Đề ôn hè môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 - Đề 3

EXERCISE ON PREPOSITIONS
EXERCISE 1: Choose one appropriate preposition to complete the following sentences:
1. Your father is very kind (with/for/to/in) David.
2. Hurry or you will be late (for/at/on/from) school.
3. Were they present (in/at/on/about) the meeting?
4. She was confused (with/on/about/in) the dates.
5. His book is different (about/from/for/between) mine.
6. Your plan is similar (with/to/of/for) his.
7. The boy is afraid (of/on/in/about) snakes.
8. She is accustomed (with/to/on/of) getting up early.
9. He was successful (in/with/of/to) his job.
10. That student is very quick (with/at/for/about) mathematics.
11. Iraq is rich (on/for/to/in) oil.
12. Are you aware (with/to/of/for) the time?
13. Are you acquainted (to/with/in/of) this man?
14. He has been absent (from/of/to/with) school lately.
15. They are interested (in/on/about/with) buying a new house.
16. Smoking is harmful (for/with/to/about) our health.
17. She is serious (with/about/of/for) learning to be a doctor.
18. I couldn’t believe what he said. It was contrary (to/with/for/in) his thought.
19. Our study is very important (for/with/to/about) our future and useful (for/to/with/in) our country.
20. Don’t give up your hope. Be confident (of/about/in/with) yourself.
21. I have some tickets available (for/to/of/with) you.
22. Are you capable (with/of/for/to) that job?
23. He is accustomed (to/with/for/in) driving fast like this.
24. Are you confident (with/of/about/in) what she has said?
25. The room was available (with/for/to/on) 2 people.
26. Finally, Jack is successful (on/in/at/to) his trade.
27. This theatre is often crowded (with/to/on/about) viewers.
28. Your bag is similar (with/to/about/for) mine.
29. The bottle is full (with/of/in/at) water.
30. Poison is harmful (to/with/for/about) humans.
31. Cheques are useful (with/to/for/on) travellers.
32. Are you successful (on/in/at/to) your experiment?
33. She got back safe (for/from/with/to) her adventure.
34. It was very lucky (to/for/of/with) me that my bag was found.
35. He seems friendly (on/to/for/about) everyone in the village.
36. She was sad (about/for/with/to) my refusal.
37. Quang Linh is popular (with/for/to/in) folk songs.
38. The student is quick (with/at/on/to) understanding what the teacher explains.
39. The story is very pleasant (to/with/for/in) us.
40. He is very kind (to/of/with/for) me.
41. I’m capable (of/with/for/to) speaking two languages.
42. She is never late (to/for/with/from) work.
43. It was very nice (to/of/in/for) him to give me a lift.
44. Yesterday Nga was absent (with/from/to/for) class because she was ill.
45. Contrary (to/with/for/about) his doctor’s orders, he has gone back to work.
46. Don’t worry (about/with/to/for) the money! I’ll lend you.
47. They have been waiting (for/with/to/at) the bus for half an hour.
48. Why don’t you ask (with/to/for/on) a pay increase?
49. He took advantage (of/in/about/for) this opportunity to explain why he had done that.
50. The weeks went slowly (by/with/of/for).
51. You have to move this box to make room (for/to/about/with) the new television set.
52. Nowadays we rely increasingly (on/in/at/to) computers to regulate the flow of traffic in the town.
53. Translate these sentences (for/into/with/of) English.
54. Have you taken notice (to/for/of/with) the sign “No Smoking”?
55. Ken prefers Chinese food (about/to/over/with) French food.
56. Don’t shout (to/at/with/for) the child when he makes a mistake.
57. Last Sunday I was invited (to/on/in/at) his wedding party.
58. I have been looking (after/for/into/at) my dog for two days but I haven’t seen it yet.
59. I don’t care (about/for/with/to) what they have said.
60. I talked to him so enjoyably that I lost track (to/with/of/for) the time.
61. He spent too much money (with/on/to/in) that car.
