Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

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

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.
    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.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    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!
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    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.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.
    10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
    1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
    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.
    12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
    7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
    3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
    9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?

    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.

    6 I've known her for 2 years.
    4 I told Bob and Jane about it.
    8 I haven't sent it yet.
    3 Nobody else knows about it.
    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.
    9 He drank five beers.
    1 He left for work an hour ago.
    7 It cost me over 500 dollars.

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    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.
    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.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
    8 She used to work a teacher.

    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
    1
    8
    3
    2
    5
    4
    9
    7
    10

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

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    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.

    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.

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

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

    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.

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

    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 ...