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ISBN 978-963-328-443-8
NAT
2020
Angol szóbeli gyakorlatok

Róth Nóra – Senkár Szilvia – Tóth Zita
A kiadvány legfontosabb jellemzôi:
• hatékonyan segíti a középszintû szóbeli érettségire való felkészülést
• a legújabb érettségi vizsgakövetelményeknek is megfelel
• az összes középszintû érettségi témakört feldolgozza Érettségizôknek
• mindhárom szóbeli vizsgarészhez – társalgás, szerepjáték, önálló témakifejtés –
bôséges gyakorlóanyagot kínál
• a társalgási feladatok gyakorlását kérdéskörök és válaszpanelek segítik
és nyelvvizsgázóknak
• az önálló témakifejtést vizuális segédanyagok is támogatják
• valamennyi szituációhoz és témakifejtéshez mintamegoldást tartalmaz
• tematikus, kétnyelvû szószedet könnyíti a szókincs ismétlését és rendszerezését
• a nyelvvizsgák szóbeli részére való felkészüléshez is segítséget nyújt B1 szinten
Érettségire készülőknek ajánljuk még:

Halápi – Jilly – Király – Lukács – Nagy – Szabó:
Feladatgyűjtemény az angol írásbeli érettségihez Középszint
Fehér Judit: YES: Your Exam Success Középszint
Magyarics Péter: Angol feladatsorok Emelt szint
Átdolgozott, bõvített kiadás

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Róth Nóra – Senkár Szilvia – Tóth Zita
Angol szóbeli gyakorlatok
É R E T T S É G I Z ő K N E K É S N Y E LV V I Z S G Á Z Ó K N A K
Átdolgozott, bôvített kiadás
Oktatáskutató és Fejlesztő
OKTATÁSI Intézet, Budapest
HIVATAL
A kiadvány 2021. 07. 15-től tankönyvi engedélyt kapott a TKV/2951–15/2021. számú határozattal.
A tankönyv megfelel a módosított NAT 2020 előírásainak: 5/2020. (I. 31.) kormányrendelet (NAT 2020)
és a hozzá illeszkedő tartalmi szabályozók előírásainak:
Élő idegen nyelv. Angol. Az első idegen nyelv tantárgy kerettanterve, 9–12. évfolyam
Élő idegen nyelv. Angol. A második idegen nyelv tantárgy kerettanterve, 9–12. évfolyam
Alkalmas a szakgimnáziumokban és technikumokban való használatra: a szakgimnáziumban

az idegen nyelv esetében a gimnáziumi kerettanterveket kell alkalmazni.
A tankönyv megfelel az érettségi vizsga követelményeinek: a többször módosított 100/1997. (VI. 13.)
Kormányrendelet, a 40/2002 (V. 24.) OM-rendelet, 33/2015. (VI. 24.) EMMI-rendelet
„Az érettségi vizsga részletes követelményeiről szóló 40/2002. (V. 24.) OM-rendelet módosításáról”
követelményeinek (5. 2020./I. 31.).
A tankönyvvé nyilvánítási eljárásban közreműködő szakértők:

dr. Számadóné Bíró Alice Anikó, Kempfner Zsófia
Anyanyelvi lektor:
Patricia Hughes
Fotók:
Flickr: Christopher, CJ Sorg, iMorpheus, Jim Lindquist, Andrew Ratto, Rego - d4u, Korom, deetail38,
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Justin Brown, Patrik Tschudin, Rona Proudfoot, the Italian voice, NazarethCollege
Dreamstime, iStock, Thinkstock, Phovoir, Kurucz Klári, OFI archívuma
Tipográfia:
B & B Grafikai Stúdió Kft.
Fedélterv:
Korda Ágnes
Felelős szerkesztő:
Ungor Barbara
© Róth Nóra, Senkár Szilvia, Tóth Zita, Oktatási Hivatal (Oktatáskutató és Fejlesztő Intézet), 2016
Minden jog fenntartva, beleértve a sokszorosítás, a mű bővített, illetve rövidített változatának kiadási jogát is!
A kiadó írásbeli engedélye nélkül sem a teljes mű, sem annak része semmiféle formában nem reprodukálható.
ISBN 978-963-328-443-8
TARTALOM
ELÔSZÓ 5
1 PERSONAL DETAILS, FAMILY Conversation Situations Presentation 6

Personal details, life stages 1/1 1/1 1/1
Family life, family relationships 1/2 1/3 1/2 1/2
Everyday life in the family, household duties 1/4 1/3 1/3
Personal plans 1/5 1/4 1/4
2 PEOPLE AND SOCIETY Conversation Situations Presentation 18

Appearance and characteristic features, 2/1 2/1 -
similarities and differences between people
Friends and friendship 2/2 2/3 -
Teenagers and their relationships with others 2/3 2/2 2/1
Men’s and women’s roles in society 2/4 - 2/4
Community service 2/5 2/7 2/5
Tolerance 2/6 - 2/6
Conflicts 2/7 2/6 -
Holidays, family events and celebrations 2/8, 2/9 2/4 2/2
Fashion and clothes 2/10 2/5 2/3
3 OUR ENVIRONMENT Conversation Situations Presentation 38

Home, the place where we live and 3/1, 3/2 3/1, 3/2 3/1
the surrounding area
Famous sights of one’s hometown 3/4 3/3 3/2
Living in a village and in a town 3/3 - 3/3
Plants and animals around us 3/5 3/4 3/4
Weather 3/6 3/5 3/5
Environmental protection 3/7 3/6 3/6
4 SCHOOL Conversation Situations Presentation 56

School (local features) 4/1 4/1 4/1
Subjects, timetable, interests, studies 4/2 4/3 4/2
Types of learning 4/3 4/6 4/3
The role and importance of learning languages 4/4 4/4 -
Extracurricular activities, school traditions 4/5 4/2, 4/5 4/4, 4/5
5 THE WORLD OF WORK Conversation Situations Presentation 73

Summer jobs, part-time jobs 5/1, 5/2 5/1, 5/2, 5/3 5/1
Choosing a career or further education 5/3, 5/4, 5/5 5/4 5/2, 5/3
6 LIFESTYLE Conversation Situations Presentation 84

Daily routine, time management 6/1 6/1 6/1
Healthy living 6/2 6/2 6/2, 6/4
Eating habits in the family 6/3 6/4 6/3
Food, dishes, favourite dishes 6/4 6/3 -
Eating in the canteen, in a (fast-food) restaurant 6/5 6/5 6/5
Common illnesses, injuries, accidents 6/6 6/6 6/6
Medical treatment (GPs, specialists, hospital) 6/7 6/7 6/7
Addictions 6/8 - 6/8
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7 ENTERTAINMENT Conversation Situations Presentation 108

Free time activities, hobbies 7/1, 7/7 7/1 7/1, 7/3, 7/5
Theatre, cinema, concerts, exhibitions 7/2 7/2, 7/3, 7/6 7/2
Sports 7/3 7/4, 7/5 7/4
Reading, radio, TV, computers 7/4, 7/5 7/7 7/6
Cultural events 7/6 7/8 7/2
8 TRAVELLING AND HOLIDAYS Conversation Situations Presentation 128

Travelling, public transport 8/1 8/1, 8/2 8/1, 8/2
Holiday in Hungary and abroad 8/2, 8/3 8/3, 8/4 8/3, 8/4
Preparing, planning and organising a holiday 8/4 8/5 8/5
Self organised and package holidays 8/5 8/6 8/6
9 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Conversation Situations Presentation 146

Popular sciences 9/1 9/1 9/1
Technology in everyday life, 9/2, 9/3, 9/4 9/2, 9/3, 9/4 9/2, 9/3
computers, the internet
10 MONEY MATTERS Conversation Situations Presentation 155

Family budget, money in daily life 10/1, 10/2 10/1 -
Banking 10/3 10/2 10/1
Shops and shopping, ads 10/4, 10/6 10/3, 10/4 10/2, 10/3, 10/5
Services 10/5 - 10/4
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Magyar Közlöny, 2015.
Közlöny, 2015. 89.szám
2015. 89.szám
89.szám
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1 PERSONAL DATA, FAMILY CONVERSATION

1/1 WHAT WOULD YOU SAY ABOUT YOURSELF?
Do you like your name? My name is … and I think it is a/an (very nice / modern / traditional /
Do you know what it means? Hungarian / exotic) ... name.
It comes from the (Greek / Latin / German) ... language and it means …
I like my name because (it sounds good / I was named after my grandmother) ...
When and where were you born? I was born in (Budapest) … on (January 21st, 19.../20...) ...
My birthday is (January 21st) …
My birthplace is (Budapest) …
Where do you live? I come from (Eger) …

I live in a town / village near (Székesfehérvár) …
I grew up in (Sopron) … but when I was 10 we moved to (Zalaegerszeg) …
What do you do and what I am a (full time student / school-leaver) …

schools do you / did you attend? I attend / attended (... Grammar School / ... Secondary Technical School)
in (Pécs) …
I am on a/an (English / Mathematics) course …
Can you say something I have my (mother’s / father’s) … personality because I am (determined /
about your personality, hard-working / sociable) …
family and hobbies? I come from a/an (small / large / average) … family, I have (only a few
cousins / lots of aunts, uncles and cousins) …
I am fond of (nature / animals / reading / music) …
What do you consider the I clearly remember when I (went to primary school / had my first football
most important events of training session / met my best friend / lost my grandmother) … but, of course,
your life so far? I don’t remember when I (learned to walk / started to talk / went to nursery)…
Learning to (write / read / count / play the piano / drive / cook) … was
also important in my life because (it became my hobby / I really enjoy
doing it / I made many new friends on the course) …
The day I (left primary school / entered secondary school / started
learning Spanish / started commuting to school) ... changed my life
because I (had more responsibilities / became a young adult
in my parents’ eyes / could make decisions for myself) …
1/2 COULD YOU TELL ME A FEW THINGS ABOUT YOUR CLOSE AND EXTENDED FAMILY?
How would you introduce I come from a/an (big / small / average) … family, we are (five: my mother,
your family to someone? my father, my brother, my sister) ... and myself.
I have (several / six / not too many / very few) ... cousins, (many / a few) ...
aunts and uncles, (only two / fortunately all four) ... grandparents, ...
We don’t keep in touch with (my American relatives as they live far away /
our distant relatives as we never see them) ...
We keep in touch with (almost all of my relatives / most of my relatives) ...
What are your parents like? My parents are (46 years old) ..., and they work (for an international company /
What do they do? in the education sector) ...
My mother / My father has (brown hair / highlights in her hair) ...
They like (gardening / classic movies / card games) ...
Do you have any brothers I have (two) ... brother(s) and (one) ... sister(s).
or sisters? What are they like? My (elder / twin) sister / My (younger) brother looks like (my mother / my
grandfather / me) ...
They are all (students / working already) ... except for my (big sister / little
brother) ... who is (a lawyer / still at primary school) ...
How do you usually spend We only meet our distant relatives (at family events / at weddings / once a
your time with your family? year at Christmas) ...
I sometimes go to (the amusement park / the zoo) ... with my (parents /
brothers and sisters / grandparents) …
I like it especially when we (sit at home and play board games / go for a
walk in the nearby forest / work together in the garden / have a barbecue
in the garden)
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Do you have a favourite My (American uncle / musician cousin) ... is the black sheep of the family.
member of your family? He / She (is very strange / is always funny / wears weird clothes) ...,
but we all like him / her.
I love my (grandmother / grandfather) ... the most because she / he (is
always so cheerful / tells me fantastic stories all the time / taught me things
such as fishing and playing chess) ...
I love them all equally; I think all of them are (wonderful people / generous
and loving) ...
1/3 WHAT SORTS OF FAMILIES EXIST IN HUNGARY AND ABROAD?
What kinds of families have Families can be very different in size and in terms of who belongs to them.
you seen around you? In some cases (the mother / the father) is missing due to (divorce /
separation / death)... or because (the mother had the child out of wedlock /
it was always a single-parent family)...
Some families are larger than the average because (several generations live
together / the parents decided to adopt additionally / parents brought
children from previous relationships creating patchwork families)..., but it is
(great / fun)... to have so many people around us because (we can learn
from each other / they tell us fantastic stories / we always have
company/someone to talk to / there is never a dull minute in our house)...
Sometimes (it’s not easy / I really don’t like)... living in a huge family
because (we have less privacy / some of them are not easy to live with / we
argue a lot / older children have more responsibilities taking care of the
smaller ones)...
I’m an only child and (I actually like being alone / it is sometimes difficult
that I get all my parents’ attention / sometimes it would be nice to have a
sister or a brother)...
Have you ever met someone Most of my friends and classmates have a typical family, they live with their
in your class whose family mother, father and one or two siblings, but I have some friends (whose
was different from yours? parents divorced / who come from a single parent family / who live with their
grandparents / who live in a foster home / who come from a foster family)...
I’ve met several foreign people in chat rooms who (are boomerang kids
which means that they still live at home with their parents / moved abroad
to work and left their families behind / who already have a family at a very
young age / cannot move out and start an independent life because they
are either unemployed or they don’t earn enough money to live on)... which
(is very interesting / is hard to believe / I can’t identify with / is very common
in Hungary as well)...
I’ve heard that (there are communities with poligamist families in the US
where one man has several wives / all around the world there are fewer and
fewer marriages and more and more cohabitations among people)…
What kind of family would you I’d like to have a (small / big / typical)... family in the future with (only
like to have in the future? one child / lots of children / two children)...
I haven’t thought about it that much, but if I don’t have children of my own,
I can still (adopt a child later in life / meet someone who already has children
from a previous relationship)...
I think I want to focus on (my career / building a family / studying)...
first and (have children / go abroad / have a career)... later in life.
What are the possibilities to I think if you go to (concerts / parties / discos / sports events / cultural events)...
meet people and create you can (meet a lot of people / make friends / build relationships / meet the
relationships nowadays? right one / find love)... quite easily.
Nowadays it’s really difficult to meet people because (nobody goes anywhere /
everyone sits at home in front of the computer / people don’t trust each other
like they did before)...
There are completely new ways of meeting people today such as
(internet chat rooms / online dating sites / social networks)... which
help people to find one another, but it can be (dangerous / difficult)...
(to meet them / to get to know them / to find the right one / to trust
them)...


1/4 DO YOU USUALLY DO SOME OF THE HOUSEHOLD CHORES?
What do you have to do I don’t really like (doing the washing up / doing the washing / washing the
at home? floor / ironing / sweeping the floor) …
Although I hate (dusting the furniture / hoovering / cleaning the
windows) ... I have to do it sometimes.
There is always a lot to do, so I help my mother with (watering the flowers /
tidying up / cleaning up the mess / hanging out the washing) ...
Sharing the housework is never easy, but in my family (everybody has to
do something / everybody is responsible for his/her own room) …
Who do you think does the I think we all work a lot.

most in the household? I have to admit that (my mother does most of the work / I could help my
mother more / I sometimes let my brother do most of the tidying up) ...
It’s not easy to tell who (does the most as we share the work) …
What can make these duties Fortunately, we have some labour-saving devices such as the (hoover / food
easier? mixer / microwave-oven / washing machine / dishwasher) …
Using these household gadgets can make (life / cooking / cleaning the
house) … (a lot easier / quicker) …
Even my father has finally learnt how to use the (washing machine /
dishwasher / coffee maker / toaster) …
How often do you usually I’m not a very tidy person, so (my mother often helps me with tidying my
clean your room? room / my mother usually tells me to clear up the mess in my room /
I usually have my clothes and books all over the floor in my room) …
I like to keep my place clean and tidy, that’s why (I always put my things
back on the shelf / I have very well-organised drawers) …
I usually do the tidying up on (Saturday / Friday afternoon / Sunday
morning) … because (I have time then) …
1/5 WHAT ARE YOUR PERSONAL PLANS FOR THE NEXT YEAR, OR FOR THE NEXT FIVE TO TEN YEARS?
How far ahead do you I never make plans because (I don’t know what the future holds / they
usually plan? could be affected by so many things) …
I don’t like to plan too far ahead, but I would definitely like to (have a family /
live in the countryside / have several children) …in the next 10 years.
I sometimes think about my (plans to go to university / life when I am forty or
fifty)…
What do you think your next If I want to become a (lawyer / doctor / vet / teacher) … I’ll have to go to
year will look like? (law school / medical school / university / college) …
Do you plan to go to university I wouldn’t like / don’t want to study (chemistry / literature / mathematics) ...
or to college? because I never (liked it / understood the purpose of it) …
I’d like to study (engineering / biology / accounting) … so that I can
become a/an (engineer / biology teacher / accountant) ...
(I don’t know / I’m not sure) ... (where / what) ... I want to (study / do /
work) … but I will have to decide sooner or later.
What about five years’ time I’ll have to find a/an (workplace / apprenticeship) … where I can (start
when you finish university working / learn the different aspects of a job) …
or college? Where would you I could even try to find work (abroad / in a private school / at an
like to work? international company / in a nearby factory) …
It could be any kind of job as long as it (pays a reasonable salary / offers
a nice environment / gives me job satisfaction) …
Where would you like to live? It would be cool to live (in a big town / in the capital / abroad) …
I will either (stay at home with my family for a while) ... or (rent a flat) …
I might even (apply for a scholarship abroad / ask for a bank loan and buy
a flat) …
What do you plan for the One thing is sure, (I want to have a steady job and a good salary before
future? I have a family / I will try to get a job as soon as possible) …
I will probably get married at the age of (30) … and (have some kids by
the age of thirty-five / settle down somewhere) ...
Having (a family / a well-paid job) … is also part of my future plans.
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1 PERSONAL DATA, FAMILY SITUATIONS

1/1 INTRODUCE YOURSELF
You are a Hungarian student and you are spending two weeks in an international camp. You have met a Swedish
student (played by the examiner). Introduce yourself and ask him / her about the following:
l where he / she comes from

l his / her family
l his / her school
l his / her hobbies / interests.
Start by greeting the Swedish student.
1/2 CHOOSE A HOST FAMILY
You are taking part in a summer student exchange programme. You are going to stay with an English family for a
month. Now you are talking to the programme organiser (played by the examiner) who is showing you three families.
Ask questions about the families and choose one of them.
l location of the family

l occupations of the host parents
l number of children, their names and ages
l pets.
The Jones family The Richard family The Watson family
Start by greeting the programme organiser.
1/3 AGREE ON THE HOUSEHOLD CHORES
You are an exchange student in Scotland and your hosts have left for the weekend leaving their daughter / son
behind. You have to discuss and decide who will do the following things over the weekend: wash up the dishes,
water the garden, feed the dogs and do the shopping.
Start by telling the daughter / son (played by the examiner) that you have to discuss something.
1/4 GIVE ADVICE TO YOUR FRIEND ABOUT HIS / HER FUTURE
You are talking to your English friend (played by the examiner) on the phone. He / she is very disappointed because
he / she didn’t get a place at university. Give him / her advice on what he / she should do until he / she can apply
to university again. Use the following prompts for ideas:
l learning something (to drive / ECDL / a language)

l helping at home (family business)
l working
l going abroad.
Start by greeting your friend on the phone.
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A – Hi! My name is . . . . And yours?

B – Hello. I’m . . . . Nice to meet you.
A – Nice to meet you, too. Where do you come from?
B – I’m from Sweden. And you?
A – I’m from Hungary.
B – Wow, I’ve never met anybody from Hungary, but I know that Budapest is the capital city. Do you live
in Budapest?
A – No, I don’t. I live in Székesfehérvár. It’s a town not far from Budapest. Where do you live in Sweden?
B – I live in Goteborg.
A – I see. Do you go to school there too?
B – No, I actually go to a boarding school in Stockholm.
A – Really? What is it like?
B – The school is very good and I have a lot of friends there.
A – Don’t you miss your family?
B – No, I see them every second weekend and my brother goes to this school as well. What about you?
Do you have a big family?
A – I’m an only child and I live with my parents and my grandmother.
B – That’s nice. Do you go to school in Székesfehérvár?
A – Yes, I do. I go to a special English class in a local grammar school.
B – Is it a good school? Do you like going there?
A – Yes, very much. There is a great atmosphere and I have many friends who I play basketball with in the afternoons.
B – Oh, that’s great!
A – Do you like playing basketball or any other sports?
B – I love playing basketball. That’s one of my hobbies although I don’t have much free time.
A – Do you feel like playing now?
B – Yeah! Let’s go.
A – Good morning.
B – Good morning. Please take a seat. How can I help you?
A – I’m taking part in a student exchange programme and I would like to choose a family to stay with.
B – All right. You can choose from these families in the photos.
A – Can I ask questions about them?
B – Of course, you can. What would you like to know?
A – Well, let me see. First of all, where do they live?
B – We have the Jones family in London, the Richards in Brighton near the coast, and the Watson family
on a farm near Oxford.
A – What about the family in London? What do the parents do?
B – The mother is a doctor and the father is a lawyer. They live in the city centre.
A – How old are the kids?
B – Sue is 5, and Peter is 12.
A – Do they have any pets?
B – As far as I know, they have a goldfish.
A – That’s very nice. What about the second family? What do the parents do?
B – The father is a fisherman and the mother is a shop assistant. Their son is the same age as you are.
A – What’s his name?
B – His name is Paul.
A – So this is the family from Brighton, right? Where exactly is Brighton?
B – It is in a beautiful area on the south coast.
A – Wow. Do they have a goldfish as well?
B – No, they don’t, but they have three cats.
A – Really? I love cats, but I would like to choose a family where there is a girl about the same age as I am.
B – Then there is this family in the third picture. There are three children and the oldest one is exactly your age.
A – What’s her name?
B – Her name is Maggie and she also has five cats.
A – Wow, five cats? Where do they live?
B – They live on a farm so they have lots of animals.
A – OK. I would like to choose this family then because I’ve never lived on a farm.
B – All right. That’s a good choice. I’ll prepare the documents for you.
A – Thank you very much.
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A – There’s something we should discuss. Your Mum and Dad have left for the weekend and there are some
things we need to do.
B – What are you talking about exactly?
A – I am talking about the household chores. You know, things like washing, tidying up, watering the flowers, etc.
B – Are you saying that we have to do them now?
A – Yes, I am. I think we should share the responsibilities. What do you say?
B – OK. Whatever.
A – So, will you do the cooking, for example?
B – Oh, no, I’m not doing that. I’ll burn everything.
A – Then I’ll cook. What about the washing?
B – I don’t think so. I’ll shrink all the clothes.
A – Come on! You have to do something!
B – OK, let me see. I can feed the cat and the dog, if that’s all right with you.
A – OK, what else? Would you do the shopping as well?
B – All right.
A – And you should water the plants.
B – And what will you do?
A – I’ll do the washing and the tidying up. And let’s not forget the cooking. But in exchange you could do the
washing up after the meals.
B – All right. Is that everything?
A – I guess so.
A – Hi …! It’s good to hear your voice. What’s up with you?

