Exercise 2. fill in the gaps with the prepositions through, for, by, across, to, in, of, in, by, for, from, in, across. 1. swimmers move water using the arms and legs. 2. people very young the elderly swim fun. 3. people swim lakes, oceans, and rivers. 4. thousands swimmers compete swimming galas held schools, colleges and swimming clubs. 5. many long-distance swimmers attempt such feats as swimming the english channel or the cook strait. 6. there is an emergency the water. 7. swimming is one of the best exercises physically fit.

1) across, by
2)from, to, for
3)in
4)of, in, by
5)through,across
6)in
7)for

1. Switch on the light. It (is getting) dark. 2. Put on a warm coat. It (is snowing) outside. 3. Look out of the window. Some students (are hurrying) to their first lecture. 4. It’s a fine day today. The sun (is shining), the wind is not (blowing). 5. We (are having) dinner right now. I’ll call you back later. 6. I (am wearing) my best suit and shoes today. I (am going) to an interview. 7. He (is looking for) this file but he can’t find it. 8. — What are you (looking) at? — I (am looking) at my old photographs. 9. It’s 10 o’clock but the child is still (sleeping). 10. I (am learning) Arabic, and I find it very interesting. 11. They are at a karaoke club now. They (are singing) there. 12. Look how many people (are walking) in the park. They (are enjoying) the fresh air and exercise. 13. What group are you (teaching) this year? 14. — How are you (feeling) today? — Thank you, doctor. I (am feeling) much better. 15. — Are you still (looking) for a job? — Yes, I am. 16. — What are you (thinking) about? — I (am thinking) about you. 17. — Why are you (sitting) here and (doing) nothing? — I (am relaxing). 18.— Are you (kidding)? — No, I’m absolutely serious. 19. — How are you (getting on)? — Thank you, I (am doing) fine.

1) Sandy reads historic books every day.

2) What is Liza doing now? — Liza is writing a letter.

3) Kate met with her friends 10 minutes ago.

4) When will Jill come to the office tomorrow?

5) Simon bought a ticket yesterday.

6) Mary read the text while Ann was translating the words.

7) Charlotte did her homework while her friend Megan was reading the text.

8) The Ivanovs went to the Hermitage last week.

9) The sun has not risen yet, but the sky is getting lighter every minute.

10) Sandy did not go to the shopping mall yesterday.