Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    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.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    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.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • g Zistím to.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    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.
    • h although she shouldn't know.
    • g until they came back.
    • e but he isn't answering the phone.
    • c but he sold it soon after.
    • f which made him angry.

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    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!
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    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.
    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

    2 I haven't see you for ages!
    5 The house was sell for 20.000.
    3 I've bring some wine.
    4 He's speak to her.
    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.
    8 He have an accident and was take to hospital.
    10 He be here a moment ago and he leave a message for you.
    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.

    8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
    9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
    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.
    12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
    11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
    7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
    10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.
    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

    5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
    2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
    8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.
    3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
    4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
    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.
    9 How did you feel when you found out? - I really bad.
    7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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
    7
    3
    10
    9
    4
    2
    5

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

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    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.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    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.
    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.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    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.
    8 Odchádzam v piatok ráno. I'm leaving Friday morning.
    7 Nejazdím po meste autom. I don't drive the city.
    2 Dúfajme, že to vyjde. Let's hope it'll off.
    5 Nechám to na vás. I'll it up to you.
    3 To znie zaujímavo. That interesting.
    13 Iďte po tejto ceste. Go this road.
    9 Bola okradnutá dvoma mužmi. She by two men.
    1 Zamilovala sa do neho. She in love with him.
    14 Nech neodchádza! Don't him go!
    12 Vyzdvihnem ťa na letisku. I'll you up at the airport.
    4 Mám (veľmi) rád talianske jedlo. I'm of Italian food.
    11 Mám radšej čaj ako kávu. I tea to coffee.
    10 Bude to stáť veľa peňazí. It'll cost a of money.

    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.

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

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

    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 ...