Intermediate. Anglicko český slovníček

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1 Intermediate Anglicko český slovníček _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd a :28:51

2 OBSAH Module 1 ADVENTURE Module 2 STORIES Module 3 TRAVEL Module 4 THE MEDIA Module 5 ADVERTISING Module 6 PEOPLE Module 7 LEARNING Module 8 CAREERS Module 9 CULTURE SHOCK Module 10 CIVILIZATION VÝSLOVNOST Hlavní přízvuk se označuje horní kolmičkou před přízvučnou slabikou tehdy, nejedná-li se o jednoslabičné slovo: cartoon [ka:ˈtu:n], a seven [ˈsevən], ale [san], nebo má-li slovo přízvuky dva nebo více: teddy bear [ˈtedi ˌbeə]. Vedlejší přízvuk se označuje dolní kolmičkou. Zvláštní znaky použité v přepisu výslovnosti: b block [blɒk] d end [end] f friend [frend] g grey [greɪ] h hat [hæt] j music [ˈmju:zɪk] k camel [ˈkæmәl] l camel [ˈkæmәl] m camel [ˈkæmәl] n end [end] ŋ penguin [ˈpeŋgwɪn] p trip [trɪp] r friend [frend] s sunny [ˈsʌni] ʃ shock [ʃɒk] t trek [trek] tʃ adventure, [әdˈventʃә], θ death [deθ] ð rather [ˈrɑ:ðә] v love [lʌv] w widow [ˈwɪdәʊ] z zoo [zu:] Použité zkratky: adv. adverb příslovce conj. conjunction spojka n. noun podstatné jméno pl. plural množné číslo v. verb sloveso ʒ casualty [ˈkæʒuәlti] dʒ sledge [sledʒ] ʌ sunny [ˈsʌni] ɑ: disaster [dɪˈzɑ:stә] æ planet, sad [ˈplænәt], [sæd] e end [end] ə photography [fәˈtɒgrәfi] з: work [ˈwз:k] ɪ living [ˈlɪvɪŋ] i: team [ti:m], ɒ rock [rɒk] ɔ: fall [ˈfɔ:l] ʊ put [pʊt] u: loop [lu:p] aɪ tribe [traɪb] aʊ round [raʊnd] eɪ brave, fail [breɪv], [feɪl] oʊ go [goʊ] ɔɪ coin [kɔɪn] eə despair [dɪˈspeә] ɪə here [hɪə] ʊə pure [pʊə] _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd b :28:52

3 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE 1 MODULE 1 ADVENTURE LEAD IN adventure n. [әdˈventʃә] dobrodružství ancient adj. [ˈeɪnʃәnt] starobylý ancient buildings canoeing n. [kәˈnu:ɪŋ] kanoistika go canoeing cruise n. [kru:z] plavba lodí go on a cruise desert n. [ˈdezәt] poušť explore a desert desert island n. [ˌdezәt ˈaɪlәnd] opuštěný ostrov explore a desert island diving n. [ˈdaɪvɪŋ] potápění go diving explore v. [ɪkˈsplɔ:] bádat, zkoumat fl y in g n. [ˈfl aɪɪŋ] létání go fl ying museum n. [mju:ˈzi:әm] muzeum visit a museum parachuting n. [ˈpærәʃu:tɪŋ] parašutismus go parachuting planet n. [ˈplænәt] planeta explore another planet rainforest n. [ˈreɪnˌfɒrәst] deštný prales explore a rainforest round-the-world trip [ˌraʊnd ðә ˈwз:ld trɪp] cesta kolem světa safari n. [sәˈfɑ:ri] safari go on a safari sailing n. [ˈseɪlɪŋ] jachtaření go sailing trek n. [trek] cesta, výprava go on a trek go on a round-the-world trip volcano n. [vɒlˈkeɪnәʊ] sopka visit a volcano 1 EXPLORERS ambition n. [æmˈbɪʃәn] ctižádost ambitious adj. [æmˈbɪʃәs] ctižádostivý ambitiously adv. [æmˈbɪʃәsli] ctižádostivě brave adj. [breɪv] statečný It was an act of a brave man. bravely adv. [ˈbreɪvli] statečně bravery n. [ˈbreɪvәri] statečnost darkness n. [ˈdɑ:knәs] tma, temnota The remarkable bravery made them into heroes. Then came the darkness of the polar winter. death n. [deθ] smrt Scott recorded his death sadly. despair n. [dɪˈspeә] zoufalství desperate adj. [ˈdespәrәt] zoufalý desperately adv. [ˈdespәrәtli] zoufale desperation n. [ˌdespәˈreɪʃәn] zoufalství, beznaděj Scott began to realise their desperate situation. MODULE _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

4 2 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE diary n. [ˈdaɪәri] deník, diář Scott wrote in his diary MODULE difficult adj. [ˈdɪfɪkәlt] složitý, nesnadný difficulty n. [ˈdɪfɪkәlti] potíž, nesnáz disaster n. [dɪˈzɑ:stә] pohroma, katastrofa disastrous adj. [dɪˈzɑ:strәs] katastrofální His ponies began to have difficulty with the snow. Disaster soon came. The news of disastrous expedition shocked the world. end n. [end] konec The end can t be far. exhaust v. [ɪgˈzɔ:st] vyčerpat, vysílit exhausted adj. [ɪgˈzɔ:stɪd] vyčerpaný The men were exhausted. exhausting adj. [ɪgˈzɔ:stɪŋ] vyčerpávající exhaustion n. [ɪgˈzɔ:stʃәn] vyčerpání expedition n. [ˌekspәˈdɪʃәn] expedice exploration n. [ˌeksplәˈreɪʃәn] explorer n. [ɪkˈsplɔ:rә] badatelství, zkoumání badatel, průzkumník Captain Scott began his expedition. history of exploration the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen fail v. [feɪl] selhat, neuspět He had failed to win the race. fossil n. [ˈfɒsәl] zkamenělina They looked for rocks and fossils. organisation n. [ˌɔ:gәnaɪˈzeɪʃәn] organizace organise v. [ˈɔ:gәnaɪz] organizovat, pořádat organised adj. [ˈɔ:gәnaɪzd] organizovaný polar adj. [ˈpәʊlә] polární pony n. [ˈpәʊni] poník Then came the darkness of the polar winter. His ponies began to have difculty with the snow. preparation n. [ˌprepәˈreɪʃәn] příprava preparation for their expeditions price n. [praɪs] cena What a price to pay. progress n. [ˈprәʊgres] postup, pokrok They made good progress. race n. [reɪs] závod The race to the South Pole was on! relieved adj. [rɪˈli:vd] utěšený, odlehčený The men felt relieved. remarkable adj. [rɪˈmɑ:kәbәl] pozoruhodný, mimořádný The remarkable bravery made them into heroes. rock n. [rɒk] kámen, skála They looked for rocks and fossils. [rʌn ˈaʊt әv run out of sth ˈsʌmθɪŋ] dočerpat zásoby sad adj. [sæd] smutný sadden v. [ˈsædn] rozesmutnit They were running out of food _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

5 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE 3 sadly adv. [ˈsædli] smutně sadness n. [ˈsædnәs] smutek He wrote a letter full of sadness. shock v. [ʃɒk] šokovat sledge n. [sledʒ] sáně succeed v. [sәkˈsi:d] uspět success n. [sәkˈses] úspěch successful adj. [sәkˈsesfәl] úspěšný successfully adv. [sәkˈsesfәli] úspěšně team n. [ti:m] skupina, družstvo, tým The news of disastrous expedition shocked the world. The sledge was pulled by a team of dogs. The sledge was pulled by a team of dogs. tent n. [tent] stan They put food in tents. terrible adj. [ˈterәbәl] strašný The weather conditions were terrible. widow n. [ˈwɪdәʊ] vdova a letter to my widow 2 TRAVELLER S TALES Aborigine n. [ˌæbәˈrɪdʒәni] australský domorodec archaeology n. [ˌɑ:kiˈɒlәdʒi] archeologie He has lived with Aborigines in Australia. My aunt teaches archaeology at the university. botanist n. [ˈbɒtәnɪst] botanik I work as a botanist. camel n. [ˈkæmәl] velbloud He has made journeys by camel. cannibal n. [ˈkænәbәl] lidožrout She spent time with cannibals. desert n. [ˈdezәt] poušť environment n. [ɪnˈvaɪәrәnmәnt] prostředí He has made journeys across the Gobi desert. He has visited remote natural environments. ethnographer n. [eθˈnɒgrәfә] etnograf He works as an ethnographer. exotic adj. [ɪgˈzɒtɪk] exotický friend n. [frend] kamarád They make their living by meeting exotic people. He makes friends wherever he goes. hang-glide v. [ˈhæŋ glaɪd] létat na rogalu She is learning to hang-glide. indigenous adj. [ɪnˈdɪdʒәnәs] původní living n. [ˈlɪvɪŋ] živobytí a programme about indigenous culture They make their living by meeting exotic people. lonely adj. [ˈlәʊnli] osamělý I don t get lonely. microlight n. [ˈmaɪkrәʊlaɪt] ultralehké letadlo She has travelled by microlight. MODULE _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