B – Hi …! Nothing really. I’m kind of low. I didn’t get a place at the university I applied to.
A – Oh, man, sorry to hear that! I’m sure you’ll find something to do until next year when you can try again.
B – I don’t know. I don’t know what to do at all. My life is in ruins!
A – Don’t say that! You’ll be fine. You have so many opportunities to try out this year!
B – Like what?
A – Like going abroad.
B – Well, I’m not so sure about that. I’ve never been the adventurous type.
A – OK, then learn something!
B – I don’t know…
A – You don’t have your driver’s licence yet for example. You could get that.
B – That costs a lot of money that I’m afraid I don’t have.
A – You could go and get a part-time job or you should ask your father if you could work in the family business
for a reasonable salary.
B – That’s not a bad idea. I would also gain some experience.
A – You see? You are not so lost after all!
B – Yes, a driver’s licence would be nice.
A – You could also learn languages. I say you should use this time to take a language exam. When you start
university you will not have the same opportunities but you’ll need it for the degree.
B – You’re right, but I don’t think I can save that much money in a year.
A – You could ask your parents to support you in these efforts. You’d benefit in the long run.
B – Yes, that’s true. You’ve really got me excited about it. I think I’ll ask my parents today at dinner if they will
support me. Thanks for the really good advice. You always manage to cheer me up.
A – You’re welcome. Call me and let me know how it went.
B – Sure, I’ll do that. Talk to you soon.
A – OK. Bye.
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1 PERSONAL DATA, FAMILY PRESENTATION

1/1 LIFE STAGES
These pictures show different stages of a person’s life. Compare and contrast them. Include the following
points:
l stages of a person’s life

l the main events at these stages
l the most memorable moments in your life
l what you expect your life will be like later.
1/2 FAMILY TYPES
These pictures show different types of families. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l types of families nowadays

l advantages and disadvantages of living in a big / small family
l the type of family you have now
l the type of family you imagine for yourself in the future.
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1/3 HOUSEHOLD CHORES
These pictures show different kinds of housework. Compare and contrast them. Include the following
points:
l the most typical kinds of housework

l how the tasks around the house are usually shared
l what children can do to help
l which of these you hate / enjoy doing the most.
1/4 FUTURE PLANS
These pictures show ideas for future plans. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l what students plan for the near future (after secondary school)
l usual plans for the more distant future
l what these plans are influenced by
l what your plans are for the next five to ten years.
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1/1 LIFE STAGES
People go through different stages during their lives. They are born, they grow into small children, then teenagers,
and adults and finally become elderly people before they die. Each stage has its individual characteristics and
people change a lot as they go through life.
When people are babies, they are helpless and depend on adults. They need a lot of sleep, and require attention
and care. In their first few years babies learn a lot about the world and they slowly start to walk and talk as well.
Small children learn about everyday things such as colours, objects, seasons, animals and plants. They start to eat
by themselves and dress themselves. They go to kindergarten where they meet other children.
Teenagers become more and more independent, they often tend to be rebellious. They tend to carry things to
extremes, for example their looks, clothing style, speech, etc. They start to form their own opinions about things,
but they can be easily influenced. They are more easily tempted into taking drugs, drinking alcohol or smoking
because they associate these activities with becoming an adult. It is an important stage of life because this is the
time when they choose their profession and decide about their future.
Adults are financially independent. They earn their living, move out of their parents’ home and start a family. They
are usually responsible not only for their children but often for employees as well. Elderly people possess a lot of
wisdom which they have gathered throughout their lives. They can finally sit back and relax after many years of
working and struggling. They can devote more time to their hobbies and can spoil their grandchildren. Unfortunately,
as they get older they also become more dependent on other people. They often become ill and can also feel lonely
and depressed.
I will never forget when my little sister was born. The whole family was so happy and I enjoyed helping my
mother with the baby. Another memorable event was my graduation from primary school. We had a lovely ceremony
and a big party at home. I think every stage has its good and bad features and people can be happy at all stages
of their lives. I don’t know what it will be like when I get old, or what I will look like, but I will do my best to live a
long, happy and fulfilled life.
1/2 FAMILY TYPES
There are different types of families: extended families, nuclear families and single parent families. The traditional,
large families of the past are not so fashionable any more. Nowadays, young people want to move out of their
parents’ house as soon as possible. If they stay at home, it is for financial reasons. Young people don’t always get
married; they just live together and focus on their professional life. Lots of people get divorced, for various reasons,
forming single parent families. They have a huge responsibility, taking care of their children and earning their living
at the same time.
Different generations living together can have both advantages and disadvantages. While the parents are working,
grandparents can take care of the children or help with the household chores if they are pensioners. It is good for
the grandparents as well, because they do not have to live alone. On the other hand, this situation can create
tension and conflicts because different generations often have different values and ways of thinking; this is what
the expression ’generation gap’ means.
I am lucky to have grown up in a happy family. My parents do their best to make sure we have everything we
need and we respect them for what they do for us. We usually obey our parents and we believe they want the best
for us. Sometimes we have arguments, but we always make up.
In the future, I hope I will have a similarly large, loving and caring family because I think it is important that my
children grow up in such a peaceful and supportive environment.
1/3 HOUSEHOLD CHORES
When we mention household chores, everybody thinks of tidying and doing the washing up. But there is actually a
lot more to do in and around the house. People usually tidy rooms by dusting shelves, cleaning the furniture and
hoovering the carpet. In the bathroom they usually clean the bathtub and the toilet, wash the floor and clean the
mirror. In the kitchen they do the washing up, clean the cooker and the floor. These are usually done on a weekly basis
in most households along with washing clothes and ironing them. Some housework is only done a few times a year,
for example cleaning the windows. There are also some which don’t seem to be housework but still need to be done
weekly, for example watering the plants, doing the shopping or polishing the shoes.
Traditionally housework belonged to women but nowadays more and more men help doing them. They usually take
the rubbish out, wash the car, mow the lawn or repair things around the house. These are not necessarily typical
household activities but they also have to be done by someone.
I think small children can help too, for example, they can clean up the mess in their own room by putting their toys
where they belong or making their own bed.
I was also involved in the housework at home from a very young age, and I remember how excited I was the first
time I was allowed to do the washing up when I could barely reach into the sink. To be honest, nowadays I really don’t
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like to do it anymore, so I was very relieved when my parents bought a dishwasher last Christmas. On the other hand,
I absolutely love watering the plants and caring for them. I can spend hours at weekends tending to the plants around
the house, and my room looks almost like a jungle with all the green potted plants in it.
1/4 FUTURE PLANS
Everybody has plans for the future, both short and long-term plans, but they are probably different. Even different
generations think about the future in a different way.
Short-term plans for teenagers are usually to travel somewhere, to learn to drive or to do a course. Most
teenagers have to consider the financial side of enrolling on a course because it can cost a lot. If they get in to
university or college, they may also have plans for applying for a scholarship or a student loan, getting a summer
or a part-time job, etc.
Long-term plans are usually to go to university and after that to start a successful career. A lot of young people move
out of their parents’ home at this time and start their own family. Others may start saving money for a car or for a flat.
When making decisions about their future, teenagers are usually influenced by financial considerations, parents,
teachers, friends or trends. Sometimes they choose a certain occupation because it is a family tradition, or
because somebody they look up to has that job. Sometimes friends do not want to leave each other and so they
go to the same university. Nowadays, a lot of people also choose occupations which are fashionable. These
decisions are made for a lot of different reasons.
I have plans too. For example, I would like to learn to drive, go to university and travel somewhere. I would also
like to learn more foreign languages and take up kickboxing as a new hobby. Like everybody else, I don’t like to plan
too far ahead. I don’t know when I’ll get married or where I’ll settle down. Some things cannot be planned.
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PERSONAL DETAILS, LIFE STAGES old aged / elderly idôs

personal details / data személyes adatok die (of sg) meghal vmiben
first name / forename keresztnév death halál
family name / surname családnév / vezetéknév funeral temetés
middle name második keresztnév
maiden name leánykori név FAMILY TYPES AND MEMBERS
full name teljes név close / extended family szûk / tágabb család
nickname becenév nuclear family nukleáris család (szülôk
address cím + gyerek/ek)
sex nem single-parent family csonka család
male férfi patchwork family mozaikcsalád
female nô scattered family szétszóródott család
marital status családi állapot foster family / home nevelô család / -othon
single egyedülálló family members családtagok
married házas relatives / relations rokonok
divorced elvált unmarried couple élettársak
widow/er özvegyasszony / -ember monogamy egynejûség
nationality nemzetiség poligamy többnejûség
ethnicity etnikai hovatartozás (grand- / god-)parent(s) (nagy- / kereszt-)szülô(k)
religion vallás (step-)mother (nevelô-)anya
date / place of birth születési idô / hely (step-)father (nevelô-)apa
be born (meg)születik (step / half-)sister (mostoha- / fél-)testvér (lány)
age kor (step / half-)brother (mostoha- / fél-)testvér (fiú)
infant csecsemô, kisbaba grandmother nagymama
toddler totyogó kisgyermek grandfather nagypapa
child(hood) gyermek(kor) grandchild / grandchildren unoka / unokák
adolescent serdülô / kamasz grandson fiúunoka
teenager tizenéves granddaughter lányunoka
come of age nagykorúvá válik godmother keresztanya
adult(hood) felnôtt(kor) godfather keresztapa
go to / attend school iskolába jár godchild / godchildren keresztgyerek / gyerekek
nursery school bölcsôde an only child egyke
kindergarten óvoda siblings testvérek
primary school általános iskola twins ikrek
grammar school gimnázium orphan árva
secondary technical school szakközépiskola cousin unokatestvér
vocational school szakmunkásképző aunt nagynéni
university egyetem uncle nagybácsi
college fôiskola niece unokahúg
qualify as … vmilyen végzettséget nephew unokaöcs
szerez the in-laws a házastárs hozzátartozói
highest level of education legmagasabb iskolai mother-in-law anyós
végzettség father-in-law após
take up a career as… vmilyen pályát választ sister-in-law sógornô
be in sy’s early / mid- / late a húszas / harmincas / stb. brother-in-law sógor
twenties / thirties / etc. éveinek elején / közepén / daughter-in-law meny
végén van son-in-law vô
personal life magánélet the black sheep a család fekete báránya
professional career szakmai karrier of the family
middle-aged középkorú
grow old megöregszik
retire nyugdíjba megy /
visszavonul
retired nyugdíjas
pensioner nyugdíjas
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RELATIONSHIP STAGES make up kibékül

puppy / teenage love gyerek- / kamasz szerelem give orders parancsolgat
remain single egyedülálló marad carry / take things to túlzásba visz
date sy / go out with sy randizik vkivel extremes
date 1. randi, 2. a személy generation gap generációs különbség
akivel vki randizik a well-bred / problem / jól nevelt / problémás /
start going out together randizni kezdenek spoilt child elkényeztetett gyerek
go out with sy jár vkivel rebellious lázadó
find a boyfriend / girlfriend barátot / barátnôt talál irritating idegesítô
fall in love with sy beleszeret vkibe move out kiköltözik
love at first sight szerelem elsô látásra independent független
be in love with each other szerelmesek egymásba earn one's living eltartja magát
cohabitation együttélés depend on függ vmitôl
get / be engaged eljegyzik egymást boomerang kid / bumeránggyerek / generáció
fiancée gyûrûs menyasszony generation (szüleinél élô fiatal felnôtt)
fiancé gyûrûs vôlegény NEET / neet (UK), felnôni, önállósodni képtelen
get married összeházasodik twixter (US) fiatal,"örök kamasz"
be married házas
marriage házasság HOUSEWORK
wedding esküvô housework házimunka
bride menyasszony (esküvôn) household chores / duties háztartási feladatok
bridegroom vôlegény (esküvôn) have a cleaner takarítónôt tart
bridesmaid nyoszolyólány do the (necessary) shopping bevásárol
best man vôlegény tanúja do the cooking fôz
(married) couple (házas)pár lay the table / clear the table megterít / leszedi az asztalt
newly-weds ifjú / friss házasok do the washing-up mosogat
honeymoon nászút dry the dishes / eltörölgeti az edényeket
start a family családot alapít do the drying up
live happily together boldogan élnek együtt empty the rubbish bin kiüríti a szemetest
give birth to a child gyereket szül do the washing mos
take after sy hasonlít vkire hang up / out the clothes kiteregeti a ruhákat
inherit örököl (to dry) (száradni)
bring up a child felnevel egy gyereket do the ironing / to iron vasal
grow up felnô tidy the house / flat kitakarítja a házat / lakást
fall out with sy összeveszik vkivel clear / clean up the mess összepakol / összetakarít
break up szakít keep the house clean tisztán tartja a házat
get separated különválnak water the plants megöntözi a növényeket
get a divorce / to divorce / elválnak make the beds beágyaz
get divorced dust the furniture port töröl
be divorced elvált hoover the carpet kiporszívózza a szônyeget
(ex-)wife / husband (volt) feleség / férj sweep the floor felsöpri a padlót
remarry újraházasodik wash / mop the floor felmossa a padlót
wash / clean the windows ablakot mos
FAMILY LIFE polish the shoes kipucolja a cipôket
strong family ties erôs családi kötelékek wash / clean the car lemossa az autót
family values családi értékek mow the lawn / füvet nyír
everyday problems mindennapi problémák cut the grass
share problems megosztja a problémákat weed the garden (ki)gyomlálja a kertet
get on well / badly with sy jól / rosszul jön ki vkivel sg is not working (properly) nem mûködik (rendesen)
care about sy törôdik vkivel sg is out of order elromlott / nem mûködik
trust sy megbízik vkiben fix / mend / repair megjavít
devote time to sy / sg idôt szentel vkire / vmire take the children to school elviszi iskolába a gyerekeket
pay attention to sy figyelmet fordít vkire
make plans for the future terveket szô HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS g p. 53
argue with sy about sg vitatkozik vkivel vmirôl
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2/1 COULD YOU PLEASE DESCRIBE A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY?
What does he / she look like? I think (my sister / my mother / my cousin) ... is (quite pretty / handsome /
attractive / average looking) ...
I wouldn’t say he / she is (the most handsome / the prettiest) ..., but I think
he / she has (a) nice (face / eyes) ...
He / she is (tall / chubby / slim / overweight / well-built) ... which he / she
inherited from (my grandparents / his / her parents) ...
What about his / He / she has (long/short, brown hair, blue eyes, a big nose and full lips) ...
her build / hair / face / He / she always wanted to have (curly/wavy/blond hair / blue eyes /
eyes / nose / mouth / etc.? a smaller nose) ..., but he / she has (straight brown hair / brown eyes /
a big nose) ...
He / she even thought of (having his / her hair cut/dyed/permed / getting
contact lenses instead of the glasses) ...
Who do you take after I have my (mother’s personality / father’s looks) ...
in the family? I take after (my mother / my father / my grandmother) ...
My family says I look a lot like (my grandfather / my uncle) ...
What kind of personality I am quite / very (modest / friendly / honest / cheerful / patient) ...
do you have? Sometimes I feel I am (bossy / moody / annoying) ...
I am generally a/an (helpful / polite / easy going / confident / sociable /
reliable / adaptable) ... person.
2/2 TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS, PLEASE.
How many friends I have lots of friends (from school / from the sports club / from our
do you have? block of flats / in the house I live in) ... but only a few close ones.
Most of my friends (are my classmates / come from the village I live in) ...
I think I am lucky because I have (many friends in my class / a close friend) ...,
and we can (talk about everything / go everywhere together) ...
How long have you We met in / at (primary school / the chess club / football training) ...
known them? Where did you We all go to the same (church / school / dance class) ...
meet them? We used to be members of the same (fitness club / football team / theatre
group) ...
What do they do? They are all (students / members of the football team) ...
Some of them (live in my hometown / go to my school / play in my band) ...,
while the others (live in the neighbouring villages / chose other schools /
I rarely meet) ...
Who is your best friend? He / She is called (Tamás / Kati) ..., and he / she (goes to the same
school as I do / has been my best friend for ten years) ...
We are both (students at the same school / 17 years old / big basketball
fans) ... / we both (live in the same hostel / go to the same pottery club) ...
We are quite alike because we (both love nature / are passionate football
players / are friendly and patient) ...
What do you like doing Most of the time we go to (the cinema / concerts / parties) ...
together? Do you have the We usually meet on (Saturdays / Sunday afternoons) ... in/at the (nearby park /
same interests / goals / internet café / shopping mall) ...
personality features / etc.? We are both interested in (history / sports / films) ..., but when it comes to
(music / future plans) ... we have different (plans / ideas / tastes) ...
2/3 WHAT IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS LIKE?
What are your common We are all fond of (music / nature / sports) ...
characteristics and interests? We all like going (on trips / for a walk in the forest / to exhibitions) ...
What are the things that you We enjoy the times when we (celebrate family events / have barbecue
all like doing? parties in the garden / play cards / go bowling together) ...
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What is the difference They don’t understand (my feelings / my tastes / my problems) ...
between you and your parents? They (grew up / lived) ... in a different world, and that’s why they (have
What do you think the term different opinions / don’t agree with my decisions) ...
“generation gap” means? They think / say (my friends are strange / I waste my time playing
computer games / I am not reliable enough / I don’t take responsibility) ...
What do family members Parents don’t let their children (do what they want to / give parties / go to
most often argue about? concerts) ..., and they usually don’t like their (attitude towards school /
friends / clothing style) ...
Brothers / Sisters are (always wearing each other’s clothes / never helping
each other tidy their room / never allowed to go to the disco) ...
Apart from occasional arguments, they (respect each other / love each
other / appreciate each other’s efforts / support each other in everything) ...
Would you like to change It would be nice if they were (more understanding / more lenient / not so
your parents or grandparents strict / more flexible) ...
in any way? I wish they could (be like my friend’s parents / understand my problems / give
me more freedom) ...
I like them the way they are.
Do you think you should I could be more (honest / hard-working / reliable) ...
change your behaviour? Maybe I should (show more respect / help more with the housework ...
It’s true that (I am not always a saint / I sometimes tell lies) ..., but (I don’t
want to hurt them / I don’t carry things to extremes) ...
2/4 WHAT ARE THE TYPICAL ROLES FOR MEN AND WOMEN IN SOCIETY NOWADAYS?
What is the role of men Men are expected to be (polite / protective / strong) ... and to (maintain the
and women in society / family / pay the bills / earn a living for the family) ...
in a family? Traditionally, women are (sensitive / comforting / the centre of the family /
the weaker sex) ...
Nowadays, it’s not surprising if a man / woman (chooses an unusual job /
works as a … / looks after the house / stays at home with the children) ...
What do men typically do? Men are often the breadwinners in the family.
Men usually work in/as (executives / managers / leaders / intellectual
professions / physical jobs) ...
Men are considered to be more suitable for (physical jobs / managerial
positions) ...
What are typical Most of the (teachers / nurses / pre-school teachers) ... are women.
professions for women? Women are still sometimes considered to be (the homemakers / mothers
and wives first of all) ...
It is still popular among women to become (models / secretaries / shop
assistants / teachers) ...
What does your mother / My mother does the (shopping / cooking / ironing / washing / cleaning) ...
father do around the house? while my father does the (repairing / fixing / mending) ... or / (sits in front
of the telly / goes to the pub) ...
My father would never do (any housework / the washing / the cleaning /
the cooking) ...
Actually, it is sometimes my father who (prepares dinner / does the washing
up / does the gardening / fixes things around the house / takes the dog for
a walk) ...
What is your dream job? I would like to be a/an (artist / doctor / lawyer / economist / musician / police
Is it a typical men’s officer / teacher) ...
or a women’s job? I hope one day I will become a/an (executive in a bank / top manager at a
company / successful film star / computer programmer / architect) ...
People may say that being a/an (doctor / lawyer / manager) … is typically a
men’s/women’s job, but I think being a/an ... could be just as (interesting /
fulfilling / challenging / attractive) ... for me.
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2/5 WHAT DO YOU THINK OF COMMUNITY SERVICE?
Have you ever done voluntary I’ve never done voluntary work, but (it’s now compulsory in secondary
work or community service? school / I’ve always wanted to do something / I’ve been thinking about
doing community sevice for a while / I agree that we need to be more active
in helping and taking responsibility for others)…
Actually I (once helped collecting clothes for poor people in my church
community / took part in the so-called “shoebox” charity event last year /
have already enlisted for this winter to work in the soup kitchen and serve
food for the homeless in my town / always do voluntary work in my
summer holidays and I want to teach by example and show my peers how
rewarding it is)…
Volunteering and community service (are highly popular in the US / are
getting more and more popular in Hungary)…, and I also think (it’s a
very good trend / these sorts of activities are very rewarding / it’s
important to give back to those who need it the most / we need to
spread awareness about the problems less fortunate people have / we
need to be sensitive about issues such as domestic violence and poverty)…
Have you every had to take Taking responsibility for someone or something (is a very serious
responsibility for someone issue / is not easy if you are very young / requires one to be a real
or something? grown up)….
Responsibility for people of my age usually means that you (occasionally
have to look after your little brother / pay attention to what you spend your
pocket money on / make sure you do not lose your belongings / feed the
cats and dogs at home / keep your room tidy)…
I’ve never been in a situation where (I would’ve been held responsible
for someone / I was held resposible for something)…, ( I only had to
babysit my younger siblings / but I have important tasks at home, for example
watering the plants and feeding the dogs / but I’m captain of the volleyball
team which means some sort of responsibility even if it’s not like personally
taking care of someone)….
How do you think you could I don’t know what I could do (so I thought I’d visit an organisation and
personally help the needy? inquire about programmes and projects / but I’ll look up local charities
on the internet and get in touch with them / but I’ll need to do something
to meet the graduation requirements in secondary school)…
I think I could (do some voluntary work in the local hospital / clean the
cages or feed the animals at the local animal shelter / sort
food/clothes donations for Red Cross during my community service
hours / work with children in summer camps / help out in a women’s
shelter / serve meals in our local soup kitchen before Christmas / hold
a fund-raising event for the flood victims in our school)…
It’s important that (we have physically accessible public buildings
everywhere / disabled people have sufficient care systems / support is
available for all handicapped people)... but that’s more the task for our
government and local leaders, I’m not sure how I can do anything about it.
2/6 WHAT DOES TOLERANCE MEAN FOR YOU?
What sort of differences exist There are people with different (religious beliefs / ethnic backgrounds /
among people? physical or intellectual abilities / cultural backgrounds / skin colours)…
and we have to show acceptance and tolerance towards them and their
differences.
Tolerance is (a positive attitude towards others / accepting people the
way they are)… but it doesn’t mean that (we have to accept bad or
disrespectful behaviour / we have to overlook rude behaviour / breaking
social rules are OK)…
For me tolerance means (openness to differences between people /
respecting others / valuing differences / bridging cultural gaps /
rejecting unfair stereotypes / discovering common grounds / creating
bonds)….
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Do you know people in your I have (an uncle who had an accident and has been wheelchair-bound
environment who are different ever since / a sister who has a food intolerance and everything has to
from you? be cooked for her separately / a classmate who suffered a brain
hemorrhage at birth and can’t use his left hand / a neighbour who is
mentally handicapped and needed special education)…
My (aunt / grandmother / father)… was diagnosed with (cancer /
Alzheimer’s / epilepsy)… and since then our lives have changed as we
need to (help them with their everyday tasks and their medications /
take more responsibility / pay attention to anticipate seizures / help
them emotionally / cheer them up occasionally)...
I’ve had several schoolmates from abroad whose (daily habits /
religions / beliefs and cultural traditions)... were different from ours,
but (they were very nice / they were open about them and taught us a
lot about their world / we learned a lot from them)...
How do you think you I think the biggest help for people who have disabilities is (if we
can help disabled people? respect them and accept them the way they are / if we can look
beyond their disabilities and treat them as equal / if we ask them what
they need instead of trying to guess and getting embarrassed)…
There are small things we can do for disabled people every day such as
(pushing their wheelchair for them / opening the door for them /
getting something off a high shelf / reading something aloud for
them)… depending on what sort of disability they have.
I think emotional support is very important for the disabled as well
because they (often feel isolated / can experience exclusion from
society / see offending or negative behaviour all the time / can be
embarrassed when they have to ask for help)... but sometimes their
family can also feel (guilty about their problems / exploited if they
have to take all the responsibility)...
2/7 WHAT CONFLICTS ARE THERE IN YOUR LIFE AND HOW DO YOU COPE WITH THEM?
What do you see at home? I’m fortunate (to live in a very peaceful home / to have a loving family
with very few conflicts)… so I (haven’t seen many conflicts / only see
some minor quarrels)…
Unfortunately, (my parents often fight over all sorts of things / my
mother and father quarrel a lot about money)… and I (usually go to my
room and shut the door / don’t like listening to that / feel stressed out
by these conflicts)…
I sometimes have arguments with my (father / mother / grandmother /
sister / brother).... about my (household duties / school grades / habits /
friends / laziness as they call it / belongings)...
My home is very harmonious but (my best friend has a very aggressive
father / one of my classmates suffered abuse in his childhood /
our neighbour once hit his son and was arrested for domestic
violence)…
What kinds of conflicts I think my school (has a very supportive and positive atmosphere / has
do you have at school or very strong rules about conflicts and violence / has supportive teachers and
outside your home? a really good counsellor so whatever arises we can handle it)….
I’ve often seen (kids beating each other up in my school / older kids
bullying younger ones on the way to school / school gangs terrorising
students)…. which (is an alarming trend nowadays in schools / needs
to be addressed and stopped / was very schocking for me and I had
no idea what I should do about it)….
I’ve heard about conflicts between (the students and the teachers in
some schools which is a very delicate situation / teachers and
parents)..., and usually it’s the child who suffers the most.
Have you ever seen someone I’ve (never seen anyone being bullied / never met this phenomenon)….
bullied by somebody else? as (it’s not present in our school / my school community is very
How would you handle such close knit)….
conflicts? I’ve had a friend who was bullied in primary school by older kids and
they (took away his money / stole his cell phone / spread rumours
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about him on Facebook)…. which (made him scared / left him with
emotional scars)... and eventually we solved it by ( using the so-
called “buddy system” which means that we went everywhere in pairs /
reporting it to our teachers / telling our parents / putting on a poker
face and ignoring the bad guys / avoiding the kids who would bully us)….
Bullying is very (dangerous / widespread)…, and it needs to be
stopped because in some cases (it can lead to suicide / people can
be hurt for the rest of their lives / it can result in school shootings or
other crimes)….
2/8 WHAT EVENTS DO YOU CELEBRATE WITH YOUR FAMILY?
Which do you celebrate: As my family is quite big we (celebrate a lot of birthdays / we often come
birthdays / namedays / together for namedays / we have had a lot of weddings recently) ...
Christmas / Easter / etc.? We celebrate (Easter / Christmas) ...
My family usually comes together for different occasions, for example
(graduations / engagements / anniversaries) ...
How do you celebrate On my birthday last year we (invited all my friends / organised a party / went
these events? for a trip to ... / ate in a restaurant) ... then (I blew out the candles and
wished for something / we had a great time) ...
At Christmas we normally (stay at home / travel somewhere / visit all my
relatives) ... while at Easter we (cook ham / paint a lot of eggs / go to the
church) ...
On/At (birthdays / namedays / graduations) ... we usually eat (cakes /
biscuits) ..., drink (soft drinks / champagne) ... and (talk / laugh a lot /
sometimes even dance) ...
What do you do on At Christmas we (always visit my grandmother who lives in Zala county /
these days? sometimes go to a restaurant) ...
We never miss going to (the Midnight Service in our church / the village
Christmas celebration) ...
Instead of going somewhere we generally invite (my cousins and aunts /
my grandparents for several days / some of my relatives on Boxing Day) ...
A few days before Christmas we (bake the cakes / decorate the house and
the tree / buy/wrap the presents) ..., and then on Christmas day we (open
the presents / invite my grandparents / play cards / go for a walk / visit
relatives / watch Christmas programmes on TV) ...
We usually eat (fish soup / stuffed cabbage / poppyseed-cake / turkey) ...
and my parents drink (eggnog / champagne) ...
At (weddings / graduation parties / anniversaries / birthday parties) ...
we (eat cakes / have a few drinks / have a good time) ...
What is your favourite I can hardly wait for (my graduation / my cousin’s wedding in July /
family celebration? Christmas) ... when I (meet my relatives / eat a lot of cakes / talk to my
American cousin) ...
I love (Christmas / Easter / New Year’s Eve)... the most.
I think (Christmas) ... is the best because (everybody gets presents / the
whole house is nicely decorated / the whole family is together) ...
Can you remember I will never forget the (birthday party / Christmas Eve) ... when I got (my first
a present that made you watch / the latest Robbie Williams CD / a mobile) ...
really happy? The best present I have ever received was a (book about Winston Churchill’s
life / DVD player / scooter) ...
I always get great presents from (my best friend / my sister / my parents) ...
because he / she / they read(s) my mind and he / she / they know(s) my taste.
2/9 WHICH NATIONAL HOLIDAYS ARE CELEBRATED AND COMMEMORATED IN A YEAR?

