Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
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.
2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
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.

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

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

Doplňte překlady vět.

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

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

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.
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.
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?
8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.

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.

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

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

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

5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.
9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
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.
12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
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.

3 Nobody else knows about it.
6 I've known her for 2 years.
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.
9 He drank five beers.
4 I told Bob and Jane about it.
8 I haven't sent it yet.
1 He left for work an hour ago.
7 It cost me over 500 dollars.

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

10 Ví se o něm, že je bohatý. He to be rich.
7 Toto slovo se často neužívá. This word often.
5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
11 Viděli ji, jak odchází. She leaving.
2 Bude povýšena. She'll .
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.
6 Tato auta se vyrábí v Japonsku. These cars in Japan.
9 Vzali ho na vysokou. He to college.
12 Našli ji o týden později. She a week later.

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

Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

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

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

1 Where did you go on holiday? - We to the seaside.
4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
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.
10 Did you write down his name? - No, I his number.
3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
5 How long did you spend there? - We a week there.
2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.

Doplňte správnou předložku.

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

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.)

10
5
9
2
8
3
6
1
7
4

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

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
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.
7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

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.

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.
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.
2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
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.
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.
9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is wrapped/retired/admitted.
3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.

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

Doplňte překlady.

14 Ať neodchází! Don't him go!
5 Nechám to na vás. I'll it up to you.
6 Zvykl jsem si na to. I used to it.
4 Mám (moc) rád italské jídlo. I'm of Italian food.
12 Vyzvednu tě na letišti. I'll you up at the airport.
1 Zamilovala se do něho. She in love with him.
10 Bude to stát spoustu peněz. It'll cost a of money.
8 Odjíždím v pátek ráno. I'm leaving Friday morning.
3 To zní zajímavě. That interesting.
9 Byla okradena dvěma muži. She by two men.
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.
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.

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

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.

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