6 4 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE MODULE mid-twenties n. [ˌmɪd ˈtwentiz] polovina dvacátých let She has been a travel writer since her mid-twenties. orchid n. [ˈɔ:kɪd] orchidej an unknown orchid remote adj. [rɪˈmәʊt] vzdálený, daleký rheumatism n. [ˈru:mәtɪzәm] revmatismus tribe n. [traɪb] kmen He has visited remote natural environments. Chinese medicine can cure rheumatism. He has lived with a tribe in New Guinea. trip n. [trɪp] výlet, cesta a trip to Namibia work for [ˈwз:k fә, fɔ:] pracovat pro He has worked for BBC for years. 3 EXTREME SPORTS back out [ˌbæk ˈaʊt] vycouvat be into sth [bi ˈɪntә ˈsʌmθɪŋ] být do něčeho zapálený bungee jumping [ˈbʌndʒi ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ] bungee jumping dangerous adj. [ˈdeɪndʒәrәs] nebezpečný extreme mountain biking n. [ɪkˌstri:m ˈmaʊntәn baɪkiŋ] extrémní jízda na horském kole extreme skiing n. [ɪkˌstri:m ˈski:ɪŋ] extrémní lyžování extreme sport n. [ɪkˌstri:m ˈspɔ:t] extrémní sport get sth across go through with [ˌget sʌmθɪŋ әˈkrɒs] ice diving n. [ˈaɪs ˈdaɪvɪŋ] ice-canyoning n. [ˌaɪs ˈkænjәnɪŋ] persuade sb to put on clothes přejít, akceptovat [gәʊ ˈθru: wɪð, wɪθ] provést něco [pәˈsweɪd ˈsʌmbәdi tә, tʊ] [ˌpʊt ɒn ˈklәʊðz,ˈklәʊz] potápění pod ledem canyoning ve zmrzlém prostředí přesvědčit někoho, aby obléct si oblečení I was nervous and I tried to back out. I am really into bungee jumping. Will you ever take up a dangerous sport? It s difcult to get across the excitement. My friends persuaded me to go through with it. My friends persuaded me to go through with it. You don t have to put on any special clothes. set up [ˌset ˈʌp] zřídit, složit You need to set up the equipment. skiing n. [ˈski:ɪŋ] lyžování skysurfi ng n. [ˈskaɪˌsз:fɪŋ] skysurfi ng snowboarding n. [ˈsnәʊbɔ:dɪŋ] snowboarding snowrafting n. [ˈsnәʊrɑ:ftɪŋ] snowrafting take up [ˌteɪk ˈʌp] nabrat, zahájit Will you ever take up a dangerous sport? _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

7 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE 5 turn up for sth white water rafting n. [ˌtз:n ˈʌp fә ˈsʌmθɪŋ] [ˌwaɪt wɔ:tә ˈrɑ:ftɪŋ] 4 COMMUNICATION WORKSHOPS boring adj. [ˈbɔ:rɪŋ] nudný dostavit se na raftování na divoké vodě I turned up for my fi rst jump. campsite n. [ˈkæmpsaɪt] kemp We re staying on a campsite. cold adj. [kәʊld] studený comfortable adj. [ˈkʌmftәbәl, ˈkʌmfәt-] pohodlný eco-tourism n. [ˈi:kәʊ ˈtʊәrɪzәm] ekoturistika Eco-tourism in Sri Lanka educational adj. [ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃәnәl] výukový exciting adj. [ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ] vzrušující expensive adj. [ɪkˈspensɪv] drahý four-wheel-drive n. [ˌfɔ: wi:l ˈdraɪv] auto s náhonem na 4 kola changeable adj. [ˈtʃeɪndʒәbәl] proměnlivý luxurious adj. [lʌgˈzjʊәriәs, lәgˈʒʊәriәs] luxusní price v. [praɪs] ocenit privacy n. [ˈprɪvәsi] soukromí reasonably adv. [ˈri:zәnәbli] rozumně reserve n. [rɪˈzз:v] rezervace safe adj. [seɪf] bezpečný sunny adj. [ˈsʌni] slunečný tiring adj. [ˈtaɪәrɪŋ] únavný uncomfortable adj. [ʌnˈkʌmftәbәl, ʌnˈkʌmfәt-] nepohodlný value n. [ˈvælju:] hodnota variety n. [vәˈraɪәti] různorodost Transport by four wheel-drive vehicles. Two weeks on safari in the reserves. LANGUAGE PROBLEM SOLVING 1 advert n. [ˈædvз:t] inzerát, reklama Read the advert. dream v. [dri:m] snít miss sb v. [ˈmɪs ˈsʌmbәdi] postrádat někoho I miss you. Are you dreamingabout exciting holidays? smoky adj. [ˈsmәʊki] zakouřený The tea tastes slightly smoky. splitting adj. [ˈsplɪtɪŋ] bolestivý I have a splitting headache. stunning adj. [ˈstʌnɪŋ] okouzlující, úchvatný Mount Everest looks absolutely stunning. MODULE _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

8 6 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE MODULE trekker n. [ˈtrekә] cestovatel We understand the needs of trekkers. trekking n. [ˈtrekɪŋ] cestování Trekking cen be hard work. CULTURE CORNER 1 biography n. [baɪˈɒgrәfi ] životopis, biografi e constitutional monarchy REVIEW 1 n. [kɒnstәtju:ʃәnәl 'mɒnәki] konstituční monarchie base n. [beɪs] základna dolphin n. [ˈdɒlfɪn] delfín ecosystem n. [ˈi:kәʊˌsɪstәm] ekosystém a short biography of Alexander Mackenzie Canada is a constitutional monarchy. The scientists worked from their base in Antarctica. It is popular because of the wildlife, such as penguins, whales and dolphins. They are studying the climate and the ecosystem. inhospitable adj. [ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtәbәl] nehostinný Antarctica is an inhospitable place. penguin n. [ˈpeŋgwɪn] tučňák It is popular because of the wildlife, such as penguins, whales and dolphins. permanently adv. [ˈpз:mәnәntli] stále, permanentně Nobody can live there permanently. rapidly adv. [ˈræpәdli] velmi rychle The tourism is growing rapidly. scientifi c adj. [ˌsaɪәnˈtɪfɪk] vědecký scientifi c studies whale n. [weɪl] velryba It is popular because of the wildlife, such as penguins, whales and dolphins. LPB WARM UP climbing n. [ˈklaɪmɪŋ] lezení climbing a volcano fascinating adj. [ˈfæsәneɪtɪŋ] fascinující frightening adj. [ˈfraɪtnɪŋ] děsivý challenging adj. [ˈtʃælәndʒɪŋ] náročný Running a marathon can be challenging. LPB WORD POWER already adv. [ɔ:lˈredi] už I ve seen that fi lm already. LPB GRAMMAR dark adj. [dɑ:k] tma, temnota It gets dark in the evening. LPB COMMUNICATION rock climbing n. [ˈrɒk ˈklaɪmɪŋ horolezectví He could go rock climbing for a day _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

