Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

    10 Can you give me a lift?
    9 What was I supposed to do?
    17 I'm looking forward to that.
    8 He's to come too.
    1 How've you been?
    14 We had the house built.
    4 They differ in many ways.
    16 I'll do it asap.
    6 It made him angry.
    12 I'd love to, but I can't.
    3 It's getting worse.
    18 I've been taking driving lessons.
    5 He has no sense of humour.
    19 I was fined for speeding.
    13 Have we met (before)?
    15 Have you done it yet?
    2 I don't get it.
    7 He's known her for years.
    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.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    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.
    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.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • g Zistím to.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    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.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    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.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    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.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

    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.
    1 He left for work an hour ago.
    5 We'll spend the weekend at the seaside.
    3 Nobody else knows about it.
    4 I told Bob and Jane about it.
    7 It cost me over 500 dollars.
    10 I've been learning English for a year.
    9 He drank five beers.
    6 I've known her for 2 years.

    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.
    6 Tieto autá sa vyrábajú v Japonsku. These cars in Japan.
    2 Bude povýšená. She'll .
    11 Videli ju, ako odchádza. She leaving.
    4 Zrazilo je nákladné auto. They by a truck.
    5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
    10 Vie sa o ňom, že je bohatý. He to be rich.
    7 Toto slovo sa často neužíva. This word often.
    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.

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

    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.
    8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.
    3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
    5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
    7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
    2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
    10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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.)

    3
    4
    5
    9
    10
    6
    8
    2
    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.
    • e He's employed.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • c I've eaten.
    • h He was born there.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • f He calmed her down.

    Exercise 19

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

    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he 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.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    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.
    9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    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.

    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.
    10 Bude to stáť veľa peňazí. It'll cost a of money.
    3 To znie zaujímavo. That interesting.
    2 Dúfajme, že to vyjde. Let's hope it'll off.
    4 Mám (veľmi) rád talianske jedlo. I'm of Italian food.
    1 Zamilovala sa do neho. She in love with him.
    14 Nech neodchádza! Don't him go!
    13 Iďte po tejto ceste. Go this road.
    11 Mám radšej čaj ako kávu. I tea to coffee.
    12 Vyzdvihnem ťa na letisku. I'll you up at the airport.
    7 Nejazdím po meste autom. I don't drive the city.
    5 Nechám to na vás. I'll it up to you.
    9 Bola okradnutá dvoma mužmi. She by two men.
    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
    10 Radi by sme si objednali.
    order
    11 Platím ja! (pitie ap.)
    buy
    2 Dám vám vedieť čo najskôr.
    as soon as
    7 Nie som z toho práve nadšený.
    crazy
    5 Čo takto si dať pivo?
    pint
    4 To je ale prekvapenie!
    surprise
    9 Zmenil som názor.
    mind
    1 Neviem, ako dlho to bude trvať.
    take
    3 Pokiaľ viem, tak tu nie je.
    as far as
    13 To nevadí.
    mind
    14 To rád počujem.
    glad
    12 Nepočujem vás.
    can
    6 Nechce sa mi tam ísť.
    feel like

    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.

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

    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 ...