Exercises

Exercise 1

  • sentence
  • 477

    • Přeložte do češtiny.

    11 I'll pick you up at the airport.
    8 We met several times.
    18 There's no need to worry.
    7 It was nice meeting you.
    4 She knew nothing about it.
    13 Let's go shopping!
    2 Take a look at this!
    12 She never speaks to me.
    20 It feels great!
    10 What time does your plane land?
    9 Is this your first time here?
    15 He doesn't care about her.
    17 I spent an hour looking for it.
    16 Shall we sit down?
    6 It'll be best to take a taxi.
    3 Tell him not to buy it.
    19 That sounds interesting.
    14 She keeps talking about it.
    5 He tries hard to be the best.
    1 What are you watching?

    Feel je cítit nebo cítit se, ale lze jej užít i pro popis pocitu, který něco vyvolává. Např. It feels good. - Je to dobrý pocit., It feels cold. - Studí to. ap.

    Exercise 2

  • sentence
  • 479

    • Utvořte otázky. Ptejte se na zvýrazněná slova.

    6 Only ten people came there.
    8 She's afraid of flying.
    1 I'm watching the news.
    4 We'll meet on Wednesday.
    9 He goes there twice a week.
    12 It's going to take a week.
    5 It costs twenty dollars.
    7 Bob broke his leg last week.
    2 Frank is coming too.
    11 He's got no children.
    10 We got there at seven.
    3 They're going to arrange it.

    Exercise 3

  • sentence
  • 480

    • Odpovězte celou větou kladně a potom záporně.

    1 Are you hungry?
    7 Do they agree?
    8 Should I tell her?
    10 Am I right?
    3 Can they help us?
    6 Will you be there?
    2 Does he know?
    5 Is she coming too?
    9 Could he do it for us?
    4 Have you got any money?

    Right znamená správný či správně, ale lze ho užít i v ujišťovacích dotazech. Např. Is that right? - Je to tak? či pouze Right? - Že (ano)?

    Exercise 4

  • sentence
  • 482

    • Napište anglicky celými slovy číselné údaje.

    3 246 people
    9 in the year 2015
    6 0.05 seconds
    4 3,500
    8 9,756,004
    5 4.6,000,000
    13 Charles II and Henry VIII
    7 35,785
    10 in the 1980s
    12 phone number 670098883
    1 on May 1st and 26th
    11 bus number 102
    2 He was 52nd.

    V psané angličtině (v novinách ap.) můžete často u částek a hodnot narazit na zkratky K či k pro tisíc (z anglického kilo) a M či m pro milion (million). Např.: They spent $2.5M. - “Utratili 2,5 milionu dolarů.”, It cost $15k. - “Stálo to 15 tisíc dolarů.” Podobně se užívá i zkratka B či bn pro miliardy (billion).

    Exercise 5

  • sentence
  • 484

    • Odpovězte celou větou podle nápovědy.

    10 Did you have a good time? great time
    13 When did you see him? last week
    5 How much did it cost? 2000 dollars
    12 What did she tell you? nothing
    3 When did she come back? at 2 a.m.
    11 Were there any problems? lots of
    9 What did you drink? only tea
    7 What did they want? more money
    4 What are we going to do? ask them for help
    6 When is she coming back? on Friday
    1 How often does he exercise? 3x a week
    14 Did you travel by bus? no, hire a car
    2 How many dogs does she have? 2 dogs
    8 Did he cause any problems? no problems

    Sloveso hire lze v britské angličtině užít i pro člověka i věc. V americké angličtině se ale hire užívá jen o pracovnících. Pro pronájem věcí (půjčování za peníze) se v USA užívá rent. Např.: We rented a car. - Půjčili jsme si auto. ap.

    Exercise 6

  • sentence
  • 486

    • Utvořte věty opačného významu.

    4 You should eat less meat.
    9 They could help us.
    1 He speaks English.
    2 She should tell them.
    10 We'll be able to come.
    8 There were more people.
    5 She doesn't like travelling.
    7 She's got a lot of friends.
    6 There's too much water.
    3 I'm going to tell him.

