* Put a preposition into each gap.
1. His son is the most important person ………………………his life.
2. Children’s shoes usually wear ………………………very quickly.
3. She moved to France, but we still keep ………………………touch.
4. She’s put a lot of football posters ………………………in her room.
5. My mother has had the biggest influence ………………………my life.
6. The park was named ………………………a young hero, Le Van Tam.
Put a preposition into each gap.
33. His son is the most important person ………………………his life.
34. Children’s shoes usually wear ………………………very quickly.
35. She moved to France, but we still keep ………………………touch.
36. She’s put a lot of football posters ………………………in her room.
37. My mother has had the biggest influence ………………………my life.
38. The park was named ………………………a young hero, Le Van Tam.
Fill in each gap with an appropriate preposition.
1. Susan took …………………her coat and put it on the sofa.
A. off B. up C. on D. from
2. The teacher divided the class …………………two groups.
A. in B. to C. into D. without
3. Don’t believe her. She’s just made …………………the story.
A. up B. in C. from D. of
4. The house was empty, so we left a note …………………the door.
A. with B. between C. in D. on
5. He shouted and looked angry …………………me when I broke the vase.
A. at B. to C. for D. until
6. Who’s going to look …………………the children while you are away?
A. up B. after C. for D. about
7. You should do something …………………the environmental pollution.
A. to B. about C. with D. in
8. Please tell your teacher the reason …………………your absence yesterday.
A. for B. with C. up D. on
9. “Turn …………………the TV for me, will you? I want to watch the cartoon.”
A. off B. up C. to D. on
10. My former teacher has complained …………………the students about the noise.
A. up B. of C. to D. for
* Fill in each gap with an appropriate preposition.
01. Susan took …………………her coat and put it on the sofa.
A. off B. up C. on D. from
02. The teacher divided the class …………………two groups.
A. in B. to C. into D. without
03. Don’t believe her. She’s just made …………………the story.
A. up B. in C. from D. of
04. The house was empty, so we left a note …………………the door.
A. with B. between C. in D. on
05. He shouted and looked angry …………………me when I broke the vase.
A. at B. to C. for D. until
06. Who’s going to look …………………the children while you are away?
A. up B. after C. for D. about
07. You should do something …………………the environmental pollution.
A. to B. about C. with D. in
08. Please tell your teacher the reason …………………your absence yesterday.
A. for B. with C. up D. on
09. “Turn …………………the TV for me, will you? I want to watch the cartoon.”
A. off B. up C. to D. on
10. My former teacher has complained …………………the students about the noise.
A. up B. of C. to D. for
IV. Fill in each blank with a correct preposition. 2. We will provide you __________ plastic bags. 3. We're afraid to say that we don't agree __________ your project. It causes many bad things ___________ the environment. 4. Tom's parents was disappointed ________ him because he failed the final test. 5. Take an umbrella ________ you. It will save you _________ getting wet on the way home 6. The boy keeps _________ asking his father _________ protecting the environment. 7. The streets are full __________ garbage 8. We are all responsible _________ keeping the environment clear and clean. 9. The park was littered _____________ bottles and cans after the festival 10. They protect these precious thing _________ being stolen. 11. The garbage bins put around the school yard is to prevent lazy students ___________ littering 12. These pollutants come __________ the land. 13. The small garden is covered __________ new grass. 14. we must do something _________ the pollution here. 15. I can get the area __________ this map
Fill each gap in the sentences below with a correct preposition.
1. Hold the socks of the fire to get it dry.
2. There’s nothing new into the sun.
3. He is a man on great influence in this field.
4. After the quarrel, they were happy to be on friends again.
5. You seem to be ………… the weather today.
6. Please get to my office ………… delay.
7. You’re ………… no obligation to finish the work today.
8. I can’t buy the car. It’s ………… my reach.
9. Put the cart ………… the horse.
10. Their marriage is ………… the rocks.
III. Fill each gap with a suitable preposition.
Are you certain ____ the result of your exam?
