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II. Заполните пропуски предлогами и наречиями
1. I’ve put [on] nearly three kilos. I’d better go [on] a diet.
2. You’ll have to speak [up] . My aunt is very hard [of] hearing.
3. When money is short, you just have to cut [down] [on] luxuries.
4. She seems intent [on] getting her own way.
5. It’s getting late. Let’s pack [up] and leave.
6. The ambulance arrived [within] minutes of the emergency call.
7. What are you holding [behind] your back? Is it a present for me?
8. He won’t admit [to] being a bad driver although he’s had three crashes.
9. Our new house was designed [by] computer.
10. Excuse me, but I’d like to have a word with you [in] private.
11. There were no empty seats [on] the train, which was full of passengers.
12. Harry had a serious illness, but he has got [over] it now.
13. Please think [over] our offer before you make a decision.
14. It’s a warm country. We won’t need our pullovers, [at] any rate.
15. The news about Shirley took me completely [by] surprise.
16. I’ve been walking all day. I feel worn [out] .
17. How many cars do you sell, [on] average, every week?
ANSWERS
1. on / on
2. up /of
3. down / on
4. on
5. up
6. within
7. behind
8. to
9. by
10. in
11. on
12. over
13. over
14. at
15. by
16. out
17. on