When do we celebrate / On (15 th March / 20th August / 23rd October)... we commemorate (the
commemorate them? Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence / the Foundation of the
State / the Revolution of 1956) ...
These days are bank holidays, so we don’t have to go to (school / work) ...
These days were milestones in Hungarian history.
The school celebration is always the day before.
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What do people do on these On ... people wear (formal clothes / a rosette) / go to (commemoration
days? ceremonies / the town centre) / watch (speeches on TV / films about these
events / performances / fireworks displays) ...
There are (events / processions) ... in (parks / squares) ... where people
(walk / listen to speeches) ...
Some people just (stay at home and enjoy the day off / go on a trip if it’s a
long weekend / follow the events on TV) ...
How do you celebrate At school we usually have (class performances / shorter lessons / a short
them at school? commemoration ceremony) ... and sometimes even ( wreathe statues) ...
The school celebration is organised by (a senior class / one of the teachers /
the student school board) ... and performed by (students / guest performers /
teachers) ...
Students usually wear (a white blouse/shirt / a dark skirt/suit / dark trousers /
school badges) ...
Which national holiday (The Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence) ... was a big turning
do you like the most point in the country’s history and people’s lives.
and why? (The Foundation of the State) ... means the most to me because it determined
our history the most.
(World War II) ... happened only ... (70 years) ago, and still many people
remember it.
2/10 WHAT DO YOU USUALLY WEAR?
What do you wear It depends on the weather, if it is cold, I wear (a warm coat / waterproof
in different seasons? boots) ... while in summer I mostly have (Bermuda shorts / a top) ... on.
In summer I like wearing (sandals / flip-flops / colourful clothes / miniskirts /
shorts / sunglasses / hats) ...
In winter I always wear (a winter coat / a cap / gloves / a scarf / boots) ...
What do you like wearing Most of the time I wear (trousers / skirts / shirts / T-shirts / jeans) ...
the most? When I am at home I usually wear (some baggy trousers / comfortable
clothes / my good old tracksuit / my favourite jeans) ...
I prefer (casual / comfortable / designer / fashionable) ... clothes, rather
than (formal / uncomfortable / second-hand / hand-me-down) ... clothes.
I don’t really like (sporty / formal / worn-out / colourful / plain) ... clothes.
I used to have a lot of hand-me-down clothes from my sister / brother, but
nowadays (I can afford to buy my own clothes / we are older and just
borrow from each other) ...
How do you dress when When it comes to (weddings / parties / special occasions) ... I like to dress up.
you go to special events I even (go to the hairdresser’s / visit the beautician’s / browse women’s
or parties? magazines) ... to look (trendy / pretty / neat) ...
For these occasions I sometimes buy a new (suit / tie / shirt / evening dress /
skirt / pair of high-heeled shoes) ...
What about a normal I don’t make much effort for school, I just put on (a pair of jeans / trainers /
school day? trousers / a T-shirt) ...
What I wear depends on (the weather / my mood / the occasion / the time
of day) ...
It doesn’t take a long time to get dressed in the morning because I just (open
my wardrobe and put on the first thing I see / put on a pair of jeans and a
T-shirt)...
It takes a long time to get dressed in the morning because (I have to put on
my make-up / I never know what to wear / I have to do my hair) ...
Do you normally follow I like to flip through the fashion magazines but (I’m not really fashion-
the latest fashion? conscious / I don’t really follow the fashion) ...
If I had more money, I would buy some (designer / chic / more fashionable)
clothes ...
I have to admit I’m not really interested in the latest fashion.
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2/1 ASK ABOUT YOUR FRIEND’S SISTER
Your English friend’s sister is arriving from Manchester. You have to meet her at the airport because your friend is
very busy. Ask him / her (played by the examiner) the following:
l time of arrival
l detailed appearance of his / her sister
l her usual clothing style
l hairstyle, make-up, jewellery, etc.
Start by asking your friend when his / her sister is arriving.
2/2 CHOOSE AN EXCHANGE STUDENT TO STAY WITH YOU
You are going to host an exchange student and you have to choose one from the following students. Ask the prog-
ramme organiser (played by the examiner) the following:
l where they come from

l what they do
l their hobbies and interests
l any particular features.
Choose one student and give reasons for your choice.
Roger (16) Andrew (17) Cindy (17)
Start by greeting the organiser.
2/3 YOU WANT TO GO AWAY FOR THE WEEKEND WITH FRIENDS
You are staying in England with a host family. You want to go away for the weekend with your friends but your host
mother / father (played by the examiner) doesn’t want to let you go. Try to convince her / him that your friends are
nice people and nobody will get hurt or get into trouble during the weekend.
Mike Jessica Gabriel
Start by telling your host mother / father that you would like to go away for the weekend.
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2/4 ORGANISE A SCHOOL LEAVING PARTY
You are a student and you are organising the class school leaving party. Call the owner of the Irish pub (played by
the examiner) and ask him / her about the following details:
l capacity and opening hours of the restaurant

l possible menu (courses, drinks)
l music
l costs.
Start by greeting the owner on the phone.
2/5 DISCUSS CLOTHING FOR THE GRADUATION CEREMONY
You are a school leaver. You are at the tailor’s shop and you have to discuss the outfits for the graduation cere-
mony with the manager (played by the examiner). Discuss and agree on the following aspects:
l clothing for the girls (skirt or trousers) / boys (suit or trousers with waistcoat)
l materials
l colours
l costs / deadlines.
Start by telling the manager that you would like to discuss the clothes for the graduation ceremony with him / her.
2/6 HANDLE A FAMILY CONFLICT
Your sister / brother has not been talking to you for some days and you don’t understand why. Approach her / him
and try to resolve the situation. Use the following ideas:
l ask her / him about her / his problems, feelings

l tell her / him how you feel about the situation
l offer alternatives to make up with her / him
l tell her / him how you will avoid such situations in the future.
Start by greeting your sister / brother.
2/7 CHOOSE A VOLUNTEERING JOB TO MEET YOUR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
You have to choose a volunteering job or community service in order to meet your graduation requirements. You have
the following four possibilities. Discuss them with a school counsellor and choose one:
l working for the Red Cross – sorting donations, packing boxes to send out, etc.
l working in the local animal shelter – cleaning the cages, feeding the animals, etc.
l working in an old people’s home – caring for the old, reading aloud to them, etc.
l working for the local government – collecting rubbish on the streets, etc.
Start by greeting the counsellor.
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A – Hi! When does your sister arrive?

B – She is coming tomorrow. Oh, great that you asked.
A – What do you mean?
B – I wanted to ask you to meet her at the airport.
A – Why?
B – Because I have a private lesson in the afternoon.
A – OK. When exactly does she arrive?
B – The plane lands at 2.55 p.m.
A – What does she look like? Do you have a photo of her?
B – Unfortunately, I don’t have a photo of her, but I can describe her.
A – OK. I’m all ears.
B – She is tall and slim.
A – What about her hair and what colour eyes does she have?
B – She has long brown hair and blue eyes.
A – What does she usually wear?
B – She likes wearing jeans with a T-shirt.
A – Almost everybody wears jeans with T-shirts. Did she tell you what she would be wearing?
B – She told me she would have a red rucksack with her and she would be wearing her favourite Chicago Bulls
baseball cap.
A – That sounds much better. Does she have any special features?
B – She has a mole above her lips.
A – Oh, you didn’t say that Cindy Crawford is coming!
B – Very funny! And her name is not Cindy but Carol.
A – OK. You owe me a favour.
B – That’s true.
A – Good morning Mr / Mrs … .

B – Good morning … . What can I do for you?
A – I’m one of the hosts in the exchange programme and I’d like to choose an exchange student to stay with me.
B – Right! Sure. We have three students left.
A – There are only three students left to choose from?
B – Yes, but they all seem to be really nice.
A – So who are they?
B – Let me see. We have a girl from Hawaii, a boy from London and another boy from New York.
A – OK, that sounds interesting. Can I see the files?
B – Here you are.
A – Wow, as much as I would like to choose Cindy, I’m afraid it wouldn’t be the best idea. It could get
awkward for both of us.
B – Why do you think that?
A – I have a girlfriend and she might not like the idea of me living with a wonderful girl for weeks. And I would
ruin Cindy’s adventure as well if she didn’t enjoy her stay.
B – Well, that’s really thoughtful. I’m glad you mentioned this. Then what do you think of the boys?
A – I see that one of them makes music and the other one does sports.
B – Yes. Do you do any of these?
A – Well, I actually play ice hockey, but I don’t play any musical instruments at all.
B – OK. How about the rest of the information?
A – It says that one of them is allergic to fur, and the other one is afraid of dogs.
B – Do you have any dogs or cats?
A – We only have fish at home, so that wouldn’t be a problem.
B – Sounds great! So who do you think you’d like to choose?
A – I think I’ll choose Roger.
B – I thought you’d say Andrew. Why Roger?
A – I like music and he might give me a few ideas about how to start learning to play an instrument. And he
might get interested in sports too! We could learn a lot from each other.
B – Sounds like a lovely idea! I’ll assign Roger to you and we’ll inform him too.
A – OK, that’s great.
B – Do you have any questions, or anything else to discuss?
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A – No, that was all.

B – Then I’ll talk to you later.
A – Thank you. Bye.
A – …, I’d like to go away for the weekend with my friends. Will you let me go?
B – What? You want to go away? Where are you going?
A – My friend Mike has a nice weekend house at the lake. We want to go there on Friday evening and get back on
Sunday.
B – Who are you going with?
A – With my friends.
B – Yes, you already said that, but who are they?
A – I have some photos of them if you want to see them.
B – OK. Let me see. Who is this?
A – That’s Mike.
B – He seems to be a nice guy. But why is he photographed here with a snake?
A – He likes animals a lot. He works in a zoo as a volunteer.
B – Snakes can transmit diseases, can’t they? Isn’t it dangerous to hold them like that?
A – I don’t think so.
B – And this girl? Who is she?
A – Her name is Jessica. She loves sports, especially winter sports. She sometimes has a part time job as a
snowboard instructor.
B – Where was this photo taken?
A – In Austria. She grew up there and moved here a few years ago.
B – You won’t do anything dangerous with her, will you?
A – Of course not.
B – And who is this boy in the next picture?
A – Oh, that’s Gabriel. It was taken at a party.
B – He looks quite frightening. Was he drunk?
A – No, we were drinking non-alcoholic beer. Really.
B – Sure. And what are you planning to do there?
A – We may do some swimming, or fishing. We want to have a barbecue as well. We may go for a walk in the
forest, I don’t know. We just want to relax and have fun.
B – All right! You can go but be careful! Don’t drink and drive! And don’t go into the water if you have been
drinking or if it’s dark. The same goes for the forest.
A – OK. I promise! I’ll take care of myself!
B – And your friends as well!
A – Sure, I will!
B – All right! You can go.
A – Thanks a lot!
A – Good evening! I would like to speak to Mr Gordon.

B – Good evening! Mr Gordon speaking.
A – I would like to organise a school leaving party for my class and I was wondering if we could have it in your
restaurant.
B – When would you like to have it?
A – On the first Saturday of July. Is the restaurant free?
B – Yes.
A – What is the capacity of the restaurant?
B – It can hold up to fifty people. How many of you are coming?
A – There are 36 students and we would like to invite some teachers as well.
B – No problem. Would you like to have dinner?
A – Yes, can you offer some menus?
B – We can offer three menus and everybody can choose from them if that’s OK with you.
A – That sounds good. What about the drinks?
B – A glass of champagne and a bottle of mineral water is included in the price, but you will have to pay for
the rest yourselves.
A – That’s all right. Will there be live music?
B – Unfortunately, we only have a juke box and a CD player.
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A – Can we bring our own music?
B – Sure. Would you like to know anything else?
A – When does the restaurant close on Saturdays?
B – At 2.00 a.m.
A – How much does it cost?
B – 3,000 forints per person.
A – OK, I will discuss it with my classmates and I will get back to you.
B – All right. Bye.
A – Bye.
A – Good afternoon!
B – Good afternoon! How can I help you?
A – I came to discuss graduation ceremony clothes for my class.
B – Certainly, this way please. We have everything here. What do you have in mind?
A – Well, we’ve been thinking about choosing something traditional.
B – OK, that would mean formal attire, right?
A – Yes, and something simple, that we could wear for other occasions as well.
B – Very wise choice.
A – We’ve agreed that the girls would wear skirts and blouses, and the boys would have suits.
B – All right. What material do you have in mind?
A – We’d like to have some natural material because the weather might be hot in May when we have the
ceremony and we don’t want to sweat.
B – That is fine, we have lovely cotton fabrics which are very comfortable to wear in hot weather.
A – Yes, that would be great.
B – How about the colour?
A – The skirts and suits would be black, the shirts and blouses white. The ties would be navy blue, that’s the
colour of our school.
B – Let me make some notes. How many students are there in your class?
A – Ten boys and eighteen girls.
B – And when is the graduation ceremony exactly?
A – The first weekend of May.
B – Fine. Your classmates will have to come in so that we can measure them.
A – How long does it normally take to make the clothes?
B – Approximately three months. They will be ready one or two weeks before the ceremony.
A – And what if they don’t fit exactly?
B – We can have one more fitting session when they are ready and if anything needs to be altered, we can do
that too.
A – That’s fantastic. And how much will they cost?
B – We have reasonable prices. I’ll give you a brochure where you can find all the models and prices.
A – Thank you. I’ll discuss it with my classmates and we’ll come back to order the clothes.
B – Please make sure to do it soon because we need time to make them.
A – Of course. We will make a decision about it before the end of this week.
B – That’s fine. Thank you and have a nice day!
A – Hey … !
B – Hi.
A – Do you have a minute for me?
B – Why?
A – Is everything OK?
B – Sure.
A – Then why aren’t you talking to me? You know I have the feeling that something’s not right between the
two of us.
B – And?
A – Well, it’s uncomfortable for me and I’d like to solve this situation. Would you tell me what bothers you?
Have I hurt you in any way?
B – Oh, and if I tell you, will you really change it?
A – I can try, but only if I know what I’ve done wrong.
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B – Well, for a start you could stop using my MP3 player without my permission.
A – Oh, sorry about that. I didn’t know it would offend you.
B – I like to know where my stuff is and that nothing bad happens to it.
A – OK, I understand that. I’ll ask you first in future.
B – Yes, you should do that.
A – That’s all?
B – How about housework? I’m sick and tired of doing almost everything on my own and you’re not helping at all.
You know we need to help Mum while she’s so ill.
A – I know and I do stuff too! And you know I can’t do the sweeping, hoovering and dusting because I am
allergic to dust.
B – Right, but you could do something else, for example the washing or the washing up.
A – OK. Then I’ll take care of the clothes in the future. And I’ll lay the table and clear it too. Will that be okay?
B – Sounds a lot better.
A – OK, and now will you talk to me?
B – I’ll think about it. I just hope your enthusiasm will last.
A – Come on! You have to give me a chance! So are we fine now?
B – We are fine for now!
A – Thanks sis / bro!
A – Good morning Mr / Mrs … !

