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  • New Headway Elementary (fourth edition) Czech wordlist 1

    New Headway Elementary Czech wordlist UNIT 1 You and me

    HEllo American adj /merkn/ Bill is an American man from Chicago. americkfirst name n /fst nem/ His first name is William, but everyone calls him Bill. kestn jmnofrom prep /frm/ David is from Bristol. zhello /hl/ Hello. My names Carla. ahoj, dobr denmeet v /mit/ Hello. Im Simon. ~ Oh, nice to meet you. potkat sename n /nem/ My first name is Thomas, but you can call me Tom. jmnonice adj /nas/ If the weather isnt going to be nice, lets stay in. pknspell v /spel/ Do you spell grey with an a or an e? hlskovatstudent n /stjudnt/ Ben is a university student. studentsurname n /snem/ What is your surname? pjmenwhat pron /wt/ What is your name? jak, cowhere adv /we(r)/ Where are you from? kde, kam, odkud

    PErsoNal iNformatioN age n /ed/ Whats her age? She is 30 years old. vkcity n /sti/ He lives in a city called Chicago. velkomstoemail address n /imel dres/ Whats your email address? e-mailov adresaher pron /h(r)/ Carla was born in England, but her parents are from Italy. jejhis pron /hz/ I forgot to ask Paul for his email address. jeholook v /lk/ Look at the information and tell me what you see. podvat semarried adj /mrid/ Lucy isnt married but she has a boyfriend. enat, vdanold adj /ld/ How old are you? ~ Im 25. starphone number n /fn nmb(r)/ Her phone number is 43 44 900 4754. telefonn slo

    riCks family brother n /br(r)/ My brother Max is 12 years old. bratrfamily n /fmli/ The English family who I am staying with are called Taylor. rodinafather n /f(r)/ Uncle Jim is the father of my cousin Andrew. otecgirlfriend n /lfrend/ Jack has lots of female friends, but he hasnt got a girlfriend. partnerka, ptelkyn house n /has/ Frank has enough money to buy a big house with a garden. dmlike v /lak/ I like Spain a lot and would like to live there one day. mt rd, lbit selive v /lv/ I live in a small town in the west of England. t, bydletlovely adj /lvli/ My parents really like my girlfriend shes lovely. pjemn, milmother n /m(r)/ My mother was only 18 when she gave birth to me. matkaparents pl n /pernts/ My parents are both doctors, but I became an actor. rodiereally adv /rli/ They had a great day out and really enjoyed themselves. skutensalesman n /selzmn/ A good salesman can sell anything. prodejceschool n /skul/ School isnt the only place where children learn new things. kolasister n /sst(r)/ I dont have a brother but I have one sister. sestrateacher n /tit(r)/ Our English teacher explains everything so clearly. uiteluniversity n /junvsti/ Olivia is an English student at university. univerzitawest n /west/ The west of England is warmer than the north or east. zpad (svtov strana)year n /j(r)/ He goes to university next year. rok

    PraCtiCE beautiful adj /bjutfl/ His wife is beautiful. krsn, krsn (nikoli

    omuch)caf n /kfe/ I drink tea at the caf. kavrnachildren pl n /tldrn/ Peter and Helen have two children: Tom, 8, and Anna, 5. dticlass n /kls/ There are ten students in my English class. tdadoctor n /dkt(r)/ A doctor helps people who are ill. lka

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    English adj /l/ His English is good. anglitina, anglick, Anglian

    French adj /frent/ Marie-Celine isnt French, shes Canadian. francouztina, francouzsk, Francouz

    Germany n /dmni/ Berlin is a city in Germany. Nmeckogood adj /d/ The language school is popular because its very good. dobrgrandmother n /rnm(r)/ My fathers mother is my grandmother. babikahome n /hm/ She isnt at home shes at school. domaItalian adj /tlin/ People from Italy are Italian. Ital, italsk, italtinaMonday /mnde/ Our English class is on Monday morning. pondlSwitzerland n /swtslnd/ In Switzerland, the main languages are French, German

    andItalian. vcarsko

    today n /tde/ What day is it today? Its Monday. dneswife n /waf/ Joes wife is from Germany where they were married. manelka

    rEadiNg aNd listENiNgbad adj /bd/ You dont learn anything from a bad teacher. patnbig adj /b/ The city is very big so I travel by bus instead of walking. velkblog n /bl/ Annas blog is full of news and photos about her stay in London. blogcar n /k(r)/ We dont have a garage so we keep our car outside. autocentre n /sent(r)/ Her school is in the centre of London, near all the shops. sted, centrumcheap adj /tip/ I havent got much money, but I know where the cheap shops are. levncoffee bars pl n /kfi bz/ There are lots of Italian coffee bars in London that sell great coffee. kavrny, denn barycold adj /kld/ In winter, the weather in Madrid is often sunny but cold. chladn, studendifficult adj /dfklt/ Some people speak so fast its difficult to understand them. obtneasy adj /izi/ Travelling by Underground is easy because the maps are clear. snadn, jednoduchEgypt n /idpt/ We travelled along the Nile while we were staying in Egypt. EgyptEurope n /jrp/ Ive never been outside of Europe, and would love to visit

    Asia or America. Evropa

    expensive adj /kspensv/ We cycle or walk everywhere because public transport is so expensive. drahfamous adj /fems/ The man said he was a famous actor, but I didnt recognize him. slavnfast adj /fst/ I cant understand you when you speak so fast. rychl, rychlefree adj /fri/ You dont need any money because the museum is free. zdarmafriendly adj /frendli/ I really like the other students they are very friendly. ptelskgallery n /glri/ The gallery has some beautiful paintings. galeriegirl n /l/ Charlotte is a name for a girl not a boy. dvkagreat adj /ret/ London is a great city there are lots of shops! asnhomework n /hmwk/ The teacher gives us lots of homework. domc kolyhorrible adj /hrbl/ The coffee is so horrible I cant drink it. pernhot adj /ht/ The weather is very hot and sunny. horkHungary n /hri/ Hungary is a country in Europe near Slovakia. Maarskohusband n /hzbnd/ Annas a lovely woman but her husband isnt very friendly. manelinteresting adj /ntrest/ I like England it is an interesting country. zajmavinternational adj /ntnnl/ My class is very international, with students from across the world. mezinrodnJapan n /dpn/ The highest peak in Japan is Mount Fuji. Japonskolanguage n /lwd/ My father doesnt speak any other language except English. e, jazyklove v /lv/ We love Amy because shes so nice and kind. milovat, mt rdmeal n /mil/ Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. jdlo, pokrmMexico n /meksk/ The border between Mexico and the United States is heavily guarded. Mexikomuseum n /mjuzim/ At the transport museum, there are examples of vehicles dating

    back to the 1800s. muzeum

    near adj /n(r)/ We live near the airport, but weve got used to the sound of planes. blzko, poblpark n /pk/ London is a city with lots of parks for people to walk or cycle in. parkpeople n /pipl/ People are surprised when I tell them what I do. lidplaces pl n /plesz/ Ive visited so many great places here. mstaRome n /rm/ People in Rome are different from other Italians. mshopping n /p/ Shopping is no fun if you havent got any money to spend. nakupovnshops pl n /ps/ I like to buy things online rather than go into shops. obchodyslow adj /sl/ The bus is very slow, so dont take it if youre in a hurry. pomalsmall adj /sml/ My school is very small there are only 30 students. malson n /sn/ Mr and Mrs Tims have a son, Paul, and a daughter, Eva. synSpain n /spen/ Spain is a lovely country, but Madrid gets very hot in summer. panlsko

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    speak v /spik/ I can speak several languages. mluvitsunny adj /sni/ It is sunny outside, but its very cold. slunenthem pron /em/ There are a lot of questions so check you have answered all of them. je (4. pd zjmena oni)Underground n /ndrand/ I dont like travelling by Underground because its dark. metrounderstand v /ndstnd/ Can you please speak more slowly so that we can understand? rozumtweather n /we(r)/ What bad weather we have today it is so cold and it is raining. poaswelcome /welkm/ Welcome to the Royal Hotel. We hope you enjoy your stay. vtejteyoung adj /j/ Although hes very young, he has a lot of experience. mlad

    VoCabulary aNd sPEakiNg aunt n /nt/ My aunt Joan is married to my uncle John. tetaboyfriend n /bfrend/ Tanyas been going out with her boyfriend for nearly a year. partner, ptelcousin n /kzn/ My aunt lives in York, with her son, my cousin Joe. bratranec, sestenicegrandfather n /rnf(r)/ My grandfather was working on a farm when my father was born. ddeeknephew n /nefju/ My nephew Ben lives in New York with my aunt and uncle. synovecniece n /nis/ Linda is my brothers daughter, which means shes my niece. neteuncle n /kl/ Aunt Rita is married to uncle Charles, my dads brother. strc

    EVEryday ENglisH all right adj /l rat/ I wasnt very well yesterday, but Im all right now. v podkubye /ba/ Ill see you tomorrow. Bye! na shledanou, ahoj

    (pi louen)darling n /dl/ Bye, Mum! ~ Goodbye, darling. Have a nice day. zlatko, milekFriday /frade/ I like to go out on Friday, because I dont work on Saturday. ptekgood afternoon /d ftnun/ Good afternoon. Can I help you? dobr odpolednegood morning /dmn/ Good morning. Its a beautiful day, isnt it? dobr rnogood night /dnat/ Good night. I hope you sleep well. dobrou nocgoodbye /dba/ Goodbye. Lets hope we meet again soon. nashledanouhi /ha/ Hi Linda! How are you today? dobr den, ahoj

    (pi setkn)office n /fs/ I get more work done if I arrive at the office early. kancelplease /pliz/ Id like an ice-cream, please. prosmsame pron /sem/ Have a good weekend! ~ Same to you. stejnthank goodness /k dns/ Thank goodness Mum didnt see me while I was wrapping

    her present! natst, dky bohu

    thanks /ks/ Thanks to all of you for the beautiful flowers. dkujivery well adj /veri wel/ He says he cant speak French, but he actually speaks it very well. velmi dobeweekend n /wikend/ I like to relax at the weekend. vkend

    UNIT 2 A good job!

