VERB + PREPOSITION 2 (ABOUT/ FOR/OF/ AFTER)

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VERB + PREPOSITION 2 (ABOUT/ FOR/OF/ AFTER)
A-Verb +about
talk / read / know ABOUT
về..
EXERCISES
tell somebody ABOUT
nói / đọc / biết về..., kể ai đó nghe
133.1 Put in the correct preposition. If no preposition is necessary, leave the space empty (-).
We talked about a lot of things at the meeting.
1. I'm not going out yet. I'm waiting
the rain to stop.
have a discussion ABOUT something, but discuss something (no preposition): thảo luận về
điều gì, nhưng thảo luận điều gì thì không có giới từ.
2. Don't ask me
money. I don't have any.
3. I've applied
a job at the factory. I don't know if I'll get it.
We had a discussion about what we should do.
4. I've applied
three colleges. I hope one of them accepts me.
We discussed a lot of things at the meeting. (not discussed about)
5. I've searched everywhere
Joe, but I haven't been able to find him.
do something ABOUT something = do something to improve a bad situation: làm điều gì đó đế
cứu vấn...
6. I don't want to talk
what happened last night. Let's forget it.
7. I don't want to discuss
what happened last night. Let's forget it.
If you're worried about the problem, you should do something about it.
8. We had an interesting discussion
the problem, but we didn't reach a decision.
9. We discussed
the problem, but we didn't reach a decision.
B- Verb + for
ask (somebody) FOR . yêu cầu (ai đó) về điều gì
10. I sent her an email. Now I'm waiting
11. Ken and Sonia are travelling in Italy. They're in Rome right now, and tomorrow they
her to reply.
I sent an email to the company asking them for more information about the job.
leave
Venice.
12. The roof of the house is in very bad condition. I think we ought to do something
it.
but 'l asked him the way to ...', 'She asked me my name' (no preposition): nếu có nghĩa
là hỏi thì không có giới từ.
13. We waited
Steve for half an hour, but he never came.
apply (TO a person, a company etc.) FOR a job etc. làm đơn (gửi đến một người, công ty...) để
xin việc...
14. Tomorrow morning I have to catch a plane. I'm leaving my house
the airport at 7.30.
I think you'd be good at this job. Why don't you apply for it?
133.2 Put in the correct preposition after care. If no preposition is necessary, leave the space
empty (-).
wait FOR .: đợi chờ...
1.
He's very selfish. He doesn't care
other people.
Don't wait for me. I'll join you later.
I'm not going out yet. I'm waiting for the rain to stop.
2. Who's going to take care
you when you are old?
3. She doesn't care
the exam. She doesn't care whether she passes or fails.
search (a person /a place / a bag etc.) FOR . lục lọi (một người / một nơi / một cái túi ...) để
kiếm...
4. 'Do you like this coat?' 'Not really. I don't care
the colour."
5. Don't worry about the shopping. I'll take care
that.
I've searched the house for my keys, but I still can't find them.
6. He gave up his job to care
his elderly father.
leave (a place) FOR another place: rời bỏ (một nơi) đế đến nơi khác.
7. I want to have a good holiday. I don't care
the cost.
8. I want to have a good holiday. I don't care
how much it costs
I haven't seen her since she left (home) for the office this morning. (not left to the office)
133.3 Complete the sentences with look for or look after. Use the correct form
of look (looks/looked/looking).
C- Care about, care for and take care of
care ABOUT somebody/something = think that somebody/something is important: quan tâm đến
ai/điều gì đó = nghĩ rằng người đó / điều đó quan trọng.
1. I
my keys, but I couldn't find them anywhere.
He's very selfish. He doesn't care about other people.
2. Kate is
a job. I hope she finds one soon.
3. Who
you when you were ill?
We say 'care what/where/how.'etc. (without about): Chúng ta dùng 'care what / where /
how ... mà không cần có about.
4. I'm
Liz. I need to ask her something. Have you seen her?
5. The car park was full. so we had to
somewhere else to park.
You can do what you like. I don't care what you do.
6. A babysitter is somebody who
other people's children.
care FOR somebody/something
(1) = like something (usually negative sentences): thích điều gì đó (thường ở câu phủ định)
133.4 Complete the sentences with these verbs (in the correct form) + a preposition:
I don't care for very hot weather. (= I don't like..)
apply
ask
do
(2) = look after somebody: chăm sóc ai đó.
leave
Alan is 85 and lives alone. He needs somebody to care for him.
look
search
take care OF .. = look after, keep safe, take responsibility for: chăm sóc
talk
wait
Don't worry about me. I can take care of myself.
I'll take care of the travel arrangements. You don't need to do anything.
1. Police are (1)
the man who escaped from prison.
D- Look for and look after
Look FOR
2. Sarah wasn't ready. We had to (2)
her.
= search for, try to find: tìm kiểm
3. I think Ben likes his job, but he doesn't (3)|
it much.
I've lost my keys. Can you help me to look for them?
4. When l'd finished my meal, I (4
the waiter (5)
the bill.
look AFTER
= take care of, keep safe or in good condition: chăm sóc.
5. Cathy is unemployed. She has (6)
several jobs, but she hasn't had any luck.
6. If something is wrong, why don't you 7
something (8)|
it?
Alan is 85 and lives alone. He needs somebody to look after him. (not look for)
You can borrow t his book, but you must promise to look after it.
7. Helen's car is very old, but it's in excellent condition. She (9)
it very well.
8. Diane is from Boston, but now she lives in Paris. She (10)
when she was 19.
Boston (11)
Paris