Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

    11 I'll do my best.
    4 They differ in many ways.
    17 I'm looking forward to that.
    3 It's getting worse.
    14 We had the house built.
    9 What was I supposed to do?
    13 Have we met (before)?
    6 It made him angry.
    12 I'd love to, but I can't.
    15 Have you done it yet?
    19 I was fined for speeding.
    18 I've been taking driving lessons.
    10 Can you give me a lift?
    2 I don't get it.
    5 He has no sense of humour.
    8 He's to come too.
    16 I'll do it asap.
    7 He's known her for years.
    1 How've you been?

    Speeding spiːdɪŋ je prekročenie povolenej rýchlosti (speed - rýchlosť). Speeding ticket je pokuta za rýchlosť. Napr.: He got a speeding ticket. - Dostal pokutu za rýchlosť.

    Exercise 2

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    • Vypočujte si nahrávku a určite, či je tvrdenie pravdivé (true), alebo nepravdivé (false) tvrdenie.

    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.

    Exercise 3

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    • Spojte zodpovedajúce výroky.

    • 1 I'll keep it on.
    • 2 I won't keep you long.
    • 3 He broke up with her.
    • 4 I'll find out.
    • 5 He made it up.
    • 6 I'll catch up with you.
    • 7 He's missing her.
    • 8 He was fired.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • g Zistím to.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.

    Exercise 5

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    • Doplňte členy some alebo any tam, kde je to potrebné.

    11 A boy from US met girl from Europe.
    5 Have wine! - Thanks, I don't drink alcohol.
    7 I had accident when driving to work this morning.
    6 Can you give me hand? - I don't have time for that.
    12 He's American who makes lot of money.
    9 Would you like more cake? - Yes. I haven't had yet.
    1 Is there place where we could have dinner?
    3 Can you lend me money? - I don't have money.
    8 I saw it on TV yesterday when I was watching news.
    2 Are there other ways? I can't think of .
    13 Take meat out of bag and put it in fridge.
    4 I bought new car. - What did you do with old one?
    14 I had busy day at work. I'm going to bed.
    10 USA and Canada are almost same size.

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

    9 Nemal by si mu to hovoriť. You tell him.
    1 Chystám sa k odchodu. I'm to leave.
    12 Počkám, až príde. I'll wait him to come.
    14 Čo tým myslíte? What do you by that?
    8 Pokiaľ viem... As as I know ...
    11 To jedlo sa môže skaziť. The food may bad.
    10 Lepšie by bolo počkať. It better to wait.
    5 Dúfam, že nie. I hope .
    3 Je mi to jedno. I don't (about it).
    4 Budete musieť počkať. You'll wait.
    7 Koľkokrát si to už videl? How many have you seen it?
    2 Boli sme okradnutí. We were .
    6 Koľko peňazí je tam? How money is there?
    13 Bude to hotové do piatka. It'll be finished Friday.

    Exercise 7

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    • Spojte súvisiace výroky.

    • 1 He had a house built ...
    • 2 I'll tell her about it ...
    • 3 I've been learning English ...
    • 4 I tried to call him ...
    • 5 We had to wait ...
    • 6 I'm really sorry about ...
    • 7 I had a car accident ...
    • 8 He was fined 500 dollars ...
    • f which made him angry.
    • g until they came back.
    • d but it wasn't my fault.
    • c but he sold it soon after.
    • h although she shouldn't know.
    • b what happened to her.
    • a for about two years now.
    • e but he isn't answering the phone.

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.

    Predložka by tiež znamená okolo, vedľa (o pohybe). Napr.: A police car went by. - Okolo prešlo policajné auto. Stop by je hovorovo (za)staviť sa (u niekoho).

    Exercise 9

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    • Doplňte druhú vetu tak, aby mala opačný význam.

    7 The computer is still on. - The computer is .
    5 You must take off your glasses. - You must put your glasses.
    11 It's getting better. - It's getting .
    10 I like both beer and wine. - I like beer wine.
    2 He's found a job. - He was .
    9 It cost at least 300. - It cost at 300.
    6 You can get there by car. - You have to there.
    15 He does hardly any work. - He works really .
    1 I have to work tomorrow. - I'm taking a day tomorrow.
    14 What time do you go to bed? - What time do you up?
    12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
    13 They helped me do it. - I did it .
    8 Don't bring him with you. - Feel to bring him with you.
    3 She needn't know about it. - She know about it.
    4 I threw it away. - I it.

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

    10 He be here a moment ago and he leave a message for you.
    1 Where be you last night?
    3 I've bring some wine.
    5 The house was sell for 20.000.
    2 I haven't see you for ages!
    9 I give it to him and I think he keep it.
    8 He have an accident and was take to hospital.
    4 He's speak to her.
    7 They meet years ago and become friends.
    6 She was hit by a car.

