Exercises

Přeložte.

4 They differ in many ways.
11 I'll do my best.
2 I don't get it.
6 It made him angry.
5 He has no sense of humour.
15 Have you done it yet?
12 I'd love to, but I can't.
10 Can you give me a lift?
13 Have we met (before)?
18 I've been taking driving lessons.
17 I'm looking forward to that.
8 He's to come too.
1 How've you been?
7 He's known her for years.
16 I'll do it asap.
9 What was I supposed to do?
19 I was fined for speeding.
14 We had the house built.
3 It's getting worse.

Speeding spiːdɪŋ je překročení povolené rychlosti (speed - rychlost). Speeding ticket je pokuta za rychlost. Např.: He got a speeding ticket. - Dostal pokutu za rychlost.

Poslechněte si nahrávku a určete, zda je tvrzení pravdivé (true), nebo nepravdivé (false).

2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.

Spojte odpovídající výroky.

  • 1 I'll keep it on.
  • 2 I won't keep you long.
  • 3 He broke up with her.
  • 4 I'll find out.
  • 5 He made it up.
  • 6 I'll catch up with you.
  • 7 He's missing her.
  • 8 He was fired.
  • g Nezdržím tě dlouho.
  • g Zjistím to.
  • c Dostal vyhazov.
  • e Nechám si to na sobě.
  • a Chybí mu.
  • b Doženu vás.
  • f Vymyslel si to.
  • d Rozešel se s ní.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

13 Take meat out of bag and put it in fridge.
14 I had busy day at work. I'm going to bed.
4 I bought new car. - What did you do with old one?
2 Are there other ways? I can't think of .
7 I had accident when driving to work this morning.
3 Can you lend me money? - I don't have money.
12 He's American who makes lot of money.
11 A boy from US met girl from Europe.
6 Can you give me hand? - I don't have time for that.
5 Have wine! - Thanks, I don't drink alcohol.
10 USA and Canada are almost same size.
1 Is there place where we could have dinner?
8 I saw it on TV yesterday when I was watching news.
9 Would you like more cake? - Yes. I haven't had yet.

Doplňte překlady vět.

2 Byli jsme okradeni. We were .
1 Chystám se k odchodu. I'm to leave.
11 To jídlo se může zkazit. The food may bad.
14 Co tím myslíte? What do you by that?
13 Bude to hotovo do pátku. It'll be finished Friday.
8 Pokud vím... As as I know ...
12 Počkám, až přijde. I'll wait him to come.
5 Doufám, že ne. I hope .
6 Kolik peněz tam je? How money is there?
10 Lepší by bylo počkat. It better to wait.
4 Budete muset počkat. You'll wait.
9 Neměl bys mu o tom říkat. You tell him.
7 Kolikrát jsi to už viděl? How many have you seen it?
3 Je mi to jedno. I don't (about it).

Spojte související výroky.

  • 1 He had a house built ...
  • 2 I'll tell her about it ...
  • 3 I've been learning English ...
  • 4 I tried to call him ...
  • 5 We had to wait ...
  • 6 I'm really sorry about ...
  • 7 I had a car accident ...
  • 8 He was fined 500 dollars ...
  • f which made him angry.
  • d but it wasn't my fault.
  • c but he sold it soon after.
  • b what happened to her.
  • g until they came back.
  • e but he isn't answering the phone.
  • h although she shouldn't know.
  • a for about two years now.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.

Předložka by také znamená kolem, vedle (o pohybu). Např.: A police car went by. - Kolem projelo policejní auto. Stop by je hovorově stavit se (za někým).

Doplňte druhou větu tak, aby měla opačný význam.

2 He's found a job. - He was .
14 What time do you go to bed? - What time do you up?
11 It's getting better. - It's getting .
6 You can get there by car. - You have to there.
15 He does hardly any work. - He works really .
5 You must take off your glasses. - You must put your glasses.
3 She needn't know about it. - She know about it.
4 I threw it away. - I it.
13 They helped me do it. - I did it .
12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
7 The computer is still on. - The computer is .
8 Don't bring him with you. - Feel to bring him with you.
9 It cost at least 300. - It cost at 300.
1 I have to work tomorrow. - I'm taking a day tomorrow.
10 I like both beer and wine. - I like beer wine.

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

6 She was hit by a car.
10 He be here a moment ago and he leave a message for you.
7 They meet years ago and become friends.
8 He have an accident and was take to hospital.
9 I give it to him and I think he keep it.
1 Where be you last night?
5 The house was sell for 20.000.
2 I haven't see you for ages!
3 I've bring some wine.
4 He's speak to her.

