Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Přeložte do češtiny.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 3

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    • Odpovězte celou větou kladně a potom záporně.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 7

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Řekněte anglicky. Použijte nápovědu.

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

    Exercise 9

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    • Převeďte věty do času přítomného prostého a minulého prostého.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte 2. či 3. stupeň přídavných jmen.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 12

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    • Přeložte. Soustřeďte se na předložky.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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?
    • h It wasn't very expensive.
    • j No, he's an only child.
    • b We met on the bus.
    • i Usually twice a week.
    • f No, we'll have to wait.
    • g Yes, I spoke to him last week.
    • e No, I won't be able to.
    • c She had to go to work.
    • a No, I told nobody.
    • 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.

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

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

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

    Exercise 18

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    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

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

    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.

    2 What are you here? Are you waiting for someone?
    13 We're late but we can still it in time.
    8 How much money does he ?
    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.
    7 It doesn't sense. I get it.
    10 Please sure that you have enough money.
    3 She's dinner just now.
    15 Stop fun of me!
    1 You are a big mistake!
    9 Can you a reservation for me? I'll my best.
    6 Do you any sports?
    14 He it to her happy.
    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 23

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    • Vyberte správné slovo podle výkladu.

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

    Exercise 24

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    • Doplňte podle kontextu slova other, another nebo else.

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

    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.

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

    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.