Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Přeložte do češtiny.

    14 She keeps talking about it.
    8 We met several times.
    2 Take a look at this!
    13 Let's go shopping!
    15 He doesn't care about her.
    19 That sounds interesting.
    12 She never speaks to me.
    20 It feels great!
    11 I'll pick you up at the airport.
    17 I spent an hour looking for it.
    1 What are you watching?
    4 She knew nothing about it.
    16 Shall we sit down?
    5 He tries hard to be the best.
    3 Tell him not to buy it.
    10 What time does your plane land?
    6 It'll be best to take a taxi.
    9 Is this your first time here?
    18 There's no need to worry.
    7 It was nice meeting you.

    Feel je cítit nebo cítit se, ale lze jej užít i pro popis pocitu, který něco vyvolává. Např. It feels good. - Je to dobrý pocit., It feels cold. - Studí to. ap.

    Exercise 2

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    • Utvořte otázky. Ptejte se na zvýrazněná slova.

    7 Bob broke his leg last week.
    6 Only ten people came there.
    10 We got there at seven.
    5 It costs twenty dollars.
    3 They're going to arrange it.
    9 He goes there twice a week.
    11 He's got no children.
    1 I'm watching the news.
    2 Frank is coming too.
    12 It's going to take a week.
    4 We'll meet on Wednesday.
    8 She's afraid of flying.

    Exercise 3

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    • Odpovězte celou větou kladně a potom záporně.

    8 Should I tell her?
    1 Are you hungry?
    9 Could he do it for us?
    5 Is she coming too?
    2 Does he know?
    3 Can they help us?
    7 Do they agree?
    6 Will you be there?
    4 Have you got any money?
    10 Am I right?

    Right znamená správný či správně, ale lze ho užít i v ujišťovacích dotazech. Např. Is that right? - Je to tak? či pouze Right? - Že (ano)?

    Exercise 4

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    • Napište anglicky celými slovy číselné údaje.

    13 Charles II and Henry VIII
    8 9,756,004
    5 4.6,000,000
    11 bus number 102
    7 35,785
    1 on May 1st and 26th
    10 in the 1980s
    3 246 people
    2 He was 52nd.
    9 in the year 2015
    12 phone number 670098883
    6 0.05 seconds
    4 3,500

    V psané angličtině (v novinách ap.) můžete často u částek a hodnot narazit na zkratky K či k pro tisíc (z anglického kilo) a M či m pro milion (million). Např.: They spent $2.5M. - “Utratili 2,5 milionu dolarů.”, It cost $15k. - “Stálo to 15 tisíc dolarů.” Podobně se užívá i zkratka B či bn pro miliardy (billion).

    Exercise 5

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    • Odpovězte celou větou podle nápovědy.

    10 Did you have a good time? great time
    13 When did you see him? last week
    12 What did she tell you? nothing
    9 What did you drink? only tea
    4 What are we going to do? ask them for help
    5 How much did it cost? 2000 dollars
    8 Did he cause any problems? no problems
    6 When is she coming back? on Friday
    7 What did they want? more money
    3 When did she come back? at 2 a.m.
    11 Were there any problems? lots of
    14 Did you travel by bus? no, hire a car
    2 How many dogs does she have? 2 dogs
    1 How often does he exercise? 3x a week

    Sloveso hire lze v britské angličtině užít i pro člověka i věc. V americké angličtině se ale hire užívá jen o pracovnících. Pro pronájem věcí (půjčování za peníze) se v USA užívá rent. Např.: We rented a car. - Půjčili jsme si auto. ap.

    Exercise 6

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    • Utvořte věty opačného významu.

    1 He speaks English.
    8 There were more people.
    9 They could help us.
    7 She's got a lot of friends.
    6 There's too much water.
    5 She doesn't like travelling.
    2 She should tell them.
    3 I'm going to tell him.
    4 You should eat less meat.
    10 We'll be able to come.

