The completion of the sentences with the proper prepositions is given below:
Exercise 1:
1. There's some tea on the shelf in the cupboard.
2. Does your train stop in Lyon?
3. My friend works at a chemist's in the town centre.
4. Shall we meet at the coach station?
5. Is Ken in the living room? No, he's in the garden.
6. They're staying at the Metropole Hotel while they are in Brighton.
7. Rio de Janeiro is in the south-east coast of Brazil.
8. There's a chemist's on the corner at the end of the street.
9. We had lunch at Mario's cafe on Main Road.
Exercise 2:
Perched on the seventh floor of a towering skyscraper amidst the bustling city center, my father's office offers a tranquil oasis amidst the urban clamor. Sunlight streams through expansive windows, illuminating the spacious room, while long curtains drape gracefully from the ceiling to the plush, pale pink carpet.
Potted plants lend a touch of nature's serenity, while my father's mahogany desk, adorned with luxurious black leather chairs, commands a position by the window, offering a panoramic vista of the city below. A discreet wood-paneled cupboard beside his chair neatly houses his essential files, completing the picture of refined professionalism.
My father's office exudes an aura of tranquility and comfort, undoubtedly contributing to his productivity and overall job satisfaction.