List of verbs

GRAMMAR COMMENT

A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and a preposition, a verb and an adverb, or a verb with both an adverb and a preposition, any of which are part of the syntax of the sentence, and so are a complete semantic unit. back up (separable): drive a vehicle backwards (in reverse). "You're too close! Back your car up so I can open the garage door." back up (separable): confirm a story, facts, or information. "If you don't believe me, talk to Dave. He'll back me up." face up to (inseparable): admit to; take responsibility for. "You can't pretend that you're doing OK in this course, Joe. Sooner or later, you'll have to face up to the fact that you're failing it." fall through (no object): not happen. (Note: describes something that was planned but didn't happen.) "We had originally intended to go to Mexico for our vacation, but our trip fell through when I got sick."

· Match phrasal verbs with verbs

a. I was badly beaten up when I tried to break up a fight outside a pub last night.

b. You should tell the police that it wasn’t your fault. I’ll stick up for you, don’t worry.

c. Soon there will be no import duties within the Common Market. They’re going to do away with them.

d. Government forces in Walliland have put down a revolt by a group of soldiers.

e. The business went through a lean period at the beginning of the year, but things are picking up now.

f. Looking after six kids all day has completely worn me out!

g. Many old people are taken in by bogus officials, who call their houses, find a pretence for looking round and then steal their property.

h. I was told off for being late again this morning. If it happens again, my pay gets docked.

i. We’ve bought an old house which isn’t in very good condition, but we’ll do it up bit by bit.

j. Don’t believe her when she says she’s got stomach ache. She’s putting it on. She just wants to get out of going to school.

k. I had a very unhappy childhood, but the delights of being an adult and a parent have made up for that.

l. I can’t solve the riddle at all. I give in. What’s the answer?

m. The government is going to set up an inquiry into the condition of Britain’s prisons.

n. Police have ruled out murder, but are still holding several people for questioning.

o. He’s a great mate of mine. He’s the kind of friend who’ll stand by you through thick and thin.

1. compensate for ___________ 9. establish_______________

2. exhaust _________________ 10. exclude _______________

3. deceive _________________ 11.improve _______________

4. defend __________________ 12. decorate_______________

5. pretend _________________ 13. surrender ______________

6. abolish _________________ 14. support ________________

7. reprimand _______________ 15. assault ________________

8. suppress ________________

Exercise 7. You are going to hear some phrases where three words a linked together. Listen and write down the missing words.

T.7.15 [ 1.p.110.]

1. There is a towel on the floor_____ _____ _____

2. I hate this music _____ ______ _______

3. Your jacket’s on the chair ______ ______ ______

4. You don’t need a coat ______ ______ ______

5. I can’t hear the TV _______ _______ _______

6. Coffee is bad for you ______ ______ _______

Exercise 8 T 3.01. [4, p.94] Read the sentences; if necessary check the meaning of the words.

Then listen what is happening? Match the sentences to the dialogues (1 -7).

a Anactress is changing into hercostume.

b Two opera singers are rehearsing a scene.

c An artist is talkingto his model.

d A dancer is practicing some steps.

e Two stage hands are movingsome scenery.

f A conductor is talkingto hisorchestra.

g A technician istesting the soundand lighting.

Дата добавления: 2015-03-29