Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    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.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

    9 Nemal by si mu to hovoriť. You tell him.
    8 Pokiaľ viem... As as I know ...
    7 Koľkokrát si to už videl? How many have you seen it?
    6 Koľko peňazí je tam? How money is there?
    4 Budete musieť počkať. You'll wait.
    13 Bude to hotové do piatka. It'll be finished Friday.
    5 Dúfam, že nie. I hope .
    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.
    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.
    1 Chystám sa k odchodu. I'm to leave.

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

    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?
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    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.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
    5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
    6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
    8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
    12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
    3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.
    9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

    9 Vzali ho na vysokú. He to college.
    12 Našli ju o týždeň neskôr. She a week later.
    4 Zrazilo je nákladné auto. They by a truck.
    8 Článok napísala dievča. The article by a girl.
    2 Bude povýšená. She'll .
    6 Tieto autá sa vyrábajú v Japonsku. These cars in Japan.
    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 .
    7 Toto slovo sa často neužíva. This word often.

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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.)

    2
    4
    7
    3
    6
    1
    10
    9
    5
    8

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

    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.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
    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.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    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.

    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.
    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.
    11 Mám radšej čaj ako kávu. I tea to coffee.
    8 Odchádzam v piatok ráno. I'm leaving Friday morning.
    10 Bude to stáť veľa peňazí. It'll cost a of money.
    12 Vyzdvihnem ťa na letisku. I'll you up at the airport.
    13 Iďte po tejto ceste. Go this road.
    6 Zvykol som si na to. I used to it.
    4 Mám (veľmi) rád talianske jedlo. I'm of Italian food.
    14 Nech neodchádza! Don't him go!
    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.

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

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