    Exercise 7

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    • Utvořte věty oznamovací v čase přítomném, budoucím a minulém prostém.

    9 he, not like the food
    3 she, send us, messages
    4 we, meet, on the bus
    2 my parents, know
    5 I, give him, the money
    1 he, speak about it
    6 she, sit between us
    7 we, spend weekends abroad
    10 the car, be, not expensive
    8 our dog, not eat that

    Exercise 8

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    • Řekněte anglicky. Použijte nápovědu.

    10 To je (ale) škoda!
    pity
    5 Neříkej mu o tom!
    tell
    8 Nehádejme se!
    let, argue
    9 Hezky to voní.
    smell
    6 Požádej ji, ať přijde.
    ask, come
    7 To bude mnohem lepší.
    better
    2 Pojďme ke mně (domů)!
    my place
    1 To zní dobře!
    sound
    3 Ať mi zavolá! (on)
    let, call
    4 Vypadá to zajímavě.
    look

    Exercise 9

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    • Převeďte věty do času přítomného prostého a minulého prostého.

    1 She's feeling good.
    8 I'm writing some e-mails.
    10 I'm drinking beer.
    3 It's snowing.
    6 He's coming.
    2 Bob is trying hard.
    9 He's bringing her flowers.
    5 School is beginning.
    7 She's sleeping late.
    4 She's making dinner.

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte 2. či 3. stupeň přídavných jmen.

    5 My idea was bad but his idea is even .
    6 It's such a bad film! I think it's the film of all.
    3 He may be fast, but he isn't the in the world.
    9 He tried so hard. He really did his .
    1 He's tall but he isn't the boy in the family.
    7 Jane is so beautiful. She's the girl that I know.
    2 My dog is big, but his dog is even .
    11 He's good at tennis, but I am much .
    12 There were only 9 people last time, but today there are even .
    10 You didn't try enough. You must try next time.
    8 It's very dangerous. You should be careful.
    4 That house is expensive, but this house is much .

    Pozor na předložku: be good at ... - být dobrý v... Např.: He's good at it. - Jde mu to., Je v tom dobrý., I'm really bad at that. - To mi vůbec nejde. Slovo even se užívá ke zdůraznění jako české ještě nebo dokonce či v záporu jako ani. Např. He didn't even say goodbye. - Ani se nerozloučil. ap.

    Exercise 11

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    • Použijte gerundium k vytvoření věty obdobného významu.

    7 It should be easy to repair.
    9 I dislike it when I have to wait.
    5 We love it when we go out.
    4 He continued to read.
    8 It will be hard to solve.
    3 Music started to play.
    6 He hates it when he gets up early.
    11 She works hard and she enjoys it.
    2 They love to sing.
    12 I can remember that he told her.
    10 I hate it when people lie to me.
    1 He likes to play games.

    Exercise 12

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    • Přeložte. Soustřeďte se na předložky.

    2 You are among friends.
    11 You can't take it on the plane.
    10 I'm ready for anything.
    8 He lives in the flat above me.
    4 people aged between 30 and 50
    9 He sits in front of the TV.
    1 She left for work an hour ago.
    13 We are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    5 The worst is behind us.
    12 Go down this road.
    7 What else do you like besides watching TV?
    3 It's just around the corner.
    6 I'll wait outside the shop.
    14 Someone's knocking at the door.

    Zaklepat na něco je anglicky to knock on, např. He knocked on the door., ale pokud někdo stojí u dveří a klepe, užije se běžně i at the door. Ustálené spojení to answer the door pak znamená: (jít) otevřít (někomu, kdo klepe či zvoní).

    Exercise 13

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    • Vyberte správnou předložku.