B – Good morning … . How can I help you?
A – I’m in my final year and I need to do some community work to meet my graduation requirements.
B – Oh, yes. You’re right.
A – Could you help me find something?
B – Sure. Do you have anything in mind or shall we check all possibilities?
A – I’m open to anything.
B – OK, then we have, for example, the following possibilities here. We’ve just received the requests.
A – Let me see. The Red Cross?
B – Yes, what do you think of that?
A – Working for the Red Cross would be a huge honour for me. I mean they do so much good for people.
It’d be great to be part of that.
B – You’re right but you have to be physically strong for that. Packing boxes is not the easiest job.
A – What a pity! Probably the work in the animal shelter needs physical strength too. Right?
B – Yes, I’m afraid it does. So it may not be suitable for a slender young lady like you.
A – Then what do you suggest? I think that means rubbish collection is also out of the question.
B – It is, but the fourth one might be just the one for you.
A – Old people’s home?
B – Yes, you could help out there.
A – Well, the brochure says we would have to hand out their medicine. I think I could do that. What else
is there? Occasionally talk to them, or read aloud, or play games with them. It sounds very nice to me.
B – It’s about cheering them up a little, breaking their monotony, you know.
A – Yes, I can imagine that they feel lonely and bored there.
B – I’m sure some of them will be really happy to have your company. Can I enlist you there?
A – Yes, thank you. When do I have to start?
B – I’ll contact the home and ask when they would like to have you, and then you can work out a schedule
with them.
A – That sounds good. I think I could spend one or two afternoons there weekly.
B – OK, then I’ll get back to you when I have the details.
A – Thank you. Bye!
B – Bye.
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2/1 TEENAGERS
These pictures show teenagers in different situations. Compare and contrast them. Include the following
points:
l young people and the different activities they prefer

l which activities they benefit the most from
l what parents think of these activities
l your idea of spending your free time.
2/2 FAMILY CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS
These pictures show celebrations at different family occasions. Compare and contrast them. Include the
following points:
l what family events are celebrated in Hungary

l how they are traditionally celebrated
l what you like and dislike about these events
l how you spent your last birthday.
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2/3 FASHION AND CLOTHES
These pictures show people dressed in different clothes. Compare and contrast them. Include the following
points:
l casual clothes and situations in which you wear them

l formal clothes, accessories and occasions they are suitable for
l types of clothes you usually wear and your favourite outfit
l the items of clothing you don’t like wearing and why.
2/4 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S ROLES IN SOCIETY
These pictures show different situations for men and women. Compare and contrast them. Include the
following points:
l traditional roles for men and women in the family

l characteristic features of the different roles
l men and women in unusual roles and possible reasons why
l your role in your future family.
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2/5 VOLUNTARY WORK
These pictures show different volunteer activities. Compare and contrast them by using the following ideas:
l types of voluntary work and social services

l why it is rewarding to take part in them
l possibilities in your area
l what you would like to do and why.
2/6 DISABLED PEOPLE
The pictures show people with disabilities. Compare and contrast the pictures. Include the following ideas:
l disabilities you have encountered or heard of

l how they restrict people’s lives
l the emotional effect on those who suffer from them and on their family members
l how you can personally help these people.
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2/1 TEENAGERS
There are teenagers who like spending time together and doing all kinds of activities. They are outgoing, sociable,
talkative, open-minded and friendly. They often go to parties or on trips together. They like having fun and they
usually have a big circle of friends.
On the other hand, there are teenagers who prefer to be alone. They are usually shy, reserved and don’t like to
be the centre of attention. They sit in front of their computers most of the time, and all they do is play computer
games or watch TV. This way they lose all their friends and become lonely.
When you are outgoing and have a lot of friends, you can improve your personal relationships and your social
skills. You learn how to be part of a group and cooperate with others, which can be useful in your future.
Spending most of your time in front of the computer can also be beneficial but in a different way. There is plenty
of information on the internet you can learn from. It is also true that you can have virtual relationships but they are
not the same as real ones.
Parents are never satisfied with their children’s activities because they want to protect them from everything:
unreliable friends or dangerous activities. So if you are outgoing your parents might worry about you a lot, but if
you spend too much time alone they are afraid that you won’t have any friends.
I think there are a lot of exciting activities for teenagers to do. For example: trips and parties. It’s a lot of fun to
be with your friends and explore new places, go sightseeing, and share these experiences. You can play football,
or do other sports, do handicrafts, go shopping or just go down to the park and enjoy the fresh air while talking.
I usually go to the cinema with my friends or we just walk down High Street and do some window-shopping. We
can chat about all kinds of things and have fun. We sometimes go to the zoo or to the amusement park, too. I think
it doesn’t really matter what you do as long as you do it together and you all enjoy it.
2/2 FAMILY CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS
In Hungary the most important family celebrations are Christmas, Easter, birthdays, namedays, wedding
anniversaries, christenings and graduations.
At Christmas family members buy presents for each other. We decorate the Christmas tree and gather around it
on Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. My mum always prepares a delicious Christmas dinner
which we eat together in a cosy atmosphere.
At Easter families eat a lot of ham and chocolate Easter bunnies. On Easter Monday the boys sprinkle the girls
with water or perfume so that they stay young forever.
What I hate about these feasts is that my parents always expect me to tidy my room, but I like being together
with them and playing cards or having a chat.
I enjoy birthdays best. I cannot imagine my birthday without a cake and a fine dinner with my family. I also get
presents which I am very happy about, but these are not the most important things. My last birthday was memorable
because my mother baked me my favourite chocolate layer cake and I had a surprise party. I visited one of my
friends on Saturday and by the time I got home all of my friends and family members were there, which was really
surprising because I didn’t notice any cars in front of our house. We laughed a lot together and had a great time.
I’ll never forget that party.
2/3 FASHION AND CLOTHES
When people are at home they usually wear a tracksuit with a T-shirt because it is very comfortable. When they go
out with friends, visit relatives or just go down to the shop they wear shirts and tops with a pair of jeans, which
never goes out of fashion. Basically, you can put on anything which you feel good in, but you should choose clothes
which reflect your personality and taste.
Many people wear formal clothes even to work, but most people dress up only for special occasions such as weddings,
funerals, graduations, theatre and opera evenings or balls. Men usually wear a suit and a tie with a nice shirt and
elegant shoes. Women have more possibilities to choose from, but it also makes it more difficult to find the best
outfit for the occasion. They can choose from evening dresses, suits or skirts with blouses. When they finally
manage to decide on the clothes, they have to find the matching accessories such as shoes, handbags and
jewellery.
When I am at home I like my good, old tracksuit. When I go to school I put on a pair of jeans and a pullover.
Sometimes I wear a skirt to look pretty. What I like wearing the most is a striped top I got from my sister for my
last birthday. I usually wear it with my dark blue jeans and my favourite cardigan I bought in Austria.
I don’t like formal clothes simply because I don’t feel comfortable in them. My mum always wants me to wear
a terrible white silk blouse and a pair of old-fashioned shoes with low heels, but I like high-heeled shoes more to
look taller. If I have to go to a special occasion, I put them on, but I can hardly wait to get home and take them off.
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2/4 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S ROLES IN SOCIETY
Traditionally, men were the breadwinners who earned money for the family to live on and women were the
homemakers who stayed at home with the kids and kept the house tidy and neat.
In the old days men did most of the physical work. They had positions in politics and they were involved in decision
making, taking responsibility and leadership. Women were always considered to be the weaker sex who would take
care of the housework, bring up and nurse the children, care for the older generation, be soft, tender and loving,
supporting the husband and creating a peaceful home for him and the whole family.
With women’s movements, increasing rights and emancipation in the 20th century, these roles have changed a lot.
Nowadays roles are quite mixed up and we can find men and women with all sorts of occupations and in all sorts of
roles. Lots of women have careers and can be found in high positions sometimes earning more than their husbands
do. We have women in the army, some drive buses and trucks. On the other hand, we have male nurses, kindergarten
teachers or accountants too. Men can also stay at home with kids on paternity leave now if they want to.
I think I’m quite modern and I’d also like to have a modern family where we don’t have these old-fashioned rules
and roles. I would expect my husband to help me with the housework and raising our children and I’d also like to have
a career. I think if you share the tasks equally, you can have a balanced life having both a career and a family.
2/5 VOLUNTARY WORK
Volunteering means that we make a conscious decision to do some unpaid work to help the people or some public
institutions, while community service means that we assist these people or organizations in some form but not
necessarily voluntarily.
Usually they are about helping underprivileged people such as those who are disabled, who live in poor conditions,
in homes or day care facilities, or those who have been victims of abuse or violence. Other forms of voluntary work
include tending to the animals in animal shelters, doing something for the environment such as collecting rubbish,
planting trees, or helping out at sporting events, children’s camps, museums or libraries.
Doing good and helping others selflessly is always a fantastic and rewarding feeling. You can really change the lives
of the poor and underprivileged if you just donate a few hours of your own time and support and assist them so that
they feel that someone is caring for them and they belong somewhere. Volunteering and community service teach us
a lot about life and they can create bonds between people. They provide an opportunity for team building as well if
you are doing it with friends or classmates.
I have many possibilities in my area to do my required work. I can help out in the local soup kitchen, in the animal
shelter, in the hospital and old people’s home, but if I want to I can choose a camp, a library or a museum as well.
I’m thinking about choosing the soup kitchen. I actually know a woman who is homeless and I sometimes stop and
have a conversation with her in front of the supermarket where she goes to beg for money. I think it’s important to
learn their stories because they are often victims and are not to blame for their conditions. I’d like to help out in the
kitchen to learn more about people like her and listen to their stories so that one day I can do more for them.
2/6 DISABLED PEOPLE
Unfortunately, there are lots of genetic disorders and conditions which make people’s lives difficult and which are hard
to cope with. Some people have visible disablities such as missing a body part, being paralyzed and wheelchair
bound, or moving with difficulty using canes or walkers. Some people have hidden disabilities, for example brain
damage, chronic illnesses, food intolerances, allergies, diabetes, etc. Some may have behavioural problems, hearing
or speech impairments which also make everyday life hard for them.
Having some form of disability or an illness means that you live your life in a different way from others. You may be
restricted in your movements, you may need to take medications every day, even simple things such as breathing and
talking may be impossible for you. You may not be able to go out, use public transportation, enter certain buildings
which are not phyisically accessible, eat out, dance at a party with your friends, drive a car, etc. Disabilities do not
only cause phsysical restrictions but they can mean social exclusion too. The more you stay away from these activities
the fewer friends you will have and the less you will interact with people. It often means that such people are isolated
and lonely, so disabilities do not only cause physical limitations and occasional pain but social isolation as well.
The closest people to them are their families, who also need to handle an increased responsibility and readiness
to help and assist in everything. In some cases they also need to cope with social isolation and exclusion. They can
often feel exploited and the situation for them can also be emotionally difficult.
We have a wheelchair-bound girl in our school and all my schoolmates are trying to help her the best we can
by opening the doors for her, helping her in every situation. I think it is important that we integrate these people
into society. We have to give them the feeling that they belong to society and are also valuable members of it. We
need to treat them equally and look beyond their disabilities. It is also important to learn what they need and to
educate children and young people in how to handle situations when a disabled person is involved. Spreading
awareness is also very important.
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2 PEOPLE AND SOCIETY WORD LIST
APPEARANCE & CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES be quite alike igen egyformák

appearance megjelenés opposites attract az ellentétek vonzzák
look pretty / handsome csinos / jóképû egymást
take after sy hasonlít vkire go somewhere together együtt mennek /
look quite like sy pont úgy néz ki mint vki járnak vhova
be of average build normál testalkatú spend time together együtt töltik az idôt
overweight / slim / skinny túlsúlyos / karcsú / sovány have fun jól érzi magát, jól szórakozik
have a good figure jó alakja van email each other / chat / e-maileznek / csetelnek /
be of average / átlagos magasságú / skype szkájpolnak
medium height középmagas
have curly / wavy / göndör / hullámos / RELATIONSHIP WITH PEOPLE
straight hair egyenes haja van family members, relatives családtagok, rokonok
get / have highlights in sy's hair melíroztat / melírozott hajú acquaintances ismerôsök
have a round / an oval / kerek / ovális / keskeny schoolmates iskolatársak
a thin face arca van peers kortársak
have freckles / spots / wrinkles szeplôs / pattanásos / ráncos neighbours szomszédok
have a beard / a moustache bajusza / szakálla van have a good / bad jó / rossz kapcsolata van
wear make-up sminkeli magát relationship with sy vkivel
personality személyiség get on well with each other jól kijönnek egymással
characteristic features jellemzô tulajdonságok keep in touch with sy kapcsolatot tart
friendly barátságos show respect tiszteletet tanúsít
generous nagylelkû give advice tanácsot ad
honest ôszinte avoid arguments elkerüli a vitákat
fun-loving mókakedvelô obey engedelmeskedik
funny vicces have different lifestyles / más az életstílusuk /
easy-going laza circle of friends / tastes / baráti körük / ízlésük /
ready to share önzetlen, adakozó clothing styles öltözködési stílusuk
confident magabiztos argue about sg with sy vitatkozik vmirôl vkivel
creative kreatív quarrel 1. veszekedés
energetic energikus 2. veszekszik
lively eleven make peace / make up kibékül
patient türelmes hurt sy megsért, megbánt
reliable megbízható call sy names sérteget
cheerful vidám pick on sy utazik / pikkel vkire
helpful segítôkész mock sy csúfol, gúnyol
outgoing társaságkedvelô threat sy fenyeget vkit
easy-going laza hit sy megüt vkit
down-to-earth gyakorlatias bully sy terrorizál, megfélemlít
moody szeszélyes take away sy's money / elveszi vki pénzét,
nervous ideges cell phone mobiltelefonját
cautious óvatos precaution elôvigyázatosság
jealous féltékeny
selfish önzô MEN & WOMEN ROLES IN SOCIETY
cheeky szemtelen social role társadalmi szerep
boastful dicsekvô typical professions tipikus nôi / férfi szakmák
quick-tempered lobbanékony for men / women
forgetful feledékeny be the breadwinner kenyérkeresô
shy félénk be the head of the family családfô
envious irigy earn / make money pénzt keres
maintain the family eltartja a családot
FRIENDS & FRIENDSHIP make a successful career karriert csinál vmiben
make friends barátokat szerez in sg
close / best friends közeli / legjobb barátok get in higher positions magasabb pozícióba kerül
circle of friends baráti kör balance work and family összeegyezteti a munkát
similarities and differences hasonlóságok és és a családot
különbségek a 24-hour job 24 órás munka
have sg in common van vmi közös bennük take care of the home vezeti a háztartást
share feelings / megosztja az érzéseit / housewife háziasszony
secrets with sy titkait vkivel raise the children felneveli a gyerekeket
be interested in the ugyanaz érdekli ôket stay at home with the otthon marad a (beteg)
same things (sick) kids gyerekekkel
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nurse the elderly relatives ápolja az idôsebb rokonokat hearing aid hallókészülék
share responsibilities / megosztja a felelôsséget / use sign language jelnyelvet használ
duties / housework kötelességeket / házimunkát blind vak
behave politely udvariasan viselkedik white (walking) stick fehér bot
offer one’s seat átadja a helyét service dog segítô kutya (pl. vakvezetô,
help to carry heavy segít cipelni a nehéz rohamjelzô)
objects / the bags tárgyakat / a táskákat be paralyzed lebénult
let the woman go first elôreengedi a nôt people in wheelchair kerekesszékes emberek
open / hold the door kinyitja / tartja az ajtót physically accessible akadálymentesített
for a woman a nônek buildings épületek
wheelchair ramps kerekesszékes rámpák
RESPONSIBILITY, TOLERANCE low floor buses / trams alacsonypadlós buszok /
take responsibility felelôsséget vállal vmiért / villamosok
for sg / sy vkiért disabled toilet akadálymentesített wc
teach by example példát mutat disabled parking place / mozgáskorlátozottaknak
serve as a role model példaképül szolgál permit fenntartott parkoló /
be sensitive / open to sg érzékeny / nyitott vmi iránt mozgáskorlátozott
make an effort igyekszik parkolási engedély
treat sy with respect tisztelettel bánik vkivel push a wheelchair kerekesszéket tol
respectful tisztelettudó be house ridden házhoz kötött (betegség miatt)
notice észrevesz be bedridden ágyhoz kötött
understand / tolerate / megérti / tolerálja / therapy terápia
accept differences elfogadja a másságot rehabilitation rehabilitáció
show tolerance toleranciát tanúsít care / nursing home ápolási otthon
fight stereotypes küzd a sztereotípiák ellen nursing aid ápolási segítség
people with different ethnic eltérô etnikai hátterû /
backgrounds / of different vallású / kultúrájú FAMILY HOLIDAYS
religions / cultures emberek a family get-together családi összejövetel
multicultural society multikulturális társadalom throw a birthday party születésnapi bulit rendez
VOLUNTARY WORK invite relatives / friends /rokonokat / barátokat /
volunteer önkéntes munkát végez guests vendégeket hív
school requirement iskolai követelmény birthday cake születésnapi torta
community service közösségi munka blow out the candles elfújja a gyertyát és
help sy around you segít vkinek a környezetében and make a wish kíván vmit
help the needy / segít a rászorulóknak / balloon léggömb
the poor a szegényeknek graduation ballagás
poverty szegénység engagement eljegyzés
underprivileged groups hátrányos helyzetû wedding esküvő
csoportok wedding ceremony / receptionesküvői szertartás / lakodalom
orphan / orphanage árva / árvaház wedding anniversary házassági évforduló
women's / children's shelter nôi / gyermek menhely St. Nicholas / Santa Claus Mikulás / Télapó
old people's home idôsek otthona the birth of Christ Krisztus születése
soup kitchen népkonyha Christmas Eve / Day szenteste / karácsony
serve meals ételt oszt napja (25.)
sort food / clothes donations étel- / ruhaadományt válogat Boxing Day karácsony másnapja (26.)
donate adományoz decorate the house feldíszíti a házat
clean / feed animals állatokat gondoz / etet set up a Christmas tree karácsonyfát állít
in shelters menhelyen make / buy / wrap / get / ajándékot készít / vásárol /
charity event jótékonysági rendezvény give presents becsomagol / kap / ad
fund-raising event adománygyûjtô esemény wish (sy) a Merry Christmas boldog karácsonyt kíván
auction sg off elárverez vmit go to church / templomba / éjféli misére
the midnight service megy
DISABILITIES go to the Christmas mass elmegy a karácsonyi misére
disabled person / people fogyatékkal élô ember(ek) eat special foods különleges ételeket eszik
with disabilities fishsoup halászlé
have a physical / mental testi / szellemi fogyatékkal stuffed cabbage töltött káposzta
disability élô poppy-seed roll mákos beigli
social isolation / integration társadalmi elszigeteltség / gingerbread mézeskalács
integráció New Year's Eve szilveszter
positive / negative attitude pozitív / negatív hozzállás New Year's Day január elseje
deaf siket wish (sy) a Happy New Year boldog új évet kíván
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make a New Year’s resolution újévi fogadalmat tesz night gown hálóing
eat lentils lencsét eszik collar gallér
stay up until mindnight éjfélig fennmarad turtle neck garbónyakú
drink champagne pezsgőt iszik long / short sleeved hosszú / rövidujjú
Good Friday nagypéntek button gomb
Easter Sunday / Monday húsvétvasárnap / -hétfő zip fastener cipzár
the resurrection of Christ Krisztus feltámadása pocket zseb
Easter Bunny húsvéti nyuszi high-heeled / low-heeled / magas / alacsony sarkú /
paint / gather eggs tojást fest / gyűjt flat shoes lapos cipő
water / sprinkle the girls meglocsolja a lányokat trainers sportcipő
Mother's Day anyák napja sandals szandál
boots bakancs / csizma
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS slippers papucs
bank holiday munkaszüneti nap accessories kiegészítők
commemorate sg megemlékezik vmiről jewels ékszerek
Hungarian Revolution and magyar forradalom és bracelet karkötő
War of Independence szabadságharc ring gyűrű
wear a rosette kokárdát visel necklace nyaklánc
Labour Day a munka ünnepe earring fülbevaló
joining the EU az EU-hoz való csatlakozás scarf sál
Foundation of the State államalapítás gloves / mittens kesztyű / egyujjas kesztyű
fireworks display tűzijáték cap / hat sapka / kalap
the Revolution of 1956 1956-os forradalom cotton pamut
the Day of the Dead halottak napja denim farmer(anyag)
visit the cemetery elmegy a temetőbe leather bôr
light a candle gyertyát gyújt woollen gyapjú
BRITISH AND AMERICAN HOLIDAYS silk selyem
Guy Fawkes’ Day Guy Fawkes napja (Anglia) velvet bársony
(5 November) plain egyszínű
St. Patrick’s Day Írország védőszentjének patterned mintás
(17 March) ünnepe striped csíkos
Independence Day (4 July) a függetlenség napja (USA) polka-dotted pöttyös
Valentine’s Day (14 February) Valentin-nap checked kockás
Halloween (31 October) Halloween tight-fitting szûk, testhezálló
Columbus Day(12 October) Amerika felfedezésének napja baggy bô, buggyos
Thanksgiving (last Thursday a hálaadás napja (USA) sporty sportos
of November) formal ünneplő
casual lezser
FASHION AND CLOTHES smart elegáns
wardrobe ruhatár / ruhaszekrény ready-to-wear konfekció
outfit szerelés, öltözék tailor-made méretre készített
coat / fur coat kabát / bunda dress properly alkalomhoz illôen öltözik
jacket zakó / dzseki (un)fashionable divatos, divatja múlt
blazer blézer old-fashioned ódivatú
cardigan kardigán traditional hagyományos
sweater / pullover / jumper pulóver conservative konzervatív
vest mellény stylish / trendy stílusos
shirt ing hand-me-down clothes testvértôl örökölt ruhák
suit öltöny / kosztüm be in fashion divatos
tie nyakkendő go out of fashion kimegy a divatból
belt öv dress in the latest fashion a legújabb divat szerint öltözik
a pair of trousers / jeans nadrág / farmer follow fashion követi a divatot
skirt szoknya ignore fashion nem követi a divatot
dress / evening dress ruha / estélyi ruha dress in good / bad taste jó / rossz ízléssel öltözködik
shorts rövidnadrág reflect one’s personality tükrözi a személyiségét
tracksuit melegítő sg matches sg vmi megy / illik vmihez
underwear fehérnemű sg fits sy vmi jó vkire (méretben)
bra melltartó sg suits sy vmi illik vkhez
pants / panties alsónadrág / női alsó put on sg felvesz vmit
socks / tights zokni / harisnya take off sg levesz vmit
pyjamas pizsama dress up kiöltözik
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3 OUR ENVIRONMENT CONVERSATION

