Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    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.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
    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.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    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.
    9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    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.
    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.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

    3 I've bring some wine.
    9 I give it to him and I think he keep it.
    8 He have an accident and was take to hospital.
    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.
    7 They meet years ago and become friends.
    1 Where be you last night?
    6 She was hit by a car.
    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.

    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    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.
    8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
    6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
    5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

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

    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.)

    9
    2
    8
    3
    7
    4
    1
    5
    10
    6

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

    Exercise 19

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

    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    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.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    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.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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