Exercises

Exercise 1

  • sentence
  • 982

    • Přeložte.

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

    Exercise 2

  • check
  • 984

    • Poslechněte si nahrávku a určete, zda je tvrzení pravdivé (true), nebo nepravdivé (false).

    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.

    Exercise 3

  • join
  • 985

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

    Exercise 4

  • check
  • 986

    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    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.
    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.

    Exercise 5

  • fil
  • 987

    • Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

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

    Exercise 6

  • sentence
  • 988

    • Doplňte překlady vět.

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

    Exercise 7

  • join
  • 989

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

    Exercise 8

  • check
  • 990

    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    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!
    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.
    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).

    Exercise 9

  • sentence
  • 992

    • Doplňte druhou větu tak, aby měla opačný význam.

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

    Exercise 10

  • fil
  • 993

    • Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

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

    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.

    Exercise 11

  • fil
  • 995

    • Doplňte správnou předložku.

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

    Američané často jako výraz díků říkají: I appreciate it. - Vážím si toho., Oceňuji to. (appreciate əˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt - oceňovat, vážit si)

    Exercise 12

  • sentence
  • 997

    • Utvořte otázky. Ptejte se na zvýrazněná slova.

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

    Exercise 13

  • sentence
  • 998

    • Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

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

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

    Exercise 14

  • fil
  • 1000

    • Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

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

    Exercise 15

  • sentence
  • 1001

    • Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

  • fil
  • 1002

    • Doplňte správnou předložku.

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

    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...

    Exercise 17

  • sentence
  • 1004

    • Napište věty, které uslyšíte. Neužívejte stažené tvary. (Pište celými slovy.)

    6
    3
    1
    2
    9
    7
    8
    5
    4
    10

    Exercise 18

  • join
  • 1005

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

    Exercise 19

  • sentence
  • 1006

    • Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.

    Exercise 20

  • sentence-color
  • 1007

    • Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

    Exercise 21

  • sentence
  • 1008

    • Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

    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?
    6 Ceny domů vzrostly o... House prices up by ...
    10 Čti dál. on reading.
    9 Vydržte chvilku. Hold a minute.
    13 Vyrazíme brzy ráno. We'll out early.
    4 Řekni mu, ať se uklidní. Tell him to down.
    3 Chtějí si užít (života). They want to it up.
    8 Letadlo už odstartovalo. The plane has off.
    11 Můžeme to odložit? Can we it off?
    12 Došel mi benzín. I've out of petrol.
    5 Musím se přihlásit v hotelu. I must in at the hotel.
    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.).

    Exercise 23

  • check
  • 1012

    • Vyberte správné slovo podle výkladu.

    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
    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.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first make/get/pass a driving test.

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

    Exercise 24

  • sentence
  • 1014

    • Doplňte překlady.

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

    Ať 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.

    Exercise 25

  • sentence-color-r
  • 1016

    • Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

    Exercise 26

  • sentence
  • 1018

    • Přeložte.

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