    Slovo left znamená tiež zvyšný. Používa sa najmä v spojení be left - zvýšiť, zostať. Napr.: There's nothing left. - Nič nezostalo., I don't have much money left. - Už mi nezostáva veľa peňazí.

    Exercise 11

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
    3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
    12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
    5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
    1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
    10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.
    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
    6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
    9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    8 They spend all their money food and clothes.

    Američania často ako výraz vdiak hovoria: I appreciate it. - Vážim si to., Oceňujem to. (Appreciate əˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt - oceňovať, vážiť si)

    Exercise 12

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    • Tvorte otázky. Pýtajte sa na zvýraznené slová.

    6 I've known her for 2 years.
    1 He left for work an hour ago.
    9 He drank five beers.
    10 I've been learning English for a year.
    7 It cost me over 500 dollars.
    2 I've been waiting for an hour.
    8 I haven't sent it yet.
    3 Nobody else knows about it.
    4 I told Bob and Jane about it.
    5 We'll spend the weekend at the seaside.

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

    6 Tieto autá sa vyrábajú v Japonsku. These cars in Japan.
    10 Vie sa o ňom, že je bohatý. He to be rich.
    4 Zrazilo je nákladné auto. They by a truck.
    11 Videli ju, ako odchádza. She leaving.
    9 Vzali ho na vysokú. He to college.
    3 Mohli by ho vyhodiť z práce. He could .
    2 Bude povýšená. She'll .
    7 Toto slovo sa často neužíva. This word often.
    12 Našli ju o týždeň neskôr. She a week later.
    5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
    1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
    8 Článok napísala dievča. The article by a girl.

    I'm flattered. ˈflætəd alebo tiež I feel flattered. znamená Som polichotený.

    Exercise 14

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    • Doplňte podľa kontextu tvary slovesa do alebo make.

    5 I'm running late. I won't it in time.
    6 We can't without their help.
    4 How did you at school? Were you a good student?
    7 They a lot of damage when they broke in.
    1 Have you your homework?
    8 I need to a phone call.
    9 These photos me want to go on holiday.
    3 Stop fun of me!
    11 He a lot of money last year.
    14 He it to her angry.
    12 I only have 20 dollars. Will it ?
    13 This dress me look fat.
    15 it sense to you?
    10 Please your best. It's very important.
    2 I've a big mistake.

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

    6 How many times did you try it? - I it at least five times.
    1 Where did you go on holiday? - We to the seaside.
    7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
    4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
    9 How did you feel when you found out? - I really bad.
    10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.
    3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
    2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
    5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
    8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    11 It's not for kids. You must be 18 years old to buy it.
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.

    Spojenie feel sorry for používame, ak je reč o osobe, ktorú ľutujete, alebo pri ospravedlnení sa za svoju činnosť ap. Be sorry about sa vzťahuje na situácie. Napr. I felt sorry for him. - Bolo mi ho ľúto., I'm sorry for disturbing you. - Prepáčte, že vás ruším. ALE I'm sorry about that. - To ma mrzí. Sorry sa môže spájať aj s infinitívom. Napr.: We're sorry to inform you... - S poľutovaním vám oznamujeme...

    Exercise 17

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    • Napíšte vety, ktoré počujete. Nepoužívajte stiahnuté tvary. (Píšte celými slovami.)

    10
    6
    2
    5
    3
    1
    4
    9
    8
    7

    Exercise 18

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    • Spojte výroky, ktoré majú opačný význam.

    • 1 He's jobless.
    • 2 He made her angry.
    • 3 He's in good health.
    • 4 I'm enjoying it.
    • 5 He died there.
    • 6 I don't care about her.
    • 7 I have two siblings.
    • 8 I'm really hungry.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • c I've eaten.
    • h He was born there.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • e He's employed.
    • f He calmed her down.

    Exercise 19

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    • Doplňte vetu posunutú do minulého času s použitím časovej súslednosti.

    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

    10 Skús to ešte raz.
    again; more
    2 Už si to poslal?
    yet
    3 Práve som to dorobil.
    just
    8 Čo ešte by som mal urobiť?
    else
    7 To bude ešte drahšie.
    even
    1 Dívame sa práve na film.
    just
    4 Už odišli.
    already
    9 Dám si ešte jedno pivo.
    more
    6 Ešte som to nečítal.
    yet
    5 Nevidel som ho už mesiace.
    for months

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

    1 Už som zistil, koľko to stojí. I've out how much it costs.
    6 Ceny domov vzrástli o... House prices up by ...
    3 Chcú si užiť (života). They want to it up.
    14 (Dávaj) pozor! Watch !
    12 Došiel mi benzín. I've out of petrol.
    7 Mám pustiť televíziu? Shall I on the TV?
    11 Môžeme to odložiť? Can we it off?
    4 Povedz mu, nech sa upokojí. Tell him to down.
    13 Vyrazíme skoro ráno. We'll out early.
    9 Vydržte chvíľku. Hold a minute.
    10 Čítaj ďalej. on reading.
    5 Musím sa prihlásiť v hoteli. I must in at the hotel.
    8 Lietadlo už vzlietlo. The plane has off.
    2 Mal by nechať fajčenie. He should up smoking.