3/1 WHAT DOES YOUR ROOM LOOK LIKE?
Please describe your room. My room is quite (nice / small / big) ...
I have (white / blue / orange) … curtains and (white / beige / blue / yellow) ...
walls.
My favourite colours (pale blue / lilac / cream / bright green) and (orange /
red / dark blue / purple) … are dominant in my room.
What furniture do you have I have (a big old armchair / quite a comfortable bed / a desk / some
in your room? What does it posters) … in the (corner / centre) ... of the room.
look like? What is it made of? There are some (armchairs / bookshelves) …, which are made of (wood /
metal / glass / plastic) …
My (bed / desk / wardrobe / bookshelves) … is / are of (metal / wood /
fabric) …
What do you have on the I have (posters / pictures / photos / calendars) … all over the walls.
walls? My mum doesn’t like my (decoration / posters / paintings) …, because it is /
they are so (horrible / awful) …
Instead of putting up (posters / photos / bookshelves) … on the walls,
I like (my own / my little sister’s) … (paintings / drawings) …
How would you like to My room is not very nice, so I would like to (redecorate it / change the
change your room? Why? colour of the walls / put up wallpaper / have some new furniture) …
I am really bored with it, that’s why I want to (paint it myself / change the
style of furniture) …
I would like to have a new (desk / TV / bed / colour for my room) …
What is special about I think my room really reflects (my / my sister’s / my brother’s) …
your room? personality.
I have personally decorated my room, so (it really looks the way I want it /
it is really cosy) ...
My room is exactly the way I like it.
3/2 COULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR HOME, PLEASE?
Where do you live? Unfortunately, I live in a flat which is (quite small / a long way from the town
centre / not very spacious / quite dark and cold) ...
My parents have just bought a house which is (quite big / very comfortable /
in the suburbs / nice and bright) ...
We have a house with (several rooms / a nice garden around it / two
storeys) ...
What kinds of rooms Our house is not very big, so we only have (two bedrooms / a kitchen /
do you have? a bathroom / a toilet / a living room) ...
We live in a relatively small flat in a block of flats, so we don’t have (many
rooms / a dining room / a garden / a garage) …, only (a small kitchen / a
parking lot in the front) ...
We live in a two-storey house; on the ground floor we have (a living-room /
a bathroom / a kitchen / a hall / a pantry / a laundry-room) ... and on the
first floor we have (three bedrooms / two bathrooms / two walk–in closets /
a study) ...
What does the living-room / The (living-room / kitchen / dining-room) ... is quite (big / small /
bedroom / study / kitchen / comfortable / spacious / bright / modern) ...
bathroom look like? There is / are (a big sofa / a modern dining table / a wooden staircase /
antique paintings) ... in the (study / dining-room / living-room / hallway) ...
We have a/an / the (TV-set / washing machine / toilet) ... in the (living-room /
laundry-room / bathroom) ...
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What are the dominant The dominant colour / colours in the (living-room / bedrooms / bathroom /
colours / materials / styles? kitchen) ... is/are (blue / light yellow / different shades of brown / white and
lilac) ...
We prefer (wooden / metal / modern / traditional) ... furniture in the
(living-room / whole house / bedrooms) ...
My parents tried to furnish the house in a/an (Mediterranean / country /
old-fashioned / very modern) ... style with (lots of old furniture / pastel
colours / furniture they inherited from their grandparents) ...
What do you think the I think a house (is much bigger / is more comfortable / offers more space /
difference is between is more intimate) ... than a flat.
living in a house and In a house you can have (your own bedroom / parties any time / more
living in a flat? space to store things) ...
Flats usually don’t have (an attic and a cellar / so many rooms / a separate
toilet and bathroom / a garden) ..., so (they are less comfortable / they offer
less comfort) ...
3/3 WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE IN A TOWN OR IN A VILLAGE IN THE FUTURE?
What is it like to live Living in a town is (very exciting / hectic / never dull) ...
in a town? There are a lot of (cultural / entertainment / shopping) ... facilities and
(schools / banks) … you can choose from.
There are a lot of opportunities if you want to (go out / eat out / do sports /
work) ...
Unfortunately, you can’t (enjoy the fresh air / go for a walk in the woods /
have a lot of animals around you) ...
What is life like It is an ideal place to (grow up / enjoy nature / grow fruit and vegetables) ...
in a village? but I miss (the shops / the malls / public transport) ...
Village people are (peaceful / calm / friendly / hospitable / gossipy) ...
In a village you can’t (find many sights / go to the theatre / make
use of many service facilities) ..., but you can (reach everything easily /
keep animals) ...
What are the main Some people say that (towns / villages) ... are (safe / dangerous / clean /
differences between dirty) ...
living in a town and Life in a town is (busy / stressful / tiring) ..., but at the same time it is (more
living in a village? challenging / hectic) and full of (adventure / entertainment / excitement) ...
A (town / village) ... offers (fewer opportunities / more challenges / lower
salaries / higher wages / worse health care / better employment facilities) ...
Why is it good / not good You can have (nice flowers / flowerbeds / animals) …, but you have to (feed
to have a garden? animals / dig the ground / rake the leaves in autumn) ...
You never have enough time to (enjoy birdsong / do the harvest / mow the
lawn) ...
It’s a good feeling to (eat your own fruits / relax in a deck-chair / plant a tree) ...
Would you prefer to live I would prefer to (live in the town because my friends are there / live in the
in a town or in a village? village where my relatives live / live on the outskirts of a town) ...
Why? I cannot imagine (living on a housing estate / keeping pets in a block of
flats / commuting every day) ...
It is not an easy question, but if I had to decide I would choose (the town /
the village) ... because of (the fresh air / the rich history / unspoilt nature /
the picturesque countryside) ...
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3/4 COULD YOU TELL ME SOME WORDS ABOUT YOUR TOWN OR VILLAGE?
Where do you live? I live in (Zalaegerszeg) ..., which is (a small village / a town near the capital
Where is it situated? city of Hungary) …
It has a very unfavourable/favourable location because it is situated
(close to / far away from) … (Budapest / Lake Balaton / the town) ...
It has over (eight thousand) … inhabitants.
What can you find in the It has a lot of (old buildings / interesting monuments / tourist attractions /
village / town? historical sights) …
Several (statues / narrow streets / parks) … can be found here.
It is also famous for its (historical city centre / cathedral / great hotels) …
What kind of services It offers a lot of (great places to stay / good restaurants / shopping
does it offer? centres / parks) …
The town has a (sports centre / theatre / cinema / university / library) …
There is also the opportunity to (go shopping / watch films / go to
concerts / go to athletic events) …
What kinds of tourist There are several (galleries / museums / monuments / buildings) ... worth
attractions are there? (visiting / seeing) ...
The most famous (statue / monument) ... (represents Glory / reminds
us of historic moments / depicts a great historic figure) …
A lot of tourists come here every year to visit the ( … Museum /
famous … church) ... , which is (in the centre / on High Street / famous for) …
What are the main cultural / Several (cultural/sport events / street parades) ... are organised in
sports / etc. events in (Szeged) …
your town or village? Personally, I like the (summer festival / … concert / … events) ... the most.
If you want some entertainment during (the summer / the winter / your
vacation) …, you should really see the ( ... Festival / ... Event) …, which is
held on (10th August) … / from … to … .
3/5 WHAT KINDS OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS ARE THERE AROUND YOU?
What kinds of plants do you We have a lot of (potted plants / cut flowers in the living-room) ...,
have in your house and especially around special occasions such as (graduations / birthdays /
garden / orchard? namedays / Mother’s Day) ...
Our garden is full of (willow / pine / snowball / oak) ... trees and (rose /
thuya / lilac) ... bushes.
We have huge flower beds in front of the house with lots of (daisies
marigolds / tulips / lilies) ...
What kinds of vegetables As we have a huge garden, we grow the most necessary vegetables, for
and fruits do you grow example, (carrots / onions / celeries / tomatoes) ... at home.
at home and which do you In our orchard we have (plum / apricot / apple / pear / cherry / sour cherry /
buy at the market? peach) ... trees.
We don’t have a garden, so when we want to eat (potatoes / paprika /
cucumber / corn / radishes) ... we have to buy them in the supermarket or
at the market.
What are the most common Most of my friends have a (cat / dog / parrot / hamster / guinea pig) ... as
pets and animals people a pet, but one of my classmates has a (spider / snake / turtle / canary /
usually keep? rabbit) ...
Some people keep exotic / unusual animals at home such as (some sort of
snake / a monkey / a ferret) ...
I always wanted to have a (German shepherd / talking parrot) ..., but my
parents wouldn’t let me have one. Instead, I got a (cat / canary / fish) ...
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Are there any other animals In villages people still have (hens / chickens / geese / sheep / pigs / goats /
people keep around the house? ducks) ... around the house.
My grandmother told me that they used to have (horses / cows / turkeys) ...,
but she is getting old, so she doesn’t keep them any more.
People mostly keep (chickens / pigs / turkeys) ... for (their meat) ..., but a
(cat / dog) ... can also (guard the house / catch mice) ...
What kinds of animals are Exotic animals such as (lions / zebras / polar bears / panthers / elephants) ...
kept in zoos? Why? are mostly kept in zoos because they (are almost extinct / need a special
environment and/or climate / are dangerous) ...
In the (Budapest / Veszprém) ... zoo there is even a (camel / giraffe / ostrich /
panda / chimpanzee / cheetah / hippopotamus) ...
Some people say it is cruel to keep these animals there, but I think (it can
save them from extinction / it is a great experience for children / they are
taken good care of) ...
3/6 WHAT IS THE CLIMATE LIKE IN HUNGARY?
What is the climate like The climate in Hungary is continental which means that (we have four
in Hungary? seasons / winters can be cold / spring weather is usually unpredictable /
summers are warm) …
There are big differences between (the seasons / summer and winter
weather) …
The average temperatures (are between +8 and -12 / go up to 20-25 / go
below zero) … degrees in winter / summer.
What is the weather like Winters are generally (cold / freezing / chilly / snowy) ... and people have to
in the different seasons wear (warm clothes / a winter coat / boots) ...
and how do people dress? The (warmest / rainiest / driest / coldest / sunniest) ... season / month is
(August / February / summer) …
In summer we often have (high temperatures / lots of sunshine / showers /
thunder and lightning) ...
What is your favourite My favourite season is (spring / summer / autumn / winter) … because I
season and why? can (skate / ski / swim / eat grapes) ... and it is ideal for (walking / fishing /
camping / organizing a garden party / surfing) ...
There is /are a lot of (snow / rain / sunshine / wind / storms) ... so I like /
don’t like …
I like (sunny / bright / good / predictable) ... weather, so the best season
for me is (summer) …
Why is it useful to watch I always watch the weather forecast because I can (choose my outfit / plan
the weather forecast? my day / be informed about cold/warm fronts) ...
I like to check the weather because (I don’t like to get wet / I want to know
when to go on holiday) ...
I can decide whether I need (an umbrella / a raincoat / a scarf / gloves) …
What was the weather It was extremely (hot / cold / rainy), ... the temperature was (over 30
like yesterday? degrees / below zero) …
The weather forecast was wrong because there was (no blizzard /
rain / wind) ...
It was ideal for me to (go swimming / hike / sit out in the garden) ...
What do you know about I’ve learned in (biology / geography / physics)… that (the Earth will warm up
climate change and the by a few degrees celsius in the future / the seasons will soon vanish /
so-called greenhouse effect? extreme weather conditions such as the hurricanes in the US are probably a
result of it / people using fossil fuels such as oil and coal cause it /
deforestation is making it even worse)…
The greenhouse effect is actually a natural process, it (means that the sun’s
energy is kept in the atmoshpere and it heats the Earth up / supports life)…,
however, (these gases are getting out of balance / the increase in carbon
dioxide increases the greenhouse effect as well / cutting down trees, using
fossil fuels, car exhaust fumes, industrial air pollution increase it)...
Because of the increased greenhouse gases (the polar ice caps are
melting / the sea level is increasing / the Gulf stream might change course
or slow down)....
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3/7 WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU COULD PERSONALLY DO TO PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT?
What can we do in our I think it is very important to be aware of (environmental problems / air
everyday lives to protect pollution / water pollution) …
the environment? I always (recycle my rubbish / use environmentally friendly things) …
We don’t have to do big things, just start small, for example (switching off
the lights in the rooms / not using too much water / not throwing litter away
in the streets) …
I have also tried to convince my family and friends to use (less water / less
electricity / public transport more often) ...
What is the relationship I believe car fumes can (increase the greenhouse effect / destroy the ozone
between the use of layer / cause breathing problems / reduce the amount of oxygen) ...
cars and air pollution? Instead of going by car, we could (go by bus / use public transport / use
What other means bicycles / use scooters) …
of transport do we have? Companies could use (trains / ships / planes) ... for transportation purposes
instead of (lorries / trucks / cars) ...
What do you know about The most well-known energy sources nowadays are fossil fuels such as coal
the energy sources in and oil, but (solar energy / wind power) … are also becoming more and
the world? What happens more popular.
if they run out? As the traditional energy sources are running out, we could start using
alternative energy sources such us (solar energy / earth heat) …
The increasing lack of fossil fuels will cause problems in (the economy /
powering engines eg. cars) …
What do you know of the I know (of) some organisations such us (Green Peace / Earth Watch) … which
world organisations which try to save (the environment / animals) …
try to protect / conserve / Several organisations came into being to (help / protect / save) … (the
save the environment and environment / endangered species) ...
species from extinction? They (hand out leaflets / organise conferences/protests/campaigns) ...,
What are their methods? and try to (call attention to endangered species / make people aware of
global warming / advise on energy conservation) ...
Why is it important to It is important to (save / protect / help) … (our environment / animals from
preserve the environment extinction) ... because in 50 or 100 years’ time we will not have (enough
and save rainforests / food or energy / certain species) ...
animals from extinction? I think it’s not only our environment but the next generations’ too, so we
should start to (rethink our way of life / consider the problems of energy) …
People say, if we don’t do something now, in (a hundred years’ time) ...
the Earth will (become exhausted / run out of resources) …
What is the Kyoto protocol? I’ve (never heard of it / learned about it in geography / read about it on the
Have you ever heard of it? internet / heard about it in our environmental group)...
I know that (it’s an international agreement to cut back air pollution / it was
first agreed on in the late 1990s / almost all countires ratified the treaty,
except for the US and Canada who only signed it)...
I know that it’s about the world’s countries fighting against air pollution, but
(I don’t think it’s very effective / the biggest polluting countries are still not
contributing enough) ...
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3/1 ENQUIRE ABOUT A FLAT
You are a school leaver and you are going to university next September in another town. You would like to rent a
flat. You have found an advertisement in the newspaper. Call the owner (played by the examiner) and ask him / her
about the following:
l size / number of rooms

l location / public transport possibilities
L A T f o r rent! 9
l furniture
F 776 24 6
l monthly rent.
ll 0 6 4 0
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Start by greeting the owner of the flat.
3/2 ARRANGE YOUR ROOM
You are redecorating your room at home. Persuade your mother / father (played by the examiner) to buy the follo-
wing pieces of furniture and explain why you need them.
Start by telling your mother / father that you need some new pieces of furniture.
3/3 ORGANISE A SIGHTSEEING TOUR FOR AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Your British friend (played by the examiner) is staying with you for a week. It is Saturday morning. You want to plan
your afternoon and the evening. Suggest a variety of programmes and sights to your friend. Include the following:
l ask what he / she prefers

l offer possible places (museums, churches…)
l explain what there is to see there (statues, paintings…)
l suggest some evening entertainment.
Start by telling your friend that you want to take him / her out somewhere this afternoon.
3/4 CHOOSE A PET
Your parents promised you a pet for your birthday. Now you are in a pet shop with your mother and you have to
decide on one pet. Ask the shop assistant (played by the examiner) about the following:
l how long they live

l how to care for them
l equipment needed
l price.
Start by greeting the shop assistant.
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3/5 GIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEATHER
It is May and your English penfriend is coming to Hungary tomorrow (Sunday) for 10 days. Now you are talking to
him / her (played by the examiner) on the phone. Tell him / her about the following:
l the current weather

l weather conditions for the next five days
l predictions for those days you can’t see
l what clothes to bring.
Start by greeting your friend on the phone.
3/6 EARTH DAY
It’s Earth Day. You belong to an environmental group and would like to do something to mark the occasion. Discuss
the following options with your fellow activist (played by the examiner) and decide on one of them:
l collecting rubbish in the forest

l volunteer work at the animal shelter
l planting a garden.
Start by telling your fellow group member that you should do something on Earth Day.
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A – Good afternoon! Can I speak to . . . ?

B – Speaking. Good afternoon.
A – I have seen the advertisement in the newspaper and I have a few questions about the flat.
B – What would you like to know?
A – How big is it?
B – It is 56 m2.
A – How many rooms are there?
B – There is a living room, an American-style kitchen and two bedrooms each with a bathroom. One of the
bedrooms has a walk-in closet.
A – It sounds good. Where is the flat situated?
B – It is near the city centre. It’s ten minutes by car.
A – How can it be reached by public transport?
B – You can get to the nearest bus stop in two minutes.
A – Is there any furniture in the flat?
B – No, the flat is empty.
A – How much does it cost for a month?
B – 70,000 forints plus overheads.
A – Thank you very much. I will think about it.
B – You’re welcome. Bye.
A – Bye.
A – Hi …!
B – Hi …! What’s up?
A – I’d like to talk to you. I was thinking, now that we’re redecorating my room I might need some new
pieces of furniture.
B – What do you mean?
A – I mean that some of them are quite old and run-down. After all, I’ve had them since I was small.
B – You’re right. And which ones do you mean exactly?
A – My bed, for example. It squeaks and there’s a huge hole in the middle of the mattress. It gives me quite a
back ache.
B – Why didn’t you say that earlier? We could’ve bought a new one already. What kind of bed would you
like to have?
A – A double bed would be nice.
B – What do you need a double bed for?
A – I’m quite tall, I would have plenty of room on it.
B – OK. We’ll get you a new bed. Is that all?
A – Actually, another TV would also be great.
B – What’s wrong with your TV?
A – It takes up too much space, it heats up the room in summer and it’s ancient. It doesn’t even have a USB
port. It’d be such a great thing to have a flat screen TV.
B – What on earth is a USB port?
A – Never mind!
B – Look, I’m not sure we can afford to spend so much all at once.
A – Can I get it for my birthday? Or Christmas? Or both?
B – I’ll talk to your mother / father about it.
A – Thanks …! Oh, and one more thing: the computer desk.
B – I know it’s old and too small for you.
A – It is indeed.
B – We could replace it with the desk in the study until we can buy a new one. Nobody’s using that. What do
you think?
A – I’m fine with that. Thanks!
B – That’s OK.

A – Hey …!
B – Hi …! How are you?
A – I’m fine. How are you?
B – Not too bad, thanks.
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A – Look, I have an idea! Would you fancy going on a sightseeing tour in town with me today?
B – Sure! What a splendid idea! What are we going to see?
A – What would you like to see?
B – Do you have any old buildings here in town?
A – Well, the town is more than a thousand years old so I think we’ll find some.
B – Wow! A thousand years old?
A – Yes, and some of our kings are buried here.
B – I would definitely like to see that!
A – OK, then we’ll go to the Garden of Ruins in the town centre.
B – Sounds good. I’m taking my camera. What else will we see there?
A – There are some statues, churches, museums, the Bishop’s Palace, the brand new promenade,
and even a freshly redecorated Turkish bath.
B – They all sound fantastic! Do you have any zoos or adventure parks around here?
A – Unfortunately, we don’t. We never had any zoos. There aren’t too many in the whole country actually.
B – I see.
A – A few years ago there was a plan to create an adventure park next to the town swimming pool, but it was
never carried out.
B – What a pity! But I’m sure the historical buildings will make up for that.
A – I’m sure they will. By the way, do you have any plans for the evening?
B – No, I don’t. What do you have in mind?
A – I was thinking, if we are already in the town centre, we could go to one of the pubs there.
B – OK, I’m game!
A – Great! Shall we go? We have a lot to see today.
B – Sure! Let’s go!
3/4 CHOOSE A PET
A – Good afternoon.
B – Good afternoon. How can I help?
A – I would like to have a pet, but I have no idea what to choose.
B – Do you live in a house or in a flat?
A – I live in a flat.
B – Then I wouldn’t suggest you choose a dog or a cat or any of the bigger animals because they need more
space and open air.
A – What else can you offer then?
B – Let me see. We have very nice parrots.
A – How long do they live?
B – Small parrots usually live for 15-20 years.
A – Great! What do they eat?
B – They eat seeds and fruit. We sell special parrot food, if you need some.
A – Do they need any special care?
B – Only their cage needs to be cleaned once a week.
A – Can they talk?
B – Unfortunately, these ones are not able to learn to talk.
A – What a pity! Do you have anything else?
B – We have some beautiful goldfish. What do you think of them?
A – I’m not sure. How long do they live?
B – The lifespan of a goldfish in captivity can go over 10 years.
A – How much care do they need?
B – The aquarium needs to be cleaned regularly and you have to pay attention to the water temperature and
oxygen level.
A – Oh, that’s too complicated for me. Are there any other small animals?
B – We have one more to offer. Look at this cute little hamster. Unfortunately, they only live for 2-3 years.
A – What do they eat?
B – They eat fresh fruit, vegetables and insects, but practically all foods are suitable for them.
A – Where do you keep a hamster?
B – They are usually kept in cages. You can choose a cage from these shelves as well, if you like.
A – OK, I think I’ll choose the hamster. How much is it?
B – It is 1240 forints. Would you like to buy a cage and some food as well?
A – Thank you. We have a cage at home, but I would like to take some food as well.
B – I would suggest you buy some seeds and give it some fresh fruit or vegetables occasionally.
B – Bye.
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A – Hello! It’s . . . calling from Hungary. I’d like to talk to . . . .

