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Pre-intermediate Czech wordlist
File 1
Vocabulary Banks
Describing people
bald  adj
beard  adj
big  adj
blue  adj
clever  adj

/bɔːld/
/bɪəd/
/bɪɡ/
/bluː/
/ˈklevə/

curly  adj
extrovert  n

/ˈkɜːli/
/ˈekstrəvɜːt/

fat  adj
friendly  adj
fun  adj

/fæt/
/ˈfrendli/
/fʌn/

funny  adj
generous  adj
hard-working  adj
height  n

/ˈfʌni/
/ˈdʒenərəs/
/hɑːd ˈwɜːkɪŋ/
/haɪt/

He’s bald. He’s got no hair.
He has a beard and a moustache.
In the UK women often wear big hats at weddings.
She has big blue eyes.
He is very clever. He is quick at learning and
understanding things.
She has curly red hair.
He’s such an extrovert. He loves it when everyone
looks at him.
My dog is quite old, and a bit fat.
The students at my college are very friendly.
A person who is fun is a person who you have a good
time with.
A person who is funny makes you laugh.
A person who likes giving people things is generous.
She never stops. She is so hard-working.
He’s medium height and very thin.

kind  adj
lazy  adj
long  adj
mean  adj
moustache  adj
nice  adj
overweight  adj
quiet  adj
red  adj

/kaɪnd/
/ˈleɪzi/
/lɒŋ/
/miːn/
/məˈstɑːʃ/
/naɪs/
/ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/
/ˈkwaɪət/
/red/

Thank you for the present – you are very kind.
A person who doesn’t want to work is lazy.
She has long straight hair.
He’s not very nice. He can be quite mean.
He has a beard and a moustache.
He’s a very nice person.
He’s quite short and a bit overweight.
She is really quiet. She doesn’t say much.
She has curly red hair.

serious  adj
short  adj
shy  adj

/ˈsɪəriəs/
/ʃɔːt/
/ʃaɪ/

slim  adj
straight  adj
stupid  adj
talkative  adj
tall  adj
thin  adj
unfriendly  adj

/slɪm/
/streɪt/
/ˈstjuːpɪd/
/ˈtɔːkətɪv/
/tɔːl/
/θɪn/
/ʌnˈfrendli/

unkind  adj

/ˌʌnˈkaɪnd/

He is very serious. He doesn’t like to have fun.
He’s quite short and a bit overweight.
She’s shy, so she finds it hard to talk to people she
doesn’t know.
He’s very tall and slim.
She has long straight hair.
Don’t they know anything? They are so stupid!
A person who talks a lot is talkative.
He’s very tall and slim.
He’s medium height and very thin.
Nobody wants to spend time with him because he’s so
unfriendly.
Don’t be so unkind. It’s not nice.

plešatý
vousy
velký
modrý
chytrý
vlnitý
extrovert
tlustý
přátelský
zábavný
legrační
štědrý
pilný
vysoký ​/ ​vysoká ​/ ​vysoké,
výška
laskavý
líný
dlouhý
zlý
knír
milý
obézní
tichý
zrzavý (o vlasech) ​/ ​červený
(obecně)
vážný
malý
plachý
štíhlý
rovný
hloupý
hovorný
vysoká
hubený
nepřátelský
nepříjemný

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Things you wear
belt  n
boots  pl n
bracelet  n
cap  n
cardigan  n
carry  v
coat  n
dress  n
dress  v
earrings  pl n

/belt/
/buːts/
/ˈbreɪslət/
/kæp/
/ˈkɑːdɪɡən/
/ˈkæri/
/kəʊt/
/dres/
/dres/
/ˈɪərɪŋz/

gloves  pl n
hat  n
jacket  n
jeans  pl n
leggings  pl n
necklace  n
ring  n
sandals  pl n
scarf  n
shirt  n
shoes  pl n
shorts  pl n
skirt  n
socks  pl n
suit  n
sweater  n
tie  n
tights  pl n
top  n
tracksuit  n
trainers  pl n
trousers  pl n
T-shirt  n
wear  v

/ɡlʌvz/
/hæt/
/ˈdʒækɪt/
/dʒiːnz/
/ˈleɡɪŋz/
/ˈnekləs/
/rɪŋ/
/ˈsændlz/
/skɑːf/
/ʃɜːt/
/ʃuːz/
/ʃɔːts/
/skɜːt/
/sɒks/
/suːt/
/ˈswetə/
/taɪ/
/taɪts/
/tɒp/
/ˈtræksuːt/
/ˈtreɪnəz/
/ˈtraʊzəz/
/ˈtiːʃɜːt/
/weə/

I wear a belt to keep my trousers up.
She wears boots when it rains.
She wears a bracelet on her arm every day.
I wear a cap when I play tennis.
I need my cardigan – it’s too cold!
I carry an umbrella everywhere. It rains a lot.
I always wear a coat when I go out.
I usually wear a dress to work.
I dress my daughter every day for school.
These are big earrings! They nearly touch your
shoulder.
Some people wear gloves when they ski.
Where’s my hat? It’s cold outside!
I don’t always wear a suit but I do wear a jacket.
I prefer black jeans to blue ones.
Leggings are a popular alternative to trousers.
I like your necklace. Is it new?
I’m married, so I wear a ring.
He wears sandals to the beach.
A scarf can help to keep you warm.
I wear a white shirt to work most days.
I have got 20 pairs of shoes.
I play tennis in shorts and a T-shirt.
My dad doesn’t like me wearing a short skirt.
Do you wear socks with sandals?
I don’t always wear a suit but I do wear a jacket.
I wear a sweater to go jogging because it’s so cold.
Many men in England wear a tie to work.
I prefer to wear tights under a skirt.
That’s a nice top.
I wear a tracksuit before a football game.
I don’t like trainers. I prefer shoes.
Most of my trousers are black.
I wear a T-shirt and shorts to the beach.
They wear the same clothes nearly every day.

opasek
(vysoké) boty
náramek
čepice s kšiltem
propínací svetr
nosit s sebou
kabát
šaty (dámské)
oblékat
náušnice

Write a description of his appearance and personality.
Look at the painting by the British artist David
Hockney.
There is a red carpet on the floor.
Perhaps Holly could find me a guy who is more
compatible.
I am a divorced dad of three.
In our experiment, single people ask their mother and
their best friend to help them meet a partner.
Mr and Mrs Clark made clothes for famous people.
I’m friendly and I get on well with most people.
Charlotte will go on a date with each man.
Perhaps Holly could find me a guy who is more
compatible.
The cat is a symbol of infidelity.

vzhled
umělec

rukavice
čepice ​/ ​klobouk
sako ​/ ​bunda
džíny
legíny
náhrdelník
prsten
sandály
šála
košile
boty
kraťasy
sukně
ponožky
oblek
svetr
kravata
punčochy
top ​/ ​horní díl
tepláková souprava
sportovní ​/ ​běžecké boty
kalhoty
tričko
nosit ​/ ​mít na sobě

Useful words and phrases
appearance  n
artist  n

/əˈpɪərəns/
/ˈɑːtɪst/

carpet  n
compatible  adj

/ˈkɑːpɪt/
/kəmˈpætəbl/

divorced  adj
experiment  n

/dɪˈvɔːst/
/ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

famous  adj
get on well with 
go on a date 
guy  n

/ˈfeɪməs/
/ɡet ɒn wel wɪð/
/ɡəʊ ɒn ə deɪt/
/ɡaɪ/

infidelity  n

/ˌɪnfɪˈdeləti/

koberec
hodící se
rozvedený
experiment
slavný
dobře vycházet s
jít na rande
chlap ​/ ​kluk
nevěra

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living room  n

/ˈlɪvɪŋ ruːm/

painting  n

/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

partner  n

/ˈpɑːtnə/

personality  n
position  n
poster  n
pregnant  adj
relationship  n

/ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti/
/pəˈzɪʃn/
/ˈpəʊstə/
/ˈpreɡnənt/
/rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

sense of humour  n

/sens əv ˈhjuːmə/

separated  adj
single  adj
smile  n
sociable  adj
symbol  n

/ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
/ˈsɪŋɡl/
/smaɪl/
/ˈsəʊʃəbl/
/ˈsɪmbl/

unusual  adj
vase  n
What does she look like? 

/ʌnˈjuːʒəl/
/vɑːz/
/wɒ dʌz ʃi lʊk laɪk/

What is she like? 

/wɒt ɪz ʃi laɪk/

What pictures do you have on the wall in your living
room?
Look at the painting by the British artist David
Hockney.
She lives in Brighton and she doesn’t have a partner at
the moment.
Write a description of his appearance and personality.
The position of the couple in the painting is unusual.
I have an unusual poster on the wall in my bedroom.
I am pregnant, and the baby is due in May.
What was David Hockney’s relationship with Mr and
Mrs Clark?
I think I have a good sense of humour. I make lots of
people laugh.
I am separated from my wife.
This week’s single person is Charlotte Ramirez.
I prefer tall men who have a nice smile.
I’m quite friendly and sociable.
The open window is a symbol of the love between
them.
The position of the couple in the painting is unusual.
There’s a table, and a vase with flowers it.
What does she look like? She’s tall and slim with
brown hair.
What is she like? She’s really nice and friendly.

obývací pokoj

klasická hudba
móda
malíř
upřednostňovat
relaxovat ​/ ​odpočívat

jednoduchý ​/ ​jednoduchá ​/ ​
jednoduché
základní
krásný

obraz
partner
osobnost
poloha
plakát
těhotná
vztah
smysl pro humor
žijící odděleně
svobodný ​/ ​svobodná
úsměv
společenský
symbol
neobvyklý
váza
Jak vypadá?
Jaká je?

More words in File 1
classical music  n
fashion  n
painter  n
prefer  v
relax  v

/klæsɪkl ˈmjuːzɪk/
/ˈfæʃn/
/ˈpeɪntə/
/prɪˈfɜː/
/rɪˈlæks/

wedding  n
world  n

/ˈwedɪŋ/
/wɜːld/

I like men who are into literature and classical music.
He loves fashion. He buys new clothes every week.
Do you have a favourite painter?
I prefer tall men who have a really nice smile.
What clothes do you wear when you want to relax at
the weekend?
In the UK, women often wear big hats at a wedding.
I want to travel around the world.

basic  adj

/ˈbeɪsɪk/

We stayed in hostels, which were basic but clean.

beautiful  adj

/ˈbjuːtɪfl/

book flights online 

/bʊk flaɪts ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

buy souvenirs 
cloudy  adj
comfortable  adj

/baɪ ˌsuːvəˈnɪəz/
/ˈklaʊdi/
/ˈkʌmftəbl/

crowded  adj

/ˈkraʊdɪd/

delicious  adj

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/

For our last four days we went to Ko Chang, a
beautiful island.
I usually book flights online because it’s cheaper than
using a travel agent.
I buy souvenirs for my family when I’m on holiday.
It was very cloudy with no sun at all.
The hotel is really comfortable. I sleep well every
night.
There were people everywhere. The streets were
crowded.
The food was delicious. I loved it.

svatba
svět

File 2
Vocabulary Banks
Holidays

rezervovat si letenky online
kupovat suvenýry
oblačný
pohodlný
přelidněný
lahodný

