Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    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.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    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.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    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.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.

    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.

    14 What time do you go to bed? - What time do you up?
    2 He's found a job. - He was .
    11 It's getting better. - It's getting .
    1 I have to work tomorrow. - I'm taking a day tomorrow.
    13 They helped me do it. - I did it .
    12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
    8 Don't bring him with you. - Feel to bring him with you.
    5 You must take off your glasses. - You must put your glasses.
    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.
    15 He does hardly any work. - He works really .
    6 You can get there by car. - You have to there.
    3 She needn't know about it. - She know about it.

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

    11 Videli ju, ako odchádza. She leaving.
    7 Toto slovo sa často neužíva. This word often.
    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 .
    3 Mohli by ho vyhodiť z práce. He could .
    5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
    9 Vzali ho na vysokú. He to college.
    10 Vie sa o ňom, že je bohatý. He to be rich.
    1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
    6 Tieto autá sa vyrábajú v Japonsku. These cars in Japan.

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    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.
    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    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.
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?

    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.)

    6
    3
    10
    9
    4
    2
    7
    8
    1
    5

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

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    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.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    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.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    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.

    2 Dúfajme, že to vyjde. Let's hope it'll off.
    6 Zvykol som si na to. I used to it.
    10 Bude to stáť veľa peňazí. It'll cost a of money.
    3 To znie zaujímavo. That interesting.
    5 Nechám to na vás. I'll it up to you.
    13 Iďte po tejto ceste. Go this road.
    9 Bola okradnutá dvoma mužmi. She by two men.
    11 Mám radšej čaj ako kávu. I tea to coffee.
    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.
    14 Nech neodchádza! Don't him go!
    12 Vyzdvihnem ťa na letisku. I'll you up at the airport.
    1 Zamilovala sa do neho. She in love with him.

    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.

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

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

    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 ...