m Unit 2 Complete the dialogues with one preposition in each gap. Sometimes more than one answe 1 A: Excuse me. Where can I get __across. the river? B: Walk _along/down/up _ the riverside path for about one mile until you reach the bridge 2 A: Dontt lean _against/on _ the door ~ it's only just been painted! B: Alright, alright. There's no need to shout __at_ me. 3 A:Do you think left my glasses __atfin__ the restaurant? B: Yes, maybe you di. | remember that you laid them down —_beside/bylnear your plate 4 A: Excuse me. Is the library that big building ___in_frontof the school? B: No, that’s the museum. The library is__belween the town hall and the post office. 5 A:Dolwalk right __UD____to the station bullaing and then turn lef? B: No, you'll need to turn left ____before__ you reach the station. 6 A: Gosh — look at Mrs Thompson running B: Yes, | know. She's got amazing strength and stamina, And to think that she's ___over_ 60 years ola! 7 A: The dog was running "arts __me when he suddenly tagged. B: | expect he'd seen a cat____iN___the neighbour's garden. possible. up those stairs two at a time! 8 A: Why is that car driving so close __behind _us? It's really annoying. B: | think he's trying to get _____P4St_uss, but this is a dangerous place to overtake. 9 A:lsGemma’s house __in/on _Hereford Street? B: Yes, it's just next _10 the police station. 10 A: I walked _2rOund/round _ the block a few times, but | couldn't find the baker's anywhere, so I came back. B: You're so silly! The baker's is right next ___f__ my house! C Complete the sentences with these words and phrases. against as besides between beyond contraryto dueto like of on behalf of 1 Contrary to__ popular belief, most of the crimes in this area are committed by adolescents. 2 Besides _eing terrified of planes, Roberta also dislikes travelling by boat. 3. Ifyou examine this year’s list of applicants __@gainst_ last year's, you'll see that we're looking at an increase of almost ten percent. 4 —___4S_an experienced lanyer, | advise you to plead guilt to this offence 5 Mary may act____lik__ she’s committed to her job. However, her performance demonstrates otherwise. 6 These sheets are made of Thai silk, which explains their hefty price tag! 7 Though both are packed with nutrients, there are noteworthy differences _between_ soya milk and ‘cow's milk, 8 I can suggest that the HR manager Interviews your brother. However, convincing her to hire him is beyond _ my control, | behalf of _ the Metropolitan Police, | would like to thank Mr Gerrard for the bravery he demonstrated ‘and for risking his life in the service of the public, 10. The four o'clock service to Norwich has been cancelled __due to_an act of vandalism on the track. 26