Slovo left znamená též zbylý. Užívá se hlavně ve spojení be left - zbýt, zbývat. Např.: There's nothing left. - Nic nezbylo., I don't have much money left. - Už mi nezbývá moc peněz. ap.

Doplňte správnou předložku.

1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.
12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.

Američané často jako výraz díků říkají: I appreciate it. - Vážím si toho., Oceňuji to. (appreciate əˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt - oceňovat, vážit si)

Utvořte otázky. Ptejte se na zvýrazněná slova.

7 It cost me over 500 dollars.
5 We'll spend the weekend at the seaside.
1 He left for work an hour ago.
3 Nobody else knows about it.
9 He drank five beers.
8 I haven't sent it yet.
4 I told Bob and Jane about it.
6 I've known her for 2 years.
10 I've been learning English for a year.
2 I've been waiting for an hour.

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

11 Viděli ji, jak odchází. She leaving.
8 Článek napsala dívka. The article by a girl.
3 Mohli by ho vyhodit z práce. He could .
1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
12 Našli ji o týden později. She a week later.
7 Toto slovo se často neužívá. This word often.
2 Bude povýšena. She'll .
5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
4 Srazilo je nákladní auto. They by a truck.
9 Vzali ho na vysokou. He to college.
10 Ví se o něm, že je bohatý. He to be rich.
6 Tato auta se vyrábí v Japonsku. These cars in Japan.

I'm flattered. ˈflætəd nebo též I feel flattered. je česky Jsem polichocen.

Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

3 Stop fun of me!
13 This dress me look fat.
7 They a lot of damage when they broke in.
12 I only have 20 dollars. Will it ?
5 I'm running late. I won't it in time.
8 I need to a phone call.
9 These photos me want to go on holiday.
15 it sense to you?
6 We can't without their help.
1 Have you your homework?
2 I've a big mistake.
4 How did you at school? Were you a good student?
10 Please your best. It's very important.
11 He a lot of money last year.
14 He it to her angry.

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

6 How many times did you try it? - I it at least five times.
2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.
8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.
1 Where did you go on holiday? - We to the seaside.
4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
9 How did you feel when you found out? - I really bad.
7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.

Doplňte správnou předložku.

8 She used to work a teacher.
3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
1 Have you ever been the USA?
11 It's not for kids. You must be 18 years old to buy it.
9 It looks you are having a great time.
12 We'are all very sorry her death.
4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
2 We'll meet the airport.

Spojení feel sorry for se užívá, když někoho litujete, be sorry for hlavně při omluvě za svůj čin ap., ale be sorry about se užije o situaci či něčem, co nastalo. Např.: I felt sorry for him. - Bylo mi ho líto., I'm sorry for disturbing you. - Promiňte, že vás ruším. ALE I'm sorry about that. - To mě mrzí. Sorry se může vázat i s infinitivem. Např.: We're sorry to inform you ... - S politováním vám oznamujeme...

Napište věty, které uslyšíte. Neužívejte stažené tvary. (Pište celými slovy.)

1
8
6
10
4
3
2
5
9
7

Spojte výroky, které mají opačný význam.

  • 1 He's jobless.
  • 2 He made her angry.
  • 3 He's in good health.
  • 4 I'm enjoying it.
  • 5 He died there.
  • 6 I don't care about her.
  • 7 I have two siblings.
  • 8 I'm really hungry.
  • g I'm crazy about her.
  • d I'm an only child.
  • c I've eaten.
  • e He's employed.
  • h He was born there.
  • b I'm tired of it.
  • f He calmed her down.
  • a He's seriously ill.

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

2 Už jsi to poslal?
yet
8 Co ještě bych měl udělat?
else
10 Zkus to ještě jednou.
again; more
3 Právě jsem to dodělal.
just
7 To bude ještě dražší.
even
6 Ještě jsem to nečetl.
yet
9 Dám si ještě jedno pivo.
more
5 Neviděl jsem ho už měsíce.
for months
1 Díváme se právě na film.
just
4 Už odešli.
already

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

14 (Dávej) pozor! Watch !
1 Už jsem zjistil, kolik to stojí. I've out how much it costs.
9 Vydržte chvilku. Hold a minute.
8 Letadlo už odstartovalo. The plane has off.
5 Musím se přihlásit v hotelu. I must in at the hotel.
6 Ceny domů vzrostly o... House prices up by ...
10 Čti dál. on reading.
4 Řekni mu, ať se uklidní. Tell him to down.
2 Měl by nechat kouření. He should up smoking.
3 Chtějí si užít (života). They want to it up.
7 Mám pustit televizi? Shall I on the TV?
13 Vyrazíme brzy ráno. We'll out early.
12 Došel mi benzín. I've out of petrol.
11 Můžeme to odložit? Can we it off?