B – Speaking.
A – Hi! Are you ready to come to Hungary?
B – Yes, I am, more or less.
A – Have you packed everything?
B – Actually, not yet because I don’t know what the weather will be like in Hungary in the next 10 days.
A – OK. It’s quite pleasant and warm right now, so we have typical May weather. The temperature is around
23 ºC but we have light rain.
B – And what about tomorrow?
A – About the same, but a bit warmer.
B – I see. And what about next week?
A – Well, for some days it will be the same. Until about Tuesday. There will be showers, but it will be pleasantly warm.
B – And after that?
A – After that it’ll only be slightly cloudy and it’ll get warmer each day. By the end of the week it will be almost 30 ºC.
B – That sounds good. And what about the week after that? Do you know anything about it?
A – Well, all I’ve heard is that it will get warmer and drier, so we’ll have fantastic weather.
B – That’s good.
A – Yes, it is. We can go to the beach to swim and have fun.
B – So what kind of clothes do you think I should bring with me?
A – Comfortable ones. And a raincoat as well. You should also bring some clothes which you can wear in good
weather. You know, some tops, T-shirts, shorts, skirts. And don’t forget to bring your bikini.
B – OK, I won’t.
A – So, do you have everything?
B – I think so. Thanks for the information.
A – You’re welcome. See you at the airport tomorrow.
B – OK. Bye.
3/6 EARTH DAY
A – I think we should do something on Earth Day, after all we’re representing the environmental group
in the school.
B – It’s a great idea! Have you thought of anything special?
A – I have a few ideas, I just don’t know which one we should do.
B – Tell me!
A – For example, we could collect rubbish in the forest where we usually go in biology lessons to check out
the trees and bushes and everything, you know. I’ve noticed that it’s full of litter. It’s really a shame.
B – Yes, this is a good idea and everyone knows this forest.
A – And everyone likes it too.
B – You’re right. Shall we go to the director and ask her / him about it?
A – Wait! I have some more.
B – Right! I’m all ears.
A – We could also check if anyone would like to do some voluntary work at the animal shelter.
B – OK. I guess we have people here who like animals.
A – I’m pretty sure of that. And my third idea was to plant a garden somewhere in the city.
B – Well, that’s also good, but we would need money to buy the plants.
A – Or we need a garden nursery who would donate some.
B – Or that.
A – So what do you think?
B – I think the first one is the best.
A – Yes, I agree. We all have a connection to that forest and it really promotes the idea of environmental
protection, doesn’t it?
B – Yes, absolutely. So where do we start?
A – I think we should ask the school director if we can do it. Then we contact the Forestry Department and
let them know that we’d like to collect the rubbish there. If both agree, we can make some posters and
promote our project.
B – You’re a great organiser!
A – Thanks! I hope it’ll be popular among the students. It would be nice to have more of them enthusiastic
about our cause.
B – Right. So shall we go to the director?
A – Yes, let’s ask her / him.
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3/1 YOUR HOME
These pictures show different parts of a house. Compare and contrast them. Include the following
points:
l rooms in a house
l the way they are furnished
l the functions of these rooms
l your room.
3/2
3/2 HUNGARY
These pictures show famous sights in Hungary. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l famous historical sights in Hungary

l entertainment and cultural facilities
l your favourite sights
l sights worth seeing in your neighbourhood.
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3/3 LIVING IN A TOWN OR IN A VILLAGE
These pictures show places where people live, in the city and in the country. Compare and contrast
them. Include the following points:
l the advantages and disadvantages of living in these places

l the activities you can do in the city and those you can do in the country
l why people decide to live in them
l your present home and your idea of your future home.
3/4 PETS
These pictures show different pets people keep at home. Compare and contrast them. Include the
following points:
l usual and unusual pets people keep

l why people keep pets
l what sort of care pets need
l the pet you have / would like to have.
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3/5 SEASONS AND WEATHER
These pictures show places with different climates. Compare and contrast them. Include the following
points:
l weather conditions in these areas

l advantages and disadvantages of these climates
l where you would like to live
l your favourite season.
3/6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
These pictures show different environmental issues. Compare and contrast them. Include the following
points:
l different types of environmental pollution

l consequences of pollution
l ways of protecting the environment
l what you personally do to protect the environment.
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3/1 YOUR HOME
Normally there are many rooms in a house: a living room, a kitchen, some bedrooms, one or more bathrooms and
some utility rooms. In bigger houses or flats you may also have a dining room, a study, a walk-in wardrobe. It’s also
nice if the house or flat has a terrace or a balcony where you can sit out in nice weather. Houses usually also have
an attic, but you can have a basement for a flat as well.
The rooms are usually furnished in a way that they can serve their purpose the best. People spend most of their
free time in the living room, so usually there’s a sofa and armchairs there, a big TV and bookshelves. The bedrooms
are used for sleeping, so we normally have a bed there and a wardrobe where we can put our clothes. Kids also
have a desk in their bedrooms where they do their homework. The kitchens are used for cooking, and dining if there
is no separate dining room. You would normally have a cupboard there with all the pots and pans, bowls, plates,
glasses and cutlery, and a table with four or six chairs depending on the size of the room and the number of people
living there. In the bathroom you normally have a bathtub or a shower, or both, a toilet and a basin. Normally
houses or flats have curtains on the windows and shutters or blinds. Some people like to have lots of potted plants
in their homes as well, others do not have many. People also have carpets in most of the rooms which makes them
more cosy. Attics and basements are usually used to store things that are not used every day.
My room is quite small but very nice. I have a bed, a desk, a bookshelf, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers with
a TV on it. The main colours are purple and cream, and I have some plants too. I was allowed to choose the
furniture when we redecorated a few years ago, so I have everything the way I wanted. I enjoy having my own room
where I can be alone whenever I want to or I can invite my friends.
3/2 HUNGARY
As Hungary is more than a thousand years old, there are a lot of famous historical sights. They are all worth visiting.
Some of the most well-known ones are the Buda Castle Quarter in Budapest, the Banks of the Danube around
Budapest, the old village of Hollókô and its surroundings, the Caves of Aggtelek, the Abbey of Pannonhalma,
Hortobágy National Park, the early Christian Necropolis of Pécs, the Fertô Lake landscape or the Tokaj Wine Region,
to name just a few.
A lot of entertainment and cultural facilities are offered for foreign tourists, but Hungarian people also like visit-
ing them. The country is famous for its hospitality, wines, local dishes and gastronomy. Numerous programmes are
organised all over the country to entertain guests such as concerts, folklore festivals, art festivals, historical and
castle-games, sport programmes, exhibitions and expos. Everybody can find something interesting and entertain-
ing for them.
I have visited many parts of Hungary so far, and my favourite place in Hungary is Buda, which is the oldest part
of Budapest. Sights worth seeing include the so-called Castle district, with the Mathias Church and the
Fisherman’s Bastion. From the top of Gellért hill there is an amazing view over the city and the Danube. The Citadella
was built for the soldiers who died in World War II. The Fisherman’s Bastion, which is located in the Castle district,
was built between 1895 and 1902. Nowadays, it is used as a sightseeing point with a great view over the Pest side
of Budapest.
I live in a small village so we do not have a lot of sights, but when my penfriend visited me I showed her around.
We visited the local manor house which was built in the 18th century by a count and my great-grandfather worked
there as a gardener. There is a picturesque park and a beautiful lake with a forest surrounding the manor house.
We also have a small fire tower from which the whole village can be seen. Sometimes the church is also visited by
tourists, and a local folk centre offers insight into the life of peasants in the past. I like living there and I am proud
of these historical memorials.
3/3 LIVING IN A TOWN OR IN A VILLAGE
In a town there is a wide variety of services and different kinds of facilities such as shopping, entertainment and
employment. There are a lot of possibilities if you are considering schooling, health care and sports facilities. Public
transport is also more widely available than it is in the country. The buses run frequently, and it doesn’t take long
to get to the nearest bus stop. However, there are very few green areas or parks where you can enjoy the fresh air.
Some parts of towns are neglected, dirty and even dangerous. Life is often stressful because of the rush hours,
heavy traffic and the noise.
Life is more peaceful and quiet in a village. People care more about each other and they have closer contacts.
They can enjoy the fresh air, the gentle pace of living. Life is not so hectic, people are more relaxed. In the lives of
village people things such as their garden, growing plants and getting on well with neighbours are important. On the
other hand, they can sometimes feel bored and isolated. There are fewer places to go to and to work at, and
sometimes education and healthcare are not easily available.
I have lived in a block of flats since I was born, but I have always wanted to live in a detached house either in
a village or in the suburbs. Our flat is on the 4th floor so we have to climb the stairs or wait for the lift which often
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breaks down. Our neighbours are very friendly, but the walls are so thin that we can sometimes hear them talking.
Our housing estate doesn’t look very nice. There aren’t many green spaces and the playgrounds are in a bad
condition. Since I have lived in a small flat all my life I wonder what it would be like to live in a detached house in
a quiet village.
3/4 PETS
Lots of people have pets at home. Most of them have the usual ones such as cats, dogs, canaries, parrots, fish or
turtles. You can play or even communicate with some of these animals or you can teach them tricks. I’ve also heard
that some people have quite unusual pets, for example, snakes, mice, rats, ferrets, iguanas, and other exotic
animals. Some of these are even dangerous or you might even need special permits so that you can keep them in
your flat.
Most people keep pets because they want company. It’s nice that when you go home and you don’t live with
your family you still have someone around you that you can take care of and you can talk to, even if they don’t
answer. They say that dogs are poeple’s best friends, and even cats can provide company if you’re lonely. Some
dogs are not only kept for this reason, but also to guard the house or garden, or even to hunt. Other animals are
not really kept for these reasons.
Anyone who’d like to have pets needs to think of the care and time they require. We need to feed them, take
them regulary to the vet, play with them. Having a pet not only requires time, but money as well.
My parents won’t let me have a pet because we live in a small flat and it would be cruel to the animal to keep it
there. One day, when I’m grown up and I have my own house I would like to have a dog though. I’d go to the animal
shelter and adopt a smaller dog from there. I’d walk it every day and I’d play all sorts of games with it. I think dogs
are extremely intelligent animals and I would like to have one as my best friend.
3/5 SEASONS AND WEATHER
Weather conditions can be quite different in mountainous and tropical areas. In the mountains it’s usually cold,
rainy and foggy and above a certain level you can have snow all the year round. Usually there are only two seasons,
the cold one with lots of snow and the warmer one without snow. The air is usually very clean in the mountains,
and lots of people travel to these areas if they want to breath in fresh air. At the end of the winter time when the
snow melts people have to be careful about avalanches in these areas, they can be quite dangerous. Usually not
many people live in the mountains, people only go there to enjoy winter sports or hike there in the summer time.
Tropical areas are known to be hot all around the year. Usually there’s only one season, hot weather, or maybe
two if there’s a rainy one as well. Tropical places have very pleasant weather day and night, people usually spend
their summer holidays there, or they visit them in winter if they want to enjoy some sunshine and warm water. Some
of the popular tropical destinations have months when they have extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes
and typhoons. These can also be dangerous.
I’ve always lived in a continental climate and I got quite used to having four seasons, although they seem to have
vanished a little. We normally have a very cold winter with sub-zero temperatures, then a pleasant spring with some
showers and sunshine, then quite a warm summer with occasional heat waves and some thunder and lightning,
and finally a not so pleasant grey, foggy and chilly autumn. I like to have this variety, I think, so I don’t plan to move
elsewhere just for the climate.
My favourite season is spring, I absolutely love to see how nature is reborn each year. Trees blossom and flowers
bloom. We enjoy the first real sunshine of the year, and I particularly like the smell of spring, it is so fresh that you
want to keep your window open all the time. I wouldn’t trade this feeling for anything.
3/6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
There are many different types of pollution, for example air, water, atmospheric and even noise pollution. The first
two are usually caused by different substances or materials, so-called pollutants. The main causes of water pollution
are sewage, various chemicals (fertilizers, insecticides, etc.), lead or oil spills. These can get into the water through
industrial spills or dumping or tanker catastrophes. Polluted water is very dangerous not only because it endangers
the flora and fauna living in the water but also because it may affect sources of drinking water in inhabited areas
from underwater springs. Air pollution is usually caused by industry and by exhaust gases from vehicles. These
contain carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides which can cause major health problems such as asthma, allergy, etc.
There are various things people can do to preserve nature and create a healthier environment. They can recycle
some of their rubbish, plant trees which in return will produce oxygen, use bicycles and public transport instead of
cars, and find alternatives to aerosols. These all contribute to a healthier environment and, fortunately, more and
more people are beginning to realize it.
I think we don’t necessarily have to do big things, but we should think responsibly about our environment and
do everything we can for it. I personally always recycle as much rubbish as I can and try to save energy and water
by using them only when I need them, and I never drop any litter in the streets.
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3 OUR ENVIRONMENT WORD LIST
HOUSING basin mosdó

(detached) house (családi) ház bathtub fürdőkád
semi-detached house ikerház shower cubicle zuhanyfülke
terraced house sorház tap csap
bungalow földszintes ház made of wood / metal / fából / fémből / üvegből /
a two- / three-storey két- / háromemeletes glass / plastic műanyagból készült
building épület
fence kerítés HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS
ground floor, first floor földszint, első emelet broom seprű
block of flats háztömb dustpan lapát
housing development lakótelep vacuum cleaner porszívó
stairs, staircase lépcső, lépcsőház washing machine mosógép
landing lépcsőforduló lawnmower fûnyíró
flat / apartment lakás kitchen appliances konyhai eszközök
a three-room flat háromszobás lakás microwave oven mikrohullámú sütô
downstairs, upstairs alsó szint(en), felső dishwasher mosogatógép
szint(en) fridge / freezer hûtô / fagyasztó
hall(way) előszoba, folyosó electric / gas cooker elektromos / gáztûzhely
kitchen konyha sandwich maker szendvicssütô
pantry kamra toaster kenyérpirító
dining room étkező food mixer / processor / konyhai robotgép /
sitting room nappali blender turmixgép
study dolgozószoba hand blender botmixer
bedroom hálószoba tea / coffee maker tea- / kávéfôzô
walk-in closet gardróbszoba cutlery evôeszközök
bathroom fürdőszoba knife kés
laundry-room mosókonyha spoon kanál
balcony erkély fork villa
terrace terasz plate tányér
attic padlás(szoba) pots and pans edények
cellar pince glass pohár
ceiling plafon mug bögre
wallpapered tapétázott coaster poháralátét
painted festett serviette / napkin szalvéta
whitewashed fehérre meszelt
CITY LIFE / COUNTRY LIFE
curtain függöny
city / town nagyváros / kisváros
shutter redőny
in the countryside vidéken
blinds reluxa
industrial area ipari zóna
floor padló
green belt zöldövezet
parquet floor parketta
(on the) outskirts külváros(ban)
wall-to-wall / fitted carpet szőnyegpadló
(in the) suburb kertváros(ban)
carpet szőnyeg
district kerület
sofa kanapé
commute ingázik
coffee table dohányzóasztal
cultural / shopping / kulturális / vásárlási /
wall unit szekrénysor
sports facilities sport lehetőségek
bookcase könyvszekrény
employment opportunities munkalehetőségek
bookshelf könyvespolc
public transport tömegközlekedés
desk íróasztal
light / heavy traffic kis / nagy forgalom
swivel chair forgószék
traffic jam dugó
painting festmény
rush hour csúcsforgalom
dining-table étkezőasztal
noisy hangos, zajos
double bed franciaágy
(over)crowded (túl)zsúfolt
bunk beds emeletes ágy
air pollution légszennyezés
bedside-table éjjeliszekrény
impersonal személytelen
dressing table fésülködőasztal
slow pace of life lassú élettempó
mirror tükör
peaceful nyugodt
alarm clock ébresztőóra
quiet csendes
wardrobe (ruhás)szekrény
dull / boring unalmas, egyhangú
chest of drawers komód, fiókos szekrény
cut off / isolated elszigetelt
potted plant cserepes növény
institutions intézmények
cupboard konyhaszekrény
town / city hall városháza
sink mosogató
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court of justice bíróság butterfly pillangó
community centre közösségi ház blackbird rigó
GP's surgery háziorvosi rendelô pigeon galamb
chemist's gyógyszertár birdhouse madáretetô
sports hall / field sportcsarnok / -pálya garden furniture kertibútor
multi-storey car park többszintes parkoló deckchair nyugágy
playground játszótér sun umbrella napernyô
swimming pool medence
LANDSCAPE pond tavacska
flat sík swing hinta
hilly dombos sandpit homokozó
mountain(ous) hegyes
wooded erdôs ANIMALS
woods erdô pet kisállat
meadow rét puppy kiskutya
wheat / corn field búza- / kukoricamezô kitten kiscica
vineyard szôlô, szôlôskert, guinea pig tengerimalac
szőlőhegy hamster hörcsög
orchard gyümölcsöskert goldfish aranyhal
pasture legelô turtle teknôc
spring forrás aquarium akvárium
brook patak parrot papagáj
river bank folyópart canary kanári
IN THE GARDEN exotic birds egzotikus madarak
be green fingered kertmániás cage kalitka / ketrec
grow vegetables / fruit / zöldségeket / gyümölcsöt / snake kígyó
plants növényeket termeszt spider pók
plant ültet care for / tend sg gondoz vmit / törôdik
weed gyomlál vmivel
spray permetez walk the dog kutyát sétáltat
pick fruit gyümölcsöt szed feed the cat megeteti a macskát
harvest szüretel change the water friss vizet ad
flowerbed virágágyás take a pet to the vet elviszi az állatorvoshoz
geranium muskátli farm / domestic animals háziállatok
petunia petunia breed animals állatokat tenyészt
begonia begónia hen tyúk
daisy százszorszép lay an egg tojást rak
tulip tulipán duck kacsa
lilac orgona goose (pl. geese) liba
lily of the valley göngyvirág turkey pulyka
forget-me-not nefelejcs pig disznó
pansy árvácska cow tehén
blossom rügyezik sheep birka
bloom virágzik goat kecske
fruit trees gyümölcsfák rabbit nyúl
evergreens örökzöldek wild animals vadállatok
bushes bokrok deer szarvas
lawn gyep fox róka
mow the lawn füvet nyír wolf farkas
dig the ground felássa a talajt wild boar vaddisznó
rake the leaves összegereblyézi squirrel mókus
a leveleket bat denevér
insects rovarok owl bagoly
bee méh hedgehog sündisznó
ladybird katicabogár (polar) bear (jeges)medve
worm kukac whale bálna
ant hangya dolphin delfin
fly légy shark cápa
bug bogár penguin pingvin
mosquito szúnyog crocodile krokodil
snail csiga hippo víziló
ostrich strucc
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giraffe zsiráf (alternative) energy sources (alternatív) energiaforrások
natural habitat természetes élôhely nuclear energy / waste nukleáris energia /
wildlife reserves vadrezervátum hulladék
endangered species veszélyeztetett fajok wind / solar energy szél- / napenergia
become extinct kihal recycling újrahasznosítás
adopt an animal örökbe fogad egy állatot climate changes éghajlati változások
global warming globális felmelegedés
CLIMATE AND WEATHER ice caps jégsapkák
climate éghajlat greenhouse effect üvegházhatás
continental kontinentális ozone layer ózonréteg
temperate mérsékelt deforestation erdőirtás
tropical trópusi rainforests esôerdők
season évszak starvation éhínség
weather forecast idôjárásjelentés epidemics járványok
average temperature átlaghômérséklet environmental protection környezetvédelem
change for the worse rosszabbra fordul environmental groups környezetvédô csoportok
it's 32 degrees Celsius / 32 (Celsius-)fok van campaigns kampányok
centigrade protests tüntetések
it's 10 degrees below zero mínusz 10 fok van environmentally friendly környezetbarát
it's freezing fagy selective waste collection szelektív hulladékgyűjtés
it's freezing cold dermesztô hideg van separate waste szétválogatja a szemetet
it's chilly hűvös van recycle rubbish újrahasznosítja a szemetet
it's pretty mild outside egész enyhe idô van kint compost organic waste komposztálja a szerves
it's pleasantly warm kellemes meleg van hulladékot
it's unbearably hot elviselhetetlen forróság save water / electricity takarékoskodik a vízzel /
van árammal
heat forróság collect used batteries összegyűjti a használt
heat wave hôhullám elemeket
drought szárazság use recycled paper újrapapírt használ
flood áradás
changeable szeszélyes
dry száraz
wet csapadékos
cloud / cloudy felhő / felhôs
overcast borult
fog / foggy köd / ködös
wind / windy szél / szeles
sun / sunny nap / napos
storm / stormy vihar / viharos
shower zápor
sleet ónos esô esik
it's raining cats and dogs szakad az esô
heavy storm heves vihar
it's thundering dörög az ég
it's lightning villámlik
rainbow szivárvány
it's snowing havazik
snowfall hóesés
it's melting olvad
Indian summer vénasszonyok nyara
ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
pollute / pollution szennyez / szennyezés
air / water / industrial levegô- / víz- /
pollution ipari szennyezés
exhaust fumes / gases kipufogó gázok
carbon monoxide szénmonoxid
unleaded petrol ólommentes benzin
chemicals vegyi anyagok
smog szmog
acid rain savas esô
breathing problems légzési problémák
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4 SCHOOL CONVERSATION
4/1 WHERE DO YOU GO TO SCHOOL?
Which school do you attend? I attend (… Secondary School / … Grammar School / … Vocational School)
which is famous for its (strict teachers / ... special English classes /
high-standard of teaching / school choir) ...
My school has a good reputation in the town because (it has strict
requirements / of its well-qualified staff / of its great management) ...
I go to a special (German / Maths / English / Art / P. E.) ... class.
What do your school The (huge / old / modern) … school building is situated (next to a park / at
building and the a busy intersection / on the outskirts / on our housing estate / in our street) ...
classrooms look like? There are about (25) … classrooms, and they are decorated with (flowers /
posters / charts / maps / pictures / photos of the class) ...
We have our own classroom, and I like it because it’s (very cosy /
well-equipped / spacious) ...
The (blackboard /desks / chairs / computers) … is/are in (good / bad) …
condition.
What kinds of special We have (a library / a computer lab / a gym / extensive school grounds) …
classrooms and facilities with a lot of (books / computers / sports fields) ...
does your school offer? Our well-equipped (biology / chemistry / language) … classroom offers
good opportunities for learning.
We could have more (books / computers / classrooms) … in (the library / the
computer lab / the school) ...
What do you like most I like the way teachers teach/treat us because it’s (motivating / challenging /
about your school? interesting / just) ...
I’m lucky to have such classmates who (help each other / respect the
teachers / are ambitious / are well-behaved / are motivated) ...
It is worth going to (. . . Grammar School) ... because there are a lot of
(extracurricular activities / parties / events / competitions / balls /
excursions) ...
4/2 WHAT SUBJECTS DO YOU HAVE AT SCHOOL?
How many lessons, Almost every day I have (maths / literature / English / German / history) ...
study circles, training lessons, but on (Mondays / Tuesdays) ... I have no (maths / physics / PE) ...
sessions and private lessons On (Mondays / Wednesdays) ... I have a (chemistry / biology) ... (lesson /
do you have a week? study circle) ... in the afternoon, so I have a really long day.
My timetable is quite full on most days, I usually have (five / six) ... lessons.
What subjects do you This year I have had (my favourite / interesting / quite boring) ... subjects,
study and what do you learn such as (chemistry / geography) ...
about during these lessons? In (biology / literature) ... we mostly (learn / read about / do) ...
My school is well-equipped so we can do a lot of experiments in the
(chemistry / biology / physics) ... laboratories.
What is your favourite My favourite subject is (geography / English / history) ... because (I have
subject? What are the always been interested in it / we have very exciting lessons) ...
subjects you don’t like? I have never been fond of (maths / physics / literature / PE) ... because (it’s
too difficult / I don’t really like learning dates/numbers/words/doing exercises) ...
I especially like (biology / history / philosophy) ..., but I can’t stand
(geography / chemistry) ...
What else would you like I think (technology and design / social studies / cooking / household
to learn at school? management / driving) ... would be useful to learn.
I don’t understand why we have to study (chemistry / biology) ...,
(information technology / Russian) ... would be much more (useful /
interesting / fun) ... to learn.
I’ve heard that students in other countries have (music / technology / social
studies) ... lessons, which are very (interesting / motivating / useful) ...
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4/3 WHAT KINDS OF DIFFERENT WAYS ARE THERE TO LEARN? HOW CAN THE INTERNET BE
USED FOR LEARNING?
How do you usually study I learn (pretty quickly / very slowly)... so when we have a test (I never worry /
for school? How do you prepare I’m always relaxed / I’m always prepared / I’m totally scared / I’m very
for lessons, tests, exams? nervous) ...
When I have to learn something by heart I usually (read it several times /
make small reminders / start learning it a few days earlier so I have time
to memorise / do it sentence by sentence) ...
I usually (practise / swot / read) ... a lot for (tests / exams) ... because I (hate
taking tests and exams unprepared / think it’s really important to achieve
good results) ...
What other possibilities I think it’s important to (read a lot of newspapers and books / watch the news
are there to broaden your regularly / read scientific magazines / go to the library and borrow books /
knowledge? watch documentary films on TV)... so that we can broaden our knowledge.
We can learn a lot by (working and helping at home / taking on student jobs /
travelling / watching foreign language TV channels / surfing the internet /
chatting with foreign people in chat rooms / looking up things on the internet /
having hobbies / taking part in extracurricular activities)...
My school now has (interactive whiteboards / wireless internet access / laptops
with webcams / kindles / notebooks)... that we can use in certain classes
and they are a lot of fun and give us a lot of motivation to learn.
How does the internet The internet (is a great source of information / brings everything close to us /
affect learning? What do you provides lots of learning possibilities).... because (you can access it almost
use the internet for? everywhere / you can find the answers to every question)...
So far I haven’t used the internet too much but (I had a class at school where
we used learning portals and since then I quite like it / I think it is very useful
and I plan to practise English with the help of internet-based practice
programs)....
I personally (do research for my school papers online / have my own website
about dogs / have a blog on the internet where I post articles about movies /
like using the internet search engines to find out interesting facts about
history / like watching BBC documentaries online)... and I find it very (useful /
educational / interesting / entertaining)...
Have you heard about I’ve never tried any online courses (but I think they could be very good / and I
online learning? Have you ever don’t think I’ll ever try any / but I’ve heard that there are many available on the
tried any online courses? internet)....
Yes, I’ve heard about them and (I think they give us huge possibilities / some
of them are said to be very good / I hope I can take one in the future / I’m
interested in trying them)....
Last summer I actually took a course in (literature / English / mathematics /
science)... which was hosted by (a foreign university / the BBC / the Ministry
of Education).... and I found it very (interesting / educational)...
I think online courses are (useful / motivating)... but (they will never take the
place of traditional tutoring / real student-teacher interaction is better / on-site
learning is more interesting / connecting and making friends with other
students are not always easy in online courses)... so I think their use will
remain limited for a while.
4/4 WHAT LANGUAGES HAVE YOU LEARNED SO FAR?
How long have you been I learnt (German / English / Russian) ... in (primary school) …
learning languages? I have been learning (French / Spanish / Italian) … for (two) … years.
I don’t have much experience with (learning foreign languages) … yet, but
(I would like to learn some Japanese one day / I have already enrolled
on a Spanish course)…
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What are your personal I like to learn languages by (listening to the radio / listening to music /
methods? watching TV / reading books / reading newspapers and magazines / surfing
the internet) …
I usually (chat with my friends / write e-mails / translate songs) … in (English /
German / Italian) … to improve my (vocabulary / speaking skills / writing
skills) …
I think it’s really useful to (read magazines / watch foreign channels / watch
films in their original version) … for practice.
Why are languages I can use my knowledge when I (go abroad / chat with my foreign friends /
important in your life? meet a foreign tourist) …
Sometimes I (have to translate things for my parents / have to give directions
to a tourist / read texts in other languages) …
As I would like to work in the (tourism / business / wellness) … sector, I think
it is really important for me to (learn languages / speak at least two
languages / speak English and a second foreign language) …
Why is English considered English is spoken all over the world.

