Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

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

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    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.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    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.

    1 Is there place where we could have dinner?
    11 A boy from US met girl from Europe.
    10 USA and Canada are almost same size.
    8 I saw it on TV yesterday when I was watching news.
    7 I had accident when driving to work this morning.
    3 Can you lend me money? - I don't have money.
    5 Have wine! - Thanks, I don't drink alcohol.
    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 .
    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.
    4 I bought new car. - What did you do with old one?
    12 He's American who makes lot of money.

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    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.
    • f which made him angry.
    • b what happened to her.
    • a for about two years now.
    • c but he sold it soon after.
    • d but it wasn't my fault.
    • 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?
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    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.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

    2 I haven't see you for ages!
    6 She was hit by a car.
    3 I've bring some wine.
    1 Where be you last night?
    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.
    7 They meet years ago and become friends.
    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.

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

    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.
    2 Bude povýšená. She'll .
    1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
    8 Článok napísala dievča. The article by a girl.
    12 Našli ju o týždeň neskôr. She a week later.
    4 Zrazilo je nákladné auto. They by a truck.
    7 Toto slovo sa často neužíva. This word often.
    11 Videli ju, ako odchádza. She leaving.
    5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
    9 Vzali ho na vysokú. He to college.

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    11 It's not for kids. You must be 18 years old to buy it.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.

    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.)

    7
    5
    1
    2
    10
    6
    9
    3
    8
    4

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    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.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    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.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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