Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

    16 I'll do it asap.
    12 I'd love to, but I can't.
    3 It's getting worse.
    7 He's known her for years.
    13 Have we met (before)?
    8 He's to come too.
    11 I'll do my best.
    5 He has no sense of humour.
    19 I was fined for speeding.
    15 Have you done it yet?
    2 I don't get it.
    1 How've you been?
    10 Can you give me a lift?
    4 They differ in many ways.
    18 I've been taking driving lessons.
    17 I'm looking forward to that.
    14 We had the house built.
    6 It made him angry.
    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.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    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.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    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?
    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.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    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 ...
    • a for about two years now.
    • e but he isn't answering the phone.
    • g until they came back.
    • d but it wasn't my fault.
    • b what happened to her.
    • c but he sold it soon after.
    • 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.
    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.
    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.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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 .
    5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
    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.
    12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
    6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
    1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

    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.
    1 Where did you go on holiday? - We to the seaside.
    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.
    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.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    9
    5
    2
    8
    6
    7
    4
    3
    10
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    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.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • h He was born there.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • e He's employed.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • c I've eaten.

    Exercise 19

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

    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    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.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    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.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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