Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Přeložte do češtiny.

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

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

    Exercise 3

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    • Odpovězte celou větou kladně a potom záporně.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 7

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Řekněte anglicky. Použijte nápovědu.

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

    Exercise 9

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    • Převeďte věty do času přítomného prostého a minulého prostého.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte 2. či 3. stupeň přídavných jmen.

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

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

    Exercise 12

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    • Přeložte. Soustřeďte se na předložky.

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

    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?
    7 She's afraid to/of/about flying.
    8 Walk over/through/by the bridge and then turn left.
    12 I'll make a reservation in/at/to the Marriott Hotel.
    4 There are lots of people at/in/about the streets.
    1 We'll meet at half to/after/past seven in/at/to my place.
    9 My birthday is at/on/in 3rd March.
    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.
    10 We were at/in/on the seaside not on/in/at the mountains.
    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.
    2 It's (a) quarter to/at/from six.

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

    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.
    • j No, he's an only child.
    • f No, we'll have to wait.
    • c She had to go to work.
    • i Usually twice a week.
    • d Yes, we went on a road trip.
    • g Yes, I spoke to him last week.
    • b We met on the bus.
    • e No, I won't be able to.
    • 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.

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

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

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

    Exercise 18

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    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.
    4 If it is hot/cold/late, I will wear a coat.
    12 If it's expensive/broken/lost, someone should repair it.
    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.
    7 If you don't know what to do, ask everybody/somebody/nobody.
    3 If he's so smart, why isn't he tall/rich/broken?
    13 Don't open the door unless you feel/know/smell the person behind it.
    2 If you aren't sure, you had/should/shall ask somebody.
    9 If you drink 5 beers, you'll be tall/drunk/broken.
    11 If you don't have a phone, you can use my/me/mine.

    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

    2 Last time he was late and today he's . He's never on time.
    5 He'll call me in an hour, so we should know .
    3 I'm leaving home now. I'll be there .
    1 He just left for a minute. He should be back .
    9 Please let me know as as possible!
    6 I hate people being late, so be there .
    8 She lived there in the 1990s. It was around 1992.
    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 .
    7 He went to bed late. Don't wake him too .

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

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

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

    Exercise 23

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    • Vyberte správné slovo podle výkladu.

    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
    1 Your mother and father are your: siblings/parents/husbands
    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
    7 A person with no siblings is: an only child/a widow/a learner
    5 A husband and his wife are: married/widowed/single
    10 If two people were married but they aren't married now, they are: husbands/widowed/divorced
    2 The mother of your father is your: grandfather/grandmother/daughter
    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.

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

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

    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.