Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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.
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.
7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
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.
  • d Rozešel se s ní.
  • g Nezdržím tě dlouho.
  • g Zjistím to.
  • c Dostal vyhazov.
  • a Chybí mu.
  • f Vymyslel si to.
  • e Nechám si to na sobě.
  • b Doženu vás.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
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.
6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
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.
1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

12 He's American who makes lot of money.
2 Are there other ways? I can't think of .
3 Can you lend me money? - I don't have money.
13 Take meat out of bag and put it in fridge.
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.
5 Have wine! - Thanks, I don't drink alcohol.
7 I had accident when driving to work this morning.
1 Is there place where we could have dinner?
14 I had busy day at work. I'm going to bed.
9 Would you like more cake? - Yes. I haven't had yet.
10 USA and Canada are almost same size.
11 A boy from US met girl from Europe.

Doplňte překlady vět.

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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.
8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
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.
2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
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.
4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.

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.

5 You must take off your glasses. - You must put your glasses.
12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
11 It's getting better. - It's getting .
4 I threw it away. - I it.
6 You can get there by car. - You have to there.
10 I like both beer and wine. - I like beer wine.
3 She needn't know about it. - She know about it.
7 The computer is still on. - The computer is .
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 .
15 He does hardly any work. - He works really .
13 They helped me do it. - I did it .
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.

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

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

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.

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

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

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

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

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

Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

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.
12 I only have 20 dollars. Will it ?
15 it sense to you?
4 How did you at school? Were you a good student?
2 I've a big mistake.
3 Stop fun of me!
8 I need to a phone call.
11 He a lot of money last year.
14 He it to her angry.
10 Please your best. It's very important.
13 This dress me look fat.
1 Have you your homework?

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

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

Doplňte správnou předložku.

9 It looks you are having a great time.
4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
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.
3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
2 We'll meet the airport.
1 Have you ever been the USA?
12 We'are all very sorry her death.
7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.

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.)

8
10
5
6
3
2
4
7
9
1

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

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

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

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.
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.
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.
3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
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.
10 The part of a street used for walking is called the jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
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.

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

Doplňte překlady.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...