Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    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.
    • g Zistím to.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • f Vymyslel si to.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    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.
    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.
    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?

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    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.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    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.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

    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.
    10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.
    5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
    8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.
    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.
    4 When did they send it? - They it last night.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    4
    8
    5
    10
    9
    6
    1
    2
    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.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • e He's employed.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • c I've eaten.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • h He was born there.
    • b I'm tired of it.

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

    2 Už si to poslal?
    yet
    1 Dívame sa práve na film.
    just
    7 To bude ešte drahšie.
    even
    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
    5 Nevidel som ho už mesiace.
    for months
    6 Ešte som to nečítal.
    yet
    3 Práve som to dorobil.
    just

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    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.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    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.
    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.

    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.

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

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

    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.

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