Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the natural rhythm of English by learning which words belong together in perfect harmony.
- Identify correct noun-preposition pairings
- Distinguish between 'make', 'do', and 'take' partnerships
- Position time and place phrases for better flow
你将学到什么
嘿！是不是觉得自己背了不少单词，但开口说话总觉得哪里“怪怪的”？别担心，这章就是为你量身定做的！我们将带你跳出机械背词，直接掌握单词间的“化学反应”。首先，你会攻克名词和动词背后的介词小尾巴（比如 interest in），让你在职场谈论项目时专业感拉满。接着，我们要解决最让学习者头疼的 Make、Do 和 Take：是 make a mistake 还是 do a mistake？学完这节，你再也不用在脑中痛苦纠结，直接脱口而出。最后，我们还会教你如何巧妙地调整句首的时间和地点，让你的表达更有层次感。想象一下，下次在聚会或面试时，你不仅能精准表达，还能像母语者一样自然流利。这章学完，你的英语将从“能听懂”华丽进化为“真地道”！
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英语名词-介词搭配（固定搭配）掌握名词和介词的固定搭配，能让你的英语瞬间变得地道流利。记住这些
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动词桥梁：使用 'to', 'for', 和 'at' (动词 + 介词)掌握动词与
to、for、at这三座“小桥”的固定搭配，能让你的英语瞬间变地道。记住：to指方向，for讲目的，at瞄准目标。 -
动词-名词搭配：Make、Do 和 Take用对这三个“万能动词”能让你说英语瞬间变地道：
make创造结果，do完成任务，take侧重体验。 -
将短语移到句首：时间与地点灵活移动时间或地点短语，让你的英语拥有
dynamic flow的节奏感，突出emphasis和variety。
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: confidently combine nouns with their matching prepositions in daily dialogue.
章节指南
Overview
make, do, and take – showing you their common verb-noun partnerships so you can pick the right word every time.How This Grammar Works
I have an interest in English,you learn
I have an interest in English,treating
interest in as one unit.make and do. You make a decision, but you do homework.Last week, I made a new friendinstead of
I made a new friend last week,helps you emphasize time or place, adding a touch of native-like flair to your storytelling. These concepts build on each other, moving you from understanding individual words to mastering natural-sounding phrases.
Common Mistakes
- 1✗ I did a party last night.
- 1✗ He's good in maths.
- 1✗ We make a research on the topic.
Real Conversations
Here are some examples of these word partnerships in action:
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Quick FAQ
What is a collocation in English?
A collocation is a natural pairing of two or more words that sound correct together to native speakers. For example,
heavy rainis a collocation, whereas
strong rain is not.
Why are word partnerships important for B1 learners?
They help you sound more natural and fluent, avoid common mistakes, and understand English better. Learning them boosts your confidence in speaking and writing.
How can I learn English collocations effectively?
Pay attention to words you hear and read together, keep a collocation notebook, use a specialized collocation dictionary, and practice using them in your own sentences.
Are there rules for which prepositions go with which nouns or verbs?
Sometimes there are patterns, but often, it's about memorizing the specific noun-preposition pairs or verb bridges as fixed expressions, similar to learning new vocabulary.
Cultural Context
making a decision, they just say it. While there aren't many stark regional differences in the core collocations like do homework or take a shower, some verb-noun partnerships might vary slightly in formality.conduct research, while in everyday speech, you would do research. Similarly, fronting phrases like Early in the morning, I went for a runis a common way to add emphasis or storytelling flair, regardless of accent.
关键例句 (4)
I listen `to` podcasts every morning while I'm commuting.
我每天通勤时都听播客。
动词桥梁：使用 'to', 'for', 和 'at' (动词 + 介词)Are you waiting `for` the delivery driver `at` the door?
你是在门口等外卖小哥吗？
动词桥梁：使用 'to', 'for', 和 'at' (动词 + 介词)技巧与窍门 (4)
成块记忆法
dependence on。I have a strong dependence on coffee.
在语境中学习
分清“创造”与“行动”
Make a cup of tea.
变换句首
In the park, we often walk my dog.这样更有节奏感。
核心词汇 (5)
Real-World Preview
At the Office
Review Summary
- Noun + Preposition
- Verb + to/for/at
- Verb + Noun
- Time/Place + Subject + Verb
常见错误
We use 'do' for tasks and chores, while 'make' is for creating something new.
The noun 'interest' or adjective 'interested' is always followed by 'in'.
The verb 'listen' always requires the preposition 'to' before the object.
本章规则 (4)
Next Steps
You are making fantastic progress! Keep noticing these patterns in your daily life.
Read a short news article and highlight all noun-preposition pairs.
快速练习 (5)
___, I usually grab coffee before my online class.
Every morning 是一个时间状语短语，可以放在句首引导句子。它直接回答了‘什么时候’。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 将短语移到句首：时间与地点
选择正确的句子：
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 英语名词-介词搭配（固定搭配）
Find and fix the mistake:
Before the big exam I stayed up all night studying.
Before the big exam 之后需要加一个逗号，以便更好地阅读并与主句分隔。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 将短语移到句首：时间与地点
Find and fix the mistake:
There was a lack for proper planning.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 英语名词-介词搭配（固定搭配）
She has a strong interest ___ environmental issues.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 英语名词-介词搭配（固定搭配）
Score: /5
常见问题 (6)
interest in。它们就像英语里的“死党”。It shows your command of the language.
listen to music。wait for 是等人，而 wait on 是服侍人。make a plan；Do 侧重执行既定的任务，比如 do homework。make a print。
