. The police are responsible___ maintaining law and order. 43. I’m sorry___ the smell in this room. It’s just been painted. 44. She hasn’t got a job. She depends___ her parents for money. 45. Are you going to apologize___ what you did? 46. Tom and I ran___ each other in town yesterday afternoon. 47. A football team consists___ 11 players. 48. Do you belong___ a political party? 49. The accident was my fault, so I had to pay___ the damage. 50. Sally is often not well. She suffers___ severe headaches. 51. Our house is similar___ yours. Perhaps yours is a bit larger. 52. I’m tired___ doing the same things every day. I need a change. 53. John has no money of his own. He’s totally dependent___ his parents. 54. I don’t like going up ladders. I’m afraid___ heights. 55. Linda doesn’t look very well. I’m worried___ her. 56. Are you still upset___ what I said to you yesterday? 57. I was delighted___ the present you gave me. 58. We’re all excited___ going on holiday next week. NOTES: 1. Nice/kind/good/polite/silly/stupid of somebody (to do something) 2. Adj + about/with (angry/annoy/furious about something) 3. Adj + at/by/with (surprised/shocked/ amazed/astonished at/by something) 4. Sorry about/ for 5. Adj + of + afraid/ frightened/ terrified/scared of + suspicious/critical of + fond/proud/ashamed/jealous/envious of + aware of/ conscious of + capable/ incapable of + full of/ short of + tired of 6. Adj + at/on/to/from/in/with/for + good/bad/excellent/brilliant at + married/engaged to + different from + interested in + keen on By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 2
3. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) - PREPOSITIONS + dependent on . + famous for . + responsible for . ___THE END___ Nice/kind/good/polite/silly/stupid of somebody (to do something) - Thank you. It was nice of you to help me. - It is stupid of her to go out without a coat in such cold weather. Nhưng: nice/ kind/good/polite/silly/stupid/unfriendly to somebody - They have always been very nice to me. • Adj + about/with Angry/annoy/furious about something - It’s stupid to get angry about things that don’t matter. Angry/annoy/furious with somebody for doing something - Are you annoyed with me for being late? Excited/worried/ upset/ nervous/happy about something - Are you excited about going on holiday next week? Delighted/pleased/ satisfied/ disappointed with something - I was delighted with the present you gave me. • Adj + at/by/with Surprised/shocked/ amazed/astonished at/by something - Everybody was surprised at/by the news. - I hope you weren’t shocked by/at what I said. Impressed with/by somebody/something - I’m very impressed with/by her English. It’s very good. Fed up with/bored with something - I don’t enjoy my job any more. I’m fed up with it. /I’m bored with it. • Sorry about/ for Sorry about something - I’m sorry about the noise last night. Sorry for doing something - I’m sorry for being late. To feel/to be sorry for somebody - I feel sorry for George. He has a lot of problems. • Adj + of Afraid/ frightened/ terrified/scared of : - Are you afraid of dogs? Fond/proud/ashamed/jealous/envious of : - Why are you so jealous of other people? Suspicious/critical of : - He was suspicious of my intentions. Aware of/ conscious of : - Did you know he was married? - No, I wasn’t aware of that. Capable/ incapable of : - I’m sure that you are capable of passing the exam. Full of/ short of : - The letter I wrote was full of mistakes. - I’m short of money. Can you lend me some? Tired of : - Come on, let’s go! I’m tired of waiting. • Adj + at/on/to/from/in/with/for Good/bad/excellent/brilliant at : - I’m not very good at maths. Married/engaged to : - Linda is married to an American. Different from : By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 3
4. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) - PREPOSITIONS - The film was different from what I’d expected. Interested in : - Are you interested in art? Keen on : - I’m keen on listening to music. Dependent on . - I don’t want to be dependent on anybody. Famous for . - Hanoi is famous for places of interest. Responsible for . - Who was responsible for all that noise last night? Bài tập 1: Tìm giới từ phù hợp cho các ngữ cố định sau. 01. be accustomed to 26. be independent of 51. be nice to 02. be acquainted with 27. be interested in 52. be proud of 03. be addicted to 28. be jealous of 53. be similar to 04. be successful in 29. be keen on 54. be satisfied with 