Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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).

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.
6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.

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.
  • b Doženu vás.
  • c Dostal vyhazov.
  • g Zjistím to.
  • d Rozešel se s ní.
  • g Nezdržím tě dlouho.
  • a Chybí mu.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
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.
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.
3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
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.

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

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

Doplňte překlady vět.

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

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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.
13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
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.
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!
2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
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.
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.

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

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

3 I've bring some wine.
6 She was hit by a car.
9 I give it to him and I think he keep it.
5 The house was sell for 20.000.
8 He have an accident and was take to hospital.
10 He be here a moment ago and he leave a message for you.
4 He's speak to her.
7 They meet years ago and become friends.
1 Where be you last night?
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.

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

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.

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

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

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

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

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
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.
5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.
7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.
9 How did you feel when you found out? - I really bad.

Doplňte správnou předložku.

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

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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1
9
7
6
8
5
3
2
10

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

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
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.
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.
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.
1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

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.
8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
5 To get a driving licence, you must first make/get/pass a driving test.
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.
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.
9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is wrapped/retired/admitted.
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.

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

Doplňte překlady.

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

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

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.

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

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...