Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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).

8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
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.

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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.
9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
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.
8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

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

Doplňte překlady vět.

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

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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!
10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
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.
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.
12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

11 Viděli ji, jak odchází. She leaving.
2 Bude povýšena. She'll .
5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
12 Našli ji o týden později. She a week later.
10 Ví se o něm, že je bohatý. He to be rich.
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.
4 Srazilo je nákladní auto. They by a truck.
3 Mohli by ho vyhodit z práce. He could .
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!
2 I've a big mistake.
6 We can't without their help.
15 it sense to you?
14 He it to her angry.
9 These photos me want to go on holiday.
8 I need to a phone call.
1 Have you your homework?
12 I only have 20 dollars. Will it ?
7 They a lot of damage when they broke in.
11 He a lot of money last year.
10 Please your best. It's very important.
4 How did you at school? Were you a good student?
13 This dress me look fat.
5 I'm running late. I won't it in time.

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

Doplňte správnou předložku.

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

2
10
9
1
6
5
4
8
7
3

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

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
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.
5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

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.

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.
1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
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.
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.
9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is wrapped/retired/admitted.
3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
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.

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

Doplňte překlady.

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

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

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

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...