Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    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.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • g Zistím to.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    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.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    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.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.

    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.
    6 Can you give me hand? - I don't have time for that.
    14 I had busy day at work. I'm going to bed.
    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.
    1 Is there place where we could have dinner?
    13 Take meat out of bag and put it in fridge.
    9 Would you like more cake? - Yes. I haven't had yet.
    11 A boy from US met girl from Europe.
    4 I bought new car. - What did you do with old one?
    3 Can you lend me money? - I don't have money.
    12 He's American who makes lot of money.
    2 Are there other ways? I can't think of .

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

    9 Nemal by si mu to hovoriť. You tell him.
    4 Budete musieť počkať. You'll wait.
    14 Čo tým myslíte? What do you by that?
    10 Lepšie by bolo počkať. It better to wait.
    5 Dúfam, že nie. I hope .
    11 To jedlo sa môže skaziť. The food may bad.
    12 Počkám, až príde. I'll wait him to come.
    6 Koľko peňazí je tam? How money is there?
    2 Boli sme okradnutí. We were .
    1 Chystám sa k odchodu. I'm to leave.
    3 Je mi to jedno. I don't (about it).
    8 Pokiaľ viem... As as I know ...
    7 Koľkokrát si to už videl? How many have you seen it?
    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 ...
    • d but it wasn't my fault.
    • c but he sold it soon after.
    • g until they came back.
    • h although she shouldn't know.
    • f which made him angry.
    • 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.

    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    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.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    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.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    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.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

    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.
    11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
    3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
    1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
    12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
    7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    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?
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    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.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.

    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.)

    3
    10
    6
    1
    8
    4
    5
    7
    9
    2

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

    Exercise 19

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

    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    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.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    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.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

    8 Lietadlo už vzlietlo. The plane has off.
    9 Vydržte chvíľku. Hold a minute.
    12 Došiel mi benzín. I've out of petrol.
    6 Ceny domov vzrástli o... House prices up by ...
    5 Musím sa prihlásiť v hoteli. I must in at the hotel.
    11 Môžeme to odložiť? Can we it off?
    7 Mám pustiť televíziu? Shall I on the TV?
    3 Chcú si užiť (života). They want to it up.
    4 Povedz mu, nech sa upokojí. Tell him to down.
    10 Čítaj ďalej. on reading.
    14 (Dávaj) pozor! Watch !
    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.

    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.

    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.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    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.
    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.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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 ...