Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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).

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

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 Zjistím to.
  • b Doženu vás.
  • d Rozešel se s ní.
  • g Nezdržím tě dlouho.
  • e Nechám si to na sobě.
  • a Chybí mu.
  • f Vymyslel si to.
  • c Dostal vyhazov.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
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.
3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
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.
7 I had accident when driving to work this morning.
5 Have wine! - Thanks, I don't drink alcohol.
4 I bought new car. - What did you do with old one?
11 A boy from US met girl from Europe.
6 Can you give me hand? - I don't have time for that.
1 Is there place where we could have dinner?
12 He's American who makes lot of money.
3 Can you lend me money? - I don't have money.
2 Are there other ways? I can't think of .
9 Would you like more cake? - Yes. I haven't had yet.
8 I saw it on TV yesterday when I was watching news.
10 USA and Canada are almost same size.
14 I had busy day at work. I'm going to bed.

Doplňte překlady vět.

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

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.
  • g until they came back.
  • d but it wasn't my fault.
  • e but he isn't answering the phone.
  • a for about two years now.
  • c but he sold it soon after.
  • b what happened to her.
  • h although she shouldn't know.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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.
11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
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.
2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.

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.

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

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

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

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

Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

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

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
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.
3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.
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.
9 How did you feel when you found out? - I really bad.

Doplňte správnou předložku.

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

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.)

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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.
  • c I've eaten.
  • b I'm tired of it.
  • d I'm an only child.
  • f He calmed her down.
  • g I'm crazy about her.
  • e He's employed.
  • a He's seriously ill.
  • h He was born there.

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

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

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

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.

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

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

Doplňte překlady.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...