Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    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.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    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.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    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?
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    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.
    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.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.

    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 .
    13 They helped me do it. - I did it .
    6 You can get there by car. - You have to there.
    10 I like both beer and wine. - I like beer wine.
    3 She needn't know about it. - She know about it.
    8 Don't bring him with you. - Feel to bring him with you.
    4 I threw it away. - I it.
    1 I have to work tomorrow. - I'm taking a day tomorrow.
    7 The computer is still on. - The computer is .
    12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
    11 It's getting better. - It's getting .
    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.
    9 It cost at least 300. - It cost at 300.
    2 He's found a job. - He was .

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

    2 Bude povýšená. She'll .
    9 Vzali ho na vysokú. He to college.
    12 Našli ju o týždeň neskôr. She a week later.
    7 Toto slovo sa často neužíva. This word often.
    5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
    1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
    4 Zrazilo je nákladné auto. They by a truck.
    8 Článok napísala dievča. The article by a girl.
    6 Tieto autá sa vyrábajú v Japonsku. These cars in Japan.
    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?
    11 He a lot of money last year.
    8 I need to a phone call.
    15 it sense to you?
    14 He it to her angry.
    13 This dress me look fat.
    4 How did you at school? Were you a good student?
    10 Please your best. It's very important.
    9 These photos me want to go on holiday.
    6 We can't without their help.
    5 I'm running late. I won't it in time.
    3 Stop fun of me!
    12 I only have 20 dollars. Will it ?
    2 I've a big mistake.
    7 They a lot of damage when they broke in.

    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.
    3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
    4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
    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.
    7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
    2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
    5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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.)

    2
    6
    10
    9
    5
    8
    1
    3
    4
    7

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

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    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.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    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.
    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.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.

    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.

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

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

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

    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 ...