9 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE 7 LPB FOCUS ON WRITING fed up adj. [ˌfed ˈʌp] (být) otrávený Everyone got fed up. instructor n. [ɪnˈstrʌktә] instruktor MODULE 2 STORIES LEAD IN adventure n., adj. [әdˈventʃә] complicated adj. [ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtәd] crime detective n., adj. n., adj. [kraɪm] [dɪˈtektɪv] educational adj. [ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃәnәl] dobrodružství, dobrodružný komplikovaný, složitý zločin, kriminální detektiv, detektivní výchovný, vzdělávací exciting adj. [ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ] vzrušující fantastic adj. [fænˈtæstɪk] fantastický, skvělý, založený na fantazii fascinating adj. [ˈfæsәneɪtɪŋ] fascinující funny adj. [ˈfʌni] zábavný, legrační ghost n. [gәʊst] duch hilarious adj. [hɪˈleәriәs] velmi veselý historical adj. [hɪˈstɒrɪkәl] historický horror n. [ˈhɒrә] horor imaginative adj. [ɪˈmædʒәnәtɪv] nápaditý, vynalézavý interesting adj. [ˈɪntrәstɪŋ] zajímavý love n. [lʌv] láska outstanding adj. [aʊtˈstændɪŋ] výjimečný romantic adj. [rәʊˈmæntɪk, rә-] romantický scary adj. [ˈskeәri] děsivý science fi ction [ˌsaɪәns ˈfɪkʃәn] sci-fi spy n. [spaɪ] špión travel n. [ˈtrævәl] cestování, cesta 5 THE CHASE a bit [ә ˈbɪt] trochu a bit eccentric absolutely adv. [ˈæbsәlu:tli, ˈæbsәˈlu:tli] úplně, absolutně Our instructor had to dive in after him. She was now absolutely convinced her husband was mad. MODULE _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

10 8 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE MODULE anarchist n. [ˈænәkɪst] anarchista astonished adj. [әˈstɒnɪʃt] ohromený The anarchist waved goodbye and left. He shouted to the astonished shoppers. bacillus n. [bәˈsɪlәs] bacil This is the famous cholera bacillus. bacteria n. [bækˈtɪәriә] bakterie I ll have to prepare more bakteria. cab n. [kæb] taxík, drožka convinced adj. [kәnˈvɪnst] přesvědčený Her husband stopped another cab and followed her. She was now absolutely convinced her husband was mad. eccentric adj. [ɪkˈsentrɪk] excentrický He is a bit eccentric. get out of [get ˈaʊt әv, ɒv] vystoupit z He got out of the cab. cholera n. [ˈkɒlәrә] cholera I ll be the fi rst person with cholera! laboratory n. [lәˈbɒrәtri] laboratoř He got back to the laboratory. look at [ˈlʊk әt, æt] dívat se na The young man looked at the test tube. microscope n. [ˈmaɪkrәskәʊp] mikroskop He put it under the microscope. quite adv. [kwaɪt] docela quite afraid rather adv. [ˈrɑ:ðә] shout v. [ʃaʊt] křičet docela, spíše, poměrně rather nervous He shouted to the astonished shoppers. slide n. [slaɪd] krycí sklíčko He took a glass slide. slippers n. [ˈslɪpәz] bačkory Her husband, in his slippers, was running after him. test tube n. [ˈtest tju:b] zkumavka The scientist picked up a test tube. top hat n. [ˌtɒp ˈhæt] cylindr wave (goodbye) v. [weɪv] mávat (na rozloučenou) His wife was holding his top hat, shoes and coat. The anarchist waved goodbye and left. 6 A MEMORY love n. [lʌv] láska Love hit me when I was twelve. variety show n. [vәˈraɪәti ʃәʊ] varietní představení candy n. [ˈkændi] bonbóny, cukroví vendor n. [vendә] prodavač actor n. [ˈæktә] herec She went to a variety show with me. A candy vendor was standing outside the theater. A candy vendor was standing outside the theater. She was louder than the actors voices. mad adj. [mæd] šílený I am mad about you. toss (- a coin) v. [tɒs] losovat (hozením mince) I am going to toss a coin _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

11 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE 9 heads (coin) n. [hedz] panna (na minci) If it s heads, you get to ride home. tails (coin) n. [teɪlz] orel (na minci) If it s tails, I ride home. coin (toss a -) n. [kɔɪn] mince I am going to toss a coin. coconut n. [ˈkәʊkәnʌt] kokos 7 FILMS action n., adj. [ˈækʃәn] akce, akční an action fi lm actress n. [ˈæktrәs] herečka break up with sb [ˌbreɪk ˈʌp wɪð] rozejít se s někým Lucy saw her favourite coconut candy. She was nearly breaking up with her husband. brilliant adj. [ˈbrɪljәnt] skvělý, výborný I thought it was absolutely brilliant. cartoon n. [kɑ:ˈtu:n] kreslený fi lm comedy n. [ˈkɒmәdi] komedie a romatic comedy costumes n. [ˈkɒstjʊmz] kostýmy dialogue n. [ˈdaɪәlɒg] dialog, rozhovor There were some good dialogues. disaster n. [dɪˈzɑ:stә] fall for sb [ˈfɔ:l fә, fɔ:] katastrofa, pohroma zamilovat se do někoho fantasy n. [ˈfæntәsi] fantastický příběh go out with sb [gәʊ ˈaʊt wɪð ˈsʌmbәdi] chodit s někým character n. [ˈkærɪktә] postava love n. [lʌv] láska music n. [ˈmju:zɪk] hudba musical n. [ˈmju:zɪkәl] muzikál part (=role) n. [pɑ:t] role photography n. [fәˈtɒgrәfi ] kamera The Prime Minister fell for his secretary. The young kid who wants to go out with the American girl. My favourite character was the old rock singer. plot n. [plɒt] obsah děje The plot was nothing special. scene n. [si:n] scéna see sth in sb [ˈsi: ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn ˈsʌmbәdi] situation n. [ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃәn] situace vidět na někom něco I don t know what I saw in him. special effects n. [ˌspeʃәl ɪˈfekts] speciální efekty The special effects were brilliant. storyline n. [ˈstɔ:rilaɪn] příběhová linie thriller n. [ˈθrɪlә] napínavý fi lm, thriller There are 9 different storylines in Love Actually. MODULE _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

12 10 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE war n. [wɔ:] válka MODULE western n. [ˈwestәn] western 8 COMMUNICATION WORKSHOPS activist n. [ˈæktәvɪst] aktivista The three young civil right activists are driving along. arrest v. [әˈrest] zatknout They arrest them all. civil rights n. [ˌsɪvәl ˈraɪts] občanská práva the civil rights movement deputy n. [ˈdepjәti] zástupce the deputy of the town sheriff emergency service [ɪˈmз:dʒәnsi ˈsз:vɪs] záchranná služba sheriff n. [ˈʃerәf] šerif town sheriff CULTURE CORNER 2 coward n. [ˈkaʊәd] zbabělec gang n. [gæŋ] gang I rang the emergency services. Jesse and his gang had been the most wanted and violent outlaws. get away [get әˈweɪ] uniknout Jesse got away but was later shot. grave n. [greɪv] hrob outlaw v. [ˈaʊtlɔ:] zločinec, psanec Jesse and his gang had been the most wanted and violent outlaws. rob v. [rɒb] loupit They robbed a bank in Ohio. shoot v. [ʃu:t] střílet Jesse got away but was later shot. steal v. [sti:l] krást victim n. [ˈvɪktәm] oběť wanted adj. [ˈwɒntɪd] hledaný REVIEW 2 fi sh e r m an n. [ˈfɪʃәmәn] rybář They stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Their favourite victims were Northern banks. Jesse and his gang had been the most wanted and violent outlaws. A fi sherman sailed home after a day s work. LPB WORD POWER completely adv. [kәmˈpli:tli] úplně I think you are completely correct. incredibly adv. [ɪnˈkredәbli] neuvěřitelně He shouted at her incredibly loudly. MODULE 3 TRAVEL LEAD IN balloon n. [bәˈlu:n] balón commuter n. [kәˈmju:tә] dojíždějící cyclist n. [ˈsaɪklɪst] cyklista _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

