1 You can see all the information .……on……. the screen. a) at b) in c) inside d) on 2 Are these pictures for… sale? a) at b) for c) in d) to
3 Could you let me know …………. Friday at the latest? a) by b) to c) up to d) until
4 The audience clapped …………... the end of the show. a) at b) for c) in d) to
5 I've lived here last year. a) after b) by c) for d) since
6 What's the matter ………….. your car? a) by b) for c) on d) with
7 We could see the balloon high …………... the town. a) above b) on c) onto d) up
8 There was a fall …………... ten per cent in prices. a) at b) by c) in d) of
9 The house was burgled .…………. we were out. a) at b) during c) time d) while
10 What's the difference …………. a boat and a ship? a) between b) from c) under d) with
11 Rupert's new car looks more …………. an aeroplane. a) as b) like c) near d) similar
12 We're all bored .……….. this game. a) about b) at c) for d) with
13 I can't find my keys. I had them a minute …………… a) ago b) before c) behind d) back
14 We get lots of requests help. a) at b) for c) of d) on
15 The babysitter will stay there ………… we get home. a) by b) for c) to d) until
16 I'm going to be late …………. the meeting. a) at b) for c) in d) to
17 We do most of our business ………..summer. a) along b) at c) in d) on
18 The job is similar …………. my old one. a) as b) at c) to d) with

3а Работайте в парах. Читать и отвечать на вопросы.

Откуда этот текст? Откуда вы знаете?

2) Какая информация идет в тексте первой? Что будет после этого?

Телескоп - это оптический инструмент, с которого далекие объекты кажутся больше

с линз или изогнутых зеркал и линз. Мы можем изучать небо и

звезды в телескоп. Первые известные практические телескопы были

телескопы, изобретенные в Нидерландах в начале 17 века:

в них использовались стеклянные линзы. Они используются для того, чтобы смотреть на вещи, которые

слишком далеки и внимательно их изучаю. Большие телескопы используют

астрономы. Телескопы - основные инструменты для изучения

ночное небо. Домашние телескопы используются, чтобы смотреть на некоторые астрономические

события, которые могут происходить в небе. В 20 веке появилось много новых видов

телескопов были изобретены, в том числе радиотелескопы. Космос Хаббла

Телескоп - космический телескоп, который начал работать в космосе в 1990 году.

B There are mistakes in seven out of these ten sentences. Rewrite them correctly.

1 Roosevelt that became famous for his military achievements was the 26th president of the US.

Roosevelt, who became famous for his military achievements, was the 26th president of the US.

2 I’d like John to come to our party. He tells so funny jokes.

I’d like John to come to our party. He tells such funny jokes.

3 Our biology teacher made a great influence on Tom’s future career.

Our biology teacher had a great influence on Tom’s future career.

4 Many pupils use their mobile phones at school, what is considered unacceptable.

Many pupils use their mobile phones at school, which is considered unacceptable.

5 Richard used to be crazy about British rock groups such as The Rolling Stones.      correct

6 I read an article who discussed the issue of euthanasia in some depth.  

I read an article that discussed the issue of euthanasia in some depth.

7 He was such unpredictable that Ann decided to break off her engagement.

He was so unpredictable that Ann decided to break off her engagement.

8 I got fed up with being criticised by people from other advertising agencies.     correct

9 There are a lot of teenagers who have a good command of a foreign language.     correct

10 Fresh evidence suggests that the woman may be forced to commit suicide.

Fresh evidence suggests that the woman may have been forced to commit suicide.  

C Complete the idioms with one appropriate word. Then explain in English the meaning of each idiom.    

1 It’s a pity he let the cat out of the bag. It’s a pity he revealed the secret.

2 Margaret has always been the black sheep of the family. Margaret has always done things that brought embarrassment to her family.

3 I’m not going to join the rat race. I’m not going to compete with them for power and money.  

4 She has a bee in her bonnet about dancing. She never stops talking about dancing.    

5 My Scottish niece, who only speaks English, feels like a fish out of water when she goes abroad.

My Scottish niece, who only speaks English, feels very uncomfortable when she goes abroad.