Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    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 Zistím to.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • b Doženiem vás.

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

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    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 ...
    • c but he sold it soon after.
    • h although she shouldn't know.
    • f which made him angry.
    • a for about two years now.
    • g until they came back.
    • e but he isn't answering the phone.
    • b what happened to her.
    • 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.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    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.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

    11 Videli ju, ako odchádza. She leaving.
    10 Vie sa o ňom, že je bohatý. He to be rich.
    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 .
    2 Bude povýšená. She'll .
    5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
    3 Mohli by ho vyhodiť z práce. He could .
    9 Vzali ho na vysokú. He to college.
    12 Našli ju o týždeň neskôr. She a week later.
    7 Toto slovo sa často neužíva. This word often.
    4 Zrazilo je nákladné auto. They by a truck.

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

    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.
    5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
    2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
    9 How did you feel when you found out? - I really bad.
    8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.
    10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.
    1 Where did you go on holiday? - We to the seaside.
    3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    8
    7
    9
    6
    1
    4
    10
    5
    3
    2

    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.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • e He's employed.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • h He was born there.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • 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.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    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.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    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.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    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.
    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.

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

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

    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.

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