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1. not like strawberries. They make me feel sick.
2. Why ……… they late for the lesson this morning?
3. Pandas …………. not eat meat. They usually eat bamboo.
4. Can you tell me? ………… this bus go to the station?
5. Scientist ………….. developed a new drug to fight against cancer.
6. I thought that the film ………….. boring. I …….. not like it at all.
7. I ………… very tired. I …………going to bed now.
8. I am sure that he ………… never been to Australia.
9. When …………. Columbus discover America?
10. He bought his camera when he …….... in Hong Kong.
11. I …… not think you really understand what point I ……. Making.
12. How long ……….. you had this headache?


B. Read these sentences and underline the verbs. Are the verbs in the present simple, present continuous, past simple or present perfect forms?
1. He arrived late for the meeting.
2. How long have you known peter?
3. What time dose the lecture finish?
4. He told me about the accident.
5. Are you going to the library?
6. They didn’t ask any questions.
7. They spent about 50 pound.
8. I have never seen “ Star Wars”.
9. House prices are falling steadily.
10. Did you understand what he said?
11. I have lost my keys.
12. How long did it take you to write this?

Task 1: Understanding parts of speech –prepositions.
Prepositions are words used to link verbs, nouns, and adjectives.
eg.



She is responsible for staff development in the department.



This treatment provides an alternative to surgery


They invested heavily in foreign markets .

Here is a list of the most commonly used prepositions.
About against among at behind beside
Concerning despite during for from including
In into of off on onto
Opposite per regarding to towards upon
Via with without between over

1.1 Using or find the prepositions that are used after the verbs underlined .
1. They found it difficult to adapt ………… a different culture.
2. We spend about 5 million pounds a year ………… advertising.
3. At quite an early age children are able to distinguish …….right and wrong .
4. They succeeded after 3 years of research ……… cloning the sheep.
5. We are think ing……….. appointing another technician.
6. Domestic accidents account ……….. about 30% of the injuries treated in hospitals.
7. These findings conflict …………. Those of earlier studies.
8. The levels in TEEP correspond approximately ……….. the levels in IELTS.
1.2 Using or find the prepositions that are used after the nouns underlined.
1. There are several reasons ………… this decision.
2. How do we explain these fluctuations…………. temperature?
3. They have developed a new approach …………. treating the disease.
4. Market research has shown that demand ………. additional features in mobile phones is still strong.
5. The banking crisis has had a considerable impact ……….. consumer spending.
6. The Agriculture department has an international reputation ……… high-quality research.
7. There has been a change in attitude ……….. the father’s role in the family.
8. They set a target ……… growth of 5% this year.
1.3 Look at the 3 groups of words below. Which topic does each group relate to?
Flat house rent basement ground floor
Furnished electricity gas water bills
Landlord landlady unfurnished apartment contract
Deposit first floor tenant non- smoker en-suite
Kitchen bathroom living room located share

Nurse doctor chemist’s A&E prescription
Symptoms temperature cough headache emergency
Examine blood test X-ray sore throat antibiotics
Pills swollen vomiting bandage receptionist
surgery hospital plaster dizzy appointment