Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    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.
    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.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • g Zistím to.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    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.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    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.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    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.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

    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.
    4 How did you at school? Were you a good student?
    10 Please your best. It's very important.
    7 They a lot of damage when they broke in.
    9 These photos me want to go on holiday.
    2 I've a big mistake.
    1 Have you your homework?
    15 it sense to you?
    14 He it to her angry.
    5 I'm running late. I won't it in time.
    3 Stop fun of me!
    8 I need to a phone call.
    6 We can't without their help.
    11 He a lot of money last year.
    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.
    1 Where did you go on holiday? - We to the seaside.
    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.
    9 How did you feel when you found out? - I really bad.
    7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
    4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
    2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
    3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    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
    9
    6
    3
    7
    5
    2
    8
    10
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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.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • e He's employed.
    • c I've eaten.
    • h He was born there.

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    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.
    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the: jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is: wrapped/retired/admitted.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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 ...