Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    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.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • g Zistím to.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    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.
    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.
    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.

    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.
    3 Can you lend me money? - I don't have money.
    10 USA and Canada are almost same size.
    14 I had busy day at work. I'm going to bed.
    1 Is there place where we could have dinner?
    7 I had accident when driving to work this morning.
    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?
    2 Are there other ways? I can't think of .
    11 A boy from US met girl from Europe.
    13 Take meat out of bag and put it in fridge.
    12 He's American who makes lot of money.
    8 I saw it on TV yesterday when I was watching news.

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    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.
    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.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    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.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    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.
    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    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.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    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.)

    3
    1
    5
    4
    7
    2
    8
    6
    9
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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.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • e He's employed.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • h He was born there.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • c I've eaten.
    • b I'm tired of it.

    Exercise 19

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

    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    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.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

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

    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.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    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.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    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.
    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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 ...