Exercises

Exercise 1

  • sentence
  • 982

    • Přeložte.

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

    Speeding spiːdɪŋ je překročení povolené rychlosti (speed - rychlost). Speeding ticket je pokuta za rychlost. Např.: He got a speeding ticket. - Dostal pokutu za rychlost.

    Exercise 2

  • check
  • 984

    • Poslechněte si nahrávku a určete, zda je tvrzení pravdivé (true), nebo nepravdivé (false).

    3 They usually don't leave a tip in British pubs.
    5 New Yorkers are known to walk a lot around the city.
    4 Americans mostly buy cars made in the US.
    2 John had an accident, but it wasn't his fault.
    1 Bob was fined 400 dollars for driving too fast.
    7 Some 5 million people travel on the tube every day in London.
    8 The number of yellow cabs in New York is about 13.5 thousand.
    6 Both the British and Americans like to use trains.

    Exercise 3

  • join
  • 985

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

    Exercise 4

  • check
  • 986

    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    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.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    9 I'm sorry of/at/about that. I did it by/on/of mistake.
    5 Did you get my e-mail? - Yes, but I haven't red/read/readed it yet.

    Exercise 5

  • fil
  • 987

    • Doplňte členy, some nebo any, kde třeba.

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

    Exercise 6

  • sentence
  • 988

    • Doplňte překlady vět.

    5 Doufám, že ne. I hope .
    11 To jídlo se může zkazit. The food may bad.
    13 Bude to hotovo do pátku. It'll be finished Friday.
    1 Chystám se k odchodu. I'm to leave.
    6 Kolik peněz tam je? How money is there?
    2 Byli jsme okradeni. We were .
    8 Pokud vím... As as I know ...
    12 Počkám, až přijde. I'll wait him to come.
    10 Lepší by bylo počkat. It better to wait.
    9 Neměl bys mu o tom říkat. You tell him.
    3 Je mi to jedno. I don't (about it).
    14 Co tím myslíte? What do you by that?
    4 Budete muset počkat. You'll wait.
    7 Kolikrát jsi to už viděl? How many have you seen it?

    Exercise 7

  • join
  • 989

    • 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 ...
    • d but it wasn't my fault.
    • f which made him angry.
    • b what happened to her.
    • a for about two years now.
    • e but he isn't answering the phone.
    • c but he sold it soon after.
    • h although she shouldn't know.
    • g until they came back.

    Exercise 8

  • check
  • 990

    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.
    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    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.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    1 Are you looking forward to it? - Yes, I can't stay/afford/wait to see it.
    2 What's up, man? Long time no sea/see/say. How've you been?
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.

    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).

    Exercise 9

  • sentence
  • 992

    • Doplňte druhou větu tak, aby měla opačný význam.

    6 You can get there by car. - You have to there.
    2 He's found a job. - He was .
    11 It's getting better. - It's getting .
    3 She needn't know about it. - She know about it.
    8 Don't bring him with you. - Feel to bring him with you.
    9 It cost at least 300. - It cost at 300.
    1 I have to work tomorrow. - I'm taking a day tomorrow.
    4 I threw it away. - I it.
    12 She calmed him down. - She made him .
    7 The computer is still on. - The computer is .
    14 What time do you go to bed? - What time do you up?
    5 You must take off your glasses. - You must put your glasses.
    15 He does hardly any work. - He works really .
    13 They helped me do it. - I did it .
    10 I like both beer and wine. - I like beer wine.

    Exercise 10

  • fil
  • 993

    • Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

    8 He have an accident and was take to hospital.
    1 Where be you last night?
    9 I give it to him and I think he keep it.
    6 She was hit by a car.
    7 They meet years ago and become friends.
    4 He's speak to her.
    3 I've bring some wine.
    10 He be here a moment ago and he leave a message for you.
    2 I haven't see you for ages!
    5 The house was sell for 20.000.

    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.

    Exercise 11

  • fil
  • 995

    • Doplňte správnou předložku.

