Exercises

Preložte. Všímajte si použitie podmieňovacieho would.

18 They'd like us to come.
7 We'd like to join you.
11 You wouldn't have to ask.
8 I'd rather do it myself.
4 Would it be possible?
16 Would you mind waiting here?
19 I wouldn't say no to that!
9 We'd have to walk.
20 Would you like one? Go ahead!
12 They'd love to come.
10 I wouldn't be able to come.
2 I'd like a beer.
6 It wouldn't be much better.
13 If I were you, I'd do it.
3 He would come too, but ...
15 It would be better if you left.
5 That'd be great!
1 What would you like to drink?
14 Would you do it if you could?
17 I'd like you to stay.

Vyberte vhodné slovo.

3 I'd more/rather/hate have beer.
4 It's delicious. Can I have another/other/some one?
7 I'll must/have to/need leave early.
11 Which photos do you like? – That one/ones/each and these one/ones/each.
5 Do Bob and John know each every/other/another? - Yes, they're friends.
8 My English isn't good enough for/too/to understand.
6 Would you liked/hate/mind if I opened the window?
10 We can do it oneself/myself/ourselves.
1 Could/Would/Should I have one too? – Help yourself!
2 I shall/would/could like to speak to her.
9 What would he do if he knows/knew/know that?

Spojte zodpovedajúce výroky.

  • 1 What will you have?
  • 2 I'd like a roast chicken.
  • 3 Could I have a half portion?
  • 4 The bill, please.
  • 5 Did you enjoy your meal?
  • 6 Are you ready to order?
  • 7 How about some vegetables?
  • 8 Help yourself.
  • g Mohol by som dostať polovičnú porciu?
  • a Čo tak nejakú zeleninu?
  • c Čo si dáte?
  • f Chutilo vám?
  • b Máte vybrané?(z jedálneho lístka)
  • e Ponúknite sa., Berte si.
  • d Dal by som si pečené kura.
  • h Zaplatím.

V angličtine sa pre príbor bežne používa termín knife and fork naɪf ənd foːk (teda nôž a vidlička). Napr.: How to use a knife and fork - Ako používať príbor. Môžete sa stretnúť aj so slovom cutlery ˈkʌtlərɪ, ten ale zvyčajne súhrnne označuje príbory.

Doplňte správnu predložku.

11 Can I have a piece pie?
7 What would you like it? – I'll have rice.
5 Let's go a drink!
9 Jane is a great mum. She's always busy looking the children.
6 You needn't worry that.
1 I'm hungry. What's dinner?
8 Would you like a drink? – I won't say no a beer.
2 I'm allergic nuts.
3 Can you book a table four people?
10 We're going to eat tonight. I invited her dinner.
4 I eat no sweets. I'm a diet.

A piece of cake je síce doslova kúsok torty, ale fráza: It's a piece of cake. znamená: Je to hračka., Je to malina. (Je to veľmi ľahké.)

Spojte otázky a reakcie.

  • 1 Are you hungry?
  • 2 Did you enjoy your meal?
  • 3 Did you hurt yourself?
  • 4 What would like to drink?
  • 5 Which one would you like?
  • 6 Would you like some more?
  • 7 Let me buy you a drink!
  • 8 Do you eat meat?
  • f Can I have that one?
  • g It was delicious.
  • c No, I'm buying!
  • b No, I'm a vegetarian.
  • d I could eat something.
  • h Yes, I cut myself.
  • a Could I have a beer?
  • e I'd love to, but I'm full.

Preložte. Sústreďte sa na použitie zvratných zámen.

9 Take a look at yourself!
4 He went there by himself.
14 Help yourselves.
1 Did you hurt yourself?
11 The door closes by itself.
3 Jane herself didn't know.
7 They'll prepare it themselves.
5 Are you enjoying yourselves?
2 I don't like travelling by myself.
6 We really enjoyed ourselves.
13 He learned English by himself.
8 She washed herself.
10 I can take care of myself.
12 Suit yourself!

Preveďte kladné vety na záporné. Použite skrátené tvary.

2 They'd wait for us.
5 He'd be glad if he heard that.
9 Let's ask him!
3 I'd like to talk about it.
6 We'll come.
1 I myself would invite her ...
12 I like both tea and coffee.
10 He could come to the party.
4 We'd rather wait.
11 We should help each other.
7 If I were you, I'd tell him.
8 They should know.

