Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    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.
    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.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    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.

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    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.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    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.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    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.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
    9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
    11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
    6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
    7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
    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.
    12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
    3 I'm too tired. I can't go .

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    3
    2
    7
    9
    10
    5
    4
    6
    8
    1

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

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    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.

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

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

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

    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 ...