    11 What are you doing in/at/on Friday?
    7 She's afraid to/of/about flying.
    10 We were at/in/on the seaside not on/in/at the mountains.
    6 We often meet at/on/inside the bus or in/on/at the bus stop.
    8 Walk over/through/by the bridge and then turn left.
    5 She asked me to/at/for it and I gave it for/to/at her.
    9 My birthday is at/on/in 3rd March.
    3 It's freezing outside. The temperature is under/below/behind zero.
    13 Meet me on/to/at the airport in/at/on eight o'clock.
    1 We'll meet at half to/after/past seven in/at/to my place.
    4 There are lots of people at/in/about the streets.
    2 It's (a) quarter to/at/from six.
    12 I'll make a reservation in/at/to the Marriott Hotel.

    Rozkaz: Meet me ... lze česky přeložit jako Sejdeme se ... (tam a tam).

    Exercise 14

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu nejvhodnější předložky či spojky.

    12 You should do it soon possible.
    8 There were thousands people in the streets.
    10 I'm going to stay three days.
    3 I got it my friend.
    7 He died the age 95.
    4 Can I have a glass water?
    2 I met her the bus my way to work.
    5 Can you tell me more it?
    6 She looks happier yesterday. She was very sad.
    13 I go to see him time time.
    1 We'll go car to be there time.
    9 It will cost more two thousand dollars.
    11 Hurry up! Our bus leaves ten minutes.
    14 He speaks about it every occasion.

    Užitečné předložkové spojení: without somebody's knowing - bez něčího vědomí. Např.: He did it without my knowing. - Udělal to bez mého vědomí.

    Exercise 15

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    • Spojte související výroky.

    • 1 Why did Jane leave?
    • 2 Can we go now?
    • 3 Did you tell anybody?
    • 4 Did you speak to Bob?
    • 5 Where did you meet?
    • 6 How often do you go there?
    • 7 Will you come to the party?
    • 8 Did you go on holiday?
    • 9 Does he have any siblings?
    • 10 How much did it cost?
    • a No, I told nobody.
    • e No, I won't be able to.
    • h It wasn't very expensive.
    • b We met on the bus.
    • j No, he's an only child.
    • f No, we'll have to wait.
    • c She had to go to work.
    • i Usually twice a week.
    • g Yes, I spoke to him last week.
    • d Yes, we went on a road trip.

    Road trip rəʊdtrɪp je delší cesta pro zábavu podniknutá po silnici (hl. autem). Např.: We went on a road trip around the US. - Objeli jsme autem USA.

    Exercise 16

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    • Vyberte správné slovo.

    9 It should take only little/few time.
    8 I have only little/a few friends.
    6 That's too much/many money.
    14 There was few/little rain last year.
    13 He made much/many mistakes.
    19 How many/much beers did you have?
    1 How many/much will it cost?
    4 I tried it many/much times.
    12 I speak very little/few English.
    15 He causes too many/much trouble.
    2 I don't eat many/much meat.
    11 There are little/few cars in the streets.
    7 There were less/fewer people.
    5 There wasn't very/much time.
    18 Are there any other/another ideas?
    3 There will be many/much people.
    10 How many/much water do you drink every day?
    17 He should get other/another chance.
    16 It'll be many/much better.

    Látková podstatná jména jako tea, coffee, beer ap., jsou sice obecně nepočitatelná, ale pokud hovoříme o konkrétních porcích, druzích ap., jde již o slovo počitatelné. Takže např. You drink too much coffee., ale I had too many coffees., podobně I drank too much beer., ale How many beers did you have? ap.

    Exercise 17

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    • Přeložte pomocí účelového infinitivu.

    13 Prosila mě, abych jí dal další šanci. ask, give, chance
    6 Potřebuji, abys mi pomohl. need you, help
    4 Abys měl peníze, musíš pracovat. work, have money
    2 Řekni jí, ať počká. tell, wait
    8 Chci, abys to udělal hned. want you, do, right now
    9 Učím se anglicky, abych rozuměl cizincům. learn, understand, foreigner
    12 Beru si taxi, abych nepřišel pozdě. take, taxi, be late
    5 Jsem tady, abych si s ní promluvil. speak to
    3 Volám, abych ti řekl... call, tell
    7 Řekni jim, aby na nás nečekali. tell, wait
    1 Požádej ho, aby mi to poslal. ask, send
    11 Zavolám bratrovi, aby mě odvezl na letiště. call, take, to the airport
    10 Musíme si pospíšit, abychom tam byli včas. hurry, in time

    By chance znamená náhodou. They met by chance. - Potkali se náhodou.