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dirty  adj

/ˈdɜːti/

disgusting  adj
foggy  adj
go abroad
go away for the weekend

lovely  adj

/dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
/ˈfɒɡi/
/ɡəʊ əˈbrɔːd/
/ɡəʊ əˈweɪ fə ðə
ˌwiːkˈend/
/ɡəʊ baɪ kɑː ​/ ​bʌs ​/ ​
pleɪn ​/ ​treɪn/
/ɡəʊ ˈkæmpɪŋ/
/ɡəʊ fər ə wɔːk/
/gəʊ ɒn ˈhɒlədeɪ/
/ɡəʊ aʊt ət ˈnaɪt/
/ɡəʊ ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/
/ɡəʊ ˈskiːɪŋ ​/ ​ˈwɔːkɪŋ ​/ ​
ˈsaɪklɪŋ/
/ɡəʊ ˈswɪmɪŋ ​/ ​ˈseɪlɪŋ ​
/ ​ˈsɜːfɪŋ/
/hæv ə ɡʊd ˈtaɪm/
/ˈhelpfl/
/ˈhaɪər ə ˈbaɪsɪkl ​/ ​
skiːz/
/ˈlʌvli/

luxurious  adj
noisy  adj
nothing special

/lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/
/ˈnɔɪzi/
/nʌθɪŋ ˈspeʃl/

rent an apartment

/rent ən əˈpɑːtmənt/

spend money / ​time

/spend ˈmʌni ​/ ​taɪm/

stay in a hotel / ​at a
campsite / ​with friends
sunbathe  v
sunny  adj
take photos
uncomfortable  adj
unfriendly  adj

/steɪ ɪn ə həʊˈtel ​/ ​ət
ə ˈkæmpsaɪt ​/ ​wɪð
frendz/
/ˈsʌnbeɪð/
/ˈsʌni/
/teɪk ˈfəʊtəʊz/
/ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/
/ʌnˈfrendli/

unhelpful  adj

/ʌnˈhelpfl/

very windy  adj
warm  adj

/veri ˈwɪndi/
/wɔːm/

go by car / ​bus / ​plane / ​train
go camping
go for a walk
go on holiday
go out at night
go sightseeing
go skiing / ​walking / ​cycling
go swimming / ​sailing / ​
surfing
have a good time
helpful  adj
hire a bicycle / ​skis

We checked out of the hotel because the rooms were so
dirty.
The food was disgusting. I couldn’t eat it.
It was so foggy I couldn’t see anything.
I prefer to go abroad on holiday.
I like to go away for the weekend to the countryside.

špinavý

I prefer to go by car because I don’t like public
transport.
I would rather go camping than stay in a hotel.
Where can you go for a walk near where you live?
Where did she go on holiday?
Where do you go out at night?
I like to go sightseeing on holiday.
I often go on holiday in the winter to go skiing.

cestovat autem ​/ ​autobusem ​/ ​
letadlem ​/ ​vlakem
jet kempovat
jít na procházku
jet na prázdniny
vyrazit si večer
poznávat památky
lyžovat ​/ ​provozovat
turistiku ​/ ​jezdit na kole
jít plavat ​/ ​plachtit ​/ ​surfovat

I like to go swimming in the sea when I’m on holiday.
How was the party? Did you have a good time?
Everyone was really friendly and helpful.
I’ll hire skis when I go on my skiing trip, as I don’t have
my own.
The weather was lovely and the beaches were
wonderful.
It’s really expensive and luxurious.
I couldn’t sleep because it was so noisy.
There was nothing special about the hotel. It could be
anywhere in the world.
We’re going to rent an apartment in Budapest for a
week.
My dad doesn’t like to spend money, so he hates going
on holiday.
I prefer to stay in a hotel when I go on holiday.

nechutný
mlhavý
cestovat do zahraničí
odjet na víkend

dobře se bavit
ochotný
půjčit si kolo ​/ ​lyže
nádherný
luxusní
hlučný
nic zvláštního
pronajmout si byt
utrácet peníze ​/ ​trávit čas
být ubytován v hotelu ​/ ​
v kempu ​/ ​u přátel

We sunbathe on the beach every day.
I like to go on holiday to sunny places.
We like to take photos of all our friends.
The bed was really uncomfortable. I couldn’t sleep.
The people were really unfriendly. I didn’t like them
at all.
The waiter was very unhelpful. He didn’t explain any
of the dishes.
It was very windy. I lost my hat.
Although it was November, it was a warm night.

opalovat se
slunečný
fotografovat
nepohodlný
nepřátelský

It wasn’t awful or nice – it was just alright.
At 11 o’clock they will announce the results.
We argue about everything.
She was the granddaughter of Count Maurice de
Bendern, a rich aristocrat.
The hotel is wonderful, and has a very friendly
atmosphere.
It was awful! We argued about everything.
We decided to break up.

v pořádku
oznámit
hádat se
šlechtic

nevstřícný ​/ ​nevstřícná ​/ ​
nevstřícné
velmi větrný
teplý

Useful words and phrases
alright  adj
announce  v
argue  v
aristocrat  n

/ɔːlˈraɪt/
/əˈnaʊns/
/ˈɑːɡjuː/
/ˈærɪstəkræt/

atmosphere  n

/ˈætməsfɪə/

awful  adj
break up  v

/ˈɔːfl/
/breɪk ˈʌp/

atmosféra
hrozný
rozejít se

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disaster  n

/dɪˈzɑːstə/

election  n
fall in love
fantastic  adj

/ɪˈlekʃn/
/fɔːl ɪn lʌv/
/fænˈtæstɪk/

feel sorry
flirt  v

/fiːl ˈsɒri/
/flɜːt/

historical  adj
horrible  adj
hostel  n
in a hurry 
madly  adj
marry  v

/hɪˈstɒrɪkl/
/ˈhɒrəbl/
/ˈhɒstl/
/ɪn ə ˈhʌri/
/ˈmædli/
/ˈmæri/

nervous  adj

/ˈnɜːvəs/

news photographer  n

/njuːz fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

perfect  adj
property  n

/ˈpɜːfɪkt/
/ˈprɒpəti/

questionnaire  n

/ˌkwestʃəˈneə/

rebel  n
romantic  adj

/ˈrebl/
/rəʊˈmæntɪk/

royal  adj

/ˈrɔɪəl/

screen saver  n

/skriːn ˈseɪvə/

terrible  adj

/ˈterəbl/

wonderful  adj

/ˈwʌndəfl/

If you’re with the wrong person, a holiday can be a
disaster.
Where can the people see the election results?
Did they fall in love on their first date?
We rented an apartment with a fantastic view of the
canals.
I feel sorry for her. It’s not a good situation.
They were really friendly and Mia started to flirt with
one of the boys.
Is there a famous historical photo that you admire?
The food was horrible. I couldn’t eat it.
We stayed in a hostel, which was basic but clean.
She was going very fast because she was in a hurry.
They were madly in love.
He hoped that she would marry well, perhaps a
member of a royal family.
Some people were smiling, but others were tense and
nervous.
Look at the photo which news photographer Tom
Pilston took in 2008.
The place is perfect.
Maurice de Bendern owned a lot of property in Paris
and Monaco.
In pairs, interview your partner with the holiday
questionnaire.
She was a rebel and she hated school.
The food wasn’t very good, but the restaurant was
romantic.
He hoped that she would marry well, perhaps a member
of a royal family.
Do you have a photo as the screen saver on your
computer?
The apartment was terrible – really uncomfortable
and dirty.
The weather is wonderful.

katastrofa
volby
zamilovat se
fantastický
litovat
flirtovat
historický
strašný
hostel
ve spěchu
šíleně
oženit se s ​/ ​vdát se za
nervózní
novinový fotograf
perfektní
majetek
dotazník
rebel
romantický
královský
spořič obrazovky
příšerný
báječný

More words in File 2
article  n
brake  n
communist  n
democracy  n
demonstration  n
emotional  adj

/ˈɑːtɪkl/
/breɪk/
/ˈkɒmjənɪst/
/dɪˈmɒkrəsi/
/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/
/ɪˈməʊʃənl/

fight for  phr v
happy ending  n
Hispanic  adj

/faɪt fɔː/
/hæpi ˈendɪŋ/
/hɪˈspænɪk/

peace  n
planet  n

/piːs/
/ˈplænɪt/

politics  n
shoulders  pl n
speech  n

/ˈpɒlətɪks/
/ˈʃəʊldəz/
/spiːtʃ/

sympathize  v

/ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

Read the beginning of a newspaper article.
Quickly, she put her foot on the brake to stop the car.
In 1968 she was a communist.
All the students were fighting for peace and democracy.
She was a leader in the demonstration.
When Obama made his speech they all became quiet
and emotional.
All the students decided to fight for democracy.
I prefer books and films that have a happy ending.
I watched his victory through the faces of all these
people, African, Hispanic, Chinese, white.
All the students were fighting for peace and democracy.
There was only one place to be on the planet that night
– and I was there.
She wasn’t interested in politics.
She was sitting on a friend’s shoulders.
When Obama made his speech they all became quiet
and emotional.
Who do you sympathize with most, Joe or Mia?

článek
brzda
komunista
demokracie
demonstrace
dojatý
bojovat za
šťastný konec
hispánský
mír
planeta
politika
ramena
projev
sympatizovat

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tense  adj
victory  n

/tens/
/ˈvɪktəri/

vote  n

/vəʊt/

Some people were tense and nervous.
I was watching Obama’s victory through the faces of
all these people.
Have a class vote to decide which ending to listen to.

napjatý
vítězství

Sometimes we adopt words from foreign languages,
like barista or latte.
I haven’t heard from you in ages!
Let’s meet at arrivals when you get here.
Take your bag to the baggage drop-off.
Collect your bag from baggage reclaim.
The barista said our coffees will be ready soon.
You can have a shower before you board your flight.
The word brunch (breakfast + lunch) first appeared in
1896.
Let’s go to the check-in desk first and leave our bags.
We have to wait in the airport lounge for our
connecting flight.
Customs checked my bag this time.
Our flight is delayed, so we’ll have to wait here for
another hour.
Someone in departures asked me where I was
travelling to.
That emoticon represents a smiling face.
All good airports have excellent facilities for business
people.
Then we can fix a day and a time to meet.
My smartphone is my favourite gadget.
Let’s have dinner at that new gastropub. I hear the
food is excellent.
Gate 11 is this way – let’s go!
If I want to learn more about something, I’ll Google it.

přejímat

hlasování

File 3
Useful words and phrases
adopt  v

/əˈdɒpt/

ages  pl n
arrivals  n
baggage drop-off  n
baggage reclaim  n
barista  n
board  v
brunch  n

/eɪdʒɪz/
/əˈraɪvlz/
/ˈbæɡɪdʒ drɒp ɒf/
/ˈbæɡɪdʒ rɪkleɪm/
/bəˈrɪstə/
/bɔːd/
/brʌntʃ/

check-in desk  n
connecting flight  n

/ˈtʃek ɪn desk/
/kəˈnektɪŋ flaɪt/

customs  n
delayed  adj

/ˈkʌstəmz/
/dɪˈleɪd/

departures  n

/dɪˈpɑːtʃəz/

emoticon  n
facilities  pl n

/ɪˈməʊtɪkɒn/
/fəˈsɪlətiz/

fix a day
gadget  n
gastropub  n

/fɪks ə deɪ/
/ˈɡædʒɪt/
/ˈɡæstrəʊpʌb/

gate  n
google  v

/ɡeɪt/
/ˈɡuːɡl/

latte  n
lift  n
nightmare  n
passengers  pl n

/ˈlɑːteɪ/
/lɪft/
/ˈnaɪtmeə/
/ˈpæsɪndʒəz/

passport control  n

/ˈpɑːspɔːt kəntrəʊl/

perhaps  adv

/pəˈhæps/

ringtone  n
road rage  n

/ˈrɪŋtəʊn/
/rəʊd reɪdʒ/

security  n
signs  pl n
smartphone  n

/sɪˈkjʊərəti/
/saɪnz/
/ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/

terminal  n
text  v
toy boy  n

/ˈtɜːmɪnl/
/tekst/
/ˈtɔɪ bɔɪ/

Can I please have a skinny latte?
I’ve got too many bags. Where is the lift?
For many people airports are a nightmare.
Munich airport helps to keep passengers entertained
with a 60-seat cinema.
Have you got your passport? We are about to go
through passport control.
I have a conference there next month and I thought
perhaps we could meet.
The ringtone on your phone is very annoying!
Do you ever experience road rage when you’re
driving?
I always feel nervous when I go through security.
Look at the airport signs.
Now that I have a smartphone, I don’t use a computer
as much as I used to.
Which terminal do we leave from?
Do you prefer to text or call your friends?
He’s much younger than his girlfriend – he’s a toy boy.

