Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    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.
    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.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • g Zistím to.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • a Chýba mu.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    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.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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.)

    10
    1
    4
    8
    7
    5
    6
    9
    3
    2

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

    Exercise 19

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

    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.
    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
    9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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