a world language? It became a world language, partly due to British conquests around the
world.
It is the international language of (communications / science / business /
aviation / information technology) ...
Where do you think you will It can be used in many areas of life, for example, (at my future workplace /
use English in the future? on holidays / translating manuals / watching movies in the cinema) …
I think English is worth learning because (it is an international language /
almost everybody understands it abroad / most workplaces require some
knowledge of it) …
I will use it a lot in my career as well ...
4/5 WHAT ELSE DO YOU DO AT SCHOOL BESIDES STUDYING?
What kinds of after-school We have (folk dancing classes / training sessions / matches / choir
activities are there practice) ...
in your school? There is a wide variety of (study circles / remedial tutorials / clubs) ...
You can be a member of the (basketball/football team / orchestra / choir) ...
What kinds of cultural events Every year we organise (various competitions / language evenings / film
are there in your school? clubs) ...
We go to (theatre performances / concerts / the opera house) ...
The cultural life of our school is very rich because we regularly invite (guest
lecturers / famous actors / actresses / artists) ... to (chat with them / make
an interview with them in the school magazine) ...
What are the main events Every year we have the (annual school days / freshmen’s camp /
during the school year? school-leavers’ ball) ...
Traditionally there are (class excursions / camps / balls / theatrical
performances) ... (at the beginning of the school year / around Christmas).
The (annual school days / trips / class performances) … always attract a lot
of students.
Which extracurricular I never miss the (choir practice / football training sessions) ...
activities do you take I don’t have enough time, so I’m not a member of the (handball team / choir /
part in in the afternoon? drama group) ... although I would like to be.
I’m not good at (Maths / Physics) ..., so I have to go to (remedial tutorials /
study circles) ...
What is your favourite event I couldn’t imagine our school life without (class trips / the annual school
or activity at your school? days / parties) ...
I can hardly wait for the (school-leavers’ ball / Christmas party / school
camp) ...
My favourite event is the (fancy-dress party / end of the school year
ceremony) ... because it’s (so funny / of such a high standard) ...
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4 SCHOOL SITUATIONS
4/1 GET INFORMATION ABOUT A SCHOOL
You are a student journalist and you have to write an article about an English secondary school. You are interviewing
a student from Oscar Wilde Grammar School to get information. Ask him / her (played by the examiner) questions
about the following topics:
l school facilities
l subjects / foreign languages taught
l extracurricular activities
l trips.
Start by greeting the student.
4/2 CHOOSE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
You have the opportunity to take up one extracurricular activity in the afternoon. You are discussing the three
options with your best friend (played by the examiner). Decide on one of them and justify your choice.
film club basketball painting
Start by telling your friend that you can choose one extracurricular activity.
4/3 CHOOSE A CAMP
You are planning to go to a school summer camp. The school offers three camps: a sports camp, a language camp,
and an arts and crafts camp. To be able to decide on one of them, go to the school secretary (played by the exam-
iner) and inquire about the following:
l location and time

l activities
l facilities
l price.
Start by greeting the secretary.
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4 SCHOOL SITUATIONS
4/4 ENQUIRE ABOUT A LANGUAGE COURSE
You need to improve your English so you go to a language school. Ask the school receptionist (played by the examiner)
about intermediate language courses starting in the summer and choose one of the courses.
l the time and place of the lesson

l the number of lessons
l the size of the group
l the price.
Start by greeting the receptionist.
4/5 ANNUAL SCHOOL DAY
It’s the traditional ‘School Day’ at school next month. You are a member of the student board and you are helping
the leader of the student board (played by the examiner) with the organization. Decide what to include in the
programme in order to attract the most students. Choose two of the following programmes:
l basketball championship among the classes

l interview with actors of the local theatre
l dance show (class 10C)
l disco.
Start by telling the leader of the student board that you want to discuss the ‘School Day’programme.
4/6 PERSUADE YOUR FRIEND TO TRY AN ONLINE COURSE WITH YOU
You have seen a website with really interesting and free online courses from top universities. You meet your best
friend (played by the examiner) and try to convince him/her to take up a few together. Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of the courses and decide on a few to take.
Start the conversation by greeting your friend.
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4 SCHOOL SAMPLE SITUATIONS

A – Good afternoon! I am writing a report about secondary schools and I would like some information
about your school.
B – What would you like to know?
A – First of all, what kinds of facilities does the school have?
B – Oh, there are plenty. For example, we have a library with a wide variety of books, a well-equipped gym and
a sports hall. We also have a canteen quite close to the school building and a modern computer room. Several
computers are installed in the IT classroom for free use and, of course, we also have special labs for certain
subjects.
A – What subjects are these?
B – Let me see. We have a chemistry lab and a biology laboratory. We also have a special classroom for physics
lessons. I think our music and art classrooms are also well-equipped.
A – What about languages?
B – We have three language labs with TVs, DVD players and VCRs, HI-FI systems, laptops and a whiteboard. They
are decorated with maps of the UK, Germany and France, pictures and special charts to help the students
learn the languages.
A – Talking about languages, what languages are available at your school?
B – Apart from the main languages, which are English and German, students can choose French, Italian, Spanish
and Russian as a second language.
A – What kind of programmes does the school offer to its students?
B – There is a wide range of programmes. For example, we have the annual school days during which we have
guest lecturers on different interesting topics, musical and theatrical performances, game shows, etc. We also
have trips to certain foreign countries, for example, to Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, to mention just
a few.
A – Are these trips during the academic year or during the holidays?
B – Both. During the summer holiday the school organises trips to foreign countries and summer camps as well.
A – What kinds of summer camps?
B – For example, language camps, sports camps, or simply camps for different subjects.
A – It sounds interesting and very exciting. Have you ever participated in such a camp?
B – Yes, I have. It was a language camp. It was very good. The atmosphere was very relaxed and we learned a lot.
There is usually a native speaker in the language camps as well, so it is very exciting.
A – It all sounds very good.
B – And there are some more things. We are also in contact with various student exchange programmes and
we have extra lessons where we can choose from practical subjects such as typing, cooking, gardening and we
can even learn to drive. They are a lot of fun!
A – Sounds interesting!
B – They are indeed! And we work together with various charity organisations to help elderly, homeless and sick
people and also to protect the environment.
A – That’s very nice of you. Thank you very much for the information. I will send you a copy of the report.
A – Bye.
A – Hi …! Have you seen the notice board?

B – Hi …! No, I haven’t. What did you see there?
A – They are starting three afternoon classes and we can sign up for one of them if we want to.
B – Really? I haven’t heard about it. What sorts of classes are they?
A – There is a film club, basketball training and a painting class.
B – Wow! They all sound nice!
A – Yes, but there’s a restriction. We can only choose one.
B – That’s fine, I don’t think I would have time for more than one anyway. What do you think of them?
A – The film club sounds really interesting although it doesn’t say what we would do there. It only says that our
media teacher will do it.
B – I like Ms Potts, she is very enthusiastic, I think she might have some great ideas.
A – Yes, she may do.
B – And the others?
A – Well, I’m afraid basketball is not my sport. I’m too short for it. But it could be great for you.
B – I don’t know. I already go to training at a youth club, I don’t think I need any more basketball training.
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A – OK. The third one is painting.
B – Will they provide the tools?
A – Good question! The leaflet doesn’t say that either.
B – I see. So what should we do?
A – We might ask the teachers what they know about these classes.
B – Right, that’s a good idea.
A – Or we could go for the film club. I mean we both like the teacher, we’re both interested in the topic, so
why not?
B – I’d like to ask Ms Potts first so that I have an idea what we would do there. If I’m going to spend two more
hours in school, I would like to spend it on some meaningful activities.
A – Sure! Let’s go and ask Ms Potts.
B – OK, let’s do that.
4/3 CHOOSE A CAMP
A – Good morning Mr / Ms …!
B – Good morning …! What can I do for you?
A – I’d like to sign up for a summer camp and I wanted to ask about the possibilities.
B – Sure! We have a sports camp, a language camp and an arts and crafts camp. What would you like to
know?
A – Where are these camps?
B – The sports camp is at Lake Velence, the language camp is in Városlôd, and the arts and crafts camp is in
Lovasberény. Do you know these places?
A – I’ve never heard of Városlőd and Lovasberény.
B – Right. Városlôd is between Veszprém and Ajka, a very nice little village in the hills, and Lovasberény isn’t
far from Székesfehérvár.
A – I see. And when would these camps take place?
B – The sports camp is in August, the other two are in July.
A – And what do you know about the programmes? What are we going to do there?
B – Well, at the sports camp you can try all sorts of water and ball sports, at the language camp you have language
lessons with a native speaker, and at the arts camp you can paint and sculpt.
A – Right. They all sound good. Do you know anything about the accommodation?
B – Of course. There are nice bungalows at Lake Velence, triple bedrooms in Városlôd, and tents in Lovasberény.
That one sounds quite adventurous, doesn’t it?
A – I’m not sure about that. What about the prices?
B – I think they are quite reasonable. The arts camp is the cheapest, and the language camp is the most expensive.
Do you know which one would you like to sign up for?
A – I’m thinking about the sports camp. I like sports and it sounds really nice to me. It’s not the most expensive
either. I’m not sure about the time though, we might go on holiday around that time. I think I’ll discuss it with
my parents.
B – Yes, please do so.
A – How long do we have to decide?
B – You still have a few weeks, but it also depends on the interest.
A – OK. I’ll get back to you before the end of this week. Thank you for your help!
B – You’re welcome.
B – Good afternoon. How can I help?
A – I would like to enquire about summer courses.
B – All right. What would you like to learn?
A – I would like to learn English. What courses can you offer?
B – We have three courses starting in the summer.
A – What level are they?
B – They are all intermediate courses.
A – When are they?
B – Let me see. There is one in Room 16 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.00-7.30 p.m., another one in
Room 24 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10.00-11.30 a.m. and the third one is in Room 19 on
Saturdays from 8.00 until midday.
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A – How many lessons do they include?
B – 30, 50 and 60, respectively.
A – How many students are there in one group?
B – It depends. The limit is 15 students for the courses, except for the Saturday course where we work with
8 students.
A – How much do these courses cost?
B – The 30-lesson course costs 25,000 forints, the 50-lesson course costs 45,000 forints and the 60-lesson
course is 50,000 forints.
A – Well, I would like to choose a longer course to be able to learn as much as possible, but I cannot attend
the Saturday course, so I think I will choose the 50-lesson course.
B – All right. Please fill in the forms in the lobby and bring them to me. You will also have to take a placement
test.
A – Thank you.
A – Hi!
B – Hi!
A – We need to discuss the programme for the School Day.
B – All right.
A – There are four events we can choose from.
B – What are they?
A – First of all, we could have a basketball championship among classes.
B – Not a bad idea. What else?
A – We could invite some actors from the local theatre to make an interview.
B – What do you have in mind?
A – Well, we could do it in the gym because there is a lot of space for the audience. What about setting up a
stage there?
B – Yes, that’s a brilliant idea.
A – And the stage could be used for the dance performance of class 10C as well.
B – What about the disco at the end? We have it every year.
A – Yes, that’s on the list, but we can only choose two events. I think we should choose programmes which
involve as many students as possible.
B – Um, that’s tough.
A – I know but we have to make a decision.
B – What do you think?
A – Well, I think the basketball championship involves a lot of students either as players or as supporters.
B – What about the other one?
A – The disco is a traditional programme. Students would be very disappointed if we left it out.
B – You’re right.
A – Ok, I’ll tell the director our decision.
A – Hi …!
B – Hi …! You look really excited. What’s up?
A – It’s good that we’ve met. I wanted to tell you something.
B – Go ahead!
A – I was thinking about what we could do in the summer and I’ve found some online courses.
B – Online courses? Where?
A – Actually I’ve found a website which lists courses from top US universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Berkeley,
MIT, etc. It’s called “Open Culture”.
B – Wow, but are they open to everyone?
A – Sure! Anyone can take them.
B – And the subjects?
A – There are courses in all sorts of subjects. Classical history, literature, science, engineering, economics, basically
everything. You’ll see.
B – And how do we apply for them?
A – We don’t have to. The video and audio material is posted online, we just download and watch them. I mean
some of these are on YouTube! I never would’ve thought that.
B – Wow! Me neither. How about the costs? Are they expensive?
A – They are all free. I was only looking for free classes.
B – That’s good. I’m still not sure about them though. Why should we take any?
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A – Well, for one, I think we might need to brush up our language knowledge. They offer all sorts of language
courses.
B – Really? English as well?
A – Yes, English as well. We could start with that. We could check it out and see if we want to try any more
courses.
B – Do you think we would understand them?
A – Well, we don’t have to take rocket science or brain surgery courses. There are some about films and the
arts too. Those could be fun!
B – OK. You’re right. We could practise some English and it would also be nice to take part in them before
we actually go to university.
A – Right. It’d be a great experience.
B – Are we going to do them together?
A – Sure! How about Saturday mornings? Shall we do them then?
B – Why not? That sounds good!
A – OK, then I’ll see you tomorrow at our place. We’ll try the first one.
B – Fine! I’ll be there.
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4/1 YOUR SCHOOL
These pictures show different schools. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l facilities at these schools (rooms and equipment)

l where students can learn more
l your dream school
l your present school.
4/2 SCHOOL SUBJECTS
These pictures show different school subjects. Compare and contrast them. Include the following
points:
l subjects you have at school and what they cover

l subjects you would like to study at school
l the most popular subjects in your class
l your favourite subject(s) and the reason(s) why you like them.
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4/3 TYPES OF LEARNING
These pictures show different types of studying. Compare and contrast them. Include the following
points:
l types of lessons and learning environments

l how students feel in each of these situations
l the advantages and disadvantages of these methods
l your preference and experiences.
4/4 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
These pictures show extracurricular activities at school. Compare and contrast them. Include the
following points:
l the most common extracurricular activities

l how students can learn from them
l reasons for attending such activities
l your experiences, preferences.
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4/5 SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS
These pictures show school celebrations and special occasions. Compare and contrast them. Include
the following points:
l the events and school celebrations in your school

l the most popular ones and the reasons why students love them
l events students usually dislike and why
l your personal opinion and experiences.
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4/1 YOUR SCHOOL
Schools can be very different around the world, or even within a country. Richer areas usually have very well-equipped
schools with modern school buildings and everything that can assist learning. Poor places usually have run-down
buildings, big classrooms which are usually crowded, and the equipment is either very old, or missing completely.
I think students can learn most in small groups and in classrooms which are equipped with modern audio-visual
equipment. They should have a welcoming atmosphere and students should feel encouraged there.
I think it would be ideal if all students had the possibility to learn with the best equipment everywhere in the world.
For me a dream school would have a library with audio and video resources, a canteen with plenty of healthy food, a
good gym, a swimming pool, nice bright classrooms with interactive boards, wireless internet connection, netbooks
for all students, and science labs. I think hands-on experience is very important in learning and we would be much
more motivated if we could try things out and not only read about them.
My present school is quite nice, it has pleasant classrooms with comfortable chairs and desks and some of them
have whiteboards. The rooms are well-equipped, although we don’t have a lot of modern gadgets. We have a good
canteen where we can buy our lunch every day, but unfortunately our gym is very old and run-down. We have a huge
schoolyard with old trees and lots of bushes and it is nice to sit out in spring or summer and spend the breaks
outdoors, it’s very relaxing. All in all, I think my school is very nice and I would recommend it to everyone.
4/2 SCHOOL SUBJECTS
Different schools have different subjects. For example, primary schools and secondary schools have general
subjects. Grammar, literature and history belong to the humanities. Students learn about past battles and rulers
in history, about writers and poets in literature and about the structure and rules of their mother tongue in grammar.
Science subjects are geography, biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. We learn about the Earth, the laws
of nature, elements, natural materials, plants and animals, about the human body and about numbers.
Every school offers foreign language classes as well, mostly in English and German, but some offer Italian, French,
Spanish and even Russian. We have lighter and easier subjects such as PE in which we do all sorts of sports, art
where we usually paint, and music where we listen to music, but in some cases we learn about their history too.
Vocational schools have additional subjects where students can learn a trade and they can practice them in labs
and in workshops.
I think it would be nice to learn more practical things in school such as how to handle money. It would be useful
if we could learn about insurance policies, investment funds and bank loans. They will be important when we grow
up. I would also find typing and driving useful, for example.
In my class history is the most popular subject I think. We have a great teacher who not only tells us about past
battles, but who encourages us to act them out too. We have a huge table with small toy soldiers and we always
play around with them, acting the battles out. We use the internet as well when we research fun facts about history.
We all enjoy them a lot.
Apart from history I like languages very much. I’m learning English and German and I plan to take the language
exams soon in both. I like them because I travel a lot with my family and I can use this knowledge abroad to
communicate with local people. I also surf the net in my free time and I’m member of the Chicago Bulls online fan
forum where I can chat about my favourite basketball team with people all around the world. I think it’s very
important to speak foreign languages.
4/3 TYPES OF LEARNING
There are different methods of teaching and learning. Learning in smaller or bigger groups usually takes place in a
classroom, either in a school or in a language school. Classroom learning can give students a chance to make their
learning more active because there is an opportunity to share your ideas and knowledge not only with the teacher
but also with other students. Maybe that’s why it is more suitable for open-minded, outgoing students with great
self-confidence. However, it isn’t the right method for shy and reserved students. They might feel more comfortable
in a one-to-one tutoring situation with a private teacher.
One-to-one tutoring is a great method for those students who need more attention because they have some
learning problems at school or want to learn at their own pace. This type of lessons usually takes place in the
home of the private teacher or at the student’s home. The student is alone so he or she cannot cheat with the
homework or with the tests. He or she has to do all the tasks, answer all the questions, pay attention all the time
and prepare for clases. This might put him or her under great pressure and stress, but students mostly choose this
way of learning to get good results quickly.
Online learning is a quite new form of learning, but it’s getting more and more widespread around the world. There
are courses on the internet in practically every subject and students can start these courses whenever they want.
Some of them are free, while others have a fee, and there are also courses where you can earn college credits or even
degrees. I think these are very useful for those who want to spend their free time studying. Students can also access
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them with a computer from anywhere and at any time. Even if students don’t meet each other in these courses, they
can chat with each other online and share their experiences and thoughts there. I think it’ll become one of the most
important ways of learning in the 21st century.
I think learning in small groups is the best way of learning for me because I like discussing different topics and
ideas in class with other students. I like conversations and the atmosphere of classes because there is always
something to laugh at. All my friends are there and we can support and encourage each other.
4/4 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Our school offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities so it’s not easy to choose. Those students who are
good at playing chess can go to the chess club. If you are fond of folk music you can go to folk dance lessons and
become a member of the folk dance group which has frequent performances. The school drama group is very
successful, but there are a lot of rehearsals. Many students sing in the choir or play in the school orchestra. If you
want to do sports there are several sports teams.
These activities are good for teaching social skills because students are among their classmates and friends.
They can learn how to cooperate with others, work in and be part of a team and rely on other students. They learn
certain new activities or they can improve the skills they already have.
There can be several reasons for taking up extracurricular activities. The main reasons are usually that students
are interested in them or they are also talented in that area. Some students attend such activities only because
they are bored, but I think students spend their time on these activities in a meaningful way. Extracurricular
activities are very popular with the students, especially the sports teams because they can move around after
sitting in class for hours. The drama group is ideal for the students who like to be the centre of attention. Students
in general are enthusiastic and take an active part in these activities.
I attend study circles in English and German because I’m interested in languages. I regularly go to handball
training sessions as well. I’m not interested in drama, but I would like to be a member of the choir because they
travel a lot. The only problem is that I can’t sing.
4/5 SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS
There are different school events and celebrations during the school year. For example, the different commemoration
ceremonies on 23 October, on 15 March and some formal and informal events such as the Christmas party, the
school-leavers’ ball, the comic parade and the graduation ceremony. In some cases students can learn by
attending them because the past events they commemorate are part of our country’s history. At other events
students can be together and have a lot of fun. These events create a sense of community and show that the
students belong somewhere.
The most popular event in our school is the comic parade which is in early May and it is followed by the graduation
ceremony. Students in their final year have the serenade the day before this parade, so they are very tired but have
a lot of fun. They usually put on some crazy clothes or costumes and play tricks on people in the streets. Then
they come to the school and do the same with the students. Sometimes they even have performances. On the
following day there is the graduation ceremony where they wear formal clothes. They say goodbye to the school
building, the students and their teachers. Students from other classes recite poems and there are some speeches
and songs as well. The school grounds are usually full of people because all the relatives come to see this event.
It is always very touching.
Although commemoration events are important to teach students to be respectful of tradition, they are not among
the favourite events. In our school we usually have a stage performance by some of the classes. They usually recite
poems and act out some of the events that happened on that day in history. They also sing songs and perform folk
dances. Other events such as the opening and end of the school year ceremonies are not very popular among students
either, for various reasons. They don’t like to stand in the heat, they find the headmaster’s speech boring and they
consider the whole ceremony pointless. They also have to wear formal clothes and the majority of students hate them.
I like these ceremonies and events a lot. I usually take part in the performances because I am member of the
school choir. It is always great to organise these events and be part of them to make others happy and aware of
our history.
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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS STAFF AND STUDENTS

