Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    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.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    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.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • g Zistím to.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • f Vymyslel si to.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.

    Exercise 4

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    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.
    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

    10 Lepšie by bolo počkať. It better to wait.
    11 To jedlo sa môže skaziť. The food may bad.
    13 Bude to hotové do piatka. It'll be finished Friday.
    9 Nemal by si mu to hovoriť. You tell him.
    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?
    12 Počkám, až príde. I'll wait him to come.
    8 Pokiaľ viem... As as I know ...
    5 Dúfam, že nie. I hope .
    1 Chystám sa k odchodu. I'm to leave.
    4 Budete musieť počkať. You'll wait.
    14 Čo tým myslíte? What do you by that?
    2 Boli sme okradnutí. We were .

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    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.
    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.
    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.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

    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.
    5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
    1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
    12 Našli ju o týždeň neskôr. She a week later.
    8 Článok napísala dievča. The article by a girl.
    3 Mohli by ho vyhodiť z práce. He could .
    9 Vzali ho na vysokú. He to college.
    7 Toto slovo sa často neužíva. This word often.
    6 Tieto autá sa vyrábajú v Japonsku. These cars in Japan.
    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.

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

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

    Exercise 16

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    • Doplňte správnu predložku.

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

    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
    6
    5
    2
    8
    7
    10
    3
    9
    1

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

    Exercise 19

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

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

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    5 To get a driving licence, you must first: make/get/pass a driving test.
    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.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have: tired/recovered/fainted.
    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.
    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.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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 ...