2. Complete the sentences with appropriate prepositions or ∅ if no preposition is necessary. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.
(Hoàn thành các câu sau với các giới từ phù hợp hoặc ∅ nếu không có giới từ cần thiết. Đôi khi có nhiều hơn một đáp án đúng.)
1. A case in point is the intriguing story of Laika, one of the first animals ever to orbit the Earth.
2. Consider ___ how many towels are washed unnecessarily each day by the world's hotels and the perceived importance ___ comfort and luxury over environmental responsibility becomes clear.
3. Think ___ last year's Tweed Run cycle event, which around 1,000 people took part, including many cyclists ___ abroad.
4. Take ___ the success of reality shows such ___ The Great British Bake Off. It is tempting to conclude that the average TV viewer is not seeking ___ intellectual stimulation ___ part of their primetime entertainment.
5. Look ___ how many people are involved ___the Park Run movement around the world. Clearly, the popularity of running as a method of keeping fit is ___ the rise.
1. A case in point is the intriguing story of Laika, one of the first animals ever to orbit the Earth.
(Một ví dụ điển hình là câu chuyện hấp dẫn về Laika, một trong những loài động vật đầu tiên bay quanh Trái đất.)
2. Consider ∅ how many towels are washed unnecessarily each day by the world's hotels and the perceived importance of comfort and luxury over environmental responsibility becomes clear.
(Hãy xem xét có bao nhiêu khăn tắm được giặt không cần thiết mỗi ngày bởi các khách sạn trên thế giới và tầm quan trọng được nhận thức của sự thoải mái và sang trọng so với trách nhiệm đối với môi trường trở nên rõ ràng.)
3. Think about last year's Tweed Run cycle event, which around 1,000 people took part, including many cyclists from abroad.
(Hãy nghĩ về sự kiện đạp xe Tweed Run năm ngoái, có khoảng 1.000 người tham gia, bao gồm nhiều người đi xe đạp từ nước ngoài.)
4. Take for the success of reality shows such as The Great British Bake Off. It is tempting to conclude that the average TV viewer is not seeking any intellectual stimulation as part of their primetime entertainment.
(Hãy xem xét sự thành công của các chương trình truyền hình thực tế như The Great British Bake Off. Thật hấp dẫn khi kết luận rằng người xem TV trung bình không tìm kiếm bất kỳ sự kích thích trí tuệ nào như một phần của chương trình giải trí vào giờ vàng của họ.)
5. Look at how many people are involved in the Park Run movement around the world. Clearly, the popularity of running as a method of keeping fit is on the rise.
(Hãy xem có bao nhiêu người tham gia phong trào Park Run trên khắp thế giới. Rõ ràng, sự phổ biến của việc chạy bộ như một phương pháp giữ dáng đang gia tăng.)
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
2. Choose the correct option. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)
1. Turn right at/ in / on the roundabout.
2. We live at / in / on the coast near Dover.
3. Luckily, I live in / within / by walking distance of the town centre so I never take the bus.
4. We often play football at / on / in the park.
5. The local shops are at / in / within easy reach of our house, they're only five minutes away.
6. It's easy to get to the countryside because we live at / on / in the outskirts of town,
7. We don't live at / on / in the suburbs, we live at / on / in the city centre.
8. You can get lots of tourist information at / on / in the town hall.
9. My school is in / within / at 500 metres of my house, so it doesn't take long to get there.
2. Complete the text with the correct prepositions.
(Hoàn thành đoạn văn với giới từ đúng.)
If you're looking for a great place to visit on holiday, then come to Eyemouth, a small town (1) on the border between Scotland and England. It's (2) _____ the coast, and one of the best places to stay is at the Beach Palace Hotel, which offers excellent views of the harbour and is within 100 metres (3) _____ the beach. If you don't fancy the beach, the hotel is also (4) _____ easy reach of the city centre. (5) _____ the town centre, you’ll find narrow cobbled streets and many traditional buildings. To find the hotel, turn right (6) _____ the roundabout near the town hall and follow the road towards the harbour.
Choose the best answer.
Tom isn't here _________ the moment. He'll be back _________five minutes.
Choose the best answer.
The course begins _______7 January and ends _________10 March.
Choose the best answer.
Tom's grandmother died _______1977 _______ the age of 79.
Choose the best answer.
Section 5 is _________ the first floor of the Prep School.
Choose the best answer.
Mary was born ______ 20th March _________1982.
Choose the best answer.
I am on night duty. When you go to ________ bed, I go to ________ work.
Choose the best answer.
We’ll buy a smaller house when the children have grown _______ and left home.
Choose the best answer.
Fred is capable________ doing better work than he is doing at present.
Choose the best answer.
My plan is similar_______ yours, but it is different__________ Ken’s.
Choose the best answer.
Mr. Green is responsible ________hiring employees.
Choose a suitable word or phrase (marked A, B, C or D) to fill in each blank.
Many places _____ our city are heavily polluted.