13 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE 11 drive v. [draɪv] řídit auto drive n. [draɪv] jízda autem ferry n. [ˈferi] trajekt fl i g ht n. [fl aɪt] let go v. [gәʊ] jet vlakem, autobusem, atd. go v. [gәʊ] jet náklaďákem, autem, atd. go (- on foot) v. [gәʊ] jít pěšky helicopter n. [ˈhelɪkɒptә] vrtulník, helikoptéra hoverdraft n. [ˈhɒvәkrɑ:ft] vznášedlo journey n. [ˈdʒз:ni] cesta lorry n. [ˈlɒri] nákladní vozidlo lorry driver n. [ˈlɒri ˈdraɪvә] řidič nákladního vozidla motorcyclist n. [ˈmәʊtәˌsaɪklɪst] motocyklista motorist n. [ˈmәʊtәrɪst] motorista passenger n. [ˈpæsɪndʒә] cestující, pasažér pedestrian adj. [pәˈdestriәn] chodec ship n. [ʃɪp] loď travel n. [ˈtrævәl] cestování trip n. [trɪp] výlet underground adj. [ˈʌndәgraʊnd] podzemní dráha, metro van n. [væn] dodávka yacht n. [jɒt] jachta, plachetnice 9 PROBLEMS accident n. [ˈæksәdәnt] dopravní nehoda air pollution n. [ˈeә pәˌlu:ʃәn] znečištění ovzduší block n. [blɒk] blok brutal adj. [ˈbru:tәl] brutální, surový (- by train, bus, etc) (- in a lorry, car, etc) I had to drag my overweight bag eight blocks. It is a place of dark and brutal winters. consider v. [kәnˈsɪdә] zvážit, uvážit This question is worth considering. drag v. [dræg] táhnout, vláčet extortionate adj. [ɪkˈstɔ:ʃәnәt] vyděračský, přemrštěný I had to drag my overweight bag eight blocks. I paid the extortionate 1,200-kroner bus fare. MODULE _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

14 12 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE MODULE leap (- into clothes) v. [li:p] skočit (do oblečení) I had to leap into my clothes. loop n. [lu:p] smyčka, klička Look at the loop of the y. overcrowding n. [ˌәʊvәˈkraʊdɪŋ] přeplnění oversleep v. [ˌәʊvәˈsli:p] zaspat I had overslept at the hotel. queue n. [kju:] fronta reservation n. [ˌrezәˈveɪʃәn] rezervace roadwork n. [ˈrәʊdwз:k] práce na vozovce seat n. [si:t] sedadlo show up [ˌʃәʊ ˈʌp] objevit se slush n. [slʌʃ] břečka traffic jam n. [ˈtræfɪk dʒæm] dopravní zácpa 10 FEAR OF FLYING aisle n. [aɪl] ulička claustrophobia n. [ˌklɔ:strәˈfәʊbiә] klaustrofobie She had no record of my resevation. If this Bernt Bjornson doesn t show up, can I have his seat? If this Bernt Bjornson doesn t show up, can I have his seat? I picked my way through the slush of Oslo. Get a seat near the aisle or near an emergency exit. As for the claustrophobia, get a seat near the aisle or near an emergency exit. claustrophobic adj. [ˌklɔ:strәˈfәʊbɪk] klaustrofobní I get claustrophobic on planes! comply with emergency exit n. [kәmˈplaɪ wɪð, wɪθ] [ɪˌmз:dʒәnsi ˈegzɪt, ˈeksɪt] fl ight attendant n. [ˈfl aɪt әˌtendәnt] letuška odpovídat, vyhovět (čemu) nouzový východ food tray n. [ˈfu:d treɪ] tác s jídlem honeymoon n. [ˈhʌnimu:n] líbánky We reduce the engine noise to comply with noise pollution laws. Get a seat near the aisle or near an emergency exit. The fl ight attendant started talking about life jackets. I have been looking at places to go for our honeymoon. invader n. [ɪnˈveɪdә] vetřelec I ve been playing space invaders. life jacket n. [ˈlaɪf ˈdʒækɪt] záchranná vesta The fl ight attendant started talking about life jackets. outback [ˈaʊtbæk] australský venkov I lived in the Australian outback. overhead locker [ˈәʊvәhed, ˈәʊvәˈhed ˈlɒkә] pilot n. [ˈpaɪlәt] pilot úložný prostor nad hlavou seat belt n. [ˈsi:t belt] bezpečnostní pás take-off n. [ˈteɪk ɒf] odlet I was very afraid not long after take-off. terrifi ed adj. [ˈterәfaɪd] vyděšený I am terrifi ed on planes _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

15 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE ON THE MOVE baggage n. [ˈbægɪdʒ] zavazadla hand baggage boarding card n. [ˈbɔ:dɪŋ kɑ:d] palubní vstupenka Here is your boarding card. carriage n. [ˈkærɪdʒ] vagón customs n. [ˈkʌstәmz] celní kontrola gate n. [geɪt] vstup, vchod It goes from gate twenty-one. check-in n. [ˈtʃek ɪn] odbavení information desk n. [ˌɪnfәˈmeɪʃәn desk] informační přepážka luggage n. [ˈlʌgɪdʒ] zavazadla How much luggage have you got, sir? passport n. [ˈpɑ:spɔ:t kәnˌtrәʊl] pasová kontrola Go through passport control now. control platform n. [ˈplætfɔ:m] nástupiště What platform does it go from? ticket collector n. [ˈtɪkәt kәˌlektә] trolley n. [ˈtrɒli] vozík průvodčí, výběrčí lístků 12 COMMUNICATION WORKSHOPS (as) well (as) adv. [wel] stejně tak jako It is crowded as well as expensive. accommodation n. [әˌkɒmәˈdeɪʃәn] ubytování The accommodation is expensive. addition n. [әˈdɪʃәn] kromě toho, nadto, navíc after-sun cream n. [ˌɑ:ftә ˈsʌn kri:m] krém po opalování This after-sun cream is good. cold n. [kәʊld] nachlazení headache n. [ˈhedeɪk] bolest hlavy highlight v. [ˈhaɪlaɪt] however adv. [haʊˈevә] avšak zdůraznit, upozornit na mugging n. [ˈmʌgɪŋ] přepadení on the one hand n. [hænd] na jednu stranu on the other hand pedestrian crossing n. [hænd] na druhou stranu n. [pәˌdestriәn ˈkrɒsɪŋ] přechod pro chodce sore throat n. [ˌsɔ: ˈθrәʊt] bolavý krk sum up [ˌsʌm ˈʌp] shrnout sunburn n. [ˈsʌnbз:n] spálení od sluníčka tablet n. [ˈtæblәt] tableta This report highlights what tourists like about London. Can you give me something for sunburn? These tablets should settle your stomach. MODULE _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

16 14 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE MODULE tube station n. [ˈtju:b ˈsteɪʃәn] stanice metra upset adj. [ˌʌpˈset] podrážděný CULTURE CORNER 3 ballooning n. [bәˈlu:nɪŋ] létání balónem calculate v. [ˈkælkjәleɪt] kalkulovat, počítat It happened right outside the tube station. Can you give me something for an upset stomach, please? There are plenty of places for balooning. We still calculate distances in miles. infamous adj. [ˈɪnfәmәs] neslavně známý the infamous M25 around London knowledge n. [ˈnɒlɪdʒ] znalosti They study for 18 months to get the knowledge. narrow adj. [ˈnærәʊ] úzký Go on a narrow boat. sit back [ˌsɪt ˈbæk] sedět opřeně Just sit back and relax. toll n. [tәʊl] poplatek, mýtné toll motorways MODULE 4 THE MEDIA LEAD IN current affairs n. [ˌkʌrәnt әˈfeәz] události (zejména na politické scéně) documentary n. [ˌdɒkjәˈmentәri] dokumentární fi lm game show n. [ˈgeɪm ʃәʊ] chat room n. [ˈtʃæt ru:m, rʊm] televizní kvíz, soutěžní pořad chatroom, místnost na chatu chat show n. [ˈtʃæt ʃәʊ] talk show news n. [nju:z] zprávy reality show n. [riˈælәti ʃәʊ] reality show soap opera n. [ˈsәʊp ˈɒpәrә] seriál, telenovela update n. [ˈʌpdeɪt] vote v. [vәʊt] volit nejnovější informace po sms website n. [ˈwebsaɪt] webová stránka 13 WHAT S IN THE PAPERS all-weather adj. [ˈɔ:l weðә] do každého počasí an all-weather ice rink barmy adj. [ˈbɑ:mi] ztřeštěný, bláznivý It is barmy we can afford to do this. consecutive adj. [kәnˈsekjәtɪv] následný, po sobě jdoucí corner shop n. [ˈkɔ:nә ʃɒp] malý obchod second consecutive year of fl at UK sales many smaller corner s potravinami shops _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

