b Chain Story. Read the beginning of the story, then, one after the
other, continue the story using the phrases in bold from..
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Fill in the correct preposition, then explain the phrases:
(2) It has taken Mark a long time to become accustomed to the Australian climate.
Explanation: to become accustomed to a situation = to become familiar with a situation (a se obișnui cu o situație).
(3) They accused him of stealing the car.
Explanation: to be accused of something = to be blamed for something (a fi acuzat/învinovățit).
(4) We need to agree to a time to meet.
Explanation: to agree to something = to commit to something (a cădea de acord)
(while) to agree on/to agree with = to share the same opinion about something (a fi de acord/a împărtăși aceeași opinie).
(5) He apologised to Mary for being late last night.
Explanation: to apologise = to express regret (a exprima regretul);
(however) we can use it differently:
to apologise to someone (a cere scuze cuiva);
to apologise for something (a cere scuze pentru ceva).
(6) Emma has applied to Leeds University for a place on the History course.
Explanation: to apply = to make a formal request;
(however) we can use it differently:
to apply to a place;
to apply for something (purpose).
(7) Some people don't approve of the council's plan to build a new shopping centre in town.
Explanation: to approve of something = to express an opinion (a exprima o opinie)
(8) The old man was begging for food.
Explanation: to be begging for something = to ask humbly for something (a cerși, a cere umil ceva).
(9) Do you believe in magic?
Explanation: to believe in something = to have faith in something (a crede/a avea credință în ceva).
(10) Rob has been busy with the redecorating all week.
Explanation: to be busy with something = to focus on a particular task (a fi ocupat, a fi concentrat pe ceva).
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