Exercises

Exercise 1

  • sentence
  • 982

    • Přeložte.

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

    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).

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

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

    Exercise 4

  • check
  • 986

    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    8 They took in/off/out a loan to buy a car.
    1 Most from/of/in them didn't know.
    2 How long will it ask/take/keep to get there? - About an hour.
    6 Could you take/get/pick me up at the airport tomorrow?
    3 Jane and Bob prepared it himself/themselves/ourselves.
    7 Come out/on/at. Hurry up! We'll be late.
    4 He wasn't supposed to know. You couldn't/shouldn't/wouldn't have told him.
    10 I usually go in/in/by car, but we met in/at/on the bus.
    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.

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

    Exercise 6

  • sentence
  • 988

    • Doplňte překlady vět.

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

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

    Exercise 8

  • check
  • 990

    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    13 We didn't meet on/at/by chance. We agreed to meet/meeting/met.
    4 I'm trying! - I know but you must try stronger/harder/heavier!
    9 There will be no meeting. It was called out/away/off.
    8 I'm in a hurry. I must catch/reach/have the bus.
    10 I sent it at/to/in his e-mail address at/on/by accident.
    3 He's a year younger, but he's a head longer/taller/higher than me.
    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?
    12 I met her in/on/at the bus although I usually go on/in/by car.
    7 Don't give up. You must stay/keep/last trying.
    5 Are you hungry? - Not right/really/hardly. But I'm thirsty.
    6 I'm feeling unwell. I'll have to see/meet/reach a doctor.
    11 I came at/across/about an interesting article.

    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.

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

    Exercise 10

  • fil
  • 993

    • Doplňte správné tvary slovesa v nápovědě.

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

    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.

    4 He'll be back ten minutes. You can wait him.
    11 Do you have it you? - No, I left it work.
    12 Thank you so much. It's so nice you.
    7 Who'll be looking the kids when she's gone?
    10 What disease did he die ? It's not known.
    1 Only one 20 Americans don't have a car.
    2 I'll see you Monday 4 p.m.
    6 Don't worry that. I'll take care it.
    5 We'll meet Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. my place.
    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 .

    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.

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

    Exercise 13

  • sentence
  • 998

    • Doplňte překlady vět pomocí trpného rodu.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 15

  • sentence
  • 1001

    • Doplňte odpovědi pomocí slovesa z otázky.

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

    Exercise 16

  • fil
  • 1002

    • Doplňte správnou předložku.

    2 We'll meet the airport.
    7 I'm tired listening to them. I'm leaving.
    5 It's too hot inside. I'll wait the pub.
    3 I'm leaving Paris tomorrow.
    10 It was a secret meeting. They met closed doors.
    12 We'are all very sorry her death.
    1 Have you ever been the USA?
    9 It looks you are having a great time.
    8 She used to work a teacher.
    6 I got it Christmas a friend of mine.
    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.

    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.)

    2
    5
    3
    10
    4
    8
    1
    6
    7
    9

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

    Exercise 19

  • sentence
  • 1006

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

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

    Exercise 20

  • sentence-color
  • 1007

    • Přeložte. Použijte nápovědu.

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

    Exercise 21

  • sentence
  • 1008

    • Doplňte překlady pomocí frázových sloves.

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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...