věky
příjezdy ​/ ​přílety
zavazadlový prostor
výdej zavazadel
obsluha (v kavárně)
nastoupit
brunch (snídaně a oběd
v jednom)
odbavovací přepážka
přípoj, navazující let
celnice
zpožděný
odjezdy ​/ ​odlety
emotikon
vybavení
domluvit si datum
zařízení
hospůdka
brána, východ k letadlu
vyhledat pomocí služby
Google
latté
výtah
noční můra
pasažéři
pasová kontrola
možná, snad
vyzváněcí tón
agresivita za volantem
bezpečnostní kontrola
značky
chytrý telefon
terminál
psát textovou zprávu
zajíček (mladý muž)

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trolley  n
tweet  v

/ˈtrɒli/
/twiːt/

Wi-Fi  n

/ˈwaɪ faɪ/

Let’s get a trolley. These bags are heavy.
He uses his phone to tweet updates for his friends and
family.
Does this hotel have free Wi-Fi? I need to check my
email.

vozík
tweetovat

I have a conference there next month and I thought
perhaps we could meet.
I don’t have any definite plans for the future.
Who do you think is going to do a photo shoot in an
exotic place?
Who do you think is going to see an ex-partner?
It is a beautiful location.
Try to mime the word.
A non-governmental organization doesn’t work for
the government.
It’s a thing which we use for everything nowadays.
Singapore airport is paradise for flower lovers.
Who do you think is going to do a photo shoot in an
exotic place?
What predictions can you make about the future?
Thank you for booking with easyJet. Your reservation
number is: I5CS2L.
This hotel has a swimming pool on the rooftop.
I can’t tell you when I arrive because I don’t know my
travel arrangements yet.

konference

wi-fi

More words in File 3
conference  n

/ˈkɒnfərəns/

definite  adj
exotic  adj

/ˈdefɪnət/
/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/

ex-partner  n
location  n
mime  v
non-governmental
organization  n
nowadays  adv
paradise  n
photo shoot  n

/eks ˈpɑːtnə/
/ləʊˈkeɪʃn/
/maɪm/
/nɒn ˌɡʌvnˈmentl
ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn/
/ˈnaʊədeɪz/
/ˈpærədaɪs/
/ˈfəʊtəʊ ʃuːt/

predictions  pl n
reservation number  n

/prɪˈdɪkʃnz/
/ˌrezəˈveɪʃn nʌmbə/

rooftop  n
travel arrangements  pl n

/ˈruːftɒp/
/ˈtrævl
əˈreɪndʒmənts/

určitý
exotický
bývalý partner
místo
předvést pantomimou
nevládní organizace
v současné době
ráj
fotografování
předpovědi
číslo rezervace
střecha
cestovní plány

File 4
Vocabulary Banks
Housework, make or do?

do housework
do sport / ​exercise
do the ironing
do the shopping
do the washing
do the washing up
lay the table
make a mistake
make a noise
make a phone call
make friends

/kliːn ðə flɔː/
/klɪə ðə ˈteɪbl/
/du ə ˈkɔːs/
/du ən ɪɡˈzæm ​/ ​
ən ˈeksəsaɪz ​/ ​
ˈhəʊmwɜːk/
/du ˈhaʊswɜːk/
/du ˈspɔːt ​/ ​ˈeksəsaɪz/
/du ðə ˈaɪənɪŋ/
/du ðə ˈʃɒpɪŋ/
/du ðə ˈwɒʃɪŋ/
/du ðə wɒʃɪŋ ˈʌp/
/leɪ ðə ˈteɪbl/
/meɪk ə mɪˈsteɪk/
/meɪk ə ˈnɔɪz/
/meɪk ə ˈfəʊn kɔːl/
/meɪk ˈfrendz/

make lunch
make plans
make the beds

/meɪk ˈlʌntʃ/
/meɪk ˈplænz/
/meɪk ðə ˈbedz/

clean the floor
clear the table
do a course
do an exam / ​an exercise / ​
homework

I need to clean the floor. It’s very dirty.
We need to clear the table then do the washing up.
I am going to do a course to improve my IT skills.
I’d love to go to the cinema, but I have to stay in and do
homework.

mýt podlahu
sklidit ze stolu
navštěvovat kurz
dělat zkoušku ​/ ​cvičení ​/ ​
domácí úkol

I usually do housework every Sunday.
I don’t do sport, but I do go to the gym every week.
I don’t like to do the ironing.
We do the shopping together.
I do the washing on Mondays.
We don’t do the washing up. We have a dishwasher.
Can you please lay the table for dinner?
Try not to make a mistake.
Your brother is sleeping – try not to make a noise.
Can I use the phone? I need to make a phone call.
It can take a while to make friends when you move to
a new town.
I don’t make lunch. I buy it.
We’ll make plans to get a new kitchen soon.
I make the beds when everyone has left the house.

dělat domácí práce
sportovat ​/ ​cvičit
žehlit
nakupovat
prát
mýt nádobí
prostřít
udělat chybu
dělat rámus
telefonovat
spřátelit se
vařit oběd
naplánovat
stlát postele

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pick up dirty clothes
put away your clothes
take out the rubbish
tidy your room

/pɪk ʌp dɜːti ˈkləʊðz/ They never pick up dirty clothes or wet towels from

sbírat špinavé prádlo

the floor.
/pʊt əweɪ jɔː ˈkləʊðz/ Can you put away your clothes? Your room is a mess. uklidit oblečení
/teɪk aʊt ðə ˈrʌbɪʃ/
vynést odpadky
I take out the rubbish on Wednesday.
/taɪdi jɔː ˈrʊm/
uklidit si pokoj
Can you tidy your room please?

Shopping
account  n
auction  n
basket  n
changing rooms  pl n
checkout  n

/əˈkaʊnt/
/ˈɔːkʃn/
/ˈbɑːskɪt/
/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ rʊmz/
/ˈtʃekaʊt/

customer  n
delivery  n
fit  v
item  n
payment  n
receipt  n

/ˈkʌstəmə/
/dɪˈlɪvəri/
/fɪt/
/ˈaɪtəm/
/ˈpeɪmənt/
/rɪˈsiːt/

shop assistant  n
size  n
suit  v
take back  phr v

/ˈʃɒp əˌsɪstənt/
/saɪz/
/suːt/
/teɪk ˈbæk/

trolley  n
try on  phr v
website  n

/ˈtrɒli/
/traɪ ˈɒn/
/ˈwebsaɪt/

I have an account at the bank.
What did you buy at the auction?
Do we need a trolley or a basket?
Where are the changing rooms? I want to try this on.
I got to the checkout and then I realised I didn’t have
enough money.
Have you ever had an angry customer in your shop?
When is the delivery coming?
These shoes don’t fit. They’re too big.
There is one item you don’t need.
How much is the payment?
I didn’t have the receipt so I couldn’t take the jumper
back.
Have you ever had an argument with a shop assistant?
What size do you need? Medium or large?
That top doesn’t suit me. It’s the wrong colour.
I wanted to take back the jumper, but I didn’t have the
receipt.
I need to buy a lot. Get me a trolley, please.
I’m going to the changing rooms to try on this shirt.
I know a great website for shopping online.

účet
aukce
košík
zkušební kabinky
pokladna

Have you ever accidentally taken something from a
shop without paying?
Teenagers have annoying habits – but so do their
parents!
I walked out into the street in bare feet and jumped into
a taxi!
I like being a carer. I enjoy looking after people.
They carry on texting when I’m telling them
something important.
Have you ever lied to a colleague about your weekend?
Why do you think the news is often depressing?
One person in four invents details about their weekend.
I don’t do the washing up because I have a dishwasher.
Networking sites may encourage us to invent details
about our social lives.
Lindka Cierach makes very exclusive clothes for
women.
I’m wearing strange clothes because I’m going to a
fancy dress party.
Lindka Cierach is a fashion designer.
Do you have an annoying habit?
Have you ever fallen over because you were wearing
very high heels?
People can create an illusion of who they want to be.
Some people lie because they don’t want to make their
friends jealous.

náhodou

zákazník
dodávka, zásilka
pasovat ​/ ​sedět
položka
platba
účtenka
prodavač
velikost
slušet
vrátit
vozík
vyzkoušet si
webová stránka

Useful words and phrases
accidentally  adv

/ˌæksɪˈdentəli/

annoying  adj

/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

bare feet  pl n

/beə fiːt/

carer  n
carry on  phr v

/ˈkeərə/
/ˈkæri ɒn/

colleague  n
depressing  adj
details  pl n
dishwasher  n
encourage  v

/ˈkɒliːɡ/
/dɪˈpresɪŋ/
/ˈdiːteɪlz/
/ˈdɪʃwɒʃə/
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/

exclusive  adj

/ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

fancy dress party  n

/fænsi ˈdres pɑːti/

fashion designer  n
habit  n
high heels  pl n

/ˈfæʃn dɪzaɪnə/
/ˈhæbɪt/
/haɪ ˈhiːlz/

illusion  n
jealous  adj

/ɪˈluːʒn/
/ˈdʒeləs/

otravný
bosé nohy
opatrovník
pokračovat
kolega
depresivní
podrobnosti
myčka nádobí
vybízet, povzbuzovat
exkluzivní
maškarní večírek
módní návrhář
zvyk
vysoké podpatky
iluze
žárlivý

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massage  n
remote  n

/ˈmæsɑːʒ/
/rɪˈməʊt/

reputation  n
situation  n
social life  n
social networking  n

/ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/
/ˈsəʊʃl laɪf/
/səʊʃl ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ/

survey  n

/ˈsɜːveɪ/

tell the truth

/tel ðə ˈtruːθ/

wedding dress  n

/ˈwedɪŋ dres/

Who gives their mother a massage?
They always pick up the remote and change the
channel.
What reputation do teenagers have?
Sometimes the situation is just boring.
Have you ever invented details about your social life?
Social networking sites make people spend more time
on the computer.
The survey has shown that 25% of people have very
exciting weekends.
Do you always tell the truth about what you did at the
weekend?
She designed Sarah Ferguson’s wedding dress.

masáž
dálkové ovládání
pověst
situace
společenský život
sociální sítě
průzkum
říkat pravdu
svatební šaty

More words in File 4
chic  adj

/ʃiːk/

click  v
dyslexic  adj

/klɪk/
/dɪsˈleksɪk/

fashion sense  n

/ˈfæʃn sens/

kill  v
price  n
proceed  v
roll your eyes
sewing  n

/kɪl/
/praɪs/
/prəˈsiːd/
/rəʊl jɔːr ˈaɪz/
/ˈsəʊɪŋ/

They are so chic, and their sense of colour is so natural
to them.
Click on that button there.
When I was at school I had problems reading because I
was dyslexic.
She always dresses well – she has a really good fashion
sense.
Those shoes will kill your feet!
Did you get a good price?
Please proceed to passport control.
Don’t roll your eyes when I ask you to do something!
The only things I enjoyed there were art and sewing.

