Exercises

Přeložte.

13 You may know her.
10 I was educated at Trinity College.
12 He might know.
3 He failed the exam.
5 I hope I will be admitted.
6 Did you pass the exam?
2 She didn't get into college.
11 What will he do after graduating?
8 It takes a lot of studying.
7 She attends a language course.
1 Where did you go to school?
9 He got a university degree.
4 She got a C in math.

Course book je učebnice do jazykového kurzu (course kɔːs - kurz).

Označte podle úvodního článku, co je pravda (true) a nepravda (false).

8 Mark's elder brother wants to become a doctor.
6 Mark's parents are rich enough to pay for his college studies.
3 Mark has two siblings, a younger one and an older one.
7 Mark doesn't want to take out a student loan.
2 He's a junior in high school.
5 Mark would like to apply to college.
4 Mark himself has experienced bullying at school.
1 Mark has already graduated from high school.

Experience ve významu zkušenosti, praxe nemá množné číslo. Např.: No experience required. - Nevyžadujeme praxi. Ve významu zážitek se ale v množném čísle vyskytuje. Např.: He shared his experiences. - Podělil se o své zážitky.

Spojte odpovídající výroky.

  • 1 Vzal si studentský úvěr.
  • 2 V kolikátém je ročníku?
  • 3 Udělal tu zkoušku?
  • 4 Dobře se učí.
  • 5 Nebude půjčku moci splatit.
  • 6 Odešel ze školy.
  • 7 Studuje práva.
  • d He took out a student loan.
  • c He dropped out of school.
  • g What grade is he in?
  • e He's studying to be a lawyer.
  • a Did he pass the exam?
  • f He's doing well at school.
  • b He won't be able to repay the loan.

V USA se studenti dle ročníků běžně nazývají: freshman ˈfrεʃmən (prvák), sophomore ˈsɒfəˌmɔː (druhák), junior ˈdʒuːnjə (třeťák) a senior ˈsiːnjə (čtvrťák).

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

6 They can't help/pass/afford to pay for his studies.
4 He had to take in/for/out a student loan.
1 He wasn't let/allowed/admitted to college.
7 He has many friends among/between/inside his schoolmates.
2 When do you take/pass/get the exam?
5 When is he going to graduate out of/from/off university?
8 If I don't get into college I'll be made/done/forced to work.
3 I asked/applied/called to university.

Převeďte věty do trpného rodu v čase uvedeném v nápovědě.

5 No houses are built. future
7 Cars are made here. present continuous
3 She is fired. past, future
6 It isn't used. present perfect
1 He was forced to take out a loan. present
2 The car was sold. future
4 Their car is stolen. present perfect
8 He will be fired if he does that. second conditional

Spojte související výroky.

  • 1 She's still a baby.
  • 2 How old is the house?
  • 3 She's been fired.
  • 4 Did he get into college?
  • 5 Is he still alive?
  • 6 Where's your car?
  • 7 Do you like my jacket?
  • 8 He did a very bad thing.
  • h It's being repaired.
  • g He should be punished.
  • c No, he's dead. He was killed.
  • a No, he wasn't admitted.
  • f It was made in Paris.
  • e She's jobless now.
  • d It was built in 1965.
  • b She must be looked after.

Zapamatujte si užitečný obrat s trpným rodem: I've been told that ... - Bylo mi řečeno, že... nebo I've been told to ... - Bylo mi řečeno, abych...

Napište infinitivy sloves, která uslyšíte ve větách v trpném rodě.

8
2
10
1
5
9
6
3
4
7

Doplňte druhé věty pomocí trpného rodu tak, aby měly stejný význam.

9 You can find all information at: - All information at:
6 You must eat it fresh. - It must fresh.
2 Nobody has used it yet. - It hasn't yet.
1 We will inform you in time. - You in time.
3 They should promote him for that. - He for that.
8 Many people have read it. - It by many people.
4 They make great wine in Italy. - Great wine in Italy.
7 All the workers would do it. - It by all the workers.
5 They will send two people there. - Two people there.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

7 She's very old and must be looked/taken/given after.
6 It's not known who brought/carried/worked out the attack.
5 Nobody's watching TV. I'll turn it in/off/away.
2 He's very strong. He keeps/works/puts out every day.
3 It's a long way. We must let/set/take out early tomorrow.
1 I don't know, but I will find on/in/out.
8 I can't go on. I have given on/down/up.
4 We must hurry. We are running/going/carrying out of time.

Přeložte pomocí trpného rodu. Využijte nápovědu.

2 Měl by dostat víc času.
give
8 Byli bychom nuceni to vzdát.
force, give up
7 Bylo mi řečeno, abych počkal.
tell
4 Je možné to vidět v Londýně.
see
6 Zpráva ještě nebyla odeslána.
message, send
1 Bude to zaplaceno za týden.
pay
5 Schůzka byla zrušena. (předpřítomný čas)
meeting, cancel
3 Vychovala ji babička.
bring up

Odpovězte celou větou podle nápovědy. Kde lze, použijte gerundium.

