Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    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.
    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.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    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.
    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.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    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.

    Exercise 5

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    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.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    4
    3
    2
    5
    9
    7
    6
    1
    10
    8

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

    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.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
    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.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    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.
    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.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    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.

    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.

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

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

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

    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 ...