Exercises

Přeložte.

4 She got a C in math.
12 He might know.
10 I was educated at Trinity College.
5 I hope I will be admitted.
2 She didn't get into college.
3 He failed the exam.
9 He got a university degree.
13 You may know her.
8 It takes a lot of studying.
1 Where did you go to school?
11 What will he do after graduating?
7 She attends a language course.
6 Did you pass the exam?

Course book je učebnice do jazykového kurzu (course kɔːs - kurz).

Označte podle úvodního článku, co je pravda (true) a nepravda (false).

4 Mark himself has experienced bullying at school.
5 Mark would like to apply to college.
3 Mark has two siblings, a younger one and an older one.
2 He's a junior in high school.
7 Mark doesn't want to take out a student loan.
6 Mark's parents are rich enough to pay for his college studies.
1 Mark has already graduated from high school.
8 Mark's elder brother wants to become a doctor.

Experience ve významu zkušenosti, praxe nemá množné číslo. Např.: No experience required. - Nevyžadujeme praxi. Ve významu zážitek se ale v množném čísle vyskytuje. Např.: He shared his experiences. - Podělil se o své zážitky.

Spojte odpovídající výroky.

  • 1 Vzal si studentský úvěr.
  • 2 V kolikátém je ročníku?
  • 3 Udělal tu zkoušku?
  • 4 Dobře se učí.
  • 5 Nebude půjčku moci splatit.
  • 6 Odešel ze školy.
  • 7 Studuje práva.
  • d He took out a student loan.
  • f He's doing well at school.
  • e He's studying to be a lawyer.
  • g What grade is he in?
  • a Did he pass the exam?
  • b He won't be able to repay the loan.
  • c He dropped out of school.

V USA se studenti dle ročníků běžně nazývají: freshman ˈfrεʃmən (prvák), sophomore ˈsɒfəˌmɔː (druhák), junior ˈdʒuːnjə (třeťák) a senior ˈsiːnjə (čtvrťák).

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

8 If I don't get into college I'll be made/done/forced to work.
6 They can't help/pass/afford to pay for his studies.
4 He had to take in/for/out a student loan.
5 When is he going to graduate out of/from/off university?
3 I asked/applied/called to university.
7 He has many friends among/between/inside his schoolmates.
2 When do you take/pass/get the exam?
1 He wasn't let/allowed/admitted to college.

Převeďte věty do trpného rodu v čase uvedeném v nápovědě.

8 He will be fired if he does that. second conditional
2 The car was sold. future
5 No houses are built. future
7 Cars are made here. present continuous
1 He was forced to take out a loan. present
3 She is fired. past, future
4 Their car is stolen. present perfect
6 It isn't used. present perfect

Spojte související výroky.

  • 1 She's still a baby.
  • 2 How old is the house?
  • 3 She's been fired.
  • 4 Did he get into college?
  • 5 Is he still alive?
  • 6 Where's your car?
  • 7 Do you like my jacket?
  • 8 He did a very bad thing.
  • h It's being repaired.
  • c No, he's dead. He was killed.
  • b She must be looked after.
  • e She's jobless now.
  • d It was built in 1965.
  • a No, he wasn't admitted.
  • f It was made in Paris.
  • g He should be punished.

Zapamatujte si užitečný obrat s trpným rodem: I've been told that ... - Bylo mi řečeno, že... nebo I've been told to ... - Bylo mi řečeno, abych...

Napište infinitivy sloves, která uslyšíte ve větách v trpném rodě.

8
6
10
2
3
7
5
9
1
4

Doplňte druhé věty pomocí trpného rodu tak, aby měly stejný význam.

9 You can find all information at: - All information at:
2 Nobody has used it yet. - It hasn't yet.
8 Many people have read it. - It by many people.
6 You must eat it fresh. - It must fresh.
3 They should promote him for that. - He for that.
1 We will inform you in time. - You in time.
4 They make great wine in Italy. - Great wine in Italy.
5 They will send two people there. - Two people there.
7 All the workers would do it. - It by all the workers.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

3 It's a long way. We must let/set/take out early tomorrow.
6 It's not known who brought/carried/worked out the attack.
7 She's very old and must be looked/taken/given after.
1 I don't know, but I will find on/in/out.
8 I can't go on. I have given on/down/up.
4 We must hurry. We are running/going/carrying out of time.
2 He's very strong. He keeps/works/puts out every day.
5 Nobody's watching TV. I'll turn it in/off/away.

Přeložte pomocí trpného rodu. Využijte nápovědu.

6 Zpráva ještě nebyla odeslána.
message, send
1 Bude to zaplaceno za týden.
pay
5 Schůzka byla zrušena. (předpřítomný čas)
meeting, cancel
7 Bylo mi řečeno, abych počkal.
tell
4 Je možné to vidět v Londýně.
see
8 Byli bychom nuceni to vzdát.
force, give up
2 Měl by dostat víc času.
give
3 Vychovala ji babička.
bring up

Odpovězte celou větou podle nápovědy. Kde lze, použijte gerundium.