8 When will she come? after finish her work
3 What do they complain about? have no money
5 What is he interested in? buy that house
2 What is he afraid of? lose his job
6 What did he thank you for? help him
7 How did he become rich? by, work hard
1 What is she good at? sing
9 When do you take a shower? before go to bed
4 What are they looking forward to? go on holiday

Thank you for having me. je obrat, který lze volně přeložit jako “Díky za pozvání.” Můžete jej slyšet od hosta po návštěvě, v televizní debatě ap.

Spojte odpovídající výroky. Všímejte si způsobů překládání slovesa mít.

  • 1 Co mám dělat?
  • 2 Má přijet za hodinu.
  • 3 Měl by jí pomoct.
  • 4 Mám mu to říct?
  • 5 Měl by víc peněz.
  • 6 Neměl jsem na to čas.
  • 7 Neměl odpovídat.
  • 8 Nemělo by to být moc drahé.
  • d What am I supposed to do?
  • g It shouldn't be too expensive.
  • b Shall I tell him?
  • f He should help her.
  • a He'd have more money.
  • h He is to arrive in an hour.
  • e I didn't have time for that.
  • c He wasn't supposed to reply.

Infinitivní obrat: To be continued ... znamená: Pokračování příště.

Vyberte podle kontextu vhodné slovo.

9 It's hard for me sometime/sometimes/some day.
2 I've known her from/since/for a long time.
10 Have they arrived still/yet/now?
11 He was here an hour since/ago/before.
7 It'll be better next time/times/one.
6 I've been there many time/more/times.
1 He hasn't come still/yet/already.
5 I haven't seen her last/recently/at present.
3 We haven't met since/from/until then.
4 I'll do it as soon as ready/possible/already.
8 She isn't here at/in/on the moment. She's left already/still/just.

Přeložte časové věty. Využijte nápovědu.

4 Zavolám ti, až to dokončím. after
3 Počkáme, dokud se nevrátíš. until, come back
6 Měl bys být zdvořilý, když o něco žádáš. when
8 Dokud bude pršet, zůstaneme doma. as long as
7 Řeknu mu to hned, jak zavolá. as soon as
1 Zavolej mi, než odejdeš. before
2 Dám ti vědět, až Mark přijde. when
5 Postarám se o děti, když bude Jane pryč. while

Obrat as we speak se užívá v přímé řeči jako: právě teď o právě probíhající činnosti. Např. They are working on it as we speak. - Právě teď na tom pracují. Spojka as se užívá i ve významu když, jak(mile). Např.: As we get older ... - Jak stárneme..., They started as I got there. - Začali hned, jak jsem tam dorazil.

Doplňte vhodné vztažné spojky.

12 The school I study is very old.
10 Did you read the e-mail I sent you yesterday?
6 They had to buy a new one, cost them 10 000 pounds.
9 The children go to that school are not local.
3 What's the colour of the car he bought?
13 There are students are afraid of their schoolmates.
2 They live in Ipswich is in East England.
8 They've informed the man car was stolen.
11 What's the name of the author wrote that book?
1 My brother, lives in our house, is still single.
5 That's the woman asked me about you.
4 He's the man wife has died.
7 They were introduced by a friend knows them both.

Slovo schoolmate je spolužák ze stejné školy (ne nutně třídy). Spolužák z téže třídy je classmate (class + mate). Koncovka -mate se užívá za podstatným jménem k vyjádření osoby, která něco sdílí s jinou osobou. Např. roommate - spolubydlící (z téhož pokoje - room), flatmate - spolubydlící (z téhož bytu - flat) ap.

Utvořte možné doplňovací otázky (WH questions) k následujícím odpovědím.

9 We'll meet at the station.
8 I'm meeting Bob and Frank.
7 I told Jack about it.
5 I saw Jane.
3 I'll be back in an hour.
12 It was caused by bad weather.
1 I want nothing from you.
4 Nobody asked me about it.
2 Paul helped me do it.
10 We need 200 more.
6 Nobody saw me.
11 John's car was stolen.

Řekněte anglicky.

5 Nedostal se na vysokou.
7 Dostal trojku z angličtiny.
8 Teď tady zrovna není. (on)
13 Měl by dostat padáka.
1 Kam jsi chodil do školy?
6 Brzy bude maturovat.
11 Budu nucen najít si jinou práci.
3 Udělal tu zkoušku?
2 Chodil jsem do jazykového kurzu.
12 Bude povýšena.
10 Přijďte k nám někdy. (na návštěvu)
16 Dávej pozor! (co děláš)
9 Kdy jsi ho naposledy viděl?
4 Hlásila se na vysokou.
15 Jak to mám vědět?
14 Mají přijít za hodinu.

Mathematics se hovorově řekne maths mæθs a v americké angličtině math mæθ.