Practice.Part 3.[1]

Task 1.

Match the sentence beginnings (1-10) with theendings (A-J).

  1. Although I had a lot of questions I was afraid ...
  2. The passengers' relatives were anxious ...
  3. It's not a matter ...
  4. We have to face the possibility ...
  5. My parents expressed surprise ...
  6. We tend to be scared ...
  7. As I stepped onto the boat I suddenly felt anxious ...
  8. The pupils were scared ...
  9. The committee sees no problem ...
  10. Ever since that experience at the zoo she's been afraid ...
  1. of large animals.
  2. at the fact that I'd finally found a job.
  3. of whether you want to do it or not,it's an order.
  4. that I would make them do the testagain.
  5. to ask them.
  6. in approving your application forplanning permission.
  7. of things we know little about.
  8. for news of their loved ones.
  9. about the lack of life jackets.
  10. of them not getting here in time.

Task 2.

Complete the sentences with appropriate verbs and prepositions from the boxes. Use each verb only once. Some of the prepositions will be needed more than once. Note that you will need two prepositions in numbers 10-15.

verbs / accuse / agree apologiseblame / convince cure / depend
disagree / explain presentprevent / quarrel rely / stop supply
prepositions / about / for from to of on / over with
  1. Somehow I managed to...... my parentsmy innocence.
  2. The subcontractors should be able to....youspare parts.
  3. The immigration authorities couldn't …the refugees ….entering the country.
  4. Do you honestly think this faith healer will manage to …him …his stutter?
  5. The Chief Constable is going to …Haroldthis year's award for bravery.
  6. In my opinion we can …today's unemployment problem…the previous government.
  7. I'm rather confused; you'd better … that procedure …me again.
  8. Don't take it out on me; I've never tried to …you …doing what you felt was right.
  9. Iwouldn't dare … him … stealing, although I certainly don't trust him.
  10. Congress is bound to....the President..the increase in federal taxes.
  11. I absolutely refuse to …them …my comments; they were completely justified.
  12. Since the accident he's had to...his mother … everything.
  13. I'm happy to report that the unions...us … the need for wage controls nextyear.
  14. In the event of a power cut you will have to … the emergency generator …

electricity.

  1. Look, just give me the car keys; I don't want to …you … this any longer.

Task 3.

Some of these sentences contain grammatical mistakes. Tick (√) the correct sentences, then find and correct the mistakes.

0 He was accused by fraud of the newspapers.

He was accused of fraud of the newspapers.

  1. The firing squad aimed at the condemned man their rifles.
  2. Our accountant provided us with the end of year accounts.
  3. The brilliant architect presented us to her imaginative proposals.
  4. My uncle blames on his hearing problems old age.
  5. The Prime Minister disagreed with the cabinet over the new welfare scheme.
  6. Do you agree about her with the corporate sponsorship deal?
  7. The crippled patient was cured of the doctor's radical new treatment of arthritis.
  8. Why won't you even discuss her with it?
  9. The plane was saved from disaster by the quick thinking of the crew members.
  10. Gerald was accused of the court by lying under oath.

Task 4.

Complete the newspaper headlines with appropriate prepositions.

  1. SOAP STAR GIVES NO REASON ….DIVORCE
  2. Scientists predict success … battle against cancer
  3. Fear …sunburn keeps children indoors
  4. MINISTRY ANNOUNCE SOLUTION … TRAFFIC JAM NIGHTMARES
  5. POSSIBILITY …. manned jorney TO SATURN SAY NASA
  6. FILM STAR DENIES ATTACK ….photographer
  7. Renewed prospect … peace at UN talks
  8. PALACE ISSUES APOLOGY …MISLEADING STATEMENT
  9. LITTLE HOPE … SURVIVORS IN AVALANCHE HORROR
  10. Ministers question effect … violence in Hollywood films
  11. SEQUEL … ‘TITANIC’ BOMBS AT BOX OFFICE
  12. CONGRESSMAN JESTIONED OVER …relationship … big business
  13. PM GIVES JOB …. DRUGS TSAR TO EX POLICE CHIEF
  14. NEW WONDER DRUG REDUCES CRAVING …NICOTINE
  15. Travel companies fail to provide insurance … airport delays
  16. NEW WAY …FILING TAX RETURNS PROVOKES ANGER I N CITY
  17. WHAT'S THE MATTER … OUR TEAMS? ASK soccer SUPREMOS
  18. Government deny belief … quick solutions
  19. TASK … CLEANING UP BEACHES GIVEN TO VOLUNTEERS
  20. Bank announces SHOck imcrease … INFLATION figures

Task 5.

For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the words given. The words must not be altered in any way.

0She finds spiders very frightening.

scaredShe is very scared of spiders.

  1. Isaac was getting more and more frustrated by his lack of progress.

fed up

  1. They say the terrorists carried out the atrocities.

responsible

  1. My students find our film and photography course interesting.

interested

  1. The public rarely feels sympathy towards politicians caught behaving badly.

sorry

  1. We found the quality of her singing voice quite astonishing.

astonished

  1. I don't think he likes spicy food very much.

fond

  1. Excessive consumption of fried food can have a bad effect on the arteries.

harmful

  1. I'm afraid I haven't got much change at the moment.

short

  1. Our neighbour treats her cats remarkably well.

good

  1. He owes his fame to his performance in Othello at the National Theatre.

famous

  1. I have every confidence in his abilities.

sure

  1. Thank you for your swift response to my enquiry.

grateful

  1. My two brothers are not at all like me.

different

  1. The new legislation covers deregulation of the airline industry.

concerned

  1. I would love to know how the magician did his tricks.

curious

  1. My colleague really likes all these new electronic gadgets.

keen

  1. The daily swim seems to be beneficial to his health.

good

  1. The research team is working on a brand new project.

engaged

  1. Unfortunately we don't really expect them to reach the final round.

hopeful

  1. Inspector Morse believes the blind man committed the murder.

guilty

Task 6.

Complete the crossword using the missing words from these sentences.

clUES ACROSS / CLUES DOWN
1My client will be able togive…to your
queries at this afternoon's press conference.
3I was furious.theteachers for allowing such bullying to carry on unchecked.
4Since the stroke Lucy has … on her children forall her basic needs.
11 The class had a stimulating
discussion … therefugee crisis.
2I feel my main job will be to ….the board of theneed for substantial investment.
13 We regret to announce that this evening's flight will besubject to a …of fiftyminutes.
15The committee … herfor the high standard of her application.
16We try to … productsfor the more discerning customer.
17Our paper is made …100 per cent recycled pulp.
18We felt that such a ruderesponse was not …of a person in his privileged position. / 2 There will be no problem …you with all thespare parts you require.
3I really can't worry about …he has personalproblems or not.
5 The National Health Service seems unable to cope withthe increasing …for
high-tech procedures.
6The manager insisted …we leave
immediately.
7The trust is going to … him with a
substantial annual income.
8The beach was … withhappy holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine.
9I look forward to …the new sales manager next month.
10 Findler and Outhwaitehave agreed …represent us at the pre-trial hearing.
14 We crowded around the telephone as we were all …for news of myfather's progress.
17 I blame the government … not recognising theproblem soon enough.

[1]Материалыподготовленынаоснове: Foley M., Hall D. Advanced Learners’ Grammar. Harlow, Longman, 2003.