Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte.

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

    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.

    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    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.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    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.
    • g Zistím to.
    • c Dostal vyhadzov.
    • e Nechám si to na sebe.
    • d Rozišiel sa s ňou.
    • b Doženiem vás.
    • g Nezdržím ťa dlho.
    • a Chýba mu.
    • f Vymyslel si to.

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

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

    Exercise 6

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    • Doplňte preklady viet.

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    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.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    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!
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    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.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte správne tvary slovesa v pomôckach.

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

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

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    • Doplňte preklady viet pomocou trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • Doplňte odpovede pomocou slovesa z otázky.

    4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
    10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.
    8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.
    1 Where did you go on holiday? - We to the seaside.
    2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
    6 How many times did you try it? - I it at least five times.
    7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
    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.

    2 We'll meet the airport.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    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.

    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.)

    10
    4
    5
    1
    6
    3
    2
    9
    7
    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.
    • a He's seriously ill.
    • g I'm crazy about her.
    • f He calmed her down.
    • d I'm an only child.
    • c I've eaten.
    • b I'm tired of it.
    • h He was born there.
    • e He's employed.

    Exercise 19

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

    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.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    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.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    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.

    Exercise 20

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    • Preložte. Využite nápovedu.

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

    Exercise 21

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    • Doplňte preklady pomocou frázových slovies.

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

    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.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    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.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    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.
    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.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.

    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.
    14 Nech neodchádza! Don't him go!
    4 Mám (veľmi) rád talianske jedlo. I'm of Italian food.
    6 Zvykol som si na to. I used to it.
    7 Nejazdím po meste autom. I don't drive the city.
    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.
    9 Bola okradnutá dvoma mužmi. She by two men.
    8 Odchádzam v piatok ráno. I'm leaving Friday morning.
    11 Mám radšej čaj ako kávu. I tea to coffee.
    2 Dúfajme, že to vyjde. Let's hope it'll off.
    13 Iďte po tejto ceste. Go this road.
    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.

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

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