62. Do you believe (on/at/to/in) God?
63. You must make allowance (to/for/with/of) him because he has been ill.
64. May I start now? Yes, go (up/down/ahead/back).
65. She caught sight (with/of/to/for) a car in the distance.
66. She is leaving (to/for/with/at) Paris.
67. Don’t make noise! I’m concentrating (to/on/in/at) the question.
68. Things are going (to/on/out/off) nicely.
69. She has suffered (from/to/with/about) her heart attack.
70. The exchange rate of dollars is going (up/down/on/with) from 16,000 VND to 15,750 VND for one US dollar.
71. We have lost touch (with/of/for/over) each other for a long time.
72. I must study hard to keep pace (with/of/for/to) my classmates.
73. The prices of petrol are going (up/down/on/out) from 52 US dollars to 54 US dollars for a barrel.
74. I usually regard him (with/in/as/at) my close friend.
75. Don’t make a fuss (over/on/at/of) such trifles.
76. The bomb has gone (out/off/over/with) in a crowded street.
77. Who will look (for/after/at/around) the child when you’re away?
78. Congratulate you (in/to/on/with) winning the game.
79. I feel very hot because the electricity has gone (off/out/along/after).
80. The plane crashed (into/on/in/with) the mountain.
81. I’ve lost my keys. Can you help me look (at/for/after/into) them?
82. The book is divided (to/in/into/for) three parts.
83. I wrote to the company asking them (to/for/about/with) more information about the job.
84. Many people regard him (as/to/in/of) one of the greatest pianists in the world.
85. Our teacher was very kind (of/to/for/with) us.
86. Her children are very quick (with/about/at/for) computer games.
87. This kind of music is popular (for/to/with/about) the young.
88. Boys are fond (in/of/on/at) playing football.
89. Last week the beach was overcrowded (of/over/with/for) people.
90. She’s very worried (for/with/at/about) her mother’s health.
91. Why are these two schools different (to/from/with/at) each other?
92. Most children are ill-prepared (to/for/from/at) employment.
93. Four-fifths of the world’s computers use programs (at/in/on/about) English.
94. Attending all the lectures is important (to/with/at/in) us.
95. English belongs (from/to/on/in) those who use it.
96. Clean air provides us (for/at/with/about) a healthy supply of oxygen.
97. My brother is very interested (in/at/on/about) chess but he is not good at it.
98. I don’t think he was present (in/at/on/of) the meeting yesterday.
99. Are you serious (for/about/with/over) learning to be an architect?
100. She has become very famous (for/at/on/with) her novels.
101. Mary always take good care (for/of/to/with) her children.
102. Henry was born (on/in/at/to) 1992.
103. Lisa is very good (at/with/in/about) chemistry.
104. The forest fire went (after/off/out/along) after two days.
105. I always find it hard to keep pace (up/with/for/on) Nam, one of the best students in my class.
106. What do you often do (in/on/at/of) the evening?
107. Smoking is not good (for/at/about/of) our health.
108. The interview was broadcast (on/in/at/for) radio and television.
109. That farmer succeeded (on/in/at/with) raising fish.
110. Clean air is necessary (with/for/about/of) our health.
111. The future of a country depends (in/at/on/from) the youth.
112. There is a great difference (from/between/about/for) these two things.
113. My father is used (to/on/in/at) living in the countryside.
114. My father isn’t pleased (for/about/with/from) my work.
115. Many people are involved (on/in/of/at) the use of English.
116. English provides ready access (with/to/for/of) the world scholarship.
117. She is always fed up (at/with/for/about) washing dishes after dinner.
118. The roofs are covered (with/about/by/for) red tiles.
119. My father insisted (in/on/of/at) building a new house.
120. We are looking forward (in/at/for/to) seeing you again.
EXERCISE 2: Complete the following sentences with on, in, or at:
