Exercises

Přeložte.

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

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

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

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
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.
3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.

Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

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

Doplňte překlady vět.

12 Počkám, až přijde. I'll wait him to come.
5 Doufám, že ne. I hope .
11 To jídlo se může zkazit. The food may bad.
4 Budete muset počkat. You'll wait.
8 Pokud vím... As as I know ...
13 Bude to hotovo do pátku. It'll be finished Friday.
3 Je mi to jedno. I don't (about it).
9 Neměl bys mu o tom říkat. You tell him.
14 Co tím myslíte? What do you by that?
1 Chystám se k odchodu. I'm to leave.
2 Byli jsme okradeni. We were .
10 Lepší by bylo počkat. It better to wait.
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 ...
  • b what happened to her.
  • h although she shouldn't know.
  • f which made him angry.
  • a for about two years now.
  • c but he sold it soon after.
  • g until they came back.
  • e but he isn't answering the phone.
  • d but it wasn't my fault.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
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.
8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
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.
3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?

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.

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.
7 The computer is still on. - The computer is .
9 It cost at least 300. - It cost at 300.
3 She needn't know about it. - She know about it.
12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
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.
4 I threw it away. - I it.
11 It's getting better. - It's getting .
6 You can get there by car. - You have to there.
1 I have to work tomorrow. - I'm taking a day tomorrow.
2 He's found a job. - He was .
13 They helped me do it. - I did it .

Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

4 He's speak to her.
10 He be here a moment ago and he leave a message for you.
7 They meet years ago and become friends.
9 I give it to him and I think he keep it.
5 The house was sell for 20.000.
3 I've bring some wine.
1 Where be you last night?
2 I haven't see you for ages!
8 He have an accident and was take to hospital.
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?
5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.
11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
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.

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

Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
11 Viděli ji, jak odchází. She leaving.
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 .
2 Bude povýšena. She'll .
6 Tato auta se vyrábí v Japonsku. These cars in Japan.
10 Ví se o něm, že je bohatý. He to be rich.
3 Mohli by ho vyhodit z práce. He could .
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.

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

Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

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

Doplňte správnou předložku.

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.
3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
8 She used to work a teacher.
4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
1 Have you ever been the USA?
2 We'll meet the airport.
9 It looks you are having a great time.
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.)

1
10
9
7
4
6
3
2
8
5

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

Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

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.
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.
3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.

Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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

Doplňte překlady.

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

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

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

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...