Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Přeložte do češtiny.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 3

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    • Odpovězte celou větou kladně a potom záporně.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 7

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Řekněte anglicky. Použijte nápovědu.

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

    Exercise 9

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    • Převeďte věty do času přítomného prostého a minulého prostého.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte 2. či 3. stupeň přídavných jmen.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 12

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    • Přeložte. Soustřeďte se na předložky.

    2 You are among friends.
    3 It's just around the corner.
    14 Someone's knocking at the door.
    6 I'll wait outside the shop.
    9 He sits in front of the TV.
    7 What else do you like besides watching TV?
    10 I'm ready for anything.
    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.
    11 You can't take it on the plane.
    1 She left for work an hour ago.
    12 Go down this road.
    5 The worst is behind us.

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

    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.

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

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

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

    Exercise 18

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    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.

    2 I wanted to buy it but I was out money.
    13 Sorry, he isn't here the moment. Can I a message?
    4 It's my first in London. I'm staying my friend's place.
    11 He promised to help me but he me down.
    5 I usually up at seven a.m. but today I slept long.
    9 He has no siblings. He's an child.
    7 I can't hear you well. Can you speak please?
    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.
    12 There's no hurry. We have a of time.
    8 Did you talk to him? Yes, he was here 5 minutes .
    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.

    Exercise 23

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    • Vyberte správné slovo podle výkladu.

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

    Exercise 24

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu slova other, another nebo else.

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

    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.

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

    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.