    t wo outdoor jobs animal n /nml/ Can we please go to the zoo to see all the animals? zvecome v /km/ I come from Portugal, not Spain. pijt, pochzetcountry n /kntri/ Hungary is a country that has no coast. stt, zemdesert n /dezt/ Some places that are now desert used to be green and fertile. pouearn v /n/ I like my job but I dont earn enough to live a life of luxury. vydlvat penzeengineer n /endn(r)/ An engineer designs and builds machines, roads and other structures. inenrfree time n /fri tam/ Im so busy in my new job I hardly have any free time. voln asgym n /dm/ He goes to the gym every day in order to stay fit. tlocvinahour n /a(r)/ She doesnt mind working long hours because she loves her job. hodinajob n /db/ Many people do jobs they dont like in order to earn money. zamstnn, prceNew Zealand n /nju zilnd/ The New Zealand accent is similar to the Australian one. Nov Zlandoil rig n /l r/ On an oil rig, youre far from land and all your family and friends. ropn ploinaoutdoors n /atdz/ If you like being outdoors, an office job isnt for you. venku, venkovn

    prostedplay v /ple/ Do you play football at school? hrt

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    salary n /slri/ Its a dangerous job, but she is paid a good salary. plat, mzdaScotland n /sktlnd/ Being further north, Scotland tends to be colder than the rest

    of the UK. Skotsko

    snooker n /snuk(r)/ Snooker is a game that is often played in pubs in the UK. kulenktime n /tam/ What time does the next bus to Glasgow leave? as, doba (kdy)walk v /wk/ Imagine having to walk for miles to collect fresh water! jt (pky), choditwork v /wk/ Do you work in an office or at home? pracovatwrite v /rat/ Can you write your name so I can see how it is spelt? napsat, pstzoologist n /zuldst/ A zoologist is someone who studies animal behaviour. zoolog

    wHat doEs HE do? capital n /kaptl/ Paris is the capital of France. hlavn mstohave v /hv/ How many students does the school have? mt

    PraCtiCE actress n /ktrs/ Shes an actress who can play a wide range of parts. herekaballet dancer n /ble dns(r)/ A ballet dancer needs to be both graceful and athletic. baletka, baletn tanenkbanker n /bk(r)/ A banker works with money and makes a lot of money. bankBelgium n /beldm/ The famous fictional detective, Hercule Poirot, was from Belgium. Belgiedisc jockey n /dsk dki/ The disc jockey played music that nobody wanted to dance to. diskokej, DJexactly adv /zktli/ Its difficult to work out exactly what the problem is. pesnexciting adj /ksat/ The film was so exciting I didnt want it to end. vzruujc, napnavfamous adj /fems/ The man said he was a famous actor, but I didnt recognize him. slavnFrance n /frns/ If youre ever visiting France, you must come and see us in Lyon. Franciego v // In some areas, children are too poor to go to school. jt, choditInternet n /ntnet/ The Internet has changed the way we shop and socialize. Internetinterpreter n /ntprt(r)/ He couldnt speak any English, so we had to find an interpreter. tlumonklearn v /ln/ You wont learn anything if you sit in class texting your friends. uit selunch n /lnt/ Because there was no canteen, we often had lunch at our desks. obdmodel n /mdl/ She was so beautiful that people always asked her if she was a model. modelka, modelnatural adj /ntrl/ Claire speaks French fluently and the way she speaks sounds

    very natural. pirozen

    pop star n /pp st(r)/ She loves singing and says she wants to be a famous pop star. popov hvzdareading n /rid/ I love reading and frequently borrow books from the library. tenSpanish adj /spn/ Spanish and Portuguese look alike, but sound very different. panlsk, panltinatown n /tan/ Im going into town to buy a present for my sister. mstotravel v /trvl/ After his bad experience, Philip decided never to travel by train again. cestovatTV n /ti vi/ I watched an interesting programme on TV last night about tigers. televizorvisit v /vzt/ Can we visit the Pompidou centre while were in Paris? navtvitwatch v /wt/ Parents shouldnt let children watch TV all evening. sledovat, dvat se na ncoworld n /wld/ The second highest mountain in the world is K2, in Pakistan. svt

    rEadiNg aNd sPEakiNg Bengali adj /beli/ A Bengali teacher aged just 16 recently opened a school in India. benglskbusy adj /bzi/ Im so busy I havent got time to cook a proper meal. zaneprzdnnclock n /klk/ That clock is telling the wrong time. hodinycost v /kst/ If school books cost too much, some parents wont buy them. stt (kolik nco stoj)history n /hstri/ Theres more to history than battles and kings and queens. historie, djinyhousework n /haswk/ Traditionally, men went out to work and women did the housework. domc prceIndia n /ndi/ Tigers live in India, not Africa. Indiejournalist n /dnlst/ She got a job as a journalist on the local newspaper. novinlucky adj /lki/ With so much unemployment, he was lucky to get that job. mt tstmany pron /meni/ I learnt Greek many years ago, but Ive forgotten it all now. mnohomaths n /ms/ Theres more to maths than just adding and subtracting. matematikanever adv /nev(r)/ The restaurant was so bad that I would never eat there again. nikdypoor adj /p(r)/ The poor families dont have much money, but they are still happy. chudsometimes adv /smtamz/ I sometimes eat chocolate, but I dont have it every day. nkdystudy v /stdi/ What do you study at university? studovattired adj /tad/ After working non-stop for 20 hours, I was very tired. unaven, ospalvillage n /vld/ Shed always lived in a village, so the city seemed too noisy. vesnice

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    VoCabulary aNd listENiNg accountant n /kantnt/ Being good with numbers, he decided to become an accountant. etnairport n /ept/ Well need to reach the airport in good time to catch our flight. letitarchitect n /ktekt/ If you want to build a house, you first ask an architect to draw

    up plans. architekt

    building n /bld/ If there is a fire, you must leave the building immediately. budovacut v /kt/ The hairdresser cut my hair really well. sthatdentist n /dentst/ A good dentist will advise you on how to care for your teeth. zubadesign v /dzan/ He has plans to design a website that is easy to use. navrhovat, vytvethair n /he(r)/ Her long hair is very beautiful. vlasyhairdresser n /hedres(r)/ If a hairdresser cuts your hair badly, you should complain. kadenkhotel n /htel/ I like staying in hotels because I dont have to cook and clean! hotellaw firm n /l fm/ Chris studies law and would like to get a job in a big law firm. prvnick firmalawyer n /lj(r)/ Her lawyer advised her to admit that she was guilty. prvnkmoney n /mni/ I really need the money so I am working hard at the moment. penzenewspaper n /njuzpep(r)/ Mike buys a newspaper every day and he reads it on the train. noviny, denn tisknews story n /njuz stri/ Theres an interesting news story in the paper today. novinov lnek,

    reportnurse n /ns/ I woke up in hospital to see a nurse and a doctor standing by my bed. zdravotn sestraphysics n /fzks/ At school, I didnt like Physics as much as Biology or Chemistry. fyzikapilot n /palt/ The pilot told the passengers that he was going to return

    to the airport. pilot

    receptionist n /rsepnst/ At the hotel, the receptionist said she couldnt find my reservation. recepnstreet n /strit/ Dont let the dog escape from the garden into the street. ulicetaxi driver n /tksi drav(r)/ I gave the taxi driver a good tip because he used several short-cuts. taxikteeth n /ti/ You should stop eating sweets if you want to have good teeth. zuby

    EVEryday ENglisH hurry v /hri/ Wed better hurry if we want to catch that train. spchat, pospit si

    UNIT 3 Work hard, play hard!

    i liVE aNd work iN NEw york always adv /lwez/ Ive put the kettle on because Lee always has a cup of tea

    in the morning. vdy

    apartment n /ptmnt/ The apartment I live in is on the top floor of this block. bytband n /bnd/ My favourite band is playing at the music festival. kapela, hudebn skupinabed n /bed/ Ryan never goes to bed before midnight. postelbooks pl n /bks/ Reading books is a great way to learn vocabulary. knihybookstore n US /bkst/ That bookstore sells old comics as well as books. knihkupectvicook v /kk/ I invite my friends round every so often and cook a meal for them. vaitevening n /ivn/ Id hate to sit at home after work every evening just watching TV. veerfinish v /fn/ After I finish work, I often meet friends for a coffee. dokonithappy adj /hpi/ I was really happy to find out that Id won first prize. astnlittle adj /ltl/ My main home is in the country, but Ive got a little flat in

    London as well. mal

    often adv /ftn/ I speak to my mum very often almost every day, in fact. astorestaurant n /restrnt/ The restaurant was full of happy diners. restauraceSaturday /stde/ More people go shopping on a Saturday than any other day. sobotasinger n /s(r)/ Singers have to do special exercises so as not to harm their throats. zpvkSunday /snde/ Sunday used to be a day of rest, but now its the same as any

    other day. nedle

    Thursday /zde/ Shops often stay open late on a Thursday and Friday. tvrtekTuesday /tjuzde/ Monday is a bank holiday, so Ill see you at work on Tuesday. terusually adv /juli/ I usually take the bus to work, but today Im cycling. obvykleWednesday /wenzde/ Shops used to close at lunchtime on a Wednesday. steda

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    PraCtiCEcomputer n /kmpjut(r)/ You need a powerful computer if you want to download films. potaearly adj /li/ Its a good idea to go to bed early before an exam. asn, brzyfootball n /ftbl/ Jake loves football and supports Chelsea. fotbalget up v /et p/ We get up very late at the weekend about 10.45 a.m. vstt/vstvat (po spnku),

    postavit se (ze idle, postele)

    holiday n /hlde/ The beaches are busy in August because everyone is on holiday then. dovolen, przdninyTurkey n /tki/ Someone said that Turkish Delight comes from Greece, not Turkey. Turecko

    VoCabulary aNd listENiNg application form n /plken fm/ Did you fill in the application form for that job? dost, pihlkabadminton n /bdmntn/ Badminton is a bit like tennis but you use a shuttlecock

    instead of a ball. badminton

    cards pl n /kdz/ When youre playing cards its important to hide your cards. kartycinema n /snm(r)/ Many people like to eat snacks while watching a film at the cinema. kinocycling n /sakl/ If you like cycling, you should buy the best bike you can afford. jzda na koledancing n /dns/ When we were younger we used to go dancing in nightclubs. tancovngolf n /lf/ You need to buy some good clubs to play golf properly. golfindoor adj /nd(r)/ We can play indoor tennis if it starts to rain. uvnit, v interirulisten v /lsn/ I like to listen to my MP3 player before I fall asleep. poslouchatmobile phone n /mbal fn/ My mobile phone is an old one that doesnt take photos. mobiln telefonmusic n /mjuzk/ I listen to classical music when Im in a quiet mood. hudbaoutdoor adj /atd(r)/ Therell be outdoor activities as long as the weather stays fine. venkovnpersonal adj /psnl/ Using a personal trainer to help you get fit is expensive. osobnpost code n /pst kd/ Letters arrive faster if the post code is included in the address. potovn smrovac slorunning n /rn/ I only go running along quiet roads. bh, bhnsailing n /sel/ Sailing requires knowledge of tides and currents, as well

    asnavigation. plachtn

    skiing n /ski/ Skiing is easier if you manage to bend your knees properly. lyovnsquash n /skw/ Squash is a game that requires very fast reactions. squashswimming n /swm/ Swimming is good exercise, and it doesnt harm your joints