    Exercise 7

  • sentence
  • 487

    • Utvořte věty oznamovací v čase přítomném, budoucím a minulém prostém.

    10 the car, be, not expensive
    6 she, sit between us
    3 she, send us, messages
    2 my parents, know
    7 we, spend weekends abroad
    9 he, not like the food
    1 he, speak about it
    4 we, meet, on the bus
    8 our dog, not eat that
    5 I, give him, the money

    Exercise 8

  • sentence-color-r
  • 488

    • Řekněte anglicky. Použijte nápovědu.

    4 Vypadá to zajímavě.
    look
    2 Pojďme ke mně (domů)!
    my place
    7 To bude mnohem lepší.
    better
    3 Ať mi zavolá! (on)
    let, call
    10 To je (ale) škoda!
    pity
    9 Hezky to voní.
    smell
    1 To zní dobře!
    sound
    5 Neříkej mu o tom!
    tell
    8 Nehádejme se!
    let, argue
    6 Požádej ji, ať přijde.
    ask, come

    Exercise 9

  • fil-table
  • 489

    • Převeďte věty do času přítomného prostého a minulého prostého.

    1 She's feeling good.
    6 He's coming.
    10 I'm drinking beer.
    4 She's making dinner.
    8 I'm writing some e-mails.
    7 She's sleeping late.
    5 School is beginning.
    9 He's bringing her flowers.
    3 It's snowing.
    2 Bob is trying hard.

    Exercise 10

  • fil
  • 490

    • Doplňte 2. či 3. stupeň přídavných jmen.

    12 There were only 9 people last time, but today there are even .
    11 He's good at tennis, but I am much .
    2 My dog is big, but his dog is even .
    10 You didn't try enough. You must try next time.
    1 He's tall but he isn't the boy in the family.
    6 It's such a bad film! I think it's the film of all.
    9 He tried so hard. He really did his .
    4 That house is expensive, but this house is much .
    3 He may be fast, but he isn't the in the world.
    8 It's very dangerous. You should be careful.
    7 Jane is so beautiful. She's the girl that I know.
    5 My idea was bad but his idea is even .

    Pozor na předložku: be good at ... - být dobrý v... Např.: He's good at it. - Jde mu to., Je v tom dobrý., I'm really bad at that. - To mi vůbec nejde. Slovo even se užívá ke zdůraznění jako české ještě nebo dokonce či v záporu jako ani. Např. He didn't even say goodbye. - Ani se nerozloučil. ap.

    Exercise 11

  • sentence
  • 492

    • Použijte gerundium k vytvoření věty obdobného významu.

    3 Music started to play.
    4 He continued to read.
    11 She works hard and she enjoys it.
    10 I hate it when people lie to me.
    7 It should be easy to repair.
    6 He hates it when he gets up early.
    12 I can remember that he told her.
    8 It will be hard to solve.
    2 They love to sing.
    5 We love it when we go out.
    9 I dislike it when I have to wait.
    1 He likes to play games.

    Exercise 12

  • sentence
  • 493

    • Přeložte. Soustřeďte se na předložky.

    6 I'll wait outside the shop.
    14 Someone's knocking at the door.
    2 You are among friends.
    12 Go down this road.
    1 She left for work an hour ago.
    9 He sits in front of the TV.
    10 I'm ready for anything.
    11 You can't take it on the plane.
    13 We are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    4 people aged between 30 and 50
    8 He lives in the flat above me.
    5 The worst is behind us.
    7 What else do you like besides watching TV?
    3 It's just around the corner.

    Zaklepat na něco je anglicky to knock on, např. He knocked on the door., ale pokud někdo stojí u dveří a klepe, užije se běžně i at the door. Ustálené spojení to answer the door pak znamená: (jít) otevřít (někomu, kdo klepe či zvoní).

    Exercise 13

  • check
  • 495

    • Vyberte správnou předložku.