5 What is he interested in? buy that house
9 When do you take a shower? before go to bed
2 What is he afraid of? lose his job
8 When will she come? after finish her work
7 How did he become rich? by, work hard
3 What do they complain about? have no money
1 What is she good at? sing
6 What did he thank you for? help him
4 What are they looking forward to? go on holiday

Thank you for having me. je obrat, který lze volně přeložit jako “Díky za pozvání.” Můžete jej slyšet od hosta po návštěvě, v televizní debatě ap.

Spojte odpovídající výroky. Všímejte si způsobů překládání slovesa mít.

  • 1 Co mám dělat?
  • 2 Má přijet za hodinu.
  • 3 Měl by jí pomoct.
  • 4 Mám mu to říct?
  • 5 Měl by víc peněz.
  • 6 Neměl jsem na to čas.
  • 7 Neměl odpovídat.
  • 8 Nemělo by to být moc drahé.
  • a He'd have more money.
  • f He should help her.
  • c He wasn't supposed to reply.
  • d What am I supposed to do?
  • e I didn't have time for that.
  • h He is to arrive in an hour.
  • b Shall I tell him?
  • g It shouldn't be too expensive.

Infinitivní obrat: To be continued ... znamená: Pokračování příště.

Vyberte podle kontextu vhodné slovo.

3 We haven't met since/from/until then.
9 It's hard for me sometime/sometimes/some day.
2 I've known her from/since/for a long time.
6 I've been there many time/more/times.
8 She isn't here at/in/on the moment. She's left already/still/just.
5 I haven't seen her last/recently/at present.
10 Have they arrived still/yet/now?
11 He was here an hour since/ago/before.
4 I'll do it as soon as ready/possible/already.
7 It'll be better next time/times/one.
1 He hasn't come still/yet/already.

Přeložte časové věty. Využijte nápovědu.

3 Počkáme, dokud se nevrátíš. until, come back
8 Dokud bude pršet, zůstaneme doma. as long as
6 Měl bys být zdvořilý, když o něco žádáš. when
2 Dám ti vědět, až Mark přijde. when
1 Zavolej mi, než odejdeš. before
4 Zavolám ti, až to dokončím. after
5 Postarám se o děti, když bude Jane pryč. while
7 Řeknu mu to hned, jak zavolá. as soon as

Obrat as we speak se užívá v přímé řeči jako: právě teď o právě probíhající činnosti. Např. They are working on it as we speak. - Právě teď na tom pracují. Spojka as se užívá i ve významu když, jak(mile). Např.: As we get older ... - Jak stárneme..., They started as I got there. - Začali hned, jak jsem tam dorazil.

Doplňte vhodné vztažné spojky.

6 They had to buy a new one, cost them 10 000 pounds.
11 What's the name of the author wrote that book?
3 What's the colour of the car he bought?
8 They've informed the man car was stolen.
13 There are students are afraid of their schoolmates.
2 They live in Ipswich is in East England.
12 The school I study is very old.
5 That's the woman asked me about you.
4 He's the man wife has died.
9 The children go to that school are not local.
10 Did you read the e-mail I sent you yesterday?
1 My brother, lives in our house, is still single.
7 They were introduced by a friend knows them both.

Slovo schoolmate je spolužák ze stejné školy (ne nutně třídy). Spolužák z téže třídy je classmate (class + mate). Koncovka -mate se užívá za podstatným jménem k vyjádření osoby, která něco sdílí s jinou osobou. Např. roommate - spolubydlící (z téhož pokoje - room), flatmate - spolubydlící (z téhož bytu - flat) ap.

Utvořte možné doplňovací otázky (WH questions) k následujícím odpovědím.

2 Paul helped me do it.
7 I told Jack about it.
3 I'll be back in an hour.
9 We'll meet at the station.
11 John's car was stolen.
4 Nobody asked me about it.
8 I'm meeting Bob and Frank.
1 I want nothing from you.
12 It was caused by bad weather.
5 I saw Jane.
10 We need 200 more.
6 Nobody saw me.

Řekněte anglicky.

16 Dávej pozor! (co děláš)
13 Měl by dostat padáka.
3 Udělal tu zkoušku?
10 Přijďte k nám někdy. (na návštěvu)
12 Bude povýšena.
5 Nedostal se na vysokou.
15 Jak to mám vědět?
1 Kam jsi chodil do školy?
2 Chodil jsem do jazykového kurzu.
6 Brzy bude maturovat.
7 Dostal trojku z angličtiny.
14 Mají přijít za hodinu.
8 Teď tady zrovna není. (on)
4 Hlásila se na vysokou.
11 Budu nucen najít si jinou práci.
9 Kdy jsi ho naposledy viděl?

Mathematics se hovorově řekne maths mæθs a v americké angličtině math mæθ.