Prepositions Q/S Round Up 6

Question 1

Let us not quarrel [blank_start]about[blank_end] such unimportant matters. = Давай не будем ругаться по таким пустяковым поводам.
 He had a violent quarrel [blank_start]with[blank_end] me about the money that he had. = Он крупно поссорился со мной из-за денег, которые у него были

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Question 2

She is highly qualified ................ the job.
Она очень подходит для этой работы.

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Question 3

She is quick [blank_start]at[blank_end] spying her neighbours' faults — Oна тонко подмечает недостатки окружающих

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He enriched his essay on patriotism with some very apposite quotations [blank_start]from[blank_end] famous people on the subject.
Он вставил в своё сочинение о патриотизме несколько очень метких цитат известных людей на эту тему.

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Question 5

No silver bullet can make the world safe [blank_start]from[blank_end] terrorism.
Нет такого волшебного средства, чтобы можно было одним махом обезопасить мир от терроризма.

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Question 6

Sales are predicted to be the same [blank_start]as[blank_end] last year.
Предполагают, что продажи будут такими же, как и в прошлом году.

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We are satisfied [blank_start]with[blank_end] the results. = Мы удовлетворены результатами

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Question 8

She had saved him [blank_start]from[blank_end] the jaws of death. = Она спасла его из когтей смерти.

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Rachel had always been scared [blank_start]of[blank_end] heights. = Рэйчел всегда боялась высоты.

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Question 10

He went back to Sweden to search [blank_start]for[blank_end] his roots.
Он вернулся в Швецию, чтобы найти свои корни.

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He is [blank_start]in[blank_end] search [blank_start]of[blank_end] an apartment. — Oн ищет квартиру.

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They were sensible [blank_start]of[blank_end] the danger that they faced. = Они сознавали опасность, которой подвергались. 
She's overly sensitive [blank_start]to[blank_end] criticism. = Она чрезмерно чувствительна к критике.

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Question 13

I am fully aware ............. your problems. = Я осведомлен о ваших проблемах.

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Question 14

The judge sentenced him [blank_start]to[blank_end] a fine of $50 and time served.
Судья приговорил его к штрафу в размере пятидесяти долларов и тюремному заключению.

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Question 15

1) Keep the fish separate [blank_start]from[blank_end] the other food. = Храните рыбу отдельно от другой пищи. 
2) Is she serious [blank_start]about[blank_end] giving [blank_start]up[blank_end] her job? = Она и правда собирается бросить работу?
3) All of us had a share [blank_start]in[blank_end] making the decision. = В принятии данного решения приняли участие все мы.
4) I was shocked [blank_start]at /by[blank_end]  the news — Я был потрясён этой новостью.  
5) Don't shoot [blank_start]at[blank_end] me please! = Пожалуйста, не стреляйте в меня!  
6) The company is short [blank_start]of[blank_end] ready cash. = В компании не хватает наличных денег.  
7) There's no need to shout [blank_start]at[blank_end] me. = Не надо на меня орать.

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Question 16

I found a safe place to take shelter [blank_start]from[blank_end] the storm.
Я нашел безопасное место, чтобы укрыться от бури.

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I was shocked ........... the news. — Я был потрясён этой вестью

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Question 18

The deer has gone beyond the trees; I can't shoot [blank_start]at[blank_end] it from this distance.

Олень зашел за деревья; я не могу попасть в него с этого расстояния.

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Question 19

He is shy [blank_start]of[blank_end] cameras. 
Он не любит сниматься. / Он избегает фотокамер.

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Question 20

She felt sick [blank_start]of[blank_end] waiting.
Она устала ждать.

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Question 21

I left my keys at home, which was pretty silly [blank_start]to[blank_end] do. = Я оставил ключи дома, что было довольно глупо
That was silly [blank_start]of[blank_end] me to shout at  her. = Это с моей стороны было глупо /неблагоразумно/ кричать на нее.

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Question 22

You two look very similar [blank_start]to[blank_end] each other.

Вы двое очень похожи друг на друга.

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Question 23

He is skillful [blank_start]at[blank_end] diplomacy. 
Он искусный дипломат.

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Question 24

He is slow [blank_start]in[blank_end] the uptake. — Oн медленно соображает.

