Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    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.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    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.
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.

    Exercise 5

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

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    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.
    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.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    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.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    11 It's not for kids. You must be 18 years old to buy it.
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    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.
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
    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.)

    10
    5
    9
    8
    4
    2
    6
    1
    7
    3

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

    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.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    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.
    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.
    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

    9 Dám si ešte jedno pivo.
    more
    4 Už odišli.
    already
    5 Nevidel som ho už mesiace.
    for months
    1 Dívame sa práve na film.
    just
    6 Ešte som to nečítal.
    yet
    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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    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.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    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.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    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.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    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.

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

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

    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.

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

    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 ...