Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
    10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    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.
    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?
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    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.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    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.
    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!
    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.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

    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.
    6 How many times did you try it? - I it at least five times.
    8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.
    7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
    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.
    3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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.)

    7
    9
    6
    10
    2
    4
    5
    3
    1
    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.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • h He was born there.
    • c I've eaten.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • e He's employed.
    • g I'm crazy about her.

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    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.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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 ...