Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    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.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    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.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    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.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    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?
    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.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    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.
    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.
    1 I have to work tomorrow. - I'm taking a day tomorrow.
    6 You can get there by car. - You have to there.
    3 She needn't know about it. - She know about it.
    5 You must take off your glasses. - You must put your glasses.
    11 It's getting better. - It's getting .
    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.
    14 What time do you go to bed? - What time do you up?
    7 The computer is still on. - The computer is .
    13 They helped me do it. - I did it .
    12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
    4 I threw it away. - I it.
    2 He's found a job. - He was .

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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.)

    9
    10
    8
    7
    5
    6
    4
    1
    3
    2

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

    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.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    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.
    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
    2 Už si to poslal?
    yet
    10 Skús to ešte raz.
    again; more
    4 Už odišli.
    already
    7 To bude ešte drahšie.
    even
    8 Čo ešte by som mal urobiť?
    else
    9 Dám si ešte jedno pivo.
    more
    6 Ešte som to nečítal.
    yet
    3 Práve som to dorobil.
    just
    1 Dívame sa práve na film.
    just

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.

    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    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.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    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.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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 ...