Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

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

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    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.
    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.
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    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.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    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.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

    6 She was hit by a car.
    4 He's speak to her.
    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.
    8 He have an accident and was take to hospital.
    7 They meet years ago and become friends.
    3 I've bring some wine.
    5 The house was sell for 20.000.
    2 I haven't see you for ages!
    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

    7 Toto slovo sa často neužíva. This word often.
    1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
    6 Tieto autá sa vyrábajú v Japonsku. These cars in Japan.
    8 Článok napísala dievča. The article by a girl.
    12 Našli ju o týždeň neskôr. She a week later.
    2 Bude povýšená. She'll .
    11 Videli ju, ako odchádza. She leaving.
    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.
    4 Zrazilo je nákladné auto. They by a truck.
    3 Mohli by ho vyhodiť z práce. He could .

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    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.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    9 It looks you are having a great time.

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

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    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.
    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.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    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.

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

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

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

    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 ...