Frázové sloveso go for má několik významů. Jeden z nejběžnějších je vybrat si nebo rozhodnout se pro. Např.: I'd go for this one. - Já bych si vybral tento. Ve významu platit pro... se užívá go for stejně jako sloveso apply to əˈplaɪˌtuː. Např.: That goes for you too., That applies to you too. - To platí i pro tebe. ap.

Jaywalking ˈdʒeɪˌwɔːkɪŋ je neukázněné přecházení silnice. Termín jaywalker ˈdʒeɪˌwɔːkə je neukázněný chodec (přecházející na červenou, mimo přechod ap.).

Vyberte správné slovo podle výkladu.

8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
10 The part of a street used for walking is called the jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
5 To get a driving licence, you must first make/get/pass a driving test.
4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
6 When you get well again after being ill, you have tired/recovered/fainted.
9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is wrapped/retired/admitted.
2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.

Obrat to hail a taxi znamená zastavit si taxi (mávnutím). Podobně se užívá fráze wave down a taxi (wave weɪv - mávnout, zamávat).

Doplňte překlady.

1 Zamilovala se do něho. She in love with him.
7 Nejezdím po městě autem. I don't drive the city.
3 To zní zajímavě. That interesting.
13 Jeďte po této cestě. Go this road.
11 Mám raději čaj než kávu. I tea to coffee.
8 Odjíždím v pátek ráno. I'm leaving Friday morning.
6 Zvykl jsem si na to. I used to it.
4 Mám (moc) rád italské jídlo. I'm of Italian food.
9 Byla okradena dvěma muži. She by two men.
10 Bude to stát spoustu peněz. It'll cost a of money.
5 Nechám to na vás. I'll it up to you.
12 Vyzvednu tě na letišti. I'll you up at the airport.
2 Doufejme, že to vyjde. Let's hope it'll off.
14 Ať neodchází! Don't him go!

v rozkazu lze také někdy přeložit pomocí obratu make sure (that) (ujisti se/zajisti, že...) Např.: Make sure you don't lose it. - Ať to neztratíš., Make sure he doesn't break it. - Ať to nerozbije. ap.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

10 Rádi bychom si objednali.
order
13 To nevadí.
mind
1 Nevím, jak dlouho to potrvá.
take
3 Pokud vím, tak tady není.
as far as
5 Co takhle si dát pivo?
pint
2 Dám vám vědět co nejdřív.
as soon as
14 To rád slyším.
glad
9 Změnil jsem názor.
mind
6 Nechce se mi tam jít.
feel like
8 To by bylo skvělé!
great
12 Neslyším vás.
can
11 Platím já! (pití ap.)
buy
4 To je ale překvapení!
surprise
7 Nejsem z toho zrovna nadšený.
crazy

Pozor na slovo frekventovaný při překladu do angličtiny! Ve významu častý je to frequent. Chcete-li ale říct, že je něco často navštěvované nebo je zde velký provoz, užije se frequented frɪˈkwεntɪd. Např.: frequented road - frekventovaná silnice.

Přeložte.

3 Dlouho vás nezdržím.
2 Mám zpoždění.
9 Co ještě potřebujete?
20 Hodně štěstí!
11 Musel jsem tam jít.
14 Kdybych to měl, dal bych ti to.
6 Postarám se o to.
12 Ještě nepřišel.
18 Učím se anglicky už dva roky.
17 Jak dlouho už tady čekáte?
7 Nebudu moci přijít.
15 Nikdy jsem v Londýně nebyl.
16 Bydlím tady už deset let.
13 Nechám to na vás.
4 Co se děje?
1 Máte pravdu.
19 Všechno nejlepší k narozeninám!
10 Nemusíte platit.
5 Nevěděl jsem o tom.
8 Nesmíš to nikomu říct.

Sidewalk je americký termín. V Británii pro chodník užívají pavement ˈpeɪvmənt! V americké angličtině je ale pavement zpevněná vozovka (asfaltovaný povrch ap.).

Připoutat se (v autě ap.) se hlavně v americké angličtině hovorově řekne buckle up ˈbʌkəlˌʌp. Např.: Buckle up! - Připoutej(te) se!

Pozor! Slovo police se v angličtině chová jako podstatné jméno v množném čísle, tedy: The police are ..., The police have ... ap.! Např. The police are after him. - Jde po něm policie., Police say that ... - Policie říká, že...