šik, elegantní

The new part of town is quite boring.
The castle is in the centre of the old town.
The cathedral is very popular with tourists.
The church has beautiful colourful windows.
The river is very clean and there are a lot of fish in it.
There were people everywhere. It was really crowded.
It can be dangerous at night so walk with someone else.
You can find everything you want in the department
store.
Many of the shops are empty. Nobody has any money.
The city is exciting. There is so much to do.
The museum was very interesting. I want to go again.
The market sells great fresh fish.
The building is very modern and everything else is old.
It looks strange.
The mosque is the biggest in Europe.
I like the national museum the best. You learn so much
about the country.
All the cars make it very noisy.
There are so many beautiful old buildings.
The royal family lived in the palace.
The factories and cars make it very polluted.

nudný
hrad
katedrála
kostel
čistý
přelidněný
nebezpečný
obchodní dům

kliknout
dyslektický ​/ ​dyslektická ​/ ​
dyslektické
vkus
zničit
cena
pokračovat
obracet oči v sloup
šití

File 5
Vocabulary Banks
Describing a town
boring  adj
castle  n
cathedral  n
church  n
clean  adj
crowded  adj
dangerous  adj
department store  n

/ˈbɔːrɪŋ/
/ˈkɑːsl/
/kəˈθiːdrəl/
/tʃɜːtʃ/
/kliːn/
/ˈkraʊdɪd/
/ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
/dɪˈpɑːtmənt stɔː/

empty  adj
exciting  adj
interesting  adj
market  n
modern  adj

/ˈempti/
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
/ˈɪntrestɪŋ/
/ˈmɑːkɪt/
/ˈmɒdn/

mosque  n
museum  n

/mɒsk/
/mjuˈziːəm/

noisy  adj
old  adj
palace  n
polluted  adj

/ˈnɔɪzi/
/əʊld/
/ˈpæləs/
/pəˈluːtɪd/

prázdný
vzrušující
zajímavý
trh
moderní
mešita
muzeum
hlučný
starý
palác
znečištěný

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quiet  adj
safe  adj
shopping centre  n
statue  n
temple  n
town hall  n

/ˈkwaɪət/
/seɪf/
/ˈʃɒpɪŋ sentə/
/ˈstætʃuː/
/ˈtempl/
/taʊn ˈhɔːl/

It’s a small town and quite quiet.
It’s very safe. There is never any trouble.
The shopping centre has over 200 shops.
There is a statue of the king in the square.
The temple is visited by many religious tourists.
The local government meet in the town hall.

tichý
bezpečný
nákupní centrum
socha
chrám, svatyně
radnice

Abbreviations, like BFN (bye for now), are becoming
more popular.
I hit another car and had a bad accident.
If you drink too much coffee it can make you feel
anxious.
The average speed of cars in New York City is 15 km/h.
Skin covers the outside of a person’s body.
This vitamin is important for strong bones and a
healthy immune system.
It seems that computer games stimulate the brain.
Twitter only allows you to use 140 characters.
My diet is so unhealthy. I eat junk food all the time.
Do you feel frustrated when you’re behind people who
are walking slowly?
Drinking coffee may help to prevent some illnesses like
diabetes and Parkinson’s disease.
People feel frustrated when an internet page does not
open immediately.
This vitamin is important for strong bones and a
healthy immune system.
People get very impatient because they think they’re
wasting time.
Which city had the friendliest and most polite
inhabitants?
Do you get irritable if you sit for an hour without
doing anything?
My lifestyle is too unhealthy. I need to exercise.
We aren’t going to arrive on time.
People aren’t as patient as they were in the past.
Which city had the friendliest and most polite
inhabitants?
Several studies show that drinking coffee helps to
prevent some illnesses.
These stories are for busy parents who need to save
time.
Several studies show that drinking coffee helps to
prevent some illnesses.
It seems that computer games stimulate the brain.
These are shorter versions of traditional stories.
We spend more time than ever sitting in our cars, feeling
stressed.
These are shorter versions of traditional stories.
Our cars are faster, but the traffic is worse, so we drive
more slowly.

zkratky

Useful words and phrases
abbreviations  pl n

/əˌbriːviˈeɪʃnz/

accident  n
anxious  adj

/ˈæksɪdənt/
/ˈæŋkʃəs/

average  adj
body  n
bones  pl n

/ˈævərɪdʒ/
/ˈbɒdi/
/bəʊnz/

brain  n
characters  pl n
diet  n
feel frustrated

/breɪn/
/ˈkærəktəz/
/ˈdaɪət/
/fiːl frʌˈstreɪtɪd/

illnesses  pl n

/ˈɪlnəsɪz/

immediately  adj

/ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immune system  n

/ɪˈmjuːn sɪstəm/

impatient  adj

/ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/

inhabitants  pl n

/ɪnˈhæbɪtənts/

irritable  adj

/ˈɪrɪtəbl/

lifestyle  n
on time 
patient  adj
polite  adj

/ˈlaɪfstaɪl/
/ɒn ˈtaɪm/
/ˈpeɪʃnt/
/pəˈlaɪt/

prevent  v

/prɪˈvent/

save time

/seɪv ˈtaɪm/

several  det

/ˈsevrəl/

stimulate  v
stories  pl n
stressed  adj

/ˈstɪmjuleɪt/
/ˈstɔːriz/
/strest/

traditional  adj
traffic  n

/trəˈdɪʃənl/
/ˈtræfɪk/

nehoda
neklidný
průměrný
tělo
kosti
mozek
znaky
strava
cítit se otráveně
nemoci
okamžitě
imunitní systém
netrpělivý
obyvatelé
podrážděný
životní styl
včas
trpělivý
slušný
předcházet
šetřit čas
několik
stimulovat
příběhy
stresovaný
tradiční
provoz

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unwell  adj
verdict  n

/ʌnˈwel/
/ˈvɜːdɪkt/

waste time

/ˈweɪst taɪm/

I feel unwell. I’m not going to work.
Do you agree with the travel survey’s verdict that
London has the best nightlife?
I don’t watch much TV because I don’t like to waste
time.

ne ve své kůži
mínění

Which city has the best architecture?
If you are given too much change, do you tell the shop
assistant?
Think about your country or continent. Which cities
are the best?
Europe’s big cities offer travellers a huge variety of
culture.
What’s the most frightening film you’ve ever seen?
Who’s the most generous person in your family?
I bought a keyring of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir.
London has the best public parks and the best nightlife.
The tests were not very careful or scientific.
You should wear sunscreen so you don’t get burnt.

architektura
drobné (peníze)

What time does the train arrive at the station?
Can I borrow some money? I’ll pay you back
tomorrow.
How did you break your glasses?
I don’t like renting. I want to buy a house.
I need to catch the next train.
Did he fail the exam?
Why can you never find your keys?
I’ll come back and finish the job tomorrow.
Sorry, I always forget people’s names.
Do you think you’ll get a good job in the future?
Are you going to learn a new language next year?
Please leave a message if I don’t answer the phone.
Can you lend me five dollars?
They’ll lose the match. They’re terrible players.
Can you mend my shirt? The button fell off.
Did we miss the train? When is the next one?
My parents will be so happy if I pass the exam.
Push the door, don’t pull it.
Push the door, don’t pull it.
Did you receive my email?
Do you usually remember to give it back?
I need to ask someone to repair my computer. It doesn’t
work.
I want to sell my car and buy a new one.
I need to send an email to John before the end of the
day.
What time does it start?

přijet
půjčit si

plýtvat časem

More words in File 5
architecture  n
change  n

/ˈɑːkɪtektʃə/
/tʃeɪndʒ/

continent  n

/ˈkɒntɪnənt/

culture  n

/ˈkʌltʃə/

frightening  adj
generous  adj
keyring  n
nightlife  n
scientific  adj
sunscreen  n

/ˈfraɪtnɪŋ/
/ˈdʒenərəs/
/ˈkiːrɪŋ/
/ˈnaɪtlaɪf/
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
/ˈsʌnskriːn/

světadíl
kultura
děsivý
štědrý
klíčenka
noční život
vědecký
opalovací krém

File 6
Vocabulary Banks
Opposite verbs
arrive  v
borrow  v

/əˈraɪv/
/ˈbɒrəʊ/

break  v
buy  v
catch  v
fail  v
find  v
finish  v
forget  v
get  v
learn  v
leave  v
lend  v
lose  v
mend  v
miss  v
pass  v
pull  v
push  v
receive  v
remember  v
repair  v

/breɪk/
/baɪ/
/kætʃ/
/feɪl/
/faɪnd/
/ˈfɪnɪʃ/
/fəˈɡet/
/ɡet/
/lɜːn/
/liːv/
/lend/
/luːz/
/mend/
/mɪs/
/pɑːs/
/pʊl/
/pʊʃ/
/rɪˈsiːv/
/rɪˈmembə/
/rɪˈpeə/

sell  v
send  v

/sel/
/send/

start  v

/stɑːt/

rozbít
koupit
stihnout
neuspět
najít
dokončit
zapomenout
získat
učit se
nechat
půjčit (komu)
prohrát
spravit
zmeškat
složit (zkoušku)
táhnout
zatlačit
obdržet
vzpomenout si
opravit
prodat
poslat
začít

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stop  v
teach  v
turn off  phr v
turn on  phr v

/stɒp/
/tiːtʃ/
/tɜːn ˈɒf/
/tɜːn ˈɒn/

win  v

/wɪn/

Please stop making so much noise.
I’m going to China to teach English.
Turn off the light. I want to get some sleep.
Can you turn on the TV? There’s something I want to
watch.
I hope we’ll win this match.

přestat
vyučovat
vypnout
zapnout
vyhrát

Useful words and phrases
alarm clock  n

/əˈlɑːm klɒk/

album  n

/ˈælbəm/

constantly  adv

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

episode  n
expect  v
get engaged
impress  v
interpretation  n
list  n
long distance  adj

/ˈepɪsəʊd/
/ɪkˈspekt/
/ɡet ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
/ɪmˈpres/
/ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃn/
/lɪst/
/ˌlɒŋ ˈdɪstəns/

optimist  n
owl  n
passionate  adj

/ˈɒptɪmɪst/
/aʊl/
/ˈpæʃənət/

patient  n

/ˈpeɪʃnt/

pessimist  n

/ˈpesɪmɪst/

psychoanalyst  n

/ˌsaɪkəʊˈænəlɪst/

record  v

/reˈkɔːd/

series  n

/ˈsɪəriːz/

strangers  pl n

/ˈstreɪndʒəz/

success  n

/səkˈses/

talented  adj
towel  n

/ˈtæləntɪd/
/ˈtaʊəl/

Were you sleeping when the alarm clock rang this
morning?
He recently went to New Orleans to record an album
of 15 songs.
I am someone who is constantly expecting a plane to
drop on my head.
Which episode of House M.D. is your favourite?
If you’re an optimist you expect good things to happen.
They fell in love and decided to get engaged.
I want to impress them and get the job.
I read a book about the interpretation of dreams.
Write the words in the list in the right columns.
The long distance relationship first cooled and then
ended.
Are you an optimist or a pessimist?
Were you frightened of the owl?
Laurie is a talented musician and is passionate about
the blues.
You’re going to listen to a psychoanalyst talking to a
patient.
Dr House, from the hit TV series House M.D., is famous
for being a pessimist.
You’re going to listen to a psychoanalyst talking to a
patient.
He recently went to New Orleans to record an album
of 15 songs.
Even after seven series of House M.D. he still feels
pessimistic about it.
Complete strangers come up to him in the street and
say ‘Cheer up, mate!’
Laurie never thought that House M.D. was going to be
a success.
Like Dr House, Laurie is also a talented musician.
Can I borrow a towel for the shower?

budík
album
neustále
epizoda
očekávat
zasnoubit se
zapůsobit
výklad
seznam
na dálku
optimista
sova
vášnivý
pacient
pesimista
psychoanalytik
nahrát
řada
cizinci
úspěch
talentovaný
ručník

More words in File 6
Definitely (not). 