    and muscles. plavn

    tennis n /tens/ Jeff adores tennis so Ive bought him tickets for Wimbledon. teniswindsurfing n /wndsf/ If youve got good balance but dont mind getting wet,

    trywindsurfing. windsurfing

    rEadiNg aNd sPEakiNg barefoot adj /beft/ When I come home, I take off my office shoes and go

    aroundbarefoot. bos, naboso

    bath n /b/ If youve had a stressful day, its nice to relax in a warm bath. koupelboutiques pl n /butiks/ I buy all my clothes from small, local boutiques. butikychicken n /tkn/ My favourite meat is chicken, roasted in the oven. kuecountryside n /kntrisad/ Dan hates cities, and loves any chance to get out into

    thecountryside. venkov

    enjoy v /nd/ You cant enjoy watching a sport if you dont know the rules. uvat si, tit se zneho

    flowers pl n /flaz/ We always have fresh flowers, such as roses, at home. kvtinyforeign adj /frn/ My grandparents travelled a lot but never learnt any

    foreignlanguages. ciz

    garden centre n /dn sent(r)/ A garden centre sells everything you need for the garden. zahradn centrum (prodejna)

    grass n /rs/ Our lawnmower isnt sharp enough to cut that long grass. trvaIndian adj /ndin/ Indian dishes such as curry are very popular in the UK. indickJapanese adj /dpniz/ Examples of Japanese words are sushi and haiku. japonskmassage n /ms/ A massage really helps relax your aching muscles. maspoker n /pk(r)/ Poker is a card game that requires a lot of skill. pokerpostcard n /pstkd/ Cathy sent us a postcard of the resort where theyre staying. pohledniceprogramme n /prrm/ I watched a great programme on TV last night. televizn poadpub n /pb/ In the past, pubs only served drink, but now most of them

    sellfood,too. hospoda

    pudding n /pd/ He missed out the starter and main course and just had a pudding. mounk, zkusek

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    roast n /rst/ You can make roast potatoes by putting them in the oven with the beef.

    peen, peen

    spa n /sp/ The best way to relax is to have a swim and massage at a spa hotel. lznsticky adj /stki/ The table was sticky where the glue had spilled. lepivtakeaway n /tekwe/ If I cant be bothered cooking, I send out for a takeaway. jdlo na objednvku

    sdonkou domtoffee n /tfi/ Toffee tastes nice and sweet, but its terrible for your teeth. mln karamelweek n /wik/ We enjoyed our weekend there so much we stayed for a whole week. tden

    sPEakiNg aNd listENiNg problem n /prblm/ A problem with the lift meant we had to walk up five flights

    ofstairs. problm

    EVEryday ENglisH bilingual adj /balwl/ Shes English but her parents speak to her in German, so

    shesbilingual. bilingvn, hovoc

    dvma jazykyexcuse me /kskjus mi/ Excuse me. Is this seat free? Promiteexercise n /ekssaz/ The teacher has given us an exercise to do for homework. cvien pardon /pdn/ Pardon? Can you say that again? Prosmtraffic n /trfk/ The traffic starts to build up at 7.30, when people set off for work. dopravn provozwarm adj /wm/ Its been unusually warm for February. tepl, teplo

    UNIT 4 Somewhere to live

    a flat to rENt above prep /bv/ I live on the top floor, so nobody lives above me. nadarmchair n /mte/ I like to curl up in an armchair with a good book. keslobathroom n /brum/ Every room in the hotel has a private bathroom. koupelnabedroom n /bedrum/ Even the single bedroom had two double beds. lonicebench n /bent/ I often have my lunch sitting on a bench in the park. lavikabookshelves pl n /bkelvz/ I looked along the bookshelves but didnt find the book I wanted. police, regly na knihybus stop n /bs stp/ We waited at the bus stop for an hour and then two buses arrived. autobusov zastvkacarpet n /kpt/ Its very noisy walking around without the carpet down. koberecchemists n /kemsts/ Could you pick up my tablets from the chemists? obchod s lkrnou

    adrogericlothes pl n /klz/ She needs a huge wardrobe to put all her clothes in. obleen, odvcooker n /kk(r)/ The cooker uses a combination of gas and electricity. vai, sporkdining room n /dan rum/ We often eat in the kitchen rather than the dining room. jdelna (mstnost)DVD player n /di vi di ple(r)/ There are lots of DVDs we want to watch but the DVD player

    is broken. pehrva DVD

    first floor n /fst fl(r)/ The flat is up a short flight of stairs on the first floor. prvn patroflat n /flt/ He lives in a flat in the centre of the city. bytfridge n /frd/ You shouldnt put hot food in a fridge to cool it down. lednicein prep /n/ The tea and coffee are in that cupboard. vkitchen n /ktn/ The kitchen only had space for a cooker and a sink. kuchynliving room n /lv rum/ The main TV is in the living room, but weve also got one

    in the kitchen. obvac pokoj

    mirror n /mr(r)/ The bathroom mirror gets steamed up very easily. zrcadlonext to prep /nekst tu/ Its logical to put the washing machine next to the dryer. vedleon prep /n/ The cat likes to sit on the TV and look down at us. naopposite prep /pzt/ Weve got a great view of the park directly opposite us. naprotioutside prep /atsad/ Lets go outside and walk round the garden. venoven n /vn/ I put the cake in the oven an hour ago but it isnt cooked. troubapavement n /pevmnt/ The pavement is being repaired so you have to walk in the road. chodnkphone n /fn/ I thought I heard the phone ringing. telefonpicture n /pkt(r)/ The walls look very bare without any pictures. obrazpost office n /pst fs/ I cant send the parcel until the post office opens. potarent v /rent/ Its better to buy a house or flat than rent one. pronajmout si

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    shower n /a(r)/ The bathroom had a bath and a separate shower. sprchasofa n /sf/ Youre welcome to sleep on our sofa tonight. pohovkatable n /tebl/ The dog sat under the table while we were eating. stltree n /tri/ We had to cut down the big tree in the garden. stromunder prep /nd(r)/ We sat under the tree in order to get some shade. podwashing machine n /w min/ The washing machine dries clothes as well as washing them. praka

    a NEw flat coat n /kt/ I need to buy a new coat before winter arrives. kabtcolour n /kl/ The colour of the curtains doesnt match the carpet. barvacup n /kp/ When youve finished your tea just put your cup in the sink. lek, hrnekfabulous adj /fbjls/ Sarah wore a fabulous dress that turned lots of heads. fantastick, asnglass n /ls/ Thats made of glass so dont drop it! sklokettle n /ketl/ I couldnt find the kettle so I boiled some water in a pan. konvice (i rychlovarn)lamp n /lmp/ Id rather have several lamps around the room than one big light. lampamug n /mg/ In that cupboard are the coffee cups and the mugs for tea. vt hrnekplate n /plet/ Could you get me a plate to put these cakes on? talshoes pl n /uz/ As the carpets new, please take your shoes off when you come in. boty, obuvtowel n /tal/ It was difficult to dry myself because the towel was wet. runk

    PraCtiCE address book n /dres bk/ Let me have your contact details and Ill add them to my

    address book. adres

    diary n /dari/ Check your diary and see if youre available on Friday. plnovac di, denkkeys pl n /kiz/ Were so excited about picking up the keys to our new flat. klelipstick n /lpstk/ That dark red lipstick she wears makes her lips look thin. rtnkapen n /pen/ There should be a pen by the phone to take messages with. pero, propiskapurse n /ps/ Coins kept falling out of her purse because there was a hole in it. dmsk penenkawallet n /wlt/ I lent Chris some money because hed lost his wallet. pnsk penenkawindow n /wnd/ The huge window made the room feel light and airy. okno

    rEadiNg aNd sPEakiNg balcony n /blkni/ We stood on the balcony and took in the view over the garden. balkonbirthday n /bde/ For Jos fifth birthday, I made a cake in the shape of a 5. narozeninybowling alley n /bli li/ At the bowling alley, I found the ball heavy and hard to throw. bowlingov hernacathedral n /kidrl/ St Pauls Cathedral in London is where Prince Charles got married

    in 1981. katedrla

    choose v /tuz/ Each new president can choose new furniture for the White House. zvolit, vybratcomfortable adj /kmftbl/ I couldnt sleep because the bed wasnt very comfortable. pohodlncurtains pl n /ktnz/ We should get some curtains to prevent people looking in. zvsydesk n /desk/ My new desk is big enough to fit a computer and a printer on. pracovn stldinner n /dn(r)/ Some people have dinner early, but we eat quite late. veeeeat v /it/ If youre hungry, why dont you eat something? jstelevator n US /elvet(r)/ The elevator took us to the top floor in a few seconds. vtahfireplace n /faples/ Well keep the fireplace but we arent going to light a fire in it. krbfruit n /frut/ In many houses, people keep a bowl of fruit on the table. ovocefurniture n /fnt(r)/ Apart from a chair and table, we dont have any furniture. nbytekgardener n /dn(r)/ A gardener comes once a week to look after the communal gardens. zahradnkgift n /ft/ The statue next to the desk was a gift from my parents. drekgovernment

    building n/vnmnt bld/ The White House is both a government building and a

    private home. vldn budova

    grow v /r/ Im planning to grow vegetables in the garden. pstovatguest n /est/ The State Dining Room is big enough for 140 guests. hostjogging track n /d trk/ I took advantage of the jogging track to take an early morning run. beck stezkalibrary n /labri/ The house had a library that contained hundreds of books. knihovna (instituce)movie theater n US /muvi t(r)/ Many famous stars have movie theaters in their houses. kino, promtac slpresident n /prezdnt/ The president of the United States lives in the White House. prezidentpublic n /pblk/ Many old houses are open to the public. veejnostrelax v /rlks/ Bright colours in a room dont make me want to relax. relaxovat, odpoinout sisleep v /slip/ Im really tired because I didnt sleep very well last night. sptswimming pool n /swm pul/ The children splashed around in the swimming pool. plaveck bazn

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    tennis court n /tens kt/ The tennis court had no net so we couldnt play tennis on it. tenisov kurtthird floor n /d fl(r)/ In the elevator, just press 3 to get to the third floor. tet patrovegetables pl n /vedtblz/ The vegetables from our garden taste better than the ones we buy. zeleninavisitor n /vzt(r)/ Visitors usually have to pay to look around a stately home. nvtvnkwall n /wl/ He decorated the walls of the room with his own paintings. ze, stnawedding n /wed/ After the wedding theyre going on honeymoon to Cuba. svatbawing n /w/ The west wing of the White House is where the staff offices are. kdlo, st budovyworld-famous adj /wld fems/ The world-famous White House is a familiar sight on the news. svtov proslul

