Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    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.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.

    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.

    6 You can get there by car. - You have to there.
    10 I like both beer and wine. - I like beer wine.
    8 Don't bring him with you. - Feel to bring him with you.
    13 They helped me do it. - I did it .
    15 He does hardly any work. - He works really .
    12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
    3 She needn't know about it. - She know about it.
    7 The computer is still on. - The computer is .
    2 He's found a job. - He was .
    4 I threw it away. - I it.
    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.
    1 I have to work tomorrow. - I'm taking a day tomorrow.
    9 It cost at least 300. - It cost at 300.
    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.
    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.
    1 Where be you last night?
    7 They meet years ago and become friends.
    5 The house was sell for 20.000.
    2 I haven't see you for ages!
    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    2 We'll meet the airport.
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    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.)

    6
    7
    5
    8
    1
    10
    9
    4
    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.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • e He's employed.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • c I've eaten.
    • h He was born there.
    • a He's seriously ill.

    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.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    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.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

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

    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.

    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.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    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.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    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.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.

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

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

    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.

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

    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 ...