Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    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.
    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.
    • g Zistím to.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • f Vymyslel si to.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    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.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    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?
    8 Don't bring him with you. - Feel to bring him with you.
    6 You can get there by car. - You have to there.
    11 It's getting better. - It's getting .
    15 He does hardly any work. - He works really .
    9 It cost at least 300. - It cost at 300.
    10 I like both beer and wine. - I like beer wine.
    13 They helped me do it. - I did it .
    2 He's found a job. - He was .
    7 The computer is still on. - The computer is .
    3 She needn't know about it. - She know about it.
    1 I have to work tomorrow. - I'm taking a day tomorrow.
    4 I threw it away. - I it.
    12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
    5 You must take off your glasses. - You must put your glasses.

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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.)

    2
    3
    8
    7
    5
    6
    4
    1
    9
    10

    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.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • e He's employed.
    • h He was born there.
    • 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.

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    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.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    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.
    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.

    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.

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

    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.

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

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