Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    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.
    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.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • g Zistím to.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • f Vymyslel si to.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    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.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    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.

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    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!

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

    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.
    9 He drank five beers.
    3 Nobody else knows about it.
    8 I haven't sent it yet.
    2 I've been waiting for an hour.
    6 I've known her for 2 years.
    7 It cost me over 500 dollars.
    1 He left for work an hour ago.
    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.
    5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
    7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
    2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
    10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.
    4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
    6 How many times did you try it? - I it at least five times.
    9 How did you feel when you found out? - I really bad.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    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.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
    8 She used to work a teacher.

    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
    7
    10
    9
    2
    8
    1
    4
    6
    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.
    • e He's employed.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • h He was born there.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • c I've eaten.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • f He calmed her down.

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    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.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    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.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    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.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.

    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.

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

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

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