Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    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.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    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.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    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?
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

    5 The house was sell for 20.000.
    7 They meet years ago and become friends.
    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.
    3 I've bring some wine.
    2 I haven't see you for ages!
    4 He's speak to her.
    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.

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    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.

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

    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.
    7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
    3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
    2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
    1 Where did you go on holiday? - We to the seaside.
    4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
    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.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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.)

    5
    3
    1
    8
    6
    10
    9
    7
    4
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    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.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • h He was born there.
    • e He's employed.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • c I've eaten.
    • f He calmed her down.

    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.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she 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.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    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.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

    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.
    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?
    13 Vyrazíme skoro ráno. We'll out early.
    9 Vydržte chvíľku. Hold a minute.
    3 Chcú si užiť (života). They want to it up.
    10 Čítaj ďalej. on reading.
    14 (Dávaj) pozor! Watch !
    1 Už som zistil, koľko to stojí. I've out how much it costs.
    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.

    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.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    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.
    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.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    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.

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

    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.

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

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