Exercises

Přeložte.

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

4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
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.
6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.
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.
2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
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.
  • d Rozešel se s ní.
  • e Nechám si to na sobě.
  • c Dostal vyhazov.
  • f Vymyslel si to.
  • g Nezdržím tě dlouho.
  • b Doženu vás.
  • a Chybí mu.
  • g Zjistím to.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
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.
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?

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

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

Doplňte překlady vět.

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

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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.
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.
10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
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.
3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.

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.

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

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

7 They meet years ago and become friends.
3 I've bring some wine.
2 I haven't see you for ages!
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.
10 He be here a moment ago and he leave a message for you.
1 Where be you last night?
5 The house was sell for 20.000.
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.

7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
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.
2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
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.

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

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

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

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

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

4 When did they send it? - They it last night.
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.
3 Did you get my message? - No, I no message.
7 Did you buy any wine? - No, I only food.
8 Did you understand him? - I only a few words.
2 When did he lose his job? - He his job last year.
1 Where did you go on holiday? - We to the seaside.

Doplňte správnou předložku.

7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
12 We'are all very sorry her death.
2 We'll meet the airport.
9 It looks you are having a great time.
3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
1 Have you ever been the USA?
5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
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.
10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.

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.)

5
3
10
8
4
2
1
9
6
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.
  • h He was born there.
  • d I'm an only child.
  • a He's seriously ill.
  • e He's employed.
  • f He calmed her down.
  • b I'm tired of it.
  • c I've eaten.
  • g I'm crazy about her.

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

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

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

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.
2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
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.
6 When you get well again after being ill, you have tired/recovered/fainted.
11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
5 To get a driving licence, you must first make/get/pass a driving test.
7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
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.

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

Doplňte překlady.

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

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.

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

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

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...