    VoCabulary aNd listENiNg amazing adj /mez/ Her house is so amazing it has featured in magazines. ohromujc, asnawful adj /fl/ The play was so awful many people left early. pern, stranboss n /bs/ My boss said shell sack me if Im late for work again. fexcellent adj /ekslnt/ I can recommend a restaurant that serves excellent fish. vynikajcfantastic adj /fntstk/ Once theyd redecorated, the room looked fantastic. fantastickparty n /pti/ Most people have a party to celebrate their new home. verek, partyterrible adj /terbl/ I once had a terrible boss who blamed others for his mistakes. stran, hroznwine n /wan/ We celebrated moving into our new flat with a bottle of wine. vno (alkoholick npoj)wonderful adj /wndfl/ Its worthwhile going to the top of the tower for the wonderful view. bjen

    EVEryday ENglisH bus fare n /bs fe(r)/ Lucy didnt have to walk home because I lent her the bus fare. autobusov jzdn

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    suPErmaN is faNtastiC! fly v /fla/ Superman can fly at the speed of light. ltat, letthero n /hr/ The comic hero Superman can do lots of things that we cant. hrdinajump v /dmp/ The cat can jump down from the tree and land on its feet. skkatlight n /lat/ The traffic light was on red, but the car didnt stop. svtlometre n /mit(r)/ She is learning to swim and can already swim 10 metres. metrskateboard n /sketbd/ Riding a skateboard is a bit like skiing on wheels! jezdit na skateboarduspeed n /spid/ A car raced round the corner at high speed and almost caused

    an accident. rychlost

    talk v /tk/ My grandma hates answering machines and prefers to talk to a real person.

    mluvit, hovoit

    turn back v /tn bk/ It started to rain heavily so we decided to turn back and go home. otoit se zpt

    PraCtiCE P.39 foreign language n /frn lwd/ Someone who is a linguist likes learning foreign languages. ciz jazykglasses pl n /glsz/ Connor cant see a thing without his glasses. brleguitar n /t(r)/ I gave some coins to a man on the street who was singing and

    playing a guitar. kytara

    see v /si/ Dont you wish you could see through buildings, like Superman? vidt

    PraCtiCE P.41 advertisement n /dvtsmnt/ I want to sell my guitar so Ive put an advertisement in

    anewspaper. inzert, reklama

    cello n /tel/ I tried the violin but I preferred the deeper sound of the cello. violoncellochild n /tald/ A prodigy is a child with a very special skill. dtChinese adj /taniz/ I went to see Lang Lang, the famous Chinese pianist. nskhousewife n /haswaf/ After getting married, my mother gave up her career and became

    ahousewife. ena v domcnosti

    interested adj /ntrestd/ Im interested in all types of music, but especially classical. zajmat se o nco, jevitzjem

    painter n /pent(r)/ Picassos father was also a painter, like his son. malpainting n /pent/ Since leaving art college, she hasnt sold a single painting. malba, obraz

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    pianist n /pnst/ He taught himself to play the piano but is now a famous pianist. pianistaprodigy n /prddi/ Picasso was a child prodigy who could draw before he could speak. zzran dt, (mlad)

    gniusresort n /rzt/ Were staying at a ski resort on the border of Austria and Italy. stedisko, resortsuccess n /skses/ He waited for success for a long time, and finally published his

    novel at the age of 50. spch

    rEadiNg aNd sPEakiNg afford v /fd/ The family was very poor and couldnt afford piano lessons. moci si nco dovolitart n /t/ I wasnt surprised to learn that Picassos father was a professor of art. umnbusiness n /bzns/ Gio set up his own business in order to make money. obchod, podniknclassical music n /klskl mjuzk/ Even as a child, she preferred classical music to pop music. klasick, vn hudbaconcert n /knst/ She started learning the violin at the age of 4 and now plays in

    concerts worldwide. koncert

    country and western n

    /kntri nd westn/

    Country and western is a popular style of music in America. country a western

    cry v /kra/ The sound of the violin is so sad it makes me cry. plakatdry-cleaning n /dra klin/ My dress is at the dry-cleaning shop. chemick itnhard adj /hd/ Learning to play the piano well is hard work, but worthit. obtn, tkhard-working adj /hd wk/ My father was a hard-working man who always provided

    for his family. tvrd pracujc

    important adj /mptnt/ Success is more important to some people than money. dleitindependent adj /ndpendnt/ Shes an independent person and prefers to make her

    owndecisions. nezvisl, samostatn

    musical instrument n

    /mjuzkl instrmnt/

    Apart from the guitar, I cant play any musical instruments. hudebn nstroj

    occasion n /ken/ I only see my cousins at family occasions such as weddings. pleitostpassionate adj /pnt/ She plays the violin in a passionate way thats the Italian in her. vniv, nadenprofessionally adv /prfenli/ She sang at family weddings but didnt sing professionally until

    she was 30. profesionln

    proud adj /prad/ We are very proud of our sons achievements. pyn, hrdrich adj /rt/ They werent a rich family, but managed to find the money for

    piano lessons. bohat

    sentimental adj /sentmentl/ It was a sentimental film that had everyone in tears. sentimentln, dojemnshop n /p/ Theres a small shop nearby but it doesnt sell a wide range of goods. obchod (prodejna)stop v /stp/ The bus didnt stop to pick up passengers because it was already full. zastavitsucceed v /sksid/ Im confident about your chances because you succeed in

    everything you do. uspt

    talented adj /tlntd/ She is a very talented girl who is sure to have a great career ahead of her.

    talentovan

    violin n /valn/ Although not a fan of classical music, Gio loved hearing Nicola play the violin.

    housle

    violinist n /valnst/ Nicola Benedetti is a violinist who won Young Musician of the Year in 2004.

    houslista

    VoCabulary aNd listENiNg bag n /b/ I offered to carry her bag because it looked so heavy. takabike n /bak/ He bought a bike so that he could take up cycling. jzdn kolodrive v /drav/ I offered to drive him to the station but he said he would walk. dit, nkoho nkam

    odvztlook after v /lk ft(r)/ I offered to look after their cat while they were away. pohldat, dohldnout

    na ncoMexican adj /mekskn/ In Spain, the word for a bus is autobus, but the Mexican word is

    camion, meaning lorry. mexick, Mexian

    motorbike n /mtbak/ Motorbikes are good in traffic because they can move quickly around cars.

    motocykl

    petrol n /petrl/ Its expensive to run a car because the cost of petrol is rising. benzn, palivopost v /pst/ You need to post that letter today or it will arrive after the deadline. poslat potouride v /rad/ People who cant ride a bike must have very poor balance. jezditsend v /send/ Ill send Maria a card to say thank you for the great party. odeslat, poslatstation n /sten/ Let me know what time your train gets in to the station. stanicesuit n /sut/ Its still traditional for a man to wear a suit to an interview. oblektelevision n /telvn/ There are a lot of cookery programmes on television these days. televizetext message n /tekst mesd/ You dont need to phone just send me a text message. textov zprva

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    tie n /ta/ Its becoming common for men to wear a shirt without a tie. kravatawear v /we(r)/ I have to wear my glasses all the time. nosit

    EVEryday ENglisH borrow v /br/ Please can I borrow a CD and return it tomorrow? pjit sicertainly adv /stnli/ Could I have the bill, please? ~ Certainly, madam. urit, jistcheese n /tiz/ He doesnt like dairy products such as milk, cream or cheese. srcredit card n /kredt kd/ The restaurant didnt accept credit cards so we had to pay in cash. kreditn kartafavour n /fev(r)/ I never ask people for a favour because I know Ill be asked

    to do one in return. laskavost

    ice-cream n /as krim/ The child was holding an ice-cream that was starting to melt. zmrzlinajeans pl n /dinz/ You shouldnt wear casual clothes like jeans to an interview. dnylift n /lft/ I can give you a lift to the station in my car, if you like. nkoho svztmenu n /menju/ Although ice-cream wasnt on the menu, I asked for it anyway. jdeln lstekmoment n /mmnt/ Do you have a moment to answer a few questions? chvilkaopen v /pn/ After starting his business he went on to open 15 more shops. otevtpay v /pe/ I was worried I wouldnt have enough money to pay the bill. zaplatitreturn ticket n /rtn tkt/ Can I have a return ticket to Brighton, please? zpten lstek, zpten

    jzdenkasandwich n /snwd/ I dont have a big lunch a sandwich and a coffee is usually enough. sendvisit v /st/ Please sit down here and wait until youre called into the room. sedt, sednout siticket n /tkt/ If you get on a train without a ticket you have to pay a fine. lstek, jzdenka,

    vstupenkawater n /wt(r)/ He never learnt to swim because hes scared of water. voda

    UNIT 6 Lifes ups and downs

    amEriCas riCHEst womaN before prep /bf(r)/ Youd better come inside before it starts snowing. ped, dve nebillionaire n /bljne(r)/ Im a millionaire but I plan to be a billionaire within ten years. miliardborn v pp /bn/ Tom was born before Sam so Toms older. narozencharity n /trti/ He works for a charity that helps poor children all over the world. charita, charitativn

    organizacechildhood n /taldhd/ We grew up on a farm, and have happy childhood memories of it. dtstvclean v /klin/ You learn strange things about people when you clean their house. uklzetclever adj /klev(r)/ Oprah Winfrey was a clever girl who could read by the age of 3. chytrcoal mine n /kl man/ Working down a coal mine was dirty and dangerous work. uheln dldaughters pl n /dtz/ They had four daughters but no sons, so the girls took over the

    family business. dcery

    dollars pl n /dlz/ He worked all day in a diner for five dollars an hour. dolarydrama n /drm/ She studied drama because she wanted to be an actress. drama, dramatick

    umngreat-grandparents

    pl n/ret rnpernts/

    When my great-grandparents were born, cars were still rare. prarodie

    help v /help/ If youre nervous before an interview, it can help to take deep breaths. pomoci, pomhatlast year /lst j(r)/ David became a teenager last year, so he must be 14 this year. loni, minul roklocal adj /lkl/ I prefer to go to my local shops than drive to big supermarkets. mstnlots (of sth) pl n /lts/ He might have lots of money, but that doesnt mean hes happy. spousta (eho)move v /muv/ My father has a new job in Spain and the family will move there. pesthovat semuch det /mt/ There has been much talk recently about the new space programme. mnoho, hodnnews n /njuz/ I set off for the hospital as soon as I heard the news about

    the accident. zprvy

    problems pl n /prblmz/ The new trains were withdrawn after problems developed in the braking system.

    problmy

    radio station n /redi sten/ He works as a disc jockey at the local radio station. rozhlasov stanicereceive v /rsiv/ I hope Jane will receive my card in time for her birthday. pijmout, dostatrichest adj /rtst/ The richest people are sometimes the meanest with their money. nejbohat

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    scholarship n /sklp/ Clever children from poor families can win scholarships to study at good schools.

