Exercises

Exercise 1

  • sentence
  • 477

    • Přeložte do češtiny.

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

    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

  • sentence
  • 479

    • Utvořte otázky. Ptejte se na zvýrazněná slova.

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

    Exercise 3

  • sentence
  • 480

    • Odpovězte celou větou kladně a potom záporně.

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

    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

  • sentence
  • 482

    • Napište anglicky celými slovy číselné údaje.

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

    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

  • sentence
  • 484

    • Odpovězte celou větou podle nápovědy.

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

    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

  • sentence
  • 486

    • Utvořte věty opačného významu.

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

    Exercise 7

  • sentence
  • 487

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

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

    Exercise 8

  • sentence-color-r
  • 488

    • Řekněte anglicky. Použijte nápovědu.

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

    Exercise 9

  • fil-table
  • 489

    • Převeďte věty do času přítomného prostého a minulého prostého.

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

    Exercise 10

  • fil
  • 490

    • Doplňte 2. či 3. stupeň přídavných jmen.

    4 That house is expensive, but this house is 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 .
    6 It's such a bad film! I think it's the film of all.
    5 My idea was bad but his idea is even .
    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.
    8 It's very dangerous. You should be careful.
    9 He tried so hard. He really did his .
    11 He's good at tennis, but I am much .
    2 My dog is big, but his dog is even .
    3 He may be fast, but he isn't the in the world.

    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

  • sentence
  • 492

    • Použijte gerundium k vytvoření věty obdobného významu.

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

    Exercise 12

  • sentence
  • 493

    • Přeložte. Soustřeďte se na předložky.

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

    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

  • check
  • 495

    • Vyberte správnou předložku.

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

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

    Exercise 14

  • fil
  • 497

    • Doplňte podle kontextu nejvhodnější předložky či spojky.

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

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

    Exercise 15

  • join
  • 499

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

    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

  • check
  • 501

    • Vyberte správné slovo.

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

    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

  • sentence
  • 503

    • Přeložte pomocí účelového infinitivu.

    6 Potřebuji, abys mi pomohl. need you, help
    4 Abys měl peníze, musíš pracovat. work, have money
    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
    2 Řekni jí, ať počká. tell, wait
    10 Musíme si pospíšit, abychom tam byli včas. hurry, in time
    5 Jsem tady, abych si s ní promluvil. speak to
    13 Prosila mě, abych jí dal další šanci. ask, give, chance
    7 Řekni jim, aby na nás nečekali. tell, wait
    1 Požádej ho, aby mi to poslal. ask, send
    3 Volám, abych ti řekl... call, tell
    11 Zavolám bratrovi, aby mě odvezl na letiště. call, take, to the airport

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

    Exercise 18

  • check
  • 505

    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    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

  • fil
  • 507

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

    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!
    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 .
    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 .
    2 Last time he was late and today he's . He's never on time.
    8 She lived there in the 1990s. It was around 1992.

    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

  • fil
  • 509

    • Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

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

  • sentence
  • 511

    • Řekněte anglicky za pomoci gerundia. Použijte nápovědy.

    4 Zkoušej to dál! keep, try
    9 Nezmínil se, že pojede do Londýna. mention, go to London
    5 Ona mi pořád volá. keep, call, all the time
    1 Díváš se rád na televizi? watch TV
    7 Umíš si představit, že bys tady zůstal? imagine, stay
    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
    2 Raději cestuji vlakem. prefer, travel by train
    3 Je to lepší než sedět doma. sit at home
    6 Kdy to dopíšeš? finish, write

    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

  • fil
  • 513

    • Doplňte podle kontextu vhodné slovo.

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

    Exercise 23

  • check
  • 514

    • Vyberte správné slovo podle výkladu.

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

    Exercise 24

  • fil
  • 515

    • Doplňte podle kontextu slova other, another nebo else.

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

    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

  • sentence
  • 517

    • Přeložte.

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

    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.