Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    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.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • g Zistím to.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • b Doženiem vás.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    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.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.

    Exercise 5

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

    6 Can you give me hand? - I don't have time for that.
    7 I had accident when driving to work this morning.
    1 Is there place where we could have dinner?
    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.
    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.
    4 I bought new car. - What did you do with old one?
    5 Have wine! - Thanks, I don't drink alcohol.
    14 I had busy day at work. I'm going to bed.
    9 Would you like more cake? - Yes. I haven't had yet.
    2 Are there other ways? I can't think of .

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    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.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    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.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

    8 He have an accident and was take to hospital.
    6 She was hit by a car.
    9 I give it to him and I think he keep it.
    4 He's speak to her.
    7 They meet years ago and become friends.
    2 I haven't see you for ages!
    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.
    3 I've bring some wine.

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    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.
    12 I only have 20 dollars. Will it ?
    8 I need to a phone call.
    1 Have you your homework?
    10 Please your best. It's very important.
    2 I've a big mistake.
    14 He it to her angry.
    5 I'm running late. I won't it in time.
    9 These photos me want to go on holiday.
    3 Stop fun of me!
    11 He a lot of money last year.
    7 They a lot of damage when they broke in.
    13 This dress me look fat.
    4 How did you at school? Were you a good student?
    15 it sense to you?

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    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.
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.

    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
    5
    10
    6
    7
    3
    1
    2
    4

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

    Exercise 19

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

    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
    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.
    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.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    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.

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

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

    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.

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

    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 ...