Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    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.
    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.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    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.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • g Zistím to.
    • f Vymyslel si to.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    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?
    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.
    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.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    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.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    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?
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    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.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

    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.
    9 He drank five beers.
    7 It cost me over 500 dollars.
    4 I told Bob and Jane about it.
    5 We'll spend the weekend at the seaside.
    10 I've been learning English for a year.
    8 I haven't sent it yet.
    6 I've known her for 2 years.
    2 I've been waiting for an hour.
    1 He left for work an hour ago.

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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.)

    3
    4
    9
    10
    7
    6
    2
    1
    8
    5

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

    Exercise 19

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

    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    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.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    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.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    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.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    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.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    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.
    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.

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

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

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

    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 ...