Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Přeložte do češtiny.

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

    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

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    • Utvořte otázky. Ptejte se na zvýrazněná slova.

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

    Exercise 3

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    • Odpovězte celou větou kladně a potom záporně.

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

    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

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    • Napište anglicky celými slovy číselné údaje.

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

    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

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    • Odpovězte celou větou podle nápovědy.

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

    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

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    • Utvořte věty opačného významu.

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

    Exercise 7

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Řekněte anglicky. Použijte nápovědu.

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

    Exercise 9

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    • Převeďte věty do času přítomného prostého a minulého prostého.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte 2. či 3. stupeň přídavných jmen.

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

    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

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    • Použijte gerundium k vytvoření věty obdobného významu.

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

    Exercise 12

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    • Přeložte. Soustřeďte se na předložky.

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

    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

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    • Vyberte správnou předložku.

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

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

    Exercise 14

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu nejvhodnější předložky či spojky.

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

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

    Exercise 15

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    • 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?
    • h It wasn't very expensive.
    • i Usually twice a week.
    • g Yes, I spoke to him last week.
    • a No, I told nobody.
    • b We met on the bus.
    • j No, he's an only child.
    • c She had to go to work.
    • e No, I won't be able to.
    • f No, we'll have to wait.
    • d Yes, we went on a road trip.

    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

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    • Vyberte správné slovo.

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

    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

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    • Přeložte pomocí účelového infinitivu.

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

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

    Exercise 18

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    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

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

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

    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

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

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

    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

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    • Řekněte anglicky za pomoci gerundia. Použijte nápovědy.

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

    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

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu vhodné slovo.

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

    Exercise 23

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    • Vyberte správné slovo podle výkladu.

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

    Exercise 24

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu slova other, another nebo else.

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

    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

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    • Přeložte.

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

    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.