Prepositions O/P Round Up 6

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The dog was always obedient ............... its master.

Собака всегда слушалась своего хозяина.

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I don't object [blank_start]to[blank_end] giving you a helping hand. But being made use of like this is another cup of tea. *

Я не против помочь тебе. Но вкалывать за тебя - ты уж извини.

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The main objection [blank_start]to[blank_end] the plan was that it would cost too much.

Единственным недостатком этого плана была его дороговизна.

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I am much obliged [blank_start]to[blank_end] you [blank_start]for[blank_end] your help.
 Я вам очень благодарен /признателен, обязан/  за вашу помощь.

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It was obvious ........... everyone that she was getting a raw deal. *

Всем было очевидно, что с ней обошлись несправедливо.

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It did not occur [blank_start]to[blank_end] me to mention it.

Мне и в голову не приходило об этом упоминать.

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An alien has been sentenced to an unconditional prison sentence for a criminal offence [blank_start]against[blank_end] the values protected by international law.
Иностранец был приговорен к реальному сроку тюремного заключения за уголовное преступление против ценностей, охраняемых международным правом.

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The surgeon operated [blank_start]on[blank_end] her for appendicitis.

Хирург сделал ей операцию по удалению аппендицита.

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Question 9

I've always had a high opinion ............. her work.

Я всегда был высокого мнения о её работе.

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What's the opposite [blank_start]of/to[blank_end] 'optimistic'?

Какое слово является противоположным для слова "оптимистичный"?

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Joan doesn't want to part [blank_start]with[blank_end] the money.

Джоан не хочет расставаться с деньгами.

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Question 12

patient [blank_start]with[blank_end] - быть терпеливым с кем-л.
pay [blank_start]by[blank_end] (cheque) - платить чеком
pay [blank_start]for[blank_end] - поплатиться; оплачивать; уплатить 
pay [blank_start]in[blank_end] (cash) - платить наличными 
pay [blank_start]a[blank_end] bill - оплатить счёт

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Question 13

The problem of racism is not peculiar .............. this country.
Проблема расизма несвойственна этой стране.

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If he persists [blank_start]in[blank_end] playing the giddy goat it's his own funeral. - Если он намерен валять дурака и дальше, это его личное дело.  
They insist [blank_start]on[blank_end] maintaining firm control over the project. - Они настаивают на сохранении жесткого контроля над проектом.

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Question 15

He took a photograph [blank_start]of[blank_end] the hotel.

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Question 16

He is a picture [blank_start]of[blank_end] his mother.
Он очень похож на свою мать.

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Save your pity [blank_start]for[blank_end] the living. - Прибереги свою жалость для живых.
Her usual ploy is to pretend to be ill so that people will take pity [blank_start]on[blank_end] her. - Обычной ее уловкой было притворяться больной, чтобы вызвать жалость у окружающих.
My sister can make herself agreeable and pleasant [blank_start]to[blank_end] people she doesn't like in the least, but I'm not built that way. - Моя сестра может быть приветливой с людьми, которые ей совсем не нравятся, но я не такой.

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Question 18

I'm quite pleased [blank_start]with[blank_end] my new car.
Я вполне доволен своей новой машиной.

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Question 19

He seems to take perverse pleasure ............ making things as difficult as possible.
Похоже, ему доставляет извращённое удовольствие как можно больше всё усложнять.

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Question 20

May I have the pleasure [blank_start]of[blank_end] seeing you again?
Могу ли я иметь удовольствие видеть вас снова?

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Question 21

The finger of suspicion points [blank_start]at/to[blank_end] you.
На тебя падает тень подозрения.

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Question 22

Why are you so impolite [blank_start]to[blank_end] people that you do not know?
The restaurant is popular [blank_start]with[blank_end] veggies.
She praised him sincerely [blank_start]for[blank_end] his victory.

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Question 23

Let us pray ............ peace.
Давайте помолимся за мир.

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Question 24

I prefer drama [blank_start]to[blank_end] comedy. Я предпочитаю драму комедии.
Do you have a preference [blank_start]for[blank_end] sweet or for spicy food? Какой пище вы отдаете предпочтение: острой или сладкой?

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Question 25

You'd better prepare [blank_start]for[blank_end] mother's arrival. 
Советую подготовиться к приезду матери.

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I wanted to present her [blank_start]with[blank_end] something to handsel friendship.
Мне хотелось ей что-нибудь подарить, чтобы ознаменовать нашу дружбу.

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He grabbed my arm to prevent me [blank_start]from[blank_end] falling.
Он схватил меня за руку, чтобы не дать мне упасть.

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Question 28

1. Can I pay [blank_start]by[blank_end] credit card? - Могу ли я заплатить кредитной картой? 
2. Bugger (it)! Why should I pay [blank_start]for[blank_end] it? - Блин! Почему я должен за это платить? 
3. He was given a month to pay [blank_start]the bill[blank_end]. - Ему был дан месяц для того, чтобы оплатить счет.
4. You can also pay [blank_start]by cheque[blank_end], or [blank_start]in[blank_end] cash. - Вы также можете заплатить чеком или наличными.

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Question 29

He takes pride [blank_start]in[blank_end] his son's success. = Он гордится успехом своего сына.
The hotel prides itself [blank_start]on[blank_end] maintaining high standards. =Гостиница гордится поддержанием своих высоких стандартов.

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Question 30

The new rule prohibits teams [blank_start]from[blank_end] drafting players under 18.
Новое правило запрещает командам подписывать контракты с игроками, не достигшими восемнадцати лет.

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Question 31

Kids are all prone ........... junk food.
Все дети любят есть вредную /нездоровую/ пищу.

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Question 32

He had no raincoat to protect himself [blank_start]from[blank_end] the rain.
У него не было плаща, чтобы защититься от дождя.

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Question 33

1. The tent should provide adequate protection [blank_start]from[blank_end] the elements. = Палатка должна обеспечить адекватную защиту от буйства стихий.
2. Villagers turned out in force to protest [blank_start]about/at[blank_end] the new road. = Сельские жители толпой вышли на улицу, чтобы выразить протест по поводу новой дороги.
3. She was fiercely proud [blank_start]of[blank_end] her children. = Она неистово гордилась своими детьми.
4. The store provides its customers [blank_start]with[blank_end] excellent service. = Магазин предоставляет своим клиентам отличный сервис.  
5. Her parents punished her [blank_start]for[blank_end] trying to deceive them. = Родители наказали её за попытку их обмануть.
6. He was puzzled [blank_start]about/by[blank_end] the reactions to his remark. = Он был озадачен реакцией на своё замечание.

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