Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    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.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • g Zistím to.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • 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.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    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.
    10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
    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.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    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.
    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.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.

    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.

    11 It's getting better. - It's getting .
    10 I like both beer and wine. - I like beer wine.
    13 They helped me do it. - I did it .
    14 What time do you go to bed? - What time do you up?
    4 I threw it away. - I it.
    6 You can get there by car. - You have to there.
    8 Don't bring him with you. - Feel to bring him with you.
    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.
    12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
    15 He does hardly any work. - He works really .
    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.

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

    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.

    12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
    11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
    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.
    10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.
    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
    7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
    6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
    5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.

    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.

    3 Nobody else knows about it.
    6 I've known her for 2 years.
    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.
    9 He drank five beers.
    2 I've been waiting for an hour.
    1 He left for work an hour ago.
    4 I told Bob and Jane about it.
    7 It cost me over 500 dollars.

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    10 Please your best. It's very important.
    13 This dress me look fat.
    9 These photos me want to go on holiday.
    1 Have you your homework?
    12 I only have 20 dollars. Will it ?
    15 it sense to you?
    8 I need to a phone call.
    6 We can't without their help.
    3 Stop fun of me!
    5 I'm running late. I won't it in time.
    11 He a lot of money last year.
    2 I've a big mistake.
    7 They a lot of damage when they broke in.
    14 He it to her angry.
    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.
    8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.
    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.
    3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
    7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
    4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
    10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.
    5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
    9 How did you feel when you found out? - I really bad.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    2 We'll meet the airport.
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
    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.
    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    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
    8
    10
    9
    4
    1
    6
    3
    7
    5

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

    Exercise 19

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

    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    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.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    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.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    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.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    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.
    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.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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 ...