Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    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.
    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.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    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.

    5 Have wine! - Thanks, I don't drink alcohol.
    4 I bought new car. - What did you do with old one?
    10 USA and Canada are almost same size.
    1 Is there place where we could have dinner?
    6 Can you give me hand? - I don't have time for that.
    3 Can you lend me money? - I don't have money.
    9 Would you like more cake? - Yes. I haven't had yet.
    14 I had busy day at work. I'm going to bed.
    11 A boy from US met girl from Europe.
    7 I had accident when driving to work this morning.
    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.
    2 Are there other ways? I can't think of .

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

    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.
    • h although she shouldn't know.
    • e but he isn't answering the phone.
    • g until they came back.
    • b what happened to her.
    • c but he sold it soon after.

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    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.
    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.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    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.
    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.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.

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

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

    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.
    10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.
    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.
    8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
    5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
    6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    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.

    14 He it to her angry.
    7 They a lot of damage when they broke in.
    10 Please your best. It's very important.
    11 He a lot of money last year.
    3 Stop fun of me!
    4 How did you at school? Were you a good student?
    1 Have you your homework?
    12 I only have 20 dollars. Will it ?
    6 We can't without their help.
    13 This dress me look fat.
    2 I've a big mistake.
    5 I'm running late. I won't it in time.
    15 it sense to you?
    9 These photos me want to go on holiday.
    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.
    3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
    1 Where did you go on holiday? - We to the seaside.
    10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.
    6 How many times did you try it? - I it at least five times.
    4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
    2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
    7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
    9 How did you feel when you found out? - I really bad.
    8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    9
    5
    4
    6
    10
    7
    8
    3
    2
    1

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

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    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.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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 ...