GUIA DE TRABAJO

Lea atentamente el texto. Escriba los datos ms importantes en su agenda o libreta de apuntes. Responda los ejercicios que se proponen. 1. PREPOSICIONES 1.1. Preposiciones de tiempo At, in, on 1.1.1. At se utiliza con las horas, algunos periodos festivos y otras expresiones: at half past six. at the weekend / at weekends at night at three oclock at Easter at the end of (June...) at midday at Christmas at the beginning of .... at midnight at the moment at present 1.1.2. In acompaa a las partes del da (excepto night), meses, estaciones, aos y siglos: in the morning in summer/spring.... in 5 minutes/one hour in the afternoon in July/May..... in the evening in 1965 in the 21st century 1.1.3. On precede a los das de la semana y fechas concretas: on Monday/Tuesday.... on Saturday night on 20th May on Wednesday afternoon on Christmas Day on Monday morning on New Years Eve on Thursday evening on St. Patricks Day 1.1.4. Cuando la expresin de tiempo va precedida de last, next o every, no se usa ninguna preposicin: Last week I went to the cinema Ill see you next Monday. I visit him every Sunday.

1.2. Preposiciones de lugar In, at, on y to 1.2.1. In se utiliza generalmente cuando estamos dentro de un lugar cerrado o en una zona delimitada: Were playing in the park. They swim in the sea. I fish in the lake. Shes in the kitchen / living room / bedroom / garden. Im still in Italy / in the south of England. We had dinner in a restaurant. The stars are in the sky. In a car In a taxi In bed 1.2.2. On puede referirse a estar sobre una superficie, pero tambin se utiliza con estas expresiones: On a bus On the way (de camino) On a plane Youre on my way (ests en medio) On a train On a bike / motorbike On horse On foot 1.2.3. At expresa, en general, una situacin ms concreta que in: at home at the bus stop at the end of at the airport at school at the traffic lights at the beginning of at the station at university at the door at the top (of) at the theatre at work at the bottom (of) at a party at the doctors at the hairdressers at the grocers at Melindas at my parents 1.2.4. To indica movimiento hacia un lugar: Were going to the cinema. Lets walk to the park. Theyll fly to Italy. I drive to work every morning. VOCABULARIO 2

Cuerpo Cabeza Cuello Hombro Brazo Codo Mano Dedo Pecho Barriga Universo Estrella Sol Planeta Tierra Satlite Luna Atmsfera

Body Head Neck Shoulder Arm Elbow Hand Finger Chest Belly Universe Star Sun Planet Earth Satellite Moon Atmosphere

Pierna Rodilla Pie Ua Msculo Hueso Piel Pelo Espalda Isla Montaa Valle Ro Lago Selva Bosque Desierto 2. EJERCICIOS

Leg Knee Foot (feet) Nail Muscle Bone Skin Hair Back Island Mountain Valley River Lake Jungle Forest Desert

1. Complete with at, in, on. 1. ...... night 6. ...... the evening 11. ...... 1996 2. ...... Christmas Day 7. ...... Tuesday 12. ...... the 15th century 3. ...... 17.30 8. ...... 8th June 13. ......the end of my course 4. ...... May 9. ...... weekends 14. ...... the morning 5. ...... summer 10....... Tuesday afternoon 15. ...... half past two 2. Write at, in, on or /. 1. We often go on holiday ...... summer. 2. I saw Brenda ...... last week. 3. Do you want to go to the cinema ...... the weekend? 4. James isnt here ...... the moment. 5. Are you coming ...... Tuesday morning? 6. See you ...... next Friday! 7. Im almost ready. We can go out ...... 10 minutes. 8. The film starts ...... 7.30. 9. The factory opened ...... 2002. 10. We live ...... the 21st century. 11. Her birthday is ...... 22nd May. 12. Sally met her boyfriend ...... last summer. 13. We have lunch ...... midday. 14. Theyre coming ...... the afternoon. 15. His friends got married ...... New Years Eve. 3

3. If the preposition is wrong, write the correct one in the blank. If its correct, write ok. 1. My birthday is in 23rd May. ...... 2. The train leaves in 10 minutes. ...... 3. It doesnt rain much on winter. ...... 4. The film starts at 10 oclock. ...... 5. The plane arrives at Tuesday. ...... 6. We have lessons on Monday morning. ...... 7. In Christmas Day the shops close. ...... 8. I play tennis in the weekend. ......

Answers Exercise 1: 1. at night 6. in the evening 11. in 1996

2. on Christmas Day 7. on Tuesday 12. in the 15th century 3. at 17.30 8. on 8th June 13. at the end of my course 4. in May 9. at weekends 14. in the morning 5. in summer 10.on Tuesday afternoon 15. at half past two Exercise 2: 1. We often go on holiday in summer. 2. I saw Brenda last week. 3. Do you want to go to the cinema at the weekend? 4. James isnt here at the moment. 5. Are you coming on Tuesday morning? 6. See you next Friday! 7. Im almost ready. We can go out in 10 minutes. 8. The film starts at 7.30. 9. The factory opened in 2002. 10. We live in the 21st century. 11. Her birthday is on 22nd May. 12. Sally met her boyfriend last summer. 13. We have lunch at midday. 14. Theyre coming in the afternoon. 15. His friends got married on New Years Eve. Exercise 3: 1. On 2. Ok 3. In 4. Ok 5. On 6. Ok 7. On 8. At