Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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).

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
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?
9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
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.
4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

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

Doplňte překlady vět.

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
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.
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.
13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
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?
4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
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.

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

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

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

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

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.

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

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.
7 Toto slovo se často neužívá. This word often.
9 Vzali ho na vysokou. He to college.
1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
8 Článek napsala dívka. The article by a girl.
5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
2 Bude povýšena. She'll .
12 Našli ji o týden později. She a week later.
11 Viděli ji, jak odchází. She leaving.
10 Ví se o něm, že je bohatý. He to be rich.
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.

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

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

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

Doplňte správnou předložku.

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

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.)

7
8
6
4
1
9
10
3
2
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.
  • c I've eaten.
  • a He's seriously ill.
  • h He was born there.
  • d I'm an only child.
  • g I'm crazy about her.
  • f He calmed her down.
  • e He's employed.
  • b I'm tired of it.

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

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.
4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
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.
8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
5 To get a driving licence, you must first make/get/pass a driving test.
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.
8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
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.
10 The part of a street used for walking is called the jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.
2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.

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

Doplňte překlady.

7 Nejezdím po městě autem. I don't drive the city.
8 Odjíždím v pátek ráno. I'm leaving Friday morning.
14 Ať neodchází! Don't him go!
4 Mám (moc) rád italské jídlo. I'm of Italian food.
2 Doufejme, že to vyjde. Let's hope it'll off.
9 Byla okradena dvěma muži. She by two men.
11 Mám raději čaj než kávu. I tea to coffee.
6 Zvykl jsem si na to. I used to it.
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.
5 Nechám to na vás. I'll it up to you.
12 Vyzvednu tě na letišti. I'll you up at the airport.
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.

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

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.

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

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...