III. Complete the conversation, using prepositions of time: *in, on, at, by, during, until, for, since*.

1. A: You only bought that book ______ Saturday. Have you finished it already?

B: I read it ______ about three hours yesterday evening.

1. A: Let's go shopping.

B: I think it's too late to go shopping. The shops are only open ______ 5.30. They'll be closed ______ now.

1. A: Your mother's birthday is ______ 23rd May, isn't it?

B: Yes, I just hope this card gets there ______ time.

1. A: Did you take notes ______ the lecture?

B: Yes, I did.
A: Can you lend me your notebook ______ Friday?
B: Sorry, I can't. I'll have to finish my report ______ the end of the week.

1. A: How long have you been learning English?

B: Well, I studied it ______ five years at school, and I've been having evening classes ______ last summer. That's when I left school.

1. A: Will the bank be open ______ half past nine?

B: Yes, it always opens absolutely ______ time.

1. A: Where are the children? I suppose they'll be here.

B: Well. The children aren't here ______ the moment, but they'll be back ______ a few minutes.

1. A: We're leaving ______ half past, and you haven't even changed.

B: It's OK. I can easily shower and change ______ ten minutes.

1. A: When did you see Lucy last?

B: I went to the theater three days ago, and I met Lucy ______ the interval. But I haven't seen her ______ then.

1. A: We’re having a party _______ Saturday evening. Can you come?

B: Sorry, we can’t. We’ve got some friends staying with us _______ the moment. They’re staying _______ Sunday.

1. A: We were all very hungry when we arrived. We hadn’t had anything to eat _______ the journey.

B: Oh, god! You hadn’t had anything _______ ten hours, had you?

1. A: Please hand in your complete assignment _______ tomorrow.

B: I can’t finish it _______ the day after tomorrow, I’m afraid.