05. be amused at 30. be polite to 55. be wrong with 06. be (un)aware of 31. be popular with 56. be rude to 07. be based on 32. be suspicious of 57. be short of 08. be (in)capable of 33. be absent from 58. be supportive of 09. be charged with 34. be afraid of 59. be surprised at 10. be contented with 35. be angry with 60. be grateful to sb for st 11. be concerned about 36. be anxious about 61. be tired of 12. be well-known for 37. be bored with 62. be used to 13. be covered with 38. be busy with 63. be responsible to sb for st 14. be crowded with 39. be confident of 64. be (un)conscious of 15. be dependent on 40. be disappointed with 65. be sure of 16. be different from 41. be pleased with 66. be slow in 17. be excited about 42. be married to sb 67. be happy in 18. be familiar with 43. be strange to 68. be scared at 19. be famous for 44. be wasteful of 69. be upset at 20. be fond of 45. be sympathetic with 70. be thankful to sb for st 21. be full of 46. be worried about 71. be certain about 22. be good/bad for sb 47. be guilty of 72. be delighted at 23. be good/bad at st 48. be innocent of 73. be fortunate in 24. be astonished at 49. be far from 74. be frightened of 25. be important to 50. be kind to 75. be terrified of PREPOSITIONS Exercise 1: In the following sentences, supply the suitable preposition to each of the gaps. 1. We give each other presents___ Christmas. 2. Don’t sit___ the floor. 3. I’m going away___ the end of January. 4. I met Tom___ the street yesterday. 5. They sent me a cheque___ $ 50. 6. There has been some decrease___ military spending this year. 7. Nobody knows what the cause___ the explosion was. 8. Do you think we’ll find a solution___ this problem? 9. Have you ever read any books___ Mark Twain? 10. It’s unreasonable___ you to expect her to love you at first sight. 11. They were furious___ me___ not inviting them to the party. 12. Were you disappointed___ your examination results? 13. Everybody was shocked___ the news. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 4
5. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) - PREPOSITIONS 14. She is scared___ going out alone. 15. I’m not ashamed___ what I did. Exercise 2: In the following sentences, supply the suitable preposition to each of the gaps. 1. My sister won’t have dinner___ 11.30 p.m. 2. She is engaged___ an American. 3. Who was responsible___ all the noise last night? 4. Your writing is similar___ mine. 5. Ann wasn’t keen___ going out in the rain. 6. The city centre was crowded___ tourists. 7. I always try my best to get along___ other officers. 8. Why don’t you apply___ a position in that company? 9. He is very selfish. He doesn’t care___ other people. 10. Don’t look out of the window. Concentrate___ your work! 11. He lost control of the car and crashed___ a wall. 12. He was the sort of person that you could depend___. 13. Did you hear___ the fight in the club on Saturday night? 14. She’s very old. She needs someone to look___ her. 15. He often dreams___ travelling to America. Exercise 3: In the following sentences, supply the suitable preposition to each of the gaps. 1. I didn’t have enough money to pay___ the meal. 2. He has suffered___ lung cancer for ages. 3. He shouted___ from the other side of the street. 4. The police are searching___ the escaped prisoner. 5. That’s a good idea. Why didn’t I think___ that? 6. How much did you have to pay___ the meal? 7. Do you always go___ school___ foot? 8. My office is next___ newsagent so I buy magazines almost every day. 9. Children don’t want to be___ door, they want to stay in to watch T.V. 10. ___ no doubt, whales are the biggest mammal on Earth. 11. The firefighters have been___ strike for more than three days. 12. When I saw him, I was___ a group of friends___ the corner of the club. 13. I have got an appointment___ the optician’s. 14. In the end, they fell___ love and lived happily ever after. 15. During the show, a crazy fan jumped___ the stage and kissed the singer. Exercise 4: Choose the best answer among the A, B, C, or D provided to finish each of the incomplete sentences below. 1. Many people are not interested___ reading books as much as seeing films. A. in B. with C. for D. about 2. We spend more time watching TV than reading books. But___ fact. TV has not kill reading. A. for B. upon C. at D. in 3. Books are a wonderful source ___ knowledge and pleasure. A. with B. of C. in D. about 4. Although he hadn't spoken French for many years, he picked it___ again after a few weeks. A. over B. on C. through D. up 5. ___ the start of each period, both teams line up on their own goal line. A. In B. For C. From D. At 6. Helen is very excited___ going to work in Germany. A. about B. for C. with D. to 7. A water polo ball is constructed of waterproof material to allow it to float___ the water. A. upon B. over C. above D. on 8. There are six field player positions and a goalkeeper___ each team. A. on B. with C. from D. for By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 5
6. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) - PREPOSITIONS 9. Pay more attention___ picture and you can find out who is the robber. A. to B. for C. at D. on 10. She looked___ me, smiling happily and confidently. A. on B. over C. forward to D. at 11. We have to apply effective measures to save many plant and animal species___ extinction. A. from B. in C. for D. on 12. They said that the blue cheese was very tasty, but the smell put me___. A. of B. in C. to D. off 13. Over-exploitation for food, pets, and medicine, pollution, and disease are recognized ___ a serious threat___ extinction. A. as/ of B. to/ for C. over/ with D. upon/ at 14. ___ entering the hall, he found everyone waiting for him. A. With B. On C. At D. During 15. Clearing forests for timber has resulted___ the loss of biodiversity. A. with B. at C. in D. for 16. Once you have started something, you ought to see it___ to the end. A. to B. through C. for D. in 17. Which subject is this book ___? A. for B. on C. of D. up 18. We are___ no obligation to change goods which were not purchased here. A. to B. with C. at D. under 19. Francis Bacon lived___ about the same time as Shakespeare. A. at B. for C. in D. over 20. Nothing___ the ordinary ever happens here. A. about B. out of C. from D. within Exercise 5: Choose the best answer among the A, B, C, or D provided to finish each of the incomplete sentences below. 1. People enjoy a book___ different ways. A. on B. with C. upon D. in 2. ___ the time you get to the theater, the play will have finished A. Until B. In C. By D. on 3. The meeting has been brought___ to Monday due to the seriousness of the situation. A. on B. out C. down D. forward 4. It is important___ students to read as many books as possible. A. up B. about C. to D. for 5. She is traveling to Germany tomorrow on her first working trip and she is very excited ___ it. A. for B. against C. about D. with 6. Do you feel I was too friendly___ the applicants. A. with B. at C. on D. across 7. Who does the book belong___? A. for B. to C. on D. through 8. I finished my homework a few days ahead___ the deadline. A. of B. to C. by D. at 9. He picked___ the book and turned page after page. A. up B. on C. away D. in 10. Some people never set___ to become rich and famous. A. up B. out C. off D. across 11. ___ defense, the players work to regain possession of the ball and prevent a goal. A. About B. Over C. Without D. On 12. Players can move the ball by throwing it___ a teammate or swimming while pushing the ball in front of them. A. for B. into C. to D. from By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 6
7. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) - PREPOSITIONS 13. It was really kind___ you to help those poor people. A. by B. of C. at D. to 14. Shots usually succeed when the goalie is out___ position. A. into B. for C. of D. off 15. That afternoon Joe Cole was the most popular player___ the field. A. on B with C. among D. for 16. If you have ever watched television, you have seen plenty___ drug ads. A. with B. of C. for D. about 17. He turned ___ the offer of a new job and stayed with his present employer. A. up B. down C. out D. off 18. The space shuttle crashed and went___ in flames. A. of B. for C. over D. off 19. Hoi An is famous___ its old streets. A. for B. of C. to D. about 20. Elevators in tall building make the top floors accessible___ everybody. A. to B. with C. about D. at EXERCISE ON PREPOSITIONS EXERCISE 1: Choose one appropriate preposition to complete the following sentences: 1. Your father is very kind (with/for/to/in) David. 2. Hurry or you will be late (for/at/on/from) school. 3. Were they present (in/at/on/about) the meeting? 4. She was confused (with/on/about/in) the dates. 5. His book is different (about/from/for/between) mine. 6. Your plan is similar (with/to/of/for) his. 7. The boy is afraid (of/on/in/about) snakes. 8. She is accustomed (with/to/on/of) getting up early. 