Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    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.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    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.
    10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    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?
    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!
    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.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    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.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.

    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.)

    5
    2
    6
    4
    8
    10
    7
    1
    3
    9

    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.
    • c I've eaten.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • e He's employed.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • h He was born there.
    • a He's seriously ill.

    Exercise 19

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

    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    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.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    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.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    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.

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

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

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

    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 ...