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Question 25

She loved the smell [blank_start]of[blank_end] roses
Она любила запах роз

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Question 26

She smiled [blank_start]at[blank_end] him lovingly.
Она нежно ему улыбнулась.

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Question 27

There's no solution .............. this problem.
Эту проблему решить невозможно.

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Question 28

I'm sorry [blank_start]about[blank_end] the flap we had yesterday but it was all your fault. = Я извиняюсь за тот скандал, который произошел у нас с вами вчера, но ведь это вы были виноваты.

There's no need to feel sorry [blank_start]for[blank_end] him. = Не нужно его жалеть.

I'm sorry [blank_start]for saying[blank_end] that. = Я сожалею, что это сказал.

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Question 29

I had no occasion [blank_start]to[blank_end] speak [blank_start]with[blank_end] them [blank_start]about[blank_end] that matter.

У меня не было возможности поговорить с ними по тому вопросу.

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Question 30

We also specialise ................ the treatment of obesity.
Мы также специализируемся на лечении ожирения.

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Question 31

She's a specialist [blank_start]in[blank_end] modern French literature.
Она специализируется на современной французской литературе.

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Question 32

I am happy to spend money [blank_start]on[blank_end] books.
Я счастлив тратить деньги на книги.

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Question 33

He goes to the forest to spend time [blank_start]in[blank_end] contemplation of nature.
Он ходит в лес чтобы провести время наедине с природой. (полюбоваться/созерцать природу и отключиться от внешнего мира)

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Question 34

The house has now been split up [blank_start]into[blank_end] individual flats.
Весь дом теперь разделён на отдельные квартиры.

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Question 35

How much did you pay the man to spy [blank_start]on[blank_end] your husband?
И сколько же ты заплатила этому человеку, чтобы он следил за твоим мужем?

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Question 36

Why do you stand [blank_start]for[blank_end] such bad working conditions? = Почему ты терпишь такие ужасные условия работы? 
What are you staring [blank_start]at[blank_end]? = На что ты уставился? 
The long working hours put a severe strain [blank_start]on[blank_end] employees. = Долгая сверхурочная работа стала тяжёлым испытанием для сотрудников. 
He is subject [blank_start]to[blank_end] fits of depression. = Он подвержен приступам депрессии.

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Question 37

They were forced to submit [blank_start]to[blank_end] military discipline. = Они были вынуждены покориться военной дисциплине.
Photographs submitted [blank_start]for[blank_end] publication will not be returned. = Фотографии, представленные для публикации, не подлежат возврату.

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Question 38

1) She subscribes [blank_start]to[blank_end] several gardening magazines. = Она выписывает несколько журналов по садоводству. 
2) Very few people succeed [blank_start]in[blank_end] losing weight and keeping it [blank_start]off[blank_end]. = Очень мало кому удаётся не только сбросить вес, но и удержать его на том же уровне. 
3) Some children suffer [blank_start]from[blank_end] school phobia. = Некоторые дети страдают от боязни идти в школу. 
4) The English people is sufficient [blank_start]for[blank_end] itself. = Английский народ самодостаточен.

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Question 39

1)Your computer is far superior [blank_start]to[blank_end] mine. = Твой компьютер намного лучше моего.
2) Are you sure [blank_start]of/about[blank_end] that? = Вы в этом уверены?
3) We were greatly surprised [blank_start]at/by[blank_end] the news. = Нас сильно удивила эта новость. 
4) The house is surrounded [blank_start]by[blank_end] woods. = Дом находится в окружении леса.
5) He's suspected [blank_start]of[blank_end] murder. = Его подозревают в убийстве.

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Question 40

1) He refused to surrender [blank_start]to[blank_end] despair. = Он не стал предаваться отчаянию. 
2) Some of the local people are suspicious [blank_start]of[blank_end] foreigners. = Некоторые местные жители с подозрением относятся к иностранцам.
3) Her parents had been more sympathetic [blank_start]to/towards[blank_end] her. = Её родители в своё время относились к ней с большей симпатией.
4) I do understand and I sympathise [blank_start]with[blank_end] you. = Я понимаю, и я сочувствую вам.

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