Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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).

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

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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.
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.
7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
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.
1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

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

Doplňte překlady vět.

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

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
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.
13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.

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 .
9 It cost at least 300. - It cost at 300.
7 The computer is still on. - The computer is .
4 I threw it away. - I it.
13 They helped me do it. - I did it .
10 I like both beer and wine. - I like beer wine.
8 Don't bring him with you. - Feel to bring him with you.
15 He does hardly any work. - He works really .
1 I have to work tomorrow. - I'm taking a day tomorrow.
5 You must take off your glasses. - You must put your glasses.
12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
2 He's found a job. - He was .
14 What time do you go to bed? - What time do you up?
6 You can get there by car. - You have to there.
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.
5 The house was sell for 20.000.
6 She was hit by a car.
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.
1 Where be you last night?
8 He have an accident and was take to hospital.
4 He's speak to her.
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.

Doplňte správnou předložku.

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

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.

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

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

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.
2 Bude povýšena. She'll .
5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .
3 Mohli by ho vyhodit z práce. He could .
7 Toto slovo se často neužívá. This word often.
11 Viděli ji, jak odchází. She leaving.
9 Vzali ho na vysokou. He to college.
1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
8 Článek napsala dívka. The article by a girl.
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.

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

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

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

Doplňte správnou předložku.

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

1
10
4
7
3
5
6
2
9
8

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

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
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.
5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
8 He says he was there. - He said he there.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

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.

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.
10 The part of a street used for walking is called the jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
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.
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.
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.

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

Doplňte překlady.

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

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

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.

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

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...