Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    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.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.

    Exercise 5

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

    11 A boy from US met girl from Europe.
    2 Are there other ways? I can't think of .
    1 Is there place where we could have dinner?
    3 Can you lend me money? - I don't have money.
    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.
    13 Take meat out of bag and put it in fridge.
    8 I saw it on TV yesterday when I was watching news.
    6 Can you give me hand? - I don't have time for that.
    14 I had busy day at work. I'm going to bed.
    7 I had accident when driving to work this morning.
    9 Would you like more cake? - Yes. I haven't had yet.
    10 USA and Canada are almost same size.

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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
    6
    9
    4
    3
    1
    2
    7
    5
    8

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

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    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.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    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.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    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.

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

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

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