17 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE 15 fl at adj. [fl æt] mrtvý, stagnující (obchod) a second consecutive year of fl at UK sales ice rink n. [ˈaɪs rɪŋk] kluziště an all-weather ice rink monitor n. [ˈmɒnɪtә] pozorovatel, dohled Trained monitors will offer skating tips. newsagent n. [ˈnju:zˌeɪdʒәnt] tabák, trafi ka many smaller newsagents reject sth for sth [rɪˈdʒekt ˈsʌmθɪŋ fә ˈsʌmθɪŋ] odmítnout něco pro něco She rejected his marriage proposal for the chance to live in Canada. slowdown n. [ˈslәʊdaʊn] zpomalení The slowdown was unusual. sparkle n. [ˈspɑ:kәl] jiskra text message n. [ˈtekst ˈmesɪdʒ] top-up card n. [ˈtɒp ʌp ˈkɑ:d] 14 BREAKING NEWS sms, textová zpráva aid n. [eɪd] pomoc casualty n. [ˈkæʒuәlti] dobíjecí kupón na mobilní telefon oběť nehody/ neštěstí earthquake n. [ˈз:θkweɪk] zemětřesení They want to put sparkle back into fi zzy drinks. It is advertising in mobile phone text messages. Britain s teenagers are rejecting sweets in favour of mobile phone top-up cards. Aid is going to be sent by many countries. The exact number of casualties cannot be confi rmed. An earthquake caused a massive tsunami. homeless adj. [ˈhәʊmlәs] bez domova Many more will be left homeless. rescue team [ˈreskju: ti:m] záchranná skupina ruins n. [ˈru:inz] trosky wave n. [weiv] vlna Richter scale n. [ˈrɪktә skeɪl] Richterova stupnice/škála hamper v. [ˈhæmpә] vadit, překážet snake-eye camera n. [ˌsneɪk aɪ ˈkæmәrә] kamera s periskopem Rescue teams are being fl own in from Europe. Most of the buildings are said to be in ruins. The villages were destroyed by the huge waves. The earthquake registered 8.9 on the Richter scale. Difficult conditions had hampered their journey. The team usedsnake-eye cameras. 15 THE PRICE OF FAME bug sb [ˈbʌg ˈsʌmbәdi] dát někomu štěnici People don t bug you. celebrity n. [sәˈlebrәti] fame n. [feɪm] sláva celebrita, známá osobnost fan (=supporter) n. [fæn] fanoušek MODULE _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

18 16 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE MODULE mass hysteria [mæs hɪˈstɪәriә] masové šílenství/ hysterie paparazzi n. [ˌpæpәˈrætsi] paparazzi press n. [pres] tisk rubbish n. [ˈrʌbɪʃ] nesmysly star (=celebrity) n. [stɑ:] hvězda stress n. [stres] stres turn against sb [ˌtз:n әˈgenst ˈsʌmbәdi] obrátit se proti někomu Paparazzi are aggressive photographers. It is more difficult to hide from the press. There is a lot of rubbish (=nonsense) in the papers nowadays. turn over to [ˌtз:n ˈәʊvә tә, tʊ] přepnout to turn over to another channel turn sth on [ˌtз:n sʌmθɪŋ ˈɒn] zapnout něco to turn the TV on turn up [ˌtз:n ˈʌp] objevit se to turn up at your house 16 COMMUNICATION WORKSHOPS addict n. [ˈædɪkt] závislý člověk treatment for Internet addicts columnist n. [ˈkɒlәmnɪst] sloupkář, publicista couch potato n. [ˈkaʊtʃ pәˌteɪtәʊ] televizní povaleč despite prep. [dɪˈspaɪt] navzdory, přestože We ve got a famous columnist on today s programme. We are becoming a nation of couch potatoes. She is executed despite being innocent of any crime. devious adj. [ˈdi:viәs] úchylný, deviantní She plays devious Anne Boleyn. episode n. [ˈepәsәʊd] epizoda, část Don t miss the second episode next Sunday! hacker n. [ˈhækә] hacker a computer hacker journalist n. [ˈdʒз:nәl-ɪst] novinář a newspaper journalist newsreader n. [ˈnju:zˌri:dә] moderátor zpráv presenter n. [prɪˈzentә] moderátor He is a TV newsreader and presenter. He is a TV newsreader and presenter. tournament n. [ˈtʊәnәmәnt] turnaj Henry fi ghts in a tournament. LANGUAGE PROBLEM SOLVING 4 car-wash n. [ˈkɑ: wɒʃ] myčka aut I ve returned from a car-wash. dry cleaner s n. [ˌdraɪ ˈkli:nәz] čistírna fl at tyre [fl æt ˈtaɪә] píchnutá pneumatika ironmonger s n. [ˈaɪәnˌmʌŋgәz] železářství jeweller s n. [ˈdʒu:әlәz] klenotník I ve got a fl at tyre _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:52

19 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE 17 manicurist n. [ˈmænɪkjʊәrɪst] manikérka optician n. [ɒpˈtɪʃәn] optik pierce v. [pɪәs] propíchnout plumber n. [ˈplʌmә] instalatér service v. [ˈsз:vɪs] provést údržbu auta tailor n. [ˈteɪlә] krejčí tyre n. [taɪә] pneumatika She s not going to ask anyone to pierce her ears. We ve had the car serviced at last! CULTURE CORNER 4 hound sb [ˈhaʊnd ˈsʌmbәdi] honit, štvát The press still hounded her. partnership n. [ˈpɑ:tnәʃɪp] partnerství popular adj. [ˈpɒpjәlә] populární popularity n. [ˌpɒpjәˈlærәti] popularita single n. [ˈsɪŋgәl] singl treadmill n. [ˈtredmɪl] REVIEW 4 celebrate v. [ˈselәbreɪt] celebrity n. [sәˈlebrәti] šlapací/běhací přístroj slavit, oslavovat, vynášet celebrita, známá osobnost musician n. [mju:ˈzɪʃәn] hudebník, muzikant popular adj. [ˈpɒpjәlә] populární popularity n. [ˌpɒpjәˈlærәti] popularita publicity n. [pәˈblɪsәti] publish v. [ˈpʌblɪʃ] uveřejnit, publikovat reklama, propagace It was the start of their long-lasting partnership. Elton s concerts were enormously popular. a four-year run of (pop music) sixteen single hits Elton s concerts were enormously popular. LPB WARM UP surf v. [sз:f] surfovat to surf the Internet LPB WORD POWER glam adj. [ˌglæm] atraktivní David and Victoria Beckham are Britain s number one glam couple. glum adj. [ˈglʌm] mrzutý, nevrlý Why are you so glum? MODULE _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:53

