Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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.
2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
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.
  • c Dostal vyhazov.
  • f Vymyslel si to.
  • g Zjistím to.
  • g Nezdržím tě dlouho.
  • b Doženu vás.
  • d Rozešel se s ní.
  • e Nechám si to na sobě.
  • a Chybí mu.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
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.
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.
7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

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

Doplňte překlady vět.

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

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?
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.
11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
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!
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.
8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
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.

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

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

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

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.
8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
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.

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

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

4 Srazilo je nákladní auto. They by a truck.
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 .
8 Článek napsala dívka. The article by a girl.
11 Viděli ji, jak odchází. She leaving.
1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
3 Mohli by ho vyhodit z práce. He could .
5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
10 Ví se o něm, že je bohatý. He to be rich.
7 Toto slovo se často neužívá. This word often.
9 Vzali ho na vysokou. He to college.

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

Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

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

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

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

Doplňte správnou předložku.

3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
8 She used to work a teacher.
6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
9 It looks you are having a great time.
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.
10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
12 We'are all very sorry her death.
1 Have you ever been the USA?
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.)

1
5
2
7
3
10
8
4
6
9

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

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
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.
8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

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.
3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
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.
9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is wrapped/retired/admitted.
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.
6 When you get well again after being ill, you have tired/recovered/fainted.
4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
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.

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

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

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

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...