Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    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.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    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.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    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.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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
    3
    6
    5
    1
    4
    8
    2
    10
    9

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

    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.
    9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    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.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    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.
    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.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    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.
    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.

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 ...