Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Přeložte do češtiny.

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

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

    Exercise 3

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    • Odpovězte celou větou kladně a potom záporně.

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

    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.

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

    14 Did you travel by bus? no, hire a car
    2 How many dogs does she have? 2 dogs
    1 How often does he exercise? 3x a week
    5 How much did it cost? 2000 dollars
    7 What did they want? more money
    8 Did he cause any problems? no problems
    11 Were there any problems? lots of
    13 When did you see him? last week
    10 Did you have a good time? great time
    3 When did she come back? at 2 a.m.
    4 What are we going to do? ask them for help
    9 What did you drink? only tea
    6 When is she coming back? on Friday
    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.

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

    Exercise 7

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Řekněte anglicky. Použijte nápovědu.

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

    Exercise 9

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    • Převeďte věty do času přítomného prostého a minulého prostého.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte 2. či 3. stupeň přídavných jmen.

    5 My idea was bad but his idea is even .
    8 It's very dangerous. You should be careful.
    10 You didn't try enough. You must try next time.
    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.
    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 .
    9 He tried so hard. He really did his .
    7 Jane is so beautiful. She's the girl that I know.
    4 That house is expensive, but this house is much .
    11 He's good at tennis, but I am 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.

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

    Exercise 12

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    • Přeložte. Soustřeďte se na předložky.

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

    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.

    13 Meet me on/to/at the airport in/at/on eight o'clock.
    5 She asked me to/at/for it and I gave it for/to/at her.
    10 We were at/in/on the seaside not on/in/at the mountains.
    11 What are you doing in/at/on Friday?
    2 It's (a) quarter to/at/from six.
    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.
    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.
    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.

    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.

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

    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.
    • f No, we'll have to wait.
    • g Yes, I spoke to him last week.
    • d Yes, we went on a road trip.
    • b We met on the bus.
    • j No, he's an only child.
    • c She had to go to work.
    • i Usually twice a week.
    • 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.

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 18

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    2 If you aren't sure, you had/should/shall ask somebody.
    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.
    10 If you're tired, you should have a look/rest/pity.
    8 It's early. If you call him now, you'll spend/wake/keep him.
    12 If it's expensive/broken/lost, someone should repair it.
    11 If you don't have a phone, you can use my/me/mine.
    1 If you eat too much, you will be smart/fat/rich.
    6 She'll like you more if you leave/quit/let smoking.
    4 If it is hot/cold/late, I will wear a coat.
    5 How can he know that if somebody/nobody/everybody told 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?

    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 .
    7 He went to bed late. Don't wake him too .
    8 She lived there in the 1990s. It was around 1992.
    3 I'm leaving home now. I'll be there .
    6 I hate people being late, so be there .
    9 Please let me know as as possible!
    4 I have no time now. I'll look at it .
    5 He'll call me in an hour, so we should know .
    10 We agreed to meet at 6 and it's 6:20. You are again!
    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

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

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

    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
    3 Je to lepší než sedět doma. sit at home
    6 Kdy to dopíšeš? finish, write
    5 Ona mi pořád volá. keep, call, all the time
    2 Raději cestuji vlakem. prefer, travel by train
    1 Díváš se rád na televizi? watch TV
    4 Zkoušej to dál! keep, try
    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

    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.

    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.
    3 Will you me up at the airport? – Don't worry, I'll be there.
    13 Sorry, he isn't here the moment. Can I a message?
    9 He has no siblings. He's an child.
    6 What time will you be back? – I'll you know.
    12 There's no hurry. We have a of time.
    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.
    11 He promised to help me but he me down.
    7 I can't hear you well. Can you speak please?
    10 Is he single? No, he has a wife. They married last year.
    8 Did you talk to him? Yes, he was here 5 minutes .

    Exercise 23

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    • Vyberte správné slovo podle výkladu.

    3 If children are brothers or sisters, the are siblings/relatives/married
    10 If two people were married but they aren't married now, they are: husbands/widowed/divorced
    4 The son of a man's daughter is his: grandpa/grandparent/grandson
    1 Your mother and father are your: siblings/parents/husbands
    2 The mother of your father is your: grandfather/grandmother/daughter
    5 A husband and his wife are: married/widowed/single
    9 If a woman's husband dies, she is: divorced/an orphan/a widow
    6 A man who is not married is: free/single/double
    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

    Exercise 24

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu slova other, another nebo else.

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

    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.

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

    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.