Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    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.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    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.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • g Zistím to.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • b Doženiem vás.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    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.
    13 Take meat out of bag and put it in fridge.
    7 I had accident when driving to work this morning.
    1 Is there place where we could have dinner?
    14 I had busy day at work. I'm going to bed.
    4 I bought new car. - What did you do with old one?
    6 Can you give me hand? - I don't have time for that.
    12 He's American who makes lot of money.
    10 USA and Canada are almost same size.
    5 Have wine! - Thanks, I don't drink alcohol.
    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.
    2 Are there other ways? I can't think of .

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    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 ...
    • b what happened to her.
    • g until they came back.
    • a for about two years now.
    • f which made him angry.
    • d but it wasn't my fault.
    • e but he isn't answering the phone.
    • c but he sold it soon after.
    • 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.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    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.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    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!
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.

    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.
    10 I like both beer and wine. - I like beer wine.
    13 They helped me do it. - I did it .
    5 You must take off your glasses. - You must put your glasses.
    2 He's found a job. - He was .
    9 It cost at least 300. - It cost at 300.
    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.
    15 He does hardly any work. - He works really .
    7 The computer is still on. - The computer is .
    14 What time do you go to bed? - What time do you up?
    6 You can get there by car. - You have to there.
    11 It's getting better. - It's getting .
    4 I threw it away. - I it.
    12 She calmed him down. - She made him .

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

    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.
    5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
    4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
    6 How many times did you try it? - I it at least five times.
    3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
    10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.
    1 Where did you go on holiday? - We to the seaside.
    8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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
    8
    10
    4
    5
    2
    6
    1
    3
    7

    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.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • h He was born there.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • e He's employed.
    • 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.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
    9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    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.
    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.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.

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

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

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

    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 ...