depend on/dɪˈpend ɒn/verbTo need something or someone before you can act or decide.
listen to/ˈlɪsən tuː/verbTo pay attention with your ears to music, words or a sound.
look after/ˈlʊk ˌɑːftə/verbTo take care of a person, an animal or something valuable.
apply for/əˈplaɪ fə/verbTo make a formal written request in order to get a job or place.
believe in/bɪˈliːv ɪn/verbTo feel sure that something exists, or that an idea is right.
consist of/kənˈsɪst əv/verbTo be formed from the parts or members that are named.
agree with/əˈɡriː wɪð/verbTo have the same opinion as another person about something.
complain about/kəmˈpleɪn əbaʊt/verbTo say that you are unhappy or annoyed with something.
insist on/ɪnˈsɪst ɒn/verbTo say very firmly that something must happen or be done.
succeed in/səkˈsiːd ɪn/verbTo finally manage to do something difficult that you tried hard to do.
rely on/rɪˈlaɪ ɒn/verbTo trust a person or thing to help you when you need it.
deal with/ˈdiːl wɪð/verbTo take action so that a problem or a difficult person is handled.
result in/rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/verbTo cause a particular thing to happen at the end.
suffer from/ˈsʌfə frəm/verbTo have an illness or a bad condition for a long time.
participate in/pɑːˈtɪsəˌpeɪt ɪn/verbTo take an active part in an activity together with other people.
apologize for/əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪz fə/verbTo say sorry because you did something wrong or caused trouble.
concentrate on/ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪt ɒn/verbTo give all your attention to one single thing.
belong to/bɪˈlɒŋ tuː/verbTo be owned by a person, or to be a member of a group.
approve of/əˈpruːv əv/verbTo think that a person or a thing is good and acceptable.
laugh at/ˈlɑːf ət/verbTo make fun of a person, or to find something very funny.
wait for/ˈweɪt fə/verbTo stay in a place until a person or thing arrives.
worry about/ˈwʌri əbaʊt/verbTo feel nervous because you think something bad may happen.
refer to/rəˈfɜː tuː/verbTo mention something, or to look at a book or page for information.
object to/əbˈdʒekt tuː/verbTo say clearly that you disagree with a plan and want it stopped.
care about/ˈkeər əbaʊt/verbTo feel that a person or a subject really matters to you.
invest in/ɪnˈvest ɪn/verbTo put money into a business or plan, hoping to gain more later.
focus on/ˈfəʊkəs ɒn/verbTo give your attention to one thing and leave the rest aside.
arrive at/əˈraɪv ət/verbTo reach a building, a station or another small place.
recover from/rɪˈkʌvə frəm/verbTo become healthy or normal again after an illness or a hard time.
contribute to/kənˈtrɪbjuːt tuː/verbTo help make something happen by giving money, time or ideas.

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Unit 2 · Adjective + preposition

30 слов

interested in/ˈɪntrəstɪd ɪn/adjWanting to know or learn more because you enjoy the subject.
good at/ˈɡʊd ət/adjAble to do a skill or subject well.
afraid of/əˈfreɪd əv/adjFeeling fear because a thing or a person may hurt you.
proud of/ˈpraʊd əv/adjPleased and happy because you or someone close did something well.
worried about/ˈwʌrid əbaʊt/adjFeeling nervous because you think a bad thing may happen.
famous for/ˈfeɪməs fə/adjKnown by many people because of one special thing or product.
similar to/ˈsɪmələ tuː/adjAlmost the same as another thing, but not exactly.
different from/ˈdɪfərənt frəm/adjNot the same as another thing in some clear way.
responsible for/riˈspɒnsəbəl fə/adjHaving the duty to look after a job, a thing or a person.
aware of/əˈweər əv/adjKnowing that a thing exists or that something is happening now.
capable of/ˈkeɪpəbəl əv/adjHaving the skill or power needed to do a certain thing.
satisfied with/ˈsætəˌsfaɪd wɪð/adjHappy because you got the result or service you wanted.
keen on/ˈkiːn ɒn/adjLiking a hobby or idea a lot and wanting to do it.
dependent on/dɪˈpendənt ɒn/adjNeeding a person or a thing in order to keep going.
familiar with/fəˈmɪljə wɪð/adjKnowing a thing well because you have seen or used it before.
jealous of/ˈdʒeləs əv/adjUnhappy because another person has something that you want.
angry with/ˈæŋɡri wɪð/adjFeeling a strong bad emotion towards a person who upset you.
kind to/ˈkaɪnd tuː/adjBehaving in a gentle helpful way towards other people.
married to/ˈmærid tuː/adjHaving a person as your husband or your wife.
ready for/ˈredi fə/adjPrepared and able to start or face something right now.
sorry for/ˈsɒri fə/adjFeeling sad about a mistake you made, or about someone's bad luck.
tired of/ˈtaɪəd əv/adjBored and annoyed because a thing has gone on far too long.
full of/ˈfʊl əv/adjContaining a large amount of something, with almost no space left.
fond of/ˈfɒnd əv/adjLiking a person or a thing very much, often for a long time.
suitable for/ˈsjuːtəbəl fə/adjRight for a certain person, purpose or situation.
based on/ˈbeɪst ɒn/adjUsing a story, fact or idea as the main starting point.
involved in/ɪnˈvɒlvd ɪn/adjTaking part in an activity or plan, often a complicated one.
related to/rɪˈleɪtɪd tuː/adjConnected with something else, or from the same family.
disappointed with/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd wɪð/adjSad because a thing turned out worse than you hoped.
short of/ˈʃɔːt əv/adjNot having enough of a thing that you need right now.