/ˈdefɪnətli (nɒt)/

I doubt it. 
previous  adj
Probably (not). 
version  n

/aɪ daʊt ɪt/
/ˈpriːviəs/
/ˈprɒbəbli (nɒt)/
/ˈvɜːʒn/

Do you want to go out tonight? ~ Definitely. I’m so
bored!
Is it open? ~ I doubt it. It’s very late.
Do you want to go back to the previous version?
I don’t think so. Probably not.
Do you want to go back to the previous version?

Určitě (ne).
Pochybuji.
předchozí
Pravděpodobně (ne).
verze

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File 7
Vocabulary Banks
Verb forms
decide to go
enjoy reading
feel like cooking
finish tidying
forget to turn off
go on working
hate being
hope to see
learn to drive
like having
love getting up
need to go
offer to help

/(dəʊnt) maɪnd
ˈduːɪŋ/
/dɪˈsaɪd tə ˈɡəʊ/
/ɪndʒɔɪ ˈriːdɪŋ/
/fiːl laɪk ˈkʊkɪŋ/
/fɪnɪʃ ˈtaɪdiɪŋ/
/fəˈɡet tə tɜːn ˈɒf/
/ɡəʊ ɒn ˈwɜːkɪŋ/
/heɪt ˈbiːɪŋ/
/həʊp tə ˈsiː/
/lɜːn tə ˈdraɪv/
/laɪk ˈhævɪŋ/
/lʌv ˈɡetɪŋ ʌp/
/niːd tə ˈɡəʊ/
/ˈɒfə tə ˈhelp/

plan to get married
pretend to be ill

/plæn tə ɡet ˈmærid/
/prɪˈtend tə bi ˈɪl/

promise to pay
remember to bring

/ˈprɒmɪs tə ˈpeɪ/
/rɪˈmembə tə ˈbrɪŋ/

spend time talking

/spend taɪm ˈtɔːkɪŋ/

start raining
start to rain
stop making
try to get
want to catch
would like to buy

/stɑːt ˈreɪnɪŋ/
/stɑːt tə ˈreɪn/
/stɒp ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
/traɪ tə ˈɡet/
/wɒnt tə ˈkætʃ/
/wəd laɪk tə ˈbaɪ/

(don’t) mind doing

I don’t mind doing the cooking but I hate washing up. (ne)vadit dělání (čeho)
Where did you decide to go on holiday?
I enjoy reading. I read a book a week.
I feel like cooking fish tonight.
Can you finish tidying your room?
Don’t forget to turn off the light.
I’m tired. I don’t know how long I can go on working.
I hate being old. I want to be young again.
I hope to see you at the weekend.
I want to learn to drive. I hate walking!
I like having my dog. He’s so friendly.
I love getting up early and doing as much as possible.
I need to go to the shop. We haven’t got any milk.
The shop assistant was not friendly, and didn’t offer to
help.
We plan to get married next year.
Did you ever pretend to be ill so you didn’t have to go
to school?
I promise to pay you back later.
Remember to bring your laptop. The computer is
broken.
My family live far away, so I spend time talking to
them on the phone.
When did it start raining?
When did it start to rain? It’s so wet out there.
Stop making so much noise!
I’ll try to get it but there might not be any left.
I want to catch the 12.30 train.
I would like to buy a car but I don’t have the money.

rozhodnout se jet
mít rád čtení
mít chuť uvařit
skončit úklid
zapomenout vypnout
pokračovat v práci
nesnášet být
doufat, že se uvidím s
naučit se řídit
mít rád
mít rád vstávání
potřebovat jet
nabídnout pomoc
plánovat vzít se
předstírat nemoc
slíbit zaplatit
nezapomenout vzít si
notebook
trávit čas mluvením
začít pršet
začít pršet
přestat dělat
pokusit se dostat
chtít stihnout
chtít koupit (podm.)

Useful words and phrases
ambitions  pl n
breathe  v

/æmˈbɪʃnz/
/briːð/

controversial  adj

/ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl/

engine  n
firmly  adv

/ˈendʒɪn/
/ˈfɜːmli/

full moon  n

/ˌfʊl ˈmuːn/

good for your health 
greet  v

/ɡʊd fɔː jɔː helθ/
/ɡriːt/

magical  adj

/ˈmædʒɪkl/

necessary  adj
notice  n

/ˈnesəsəri/
/ˈnəʊtɪs/

Her parents will want to know about your ambitions.
If you want to sing well you need to learn to breathe
correctly.
Don’t talk about controversial subjects like religion
and politics.
The engine on my car doesn’t work. I need a new car.
When they greet you at the door shake the father’s hand
firmly.
Happiness is kissing someone you love at night under a
full moon.
Singing is good for your health.
When they greet you at the door shake the father’s
hand firmly.
There’s something magical about making something
from nothing.
It isn’t necessary to read but it helps.
What does that notice mean?

ambice
dýchat
kontroverzní
motor
pevně
úplněk
dobrý pro zdraví
vítat
magický
nutný
oznámení

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It isn’t obligatory to stay. Let’s go home.
If they ask you for your opinion, be honest.
It isn’t permitted. It’s against the rules.
It’s very important to be punctual at a first meeting.
You need to know how to read music to be able to sing
well.
I need to revise for my exam.
I love the rhythm of the music.
The service here is excellent.
Do you think it is difficult to stay friends with an exboyfriend?
Then I had to do some tests to see if I could survive in
different situations.
Asking them what your partner was like as a child is a
brilliant tactic.
No father likes a weak handshake!

povinný
názor
dovoleno
přesný
umět noty

/ɪnˈkredəbli/
/ɪnˈtensɪv/
/ˈfreɪz bʊk/
/ˈsʌbtaɪtlz/
/juːz jɔː hændz/

It’s an incredibly difficult language to learn.
I did a one-month intensive course in Spanish.
You mustn’t use a dictionary or phrasebook.
Do you enjoy films with subtitles?
You mustn’t use your hands or mime.

neuvěřitelně
intenzivní
konverzační příručka
titulky
používat ruce

get a job
get a message
get a newspaper
get a present

/ɡet ə ˈdʒɒb/
/ɡet ə ˈmesɪdʒ/
/ɡet ə ˈnjuːzpeɪpə/
/ɡet ə ˈpreznt/

získat práci
dostat zprávu
koupit noviny
koupit dárek

get a ticket
get an email
get angry
get better

/ɡet ə ˈtɪkɪt/
/ɡet ən ˈiːmeɪl/
/ɡet ˈæŋɡri/
/ɡet ˈbetə/

get colder
get divorced

/ɡet ˈkəʊldə/
/ɡet dɪˈvɔːst/

get fit
get home
get lost
get married
get nervous
get on well with
get to school
get to work
get up  phr v
get worse

/ɡet ˈfɪt/
/ɡet ˈhəʊm/
/ɡet ˈlɒst/
/ɡet ˈmærid/
/ɡet ˈnɜːvəs/
/ɡet ɒn ˈwel wɪð/
/ɡet tə ˈskuːl/
/ɡet tə ˈwɜːk/
/ɡet ˈʌp/
/ɡet ˈwɜːs/

I want to get a job when I finish school.
Did you get a message from him?
I went to get a newspaper this morning.
I need to get a present for my mum. It’s her birthday
next week.
You need to get a ticket before you get on the bus.
I get an email from my mum every week.
I try not to get angry but it happens.
I hope I get better next week. I want to go back to
work.
Is it going to get colder next week?
Why did you get divorced? ~ I didn’t get on with my
wife.
I want to get fit. I’m so fat.
I get home at 5.00 p.m. most days.
We get lost every time you drive!
We are going to get married next year.
I get nervous before tests.
I get on well with my wife’s parents.
I get to school at 8.00 a.m. every morning.
I get to work at 9.00 a.m. every morning.
What time do you get up in the morning?
Why did my mark get worse?

obligatory  adj
opinion  n
permitted  adj
punctual  adj
read music

/əˈblɪɡətri/
/əˈpɪnjən/
/pəˈmɪtɪd/
/ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
/riːd ˈmjuːzɪk/

revise  v
rhythm  n
service  n
stay friends

/rɪˈvaɪz/
/ˈrɪðəm/
/ˈsɜːvɪs/
/steɪ frendz/

survive  v

/səˈvaɪv/

tactic  n

/ˈtæktɪk/

weak  adj

/wiːk/

zopakovat si
rytmus
servis ​/ ​služby
zůstat přáteli
přežít
taktika
slabý

More words in File 7
incredibly  adv
intensive  adj
phrasebook  n
subtitles  pl n
use your hands

File 8
Vocabulary Banks
Get

koupit si lístek
dostat e-mail
rozčílit se
zlepšit se
ochladit se
rozvést se
dostat se do kondice
dorazit domů
ztratit se
oženit se ​/ ​vdát se
znervóznět
dobře vycházet s
dorazit do školy
dorazit do práce
vstávat
zhoršit se

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Confusing verbs
borrow money from
somebody
bring your dictionary / ​
something back from
holiday
carry a bag / ​a baby
earn a salary / ​money

/bɒrəʊ ˈmʌni frɒm
sʌmbədi/
/brɪŋ jɔː ˈdɪkʃənri ​/ ​
ˈsʌmθɪŋ bæk frɒm
ˈhɒlədeɪ/
/kæri ə ˈbæɡ ​/ ​ə ˈbeɪbi/
/ɜːn ə ˈsæləri ​/ ​ˈmʌni/

/faɪnd jɔː ˈɡlɑːsɪz ​/ ​
ə ˈdʒɒb/
/həʊp ðæt ˈsʌmθɪŋ
hope that something
ɡʊd wɪl ˈhæpən ​/ ​tə
good will happen / ​to do
də ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
something
/nəʊ sʌmbədi ˈwel ​/ ​
know somebody well / ​
ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
something
/lend ˈmʌni tə
lend money to somebody
sʌmbədi/
look at a photo / ​your watch /lʊk ət ə ˈfəʊtəʊ ​/ ​jɔː
ˈwɒtʃ/
look for your glasses / ​a job /lʊk fɔː jɔː ˈɡlɑːsɪz ​/ ​
ə ˈdʒɒb/
look happy / ​about 25 years /lʊk ˈhæpi ​/ ​əbaʊt
twenti ˌfaɪv jɜːz
old
ˈəʊld/
/lʊk laɪk jɔː ˈmʌðə ​/ ​
look like your mother / ​a
ə ˈmɒdl/
model
/luːz jɔː ˈɡlɑːsɪz ​/ ​ə
lose your glasses / ​a match
ˈmætʃ/
meet somebody for the first /miːt sʌmbədi fɔː
ðə fɜːst ˈtaɪm ​/ ​ət
time / ​at 11 o’clock
ɪˈlevn ə ˈklɒk/
/mɪs
ðə ˈbʌs ​/ ​ə ˈklɑːs/
miss the bus / ​a class
/seɪ ˈsʌmθɪŋ tə
say something to
sʌmbədi ​/ ​ˈsɒri ​/ ​
somebody / ​sorry / ​hello
həˈləʊ/
/teɪk ən ʌmˈbrelə ​/ ​jɔː
take an umbrella / ​your
ˈtʃɪldrən tə skuːl/
children to school
tell somebody something / ​ /tel sʌmbədi ˈsʌmθɪŋ ​
/ ​ə ˈlaɪ ​/ ​ə ˈdʒəʊk/
a lie / ​a joke
/weɪt
fɔːr ə ˈbʌs ​/ ​fɔːr
wait for a bus / ​for a long
ə lɒŋ ˈtaɪm/
time
/wɒtʃ ˌtiː ˈviː ​/ ​
watch TV / ​a match
ə ˈmætʃ/
/weə ˈkləʊðz ​/ ​
wear clothes / ​jewellery
ˈdʒuːəlri/
/wɪn ə ˈpraɪz ​/ ​ə
win a prize / ​a match / ​
ˈmætʃ ​/ ​ə ˈmedl/
a medal
find your glasses / ​a job