    stipendium

    start v /stt/ You dont need a huge amount of money to start a business. zahjit, pustit se do neho, zat

    successful adj /sksesfl/ She was very successful in her job, and was promoted several times. spntalk show n /tk / Hes appearing on every talk show to promote his new film. talk show, diskuzn

    poadTV star n /ti vi st(r)/ He was a big TV star back in the 1980s, but hasnt been on

    TV for ages. televizn hvzda

    women pl n /wmn/ There was the same number of women on the course as men. eny

    PraCtiCE P.48 ask v /sk/ Can I ask you a question? zeptat sebest friend n /best frend/ She has lots of friends but not a best friend to share secrets with. nejlep ptelfirst /fst/ I had the first of ten exams today, so only nine more to go! prvnfriend n /frend/ A good friend always has time to listen to your problems. ptel, kamard

    bENs uPs aNd dowNs again adv /en/ He failed the exam so hes going to take it again. znovu, optbegin v /bn/ What time does the film begin? zatcompany n /kmpni/ Some very large companies started life as a market stall. spolenostdad n /dd/ My dad did a boring job and pushed me to look for challenges. tatnekdyslexic adj /dsleksk/ Im dyslexic, so I have difficulties reading and writing. dyslektickentrepreneur n /ntrprn(r)/ Being an entrepreneur, he was full of ideas for new businesses. podnikateleverything pron /evri/ I learnt everything there is to know about business from my grandad. vechnoeverywhere adv /evriwe(r)/ Famous people must get tired of being recognized everywhere

    they go. kdekoli, vude

    give v /v/ A lot of wealthy people give money to several charities. dt, dvatinterview v /ntvju/ We plan to interview ten people for the job. interview, rozhovorleave v /liv/ My plane will leave at 10 p.m., but Id like to be at the airport by 8. odejt, odjet, odlettlose v /luz/ We cant afford to lose a fifth match in a row. prohrt, ztratitmake v /mek/ Two years after starting the company, he hopes to make his

    first 1 million. vydlat, dlat, udlat

    millionaire n /mljne(r)/ A millionaire is no longer a rarity now that billionaires are becoming more common.

    milion

    software n /sftwe(r)/ Bens love of computers led him to write his first software program at 11.

    software

    win v /wn/ In sport, a team or person can play well but still not win. vyhrt

    PraCtiCE P.49 arrive v /rav/ I hope those CDs I ordered will arrive soon. pijet, pijt, dorazitaward n /wd/ Aged 20, Ben won the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. ocenn, cenaartistic adj /tstk/ Sam was always drawing as a child and is still very artistic. umlecky zaloenbreakfast n /brekfst/ I usually have toast and cereal for breakfast. sndancatch v /kt/ It would be great to take a boat out and catch some fish. chytat, chytitdesigner n /dzan(r)/ Now that shes wealthy, she wears clothes made by the best designers. nvrhdie v /da/ My grandad was born in 1932, and died in 2009. zemtemails pl n /imelz/ The first thing I do when I switch on my computer is check

    my emails. e-maily

    fashion show n /fn / The girls modelling the clothes at the fashion show were very thin. mdn pehldkafootball team n /ftbl tim/ I used to be in a local football team, but I got injured and

    couldnt play. fotbalov tm

    last night /lst nat/ Im still thinking about what you said last night. vera veerlate adj /let/ If I dont hurry, Ill be late for work. pozd, opodnmatch n /mt/ The cricket match was postponed because of rain. zpas, utknminutes pl n /mnts/ The match will be over in a few minutes, so we may as well go. minutypresent n /preznt/ I didnt buy her a present but I did make a cake. drek, darrun a company /rn kmpni/ If you want to run a company, youll learn more by starting

    at the bottom. vst firmu

    stay in touch /ste n tt/ I stay in touch with some ex-colleagues, but there are others that I dont see at all.

    zstat v kontaktu

    toast n /tst/ Im hungry because I burnt the toast at breakfast and couldnt eat it. toustwatch v /wt/ After a hard day at work, many people watch TV to relax. sledovat

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    word n /wd/ Letters and words are hard to identify for dyslexic people. slovoyesterday /jestde/ It rained all day yesterday, and the ground is still wet today. vera

    listENiNg aNd rEadiNg advice n /dvas/ A friend said I should change jobs but I didnt take his advice. radaboat n /bt/ There were too many people in the boat and it started to sink. lun, lobored adj /bd/ The lecture wasnt very interesting and everyone was bored. znudn, nudit sebusinessman n /bznsmn/ A successful businessman gave me some tips on how to

    make money. obchodnk, podnikatel

    enough adv /nf/ Im so busy it seems that there isnt enough time in the day. dostatek, dostexcited adj /ksatd/ I was so excited about going on holiday that I couldnt sleep. nadenexclaim v /ksklem/ I cant believe my team lost again! he exclaimed. zvolat, vykiknoutexport v /ekspt/ If you export the goods you make to other countries, you

    can make more money. exportovat

    fish n /f/ The fish was straight out of the sea and was delicious. rybafisherman n /fmn/ Catching fish is seen as a mans job, but I once met a female

    fisherman! ryb

    full adj /fl/ The hall was full of people all wanting to hear about my money-making scheme.

    pln

    gentleman n /dentlmn/ Ill ask that gentleman over there where to catch the ferry. pn, mulaugh v /lf/ Dont be put off if people laugh at your business idea. smt selonger adj /l(r)/ In future, well all have to work longer and retire later. dle, delmatter v /mt(r)/ Having money doesnt matter as much as being content. m to vznam, zle

    na tomnationality n /nnlti/ Tonko has lived here a long time, but his nationality is Croatian. nrodnostnothing pron /n/ When the police questioned the man, he said he had nothing to say. nicsiesta n /siest/ As heat makes you feel tired, its a good idea to take a siesta. siesta, odpoinektomorrow /tmr/ I forgot to pick up your dry-cleaning, so Ill do it tomorrow. ztra

    VoCabulary aNd listENiNg annoyed adj /nd/ She was annoyed that everyone was laughing at her. natvan, rozzlobenany more adv /eni m/ Fiona used to work at Miltons Ltd, but she doesnt work there

    any more. u ne (v zpornch

    vtch a otzkch)behaviour n /bhevj(r)/ The man was very rude and we were puzzled by his behaviour. chovnexam n /zm/ Jacks really nervous about failing this exam. zkouka, test (ve kole)film n /flm/ The film was so boring and the cinema so dark that I fell asleep. filmfunny adj /fni/ Nina told me a really funny joke. legran, komicklecture n /lekt(r)/ Im looking forward to attending your lecture about the

    future of society. pednka

    lottery n /ltri/ If I won the lottery, Id give most of the money away. loteriemarathon n /mrn/ People running the marathon need to build up to running

    such a long distance. maraton

    worried adj /wrid/ We were worried about you because you were so late home. ustaran, majc obavy

    EVEryday ENglisH century n /sentri/ The telephone was invented in the nineteenth century. stoletChristmas n /krsms/ My birthday is in late December, so I tend to get all my presents

    at Christmas. Vnoce

    date n /det/ Have they set the date for their wedding yet? datummonth n /mn/ In the UK, there are two bank holidays in the month of May. mscValentines Day n /vlntanz de/ On Valentines Day, restaurants offer more expensive menus

    for romantic couples. Den sv. Valentna

    UNIT 7 Dates to remember

    tHE good old days channels pl n /tnlz/ 40 years ago there were only three TV channels in England. kanlycomics pl n /kmks/ Many of the comics that children used to read have disappeared. komiks

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    complete v /kmplit/ Once the tests are complete, Ill let you know the results. dokonitdishwasher n /dw/ The dishwasher is broken so well have to wash and dry the

    dishes by hand. myka ndob

    events pl n /vents/ The strange events of that evening left a big impression onus. udlostiflight n /flat/ The first flight across the English Channel lasted 37 minutes. let letadlemhits pl n /hts/ How many number 1 hits did The Beatles have in the UK? hity, oblben skladbyill adj /l/ When a person is ill, they may want time to get better on theirown. nemocnknow v /n/ The pilot will know where to land because there will be a man

    waving a flag. vdt, znt

    land v /lnd/ After flying through dense fog for hours, he was glad to land at the airport.

    pevnina, zem

    movie n /muvi/ Many people in the UK use the American word movie instead of film.

    film

    non-stop adj /nn stp/ He was so excited he talked non-stop all the way home. nonstop, nepetritpocket money n /pkt mni/ As a child, I saved my weekly pocket money so I could buy

    something nice. kapesn

    publish v /pbl/ When did Einstein publish his theory of relativity? publikovat, uveejnitrelativity n /reltvti/ Einsteins theory of relativity changed science forever. relativitaremember v /rmemb(r)/ Please remember to get some milk on your way home. pamatovat si,

    nezapomenoutsell v /sel/ Does the grocers sell other things as well as fruit and vegetables? prodat, prodvatsweets pl n /swits/ If you eat too many sweets youll damage your teeth. sladkostitheory n /ri/ Its a good theory but it doesnt work in practice. teorie

    PraCtiCE at prep /t/ Lets meet at 7 oclock by the statue in the square. v (kolik hodin)because conj /bkz/ I didnt get to the station on time because the taxi broke down. protoecollege n /kld/ She studied tourism at college and worked in the travel industry. vysok kola, vy

    odborn kolalife n /laf/ As a child, grandads life was very different from mine. ivoton prep /n/ Id imagine that being on the moon is the best experience ever. nashirt n /t/ My suits OK, but I need to buy a new shirt for the interview. koilesummer n /sm(r)/ In summer, its warm enough to sit outside in the evening. ltoterm n /tm/ At our school theres a party at the end of each term. semestr, pololet, st

    kolnho roku theme parks pl n /im pks/ My nephew loves theme parks and tries all the scariest rides. zbavn park

    sPEakiNg education n /eduken/ Im studying Education at university because I want to be a teacher. vzdln, vchovahigh school n /ha skul/ At high school I did a lot of sport, but I didnt do any at college. stedn kolahospital n /hsptl/ My grandma is in hospital after breaking her leg at home. nemocniceIt sounds great! /t sandz ret/ I heard about your holiday. It sounds great! To zn skvle! Dobr

    npad!philosophy n /flsfi/ The study of the meaning of the universe is called philosophy. filozofieprofessor n /prfes(r)/ Her father was a distinguished professor at the university. profesorpsychology n /sakldi/ Psychology deals with the science of how we think. psychologie

    rEadiNg aNd sPEakiNg altitude n /lttjud/ Bleriot flew his aircraft at an altitude of only 250 feet. nadmosk vkaastronaut n /strnt/ The astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk

    onthemoon. astronaut

    aviation n /evien/ The era of modern aviation began with Bleriots air journey across the English Channel.