1. We’ll buy a smaller house when the children have grown_______ and left home.
2. The computer isn’t working. It broke_______ this morning.
3. My headaches have been much better since I gave_______ drinking coffee.
4. I turned_______ heir offer because they weren’t going to pay me enough money.
5. It was not a problem. We looked_______ his number in the telephone book.
6. Helen takes_______ her mother in many ways.
7. We need to set_______ early tomorrow.
8. The plane took_______ very quickly.
9. Anne’s leaving_______ London tomorrow morning.
10. Your friend is always complaining_______ her job.
11. If there was a technical failure, Gagarin might never get_______ to the Earth.
12. Courses like shoemaking or glass engraving provide people_______ practical skills they can do with their hands.
13. She is famous_______ her beautiful face and sweet voice.
14. We are all aware_______ the importance of the environment protection.
15. His opinion is different_______ mine.
16. If you don’t pay attention_______ the teacher, you won’t understand the lesson.
17. I’m not familiar_______ his name, but his face seems familiar_______ me.
18. We were very grateful_______ our friends for all of their assistance
19. No one knew precisely what would happen_______ a human being in space.
20. How would the mind deal_______ the psychological tension?
21. I’m good_______ English, but I’m bad_______ Mathematics.
22. Mrs. Brown is often worried_______ money.
23. Her parents are very pleased_______ her French.
24. I’m not interested_______ politics.
25. I’m bit short_______ money. Can you lend me some?
26. I was delighted_______ the present you gave me.
27. She was sad because he was very rude_______ her.
28. She was very angry_______ Tom.
29. Fred is capable_______ doing better work than he is doing at present.
30. You get bored_______ doing the same thing every day.
31. Thank you. It was very kind_______ you to help me.
32. Mr. Green is responsible_______ hiring employees.
33. There's really no need for you to be afraid_______ the examination.
34. Ken was proud_______ his good marks on the English.
35. My plan is similar_______ yours, but it is different_______ Ken's.
36. Pierre said he had become quite fond_______ American hamburgers
37. That fashion magazine is full_______ advertising for women's clothes.
38. Thin gloves aren't very suitable_______ that kind of work.
39. They were happy_______ the results of the election.
40. Y. Gagarin lifted_______ into space aboard the Vostok 1_______ 9.07 a.m. Moscow time_______ 12th April, 1961.
41. If you want to lose weight, you must go_______ a diet.
42. You should learn_______ heart all the new words and try to use them in the context.
43. We have been learning English_______ five years.
44. Can you send it to me_______ fax?
45. She's never satisfied_______ what she has got.
46. She wanted to borrow some books ______ him but she was shy_______ asking.
47. They succeeded_______ escaping_______ the burning house.
48. I don't approve_______ your smoking. I wish you would give_______ that habit.
49. Do you think we'll find a solution_______ the problem?
50. I must try and look ______ my notes before the exam.
51. He admitted having opened the suitcase_______ asking its owner.
52. Opening the parcel, he was surprised_______ what he saw.
53. She insisted_______ him wearing the red tie.
54. The teacher tried to explain the new formula_______ his students.
55. The English contest organized_______ our teachers is an annual event in my school.
56. The participants must find_______ all the answers in order to go in the next round.
57. Are you excited_______ going on holiday next week?
58. She said to me "why don't you relax_______ a while?"
59. _______ the end of the film, the heroine was reunited with her family.
60. On behalf_______ our group, he made a speech at the meeting.
61. Have you washed your hands_______ having lunch.
62. He was accused_______ having stolen a car.
63. Thank you very much_______ inviting me to your party.
64. We could not play soccer due_______ the bad weather.
65. If you don't want to watch TV. Turn it_______, please.
66. He is retired. He lives_______ his pension.
67. He's getting bored_______ learning_______ heart.
68. The bomb went_______ killing several by-standers.
69. They cancelled the flight because_______ the storm.
70. The local people are very hospitable_______ strangers.
71. Why were you absent_______ class this morning?
72. In English lessons we always speak_______ English.
73. When I bought the house, my sister helped me_______ with a loan.
74. Your father is very kind_______ David.
75. Your plan is similar_______ his.
76. She is accustomed_______ getting up early.
77. This area is rich_______ oil.
78. Are you acquainted_______ this man?
79. It was very nice_______ him to give me a lift.
80. Smoking is harmful_______ our health.
81. Mary always take good care_______ her children.
82. Our study is very important_______ our future and useful_______ our country.
83. Why don't you ask_______ a pay increase?
84. Don't shout_______ the child when he makes a mistake.
85. Ken prefers Chinese food ________French food.
86. How long have they been working_______ the company?
87. He wore a hat, which made him look_______ a spy.
88. I think your mother should let you make_______ your own mind.
89. The pens made_______ plastic are very cheap.
90. Many of the stories are based_______ rumor.
91. Was your friend successful_______ getting a loan from the bank?
92. If you look_______ the book, you can find what you need.
93. You should make use_______ the books you have.
94. She was very upset_______ the news of her father's death.
95. How would the body react_______ the extreme changes in temperature?
96. We congratulate you_______ your successful flight.
97. The American people shared_______ the Soviet people their satisfaction for the safe flight.
98. Most of the streets were named_______ national heroes.
99. China became the third country in the world to be able to independently carry_______ manned space flights.
100. He was in orbit around the Earth ______ a speed of more than 17,000 miles per hour.
___________THE END___________