Pub je hlavne britská krčma. V USA narazíte skôr na bar bɑː alebo saloon səˈluːn, kde sa pivo čapuje do menších pohárov (ca 2-3 dl). Na stôl môžete bežne dostať pivo v sklenenom džbáne - pitcher ˈpɪtʃə (cca 1,5-2l), z ktorého si sám nalievate.

Vyberte správne slovo podľa výkladu.

9 If you want to pay in a pub, you say: I'm out!/I'm paying!/The bill, please!
5 If you are allergic to nuts, you should/can/mustn't eat them.
3 People often call unhealthy food: junk food/low food/slow food
2 People usually eat rice or potatoes as a: dessert/snack/side dish
10 Money that you give to the waiter is a: bill/course/tip
4 A vegetarian usually doesn't eat: eggs/meat/sweets
6 When you are going out to eat, you should break/book/buy a table.
8 When you drink with other people, you say: Welcome!/Cheers!/Enjoy!
7 In Britain they call a glass of beer a: pint/dish/foot
1 To order at a restaurant you usually call the: learner/waiter/cook

Termín junk food možno voľne slovensky preložiť ako “nezdravá strava”, ale ide hlavne o kalorické jedlá s vysokým obsahom tuku a cukrov a nízkou nutričnou hodnotou, typicky priemyselne spracované, ako sú čipsy, sladkosti, vyprážané pokrmy z fastfoodových reštaurácií ap. Junk totiž znamená haraburdie či prenesene odpad.

Doplňte zvratné zámená.

2 My parents were surprised.
10 See it for .
8 The car is very nice.
1 I'll do it .
4 The problem will not solve .
6 We didn't like it.
7 She fell and hurt .
9 If you want it, get it .
3 Don't tell anybody. Keep it to .
5 My father made the table .

Tvorte zo slov nereálne prítomné podmienky - Second conditional.

12 She not mind it, if you come
7 I give it to you, if I can
11 I call him, if he not come
1 I, buy a car, if I have money
2 he, kill me, if he know
10 If she be late, we must wait
5 If he not be lazy, he make money
9 If I not be married, I travel
6 If she ask me, I help her.
8 If he eat less, he not be fat
4 what you do, if you be me?
3 If she study hard, she can do it.

Všimnite si, že would rather sa používa, ak niekto vyjadruje svoju osobnú preferenciu. Naopak had better je skôr vyjadrenie všeobecného odporúčania, čo by mal niekto radšej urobiť vzhľadom na okolnosti. Je teda významovo blízke použitiu anglického should.

Doplňte had better, would rather, would like či would hate.

8 Will you have some wine? No, I have a beer.
6 It's going to rain. We stay at home.
1 I'm thirsty. I a drink.
9 Don't argue with him. You calm down.
5 It's very late. We go now.
2 Shall we take a taxi? – I walk.
7 You ask somebody if you aren't sure.
3 I can't call him now. I to wake him up.
4 Are you coming with us or you stay here?

Calm down - (upokojiť) patrí medzi oddeliteľné frázové sloveso - separable phrasal verb. Vyznačujú sa tým, že sa priamy predmet (často zámeno) vo vete vkladá medzi sloveso a predložkovú časticu tvoriace frázové sloveso. Napr.: Try to CALM him DOWN. - Pokús sa ho upokojiť. ap. Viac o frázových slovesách pozri lekcia 12.

Povedzte po anglicky. Využite pomôcky.

1 Čo by sa stalo? happen
5 Veľmi rád by som, ale nemôžem. love to
12 Na koho sa mám obrátiť? turn to
3 Urobil by si to sám? yourself
2 Mohol by si mu zavolať? call
11 Nemal by jesť orechy. nuts
6 Koľko by to stálo? cost
4 Pomohli by ste nám? help
8 Bol by som rád, keby to urobil. glad
7 To by mi neprekážalo. mind that
9 Musel by si počkať. have to
10 Mal by si umyť riad. wash up

Hoci food, meal aj dish možno po slovensky preložiť ako jedlo, nie je to to isté! Food sú potraviny všeobecne (čokoľvek čo sa dá jesť). Meal je udalosť (prijímanie potravy) aj prijímané pokrmy. Dish je potom jeden konkrétny podávaný pokrm. Napr. Supper is an evening meal., ale My favourite dish is pizza. - “Moje obľúbené jedlo je pizza.”

Lunch lʌntʃ - obed, býva skôr ľahšie jedlo (v práci ap.). Hlavné jedlo dňa v anglicky hovoriacich krajinách je dinner ˈdɪnə - najčastejšie popoludní (po práci ap.). Pre nás to teda môže byť skorá večera. Neskorej či druhej večeri sa potom hovorí supper ˈsʌpə.