Use of English: part 1: prepositions

Arriving in Shanghai
Flying in low over Shanghai gives some (0)__ A ____ of the enormous size of China's commercial capital,
which now has (1)_________ over 20 million inhabitants and is still growing fast. As you walk into the
magnificent new (2)_________ for international flights, you soon become conscious (3) _________the
fact that you are arriving in one of the world's great cities.

(4) __________the distance you can see ships of all shapes and sizes approaching Shanghai from the
East China Sea, as they have done for centuries. Next to the airport, in (5) __________ , is the amazing
Maglev train, which travels above the track and is (6)_______ of reaching speeds of over 430 kilometres
per hour. (7)________ the line stops in Pudong, well short of the centre of town, the Maglev is definitely
the most exciting way to reach the city. From Pudong, taking the ferry across the river offers (8)
_________the best views of downtown Shanghai, especially at night when the buildings arc beautifully
lit up.

1 A right B away C far D well

2 A harbour B terminal C gallery D headquarters

3 A of B through C about D to

4 A On B By C In D For

5 A spite B comparison C relation D contrast

6 A likely B able C capable D possible

7 A At least B In fact C Owing to D Even though

8 A by far B in all C much of D close to

Use of English part 2: prepositions

Vancouver
Vancouver in western Canada is named (0) AFTER Caplan George Vancouver of the British Royal Navy.
Nowever. Captain Vancouver was not the first European (1) _______ visit the area - the coast had
already been explored 2)_________ the Spanish. Nor did Captan Vancouver spend many days there,
even (3) ________ the scenery amazed them and everyone else who was travelling 4)_______ him.

The scenery still amazes visitors 5)_______ the city of Vancouver today. First-time visitors who are
(6)________ search of breathtaking views are usually directed to a beach about ten minutes
(7)______the city centre. There, looking out over the sailing boats racing across the blue water, visitors
see Vancouver's towering skyline backed by the magnificent Coast Mountains.

The city is regularly picked by international travel associations (8)________ one of the world's best
tourist destinations. They are only confirming what the two million residents and eight million tourists
visiting Greater Vancouver (9) __________single year are always saying: there is simply no other place
(10) __________ earth quite like it. It's not just the gorgeous setting that appeals to eople, but also
Vancouver's wide range of sporting cultural and entertainment facilities.
Use of English part 4: gerunds and infinitives
1- Jack does not want to work for his uncle any longer. CARRY

Jack does not want ______________________________ for his uncle.

2- The band did some new songs once they had sung all their big hits. WENT

The band sang all their big hits and then _____________________some new songs.

3- I'll always remember my first visit to Hollywood. FORGET

I'll _____________________for the first time.

4- The singer's agent said photographers couldn't take any pictures of her. REFUSED

The singer's agent ___________________any pictures of her.

5- Tickets don't go on sale until noon, but people started waiting here six hours ago. BEGAN

Tickets don't go on sale until noon, but people_______________________ ago.

6- Simon is an ambitious singer, but he hasn't succeeded in becoming famous yet. MANAGED

Simon is an ambitious singer, but he still _____________________famous.

7- She was watching TV but turned it off when her son arrived. STOP

She ______________________________ when her son arrived.

8- I am still working on that report. FINISH

I _____________________________ that report yet.

9- I hate it when people interrupt me when I’m talking. STAND

I ___________________________ I am talking.

10- At school I found it impossible to remember historical dates. GOOD

At school I was ________________________ historical dates.

11- I’ve told John I’d meet him inside the restaurant. ARRANGED

I’ve ________________________ inside the restaurant.

12- They didn’t have enough money to go abroad last year. AFFORD

They _____________________________ last year.

13- Joanne wishes she had stayed on school. REGRETS

Joanne _________________________ her education.

14- I really don’t want to go out this afternoon. LIKE

I really ___________________________ this afternoon.