    Exercise 18

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    1 If you eat too much, you will be smart/fat/rich.
    12 If it's expensive/broken/lost, someone should repair it.
    2 If you aren't sure, you had/should/shall ask somebody.
    10 If you're tired, you should have a look/rest/pity.
    13 Don't open the door unless you feel/know/smell the person behind it.
    9 If you drink 5 beers, you'll be tall/drunk/broken.
    11 If you don't have a phone, you can use my/me/mine.
    7 If you don't know what to do, ask everybody/somebody/nobody.
    8 It's early. If you call him now, you'll spend/wake/keep him.
    6 She'll like you more if you leave/quit/let smoking.
    3 If he's so smart, why isn't he tall/rich/broken?
    5 How can he know that if somebody/nobody/everybody told him?
    4 If it is hot/cold/late, I will wear a coat.

    Nezaměňujte užití slov feel (cítit - dotykem, mít pocit) a smell (cítit - čichem)! Např.: Can you smell it? - “Cítíš to?”. Sloveso smell of ... je v angličtině neutrální - být cítit (čím). Např. It smells of petrol. - “Je to cítit po benzínu.” Spojení smell good/nice je vonět a smell bad páchnout, smrdět. Někdy má ale již samotné smell negativní kontext. Např.: Your feet smell! - “Smrdí ti nohy!”, His breath smells. - “Páchne mu z úst.” ap.

    Exercise 19

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu slova: soon, early, late, later, in time

    6 I hate people being late, so be there .
    7 He went to bed late. Don't wake him too .
    10 We agreed to meet at 6 and it's 6:20. You are again!
    8 She lived there in the 1990s. It was around 1992.
    2 Last time he was late and today he's . He's never on time.
    5 He'll call me in an hour, so we should know .
    3 I'm leaving home now. I'll be there .
    4 I have no time now. I'll look at it .
    1 He just left for a minute. He should be back .
    9 Please let me know as as possible!

    Agree with ... je souhlasit s..., ale: agree on ... znamená dohodnout se na... (čem). Lze užít též vazbu agree to (do) ... Zvolání Agreed! əˈgriːd je česky Platí!, Domluveno! či Souhlas!

    Exercise 20

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

    6 Do you any sports?
    7 It doesn't sense. I get it.
    8 How much money does he ?
    13 We're late but we can still it in time.
    9 Can you a reservation for me? I'll my best.
    14 He it to her happy.
    1 You are a big mistake!
    3 She's dinner just now.
    2 What are you here? Are you waiting for someone?
    12 Who's going to the shopping?
    4 You should your homework now.
    11 I only have 10 dollars. Will it ? - No, it costs 15 dollars.
    15 Stop fun of me!
    10 Please sure that you have enough money.
    5 I need to a phone call.

    Všimněte si, jak se anglické sloveso do pojí s podstatnými jmény končícími na -ing (často gerundiem). Vzniká tak mnoho užitečných obratů jako např. do the washing up - umýt nádobí, do the cleaning - uklidit, Let me do the talking. - Nech mluvit mě., I did a lot of thinking. - Hodně jsem přemýšlel. ap.

    Exercise 21

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    • Řekněte anglicky za pomoci gerundia. Použijte nápovědy.

