Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    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.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    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.
    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.
    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.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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!
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    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.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    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.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

    1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
    6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
    3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
    8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
    10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.
    5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
    11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
    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.
    2 I've been waiting for an hour.
    5 We'll spend the weekend at the seaside.
    1 He left for work an hour ago.
    10 I've been learning English for a year.
    9 He drank five beers.
    6 I've known her for 2 years.
    4 I told Bob and Jane about it.
    3 Nobody else knows about it.
    7 It cost me over 500 dollars.

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    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.
    3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
    4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
    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.
    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.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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.)

    7
    2
    10
    1
    5
    8
    9
    3
    4
    6

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

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    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.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    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.
    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.

    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.

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

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

    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.

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

    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 ...