Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Přeložte do češtiny.

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

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

    Exercise 3

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    • Odpovězte celou větou kladně a potom záporně.

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

    8 9,756,004
    5 4.6,000,000
    7 35,785
    6 0.05 seconds
    1 on May 1st and 26th
    4 3,500
    11 bus number 102
    2 He was 52nd.
    9 in the year 2015
    10 in the 1980s
    13 Charles II and Henry VIII
    3 246 people
    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
    11 Were there any problems? lots of
    7 What did they want? more money
    12 What did she tell you? nothing
    6 When is she coming back? on Friday
    4 What are we going to do? ask them for help
    8 Did he cause any problems? no problems
    14 Did you travel by bus? no, hire a car
    1 How often does he exercise? 3x a week
    5 How much did it cost? 2000 dollars
    13 When did you see him? last week
    2 How many dogs does she have? 2 dogs
    9 What did you drink? only tea
    3 When did she come back? at 2 a.m.

    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.
    7 She's got a lot of friends.
    10 We'll be able to come.
    8 There were more people.
    5 She doesn't like travelling.
    6 There's too much water.
    2 She should tell them.
    3 I'm going to tell him.
    9 They could help us.
    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
    4 we, meet, on the bus
    9 he, not like the food
    3 she, send us, messages
    8 our dog, not eat that
    7 we, spend weekends abroad
    2 my parents, know
    6 she, sit between us
    1 he, speak about it
    5 I, give him, the money

    Exercise 8

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    • Řekněte anglicky. Použijte nápovědu.

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

    Exercise 9

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    • Převeďte věty do času přítomného prostého a minulého prostého.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte 2. či 3. stupeň přídavných jmen.

    4 That house is expensive, but this house is much .
    9 He tried so hard. He really did his .
    7 Jane is so beautiful. She's the girl that I know.
    2 My dog is big, but his dog is even .
    12 There were only 9 people last time, but today there are even .
    5 My idea was bad but his idea is even .
    6 It's such a bad film! I think it's the film of all.
    8 It's very dangerous. You should be careful.
    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.

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

    Exercise 12

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    • Přeložte. Soustřeďte se na předložky.

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

    2 It's (a) quarter to/at/from six.
    8 Walk over/through/by the bridge and then turn left.
    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.
    11 What are you doing in/at/on Friday?
    7 She's afraid to/of/about flying.
    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.
    13 Meet me on/to/at the airport in/at/on eight o'clock.
    1 We'll meet at half to/after/past seven in/at/to my place.
    12 I'll make a reservation in/at/to the Marriott Hotel.
    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.

    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.

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    8 It's early. If you call him now, you'll spend/wake/keep him.
    9 If you drink 5 beers, you'll be tall/drunk/broken.
    5 How can he know that if somebody/nobody/everybody told him?
    6 She'll like you more if you leave/quit/let smoking.
    2 If you aren't sure, you had/should/shall ask somebody.
    10 If you're tired, you should have a look/rest/pity.
    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.
    7 If you don't know what to do, ask everybody/somebody/nobody.
    4 If it is hot/cold/late, I will wear a coat.
    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?

    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

    7 He went to bed late. Don't wake him too .
    6 I hate people being late, so be there .
    3 I'm leaving home now. I'll 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 .
    5 He'll call me in an hour, so we should know .
    9 Please let me know as as possible!
    8 She lived there in the 1990s. It was around 1992.
    1 He just left for a minute. He should be back .
    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.

    15 Stop fun of me!
    13 We're late but we can still it in time.
    3 She's dinner just now.
    4 You should your homework now.
    2 What are you here? Are you waiting for someone?
    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.
    10 Please sure that you have enough money.
    14 He it to her happy.
    6 Do you any sports?
    9 Can you a reservation for me? I'll my best.
    8 How much money does he ?
    12 Who's going to the shopping?
    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.

    4 Zkoušej to dál! keep, try
    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
    10 Stýská se mi po životě na venkově. miss, live in the country
    1 Díváš se rád na televizi? watch TV
    6 Kdy to dopíšeš? finish, write
    3 Je to lepší než sedět doma. sit at home
    9 Nezmínil se, že pojede do Londýna. mention, go to London
    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.
    7 I can't hear you well. Can you speak please?
    10 Is he single? No, he has a wife. They married last year.
    5 I usually up at seven a.m. but today I slept long.
    1 What do you usually go to bed? – At about 11 p.m.
    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.
    12 There's no hurry. We have a of time.
    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.
    8 Did you talk to him? Yes, he was here 5 minutes .
    6 What time will you be back? – I'll you know.
    9 He has no siblings. He's an child.

    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
    3 If children are brothers or sisters, the are siblings/relatives/married
    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
    1 Your mother and father are your: siblings/parents/husbands
    6 A man who is not married is: free/single/double
    2 The mother of your father is your: grandfather/grandmother/daughter
    5 A husband and his wife are: married/widowed/single

    Exercise 24

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu slova other, another nebo else.

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

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

    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.