Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

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

    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.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • g Zistím to.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • b Doženiem vás.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    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.
    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    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 ...
    • e but he isn't answering the phone.
    • d but it wasn't my fault.
    • f which made him angry.
    • a for about two years now.
    • g until they came back.
    • c but he sold it soon after.
    • h although she shouldn't know.
    • b what happened to her.

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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.)

    2
    6
    10
    9
    1
    8
    4
    3
    5
    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.
    • h He was born there.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • c I've eaten.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • e He's employed.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • f He calmed her down.

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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 ...