Ex. 2. Inset the right prepositions. Translate into Russian. Consult a dictionary if necessary.

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 454.

1. It is really difficult to subsist ... 75 pounds a week in London.

2. The beauty of Venice consists largely ... the style of its ancient buildings.

3. The reason ... this is that doing anything is ridiculously difficult.

4. Russian political players have recently shown commendable zeal ... victory and outstanding ingenuity.

5. Sardines are rich ... oil.

6. I am telling you this ... confidence.

7. Congress is strongly opposed ... cuts ... military spending.

8. His eyes wide shut, Dr Morris Norris was operating ... a patient ... appendicitis.

9. John doesn't believe ... getting up early.

10. Mary learned to play the piano ... ear.

11. The place was swarming ... tourists.

12. She breakfasted early ... cheeseburgers.

13. Politicians of all parties are guilty ... ignoring this serious problem.

14. They were pining ... their homeland back in Europe.

15. The students shrank ... learning the use of prepositions properly.

16. The president blamed his failure ... the people.

17. The judge told the man to desist ... threatening his wife.

18. The value of the painting was estimated ... several thousand pounds.

19. Bill is a leading authority ... plant diseases.

20. The actress was showered with compliments ... her excellent performance.

21. He reported the boy ... the head teacher ... smoking ... the school premises.

22. People who walk on the grass are liable ... a fine of 5 pounds.

23. The boss is not a person to trifle ... .

24. This week a package of bills that are key ... signing an agreement between the government and the IMF will be submitted to the State Duma.

25. Five bills, which among other things provide ... higher excise taxes ... gas and vodka, are both the price and the upshot of seven-month-long negotiations between the government and the IMF.