Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    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.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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?
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
    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.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    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.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    11 It's not for kids. You must be 18 years old to buy it.
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
    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?
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.

    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.)

    10
    2
    8
    4
    3
    6
    5
    7
    9
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    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.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • h He was born there.
    • e He's employed.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • c I've eaten.

    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.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    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.
    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    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.
    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.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    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.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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 ...