Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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.
1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
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.
3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
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.
  • g Nezdržím tě dlouho.
  • f Vymyslel si to.
  • d Rozešel se s ní.
  • c Dostal vyhazov.
  • a Chybí mu.
  • b Doženu vás.
  • g Zjistím to.
  • e Nechám si to na sobě.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
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?
9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
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.
1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
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.

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

5 Have wine! - Thanks, I don't drink alcohol.
8 I saw it on TV yesterday when I was watching news.
7 I had accident when driving to work this morning.
13 Take meat out of bag and put it in fridge.
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.
10 USA and Canada are almost same size.
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.
3 Can you lend me money? - I don't have money.
1 Is there place where we could have dinner?
2 Are there other ways? I can't think of .
12 He's American who makes lot of money.

Doplňte překlady vět.

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

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
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.
2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
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.
1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
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.

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.

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

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

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

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?
9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
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.
6 I've known her for 2 years.
4 I told Bob and Jane about it.
9 He drank five beers.
3 Nobody else knows about it.
8 I haven't sent it yet.
2 I've been waiting for an hour.
1 He left for work an hour ago.
10 I've been learning English for a year.

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

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

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

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

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

Doplňte správnou předložku.

7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
8 She used to work a teacher.
10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
9 It looks you are having a great time.
3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
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.
5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
1 Have you ever been the USA?
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.)

4
2
3
8
5
1
9
6
10
7

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

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
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.
4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.
9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
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.
6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

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.

9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is wrapped/retired/admitted.
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.
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.
4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
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.
7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
10 The part of a street used for walking is called the jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
5 To get a driving licence, you must first make/get/pass a driving test.

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

Doplňte překlady.

1 Zamilovala se do něho. She in love with him.
2 Doufejme, že to vyjde. Let's hope it'll off.
11 Mám raději čaj než kávu. I tea to coffee.
7 Nejezdím po městě autem. I don't drive the city.
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.
4 Mám (moc) rád italské jídlo. I'm of Italian food.
10 Bude to stát spoustu peněz. It'll cost a of money.
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.
13 Jeďte po této cestě. Go this road.
12 Vyzvednu tě na letišti. I'll you up at the airport.

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.

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

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.

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

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...