Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    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.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.

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

    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.
    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.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    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.
    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.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

    10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.
    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.
    8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.
    3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
    7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
    9 How did you feel when you found out? - I really bad.
    6 How many times did you try it? - I it at least five times.
    5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    2 We'll meet the airport.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    11 It's not for kids. You must be 18 years old to buy it.
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    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
    6
    5
    4
    1
    7
    8
    3
    9
    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.
    • c I've eaten.
    • h He was born there.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • e He's employed.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • d I'm an only child.

    Exercise 19

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

    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
    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.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

    4 Povedz mu, nech sa upokojí. Tell him to down.
    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.
    14 (Dávaj) pozor! Watch !
    9 Vydržte chvíľku. Hold a minute.
    5 Musím sa prihlásiť v hoteli. I must in at the hotel.
    6 Ceny domov vzrástli o... House prices up by ...
    10 Čítaj ďalej. on reading.
    8 Lietadlo už vzlietlo. The plane has off.
    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.
    3 Chcú si užiť (života). They want to it up.

    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.

    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.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    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.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    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.
    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.
    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.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 ...