Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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).

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.
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.
3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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.
1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
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.
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.
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?

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

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

Doplňte překlady vět.

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

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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.
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.
6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
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.
4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?

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.

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

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

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

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.

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

4 I told Bob and Jane about it.
5 We'll spend the weekend at the seaside.
6 I've known her for 2 years.
1 He left for work an hour ago.
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.
10 I've been learning English for a year.
9 He drank five beers.

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

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

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

Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

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

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

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

Doplňte správnou předložku.

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

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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1
6
3
8
7
9
2
4
5

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

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.
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.
4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
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.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
5 To get a driving licence, you must first make/get/pass a driving test.
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.
8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
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.
11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
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.

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

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.

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

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

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...