    6 We often meet at/on/inside the bus or in/on/at the bus stop.
    9 My birthday is at/on/in 3rd March.
    7 She's afraid to/of/about flying.
    1 We'll meet at half to/after/past seven in/at/to my place.
    2 It's (a) quarter to/at/from six.
    5 She asked me to/at/for it and I gave it for/to/at her.
    3 It's freezing outside. The temperature is under/below/behind zero.
    12 I'll make a reservation in/at/to the Marriott Hotel.
    11 What are you doing in/at/on Friday?
    8 Walk over/through/by the bridge and then turn left.
    4 There are lots of people at/in/about the streets.
    13 Meet me on/to/at the airport in/at/on eight o'clock.
    10 We were at/in/on the seaside not on/in/at the mountains.

    Rozkaz: Meet me ... lze česky přeložit jako Sejdeme se ... (tam a tam).

    Exercise 14

  • fil
  • 497

    • Doplňte podle kontextu nejvhodnější předložky či spojky.

    3 I got it my friend.
    12 You should do it soon possible.
    10 I'm going to stay three days.
    6 She looks happier yesterday. She was very sad.
    5 Can you tell me more it?
    7 He died the age 95.
    11 Hurry up! Our bus leaves ten minutes.
    9 It will cost more two thousand dollars.
    8 There were thousands people in the streets.
    4 Can I have a glass water?
    1 We'll go car to be there time.
    14 He speaks about it every occasion.
    13 I go to see him time time.
    2 I met her the bus my way to work.

    Užitečné předložkové spojení: without somebody's knowing - bez něčího vědomí. Např.: He did it without my knowing. - Udělal to bez mého vědomí.

    Exercise 15

  • join
  • 499

    • Spojte související výroky.

    • 1 Why did Jane leave?
    • 2 Can we go now?
    • 3 Did you tell anybody?
    • 4 Did you speak to Bob?
    • 5 Where did you meet?
    • 6 How often do you go there?
    • 7 Will you come to the party?
    • 8 Did you go on holiday?
    • 9 Does he have any siblings?
    • 10 How much did it cost?
    • f No, we'll have to wait.
    • d Yes, we went on a road trip.
    • e No, I won't be able to.
    • h It wasn't very expensive.
    • a No, I told nobody.
    • j No, he's an only child.
    • i Usually twice a week.
    • g Yes, I spoke to him last week.
    • b We met on the bus.
    • c She had to go to work.

    Road trip rəʊdtrɪp je delší cesta pro zábavu podniknutá po silnici (hl. autem). Např.: We went on a road trip around the US. - Objeli jsme autem USA.

    Exercise 16

  • check
  • 501

    • Vyberte správné slovo.

    19 How many/much beers did you have?
    6 That's too much/many money.
    16 It'll be many/much better.
    17 He should get other/another chance.
    4 I tried it many/much times.
    10 How many/much water do you drink every day?
    3 There will be many/much people.
    15 He causes too many/much trouble.
    9 It should take only little/few time.
    1 How many/much will it cost?
    2 I don't eat many/much meat.
    7 There were less/fewer people.
    14 There was few/little rain last year.
    11 There are little/few cars in the streets.
    5 There wasn't very/much time.
    8 I have only little/a few friends.
    18 Are there any other/another ideas?
    13 He made much/many mistakes.
    12 I speak very little/few English.

    Látková podstatná jména jako tea, coffee, beer ap., jsou sice obecně nepočitatelná, ale pokud hovoříme o konkrétních porcích, druzích ap., jde již o slovo počitatelné. Takže např. You drink too much coffee., ale I had too many coffees., podobně I drank too much beer., ale How many beers did you have? ap.

    Exercise 17

  • sentence
  • 503

    • Přeložte pomocí účelového infinitivu.

    7 Řekni jim, aby na nás nečekali. tell, wait
    3 Volám, abych ti řekl... call, tell
    9 Učím se anglicky, abych rozuměl cizincům. learn, understand, foreigner
    12 Beru si taxi, abych nepřišel pozdě. take, taxi, be late
    5 Jsem tady, abych si s ní promluvil. speak to
    10 Musíme si pospíšit, abychom tam byli včas. hurry, in time
    8 Chci, abys to udělal hned. want you, do, right now
    13 Prosila mě, abych jí dal další šanci. ask, give, chance
    1 Požádej ho, aby mi to poslal. ask, send
    11 Zavolám bratrovi, aby mě odvezl na letiště. call, take, to the airport
    2 Řekni jí, ať počká. tell, wait
    4 Abys měl peníze, musíš pracovat. work, have money
    6 Potřebuji, abys mi pomohl. need you, help

    By chance znamená náhodou. They met by chance. - Potkali se náhodou.