20 18 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE MODULE MODULE 5 ADVERTISING LEAD IN amusing adj. [әˈmju:zɪŋ] zábavný attractive adj. [әˈtræktɪv] atraktivní awful adj. [ˈɔ:fәl] hrozný, strašný bargain n. [ˈbɑ:gәn] výhodná koupě boring adj. [ˈbɔ:rɪŋ] nudný brilliant adj. [ˈbrɪljәnt] úžasný clever adj. [ˈklevә] chytrý colourful adj. [ˈkʌlәfәl] barevný cool (=good) adj. [ku:l] senzační cool adj. [ku:l] chladný (=temperature) delicious adj. [dɪˈlɪʃәs] velmi chutný, lahodný distinctive adj. [dɪˈstɪŋktɪv] zřetelný, výrazný dull adj. [dʌl] hloupý, mdlý durable adj. [ˈdjʊәrәbәl] trvanlivý, odolný fl avo u r n. [ˈfl eɪvә] příchuť high adj. [haɪ] vysoký offensive adj. [әˈfensɪv] urážlivý, výbojný opinion n. [әˈpɪnjәn] názor reliable adj. [rɪˈlaɪәbәl] spolehlivý ridiculous adj. [rɪˈdɪkjәlәs] trapný serious adj. [ˈsɪәriәs] vážný sexist adj. [ˈseksɪst] sexistický shocking adj. [ˈʃɒkɪŋ] šokující silly adj. [ˈsɪli] hloupý stylish adj. [ˈstaɪlɪʃ] stylový, vkusný, módní successful adj. [sәkˈsesfәl] úspěšný tasteless adj. [ˈteɪstlәs] nevkusný tasty adj. [ˈteɪsti] chutný, vkusný terrible adj. [ˈterәbәl] hrozný, strašný top (- quality) adj. [tɒp] nejvyšší kvalita unique adj. [ju:ˈni:k] unikátní, originální unusual adj. [ʌnˈju:ʒuәl, -ʒәl] neobvyklý waterproof adj. [ˈwɔ:tәpru:f] vodotěsný, nepromokavý weird adj. [wɪәd] divný _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:53

21 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE PERSUASION a piece of cake lehké jako facka It is a piece of cake to use. aftershave n. [ˈɑ:ftәˌʃeɪv] voda po holení art form n. [ˈɑ:t fɔ:m] umělecká forma breath n. [breθ] dech, závan She is a breath of fresh air. cake n. [keɪk] koláč capture v. [ˈkæptʃә] zachytit, zadržet You will capture those important moments. compact adj. [kәmˈpækt, ˈkɒmpækt] kompaktní It has a stylish, compact shape. debut n. [ˈdeɪbju:] debut debut performance dreamy adj. [ˈdri:mi] snivý, zasněný dreamy melodies edge n. [edʒ] okraj, hrana We have the edge over all other models. exaggeration n. [ɪgˌzædʒәˈreɪʃәn] přehánění Which parts are exaggerations? exclusive adj. [ɪkˈsklu:sɪv] exkluzivní exclusive resorts fi ve - st a r adj. [ˈfaɪv stɑ:] pětihvězdičkový fi ve-star restaurants fl at screen [ˌfl æt ˈskri:n] plochá obrazovka View the on the fl at screen. honey n. [ˈhʌni] med As smooth as honey. charger n. [ˈtʃɑ:dʒә] nabíječka a car charger for mobile phone irresistible adj. [ˌɪrәˈzɪstәbәl] neodolatelný It will make you even more irresistible! legendary adj. [ˈledʒәndәri] legendární legendary jazz singers out-of-this-world adj. [ˌaʊt әv ðɪs ˈwз:ld] nesmírně dobrý, příjemný refreshing adj. [rɪˈfreʃɪŋ] osvěžující out-of-this-world experience resort n. [rɪˈzɔ:t] letovisko exclusive resorts scent n. [sent] vůně masculine scent sensual adj. [ˈsenʃuәl] smyslný sit back [ˌsɪt ˈbæk] sedět vzpřímeně Just sit back and enjoy yourself! sniff v. [snɪf] čichat, vdechovat nosem snorkelling n. [ˈsnɔ:kәlɪŋ] šnorchlování It is not to be sniffed at! special adj. [ˈspeʃәl] zvláštní, extra Her voice is something special. suite n. [swi:t] apartmá luxurious suites tempt v. [tempt] zlákat, pokoušet Which advert tempted you most? tuition n. [tjuˈɪʃәn] vyučování We give free, professional tuition. MODULE _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:53

22 20 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE MODULE 18 CLASSIFIED ADS body building n. [ˈbɒdi ˈbɪldɪŋ] posilování, formování postavy Guaranteed bodybuilding method. greeting n. [ˈgri:tɪŋ] pozdrav birthday greetings guaranteed adj. [ˌgærәnˈti:d] zaručený, garantovaný Guaranteed bodybuilding method. instructor n. [ɪnˈstrʌktә] instruktor Patient female driving instructor. intensive course n. [ɪnˌtensɪv ˈkɔ:s] intenzivní kurz lonely hearts n. [ˌlәʊnli ˈhɑ:ts] osamělá srdce lost and found n. [ˌlɒst әn ˈfaʊnd] ztráty a nálezy 19 TAKING IT BACK sednout na lep, be taken in [bi ˈteɪkәn ˈɪn] skočit na špek collar n. [ˈkɒlә] límec to be taken in by adverts enough adv. [ɪˈnʌf] dost It is not big enough in the sleeves. fade v. [feɪd] vyblednout to fade in the wash gadget n. [ˈgædʒɪt] přístroj to buy a gadget help out with sth [ˌhelp ˈaʊt wɪð ˈsʌmθɪŋ] pomoct někomu s něčím They will help you out with a problem. read through [ˌri:d ˈθru: ˈsʌmθɪŋ] pročíst si něco to read through sth the guarantee receipt n. [rɪˈsi:t] refund v. [rɪˈfʌnd] paragon, pokladní doklad refundovat, vrátit peníze ring sb up [ˌrɪŋ sʌmbәdi ˈʌp] někomu zavolat Have you got a receipt? I can t refund your money without a receipt. Have you ever rung up your local consumer protection organisation? shop around [ˌʃɒp әˈraʊnd] rozhlédnout se po obchodech to shop around in different places shrink v. [ʃrɪŋk] srazit se to shrink in the wash sleeve n. [sli:v] rukáv It is not big enough in the sleeves. start off by [ˌstɑ:t ˈɒf baɪ] začít něčím take sth back [ˌteɪk sʌmθɪŋ ˈbæk] odnést něco zpátky to start off by explaining the problem to take it back to the shop throw sth away [ˌθrәʊ sʌmθɪŋ әˈweɪ] něco zahodit to throw away the receipt tight adj. [taɪt] těsný It is too tight around the collar. try sth on [ˌtraɪ sʌmθɪŋ ˈɒn] zkusit si něco to try the clothes on washable (machine -) adj. [ˈwɒʃәbәl] pratelné v pračce It is machine washable _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:53

23 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP against prep. [әˈgenst, әˈgeɪnst] proti I am totally against favour n. [ˈfeɪvә] laskavost, přízeň I am in favour of government control. funny adj. [ˈfʌni] zábavný, vtipný The washing powder ad is funny. manipulate v. [mәˈnɪpjʊleɪt] manipulovat Advertising manipulates people. washing n. [ˈwɒʃɪŋ ˈpaʊdә] prášek na praní LANGUAGE PROBLEM SOLVING 5 backbone n. [ˈbækbәʊn] páteř The washing powder powder ad is funny. The Andes form the backbone of South America. CULTURE CORNER 5 conquer v. [ˈkɒŋkә] dobýt Wales was fi nally conquered. conquest n. [ˈkɒŋkwest] dobytí, dobyté území Despite the conquest, they have maintained their unique culture. dragon n. [ˈdrægәn] drak The fl ag has a red dragon. helmet n. [ˈhelmәt] přilba, helma invader n. [ɪnˈveɪdә] vetřelec leek n. [li:k] pórek resistance to [rɪˈzɪstәns tә, tʊ] odpor, resistence revival n. [rɪˈvaɪvәl] obrození, obnova REVIEW 5 golden eagle n. [ˌgәʊldәn ˈi:gәl] orel skalní imperial eagle n. [ɪmˌpɪәriәl ˈi:gәl] orel královský St David ordered his soldiers to wear them on thier helmets. It is one of determined resistance to invaders. The leek is another national symbol. It is one of determined resistance to invaders. There has been a revival since the 1960th. league n. [li:g] liga Arsenal won the league last year. middle-aged adj. [ˌmɪdl ˈeɪdʒd] středního věku red deer n. [ˌred ˈdɪә] jelen lesní roe deer n. [ˈrәʊ dɪә] srnec squirrel n. [ˈskwɪrәl] veverka LPB WORD POWER permanent adj. [ˈpз:mәnәnt] stálý permanent colour LPB FOCUS ON WRITING metallic adj. [mәˈtælɪk] metalický metallic blue MODULE _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:53