I’ll need to borrow money from my parents. I don’t
have enough.
Bring your dictionary to class next week, please.

půjčit si peníze od (koho)

I carry a bag to work every day.
She’s a student but she has a part-time job to earn
money.
I hope I’ll find a job soon.

nosit tašku ​/ ​dítě
dostat plat ​/ ​vydělat peníze

This year has been terrible. I hope that something
good will happen soon.

doufat, že se stane něco
dobrého ​/ ​že se něco udělá

I know something about her that is quite surprising.

dobře někoho ​/ ​něco znát

přinést slovník ​/ ​něco
z dovolené

najít brýle ​/ ​práci

I always lend money to you and you never give it back. půjčit peníze (komu)
Look at your watch. We’re going to be late!
Shall I help you look for your glasses?

podívat se na fotografii ​/ ​
hodinky
hledat brýle ​/ ​práci

You don’t look 30. You look about 25 years old.

vypadat šťastně ​/ ​asi na
25 let

You look like your mother, not your father.

vypadat jako vaše matka ​/ ​
modelka
ztratit brýle ​/ ​prohrát zápas

What’s the matter? Did you lose your glasses?
Let’s meet at 11 o’clock outside the school.

potkat někoho poprvé ​/ ​
v 11 hodin

We’re a bit late. Did we miss the bus?
Say hello to Colin for me.

zmeškat autobus ​/ ​hodinu
říct něco někomu ​/ ​omluvit
se ​/ ​pozdravit

You should take an umbrella because it’s going to
rain.
Do you think it’s ever OK to tell a lie?

vzít si deštník ​/ ​děti do školy

I’m going to wait for a bus. It’s too far to walk.

říct někomu něco ​/ ​lhát ​/ ​
vyprávět vtip
čekat na autobus ​/ ​dlouho

Let’s watch TV. There’s a good movie on.

sledovat televizi ​/ ​zápas

I’m not allowed to wear jewellery to work.

nosit oblečení ​/ ​šperky

Do you win a prize or is it just for fun?

vyhrát cenu ​/ ​zápas ​/ ​medaili

Useful words and phrases
advantage  n

/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/

avoid  v

/əˈvɔɪd/

blizzard  n

/ˈblɪzəd/

The advantage of not having a car is that it saves a lot výhoda
of money.
This seems an easy one – go, but try to avoid her where vyhýbat se
possible.
blizard
A blizzard is a very bad storm with snow and strong
winds.

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calmly  adv

/ˈkɑːmli/

century  n
change your mind

/ˈsentʃəri/
/tʃeɪndʒ jɔː maɪnd/

circumstances  pl n

/ˈsɜːkəmstænsɪz/

completely  adv
cyclone  n
deeply in love 
detective  n
difficult to get on with 
dreamily  adv
drunk  adj
earthquake  n
flood  n

/kəmˈpliːtli/
/ˈsaɪkləʊn/
/ˈdiːpli ɪn lʌv/
/dɪˈtektɪv/
/ˈdɪfɪkəlt tə ɡet ˈɒn
wɪð/
/ˈdriːmɪli/
/drʌŋk/
/ˈɜːθkweɪk/
/flʌd/

forest fire  n

/fɒrɪst ˈfaɪə/

go for it

/ˈɡəʊ fɔːr ɪt/

have second thoughts

/hæv sekənd ˈθɔːts/

impulse  n
it’s worth 

/ˈɪmpʌls/
/ɪts ˈwɜːθ/

keep in touch

/kiːp ɪn ˈtʌtʃ/

masterfully  adv

/ˈmɑːstəfəli/

monsoon  n

/mɒnˈsuːn/

once in a lifetime 
risk  v
scream  v
separate  adj
storm  n

/wʌns ɪn ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/
/rɪsk/
/skriːm/
/ˈseprət/
/stɔːm/

suburbs  pl n
suggest  v
suspicious  adj

/ˈsʌbɜːbz/
/səˈdʒest/
/səˈspɪʃəs/

tram  n
trust  v
tsunami  n
whisper  v

/træm/
/trʌst/
/suːˈnɑːmi/
/ˈwɪspə/

‘Do you think for one moment,’ she said calmly, ‘that I
could come to your home while Héloise is there?’
In what century do you think the story takes place?
If you start planning for the big day, it will make things
worse if you then change your mind.
Are there any circumstances in which you think it’s
OK to tell a lie?
I can trust you completely.
A cyclone is a very strong wind that moves in a circle.
I am deeply in love with her, but is this too soon?
A detective helps to solve crimes.
I find her sister really difficult to get on with.

klidně

The girl looked out the window dreamily.
He had too much wine and was drunk.
What were they doing when the earthquake struck?
A flood is when there is too much water in a river and it
comes onto the streets or fields.
A forest fire is a big fire which can destroy many trees
and houses.
You clearly love this girl and I think you should go
for it.
It’s normal to have second thoughts about the big
decisions we make.
It was an impulse, but now I’m having second thoughts.
In my opinion, I don’t think it’s worth making
problems at work.
You can always keep in touch with colleagues on your
phone.
‘Vivienne,’ said Hartley, masterfully. ‘You must be
mine.’
A monsoon is when it rains very heavily for three
months or more.
Maybe this is a once in a lifetime moment for her.
Should I go, and risk having arguments all the time?
You scream like a baby.
Should I suggest separate holidays this year?
A blizzard is a very bad storm with snow and strong
winds.
I don’t live in the city centre – I live in the suburbs.
Should I suggest separate holidays this year?
Hartley was suspicious that Vivienne loved another
man.
Then he left the office and took a tram to Broadway.
He’s very honest, and I completely trust him.
A tsunami is a very large wave in the sea.
Whisper the answer to me, so no one can hear.

zasněně
opilý
zemětřesení
záplavy

století
změnit názor
okolnosti
zcela
cyklón, větrná smršť
hluboce zamilovaný
detektiv
být těžké vyjít s

požár lesa
jít za tím
rozmýšlet si
impulz
stát za to
být v kontaktu
autoritativně
monzun
jednou za život
riskovat
křičet
samostatný
bouře
předměstí
navrhnout
podezřelý
tramvaj
věřit (komu)
tsunami, přílivová vlna
pošeptat

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angrily  adv
desperate  adj

/ˈæŋɡrəli/
/ˈdespərət/

feature  n

/ˈfiːtʃə/

get advice

/ɡet ədˈvaɪs/

They answered the phone angrily.
I’m desperate. Should I phone her now and tell her?
What should I do?
Read three problems from a weekly feature in a British
newspaper.
Send us your problem and you will get advice from our
readers.

rozzlobeně
zoufalý
reportáž
získat radu

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ground  n

/ɡraʊnd/

helpline  n

/ˈhelplaɪn/

honeymoon  n

/ˈhʌnimuːn/

hyperactive  adj

/ˌhaɪpərˈæktɪv/

lazily  adv
marathon  n
matter  n
obtain  v
route  n
seriously  adv
smoke  n
weekly  adj

/ˈleɪzɪli/
/ˈmærəθən/
/ˈmætə/
/əbˈteɪn/
/ruːt/
/ˈsɪəriəsli/
/sməʊk/
/ˈwiːkli/

An earthquake is when the ground suddenly shakes
very strongly.
If you call a telephone helpline, you will have to wait a
long time.
The Swedish couple went on a three month world trip
for their honeymoon.
There will be a hyperactive five-year-old in the seat
behind you.
They got up lazily.
My wife is running her first marathon in London.
This is a very important matter.
Did you obtain a visa?
Mark their route on the map.
He takes his job very seriously.
The streets were full of smoke.
Read three problems from a weekly feature in a British
newspaper.

(povrch) země
linka důvěry
líbánky
hyperaktivní
líně
maraton
záležitost
získat
trasa
vážně
kouř
týdenní

File 9
Vocabulary Banks
Animals
bat  n
bear  n
bee  n
bird  n
bull  n
butterfly  n
camel  n
chicken  n
cow  n
crocodile  n

/bæt/
/beə/
/biː/
/bɜːd/
/bʊl/
/ˈbʌtəflaɪ/
/ˈkæml/
/ˈtʃɪkɪn/
/kaʊ/
/ˈkrɒkədaɪl/

dolphin  n
elephant  n
fly  n
giraffe  n
goat  n
horse  n

/ˈdɒlfɪn/
/ˈelɪfənt/
/flaɪ/
/dʒəˈrɑːf/
/ɡəʊt/
/hɔːs/

jellyfish  n
kangaroo  n
lion  n
monkey  n
mosquito  n
mouse  n
pig  n
rabbit  n
shark  n

/ˈdʒelifɪʃ/
/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/
/ˈlaɪən/
/ˈmʌŋki/
/məˈskiːtəʊ/
/maʊs/
/pɪɡ/
/ˈræbɪt/
/ʃɑːk/

sheep  n
snake  n

/ʃiːp/
/sneɪk/

Have you ever seen a bat at night?
I saw a bear when I was on holiday in Canada.
There is a bee in that flower.
A parrot is a kind of bird that can talk like a human.
Bull fighting is popular in Spain.
That butterfly is very beautiful.
The camel lives in dry, hot places.
The chicken laid two eggs.
The milk of a cow is very popular.
We saw a crocodile in the water when we were in
northern Australia.
The dolphin is the friendliest animal in the sea.
We saw a big elephant on safari in Africa.
That fly is very annoying.
I really enjoyed seeing the giraffe at the zoo.
My uncle has cows, sheep, and a goat on his farm.
There is a field with a white horse in it behind our
house.
It hurts when a jellyfish stings you.
The kangaroo is an Australian animal.
The lion is often called the king of the jungle.
Is that a monkey up in the trees?
Is that a mosquito bite on your arm?
There’s a mouse in the kitchen. Get it out!
A pig is quite an intelligent animal.
My daughter has a pet rabbit.
I don’t like to swim in the sea because I’m scared I’ll see
a shark.
Jumpers are made from the wool of sheep.
We saw a snake, but it wasn’t a dangerous one.

netopýr
medvěd
včela
pták
býk
motýl
velbloud
slepice
kráva
krokodýl
delfín
slon
moucha
žirafa
koza
kůň
medúza
klokan
lev
opice
komár
myš
prase
králík
žralok
ovce
had

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spider  n
tiger  n

/ˈspaɪdə/
/ˈtaɪɡə/

whale  n

/weɪl/

There is a large spider in the bathroom.
A tiger is a beautiful animal with black and orange
stripes.
The blue whale is the biggest animal in the world.

pavouk
tygr

A phobia is a very strong and abnormal fear or dislike
of something.
What would you do if a large aggressive animal ran
towards you?
Are you allergic to any animals?
Sometimes our neighbour’s dog will bark all night.
Did the snake bite you?
The drug causes changes to part of the brain used in
learning and memory.
Which do you think makes the sufferers’ lives most
complicated?
Doctors have found a cure for people with phobias.
There is a drug that can help people to overcome their
phobias.
The new drug could be used to make this therapy more
effective.
I would float in the water and pretend to be dead.
What would you do if someone offered to buy you
a fur coat?
David Loosmore would happily be a guinea pig for
the pill.
Are there any animals or insects you are really
afraid of?
I would keep still and look it straight in the eyes.
Number the expressions in what you think is the most
logical order.
If I won a lot of money in the lottery, I would buy a
house.
The drug causes changes to part of the brain used in
learning and memory.
There is a drug that can help people to overcome their
phobias.
They often feel panic when they go out and only feel
safe at home.
People with this phobia are terrified of spiders.
The people who took the pill felt less afraid than those
who took a placebo.
What would you do if a poisonous snake bit you on
the leg?
If you went on a safari, what animal would you most
like to see?
What would you do if you were in the sea quite near the
shore when you saw a shark?
I would shout ‘down’ at it several times.
I would rub the sting with a towel to clean it.
I would suck the bite to get the poison out.
Getting on the plane is hard and when the plane takes
off I start to sweat.
The normal treatment for people with phobias is
exposure therapy.

