Exercise 3B, page 2 - English File Studetn's book, pre-intermediate, Oxford

2 VOCABULARY & PRONUNCIATION verbs + prepositions; linking

a Look at two extracts from the quiz. Complete the missing prepositions.

1 ... you are usually the first to arrive _______ the restaurant.

2 ... your friends always need to wait _______ you.

b Vp.153 Vocabulary Bank Prepositions Do Part 2.

c 3.8 Read the information in the box. Then listen and write six sentences.

Connected speech

Remember that when a word which ends in a consonant sound is followed by one which begins with a vowel sound, the words are linked, i.e. pronounced as one word, e.g. Let's talk about your problem. This can make it difficult to understand the individual words.

1 _______ (5 words)

2 _______ (5 words)

3 _______ (4 words)

4 _______ (6 words)

5 _______ (5 words)

6 _______ (7 words)

d Practise saying the sentences.

2 VERBS + PREPOSITIONS

a Complete the Prepositions column with a word from the list.

about (x3) at for (x3) in (x2) of on (x2) to (x3) with

Prepositions

in

1 I arrived ___ Paris on Friday night.

2 I was very tired when I arrived ___ the hotel.

3 I hate waiting ___ people who are late.

4 A What are you going to do at the weekend?

B I don't know. It depends ___ the weather.

5 I'm sorry, but I really don't agree ___ you.

6 l asked ___ a chicken sandwich, but this is tuna!

7 Please listen ___ what I'm saying!

8 Who's going to pay ___ the meal?

9 I need to speak (talk, write) ___ Martin the meeting.

10 I don't spend much money ___ food.

11 Don't worry ___ the exam. It isn't very hard.

12 Do you believe ___ ghosts?

13 You're not listening! What are you thinking ___ ?

14 A What do you think ___ this painting?

B I really like it. I think it's beautiful.

15 Who does this bag belong ___?

arrive in or arrive at?

We use arrive in + cities or countries and arrive at + buildings, stations, etc.

b 3.7 Listen and check.

ACTIVATION

a Cover the Prepositions column. Say the sentences.

b Ask and answer the questions with a partner. Use the correct prepositions.

1 Do you spend more ____ clothes or technology? Why?

2 If you're worried ____ something, who do you normally talk ____?

3 Do you believe ____ love at first sight? Why (not)?

4 Do you belong ____ any clubs or organizations? Which ones?

5 How long are you prepared to wait ____ friends when you've arranged to meet?

6 Who do you think should pay ____ the meal on a first date?

2 СЛОВАРНЫЙ ЗАПАС И ПРОИЗНОШЕНИЕ: глаголы + предлоги; связывание слов

Ответ:

a

1 ...you are usually the first to arrive at the restaurant.

...ты обычно первым прибываешь в ресторан.

2 ...your friends always need to wait for you.

...твоим друзьям всегда приходится ждать тебя.

b

Для ответа на вопрос недостаточно данных.

c

Для ответа на вопрос недостаточно данных.

2 ГЛАГОЛЫ + ПРЕДЛОГИ

Ответ:

a

АКТИВАЦИЯ

Ответ:

b

1 Do you spend more on clothes or technology? Why?

I spend more on technology. Because I love video games and I always want the newest console.

Ты тратишь больше на одежду или на технику? Почему?

Я больше трачу на технику. Потому что я люблю видеоигры и всегда хочу самую новую приставку.

2 If you're worried about something, who do you normally talk to?

If I'm worried about something, I normally talk to my best friend. He always gives good advice.

Если ты о чем-то беспокоишься, с кем ты обычно разговариваешь?

Если я о чем-то беспокоюсь, я обычно разговариваю со своим лучшим другом. Он всегда дает хорошие советы.

3 Do you believe in love at first sight? Why (not)?

I don't know, maybe? I think you need to know a person to really love them, but maybe you can feel a strong connection right away.

Ты веришь в любовь с первого взгляда? Почему (нет)?

Я не знаю, может быть? Я думаю, что нужно узнать человека, чтобы по-настоящему его полюбить, но, возможно, можно сразу почувствовать сильную связь.

4 Do you belong to any clubs or organizations? Which ones?

Yes, I belong to the school's chess club. We meet every Wednesday after school.

Ты состоишь в каких-нибудь клубах или организациях? В каких?

Да, я состою в школьном шахматном клубе. Мы встречаемся каждую среду после уроков.

5 How long are you prepared to wait for friends when you've arranged to meet?

I'm prepared to wait for my friends for about 15-20 minutes. If they are later than that, I will call them to see what's up.

Как долго ты готов ждать друзей, когда вы договорились встретиться?

Я готов ждать друзей минут 15-20. Если они опаздывают сильнее, я позвоню им, чтобы узнать, в чем дело.

6 Who do you think should pay for the meal on a first date?

I think people should split the bill or whoever invited the other person should pay. It's more fair that way.

Как ты думаешь, кто должен платить за еду на первом свидании?

Я думаю, что люди должны разделить счет или должен платить тот, кто пригласил. Так будет честнее.