24 22 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE MODULE MODULE 6 PEOPLE LEAD IN bald adj. [bɔ:ld] plešatý blond adj. [blɒnd] blonìatý complexion n. [kәmˈplekʃәn] pleť, pokožka dark (hair) adj. [dɑ:k] tmavé (vlasy) eyebrow n. [ˈaɪbraʊ] obočí fair (hair) adj. [feә] světlé (vlasy) forehead n. [ˈfɒrәd, ˈfɔ:hed] čelo freckle n. [ˈfrekәl] piha fringe n. [frɪndʒ] ofi na grey (hair) adj. [greɪ] šedé (vlasy) chin n. [tʃɪn] brada moustache n. [mәˈstɑ:ʃ] knír overweight adj. [ˌәʊvәˈweɪt] tlustý, obézní plaits n. [plæts] copy vlasů pony-tail n. [ˈpәʊni teɪl] ohon red (hair) adj. [red] zrzavé (vlasy) shoulder-length adj. [ˈʃәʊldә leŋθ] dlouhý po ramena slim adj. [slɪm] štíhlý well-built adj. [ˌwel ˈbɪlt] 21 GENERATIONS aware adj. [әˈweә] urostlý, dobře stavěný vědomý si, informovaný battered adj. [ˈbætәd] zbitý, otlučený She looked like a battered panda. boot n. [bu:t] bota, kozačka Just me boots, she muttered. bother n. [ˈbɒðә] vzrušovat se, obtěžovat se It wasn t worth the bother. bright adj. [braɪt] jasný She went bright red. bulging adj. [ˈbʌldʒɪŋ] přeplněný, vyboulený carrier bag n. [ˈkæriә bæg] igelitová taška She was clutching a bulging bag. clutch v. [klʌtʃ] svírat She was clutching a bulging bag. common adj. [ˈkɒmәn] společný We would have a lot in common. fogey (old -) n. [ˈfәʊgi] dědek gear (=clothes) n. [gɪә] vybavení The old fogey at the door didn t want to let us in. David was really knocked out by the gear _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:53

25 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE 23 half-hidden adj. [ˌhɑ:f ˈhɪdn] napůl ukrytý helpful adj. [ˈhelpfәl] nápomocný, užitečný honest adj. [ˈɒnәst] čestný impatient adj. [ɪmˈpeɪʃәnt] netrpělivý insensitive adj. [ɪnˈsensәtɪv] necitlivý intend to do sth [ɪnˌtend tә ˈdu: ˈsʌmθɪŋ] knock out [nɒk aʊt] vyřídit zamýšlet něco, mít něco v plánu The bag was half hidden behind her back. She was intending to change somewhere else. David was really knocked out by the gear. mutter v. [ˈmʌtә] mumlat Just me boots, she muttered. panda n. [ˈpændә] panda She looked like a battered panda. patient with [ˈpeɪʃәnt wɪð, wɪθ] trpělivý s rag n. [ræg] hadr There were some awful black rags. satisfi ed with [ˈsætәsfaɪd wɪð, wɪθ] spokojený s sensitive adj. [ˈsensәtɪv] citlivý smug adj. [smʌg] škodolibý She went off with a smug smile. spot v. [spɒt] všimnout si Mum spotted my bag. stuff n. [stʌf] hmota, materiál sympathetic adj. [ˌsɪmpәˈθetɪk] solidární, soucitný tolerant adj. [ˈtɒlәrәnt] tolerantní It took me ages to get the stuff out of my hair. tramp n. [træmp] tramp, tulák You look like a tramp. trendy adj. [ˈtrendi] módní Mine looks trendy. 22 PEOPLE WATCHING snorkel v. [ˈsnɔ:kәl] šnorchlovat She might be snorkelling. sun cream n. [ˈsʌn kri:m] opalovací krém He can t have put any sun cream on. sun tan n. [ˈsʌn tæn] opálení He s got a very nice sun tan. sunburnt adj. [ˈsʌnbз:nt] spálený od slunce He s horribly sunburnt! sure adj. [ʃɔ:] jistý That s for sure. 23 PERSONALITY bad-tempered adj. [ˌbæd ˈtempәd] špatně naladěný best n. [best] dělá něco jak nejlíp umí confi dent adj. [ˈkɒnfәdәnt] sebejistý creative adj. [kriˈeɪtɪv] kreativní, tvořivý She always does her best. MODULE _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:53

26 24 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE critical adj. [ˈkrɪtɪkәl] kritický MODULE depressed adj. [dɪˈprest] disorganised adj. [dɪsˈɔ:gәnaɪzd] deprimovaný, v depresi neorganizovaný, zmatený dynamic adj. [daɪˈnæmɪk] dynamický generous adj. [ˈdʒenәrәs] štědrý get at sb get on well with sb get on with sth get sb down [ˈget әt ˈsʌmbәdi] [get ˈɒn wɪð ˈsʌmbәdi] [get ˈɒn wɪð ˈsʌmθɪŋ] [ˌget sʌmbәdi ˈdaʊn] narážet na, navážet se do vycházet s někým dobře pokračovat s get together [ˌget tәˈgeðә] sejít se někoho rozmrzet Charlie is always getting at me. We get on well with each other. She gets on with her work in the class. Geoff never lets things get him down. She loves to get together with her friends. give up [ˌgɪv ˈʌp] vzdát se Alice doesn t give up easily. give up trying [ˌgɪv ʌp ˈtraɪ-ɪŋ] přestat zkoušet good-looking adj. [ˌgʊd ˈlʊkɪŋ] pohledná hard-working adj. [ˌhɑ:d ˈwз:kɪŋ] pilný helpful adj. [ˈhelpfәl] nápomocný, užitečný honest adj. [ˈɒnәst] čestný cheerful adj. [ˈtʃɪәfәl] veselý insensitive adj. [ɪnˈsensәtɪv] necitlivý materialistic adj. [mәˌtɪәriәˈlɪstɪk] materialistický, hmotně založený model n. [ˈmɒdl] modelka She is as good-looking as a model. moody adj. [ˈmu:di] náladový outgoing adj. [ˌaʊtˈgәʊɪŋ] společenský, extrovert patient with [ˈpeɪʃәnt wɪð, wɪθ] trpělivý s persistent adj. [pәˈsɪstәnt] vytrvalý, neodbytný selfi sh adj. [ˈselfɪʃ] sobecký shy adj. [ʃaɪ] plachý, stydlivý sociable adj. [ˈsәʊʃәbәl] společenský straight adj. [streɪt] rovný Her hair is straight. stubborn adj. [ˈstʌbәn] tvrdohlavý sympathetic adj. [ˌsɪmpәˈθetɪk] solidární, soucitný _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:53

27 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE 25 take sth up [ˌteɪk sʌmθɪŋ ˈʌp] začít s koníčkem/ sportem tolerant adj. [ˈtɒlәrәnt] tolerantní 24 COMMUNICATION WORKSHOPS babysit for [ˈbeɪbisɪt fә, fɔ:] hlídat děti pro někoho She would like to take up photography. She often babysits for people in her street. collie n. [ˈkɒli] kolie She used to have a collie. genius n. [ˈdʒi:niәs] génius What makes a genius? granny n. [ˈgræni] babička chemist s n. [ˈkemәsts] drogerie She works in a chemist s. infl uence n. [ˈɪnfl uәns] vliv Infl uences in early life are crucial. junk food n. [ˈdʒʌŋk fu:d] rychlé občerstvení She doesn t like junk food, such as hamburgers. LANGUAGE PROBLEM SOLVING 6 carefree adj. [ˈkeәfri:] bezstarostný I was a carefree child. communicate with [kәˈmju:nɪkeɪt wɪð, wɪθ] komunikovat s She could communicate with our guests in French. granny n. [ˈgræni] babička I had to stay with my granny. greenhouse effect n. [ˈgri:nhaʊs ɪˌfekt] skleníkový efekt pneumonia n. [nju:ˈmәʊniә] zápal plic to worry about the greenhouse effect to cure ilnesses such as pneumonia CULTURE CORNER 6 cast v. [kɑ:st] vrhnout, hodit The curse is cast. civil rights adj. [ˌsɪvәl ˈraɪts] občanská práva Black people had no civil rights. complex adj. [ˈkɒmpleks] složitý His lyrics became more complex. congressman n. [ˈkɒŋgrәsmәn] člen kongresu doorway n. [ˈdɔ:weɪ] dveře Don t stand in the doorway. drench v. [drentʃ] promočit You ll be drenched to the bone. gather round [ˌgæðә ˈraʊnd] přistoupit blíž, sejít se heed the call [ˌhi:d ðә ˈkɔ:l] vyslechnout volání loser n. [ˈlu:zә] ztroskotanec, prohrávající Come gather round people The loser has to buy everyone a drink. movement n. [ˈmu:vmәnt] hnutí civil rights movement prophesy v. [ˈprɒfәsaɪ] prorokovat rage v. [reɪdʒ] zuřit The battle is raging. rattle v. [ˈrætl] chrastit, rachotit MODULE _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:53