    letectv, aviatika

    collect v /klekt/ The astronauts job is to collect rocks to send back to Earth. sbratcompass n /kmps/ Without modern navigational aids, a compass would be essential

    to a pilot. kompas

    crash n /kr/ The aeroplane crash was serious, but no one was injured. mt nehodu, havarovatcrossing n /krs/ The first air crossing of the English Channel took place in 1909. peplavba, pejezd,

    pechoddangerous adj /dendrs/ The most dangerous part of the flight was when the pilot

    flew into fog. nebezpen

    enormous adj /nms/ The enormous rocket took three days to reach the moon. obrovskequipment n /kwpmnt/ The astronauts set up scientific equipment on the moon. vybaven, zazen

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    exploration n /eksplren/ The flight by Apollo 11 was the beginning of mans exploration of space.

    przkum

    flag n /fl/ The astronauts who landed on the moon put up a U.S. flag. vlajka, praporfog n /f/ The pilot flew into fog and couldnt see anything. mlhagiant adj /dant/ When she saw the goose she thought it was a giant seagull! obrovsk, obimpossible adj /mpsbl/ Its impossible to be in two places at once. nemoninjury n /ndri/ Although he hadnt suffered an injury, he was in shock. zranninscription n /nskrpn/ The inscription on Uncle Jims grave summed him up as a person. vyryt npisjoin v /dn/ Shes quite a solitary person who doesnt like to join clubs. pipojit se, pidat se

    (ke komu, k emu)journey n /dni/ The journey was uncomfortable because the road was very bumpy. cesta (pesun z mista

    na msto) leap v /lip/ If he gets the job he will leap into the air. vyskoitlift off v /lft f/ The rocket will lift off from Earth early in the morning. odstartovat, vzltnoutlunar module n /lun(r) mdjul/ The lunar module containing the astronauts landed safely

    on the moon. lunrn modul, msn

    modulman n /mn/ A man with a moustache and dark glasses sat down next to me. mumankind n /mnkand/ Neil Armstrong described stepping onto the moon as a giant

    leap for mankind. lidstvo

    modern adj /mdn/ Modern technology has enabled us to do so many things. modernmoon n /mun/ The astronauts spent over two hours walking on the moon. mscpeace n /pis/ The people living in the war zone just wanted peace. mrpioneer n /pan(r)/ Louis Bleriot was a pioneer of aviation. prkopnkplanes pl n /plenz/ Lets go to the airport and watch the planes take off and land. letadlaprepare v /prpe(r)/ I wonder how the astronauts will prepare for their journey? pipravit seput up v /pt p/ The astronauts put up a flag on the surface of the moon. vztyitquickly adv /kwkli/ I left a lot of things off the list because I wrote it too quickly. rychlereporters pl n /rptz/ Reporters from a variety of papers awaited her arrival. reportirocket n /rkt/ The rocket travelled at six miles per second to reach the moon. raketasamples pl n /smplz/ The rock samples taken by the astronauts havent been analysed yet. vzorkyspace n /spes/ Apollo 11 lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. vesmrspend (time) v /spend/ How long did you spend in India? trvit, strvit (as)step v /step/ Neil Armstrong was the first of the astronauts to step onto the moon. vykroit, udlat kroksurface n /sfs/ The astronauts took samples from the surface of the moon. povrchwhole adj /hl/ I spent a whole morning waiting at home for someone to

    fix the boiler. cel

    VoCabulary aNd listENiNg accident n /ksdnt/ A lorry crashed into a car, causing a serious accident. nehodabadly adv /bdli/ We lost the match because we played badly. patncarefully adv /kefli/ Listen carefully because you need to remember this. peliv, pozorndeeply adv /dipli/ Im deeply sorry about the stress that Ive caused you. hlubocefluently adv /fluntli/ A skilled linguist, she speaks five languages fluently. plynnfortunately adv /ftntli/ There was an accident but fortunately no one was hurt. natsthabit n /hbt/ Smoking is a bad habit. zvykimmediately adv /miditli/ I saw the accident and immediately called for an ambulance. okamitinvite v /nvat/ If you invite everyone to your wedding itll be very expensive. pozvatpassport n /pspt/ The photo in my passport doesnt really look likeme. pasquietly adv /kwatli/ Talk quietly so that you dont wake everyone up. tierocks pl n /rks/ The study of rocks is called geology. horniny, kamenysailor n /sel(r)/ Sailors got a bad reputation because they spent their lives at sea. nmonkslowly adv /slli/ You need to speak slowly to grandad as he cant hear well. pomalusuddenly adv /sdnli/ Everything was fine but then suddenly I felt dizzy. nhleumbrella n /mbrel/ Take an umbrella in case it rains. detnkvoyage n /vd/ Before planes, journeys across oceans meant a long voyage. plavba, dlouh cestawave v /wev/ The children liked to wave at the royal couple. mvatwool n /wl/ Sheep produce wool that is made into clothes and blankets. ov vlna

    EVEryday ENglisH cake n /kek/ Its traditional to bake a cake for someones birthday. dortcongratulations pl n /knrtulenz/ Please accept my congratulations on your engagement. gratulace, blahopnfast food n /fst fud/ Fast food, such as burgers and pizza, is quick and convenient. rychl oberstven

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    fireworks pl n /fawks/ Fireworks are used to celebrate New Year and other festivities. ohostrojinvitation n /nvten/ Thanks for the invitation to your party, but Im afraid

    well be away. pozvn, pozvnka

    midnight n /mdnat/ I knew it was midnight because I heard the clock strike 12. plnocroses pl n /rzz/ Its traditional for a man to give 12 red roses to the woman he loves. rewake up v /wek p/ All that shouting will cause the baby to wake up. vzbudit

    tElliNg a story arthritis n /rats/ My grandma had arthritis in her knees and found it very painful

    to walk. artritida

    no idea /n ad/ After falling asleep on the train, I awoke and had no idea whereIwas.

    ani tuen, nemt pont

    UNIT 8 Eat in or out?

    wHos a fussy EatEr? any det /eni/ There isnt any milk in the fridge. dn (v zpornch

    vtch)apple n /pl/ They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away! jablkoapple juice n /pl dus/ You can use apple juice in the recipe instead of cider. jablen dus,

    jablen vabanana n /bnn/ On finishing the banana, she threw the skin on the floor. banndry adj /dra/ Dry toast means toast without butter. suchfussy adj /fsi/ Fussy eaters dont seem to like any food! vybrav (v jdle, vkusem)kid n /kd/ Some kids are fussy eaters, but they grow out of it. dt (hovorov)list n /lst/ Weve run out of cream so Ill add it to the list. seznamno problem /n prblm/ Can I have a glass of tap water? ~ No problem. to nen problm, klidn

    (jako souhlas)order v /d(r)/ I think I will order a dessert at the restaurant. objednatspaghetti n /speti/ Spaghetti is only one type of pasta. pagetystill adj /stl/ Would you prefer still or sparkling water with your meal? neperlivtap water n /tp wt(r)/ Why waste money on bottled water when tap water is safe to drink? voda z vodovoduwaitress n /wetrs/ Martha worked as a waitress at a local restaurant. servrka, nice

    PraCtiCE P.64 biscuits pl n /bskts/ Some people like to have tea and biscuits at 3 oclock. suenkyboring adj /br/ The film was a bit boring, but I watched it to the end. nudnbottle n /btl/ She always carries a bottle of water with her. lhevbread n /bred/ Bread is only fattening if you spread butter on it. chlbbroccoli n /brkli/ Broccoli can be either green or purple. brokolicecats pl n /kts/ Why do cats bring birds and small animals into the house? kokycoach n /kt/ The journey takes longer by coach than by train. dlkov autobuscold drink n /kld drk/ I was really thirsty after the match and needed a cold drink. chlazen npojcrisps pl n /krsps/ On the table were crisps and nuts and other small snacks. kupky, chipsydelicious adj /dls/ We thanked our hosts for giving us such a delicious meal. lahodn, velice chutndisgusting adj /dsst/ The meal looked disgusting but it tasted good. odporn, znechucujceggs pl n /ez/ Eggs are used in lots of sweet and savoury dishes. vejceespecially adv /speli/ Exercise is important, especially if you sit down all day. zejmna, zvltforget v /fet/ She will be angry with me if I forget her birthday. zapomenoutham n /hm/ Ham is one of the most popular fillings for a sandwich. unkameat n /mit/ Vegetarians are people who dont eat meat. masomiss v /ms/ Ill miss you so much when you leave. stskat se, schzetout prep /at/ Could you take the wine out of the fridge, please? ven (odnkud)pasta n /pst/ Pasta isnt only eaten with a Bolognese sauce! tstovinypeas pl n /piz/ Fresh peas from a pod are nicer than frozen ones. hreksports pl n /spts/ The sports shop is the best place to buy fitness equipment. sporty, sportovnstamp n /stmp/ I used all my stamps when I sent out my Christmas cards. potovn znmkastarving adj /stv/ She said she was starving so I made her a meal. vyhladovl, hladovjc

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    steak n /stek/ Earl Sandwich asked for some steak between two pieces of bread. biftek, steakstrawberries pl n /strbriz/ Strawberries are eaten with cream during the summer. jahodytea n /ti/ Some people drink tea with lemon rather than milk. aj

    EatiNg iN beef n /bif/ I like beef to be well done, but Tim prefers it pink. hovzbutter n /bt(r)/ Melt some butter in a pan then add the onions. mslocarrots pl n /krts/ Is it true that carrots help you see in the dark? mrkevchop v /tp/ First, chop the onion and garlic very finely. nasekat, nakrjetcooking n /kk/ I never have to cook because cooking is my husbands

    favouritehobby. vaen

    cottage pie n /ktd pa/ Cottage pie is a cheap and easy dish to make. zapeen mlet maso se touchanmi brambory (Anglie)

    grams pl n /rmz/ In the UK, all recipes use grams as a measurement. gramyherbs pl n /hbz/ Herbs make a dish more interesting and aromatic. bylinkyingredient n /nridint/ Mince and potato are the main ingredients of Cottage Pie. psada, surovina

    (pi vaen)large adj /ld/ Its so hot I think Ill need a large glass of water. velkmedium adj /midim/ The recipe says two medium onions, so these are too small. stedn, stedn velkmilk n /mlk/ If you leave the milk there it will go off. mlkominced adj /mnst/ Minced beef is used to make a Bolognese sauce. mlet (maso)need v /nid/ Do we need to get some wine for the meal? potebovatoil n /l/ You dont need to use much oil when youre frying food. olejonions pl n /njnz/ Onions and garlic are the basis for many dishes. cibulepepper n /pep(r)/ Pepper is often added to food along with salt. peppotatoes pl n /ptetz/ Were having roast potatoes with the beef. bramboryrecipe n /respi/ There are often many different recipes for the same dish. receptsalt n /slt/ Many people add salt to a meal without even tasting it. slthyme n /tam/ Thyme is a herb that goes well with fish or lamb. tymintomatoes pl n /tmtz/ Tomatoes are actually a fruit, not a vegetable. rajataworry v /wri/ When I cook for friends I worry that they wont like my food. obvat se

