nk2100 Zkouška z anglického jazyka

Typy cvičení v testu:

-          úkol na poslech, kde doplňujete chybějící výraz;

-          úkol na doplnění slov z banky do textu (viz. ukázka č. 1);

-          úkol na porozumění textu, kde doplňujete zpátky do textu části vět (viz. ukázka č. 2);

-          slovní zásoba - překlad frází (viz. ukázka č. 3), spojování slov z nabídky do ustálených
slovních spojení

-          tvorba otázek (viz. ukázka č. 4)

-          gramatika mix - multiple choice (a,b,c,d), testované jevy: základní časy; trpný rod,
způsobová slovesa (can, could, should, must, have to + jejich zápory), spojky (although, because,
because of, despite, however, unless, while), 1. a 2. kondicionál (viz. ukázka č. 5)


Ukázky testových úkolů


1.      Doplnění slov z banky

Read the following text and fill in the gaps with suitable words from the list. You do not have to
change the form of the words. There are 2 words you do not need to use.

storing      production     performance     shown     perform   linked    results     impaired
improve       decrease

Athletes need quality sleep to 1________________ their best.

In fact, numerous studies have 2___________ that even a small amount of sleep deprivation can
dramatically 3_______________ athletic performance. The reasons for this are not entirely clear,
however research points to the role of glucose metabolism and cortisol (a stress hormone)
4___________ as a major factor.  5____________ of studies on sleep deprivation found that sleep
deprived athletes don't metabolize glucose very efficiently, and have higher levels of cortisol,
which has been 6___________ to memory impairment, age-related insulin resistance, and
7_____________ recovery. Another potential problem of poor sleep is lowered levels of the hormone
leptin, which play a role in regulating hunger as well as 8______________ body fat.


2.      Doplnění částí vět do textu

Seven parts of sentences have been removed from the text below. Choose from the removed parts (A-G)
the one which fits each gap. Write the appropriate letter next to a number, e.g. 4A.

A: they walk them

B: according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement

C: that there probably is an association between pet ownership and decreased cardiovascular risk

D: is needed to more definitively answer this question

E: causes reduction in cardiovascular risk

F: to get the recommended level of physical activity.

G: do not necessarily prove that owning a pet directly causes a reduction in heart disease risk

Pets May Help Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease

Having a pet might lower your risk of heart disease, (1) ____________. Research shows that:
  * Pet ownership is probably associated with a reduction in heart disease risk factors and
increased survival among patients. But the studies aren't definitive and (2) _________. "It may be
simply that healthier people are the ones that have pets, not that having a pet actually leads to
or (3) ____________," Levine said.
  * Dog ownership in particular may help reduce cardiovascular risk. People with dogs may engage in
more physical activity because (4) ___________. In a study of more than 5,200 adults, dog owners
engaged in more walking and physical activity than non-dog owners, and were 54 percent more likely
(5) __________ .
  * Owning pets may be associated with lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and a lower
incidence of obesity.
  * Pets can have a positive effect on the body's reactions to stress.

"In essence, data suggest (6) ____________," Levine said. "What's less clear is whether the act of
adopting or acquiring a pet could lead to a reduction in cardiovascular risk in those with
pre-existing disease. Further research (7)  ___________." Even with a likely link, people shouldn't
adopt, rescue or buy a pet solely to reduce cardiovascular risk, Levine said.

3.      Překlad

Translate the following phrases into English.

Namožené svaly, Aerobní cvičení apod.

4.      Tvorba otázek

Ask about the underlined part of the sentence.

            Last year I studied coaching in Spain.

            She has written 30 pages of her thesis.

            He attended the class on Wednesday.

5.      Gramatika

Circle the correct answer.

1.      Could you repeat what you said? I am really ………………. .

a)      confuse  b) confusing    c) confused   d) confusion

2.      We have time enough. We …………………….. hurry.

a)      mustn´t   b) had to    c) can   d) don’t  have to

3.      They have transported the patient to hospital. The patient ……………… to hospital.

a)      has transported    b) have been transported   c) has been transported   d) have transported

4.      ……….. we hurried, we didn´t catch the bus.

a)      Because   b) Unless   c) Despite    d) Although