    6 Kdy to dopíšeš? finish, write
    4 Zkoušej to dál! keep, try
    2 Raději cestuji vlakem. prefer, travel by train
    5 Ona mi pořád volá. keep, call, all the time
    7 Umíš si představit, že bys tady zůstal? imagine, stay
    1 Díváš se rád na televizi? watch TV
    9 Nezmínil se, že pojede do Londýna. mention, go to London
    3 Je to lepší než sedět doma. sit at home
    8 Mrzí mě, že jsem to řekl. be sorry for, say that
    10 Stýská se mi po životě na venkově. miss, live in the country

    Slovesem miss lze překládat české chybět, ale pozor na obrácení podmětu a předmětu (jako u českého slovesa postrádat)! Např.: I miss you. - Chybíš mi. (Postrádám tě.), He misses his friends. - Chybí mu jeho přátelé., I'm missing one book. - Chybí mi jedna knížka. Podstatné jméno Miss je česky slečna (před jménem).

    Exercise 22

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu vhodné slovo.

    5 I usually up at seven a.m. but today I slept long.
    4 It's my first in London. I'm staying my friend's place.
    12 There's no hurry. We have a of time.
    1 What do you usually go to bed? – At about 11 p.m.
    8 Did you talk to him? Yes, he was here 5 minutes .
    3 Will you me up at the airport? – Don't worry, I'll be there.
    10 Is he single? No, he has a wife. They married last year.
    7 I can't hear you well. Can you speak please?
    2 I wanted to buy it but I was out money.
    9 He has no siblings. He's an child.
    11 He promised to help me but he me down.
    13 Sorry, he isn't here the moment. Can I a message?
    6 What time will you be back? – I'll you know.

    Exercise 23

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    • Vyberte správné slovo podle výkladu.

    8 A child with no parents is: a widow/an orphan/a sibling
    5 A husband and his wife are: married/widowed/single
    10 If two people were married but they aren't married now, they are: husbands/widowed/divorced
    6 A man who is not married is: free/single/double
    3 If children are brothers or sisters, the are siblings/relatives/married
    4 The son of a man's daughter is his: grandpa/grandparent/grandson
    7 A person with no siblings is: an only child/a widow/a learner
    2 The mother of your father is your: grandfather/grandmother/daughter
    1 Your mother and father are your: siblings/parents/husbands
    9 If a woman's husband dies, she is: divorced/an orphan/a widow

    Exercise 24

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu slova other, another nebo else.

    6 We will find some place.
    4 What things do you like?
    1 Why do you need car?
    8 I'll come time.
    5 Let's go somewhere .
    3 What will you need?
    7 Is there anything I can do for you?
    2 What do people think?
    10 George is just New Yorker visiting London.
    9 Nobody knows that.

    Koncovka -er se užívá i pro tvoření názvů obyvatel města či místa. Např.: Londoner ˈlʌndənə (Londýňan), New Yorker njuː jɔːkə (Newyorčan), village (vesnice) - villager ˈvɪlɪdʒə (vesničan), island (ostrov) - islander ˈaɪləndə (ostrovan) ap. Nelze ji takto však užít vždy! Např. Pařížan je Parisian pəˈrɪzɪən, Říman je Roman ˈrəʊmən ap.

    Exercise 25

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    • Přeložte.

    4 Proč jsi mi to neposlal?
    18 Nemohl jsem to najít.
    9 Vypadá to dobře.
    20 Prohlédli jsme si památky.
    16 Strávili jsme týden u moře.
    8 Kdo ti to řekl?
    2 Mohl byste mi pomoct?
    6 Jdeš s námi?
    15 Přijdu o půl 6.
    1 Kde jsi včera byl?
    14 On o tom nesmí vědět.
    5 Měl jsem moc práce.
    13 John tam chodí každý den.
    7 Měl bys jí zavolat.
    19 Nebudu moci přijít.
    11 Nepotřebuji to.
    12 Jdu nakupovat.
    17 Museli jsme čekat.
    3 Jezdí do práce autem.
    10 Kolik to stojí?

    Sightseeing je složeno ze sights (památky, pamětihodnosti) a seeing (vidění, dívání se), tedy dívání se na památky. Places to visit jsou místa, která stojí za to navštívit.