Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

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

    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.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • g Zistím to.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • a Chýba mu.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    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.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

    6 Koľko peňazí je tam? How money is there?
    1 Chystám sa k odchodu. I'm to leave.
    14 Čo tým myslíte? What do you by that?
    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.
    3 Je mi to jedno. I don't (about it).
    4 Budete musieť počkať. You'll wait.
    10 Lepšie by bolo počkať. It better to wait.
    7 Koľkokrát si to už videl? How many have you seen it?
    2 Boli sme okradnutí. We were .
    8 Pokiaľ viem... As as I know ...
    5 Dúfam, že nie. I hope .
    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 ...
    • g until they came back.
    • h although she shouldn't know.
    • c but he sold it soon after.
    • d but it wasn't my fault.
    • b what happened to her.
    • a for about two years now.
    • e but he isn't answering the phone.
    • f which made him angry.

    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.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    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.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    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?

    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?
    1 I have to work tomorrow. - I'm taking a day tomorrow.
    13 They helped me do it. - I did it .
    3 She needn't know about it. - She know about it.
    12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
    4 I threw it away. - I it.
    8 Don't bring him with you. - Feel to bring him with you.
    9 It cost at least 300. - It cost at 300.
    11 It's getting better. - It's getting .
    15 He does hardly any work. - He works really .
    10 I like both beer and wine. - I like beer wine.
    5 You must take off your glasses. - You must put your glasses.
    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.

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

    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.

    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
    8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
    1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
    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 .
    11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
    9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
    12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

    3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
    4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
    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.
    8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.
    1 Where did you go on holiday? - We to the seaside.
    5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
    2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
    10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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
    2
    1
    4
    10
    8
    9
    7
    5
    3

    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.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • e He's employed.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • c I've eaten.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • h He was born there.
    • g I'm crazy about her.

    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.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they 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.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    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.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    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.
    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.
    9 Bola okradnutá dvoma mužmi. She by two men.
    5 Nechám to na vás. I'll it up to you.
    1 Zamilovala sa do neho. She in love with him.
    8 Odchádzam v piatok ráno. I'm leaving Friday morning.
    6 Zvykol som si na to. I used to it.
    3 To znie zaujímavo. That interesting.
    14 Nech neodchádza! Don't him go!
    4 Mám (veľmi) rád talianske jedlo. I'm of Italian food.
    7 Nejazdím po meste autom. I don't drive the city.
    2 Dúfajme, že to vyjde. Let's hope it'll off.
    10 Bude to stáť veľa peňazí. It'll cost a of money.
    11 Mám radšej čaj ako kávu. I tea to coffee.
    12 Vyzdvihnem ťa na letisku. I'll you up at the airport.

    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.

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

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

    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 ...