    Exercise 18

  • check
  • 505

    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    11 If you don't have a phone, you can use my/me/mine.
    3 If he's so smart, why isn't he tall/rich/broken?
    6 She'll like you more if you leave/quit/let smoking.
    9 If you drink 5 beers, you'll be tall/drunk/broken.
    8 It's early. If you call him now, you'll spend/wake/keep him.
    2 If you aren't sure, you had/should/shall ask somebody.
    12 If it's expensive/broken/lost, someone should repair it.
    10 If you're tired, you should have a look/rest/pity.
    13 Don't open the door unless you feel/know/smell the person behind it.
    1 If you eat too much, you will be smart/fat/rich.
    4 If it is hot/cold/late, I will wear a coat.
    7 If you don't know what to do, ask everybody/somebody/nobody.
    5 How can he know that if somebody/nobody/everybody told him?

    Nezaměňujte užití slov feel (cítit - dotykem, mít pocit) a smell (cítit - čichem)! Např.: Can you smell it? - “Cítíš to?”. Sloveso smell of ... je v angličtině neutrální - být cítit (čím). Např. It smells of petrol. - “Je to cítit po benzínu.” Spojení smell good/nice je vonět a smell bad páchnout, smrdět. Někdy má ale již samotné smell negativní kontext. Např.: Your feet smell! - “Smrdí ti nohy!”, His breath smells. - “Páchne mu z úst.” ap.

    Exercise 19

  • fil
  • 507

    • Doplňte podle kontextu slova: soon, early, late, later, in time

    3 I'm leaving home now. I'll be there .
    4 I have no time now. I'll look at it .
    9 Please let me know as as possible!
    7 He went to bed late. Don't wake him too .
    6 I hate people being late, so be there .
    10 We agreed to meet at 6 and it's 6:20. You are again!
    5 He'll call me in an hour, so we should know .
    1 He just left for a minute. He should be back .
    8 She lived there in the 1990s. It was around 1992.
    2 Last time he was late and today he's . He's never on time.

    Agree with ... je souhlasit s..., ale: agree on ... znamená dohodnout se na... (čem). Lze užít též vazbu agree to (do) ... Zvolání Agreed! əˈgriːd je česky Platí!, Domluveno! či Souhlas!

    Exercise 20

  • fil
  • 509

    • Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

    12 Who's going to the shopping?
    14 He it to her happy.
    13 We're late but we can still it in time.
    11 I only have 10 dollars. Will it ? - No, it costs 15 dollars.
    3 She's dinner just now.
    7 It doesn't sense. I get it.
    5 I need to a phone call.
    10 Please sure that you have enough money.
    8 How much money does he ?
    6 Do you any sports?
    15 Stop fun of me!
    1 You are a big mistake!
    9 Can you a reservation for me? I'll my best.
    4 You should your homework now.
    2 What are you here? Are you waiting for someone?

    Všimněte si, jak se anglické sloveso do pojí s podstatnými jmény končícími na -ing (často gerundiem). Vzniká tak mnoho užitečných obratů jako např. do the washing up - umýt nádobí, do the cleaning - uklidit, Let me do the talking. - Nech mluvit mě., I did a lot of thinking. - Hodně jsem přemýšlel. ap.

    Exercise 21

  • sentence
  • 511

    • Řekněte anglicky za pomoci gerundia. Použijte nápovědy.