abnormální

velryba

Useful words and phrases
abnormal  adj

/æbˈnɔːml/

aggressive  adj

/əˈɡresɪv/

allergic  adj
bark  v
bite  v
brain  n

/əˈlɜːdʒɪk/
/bɑːk/
/baɪt/
/breɪn/

complicated  adj

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/

cure  n
drug  n

/kjʊə/
/drʌɡ/

effective  adj

/ɪˈfektɪv/

float  v
fur coat  n

/fləʊt/
/fɜː kəʊt/

guinea pig  n

/ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/

insects  pl n

/ˈɪnsekts/

keep still  v
logical  adj

/kiːp stɪl/
/ˈlɒdʒɪkl/

lottery  n

/ˈlɒtəri/

memory  n

/ˈmeməri/

overcome  v

/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/

panic  n

/ˈpænɪk/

phobia  n
placebo  n

/ˈfəʊbiə/
/pləˈsiːbəʊ/

poisonous  adj

/ˈpɔɪzənəs/

safari  n

/səˈfɑːri/

shore  n

/ʃɔː/

shout  v
sting  n
suck  v
sweat  v

/ʃaʊt/
/stɪŋ/
/sʌk/
/swet/

therapy  n

/ˈθerəpi/

agresivní
alergický
štěkat
kousnout
mozek
komplikovaný
lék, léčba
léčivo, lék
účinný
plout
kožich
morče
hmyz
nehýbat se
logický
loterie
paměť
překonat
panika
fobie
placebo
jedovatý
safari
břeh
křičet
štípnutí
vysát
potit se
terapie

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tie  v

/taɪ/

treatment  n

/ˈtriːtmənt/

vinegar  n
wave  v

/ˈvɪnɪɡə/
/weɪv/

I would tie something, e.g. a scarf on my leg above the
bite.
The normal treatment for people with phobias is
exposure therapy.
I would wash the sting with vinegar or sea water.
I would wave my hand to make it go out.

zavázat

I would put my hands in my pockets and walk slowly
backwards.
I get very nervous if I go up high, for example on a
balcony on the 20th floor.
He injured his foot playing football and he later became
ill with cancer.
His father was a captain in the British army.
Are you a member of a club or organization?
I would put my hands in my pockets and walk slowly
backwards.
My seven-year-old son goes to primary school.
The actor Harrison Ford has been afraid of public
speaking all his life.
Bob Marley (1945–1981) is often called the father of
reggae.
His eldest son Ziggy is a very respected reggae
musician.
I want to retire at 65.
My 14-year-old daughter goes to secondary school.
Do you live in a top floor flat?

pozpátku

Did you base your design on something else?
Everything he does is spoiled by his attitude and his bad
behaviour.
Biology usually studies humans, animals, or plants.
‘Monopoly’ is a popular board game.
The bullet-proof vest is used by the police all over the
world.
The cash machine wasn’t invented until 1967.
Chemistry helps us understand what things are made
of.
To design a new buildling, you need to draw a plan that
shows how to make it.
Scientists are still trying to discover a cure for cancer.
How many disposable nappies are used every day?
In which sentence is the focus more on the dishwasher?
They said it had 52 fundamental errors including
taking too long to play.
Geography is the study of humans and the world.
I need a hair drier to dry my hair.
Tins used to be opened with difficulty using a knife and
a hammer.
Information technology is the study of computing.

založit
chování

léčba
ocet
zamávat

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backwards  adv

/ˈbækwədz/

balcony  n

/ˈbælkəni/

cancer  n

/ˈkænsə/

captain  n
organization  n
pockets  pl n

/ˈkæptɪn/
/ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn/
/ˈpɒkɪts/

primary school  n
public speaking  n

/ˈpraɪməri skuːl/
/ˈpʌblɪk spiːkɪŋ/

reggae  n

/ˈreɡeɪ/

respected  adj

/rɪˈspektɪd/

retire  v
secondary school  n
top floor flat  n

/rɪˈtaɪə/
/ˈsekəndri skuːl/
/tɒp flɔː flæt/

balkón
rakovina
kapitán
organizace
kapsy
základní škola
projev na veřejnosti
reggae
uznávaný
jít do důchodu
střední škola
byt v nejvyšším patře

File 10
Useful words and phrases
base  v
behaviour  n

/ˈbeɪs/
/bɪˈheɪvjə/

biology  n
board game  n
bullet-proof vest  n

/baɪˈɒlədʒi/
/ˈbɔːd ɡeɪm/
/ˈbʊlɪt pruːf vest/

cash machine  n
chemistry  n

/kæʃ məˈʃiːn/
/ˈkemɪstri/

design  v

/dɪˈzaɪn/

discover  v
disposable  adj
focus  n
fundamental  adj

/dɪˈskʌvə/
/dɪˈspəʊzəbl/
/ˈfəʊkəs/
/ˌfʌndəˈmentl/

geography  n
hair drier  n
hammer  n

/dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/
/heə ˈdraɪə/
/ˈhæmə/

information technology  n

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn
tekˌnɒlədʒi/

biologie
stolní hra
neprůstřelná vesta
bankomat
chemie
navrhnout
objevit
jednorázový
pozornost
zásadní
geografie
vysoušeč vlasů
kladivo
informační technologie

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invent  v
invention  n
logo  n
marks  pl n
material  n
maths  n
nappies  pl n
novel  n
physical education  n
physics  n
president  n
psychology  n
religious education  n
report  n
science  n
starting point  n
subjects  pl n

I have lots of ideas of things I’d like to invent.
Mrs Graham’s invention is called Tipp-Ex today.
The Nike logo is world-famous.
I didn’t use to study a lot but got good marks.
What was special about the material Stephanie
Kwolek invented?
/mæθs/
I’m not good with numbers so I don’t like maths.
/ˈnæpiːz/
How many disposable nappies are used every day?
/ˈnɒvl/
The film was based on a famous novel.
/ˈfɪzɪkl ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/
Physical education is sport at school.
/ˈfɪzɪks/
Many people think physics is the hardest subject at
school.
/ˈprezɪdənt/
The company president saw the game and took it
home to try it.
/saɪˈkɒlədʒi/
Like Holmes, House uses his knowledge of psychology
to solve cases.
/rɪˈlɪdʒəs ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/ Religious education is an important part of school in
many countries.
/rɪˈpɔːt/
When you were at school did you get a report at the
end of every year?
/ˈsaɪəns/
Chemistry, biology, and physics are all science subjects.
/ˈstɑːtɪŋ pɔɪnt/
The internet was the starting point for so many
technologies.
/səbˈdʒekts/
Did you study any other subjects at primary or
secondary school?

/ɪnˈvent/
/ɪnˈvenʃn/
/ˈləʊɡəʊ/
/mɑːks/
/məˈtɪəriəl/

vynalézt
vynález
logo
známky
materiál
matematika
plenky
román
tělesná výchova
fyzika
prezident
psychologie
náboženská výchova
vysvědčení
věda
počáteční bod
předměty

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arithmetic  n
attitude  n

/əˈrɪθmətɪk/
/ˈætɪtjuːd/

author  n

/ˈɔːθə/

choice  n

/tʃɔɪs/

compulsory  adj

/kəmˈpʌlsəri/

confuse  v
confusion  n
curious  adj
decision  n
decisive  adj
disorganized  adj

/kənˈfjuːz/
/kənˈfjuːʒn/
/ˈkjʊəriəs/
/dɪˈsɪʒn/
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
/dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

dissatisfied  adj

/dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd/

educate  v
education  n
elect  v
flowery  adj
imagination  n

/ˈedʒukeɪt/
/ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/
/ɪˈlekt/
/ˈflaʊəri/
/ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/

indecisive  adj
nickname  n
opt  v
options  pl n

/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/
/ˈnɪkneɪm/
/ɒpt/
/ˈɒpʃnz/

Kenneth is good at arithmetic.
Everything he does is spoiled by his attitude and his
bad behaviour.
Ken Follett is the best-selling author of The Pillars of
the Earth.
Too much choice is making us feel unhappy and
dissatisfied.
Education is compulsory until 18 or 19 in many
countries.
It is easy to confuse him.
He got lost in the confusion.
He is so curious. He wants to know everything.
Do you ever worry about making the wrong decision?
Do you know anybody who is very decisive?
I used to be very disorganized, for example I often left
my books at home.
Too much choice is making us feel unhappy and
dissatisfied.
Teachers try to educate students.
I enjoyed education after primary school.
Who did you elect to do the task?
Helen must learn not to use such flowery language.
He has a really good imagination and is so good at
thinking up stories.
I’m quite indecisive so I find it hard to make decisions.
Did you use to have a nickname?
Which one did you opt for?
We have so many options that making a decision is
stressful.

aritmetika
přístup
autor
výběr
povinný
zmást
zmatek
zvědavý
rozhodnutí
rozhodný
roztržitý ​/ ​roztržitá ​/ ​
roztržité
nespokojený
vzdělávat
vzdělávání
zvolit
květnatý
představivost
nerozhodný
přezdívka
rozhodnout se (pro)
alternativy

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possibilities  pl n

/ˌpɒsəˈbɪlətiz/

researcher  n

/ˈriːsɜːtʃə/

same sex school  n

/seɪm seks ˈskuːl/

Deciding which TV channel to watch is difficult when
there are so many possibilities.
A researcher has discovered that too much choice
makes us feel unhappy.
Who didn’t like being at a same-sex school?

spoil  v

/spɔɪl/

Don’t let your bad behaviour spoil your good marks.

možnosti
výzkumník
škola pouze pro chlapce ​/ ​
pouze pro dívky
pokazit

File 11
Vocabulary Banks
Expressing movement
across  prep
along  prep
come back  phr v
down  prep
get off  phr v
Go away!  phr v
go back  phr v
in  prep
into  prep
out  prep
out of  prep
over  prep
past  prep
round / ​around  prep
run away  phr v

/əˈkrɒs/
/əˈlɒŋ/
/kʌm ˈbæk/
/daʊn/
/ɡet ˈɒf/
/ɡəʊ əˈweɪ/
/ɡəʊ ˈbæk/
/ɪn/
/ˈɪntə/
/aʊt/
/aʊt ɒv/
/ˈəʊvə/
/pɑːst/
/raʊnd ​/ ​əˈraʊnd/
/rʌn əˈweɪ/

run off  phr v
through  prep
towards  prep

/rʌn ˈɒf/
/θruː/
/təˈwɔːdz/

under  prep
up  prep

/ˈʌndə/
/ʌp/

The bank is just across the road.
We went for a walk along the street.
He’s leaving, and he doesn’t know if he’ll come back.
She went down the steps five minutes ago.
Get off the bus at the railway station.
Go away! I don’t want to speak to you.
I’m tired. Can we go back home now?
What sports can you see in the photos?
I just need to go into the shop for something.
I certainly can’t go out for a wild night during the week.
Go out of the shop and cross the road.
Go over the bridge and turn left.
It’s past the church and next to the post office.
They went for a run around the lake.
When she was a child, she once tried to run away from
home.
The man tried to run off when he saw the policeman.
I go through the tunnel every day.
Walk towards the lake and you can see my house on
the right.
The car went under the bridge.
Go up the steps and turn right.