28 26 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE MODULE roam v. [rәʊm] potulovat se, potloukat se senator n. [ˈsenәtә] senátor stall v. [stɔ:l] zastavit se tour n. [tʊә] turné He has been on tour since worth adj. [wз:θ] mající cenu Time is worth saving. REVIEW 6 crash into sth [ˌkræʃ ˈɪntә ˈsʌmθɪŋ] vrazit do něčeho He has crashed into a bus. dinosaur n. [ˈdaɪnәsɔ:] dinosaurus She knows a lot about dinosaurs. prediction n. [prɪˈdɪkʃәn] předpoklad That is my prediction. umbrella n. [ʌmˈbrelә] deštník Everyone has their umbrellas up. LPB WARM UP elderly adj. [ˈeldәli] starší lidé face n. [feɪs] obličej wrinkles n. [ˈrɪŋkәlz] vrásky LPB WORD POWER suspicious adj. [sәˈspɪʃәs] podezřívavý My mum gets suspicious. LPB COMMUNICATION put up with sth [pʊt ˈʌp wɪð ˈ sʌmθɪŋ] snášet, nechat si líbit I can put up with a lot. LPB FOCUS ON WRITING go out together [gәʊ ˈaʊt tәˌgeðә] chodit spolu She will go out with a boy. ordinary adj. [ˈɔ:dәnәri] obyčejný ordinary days MODULE 7 LEARNING LEAD IN analytical adj. [ˌænәˈlɪtɪkәl] analytický embarrassing adj. [ɪmˈbærәsɪŋ] uvádějící v rozpaky, trapný enormous adj. [ɪˈnɔ:mәs] ohromný harp n. [hɑ:p] harfa imitation of [ˌɪmәˈteɪʃәn әv, ɒv] imitace/ napodobenina jealous of [ˈdʒelәs әv, ɒv] žárlivý na kayak n. [ˈkaɪæk] kajak mandolin n. [ˌmændәˈlɪn] mandolína oral adj. [ˈɔ:rәl] orální, ústní _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:53

29 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE 27 sandcastle n. [ˈsændˌkɑ:sәl] hrad z písku self-testing adj. [ˌself ˈtestɪŋ] sebetestující show business n. [ˈʃәʊ ˈbɪznәs] statue n. [ˈstætʃu:] socha zábavní průmysl, šoubyznys stunt n. [stʌnt] kaskadér sword fi ghting n. [ˈsɔ:d ˈfaɪtɪŋ] boj mečem visual adj. [ˈvɪʒuәl] vizuální zero gravity n. [ˌzɪәrәʊ ˈgrævәti] nulová gravitace 25 GET LEARNING access to [ˈækses tә, tʊ] přístup na/k effort n. [ˈefәt] snaha embarrassing adj. [ɪmˈbærәsɪŋ] get sb to do sth [ˌget sʌmbәdi tә ˈdu: ˈsʌmθɪŋ] uvádějící v rozpaky, trapný přinutit někoho k něčemu gravity n. [ˈgrævәti] gravitace link n. [lɪŋk] spojení martial art n. [ˌmɑ:ʃәl ˈɑ:t] bojové umění method-acting n. [ˌmeθәd ˈæktɪŋ] m-learning motivate sb [ˈem ˈlз:nɪŋ] [ˈmәʊtɪveɪt ˈsʌmbәdi] metoda civilního herectví učení s pomocí mobilních telefonů motivovat někoho She had a long career in show business. The students get access to learning materials. The actors made the effort to learn to move in zero gravity. My sandcastle-bulding skills were embarrassing. It can get you dancing to hip hop. The actors made the effort to learn to move in zero gravity. Phones nowadays have links to the Internet. Keanu Reeves studied martial arts for the Matrix. a revolutionary m-learning project The students will be very motivated. part n. [pɑ:t] divadelní role The actors live the part. sandcastle n. [ˈsændˌkɑ:sәl] hrad z písku sword fi ghting n. [ˈsɔ:d ˈfaɪtɪŋ] boj mečem take up [teɪk ˈʌp ә ˈsʌbdʒɪkt] začít činnost My sandcastle-bulding skills were embarrassing. Antonio Banderas learned sword fi ghting for The Mask of Zorro. Hollywood actors are a subject taking up methodacting. 26 TEACHERS astronomy n. [әˈstrɒnәmi] astronomie I was interested in astronomy. dedicated adj. [ˈdedɪkeɪtәd] horlivý, nadšený You are a dedicated teacher. difficult adj. [ˈdɪfɪkәlt] obtížný, neukázněný, svéhlavý In the beginning, he was a little difficult. MODULE _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:53

30 28 NEW OPPORTUNITIES INTERMEDIATE inspiration n. [ˌɪnspәˈreɪʃәn] inspirace, vzor He was my inspiration MODULE interested in [ˈɪntrәstәd ɪn] zajímat se o I was interested in astronomy. uncooperative adj. [ˌʌnkәʊˈɒpәrәtɪv] nespolupracující worthwhile adj. [ˌwз:θˈwaɪl] hodnotný, užitečný 27 SCHOOLS assessment n. [әˈsesmәnt] hodnocení boarding school n. [ˈbɔ:dɪŋ sku:l] internátní škola catch up with sth [ˌkætʃ ˈʌp wɪð ˈsʌmθɪŋ] elementary n. [ˌelәˈmentәri ˈsku:l] dohnat něco They d help you catch up with your work at weekends. My youngest child has school just started at elementary school. facility n. [fәˈsɪlәti] vybavení facilities at school fall behind with [ˌfɔ:l bɪˈhaɪnd wɪð, wɪθ] být pozadu s I fell behind with my work. get on with [get ˈɒn wɪð, wɪθ] pokračovat s You got on with your work. go into work [ˌgәʊ ɪntә ˈwз:k] jít do práce go on to be [gәʊ ˈɒn tә bi] následně se stát go on to do sth [gәʊ ˈɒn tә ˈdu: ˈsʌmθɪŋ] pokračovat do, přejít na go over sth [gәʊ ˈәʊvә ˈsʌmθɪŋ] projít si něco go through sth [әʊ ˈθru: ˈsʌmθɪŋ] projít něco choir n. [kwaɪә] sbor private school n. [ˈpraɪvәt sku:l] soukromá škola I went on to do computer studies. They would go over it with you. put sth off [ˌpʊt sʌmθɪŋ ˈɒf] odkládat něco I put off studying for weeks. set sth up [ˌset sʌmθɪŋ ˈʌp] něco nastavit, sestavit state school n. [ˈsteɪt sku:l] státní škola strict adj. [strɪkt] přísný The teachers were quite strict. 28 COMMUNICATION WORKSHOPS according to [әˈkɔ:dɪŋ tә, tʊ] podle against prep. [әˈgenst, әˈgeɪnst] proti argument against/ for [ˈɑ:gjәmәnt әˌgenst/fә] compulsory adj. [kәmˈpʌlsәri] povinný argument proti/pro conclusion n. [kәnˈklu:ʒәn] závěr, ukončení furthermore adv. [ˌfз:ðәˈmɔ:] dále, navíc The exams are marked according to a strict scheme. There should be no compulsory school subjects _BV_new-opportunities_intermediate_v5.indd :28:53