Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    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.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    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.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    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.
    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

    3 Je mi to jedno. I don't (about it).
    1 Chystám sa k odchodu. I'm to leave.
    13 Bude to hotové do piatka. It'll be finished Friday.
    12 Počkám, až príde. I'll wait him to come.
    14 Čo tým myslíte? What do you by that?
    9 Nemal by si mu to hovoriť. You tell him.
    8 Pokiaľ viem... As as I know ...
    6 Koľko peňazí je tam? How money is there?
    11 To jedlo sa môže skaziť. The food may bad.
    7 Koľkokrát si to už videl? How many have you seen it?
    4 Budete musieť počkať. You'll wait.
    10 Lepšie by bolo počkať. It better to wait.
    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 ...
    • h although she shouldn't know.
    • g until they came back.
    • b what happened to her.
    • e but he isn't answering the phone.
    • c but he sold it soon after.
    • 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.

    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    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.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    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.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    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.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    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.

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

    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.
    2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
    5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
    7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
    4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
    8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.
    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.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    6
    10
    3
    1
    4
    5
    9
    8
    7
    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.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • e He's employed.
    • h He was born there.
    • c I've eaten.

    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.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
    9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
    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.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    7 Mám pustiť televíziu? Shall I on the TV?
    6 Ceny domov vzrástli o... House prices up by ...
    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.
    2 Mal by nechať fajčenie. He should up smoking.
    12 Došiel mi benzín. I've out of petrol.
    11 Môžeme to odložiť? Can we it off?
    13 Vyrazíme skoro ráno. We'll out early.
    14 (Dávaj) pozor! Watch !
    1 Už som zistil, koľko to stojí. I've out how much it costs.
    10 Čítaj ďalej. on reading.
    9 Vydržte chvíľku. Hold a minute.
    8 Lietadlo už vzlietlo. The plane has off.

    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.

    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    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.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    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.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    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.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    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.
    14 Nech neodchádza! Don't him go!
    7 Nejazdím po meste autom. I don't drive the city.
    9 Bola okradnutá dvoma mužmi. She by two men.
    4 Mám (veľmi) rád talianske jedlo. I'm of Italian food.
    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.
    2 Dúfajme, že to vyjde. Let's hope it'll off.
    8 Odchádzam v piatok ráno. I'm leaving Friday morning.
    12 Vyzdvihnem ťa na letisku. I'll you up at the airport.
    10 Bude to stáť veľa peňazí. It'll cost a of money.
    11 Mám radšej čaj ako kávu. I tea to coffee.
    1 Zamilovala sa do neho. She in love with him.

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

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

    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 ...