9. He was successful (in/with/of/to) his job. 10. That student is very quick (with/at/for/about) mathematics. 11. Iraq is rich (on/for/to/in) oil. 12. Are you aware (with/to/of/for) the time? 13. Are you acquainted (to/with/in/of) this man? 14. He has been absent (from/of/to/with) school lately. 15. They are interested (in/on/about/with) buying a new house. 16. Smoking is harmful (for/with/to/about) our health. 17. She is serious (with/about/of/for) learning to be a doctor. 18. I couldn’t believe what he said. It was contrary (to/with/for/in) his thought. 19. Our study is very important (for/with/to/about) our future and useful (for/to/with/in) our country. 20. Don’t give up your hope. Be confident (of/about/in/with) yourself. 21. I have some tickets available (for/to/of/with) you. 22. Are you capable (with/of/for/to) that job? 23. He is accustomed (to/with/for/in) driving fast like this. 24. Are you confident (with/of/about/in) what she has said? 25. The room was available (with/for/to/on) 2 people. 26. Finally, Jack is successful (on/in/at/to) his trade. 27. This theatre is often crowded (with/to/on/about) viewers. 28. Your bag is similar (with/to/about/for) mine. 29. The bottle is full (with/of/in/at) water. 30. Poison is harmful (to/with/for/about) humans. 31. Cheques are useful (with/to/for/on) travellers. 32. Are you successful (on/in/at/to) your experiment? 33. She got back safe (for/from/with/to) her adventure. 34. It was very lucky (to/for/of/with) me that my bag was found. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 7
8. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) - PREPOSITIONS 35. He seems friendly (on/to/for/about) everyone in the village. 36. She was sad (about/for/with/to) my refusal. 37. Quang Linh is popular (with/for/to/in) folk songs. 38. The student is quick (with/at/on/to) understanding what the teacher explains. 39. The story is very pleasant (to/with/for/in) us. 40. He is very kind (to/of/with/for) me. 41. I’m capable (of/with/for/to) speaking two languages. 42. She is never late (to/for/with/from) work. 43. It was very nice (to/of/in/for) him to give me a lift. 44. Yesterday Nga was absent (with/from/to/for) class because she was ill. 45. Contrary (to/with/for/about) his doctor’s orders, he has gone back to work. 46. Don’t worry (about/with/to/for) the money! I’ll lend you. 47. They have been waiting (for/with/to/at) the bus for half an hour. 48. Why don’t you ask (with/to/for/on) a pay increase? 49. He took advantage (of/in/about/for) this opportunity to explain why he had done that. 50. The weeks went slowly (by/with/of/for). 51. You have to move this box to make room (for/to/about/with) the new television set. 52. Nowadays we rely increasingly (on/in/at/to) computers to regulate the flow of traffic in the town. 53. Translate these sentences (for/into/with/of) English. 54. Have you taken notice (to/for/of/with) the sign “No Smoking”? 55. Ken prefers Chinese food (about/to/over/with) French food. 56. Don’t shout (to/at/with/for) the child when he makes a mistake. 57. Last Sunday I was invited (to/on/in/at) his wedding party. 58. I have been looking (after/for/into/at) my dog for two days but I haven’t seen it yet. 59. I don’t care (about/for/with/to) what they have said. 60. I talked to him so enjoyably that I lost track (to/with/of/for) the time. 61. He spent too much money (with/on/to/in) that car. 62. Do you believe (on/at/to/in) God? 63. You must make allowance (to/for/with/of) him because he has been ill. 64. May I start now? Yes, go (up/down/ahead/back). 65. She caught sight (with/of/to/for) a car in the distance. 66. She is leaving (to/for/with/at) Paris. 67. Don’t make noise! I’m concentrating (to/on/in/at) the question. 68. Things are going (to/on/out/off) nicely. 69. She has suffered (from/to/with/about) her heart attack. 70. The exchange rate of dollars is going (up/down/on/with) from 16,000 VND to 15,750 VND for one US dollar. 71. We have lost touch (with/of/for/over) each other for a long time. 72. I must study hard to keep pace (with/of/for/to) my classmates. 73. The prices of petrol are going (up/down/on/out) from 52 US dollars to 54 US dollars for a barrel. 74. I usually regard him (with/in/as/at) my close friend. 75. Don’t make a fuss (over/on/at/of) such trifles. 76. The bomb has gone (out/off/over/with) in a crowded street. 77. Who will look (for/after/at/around) the child when you’re away? 78. Congratulate you (in/to/on/with) winning the game. 79. I feel very hot because the electricity has gone (off/out/along/after). 80. The plane crashed (into/on/in/with) the mountain. 81. I’ve lost my keys. Can you help me look (at/for/after/into) them? 82. The book is divided (to/in/into/for) three parts. 83. I wrote to the company asking them (to/for/about/with) more information about the job. 84. Many people regard him (as/to/in/of) one of the greatest pianists in the world. 85. Our teacher was very kind (of/to/for/with) us. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 8
9. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) - PREPOSITIONS 86. Her children are very quick (with/about/at/for) computer games. 87. This kind of music is popular (for/to/with/about) the young. 88. Boys are fond (in/of/on/at) playing football. 89. Last week the beach was overcrowded (of/over/with/for) people. 90. She’s very worried (for/with/at/about) her mother’s health. 91. Why are these two schools different (to/from/with/at) each other? 92. Most children are ill-prepared (to/for/from/at) employment. 93. Four-fifths of the world’s computers use programs (at/in/on/about) English. 94. Attending all the lectures is important (to/with/at/in) us. 95. English belongs (from/to/on/in) those who use it. 96. Clean air provides us (for/at/with/about) a healthy supply of oxygen. 97. My brother is very interested (in/at/on/about) chess but he is not good at it. 98. I don’t think he was present (in/at/on/of) the meeting yesterday. 99. Are you serious (for/about/with/over) learning to be an architect? 100. She has become very famous (for/at/on/with) her novels. 101. Mary always take good care (for/of/to/with) her children. 102. Henry was born (on/in/at/to) 1992. 103. Lisa is very good (at/with/in/about) chemistry. 104. The forest fire went (after/off/out/along) after two days. 105. I always find it hard to keep pace (up/with/for/on) Nam, one of the best students in my class. 106. What do you often do (in/on/at/of) the evening? 107. Smoking is not good (for/at/about/of) our health. 108. The interview was broadcast (on/in/at/for) radio and television. 109. That farmer succeeded (on/in/at/with) raising fish. 110. Clean air is necessary (with/for/about/of) our health. 111. The future of a country depends (in/at/on/from) the youth. 112. There is a great difference (from/between/about/for) these two things. 113. My father is used (to/on/in/at) living in the countryside. 114. My father isn’t pleased (for/about/with/from) my work. 115. Many people are involved (on/in/of/at) the use of English. 116. English provides ready access (with/to/for/of) the world scholarship. 117. She is always fed up (at/with/for/about) washing dishes after dinner. 118. The roofs are covered (with/about/by/for) red tiles. 119. My father insisted (in/on/of/at) building a new house. 120. We are looking forward (in/at/for/to) seeing you again. EXERCISE 2: Complete the following sentences with on, in, or at: 1. We’ll buy a smaller house when the children have grown___ and left home. 2. The computer isn’t working. It broke___ this morning. 3. My headaches have been much better since I gave___ drinking coffee. 4. I turned___ heir offer because they weren’t going to pay me enough money. 5. It was not a problem. We looked___ his number in the telephone book. 6. Helen takes___ her mother in many ways. 7. We need to set___ early tomorrow. 8. The plane took___ very quickly. 9. Anne’s leaving___ London tomorrow morning. 10. Your friend is always complaining___ her job. 11. If there was a technical failure, Gagarin might never get___ to the Earth. 12. Courses like shoemaking or glass engraving provide people___ practical skills they can do with their hands. 13. She is famous___ her beautiful face and sweet voice. 14. We are all aware___ the importance of the environment protection. 15. His opinion is different___ mine. 16. If you don’t pay attention___ the teacher, you won’t understand the lesson. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 9
10. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) - PREPOSITIONS 17. I’m not familiar___ his name, but his face seems familiar___ me. 18. We were very grateful___ our friends for all of their assistance 19. No one knew precisely what would happen___ a human being in space. 20. How would the mind deal___ the psychological tension? 21. I’m good___ English, but I’m bad___ Mathematics. 22. Mrs. Brown is often worried___ money. 23. Her parents are very pleased___ her French. 24. I’m not interested___ politics. 25. I’m bit short___ money. Can you lend me some? 26. I was delighted___ the present you gave me. 27. She was sad because he was very rude___ her. 28. She was very angry___ Tom. 29. Fred is capable___ doing better work than he is doing at present. 30. You get bored___ doing the same thing every day. 31. Thank you. It was very kind___ you to help me. 32. Mr. Green is responsible___ hiring employees. 33. There's really no need for you to be afraid___ the examination. 34. Ken was proud___ his good marks on the English. 35. My plan is similar___ yours, but it is different___ Ken's. 36. Pierre said he had become quite fond___ American hamburgers 37. That fashion magazine is full___ advertising for women's clothes. 38. Thin gloves aren't very suitable___ that kind of work. 39. They were happy___ the results of the election. 40. Y. Gagarin lifted___ into space aboard the Vostok 1___ 9.07 a.m. Moscow time___ 12th April, 1961. 41. If you want to lose weight, you must go___ a diet. 42. You should learn___ heart all the new words and try to use them in the context. 43. We have been learning English___ five years. 44. Can you send it to me___ fax? 45. She's never satisfied___ what she has got. 46. She wanted to borrow some books ___ him but she was shy___ asking. 47. They succeeded___ escaping___ the burning house. 48. I don't approve___ your smoking. I wish you would give___ that habit. 49. Do you think we'll find a solution___ the problem? 50. I must try and look ___ my notes before the exam. 51. He admitted having opened the suitcase___ asking its owner. 52. Opening the parcel, he was surprised___ what he saw. 53. She insisted___ him wearing the red tie. 54. The teacher tried to explain the new formula___ his students. 55. The English contest organized___ our teachers is an annual event in my school. 56. The participants must find___ all the answers in order to go in the next round. 57. Are you excited___ going on holiday next week? 58. She said to me "why don't you relax___ a while?" 59. ___ the end of the film, the heroine was reunited with her family. 60. On behalf___ our group, he made a speech at the meeting. 61. Have you washed your hands___ having lunch. 62. He was accused___ having stolen a car. 63. Thank you very much___ inviting me to your party. 64. We could not play soccer due___ the bad weather. 65. If you don't want to watch TV. Turn it___, please. 66. He is retired. He lives___ his pension. 67. He's getting bored___ learning___ heart. 68. The bomb went___ killing several by-standers. 69. They cancelled the flight because___ the storm. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 10
11. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) - PREPOSITIONS 70. The local people are very hospitable___ strangers. 71. Why were you absent___ class this morning? 72. In English lessons we always speak___ English. 73. When I bought the house, my sister helped me___ with a loan. 74. Your father is very kind___ David. 75. Your plan is similar___ his. 76. She is accustomed___ getting up early. 77. This area is rich___ oil. 78. Are you acquainted___ this man? 79. It was very nice___ him to give me a lift. 80. Smoking is harmful___ our health. 81. Mary always take good care___ her children. 82. Our study is very important___ our future and useful___ our country. 83. Why don't you ask___ a pay increase? 84. Don't shout___ the child when he makes a mistake. 85. Ken prefers Chinese food ___French food. 86. How long have they been working___ the company? 87. He wore a hat, which made him look___ a spy. 88. I think your mother should let you make___ your own mind. 89. The pens made___ plastic are very cheap. 90. Many of the stories are based___ rumor. 91. Was your friend successful___ getting a loan from the bank? 92. If you look___ the book, you can find what you need. 93. You should make use___ the books you have. 94. She was very upset___ the news of her father's death. 95. How would the body react___ the extreme changes in temperature? 96. We congratulate you___ your successful flight. 97. The American people shared___ the Soviet people their satisfaction for the safe flight. 98. Most of the streets were named___ national heroes. 99. China became the third country in the world to be able to independently carry___ manned space flights. 100. He was in orbit around the Earth ___ a speed of more than 17,000 miles per hour. ___THE END___ By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 11