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Prepositions
Put the correct preposition into each gap.
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I've been reading a story ______ two girls who travelled round the world.
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I sold my car ______ £2,000.
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If that machine weren't ______ of order, I'd get you a drink.
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Do you believe ______ UFOs?
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He said that she was too young to buy alcohol and that it was ______ the law.
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Words that go together
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Used to or the Past Simple
Look at the profile of the singer, Andy Goodchild. Complete the sentences, using used to where possible, or the Past Simple.
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He used to live with his parents in Leeds.
He had his first guitar when he was six.
Factfile on Andy Goodchild
Andy's highly successful solo career began in 1984. He now lives in London with his wife, Suzy, and their daughter, Trixie.
Andy tells us about his background.
1959-80 |
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Lived in Leeds with my parents |
1965 |
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My first guitar! |
1970-80 |
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Bradford School |
1971-75 |
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Wrote songs with a friend called Keith |
1976-83 |
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Played in pubs and clubs |
1980 |
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Started going out with a girl called Mandy |
June 1981 |
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Number one record, "She's mine" |
1982 |
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Toured the United States |
1983 |
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Broke up with Mandy |
1984 |
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Went solo |
August 1985 |
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Pop festival in Los Angeles |
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He _____________________________ Bradford School.
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He _______________________ football for the school.
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He _______________________ songs with a friend called Keith.
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He _______________________ with The Forwards.
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The Forwards _____________________ in pubs and clubs.
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In 1981 he _______________________ a number one record.
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He __________________ with a girl called Mandy.
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The Forwards __________________ the United States in 1982.
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Andy ________________________ in 1984.
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He ________________________a pop festival in Los Angeles the following year.
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