Prepositions At/By/For/From 3

Question 1

The country is ............... peace with its neighbours for the first time in years.
В первый раз за много лет страна находится в состоянии мира со своими соседями.

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In 1920 Poland and Russia were still [blank_start]at[blank_end] war.
В 1920 году Польша и Россия всё ещё находились в состоянии войны.

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He left something with you [blank_start]for[blank_end] safe keeping, in case of trouble. = Он оставил кое-что на хранение, на случай неприятностей.
She's very competitive [blank_start]by[blank_end] nature. = По своей природе она очень честолюбива.
That's all I have to say [blank_start]at[blank_end] present. = Это всё, что я могу сказать в данный момент.

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Question 4

He buys and remodels houses and then sells them [blank_start]at[blank_end] a profit.
Он покупает и перестраивает дома, а затем прибыльно их продаёт.

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My mouth watered [blank_start]at[blank_end] the prospect of a good dinner.
У меня потекли слюнки в предвкушении хорошего обеда.

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1) The gang picked their victims [blank_start]at[blank_end] random. = Банда выбирала своих жертв наугад.
2) The kids are supposed to be in bed [blank_start]by[blank_end] now. = В это время детям уже положено лечь спать /быть в постели/.  
3) Do it [blank_start]for[blank_end] John's sake. = Сделайте это ради Джона.

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1) Well, [blank_start]at[blank_end] any rate, the next meeting will be on Wednesday. = Ну, во всяком случае, следующая встреча будет в среду. 
2) It’s more satisfying to do the job [blank_start]by[blank_end] oneself.

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Question 8

[blank_start]At[blank_end] your request, I am enclosing a full refund of your payment.

По вашему требованию я прилагаю полный возврат оплаченных вами средств.

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Question 9

1) Everyone gets stomach upsets [blank_start]from[blank_end] time [blank_start]to[blank_end] time. = Время от времени у всех бывает расстройство желудка.
2) Kate and I both went to live in Spain [blank_start]at[blank_end] the same time. = Мы с Кейт оба переселились в Испанию в одно и то же время.
3) The city was evacuated [blank_start]by[blank_end] order [blank_start]of[blank_end] the mayor. = Город был эвакуирован по приказу мэра.

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Question 10

1) He had been a rebel [blank_start]at[blank_end] school. = В школе он был бунтарём. 
2) I explained to them that I would be available [blank_start]by[blank_end] phone. = Я объяснил им, что со мной можно будет связаться по телефону. 
3) He died for the sake [blank_start]of[blank_end] his country. = Он погиб за свою страну.

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Question 11

After 21 days ............... sea, we sighted land.
Проведя двадцать один день в море, мы завидели сушу.

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1)I am anticipating a good vacation [blank_start]at[blank_end] the seaside. = Я предчувствую приятный отпуск на берегу моря.
2) Many houses in the area are [blank_start]for[blank_end] sale. = Многие дома в этом районе выставлены на продажу.
3) My examination results will come through [blank_start]by[blank_end] post. = Результаты экзамена мне сообщат по почте. 
4) I trust you will behave better [blank_start]from[blank_end] now on. = Я надеюсь, что с этого момента ты будешь вести себя лучше.

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Question 13

The party was arranged [blank_start]at[blank_end] short notice. = Вечеринка была организована в кратчайшие сроки.

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Question 14

Don't worry, there's no rush. We don't have to be [blank_start]at[blank_end] the station until 10.
Не волнуйся, спешить нам некуда. До десяти на станции можно не появляться.

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Question 15

Nothing compares to a nice cup of coffee [blank_start]at[blank_end] sunset.
Ничто не сравнится с чашечкой кофе на закате..

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Question 16

She's a lawyer [blank_start]by[blank_end] profession.
По профессии она юрист.

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Question 17

She was sitting [blank_start]at[blank_end] the table sipping her coffee. = Она сидела за столом, потягивая свой кофе.
For a moment, I was completely taken aback [blank_start]by[blank_end] her request. = На мгновение я был совершенно сбит с толку её просьбой. 
His name's Maximilian, but we just call him Max [blank_start]for[blank_end] short. = Его зовут Максимилиан, но для краткости мы называем его просто Макс.

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Question 18

She knew ............... experience that exams made her very nervous.
По опыту она знала, что обычно очень нервничает из-за экзаменов.

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Question 19

[blank_start]At[blank_end] the time, his ideas were ridiculed. = В то время над его идеями смеялись.  
We parked [blank_start]by[blank_end] the side of the road. = Мы припарковались на обочине дороги.
[blank_start]For[blank_end] the time being, all eyes are on the White House. = В настоящее время все взгляды устремлены на Белый Дом.
Her name has faded [blank_start]from[blank_end] memory. = Её имя стёрлось из памяти.

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Question 20

[blank_start]At[blank_end] times, I think back to my life in Moscow. 
Временами я вспоминаю свою жизнь в Москве.

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Question 21

I know her [blank_start]by[blank_end] sight, but not to speak to (=not well enough to talk to her). = Я знаю её в лицо, но не настолько хорошо, чтобы с ней разговаривать. 
Write your name [blank_start]at[blank_end] the top [blank_start]of[blank_end] the page. = Напишите ваше имя в верхней части страницы.
Every town is specially prettied up [blank_start]for[blank_end] a visit by the Queen. = Каждый город украшают по-особенному к приезду королевы. 
She built her business up [blank_start]from[blank_end] scratch. = Она построила свой бизнес с нуля.
She arranged her hair [blank_start]on[blank_end] top of her head. = Она собрала волосы на макушке.

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Question 22

The question took her [blank_start]by[blank_end] surprise. = Bопрос застал её врасплох. 
Emma studies philosophy [blank_start]at[blank_end] university. = Эмма изучает философию в университете. 
This is a great place [blank_start]for[blank_end] a holiday. = Это отличное место для отдыха.

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Question 23

I like to get away from London .................. the weekend.
На выходных я люблю выбираться из Лондона.

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Question 24

[blank_start]By[blank_end] the time dinner was ready, we were ravenous.
К тому времени, как ужин был готов, мы ужасно проголодались.

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Question 25

I've had a hellish day ...................... work.
У меня был адский день на работе.

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Question 26

I bumped [blank_start]into[blank_end] her quite [blank_start]by[blank_end] chance [blank_start]in[blank_end] Oxford Street. = Я совершенно случайно столкнулся с ней на Оксфорд-Стрит.  
This comfortable, good-value London hotel is  [blank_start]at[blank_end] 23 Oxford Street.
Этот комфортабельный отель с хорошим соотношением цены и качества предлагаемых услуг разместился  на улице Оксфорд-стрит 23.

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Question 27

[blank_start]By[blank_end] the way, what's wrong with that? 
Да, кстати, что в этом плохого?

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Question 28

You can't go home [blank_start]by[blank_end] yourself [blank_start]in[blank_end] the dark. 
Вы не можете идти домой совсем одна, в темноте.

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Question 29

It's 2 o'clock [blank_start]by[blank_end] my watch.
Let's go [blank_start]for[blank_end] a walk [blank_start]in[blank_end] the park.

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Question 30

I'd like to be by myself ............... a while.
Я хотел бы немного побыть в одиночестве.

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