Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    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.
    • g Zistím to.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • b Doženiem vás.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    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.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    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.

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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!
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    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?
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

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

    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.

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

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    11 It's not for kids. You must be 18 years old to buy it.
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    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.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    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.)

    2
    8
    3
    9
    1
    5
    4
    6
    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.
    • h He was born there.
    • c I've eaten.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • e He's employed.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • g I'm crazy about her.

    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.
    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    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.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

    6 Ceny domov vzrástli o... House prices up by ...
    4 Povedz mu, nech sa upokojí. Tell him to down.
    8 Lietadlo už vzlietlo. The plane has off.
    1 Už som zistil, koľko to stojí. I've out how much it costs.
    14 (Dávaj) pozor! Watch !
    10 Čítaj ďalej. on reading.
    5 Musím sa prihlásiť v hoteli. I must in at the hotel.
    13 Vyrazíme skoro ráno. We'll out early.
    11 Môžeme to odložiť? Can we it off?
    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?
    9 Vydržte chvíľku. Hold a minute.
    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.

    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    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.
    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.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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