Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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).

6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
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.
7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
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.
  • a Chybí mu.
  • g Nezdržím tě dlouho.
  • f Vymyslel si to.
  • e Nechám si to na sobě.
  • c Dostal vyhazov.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

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

Doplňte překlady vět.

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

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

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.

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

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

2 I haven't see you for ages!
6 She was hit by a car.
5 The house was sell for 20.000.
1 Where be you last night?
3 I've bring some wine.
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.
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.

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

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.

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

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

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

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

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

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

Doplňte správnou předložku.

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

5
10
6
7
9
3
1
2
8
4

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.
  • e He's employed.
  • a He's seriously ill.
  • c I've eaten.
  • f He calmed her down.
  • h He was born there.
  • b I'm tired of it.

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

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

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

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.
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.
6 When you get well again after being ill, you have tired/recovered/fainted.
5 To get a driving licence, you must first make/get/pass a driving test.
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.
4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...