    10 Stýská se mi po životě na venkově. miss, live in the country
    6 Kdy to dopíšeš? finish, write
    1 Díváš se rád na televizi? watch TV
    2 Raději cestuji vlakem. prefer, travel by train
    5 Ona mi pořád volá. keep, call, all the time
    7 Umíš si představit, že bys tady zůstal? imagine, stay
    9 Nezmínil se, že pojede do Londýna. mention, go to London
    3 Je to lepší než sedět doma. sit at home
    8 Mrzí mě, že jsem to řekl. be sorry for, say that
    4 Zkoušej to dál! keep, try

    Slovesem miss lze překládat české chybět, ale pozor na obrácení podmětu a předmětu (jako u českého slovesa postrádat)! Např.: I miss you. - Chybíš mi. (Postrádám tě.), He misses his friends. - Chybí mu jeho přátelé., I'm missing one book. - Chybí mi jedna knížka. Podstatné jméno Miss je česky slečna (před jménem).

    Exercise 22

  • fil
  • 513

    • Doplňte podle kontextu vhodné slovo.

    8 Did you talk to him? Yes, he was here 5 minutes .
    5 I usually up at seven a.m. but today I slept long.
    2 I wanted to buy it but I was out money.
    4 It's my first in London. I'm staying my friend's place.
    12 There's no hurry. We have a of time.
    7 I can't hear you well. Can you speak please?
    13 Sorry, he isn't here the moment. Can I a message?
    1 What do you usually go to bed? – At about 11 p.m.
    6 What time will you be back? – I'll you know.
    11 He promised to help me but he me down.
    9 He has no siblings. He's an child.
    10 Is he single? No, he has a wife. They married last year.
    3 Will you me up at the airport? – Don't worry, I'll be there.

    Exercise 23

  • check
  • 514

    • Vyberte správné slovo podle výkladu.

    4 The son of a man's daughter is his: grandpa/grandparent/grandson
    2 The mother of your father is your: grandfather/grandmother/daughter
    6 A man who is not married is: free/single/double
    9 If a woman's husband dies, she is: divorced/an orphan/a widow
    10 If two people were married but they aren't married now, they are: husbands/widowed/divorced
    8 A child with no parents is: a widow/an orphan/a sibling
    5 A husband and his wife are: married/widowed/single
    7 A person with no siblings is: an only child/a widow/a learner
    1 Your mother and father are your: siblings/parents/husbands
    3 If children are brothers or sisters, the are siblings/relatives/married

    Exercise 24

  • fil
  • 515

    • Doplňte podle kontextu slova other, another nebo else.

    3 What will you need?
    9 Nobody knows that.
    10 George is just New Yorker visiting London.
    4 What things do you like?
    2 What do people think?
    5 Let's go somewhere .
    7 Is there anything I can do for you?
    6 We will find some place.
    1 Why do you need car?
    8 I'll come time.

    Koncovka -er se užívá i pro tvoření názvů obyvatel města či místa. Např.: Londoner ˈlʌndənə (Londýňan), New Yorker njuː jɔːkə (Newyorčan), village (vesnice) - villager ˈvɪlɪdʒə (vesničan), island (ostrov) - islander ˈaɪləndə (ostrovan) ap. Nelze ji takto však užít vždy! Např. Pařížan je Parisian pəˈrɪzɪən, Říman je Roman ˈrəʊmən ap.

    Exercise 25

  • sentence
  • 517

    • Přeložte.

    4 Proč jsi mi to neposlal?
    8 Kdo ti to řekl?
    16 Strávili jsme týden u moře.
    6 Jdeš s námi?
    13 John tam chodí každý den.
    1 Kde jsi včera byl?
    2 Mohl byste mi pomoct?
    12 Jdu nakupovat.
    5 Měl jsem moc práce.
    7 Měl bys jí zavolat.
    3 Jezdí do práce autem.
    17 Museli jsme čekat.
    10 Kolik to stojí?
    20 Prohlédli jsme si památky.
    9 Vypadá to dobře.
    18 Nemohl jsem to najít.
    11 Nepotřebuji to.
    14 On o tom nesmí vědět.
    15 Přijdu o půl 6.
    19 Nebudu moci přijít.

    Sightseeing je složeno ze sights (památky, pamětihodnosti) a seeing (vidění, dívání se), tedy dívání se na památky. Places to visit jsou místa, která stojí za to navštívit.