Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

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

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    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.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    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.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    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.
    • h although she shouldn't know.
    • a for about two years now.
    • g until they came back.
    • d but it wasn't my fault.
    • f which made him angry.
    • e but he isn't answering the phone.
    • 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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    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?
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    11 It's not for kids. You must be 18 years old to buy it.
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    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.
    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.

    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.)

    1
    5
    10
    4
    3
    6
    7
    8
    2
    9

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

    Exercise 19

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

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

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    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.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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 ...