Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    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.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    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.
    9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    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.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

    12 Počkám, až príde. I'll wait him to come.
    6 Koľko peňazí je tam? How money is there?
    7 Koľkokrát si to už videl? How many have you seen it?
    4 Budete musieť počkať. You'll wait.
    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?
    8 Pokiaľ viem... As as I know ...
    3 Je mi to jedno. I don't (about it).
    11 To jedlo sa môže skaziť. The food may bad.
    5 Dúfam, že nie. I hope .
    2 Boli sme okradnutí. We were .
    1 Chystám sa k odchodu. I'm to leave.
    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 ...
    • f which made him angry.
    • g until they came back.
    • c but he sold it soon after.
    • h although she shouldn't know.
    • d but it wasn't my fault.
    • a for about two years now.
    • e but he isn't answering the phone.
    • b what happened to her.

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    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!
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    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.
    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

    1 Where be you last night?
    6 She was hit by a car.
    2 I haven't see you for ages!
    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.
    9 I give it to him and I think he keep it.
    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.

    1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    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 .
    8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
    9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
    6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
    7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
    5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    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.

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

    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 .
    5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
    12 Našli ju o týždeň neskôr. She a week later.
    8 Článok napísala dievča. The article by a girl.
    7 Toto slovo sa často neužíva. This word often.
    2 Bude povýšená. She'll .
    9 Vzali ho na vysokú. He to college.
    1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
    11 Videli ju, ako odchádza. She leaving.
    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    5
    2
    4
    8
    3
    7
    9
    10
    1
    6

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

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    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.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    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.
    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.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.

    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.

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

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

    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.

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