Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    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.
    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.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • g Zistím to.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    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?
    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.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    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.
    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.
    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.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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
    2
    10
    5
    1
    6
    7
    3
    9

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

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    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.

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

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

    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.

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

    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 ...