Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Přeložte do češtiny.

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

    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.
    7 Bob broke his leg last week.
    5 It costs twenty dollars.
    2 Frank is coming too.
    10 We got there at seven.
    9 He goes there twice a week.
    6 Only ten people came there.
    12 It's going to take a week.
    1 I'm watching the news.
    4 We'll meet on Wednesday.
    3 They're going to arrange it.
    8 She's afraid of flying.

    Exercise 3

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    • Odpovězte celou větou kladně a potom záporně.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 7

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Řekněte anglicky. Použijte nápovědu.

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

    Exercise 9

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    • Převeďte věty do času přítomného prostého a minulého prostého.

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

    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 .
    1 He's tall but he isn't the boy in the family.
    2 My dog is big, but his dog is even .
    8 It's very dangerous. You should be careful.
    5 My idea was bad but his idea is even .
    10 You didn't try enough. You must try next time.
    11 He's good at tennis, but I am much .
    6 It's such a bad film! I think it's the film of all.
    3 He may be fast, but he isn't the in the world.
    9 He tried so hard. He really did his .
    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.
    6 He hates it when he gets up early.
    9 I dislike it when I have to wait.
    3 Music started to play.
    2 They love to sing.
    4 He continued to read.
    7 It should be easy to repair.
    8 It will be hard to solve.
    10 I hate it when people lie to me.
    12 I can remember that he told her.
    1 He likes to play games.
    5 We love it when we go out.

    Exercise 12

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    • Přeložte. Soustřeďte se na předložky.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

    1 He just left for a minute. He should be back .
    9 Please let me know as as possible!
    3 I'm leaving home now. I'll be there .
    2 Last time he was late and today he's . He's never on time.
    7 He went to bed late. Don't wake him too .
    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 .
    10 We agreed to meet at 6 and it's 6:20. You are again!
    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 24

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu slova other, another nebo else.

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

    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.

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

    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.