    PraCtiCE P.65 add v /d/ Is there anything else we should add to this list? pidatboil v /bl/ You dont need to boil peas for very long. vait jdlo ve vodboy n /b/ The boy asked his parents where fish came from. chlapecfavourite adj /fevrt/ I like blue and green, but my favourite colour is red. oblben, nejoblbenjfry v /fra/ Its healthier to grill food than to fry it. smaithow much /ha mt/ How much yoghurt do we have left? kolikhungry adj /hri/ Im so hungry I could eat a horse! hladovmix v /mks/ To make the cake, mix eggs, sugar and flour in a bowl. smchatpocket n /pkt/ Dont keep chocolate in your pocket itll melt! kapsaraspberry n /rzbri/ Raspberry goes well with vanilla ice-cream. malinasome det /sm/ I need to get some sparkling water. njak, trochuuntil prep /ntl/ Wait until the cake is cool before taking it out of the tin. dokud (v zporn vt)

    rEadiNg aNd sPEakiNg cartoon characters

    pl n/ktun krktz/ My favourite cartoon characters are Tom and Jerry. kreslen postaviky

    chef n /ef/ The meal was so good we thanked the chef personally. fkuchaclub n /klb/ Londons Beef Steak Club is where the word sandwich was coined. klubcookbook n /kkbk/ He bought her a cookbook with some great recipes in it. kuchaka (kniha

    srecepty)fashionable adj /fnbl/ Its become fashionable to carry bottles of water around. mdngamble v /mbl/ People who gamble risk losing their money on bets. szet penze pi hazardumustard n /mstd/ Mustard has a strong flavour that goes well with ham. hoicenuts pl n /nts/ Nuts such as almonds and pecans are used in many meals. oechypopular adj /ppjl(r)/ Sandwiches are popular because theyre cheap and easy. oblbenrecord v /rkd/ This machine can record DVDs as well as playing them. nahrtslice n /slas/ Would you like a slice of cake? pltek, ez

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    spices pl n /spasz/ Spices such as paprika can be used to make food taste hot. koenworldwide adj /wldwad/ The sandwich has become a popular snack worldwide. celosvtov, na

    celm svt

    listENiNg bacon n /bekn/ Bacon and eggs is a traditional breakfast in the UK. slaninabasil n /bzl/ Basil is a herb that goes very well with tomato. bazalkachips pl n /tps/ Fish and chips is a popular meal in the UK. hranolkyfish fingers pl n /f fz/ Fish fingers are a healthy type of fast food for children. ryb prstylayer n /le(r)/ The cake had several layers of sponge and cream. vrstvaolives pl n /lvz/ There were free olives to pick at while we read the menu. olivypeanut butter n /pint bt(r)/ Peanut butter sandwiches are popular in the US. aradov mslosalad n /sld/ What can you put in a salad apart from lettuce and tomato? salt (zeleninov pokrm)sugar n /(r)/ Sugar makes food taste sweet. cukrsurvey n /sve/ A recent survey shows that our eating habits are changing. przkum, anketa

    VoCabulary aNd ProNuNCiatioN adaptor n /dpt(r)/ Your razor has the wrong plug, so youll need an adaptor. adaptraspirin n /sprn/ Take an aspirin if you have a headache. aspirinbatteries pl n /btriz/ The clocks slow; it must need new batteries. bateriechocolate n /tklt/ We bought each of them a chocolate Easter egg. okoldadaily adj /deli/ You should eat five daily portions of fruit and vegetables. dennenvelopes pl n /envlps/ Have you got any stamps for these envelopes? oblkyhardware shop n /hdwe(r) p/ You can buy an adaptor in a hardware shop. domc poteby,

    elezstvnewsagents n /njuzednts/ Ill go to the newsagents and pick up your magazine. trafika, novinov stneknotebook n /ntbk/ Grandma used to write down new recipes in a notebook. poznmkov blokplasters pl n /plstz/ I cut my finger and used the last of the plasters. nplastiscissors pl n /szz/ Those scissors wont cut through strong cardboard. nkyscrewdriver n /skrudrav(r)/ Can I borrow a screwdriver to take the plug off my iron? roubovksellotape n /seltep/ You cant wrap presents without sellotape! izolepa, samolepic

    pskashampoo n /mpu/ That shampoo makes your hair look so healthy. amponstationers n /stenz/ They sell good-quality writing paper at the stationers. paprnictv (prodejna)toothpaste n /tupest/ Many people dont like the minty taste of toothpaste. zubn pastayoghurt n /jt/ He doesnt like dairy products like yoghurt or cream. jogurt

    EVEryday ENglisH croissant n /krws/ Do French people usually have a croissant for breakfast? croissanthoney n /hni/ There are various types of honey produced by bees. medIm afraid /am fred/ Im afraid we dont sell apple juice. obvm se, bohuelpacket n /pkt/ Well need two packets of spaghetti to feed ten people. balen, baleknehosize n /saz/ What size of wine glass would you like: small or large? velikostsmoothie n /smui/ A smoothie is a healthy way to combine fruit and milk. ovocn koktejl sorry /sri/ Sorry, I made a mistake. lituji, je mi lto,

    promite, alespend v /spend/ I cant afford to spend very much on a present. utratittry v /tra/ Try to sound polite when you are speaking. zkusit, vyzkouet

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    loNdoN aNd Paris architecture n /ktekt(r)/ The city was rebuilt so the architecture is quite modern. architekturaEnglishman n /lmn/ John Montague was an Englishman who created the word sandwich. Anglianfood n /fud/ The food on our plates has often travelled a long way. jdlo, stravagenerally adv /denrli/ People are generally happy to give money for a good cause. obecnkilometre n /klmt(r)/ How many kilometres are there in a mile? kilometrof course /v ks/ They drive on the right here, but of course you already know that. samozejm

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    polite adj /plat/ The man was very polite, but it was clear that he didnt want to talk. zdvoil, slunprefer v /prf(r)/ Do you prefer holidays by the sea or in the mountains? dvat pednost (emu),

    preferovatromantic adj /rmntk/ Many couples visit Paris for its romantic appeal. romanticktall adj /tl/ I looked up at the tall building but couldnt see the top ofit. vysoktrue adj /tru/ Is it true that Paris is smaller than London? pravda, pravdivwet adj /wet/ The ground was still wet after Sundays rainfall. mokr

    PraCtiCE P.7 1 careful adj /kefl/ You need to be careful if youre walking in any city at night. opatrnsafe adj /sef/ Tokyos low crime rate makes it a safe place to visit. bezpen

    a ParisiaN iN loNdoN accent n /ksent/ From her accent, Id guess she was French. pzvukartists pl n /tsts/ There was a row of artists painting the landscape. umlci, vtvarnciclubs pl n /klbz/ Camden is famous for its fashion, clubs and music. klubycool adj /kul/ Proud is a cool club to go to its great! super, skvl, pardafashion n /fn/ The clothes stalls in Camden are always ahead of fashion. mdahundreds pl n /hndrdz/ The streets were crowded with hundreds of people. stovkyjewellery n /dulri/ All the jewellery was amazing, but I only bought a ring. klenoty, perkymarket n /mkt/ The market sells cheaper and fresher food than supermarkets. trh, tritMetro n /metr/ The Metro is what many cities call the Underground. metronightclub n /natklb/ Theres that nightclub where all the celebrities go. non klubnorth n /n/ The north of the country is colder by a few degrees. severpublic transport n /pblk trnspt/ If you dont have a car or bike, you have to use public transport. veejn dopravatake place v /tek ples/ The ceremony will take place on Sunday. konatsetattoo n /ttu/ Think before you get a tattoo, because theyre hard to remove. tetovntransport n /trnspt/ I always try to walk rather than use any form of transport. doprava

    PraCtiCE P.73 celebrities pl n /slebrtiz/ The celebrities walked along the red carpet in their finery. celebritycentral adj /sentrl/ The biggest park in central London is Hyde Park. centrln, stedov,

    vcentruloud adj /lad/ The TV was so loud the noise woke the baby. hlasitpalace n /pls/ I had expected a simple hotel, but it was like a palace. palcquieter adj /kwat(r)/ Were moving to a quieter area away from any busy road. ti, mn hlunsomewhere adv /smwe(r)/ I know theres a post office round here somewhere. nkdetourist attraction n /trst trkn/ Is the Eiffel Tower as big a tourist attraction as

    BuckinghamPalace? turistick atrakce

    rEadiNg aNd listENiNg air n /e(r)/ The air quality in cities is poor because of the traffic. ovzdu, vzducharea n /eri/ We live in an area that has lots of parks. oblastbanks pl n /bks/ Indias biggest banks have their headquarters in Mumbai. bankyblossom n /blsm/ Spring is the best time to see Japans cherry blossom trees. kvtcapital city n /kptl sti/ Indias capital city is New Delhi, not Mumbai. hlavn mstochange v /tend/ At sunset, the colours of the buildings change. zmnitcherry n /teri/ Japan is famous for its cherry blossom trees. teeclimate n /klamt/ The climate in Tokyo is hot and humid in the summer. klima, podnebcoast n /kst/ Tokyo is on the coast, and used to be a fishing village. pobecolonial adj /klnil/ Once part of Spains empire, Mexicos colonial past is evident. kolonilncommercial centres

    pln/kml sentz/ Lots of trading is done in the worlds commercial centres. centra obchodu

    commuter n /kmjut(r)/ Every day, 11 million commuters travel into Tokyo to work. asoba, kter mus do zamstnn dojdt

    crowded adj /kradd/ Due to the number of commuters, the trains are crowded. peplnn (lidmi)culture n /klt(r)/ Mexico is a city with people of many different cultures. kulturaearthquake n /kwek/ There arent many old buildings in Tokyo because of the

    1923earthquake. zemtesen

    east n /ist/ Tokyo is on the east coast of Japan. vchod (svtov strana)electricity n /lektrsti/ In poor parts of Mumbai, people live without electricity. elektina

