Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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.
6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
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.
7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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.
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.
1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
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.

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

Doplňte překlady vět.

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

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
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.
4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
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.

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.
11 It's getting better. - It's getting .
1 I have to work tomorrow. - I'm taking a day tomorrow.
7 The computer is still on. - The computer is .
15 He does hardly any work. - He works really .
4 I threw it away. - I it.
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.
9 It cost at least 300. - It cost at 300.
2 He's found a job. - He was .
10 I like both beer and wine. - I like beer wine.
12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
3 She needn't know about it. - She know about it.

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

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

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

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

6 How many times did you try it? - I it at least five times.
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.
5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
9 How did you feel when you found out? - I really bad.
3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
1 Where did you go on holiday? - We to the seaside.
2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.

Doplňte správnou předložku.

6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
2 We'll meet the airport.
3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
1 Have you ever been the USA?
12 We'are all very sorry her death.
11 It's not for kids. You must be 18 years old to buy it.
5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
9 It looks you are having a great time.
4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
8 She used to work a teacher.
7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
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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7
3
2
5
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10
8
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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.
  • e He's employed.
  • d I'm an only child.
  • h He was born there.
  • a He's seriously ill.
  • f He calmed her down.
  • g I'm crazy about her.
  • b I'm tired of it.
  • c I've eaten.

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
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.
1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

4 Řekni mu, ať se uklidní. Tell him to down.
3 Chtějí si užít (života). They want to it up.
5 Musím se přihlásit v hotelu. I must in at the hotel.
2 Měl by nechat kouření. He should up smoking.
6 Ceny domů vzrostly o... House prices up by ...
12 Došel mi benzín. I've out of petrol.
10 Čti dál. on reading.
9 Vydržte chvilku. Hold a minute.
14 (Dávej) pozor! Watch !
13 Vyrazíme brzy ráno. We'll out early.
7 Mám pustit televizi? Shall I on the TV?
1 Už jsem zjistil, kolik to stojí. I've out how much it costs.
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.
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.
1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
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.
10 The part of a street used for walking is called the jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is wrapped/retired/admitted.
8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.

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

Doplňte překlady.

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

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.

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

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

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...