Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

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

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

    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.
    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.
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    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.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    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?
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    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.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    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.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

    7 They meet years ago and become friends.
    6 She was hit by a car.
    2 I haven't see you for ages!
    1 Where be you last night?
    4 He's speak to her.
    3 I've bring some wine.
    9 I give it to him and I think he keep it.
    10 He be here a moment ago and he leave a message for you.
    5 The house was sell for 20.000.
    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.
    11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
    6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
    9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
    1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
    5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
    12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
    3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
    8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
    7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    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.

    7 They a lot of damage when they broke in.
    10 Please your best. It's very important.
    14 He it to her angry.
    5 I'm running late. I won't it in time.
    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 ?
    1 Have you your homework?
    3 Stop fun of me!
    11 He a lot of money last year.
    8 I need to a phone call.
    13 This dress me look fat.
    2 I've a big mistake.
    6 We can't without their help.
    15 it sense to you?

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

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

    Exercise 19

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

    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    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.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    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.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    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.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    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.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    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.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 ...