    10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.
    9 Look these two. Is there any difference them?
    8 They spend all their money food and clothes.
    3 I'm too tired. I can't go .
    5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
    11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
    12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
    6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.

    Američané často jako výraz díků říkají: I appreciate it. - Vážím si toho., Oceňuji to. (appreciate əˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt - oceňovat, vážit si)

    Exercise 12

  • sentence
  • 997

    • Utvořte otázky. Ptejte se na zvýrazněná slova.

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

    Exercise 13

  • sentence
  • 998

    • Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

    9 Vzali ho na vysokou. He to college.
    12 Našli ji o týden později. She a week later.
    8 Článek napsala dívka. The article by a girl.
    2 Bude povýšena. She'll .
    7 Toto slovo se často neužívá. This word often.
    10 Ví se o něm, že je bohatý. He to be rich.
    3 Mohli by ho vyhodit z práce. He could .
    6 Tato auta se vyrábí v Japonsku. These cars in Japan.
    4 Srazilo je nákladní auto. They by a truck.
    11 Viděli ji, jak odchází. She leaving.
    1 Ukradli mu auto. His car .
    5 Postavili 3 nové domy. Three new houses .

    I'm flattered. ˈflætəd nebo též I feel flattered. je česky Jsem polichocen.

    Exercise 14

  • fil
  • 1000

    • Doplňte podle kontextu tvary slovesa do nebo make.

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

    Exercise 15

  • sentence
  • 1001

    • Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

  • fil
  • 1002

    • Doplňte správnou předložku.

    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    4 It's very hot. The temperature is 30 degrees.
    11 It's not for kids. You must be 18 years old to buy it.
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    2 We'll meet the airport.
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    8 She used to work a teacher.

    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...

    Exercise 17

  • sentence
  • 1004

    • Napište věty, které uslyšíte. Neužívejte stažené tvary. (Pište celými slovy.)

    5
    8
    1
    4
    3
    10
    9
    7
    2
    6

    Exercise 18

  • join
  • 1005

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

    Exercise 19

  • sentence
  • 1006

    • Doplňte větu posunutou do minulého času s užitím časové souslednosti.

    5 I hope you'll come. - I hoped you come.
    1 I think she is there. - I thought she there.
    7 I believe he forgot about it. - I believed he it.
    9 I don't know who did it. - I didn't know who it.
    8 He says he was there. - He said he there.
    6 She says she'll help us. - She said she help us.
    2 I'm afraid they're lost. - I was afraid they lost.
    10 I know what he's going to do. - I knew what he going to do.
    3 I'm sure they have it. - I was sure they it.
    4 I suppose you know that. - I supposed you that.

    Exercise 20

  • sentence-color
  • 1007

    • Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

    Exercise 21

  • sentence
  • 1008

    • Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

    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.).

    Exercise 23

  • check
  • 1012

    • Vyberte správné slovo podle výkladu.

    10 The part of a street used for walking is called the jaywalk/sidewalk/walker.
    7 When someone takes your things away, you are broken/robbed/stolen.
    5 To get a driving licence, you must first make/get/pass a driving test.
    11 When you've done something many times and you have no problem doing it, you are used to/addicted to/interested in it.
    4 If you want to eat healthily, you should get/avoid/order junk food.
    1 When two people are not a couple any more, they break up/down/in.
    6 When you get well again after being ill, you have tired/recovered/fainted.
    2 When you get divorced/married/bored you become a husband and wife.
    8 When you give someone food, you say: Welcome/Cheers/Help yourself.
    9 An old person who doesn't work anymore is wrapped/retired/admitted.
    3 When a meeting is to take place later, it is put out/away/off.

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

    Exercise 24

  • sentence
  • 1014

    • Doplňte překlady.

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

    Ať 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.

    Exercise 25

  • sentence-color-r
  • 1016

    • Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

    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.

    Exercise 26

  • sentence
  • 1018

    • Přeložte.

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

    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...