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Unit 3 · Noun + preposition

30 слов

reason for/ˈriːzən fə/nounWhat explains why something happened or why someone acted.
solution to/səˈluːʃən tuː/nounA way of fixing a problem so that it stops causing trouble.
increase in/ˈɪnkris ɪn/nounA rise in the amount, number or level of something.
effect on/ɪˈfekt ɒn/nounThe change that one thing causes in another thing or person.
advantage of/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ əv/nounA good point that makes one thing better than the others.
need for/ˈniːd fə/nounA situation in which something is necessary or must be had.
interest in/ˈɪntrəst ɪn/nounThe wish to know or learn more about a subject.
attitude towards/ˈætəˌtjuːd təˌwɔːdz/nounThe way you think and feel about a person or subject.
demand for/dɪˈmænd fə/nounHow much people want to buy or have a product.
lack of/ˈlæk əv/nounWhen there is not enough of something, or none at all.
access to/ˈækˌses tuː/nounThe chance or right to use, enter or reach something.
answer to/ˈɑːnsə tuː/nounA reply to a question, or a way to solve a problem.
cause of/ˈkɔːz əv/nounThe thing that makes another event or problem happen.
damage to/ˈdæmədʒ tuː/nounHarm done to an object, a body part or a place.
difference between/ˈdɪfərəns bɪˌtwiːn/nounThe way in which two things are not the same.
example of/ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl əv/nounOne thing that shows what a whole group or type is like.
reaction to/riˈækʃən tuː/nounWhat a person feels or does right after something happens.
key to/ˈkiː tuː/nounThe most important thing you need to get a certain result.
respect for/rɪˈspekt fə/nounA good opinion of someone, shown by treating them politely.
connection with/kəˈnekʃən wɪð/nounA link between two people, things or ideas.
decrease in/ˈdiːkris ɪn/nounA fall in the amount, number or level of something.
alternative to/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv tuː/nounAnother choice that you can take instead of the usual one.
sympathy for/ˈsɪmpəθi fə/nounA kind feeling towards a person who is suffering or sad.
relationship with/riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp wɪð/nounThe way two people or things behave towards each other.
experience of/ɪkˈspɪriəns əv/nounKnowledge or skill that you gained by doing something before.
attention to/əˈtenʃən tuː/nounCareful thought or care that you give to a thing.
control over/kənˈtrəʊl ˌəʊvə/nounThe power to decide what happens to a thing or person.
influence on/ˈɪnfluːəns ɒn/nounThe power to change the way a person or thing develops.
protection against/prəˈtekʃən əˌɡenst/nounSomething that keeps you safe from harm or danger.
trouble with/ˈtrʌbəl wɪð/nounA problem that you have with a thing or a person.

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Unit 4 · Fixed prepositional phrases

30 слов

in advance/ˌɪn ədˈvæns/prepBefore the time when something happens, so you are ready early.
on purpose/ˌɒn ˈpɜːpəs/prepBecause you wanted to do it, not by chance.
by mistake/ˌbaɪ mɪˈsteɪk/prepWithout meaning to, because you got something wrong.
at least/ət ˈliːst/prepNot less than the number or amount that is named.
in general/ˌɪn ˈdʒenərəl/prepUsually, when you look at most cases and not one alone.
on time/ˌɒn ˈtaɪm/prepAt the right moment that was planned, and not late.
in charge of/ɪn ˈtʃɑːdʒ əv/prepHaving control and responsibility for a group or a job.
at the moment/ət ðə ˈməʊmənt/prepNow, during this present period of time.
by chance/ˌbaɪ ˈtʃɑːns/prepWithout planning it, because luck brought it about.
in touch with/ˌɪn ˈtʌtʃ wɪð/prepStill writing, calling or meeting someone from time to time.
on behalf of/ˌɒn bɪˈhæf əv/prepActing or speaking for another person or a group.
in fact/ɪn ˈfækt/prepUsed when you add the true or surprising detail.
at last/ət ˈlɑːst/prepAfter a long wait, when the thing finally happens.
by heart/ˌbaɪ ˈhɑːt/prepFrom memory, with nothing to read or look at.
in a hurry/ˌɪn ə ˈhʌri/prepNeeding to move or act very quickly, with little time left.
on foot/ˌɒn ˈfʊt/prepWalking, instead of using a car, bus or bicycle.
at first/ət ˈfɜːst/prepIn the beginning, before the situation changed later.
in public/ˌɪn ˈpʌblɪk/prepWhere other people can see you or hear what you say.
by accident/ˌbaɪ ˈæksədənt/prepWithout planning it, and not because you wanted to.
on average/ˌɒn ˈævərɪdʒ/prepCounting all cases together to reach one normal figure.
at random/ət ˈrændəm/prepChosen with no plan and no reason behind the choice.
in private/ˌɪn ˈpraɪvət/prepWith nobody else listening or watching what you do.
at once/ət ˈwʌns/prepImmediately, with no waiting at all.
in danger/ˌɪn ˈdeɪndʒə/prepLikely to be harmed, hurt or lost very soon.
by far/ˌbaɪ ˈfɑː/prepBy a very large amount, used when you compare things.
on holiday/ɒn ˈhɒlədeɪ/prepAway from work for a while, travelling or resting.
in silence/ˌɪn ˈsaɪləns/prepWith no talking and no noise at all.
at present/ət ˈprezənt/prepNow, during this period, though it may change later.
in return/ˌɪn rɪˈtɜːn/prepAs a way of paying someone back for what they did.
in common/ˌɪn ˈkɒmən/prepShared by two or more people, such as an interest or trait.

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