Pro studenty

V popisech kurzů používané zkratky SERR/CEFR označují Společný evropský referenční rámec (anglicky CEFR = Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), jenž popisuje, co by měl student zvládat na jazykových úrovních A1–C2. Jde o dokument Rady Evropy.

• Tabulka pro vyhodnocení úrovně SERR (česky, pdf)

• CEFR assessment grid (English, pdf)

Rychlý rozřazovací test OJZ

Test založený na gramatice a slovní zásobě. Stáhnete si jej, vypracujete, opravíte podle klíče a dle tabulky zjistíte svou přibližnou úroveň. Vyplnění zabere max. 40 minut.

• Test (pdf)
• Klíč (pdf)

Vyhodnocení testu

Toto vyhodnocení je pouze orientační. Podrobnější a přesnější placement test testující jazykové dovednosti je k dispozici na našich webových stránkách (TOEIC placement test).

 TOEIC Online Placement Test – Listening

Jde o zkrácený test TOEIC – Listening.

• 25 poslechových otázek
• 15 minut
• Pro začátečníky až pokročilé (A1 až C1 dle SERR)
• Testuje dovednost Listening
• Okamžité vyhodnocení
• Registrace nebo použití existujícího účtu ETS

Podrobné informace o zkouškách TOEIC a TOEFL: web ETS

Další informace o mezinárodních zkouškách TOEIC/TOEFL na webu OJZ.

LanguageCert Placement Test

Rychlý online rozřazovací test – 25 otázek typu multiple choice. Test je k dispozici na webové stránce LanguageCert zde.

“Look for something to be thankful for where you least expect it.” 

– Unknown

Jazykové tipy:

Even if you don't know every word, try to understand the meaning of the sentence. This is good practice for tests.

Odpovědi k úkolům a překlad citátu najdete níže.

1. What synonyms (not necessarily suitable for this sentence) can replace the verb look for?
2. The word something is most often used in affirmative (i.e. positive) sentences. When can they appear in a negative one?
3. Try to understand the part to be thankful for as a subordinate clause*. What or who is its subject?
   * věta vedlejší
4. The meaning of some challenging words can be guessed by breaking them into smaller, meaningful parts. Try applying this to the word thankful in the sentence to figure out its meaning.
5. What are the two different functions of the preposition for in this sentence, where it appears in two different places?
6. What is the base form of the word least, and what is its comparative form*?
   * comparative form = 2. stupeň (přídavného jména)
7. What does the pronoun "it" refer to?
8. If we break the sentence into logical parts in which the words are connected, its meaning becomes clearer. Try to apply it and express the idea using different words.

Pozn.: Pozitivní, motivační citáty v angličtině na každý den nabízí řada aplikací i skupin na sociálních sítích, například Action for Happiness nebo Brainy Quote.
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Odpovědi k úkolům výše:

1. 1. Look for is a phrasal verb meaning "search for" (the for is a preposition, not a particle). Common synonyms include: seek, search, await.
   2. Something and similar words (someone, somewhere, some etc.) are indefinite pronouns that are usually found in affirmative sentences or before negation, e.g. Something didn’t work. Some work will not be done.
   3. To be thankful for is a reduced form of a subordinate clause (what you can be thankful for). This reduction is possible when both clauses share the same subject – here: you.
      Other examples: We got up early to be able to park easily. (we got up, we were able…) / Tim was the only one in the room to know how to use the device (Tom was, Tom knew).
   4. Thankful is an adjective whose meaning can be guessed from its parts: thanks + -ful, meaning "full of thanks" or "grateful". It often takes for to introduce the cause.
   5. The first for belongs to the phrasal verb look for. The second for connects to the adjective thankful, which is commonly followed by for to show the reason or cause (e.g. thankful for your help; translated as "za" in Czech). So, both uses of for are grammatically correct but serve different roles in the sentence.
   6. Least is the superlative of the adverb little (used here for abstract, uncountable concepts). The comparative form is less. As a superlative adverb, least does not require the.
   7. The pronoun it refers to the place or situation where something to be thankful for may be found.
   8. It helps understanding to know this is a piece of advice. Breaking the sentence into meaningful parts based on the verbs makes the meaning clearer: Look for something – to be thankful for – where you least expect it. 
      Paraphrased: It’s a good idea to search for good things in unexpected places or situations.

   Possible translation:
   Za co být vděčný hledej tam, kde bys to nejméně čekal.

References

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