Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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.
8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.
8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
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.
10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
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.
9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

8 I saw it on TV yesterday when I was watching news.
7 I had accident when driving to work this morning.
11 A boy from US met girl from Europe.
4 I bought new car. - What did you do with old one?
12 He's American who makes lot of money.
3 Can you lend me money? - I don't have money.
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 .
1 Is there place where we could have dinner?
5 Have wine! - Thanks, I don't drink alcohol.
9 Would you like more cake? - Yes. I haven't had yet.

Doplňte překlady vět.

14 Co tím myslíte? What do you by that?
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.
7 Kolikrát jsi to už viděl? How many have you seen it?
5 Doufám, že ne. I hope .
1 Chystám se k odchodu. I'm to leave.
6 Kolik peněz tam je? How money is there?
8 Pokud vím... As as I know ...
10 Lepší by bylo počkat. It better to wait.
9 Neměl bys mu o tom říkat. You tell him.
3 Je mi to jedno. I don't (about it).
2 Byli jsme okradeni. We were .

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
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.
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.
11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
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!
7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.

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

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

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

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

Utvořte otázky. Ptejte se na zvýrazněná slova.

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

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
9 Vzali ho na vysokou. He to college.
2 Bude povýšena. She'll .
6 Tato auta se vyrábí v Japonsku. These cars in Japan.
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 .
8 Článek napsala dívka. The article by a girl.
12 Našli ji o týden později. She a week later.
5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
7 Toto slovo se často neužívá. This word often.
11 Viděli ji, jak odchází. She leaving.

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

Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

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

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

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

Doplňte správnou předložku.

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.
10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
2 We'll meet the airport.
7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
8 She used to work a teacher.
6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
12 We'are all very sorry her death.
1 Have you ever been the USA?
11 It's not for kids. You must be 18 years old to buy it.
3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.

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.)

4
3
8
2
10
1
6
7
5
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.
  • e He's employed.
  • h He was born there.
  • a He's seriously ill.
  • f He calmed her down.
  • c I've eaten.
  • d I'm an only child.
  • g I'm crazy about her.
  • b I'm tired of it.

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

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

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

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.
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.
8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
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.
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.
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.
6 When you get well again after being ill, you have tired/recovered/fainted.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...