I am still doubtful ____ the accuracy of the information he’s given us.
We have to teach children to be obedient ____ their parents and teachers.
Are you pleased ____ your new hairstyle?
I am certain that he is innocent ____ the crime.
Young children are very sensitive ____ cold.
Do you have any objection ____ my request?
My brother and I have a lot ____ common.
The car was so expensive. It was ____ my reach.
Are you acquainted ____ the girl standing over there?
I’m too busy to deal ____ the problem now.
____ general, our plan has been a great success.
Everyone was surprised ____ the referee's decision.
Now that he’s got a good job, he is independent ____ his parents.
At the moment I’m writing a report ____ the influence of air pollution.
Can you distinguish ____ a Chinese girl and a Japanese girl?
The police are trying to bring the situation ____ control.
The government have done a lot to find a solution ____ the problem of unemployment.
Our environment is ____ great danger now, and needs much more protection.
____ the end, he decided to change his job
11.Would you mind if I……………… a friend to a party?
a.bring b.will bring c.brought d.would bring
12.Mikeis always proud………………his success at school
a.on b. of c.at d.in
13.Many companies participated………………the trade fair
a.on b.at c.in d.to
14.“Let’s go for a drink” “……………”
a.Yes,please b.You’re welcome c.It’s all right d.That’s a good idea
15. I wish Susan ..................... harder for her examination.
A. will work B. worked C. has worked D. works
15.………..your age, I’d do things differently
a.If I am b.I was c.Was I d.Were I
16.This room is too dark. It needs………….
a.to repaint b.repainting c.being repainted d.tobe repainted
17.She has to look ......................... her brother because her mother is away on business.
A. up B. after C. for D. into
18.He stopped ................... a year ago
A. to smoke B. smoking C. smoke D. smoked
19.What benefits does TV bring about to our life?
a.programmes b.conveniences c.advantages d.experiences
20.The question was………..that nobody could answer it
a.too difficult b.so difficult c.such difficult d.very difficul
VII. Put each word in capital letters into the correct form so that it can fit the gap in each sentence below.
1. If you need any help, you can ask Tom. He’s very ________________. (HELP)
2. Pompeii was completely destroyed in A.D.79 by an ________________of Mount Vesuvius. (ERUPT)
3. This singer is not very pretty but she sings very ________________. (BEAUTIFUL)
****. WRITING
I. Rewrite these sentences, so that their meaning stays the same, using the beginning given for each.
1.Minh last wrote to his pen pal five months ago.
Minh hasn’t …………………………………………..
2.The last time we visited Kuala Lumpur was 3 years ago.
I haven’t ………………………………………………………
3. When did you study English?
How long …………………………………………?
4. They began building this house 2 months ago.
They have ………………………………………
5. My father started to work in this factory last week.
My father has…………………………………………
6. I don't have the key, so I can't come into the room
If………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. They will build a new school next year.
A …………………………………………………………………………………..
8. The man is my English teacher. He is standing outside. (who)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
9. I spent one day making this cake.
It …………………………………………………………………………………
10. He said " I will have an important meeting tomorrow."
He said …………………………………………………………………………………
11.You spent more money during the trip than I did.
=> I didn’t______________________________________________
12. Have you ever been to Kuala Lumpur before?
=> Is this your____________________________________________
13. China is a huge tourist attraction: it has many old castles and pagodas.
=> As China______________________________________________
14. I found this place rather boring.
=> I wasn’t______________________________________________
15. We last went to Spain three years ago.
=> It is_________________________________________________
16. We visited a magnificent old house on the plateau.
=> The________________________________________________
17. We arrived in Budapest two days ago. (FOR)
=>We___________________________________________________two days.
18. I have visited the Stone Forest once before. (SECOND)
=> This is the___________________________________________the Stone Forest.
19. I find it hard to go at the same speed as my brother. (UP)
=> I find it hard to__________________________________________my brother.
20. Nam is very fond of travelling. (KEEN)
=>Nam is___________________________________________________