Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    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.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • g Zistím to.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    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.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    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.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    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.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

    11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
    5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
    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?
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
    1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
    3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
    10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

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

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    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.
    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.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.

    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.

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

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

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

    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 ...