Exercises

Unit 126 · to, at, in and into

126.1

Put in to / at / in / into where necessary

Put in to / at / in / into where necessary. If no preposition is necessary•leave the space empty.

1Three people were taken to hospital after the accident.(Example)

2I’m tired. Let’s go – home now. (no preposition)(Example)

We left our luggage the station and went to find something to eat.

Shall we take a taxi the station or shall we walk?

I have to go the bank today. What time does it open?

The Amazon flows the Atlantic Ocean.

I missed the bus, so I walked home.

Have you ever been Canada?

I lost my key, but I managed to climb the house through a window.

We got stuck in a tr affic jam on our way the airport.

We had lunch the airport while we were waiting for our plane.

It took us four hours to get the top of the mountain.

Welcome the hotel. We hope you enjoy your stay here.

We drove along the main road and then turned a narrow side street.

Did you enjoy your visit the zoo?

I did some shopping on my way home.

Marcel is French. He has just returned France after two years Brazil.

Carl was born Chicago, but his family moved Boston when he was three.

126.2

Write sentences about places you have been to

Write sentences about places you have been to•Use•I•I

1(never) I’ve never been to Egypt.(Example)

(once)

(never)

(a few times)

(many times)

126.3

Put in to / at / in where necessary

Put in to / at / in where necessary. If no preposition is necessary•leave the space empty.

1What time does this train get to London?(Example)

They arrived Barcelona a few days ago.

What time did you get home last night?

What time do you usually arrive work in the morning?

When we got the cinema, there was a long queue outside.

We were delayed and arrived home very late.

126.4

Write sentences using got + into / out of / on / off

Write•sentences•using•got•+•into•/•out•of•/•on•/•off•.

1You were walking home. A friend passed you in her car. She saw you, stopped and offered you a lift. She opened the door. What did you do? I got into the car.(Example)

You were waiting at the bus stop. At last your bus came and stopped. The doors opened. What did you do then? I the bus.

You drove home in your car. You stopped outside your house and parked the car. What did you do then?

You were travelling by train to Manchester. When the train got to Manchester, what did you do?

You needed a taxi. After a few minutes a taxi stopped for you. You opened the door. What did you do then?

You were travelling by plane. At the end of your flight, your plane landed at the airport and stopped. The doors were opened, you took your bag and stood up. What did you do then? ➜ Additional exercise 34 (page 322)

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