Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    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.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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
    8
    7
    6
    2
    9
    3
    4
    10
    5

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

    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.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    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.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    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.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    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.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 ...