přes
po ​/ ​podél
vrátit se
dolů
vystoupit z
Jdi pryč!
vrátit se
v ​/ ​na
do
ven
ven z
přes
kolem
kolem ​/ ​okolo
utéct

The match will be over at about 5.30 p.m.
He’s out. Could you call back later?
Come on! Let’s go.
Could you fill in this form?
I want to find out about hotels in Madrid.
I don’t get on with Anna. She’s really annoying.
I get up at 10.00 a.m. every morning.
When can you give back that book you borrowed?
I need to give up smoking.
I want to go away for the weekend. I need a break.
Let’s go out to a restaurant tonight.
My sister said she would look after Jimmy for me
today.
Can you help me look for my key? I’ve lost it!
I look forward to seeing you soon.
You should look up words you don’t know in the
dictionary.
Did I pay back the money I borrowed from you?

skončit
zavolat zpět
No tak! ​/ ​Honem!
vyplnit
zjistit informace
vycházet s
vstávat
vrátit
přestat
odjet
vyjít si
hlídat ​/ ​starat se o

utéct
skrz
směrem k
pod
nahoru

Phrasal verbs
be over  phr v
call back  phr v
come on  phr v
fill in  phr v
find out  phr v
get on with  phr v
get up  phr v
give back  phr v
give up  phr v
go away  phr v
go out  phr v
look after  phr v

/bi ˈəʊvə/
/kɔːl ˈbæk/
/kʌm ˈɒn/
/fɪl ˈɪn/
/faɪnd ˈaʊt/
/ɡet ˈɒn wɪð/
/ɡet ˈʌp/
/ɡɪv ˈbæk/
/ɡɪv ˈʌp/
/ɡəʊ əˈweɪ/
/ɡəʊ ˈaʊt/
/lʊk ˈɑːftə/

look for  phr v
look forward to  phr v
look up  phr v

/ˈlʊk fɔː/
/lʊk ˈfɔːwəd tə/
/ˈlʊk ʌp/

pay back  phr v

/peɪ ˈbæk/

hledat
těšit se na
vyhledat
splatit

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pick up  phr v
put away  phr v
put on  phr v
sit down  phr v
stand up  phr v
take back  phr v

/pɪk ˈʌp/
/pʊt əˈweɪ/
/pʊt ˈɒn/
/sɪt ˈdaʊn/
/stænd ˈʌp/
/teɪk ˈbæk/

take off  phr v
throw away  phr v
try on  phr v
turn down  phr v
turn off  phr v
turn on  phr v
turn up  phr v
write down  phr v

/teɪk ˈɒf/
/ˈθrəʊ əˈweɪ/
/traɪ ˈɒn/
/tɜːn ˈdaʊn/
/tɜːn ˈɒf/
/tɜːn ˈɒn/
/tɜːn ˈʌp/
/raɪt ˈdaʊn/

Pick up these clothes from the floor.
Your room is a mess. Can you put away your clothes?
It’s bedtime – go and put on your pyjamas.
Please, sit down and relax.
It’s polite to stand up when your manager comes in.
I think I’ll take back these jeans I bought. They’re too
small.
Could you take off your boots, please?
Don’t throw away that letter!
I’m going to try on these jeans.
Turn down the music! It’s very loud.
There’s nothing on. Shall I turn off the TV?
Could you turn on the TV? There’s a good movie on.
Turn up the TV! I can’t hear.
Write down my address or you might forget it.

zvednout
uklidit na místo
obléct
posadit se
postavit se
vrátit
vyzout, svléci
vyhodit
vyzkoušet si
ztlumit
vypnout
zapnout
zesílit
zapsat

Useful words and phrases
athletics  n
bad loser  n
baseball  n
basketball  n

/æθˈletɪks/
/bæd ˈluːzə/
/ˈbeɪsbɔːl/
/ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl/

beat  v
blame  v
boxing  n
coach  n

/biːt/
/bleɪm/
/ˈbɒksɪŋ/
/kəʊtʃ/

contract  n

/ˈkɒntrækt/

cycling  n
defeat  n
dehydrated  adj

/ˈsaɪklɪŋ/
/dɪˈfiːt/
/ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪtɪd/

dignity  n

/ˈdɪɡnəti/

disqualify  v
false start  n
fool  n
football  n
football club  n

/dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/
/ˌfɔːls ˈstɑːt/
/fuːl/
/ˈfʊtbɔːl/
/ˈfʊtbɔːl klʌb/

furious  adj

/ˈfjʊəriəs/

golf  n
handball  n

/ɡɒlf/
/ˈhændbɔːl/

hockey  n
incompetent  adj
insult  v
intention  n

/ˈhɒki/
/ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/
/ɪnˈsʌlt/
/ɪnˈtenʃn/

motor racing  n
opponent  n
referee  n

/ˈməʊtə reɪsɪŋ/
/əˈpəʊnənt/
/ˌrefəˈriː/

Running is an athletics event.
My brother is a really bad loser.
They are called umpires in tennis and baseball.
In basketball you have to throw the ball through a ring
with a basket.
England beat Germany 5–1.
Don’t blame your defeat on the referees.
Boxing is a fight, usually between two men.
My tennis coach has really helped me improve my
game.
Luciano Gaucci announced that the player’s contract
would not be renewed.
I usually go cycling at the weekend.
Don’t blame your defeat on the referees.
We’re making him drink water because he’s becoming
dehydrated.
The hardest lesson to learn in sport is how to lose with
dignity.
They will disqualify you if you try to cheat.
Jon Drummond was disqualified for a false start.
He also called the umpire ‘an incompetent fool’!
In football you have to kick the ball into a goal.
But Jung-Hwan also played for the Italian football
club Perugia.
He became furious and shouted ‘You cannot be
serious!’ at the umpire.
In golf you have to get a small ball into a hole far away.
Handball is like football but you use your hands, not
your feet.
I play hockey at school.
He also called the umpire ‘an incompetent fool’!
He tried to insult the referee.
I have no intention of paying a salary to somebody
who has ruined Italian football.
Formula 1 is a famous motor racing event.
Don’t refuse to shake hands with your opponent.
A referee or umpire is an official who makes the players
obey the rules.

atletika
neumět prohrávat
baseball
basketbal
porazit
vinit, svést něco na někoho
box
trenér
smlouva
jízda na kole
porazit
dehydratovaný
důstojnost
diskvalifikovat
chybný start
blázen
fotbal
fotbalový klub
zuřivý
golf
házená
hokej
neschopný
urazit
úmysl
automobilové závody
protivník
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refuse  v
rugby  n

/rɪˈfjuːz/
/ˈrʌɡbi/

score a goal  v
skiing  n
tennis  n
umpire  n

/skɔːr ə ɡəʊl/
/ˈskiːɪŋ/
/ˈtenɪs/
/ˈʌmpaɪə/

volleyball  n
windsurfing  n

/ˈvɒlibɔːl/
/ˈwɪndsɜːfɪŋ/

Don’t refuse to shake hands with your opponent.
Rugby doesn’t have a round ball and you have to throw
it backwards.
How was the match? Did you score a goal?
Skiing holidays are popular in winter.
In tennis you have to hit the ball over a net.
A referee or umpire is an official who makes the players
obey the rules.
Volleyball is often played on a beach.
You need a strong wind to go windsurfing.

odmítnout
ragby

The bunker in golf is full of sand.
The buzz of being ‘live’ on the radio is really
wonderful.
It was a coincidence that both boys were called ‘Jim’
by their new parents.
I can’t concentrate with that music on.
I feel awake and energetic in the morning.
In football you have to kick the ball into a goal.
The aim of golf is to get a small ball into a small hole.
When Jim Lewis was six years old, he discovered that he
had an identical twin brother.
This is a short race – only one lap.
It’s match point to Murray.
In tennis you have to hit the ball over a net.
Hand ball! That must be a penalty.
It depends on the season. I find I need much more sleep
in the winter.
In tennis it’s important to learn how to serve the ball
skilfully.
The marathon finishes on the track in the stadium.
When Jim Lewis was six years old, he discovered that he
had an identical twin brother.
England won the Rugby World Cup in 2003 by
beating Australia in the last minute of the match.

bunkr
vzrušení

dát gól
lyžování
tenis
rozhodčí
volejbal
windsurfing

More words in File 11
bunker  n
buzz  n

/ˈbʌŋkə/
/bʌz/

coincidence  n

/kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/

concentrate  v
energetic  adj
goal  n
hole  n
identical  adj

/ˈkɒnsntreɪt/
/ˌenəˈdʒetɪk/
/ɡəʊl/
/həʊl/
/aɪˈdentɪkl/

lap  n
match point  n
net  n
penalty  n
season  n

/læp/
/ˌmætʃ ˈpɔɪnt/
/net/
/ˈpenəlti/
/ˈsiːzn/

serve  v

/sɜːv/

track  n
twin  n

/træk/
/twɪn/

World Cup  n

/ˌwɜːld ˈkʌp/

náhoda
soustředit se
energetický
brána
díra
identický
okruh
mečbol
síť
penalta
roční období
podávat
dráha
dvojče
Světový pohár

File 12
Useful words and phrases
arrest  v

/əˈrest/

build connections

/bɪld kəˈnekʃnz/

feel guilty

/fiːl ˈɡɪlti/

genes  pl n
gossip  n, v
in general 

/dʒiːnz/
/ˈɡɒsɪp/
/ɪn ˈdʒenrəl/

kettle  n
local  adj

/ˈketl/
/ˈləʊkl/

microchip  n

/ˈmaɪkrəʊtʃɪp/

He arrived at his local police station and said ‘Please
arrest me again!’
Gossip can be a positive thing when people use it to
build connections with other people.
Sometimes we might feel guilty if we gossip about
other people.
McAndrew believes that gossiping is in our genes.
Who do people most often gossip about?
In general, men share gossip with their wives or
girlfriends, not their male friends.
Put the kettle on. I need a cup of tea.
The dog had run away and gone to the local railway
station.
Thanks to a microchip in its neck, they discovered that
its name was Diesel.

zatknout
budovat vztahy
cítit vinu
geny
klepy ​/ ​pomlouvat
obecně
konvice
místní
mikročip

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/ˈmaɪkrəweɪv/
/ˈnæni/
/ˈneɪbə/
/pɑːs ˈɒn/

pleasure  n

/ˈpleʒə/

pottery  n
prison  n

/ˈpɒtəri/
/ˈprɪzn/

private life  n

/ˈpraɪvət laɪf/

robber  n
security guard  n

/ˈrɒbə/
/sɪˈkjʊərəti ɡɑːd/

selection  n
slippers  pl n
social skill  n

/sɪˈlekʃn/
/ˈslɪpəz/
/ˈsəʊʃl skɪl/

supper  n

/ˈsʌpə/

She said she left the dinner in the microwave.
We have a nanny to look after our children.
He left the dog with a neighbour.
Research has shown that people were happy to pass on
good news about their friends.
McAndrew believes that we feel pleasure when we
share interesting information.
I made a vase in my pottery class.
He was freed early from prison on the condition that he
promised to live with his parents.
To gossip is to talk about other people, especially their
private life.
The robber took all our money and jewellery.
Lewis was a security guard and Springer was a deputy
sheriff.
Here is our selection of last week’s true stories.
I wear slippers, not shoes, inside the house.
McAndrew says that gossiping is a social skill, and we
need to learn to do it well.
What shall we eat for supper?

mikrovlnná trouba
chůva
soused
předávat
potěšení
hrnčířství ​/ ​keramika
vězení
osobní život
lupič
člen ochranky
výběr
bačkory
sociální dovednost
(druhá) večeře

A001299

microwave  n
nanny  n
neighbour  n
pass on  phr v

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