Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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).

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

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

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

Doplňte překlady vět.

1 Chystám se k odchodu. I'm to leave.
8 Pokud vím... As as I know ...
13 Bude to hotovo do pátku. It'll be finished Friday.
10 Lepší by bylo počkat. It better to wait.
2 Byli jsme okradeni. We were .
6 Kolik peněz tam je? How money is there?
5 Doufám, že ne. I hope .
11 To jídlo se může zkazit. The food may bad.
3 Je mi to jedno. I don't (about it).
7 Kolikrát jsi to už viděl? How many have you seen it?
12 Počkám, až přijde. I'll wait him to come.
4 Budete muset počkat. You'll wait.
14 Co tím myslíte? What do you by that?
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 ...
  • a for about two years now.
  • f which made him angry.
  • e but he isn't answering the phone.
  • d but it wasn't my fault.
  • c but he sold it soon after.
  • b what happened to her.
  • g until they came back.
  • h although she shouldn't know.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

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

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

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

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

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.

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

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

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

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

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

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

Doplňte správnou předložku.

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

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
8
6
3
2
9
10
1
7
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.
  • b I'm tired of it.
  • a He's seriously ill.
  • g I'm crazy about her.
  • h He was born there.
  • c I've eaten.
  • f He calmed her down.
  • d I'm an only child.
  • e He's employed.

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

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.
6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
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.
4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is wrapped/retired/admitted.
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.
3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...