IX: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable preposition.

   There are many ways ...(1)... enjoying one's summer holidays. you may go ...(2)... a seaside resort, or take a tour or cruise ...(3)... the sea. But I prefer to spend my holidays ...(4)... a farm. In addition to good rest, bathing ...(5)... the river and taking long walks ...(6)... the open air. I always do a bit ...(7)... usual work ...(8).. the field. Summer is a busy season ...(9)... the farmers, so that they are never ...(10)... (11)... work. ...(12)... July the grain crops get ripe, and I help to gather them.

1............................  2.............................  3..............................  4...........................

5............................  6.............................  7..............................  8........................... 9............................  10...........................  11............................ 12......…................

* Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE.
1. She took care ………………her grandmother last summer.
2. Small children should be watched ………………carefully.
3. They are still dependent ………………their parents after getting married.
4. Give my best regards ………………your parents and hope to see you soon.
5. Although they are both weekly news magazines. Time is different ………………Newsweek in several ways.

Put one suitable preposition in the blank:
1. Young people prefer talking part .......... sports to watching them on TV
2. Are you free ....... Saturday afternoon?
-No, but I am free .......the morning.
3. I went ........ the water park .......my parents last Sunday.
4. There aren't many good programs ........ teenagers on TV.
5. We will meet ........ six o'clock ........Monday evening
6. You should brush your teeth........every meal
7. She lives........ America ..........1996
8. Remember to wash your hands ........meals. 

V. Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
My sister and I are very (1) ………………… but we get (2) ………………… well together. She likes (3) ………………… at home in the evening and watching television (4) ………………… her boyfriend, but I prefer going (5) ………………… with my friends. We like to go to clubs or (6) ………………… cinema. Sometimes we just go to a café. I have exams soon, so I’m (7) ………………… going out very much at the moment. My sister is six (8) ………………… older than me, and she (9) ………………… in a bank. She’s trying to (10) ………………… some money because she’s going to get married this year. Her fiancé’s name is Ferdinand, but we all (11)………………… him Freddy. People say I look (12) ……………… my sister because we (13) ………………… have brown eyes and dark hair. However, we are very different (14) ……………… character. She’s very quiet, but I’m a (15) ……………… more sociable.
 

I.                Fill in the blank with a suitable word.

My sister and I are very (1) ………………… but we get (2) ………………… well together. She likes (3) ………………… at home in the evening and watching television (4) ………………… her boyfriend, but I prefer going (5) ………………… with my friends. We like to go to clubs or (6) ………………… cinema. Sometimes we just go to a café. I have exams soon, so I’m (7) ………………… going out very much at the moment. My sister is six (8) ………………… older than me, and she (9) ………………… in a bank. She’s trying to (10) ………………… some money because she’s going to get married this year. Her fiancé’s name is Ferdinand, but we all (11) ………………… him Freddy.

People say I look (12) ………………… my sister because we (13) ………………… have brown eyes and dark hair. However, we are very different (14) ……………… character. She’s very quiet, but I’m a (15) ……………… more sociable

V. Fill each blank in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle. (10 pts)

1.       This is none __________ my business. It’s __________ to you to decide.

2.       They are thinking __________ pulling __________ the old theater.

3.       The police came just __________ time to bring the riot __________ control.

4.       Many kinds of rare animals are now __________ danger __________ extinction.

5.       They can't use the office __________ present as it's __________ repair.

6.       Due to the weather condition, we have to put __________ the trip __________ the time being.

7.       Her father has left __________ Japan __________ a business trip.

8.       Her father has a great influence __________ her __________ character.

9.       __________ a doctor, I’d like to congratulate you __________ your recovery from your illness.

10.    While we were __________, someone broke __________ our house.

VII. Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word to complete the following passage.

A long time ago, robots belonged to science fiction. But today, robots (1)______ real, and they are helping us. In the future, we will  all have robots. They (2)_____ clean the floor, wash the dishes, cook meals, take care (3)______ children, make drinks and do many other housework. I even think one day we’ll have robots friends. In Japan today, robot engineers are making robots to (4)______ old people. It’s still early days. I’d say we are another 20 to 30 years away from robots being everywhere in our lives. What will happen to us (5)______ the world is full of robots? Maybe one day we won’t be able to tell robots and humans apart.

7.  Fill in the blank with suitable preposition (in, on, at, by, from, with, to…)

1.     I often go to school …………… bus.

2.     Their grandparents live …………… 34 Hang Da street.

3.     Bob and I come …………… the same town but my accent is different …………… his.

4.     At present, John is staying …………… his brother’s family …………… the city center, very far …………… his parents.

5.     Thanh is a newcomer …………… class 7D. She sits next …………… my cousin.

6.     We often go to the concert …………… weekends.

7.     Are you free …………… Sunday …………… 9 o’clock?

8.     I want to send …………… my friend this package.

9.     Daisy gives two stamped envelopes …………… Mary.

10.The weather is usually hot …………… summer.