Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    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.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • g Zistím to.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.

    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.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    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.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    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.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

    2 Boli sme okradnutí. We were .
    5 Dúfam, že nie. I hope .
    1 Chystám sa k odchodu. I'm to leave.
    3 Je mi to jedno. I don't (about it).
    9 Nemal by si mu to hovoriť. You tell him.
    13 Bude to hotové do piatka. It'll be finished Friday.
    12 Počkám, až príde. I'll wait him to come.
    6 Koľko peňazí je tam? How money is there?
    7 Koľkokrát si to už videl? How many have you seen it?
    11 To jedlo sa môže skaziť. The food may bad.
    14 Čo tým myslíte? What do you by that?
    10 Lepšie by bolo počkať. It better to wait.
    4 Budete musieť počkať. You'll wait.
    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 ...
    • a for about two years now.
    • f which made him angry.
    • c but he sold it soon after.
    • g until they came back.
    • b what happened to her.
    • e but he isn't answering the phone.
    • d but it wasn't my fault.
    • h although she shouldn't know.

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
    6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
    8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
    9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
    3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
    10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.
    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.
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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
    5
    8
    6
    4
    9
    1
    3
    2
    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.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • c I've eaten.
    • e He's employed.
    • h He was born there.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • d I'm an only child.

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

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

    14 (Dávaj) pozor! Watch !
    7 Mám pustiť televíziu? Shall I on the TV?
    10 Čítaj ďalej. on reading.
    12 Došiel mi benzín. I've out of petrol.
    1 Už som zistil, koľko to stojí. I've out how much it costs.
    13 Vyrazíme skoro ráno. We'll out early.
    2 Mal by nechať fajčenie. He should up smoking.
    5 Musím sa prihlásiť v hoteli. I must in at the hotel.
    6 Ceny domov vzrástli o... House prices up by ...
    9 Vydržte chvíľku. Hold a minute.
    3 Chcú si užiť (života). They want to it up.
    11 Môžeme to odložiť? Can we it off?
    8 Lietadlo už vzlietlo. The plane has off.
    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.
    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.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    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.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 ...