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    elegant adj /elnt/ The street was full of elegant shops selling high-class goods. elegantn, vytbenemperor n /empr(r)/ Edo was renamed Tokyo when the Emperor moved there. csaempire n /empa(r)/ India became independent of the British Empire in 1947. e, csastv, impriumexperience n /ksprins/ Teaching in a school in Africa was a great experience. zkuenostextreme adj /kstrim/ The extreme weather were having has killed a lot of crops. extrmnfishing n /f/ Fishing in a river or canal is a relaxing way to spend an afternoon. rybaenforeigners pl n /frnz/ Many foreigners in the UK cant understand a Scottish accent. cizincigold n /ld/ In the sunlight, her blond hair looked like gold. zlatogoods pl n /dz/ In the market, people set out their goods and produce on stalls. zbohandicrafts pl n /hndikrfts/ In Mexico City, people sell Mexican food and Indian handicrafts. rukodln, emesln

    vrobkyheadquarters n /hedkwtz/ The headquarters of banks are usually in the capital city. sted, hlavn sdlo,

    centrlahigh-class adj /ha kls/ You can find high-class goods alongside simple hand-made gifts. prvotdn, pikovhuge adj /hjud/ The population of Tokyo is huge 35 million. obrovskhumid adj /hjumd/ The summers in Japan are hot and unpleasantly humid. vlhkindependence n /ndpendns/ After India, many countries gained independence from Britain. nezvislostindustry n /ndstri/ The Indian film industry makes more films than Hollywood. prmyslinvade v /nved/ The soldiers chose to invade the city at night. vtrhnout, podniknout

    invazi, napadnoutlatest adj /letst/ It is a modern city where people wear the latest fashions. nejnovjmegacity n /mesti/ Id rather visit a small city like San Francisco than a megacity

    like New York. velkomsto, megalopole

    mountains pl n /mantnz/ Granada in Spain is located between the mountains and the sea. hory, pohomulticultural adj /mltikltrl/ A multicultural society includes people of all races and religions. multikulturnmysterious adj /mstris/ Japan is a mysterious place that can be difficult to understand. tajupln, zhadnorange adj /rnd/ The colour of the buildings changes from gold to orange and

    pink at sunset. oranov

    originally adv /rdnli/ Im originally from Italy, which explains my Italian accent. pvodn, pvodempink adj /pk/ A pink sunset tells us that the following days weather will be fine. rovpopulation n /ppjulen/ The population of Mexico City is over 24 million. populace, obyvatelstvopoverty n /pvti/ 60% of people in Mumbai live in poverty, in slums with no

    running water. chudoba

    produce v /prdjus/ Bollywood film companies produce more films than Hollywood. vyrbt, produkovatpublic bath n /pblk b/ Men often went to a public bath to discuss business while relaxing. veejn lznquality n /kwlti/ The quality of life for people living in slums is terrible. kvalitarailway system n /relwe sstm/ If the railway system were better, more people would travel

    by train. eleznin s

    rainy adj /reni/ Todays going to be rainy so lets stay in. detiv, detivosanitation n /snten/ With little or no sanitation, people catch diseases easily. hygienick opatenseason n /sizn/ If you want good weather, dont visit in the rainy season. ron obdob, seznashrine n /ran/ All along the road there were shrines to various saints. svatynskyscrapers pl n /skaskrepz/ The skyline showed a modern city of huge skyscrapers. mrakodrapyslums pl n /slmz/ The slums are so different from the clean and new blocks of flats. chudinsk tvrti, slumysnacks pl n /snks/ As a child, I wasnt allowed to eat snacks between meals. pesndvka, svaina,

    mal oberstvensouth n /sa/ The sun was no longer in our eyes as we turned south. jihspring n /spr/ For me, spring is the best season, when plants start to grow again. jarosquare n /skwe(r)/ The town hall is located on the main square. nmststone adj /stn/ The thick stone walls kept the castle warm in winter. kamennsubway system n /sbwe sstm/ The subway system in Mexico City is very cheap. systm metrasunrise n /snraz/ In farming areas, people often get up before sunrise. vchod sluncesunset n /snset/ We looked at the sunset until we couldnt see the sun any more. zpad sluncesurrounded adj /srandd/ We couldnt see where to go as we were surrounded by people. obklopen, kolem dokola

    obehnantemple n /templ/ In Bangkok we visited the beautiful Golden Temple. chrm, svatyntheatre n /t(r)/ The theatre here puts on all the latest plays and musicals. divadlotraditional adj /trdnl/ The traditional dress worn by some of the people looked heavy. tradinunique adj /junik/ Mumbai is a unique place to live because it is different

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    up-to-date adj /p t det/ My phone is up-to-date because I just bought it last week. nejnovj, posledn, aktuln

    valley n /vli/ The river ran along the floor of a wide valley. dolvariety n /vrati/ For a small shop, it sold a good variety of produce. sortiment, mnoho

    rznch druh

    VoCabulary aNd sPEakiNg church n /tt/ A cathedral is bigger than a church. kostelhill n /hl/ By the time I reached the top of the hill, my legs were aching. kopec, hora, vrchhistoric adj /hstrk/ The historic peace treaty was signed in that room. historickpollution n /plun/ Like many cities, London has problems with pollution and traffic. zneitnriver n /rv(r)/ The bridge over the river didnt look very safe. ekatoy shop n /t p/ At Christmas, the toy shop is the busiest shop in the High Street. hrakstvwood n /wd/ You can easily get lost in a wood because the trees look alike. les

    EVEryday ENglisH pedestrian

    crossing n/pdestrn krs/ Its safer to use a pedestrian crossing to cross the road. pechod pro chodce

    roundabout n /randbat/ You need to take the third exit off the roundabout. kruhov objezdtraffic lights pl n /trfk lats/ Traffic lights in some countries go straight from red to green. semafortraffic sign n /trfk san/ The traffic sign said it was a one-way street. dopravn znaka

    UNIT 10 Where on earth are you?

    i m sittiNg oN tHE traiN Earth n // It must be amazing to be able to look down on Earth from the moon. zemkoulehappen v /hpn/ How long ago did the accident happen? stt se, pihodit selaptop n /lptp/ He bought a laptop so that he could work on the train. notebooktruth n /tru/ Detectives can tell when a person isnt telling the truth. pravda

    PraCtiCE P.79 detective n /dtektv/ The detective questioned everyone at the crime scene individually. detektivdress n /dres/ My wedding dress was the most expensive thing Id ever worn. atyromance n /rmns/ Im reading a book about a romance between a man and a woman. romnek, milostn

    pomr, vztah

    PrEsENt simPlE or CoNtiNuous? noise n /nz/ The noise from the aircrafts engines was very powerful. hlukwashing-up n /w p/ You cooked the meal, so Ill do the washing-up. myt ndob

    PraCtiCE P.81 incredible adj /nkredbl/ Landing on the moon once seemed incredible, but weve done it. neuviteln

    rEadiNg aNd listENiNg affect v /fekt/ The rail strike wont affect me because I drive to work. ovlivnit, mt vlivattached adj /ttt/ The astronauts sleeping bags are attached to the wall. pipevnnbelow prep /bl/ At the top of the tower she could see the city stretching out below. pod (ne)bone n /bn/ My brother once nearly choked on a fish bone. kostbuild v /bld/ Theyre going to build a road that bypasses the town. stavt, budovatcompartment n /kmptmnt/ Each astronaut has his own sleeping compartment. kje, buka, oddlen

    stcompete v /kmpit/ I will compete in several races. soutitconditions pl n /kndnz/ The conditions on other planets make it difficult for us to live there. podmnkydecide v /dsad/ We cant decide where to go on holiday this year. rozhodnout sedevelop v /dvelp/ Space agencies want to develop plans for a manned trip to Mars. vyvjet, vytveteffects pl n /fekts/ The effects of living in space for a long time arent known. dopady, vlivy, nsledkyexperiment n /kspermnt/ The astronauts are using the zero gravity of space to do experiments. experiment, pokus

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    fight v /fat/ My brothers used to fight all the time but now they get on really well. bojovat, prt sefloat v /flt/ They dropped my scarf in the water and I watched it float away. plout, plavat (na vod)gravity n /rvti/ It takes a while to get used to the lack of gravity in space. gravitaceinstruments pl n /nstrmnts/ Scientists have to use special instruments to do their research. nstroje, pomckylaboratory n /lbrtri/ Experiments arent always carried out in a laboratory. laboratolong adj /l/ Its a long journey so take a book to read. dlouhmuscle n /msl/ Astronauts do lots of exercises, so their muscles are strong. svalorbit v /bt/ There are hundreds of satellites that orbit the Earth. obhat kolem Zem na

    obn drzeorigin n /rdn/ What is the origin of your surname? pvodoxygen n /ksdn/ The astronauts are growing plants to make oxygen. kyslkplanet n /plnt/ Will we ever stop looking for life on other planets? planetapreparation n /prepren/ How is the wedding preparation going? ppravaresearch n /rist/ We can find out more about ISS astronauts by doing some research. vzkumsauce n /ss/ A fresh tomato sauce is even better with basil. omkashorts pl n /ts/ You cant play if you havent got any tennis shorts to wear. ortky, kraasyspicy adj /spasi/ In space, your sense of taste is weak so you need spicy food. koenn, ostrspoon n /spun/ Some people use a spoon to eat pasta with, but I just use a fork. lcestar n /st(r)/ The astronauts look at planets and stars. hvzdasupplies pl n /splaz/ On the space station, supplies are delivered by a supply ship. zsobyT-shirt n /ti t/ Its OK to wear a T-shirt in less formal restaurants. trikotaste n /test/ When youre in space, your sense of taste isnt very strong. chutin n /tn/ All the astronauts food comes in tins or packets. konzervauniverse n /junvs/ We learn more about the universe by studying stars and planets. vesmr

    VoCabulary aNd listENiNg actor n /kt(r)/ Hes an actor whos appeared in lots of TV dramas. herecalike adj /lak/ Anne and Lisa look alike they both have brown hair and blue eyes. velmi podobn, stejnblond adj /blnd/ Patricias fair hair had been turned blond by the hot sun. blond, svtlovlasblue n /blu/ Blue is a colour that is now associated with boys. modrboots pl n /buts/ Its important to wear good boots if youre going hiking. pohorky, vy obuvbrown n /bran/ The water in the canal was a dirty brown colour. hndcoat n /kt/ I took off my coat but there was nowhere to hang it. kabt, bundadark adj /dk/ Its too dark to see anything without a torch. tmavglasses pl n /glsz/ She didnt see me because she wasnt wearing her glasses. brlegood-looking adj /d lk/ He is so good-looking, people turn round to look at him. pohledn, dobe

    vypadajchandsome adj /hnsm/ Your little boy is going to be a handsome young man. hezk, pohledn (o mui)hat n /ht/ I like to wear a hat to keep warm in winter. klobouk, epiceidentical adj /adentkl/ They look identical, but they arent twins. identick, shodn, stejnpretty adj /prti/ Those earrings youre wearing are very pretty. pkn, hezk (ne o mui)purple adj /ppl/ Hes wearing a purple shirt. fialovscarf n /skf/ The man had a scarf wrapped around his neck. tek, lashoes pl n /uz/ If your shoes are dirty, please leave them by the door. boty, obuvshort adj /t/ Ive always had short hair, but I decided to grow it recently. krtkskirt n /skt/ The model wore a skirt that came to just below the knee. suknsuit n /sut/ He last wore that suit at my wedding.