    Frázové sloveso go for má niekoľko významov. Jeden z najbežnejších je vybrať alebo rozhodnúť sa pre. Napr.: I'd go for this one. - Ja by som si vybral tento. Vo význame platiť pre... sa používa go for rovnako ako sloveso apply to əˈplaɪˌtuː. Napr.: That goes for you too., That applies to you too. - To platí aj pre teba.

    Jaywalking ˈdʒeɪˌwɔːkɪn je termín pre nedisciplinované prechádzanie cez cestu a jaywalker ˈdʒeɪˌwɔːkə je nedisciplinovaný chodec (prechádzajúci na červenú, mimo priechod ap.)

    Exercise 23

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    • Vyberte správne slovo podľa výkladu.

    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.

    Fráza to hail a taxi znamená zastaviť taxík (mávnutím). Podobne sa používa fráza wave down a taxi (wave weɪv - mávnuť, zamávať).

    Exercise 24

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    • Doplňte preklady.

    11 Mám radšej čaj ako kávu. I tea to coffee.
    4 Mám (veľmi) rád talianske jedlo. I'm of Italian food.
    9 Bola okradnutá dvoma mužmi. She by two men.
    12 Vyzdvihnem ťa na letisku. I'll you up at the airport.
    13 Iďte po tejto ceste. Go this road.
    1 Zamilovala sa do neho. She in love with him.
    5 Nechám to na vás. I'll it up to you.
    14 Nech neodchádza! Don't him go!
    3 To znie zaujímavo. That interesting.
    8 Odchádzam v piatok ráno. I'm leaving Friday morning.
    6 Zvykol som si na to. I used to it.
    2 Dúfajme, že to vyjde. Let's hope it'll off.
    7 Nejazdím po meste autom. I don't drive the city.
    10 Bude to stáť veľa peňazí. It'll cost a of money.

    Nech v rozkaze možno často preložiť pomocou obratu make sure (that) (uisti sa) Napr. Make sure you don't lose it. - Nech to nestratíš., Make sure he doesn't break it. - Nech to nerozbije.

    Exercise 25

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

    7 Nie som z toho práve nadšený.
    crazy
    5 Čo takto si dať pivo?
    pint
    14 To rád počujem.
    glad
    8 To by bolo skvelé!
    great
    1 Neviem, ako dlho to bude trvať.
    take
    4 To je ale prekvapenie!
    surprise
    9 Zmenil som názor.
    mind
    6 Nechce sa mi tam ísť.
    feel like
    11 Platím ja! (pitie ap.)
    buy
    2 Dám vám vedieť čo najskôr.
    as soon as
    12 Nepočujem vás.
    can
    10 Radi by sme si objednali.
    order
    13 To nevadí.
    mind
    3 Pokiaľ viem, tak tu nie je.
    as far as

    Pozor na slovo frekventovaný pri preklade do angličtiny! Vo význame častý je to frequent. Ak ale chcete povedať, že je niečo často navštevované alebo je tu veľká premávka, užije sa frequented frɪˈkwεntɪd. Napr.: frequented road - frekventovaná cesta.

    Exercise 26

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    • Preložte.

    19 Všetko najlepšie k narodeninám!
    1 Máte pravdu.
    5 Nevedel som o tom.
    6 Postarám sa o to.
    8 Nesmieš to nikomu povedať.
    20 Veľa šťastia!
    10 Nemusíte platiť.
    12 Ešte neprišiel.
    11 Musel som tam ísť.
    14 Keby som to mal, dal by som ti to.
    7 Nebudem môcť prísť.
    4 Čo sa deje?
    2 Mám oneskorenie.
    15 Nikdy som v Londýne nebol.
    3 Dlho vás nezdržím.
    16 Bývam tu už desať rokov.
    13 Nechám to na vás.
    17 Ako dlho už tu čakáte?
    9 Čo ešte potrebujete?
    18 Učím sa anglicky už dva roky.

    Sidewalk je americký termín. V Británii sa pre chodník používa výraz pavement ˈpeɪvmənt! V USA je pavement spevnená vozovka (asfaltovaný povrch ap.)

    Pripútať sa (v aute ap.) sa hlavne v americkej angličtine hovorovo tiež bežne povie buckle up ˈbʌkəlˌʌp. Napr.: Buckle up! - Pripútaj(te) sa!

    Pozor! Slovo police sa v angličtine správa ako podstatné meno v množnom čísle, teda: The police are ..., The police have ... ap.! Napr. The police are after him. - Ide po ňom polícia., Police say that ... - Polícia hovorí, že ...