Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    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.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    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.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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?
    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.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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.)

    1
    5
    9
    8
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    3
    4
    10
    2
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    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.
    • h He was born there.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • c I've eaten.
    • 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.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    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.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

    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
    4 Už odišli.
    already
    9 Dám si ešte jedno pivo.
    more
    7 To bude ešte drahšie.
    even
    6 Ešte som to nečítal.
    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.

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

    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    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.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    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.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    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.

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

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

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

    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 ...