nursery school bölcsôde staff tanári kar
kindergarten óvoda headmaster / -mistress igazgató / -nô
primary school általános iskola deputy head igazgatóhelyettes
secondary school középiskola class teacher osztályfônök
secondary grammar school gimnázium supply teacher helyettesítô tanár
secondary technical school szakközépiskola a fair / strict teacher igazságos / szigorú tanár
vocational school szakmunkásképzô an unfair / lenient teacher igazságtalan / részrehajló
evening school esti iskola tanár
bilingual school kéttannyelvû iskola librarian könyvtáros
private school magániskola technician technikus
church school egyházi iskola school secretary iskolatitkár
college fôiskola caretaker gondnok
university egyetem school board iskolaszék
freshman gólya
SCHOOL BUILDING AND OBJECTS school-leaver érettségizô
main entrance fôbejárat classmate osztálytárs
corridor folyosó top of the class osztályelsô
classroom osztályterem the teacher's pet a tanár kedvence
IT centre számítógépterem well-behaved jó magaviseletû
library könyvtár hardworking szorgalmas
main hall díszterem talented tehetséges
gym tornaterem ambitious céltudatos
changing room öltözô dutiful kötelességtudó
biology / chemistry / biológia- / kémia- / praise sy dicsér vkit
physics storeroom fizikaszertár encourage sy biztat, buzdít vkit
the principal’s office igazgatói iroda pick on sy pikkel vkire
staff room tanári szoba
canteen menza PROBLEMS AT SCHOOL
buffet büfé school rules házirend
lavatory mosdó respect the rules betartja a szabályokat
schoolyard iskolaudvar break the rules megszegi a szabályokat
sports grounds sportpályák be late for school elkésik
school facilities iskolai felszerelés, play truant iskolát kerül
berendezések, eszközök skip lessons / miss classes lóg az órákról
well- / badly-equipped jól / rosszul felszerelt bring an excuse note igazolást hoz
desk iskolapad misbehave rosszul viselkedik
blackboard tábla impolite udvariatlan
chalk kréta provocative provokatív
sponge szivacs cheeky szemtelen
whiteboard interaktív tábla talk back visszabeszél
portable TV set hordozható TV készülék cheat in a test puskázik
projector kivetítô cheat sheet puska
headset fejhallgató prompt súg
copy machine fénymásoló drop out kibukik az iskolából
class register napló
report book ellenôrzô SUBJECTS
coursebook tankönyv timetable órarend
workbook munkafüzet a double period of … dupla … óra
notebook / exercise book füzet break órák közti szünet
pencil case tolltartó lunchbreak ebédszünet
felt-tip pen filctoll term félév
highlighter szövegkiemelô a class specialising in … … tagozatos osztály
eraser radír general subjects általános tantárgyak
file dosszié literature irodalom
pocket calculator zsebszámológép grammar nyelvtan
school bag / backpack iskolatáska / hátizsák history történelem
PE gear tornafelszerelés foreign languages idegen nyelvek
maths matek
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geography földrajz take remedial classes korrepetálásra jár

biology biológia take a test tesztet / dolgozatot ír
chemistry kémia make a mistake hibázik
physics fizika get grades osztályzatot kap
information technology (IT) informatika get top grades in sg kitûnô jegyeket kap
arts and crafts mûvészeti oktatás vmibôl
music and singing ének-zene get an end-of-term report bizonyítványt kap
drama drámafoglalkozás take part / participate részt vesz egy versenyen
P.E. (physical education) testnevelés in a competition
vocational subjects szakmai tárgyak first / second / final round elsô / második / döntô
economy közgazdaságtan forduló
typing gépírás win the first prize elnyeri az elsô díjat
engineering tervezés come second második helyezést ér el
mechanics autószerelés
carpentry ácsmesterség ICT IN EDUCATION
cooking szakácsmesterség ICT IKT (infokommunikációs
gardening kertészet technológia)
sewing szabás-varrás online learning /e-learning online tanulás
bakery pékmesterség web-based learning webes tanulás
hairdressing fodrászmesterség distance learning távoktatás
beauty therapy kozmetikusmesterség have / lack internet access van / nincs internet
extracurricular / tanórán kívüli hozzáférése
after school activities foglalkozások wireless network vezeték nélküli hálózat
study circle szakkör log in bejelentkezik
theatre group színjátszó kör enter the password megadja a jelszót
school choir iskolai kórus press a button lenyom egy billentyût
go to choir practice énekkarra jár click on an icon / a link egy ikonra / linkre kattint
school band iskolai zenekar connect to the internet kapcsolódik az
folk dance group néptánc csoport internethez
handicrafts club kézmûves klub use a search engine böngészôt használ
take up a sport elkezd egy sportot surf / browse the net szörföl / keresgél a neten
volleyball training röplabda edzés use online resourses online forrásokat használ
chess club sakk klub research materials on the anyagot keres a weben
web for a school paper egy dolgozathoz
LEARNING / STUDYING upload / download feltölt / letölt
attend / go to school iskolába jár enrol in an online course beiratkozik egy online
be in class / form twelve tizenkettedikbe jár tanfolyamra
be good / bad at sg jó / rossz vmiben join a web / discussion csatlakozik egy web
ask a question kérdez forum fórumhoz / vitafórumhoz
answer the teacher's válaszol a tanár enter a chatroom belép egy csetszobába
questions kérdéseire build a website weboldalt készít
put one’s hand up jelentkezik word processor szövegszerkesztô
concentrate koncentrál type gépel
pay attention to odafigyel edit szerkeszt
read through sg átolvas vmit undo visszavon
memorise sg memorizál vmit delete töröl
learn sg by heart kívülrôl megtanul copy másol
get the gist of sg megérti vmi lényegét paste beilleszt
do project work projekt munkát végez cut kivág
do some research kutatómunkát végez save ment
make a presentation elôadást tart cursor kurzor
draw a chart táblázatot készít print (out) (ki)nyomtat
analyse sg elemez vmit database adatbázis
do homework megcsinálja a házi store data adatokat tárol
feladatot
copy sy's homework lemásolja vki házi
feladatát
revise átismétel
prepare for a test felkészül a dolgozatra
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EXAMS
swot for an exam magol egy vizsgára
take an exam vizsgázik
oral exam szóbeli vizsga
written exam írásbeli vizsga
practical exam gyakorlati vizsga
take the school-leaving érettségi vizsgát tesz
exam
at intermediate level középszinten
at advanced level emelt szinten
take an entrance exam felvételi vizsgát tesz
be admitted to felvételt nyer vhová
be refused elutasítják a felvételét
pass an exam átmegy a vizsgán
fail an exam megbukik
resit an exam pótvizsgát tesz
graduate from befejezi az iskolát
SCHOOL LIFE
freshman camp gólyatábor
freshman ball gólyabál
freshman initiation gólyaavatás
opening ceremony évnyitó ünnepély
breaking up ceremony évzáró ünnepély
School Days iskolanapok
an open doors day nyílt nap
school-leavers’ ball / szalagavató bál
prom
(ribbon) pinning ceremony szalagavatás
get pinned feltûzik vkire a szalagot
serenade the teachers szerenádot ad a
tanároknak
school leaving ceremony ballagás
say farewell / goodbye to elbúcsúzik
walk through the building bejárja az épületet
sing traditional hagyományos ballagási
school-leaving songs dalokat énekel
organise a funny parade bolondballagást tart
go on a class outing osztálykirándulásra megy
parent-teacher meeting szülôi értekezlet
PTA szülôi munkaközösség
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5/1 WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK IN THE SUMMER OR TO HAVE A PART-TIME JOB?
Why do students have Some of the reasons for having a part-time job are (lack of money /
part-time jobs? boredom) …
There are a lot of people who take up a job because they want to (buy a cell
phone / travel abroad / fulfil their dreams) …
If you get a job, you can (gain experience / make new friends / save
money) …
What are the advantages / It is not easy to (get up early in the summer holidays / work after/before
disadvantages of working school / take so much responsibility) …, but (it gives you more
in the summer? self-confidence / you spend your time in a meaningful way / you can
support your family) …
It’s true that (the salaries are not so high / the working conditions are
sometimes bad) …, but (it is better than nothing / you don’t have any other
choice) …
I can’t say that I am happy when my friends go to (the beach / the
cinema) … and I have to (work / save money) … but it is worth it.
What are the most typical Student job centres usually offer jobs such as (handing out leaflets / working
summer or part-time jobs in a fast food restaurant / monitoring traffic flow / photocopying) …
for students? A lot of students enjoy working as a (babysitter / shop assistant /
gardener) …
Being a (babysitter / gardener) … is not an ideal job for students because it
is too (demanding / dangerous) …
5/2 HAVE YOU EVER HAD A SUMMER JOB? WHAT WAS IT LIKE?
What have your work Last summer I worked as a/an (office assistant / leaflet distributor /
experiences been like so far? shelf stacker) …
It’s the first time I’ve saved some money by (delivering papers /
working in a restaurant / selling hot-dogs on the beach) …
My colleagues/boss were / was always/sometimes (moody / bossy / arrogant) …
I’ve never had a summer job, but my friends always say good things about
working.
It’s sometimes (tiring / exhausting / frustrating / boring) …, but I think
everybody should try it.
What sort of skills and They usually expect that we can use (various machines / the printer /
competencies are usually the fax machine / the computer / the telephone)…, and that we can
needed for the job? (archive files / sort the post / organise documents)…
Other things such as (arriving in time / participating in meetings / preparing
reports / keeping to safety rules / following company guidelines)... are also
important and expected.
In most places students are required to (solve problems / communicate
effectively / use the given technology / take responsibility for their work /
plan ahead / organise their own time)… which will all be needed in the
future as well.
I think it’s important to (have a realistic level of optimism / be energetic and
willing to do what they ask / be able to work independently / have motivation /
work proactively / be able to make decisions / have the ability to prioritize / be
willing to learn and improve / be able to adjust to change / get along with
others)…so that we can be effective and also have a good relationship with
our colleagues.
What were your tasks? At the beginning I just (served coffee / photocopied documents /
What did you do? organised folders / watered the plants)…, but after a few weeks they let me
(work on their computer system / enter data / work on the machines)…
Actually it was quite boring (packing boxes / copying numbers in an Excel sheet /
cleaning tools)… for weeks, but I only did it for the pocket money anyway.
I think I was lucky to have worked in (an office / a factory / a fast food
restaurant / the family business)… because I could (try a lot of things / help
a lot of people / learn a lot of new skills)…
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What was your work routine I usually arrived at (6 in the morning / 8 a.m. / 2 in the afternoon)…
like? started with (a coffee / switching on my computer / changing into my
uniform / breakfast)… then later I (had a chat with the others / met with my
supervisor to discuss the daily tasks / performed my tasks / had my lunch
break with the others)… before I went home, but I never (joined the others
in the gossiping / spent too much time in the buffet)…
5/3 WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO STUDY AFTER GRADUATING FROM SECONDARY SCHOOL?
Where would you like I haven’t decided yet whether I would like to be a (doctor / lawyer /
to study and why? teacher) … or a/an (artist / engineer / scientist) …
I am interested in (medicine / economics / law) … and in (the arts / history /
mathematics / physics) ... equally, so I’m not sure about it yet.
I have always wanted to (be a programmer / be a police officer / be a
businessman/woman / study law / study economics / study programming) …
There are several reasons why I want to become a/an (solicitor /
accountant / fireman): because it needs (intelligence / a variety of
skills / patience / reliability) …
I think there is a great demand for (doctors / lawyers / economists /
nurses / factory workers) ... on the labour market, so I won’t have to
worry about finding a job.
My father/mother is also a/an (accountant / fireman / teacher) …
What do you think your I will probably have (seminars / lectures) … during the day.
daily routine will be like? I guess I won’t have to (learn on a daily basis / do homework every
day) …, but I will have to (study a lot more) … in the exam period.
I will also learn how to (organise my life / manage my money) …
Where would you like I have a couple of possibilities to choose from, for example, (living in
to live when you’re at the student’s hostel / sharing a flat with friends / renting a room
university? somewhere) …
I’m thinking of applying for a hostel room so that I spend less on
accommodation and have more for (food / my hobbies / other necessities /
having fun) …
I guess my only choice is to look for a flat to rent and maybe share it with
some other students.
I will probably (stay at home / live with my parents / move to my uncle’s) …
and commute.
What would you like I can’t wait to start work as a/an (businessman/woman / police officer /
to do afterwards? doctor) …, because that’s what I’ve always (wanted / dreamt of / studied
for) …
Hopefully, I’ll find a job immediately after (university / college) … at a/an (great
company / school / hospital / doctor’s surgery / lawyer’s office) ...
If I apply for a student’s loan, I will have to pay it back.
5/4 CAN YOU IMAGINE WORKING SOMEWHERE AFTER SECONDARY SCHOOL?
Where would you like If I don’t get a place at university, I would like to (go abroad / work
to work after graduation? somewhere / try again next year) ...
I would like to work ( for a big international company / for a small
enterprise / in a school / in a hospital / in a shop) … as a (secretary / nurse /
shop assistant) …
Being a/an (accountant / tax specialist / conductor) … is not the (most
popular / best) … job, but I would like to try it.
I haven’t decided yet what I would like to do, I may apply for a/an (university
scholarship / job abroad / apprentice job in a lawyer’s office) …
As I speak (English / German / French / Italian / Spanish) … I think I can /
could (work for a multinational company / be a tourist guide / live and work
abroad) …
I have attended (bookkeeping / interior design / computer / language) …
courses, which may help in (finding a good/better job / making my
dream come true) …
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My (intermediate / advanced) ... (language / accounting / catering /
manager’s assistant) … certificate qualifies me to work as a/an (accountant /
hostess / office assistant) …
I learned (accounting / bricklaying / truck driving / gardening) … so I can
work as a/an (accountant / bricklayer / truck driver / gardener) …
What will help / hinder you I am generally a (kind / friendly / hard-working) … person, which is useful
when you are looking for a job? if you work with (old people / children / customers) …
Unfortunately, I do not have a (language / first aid / computer / ECDL) …
certificate / do not speak (English / German / French / Spanish / Italian) …,
but I think (I could learn a language / my other qualifications could
compensate for it / I won’t need it) …
I like learning new things so I think I’ll learn (a foreign language / how to
become a beautician / how to manage an enterprise) …
Even if you start working Of course, I would like to learn (languages / to drive) … in the future.
now, would you like to If I have the opportunity, I would like to take a (computer / massage / feng
study in the future? shui) … course.
I think I am good at (languages / leadership / computers) … so I would like
to improve my (language / speaking / communication / leadership /
computer) … skills.
What is important at a job Before the interview it is important to (write a CV / gather your thoughts /
interview? get references / get information about the company) …
To make a good impression you should (arrive on/in time / put on nice
clothes / look smart) …
I think it’s best if you talk about your (qualifications / skills / experiences) …
5/5 WHAT IS A NORMAL WORKING DAY LIKE FOR YOUR PARENTS?
When / How do they go to My parents get up (at 6 / very early) ... / go to work by bus / by car / by train /
work? When do they get home? by tram / by metro or on foot) ...
It takes about (fifteen) ... minutes for them to get to work.
My father usually drives (me / my sister / my mother) ... to (school / work /
kindergarten) ...
They never get home before (6) ... o’clock.
What do they do during the day? They start work at (8) ... o’clock.
First of all, they usually (open the post / check their emails / go through the
daily programme / drink a cup of coffee / put on their work clothes) ...
Then they (go to another department / call customers / talk to the boss /
drive to another office) ...
They go (to the work’s canteen / to the cafeteria / out to a café/restaurant) ...
for lunch.
What does their work involve? Most of the time they are (in the office / on the road / in front of a computer /
at the conveyor belt) ...
They have to deal with (customers / sick people / broken machines) ...
They (are usually on the phone / write emails / stand behind a
counter/conveyor belt) ...
What are their colleagues like? My mother says she has (very nice / kind / backstabbing / gossipy) ...
colleagues at the workplace.
They get on well with each other, but sometimes they have (arguments /
problems / rows) ...
Some of them can cause quite a lot of tension when they (gossip about
colleagues / hang around doing nothing / don’t work properly) ...
What are the working I went to my father’s/mother’s workplace once, and it was (very pleasant /
facilities like? quite disappointing) ...
The working conditions would be better if they had (more comfortable
chairs / stricter rules / brighter offices) ...
In the (office / factory / shop) … they have (lots of machines / a canteen /
a buffet / medical services) ...
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5/1 CHOOSE A FAMILY TO BABYSIT FOR
You have decided to babysit to earn some extra money. You are at the job centre talking to the assistant (played
by the examiner). You can choose from the following three families. Enquire about them using the following ideas
and choose one family.
l number of children
l age of children
l tasks
l pay.
The Jackson family The Sharp family The Tilton family
Start by greeting the assistant.
5/2 ENQUIRE ABOUT SUMMER JOBS
You would like to work in the summer to earn some money. Ask the job centre assistant (played by the examiner)
about the details of the following job opportunities and decide on one of the jobs:
l characteristic features of the jobs

l working hours
l working environment
l pay.
Fast food restaurant Photocopying Factory work
Start by greeting the job centre assistant.
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5/3 GO TO A JOB INTERVIEW
You have seen the following job advertisement in the newspaper. An American summer camp is looking for camp
counsellors. Now you are at the job interview and you are talking to the Human Resources Manager (played by the
examiner).
l Introduce yourself
l discuss why you would be the ideal candidate for the job
l ask about the working hours, tasks, necessary skills, qualifications, and pay.
Southwoods is a children’s camp in California.

Southwoods is seeking ENTHUSIASTIC, ENERGETIC, AND FUN-LOVING individuals.
*US spelling
Start by greeting the Human Resources manager.
5/4 DISCUSS YOUR FUTURE WITH YOUR MOTHER / FATHER
You are discussing your future with your mother / father (played by the examiner). You have the following options to
choose from:
go to university
start working
go to university and go abroad

get a part-time job
Decide on one of them and justify your choice.

Start by telling your mother / father that you would like to discuss your future with her / him.
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A – Good morning. I would like to work as a babysitter. Could you help me find a nice family?
B – Good morning. Of course. There are three families at the moment which need a babysitter.
A – How many children are there in each?
B – The Jackson family has five children, the Sharp family has three and the Tiltons have only one child.
A – How old are the children?
B – All the children are under the age of ten. The oldest child in the first family is eight years old, and there’s a
six-year-old, a five-year-old, a four-year-old and the youngest is only two years old.
A – What about the second family?
B – As I told you before there are three children, they are four, three and two years old. And the child in the third
family is two years old.
A – What do I have to do?
B – You will have to babysit, of course. That’s all you have to do in the first family, but in the second one, apart
from this you’ll also have to do some cooking and help the six-year-old with the homework. The third needs
somebody who can tidy and cook for them, too.
A – There’s quite a lot to do in the second two families, and unfortunately I can’t cook. What about the pay?
B – The first family would pay 2,000 forints per hour, the second pays more, although there is more to do, they
would give you 2,500 forints per hour, and the third family pays 1,500 forints per hour.
A – As I can’t cook, I will choose the first family with five children. It will be hard work to deal with five children at
the same time, but I would like to go on holiday with my friends this summer, so I really need the money. Thank
you for your help.
B – You’re welcome. Could you fill in these forms, please, and return them to me at the end of the week? Thanks.
Good luck with the job! Goodbye.
A – Thank you. Goodbye.
5/2 ENQUIRE ABOUT SUMMER JOBS
B – Good afternoon.
A – I would like to have a summer job. Can you help me?
B – Sure. Here are the possibilities we can offer.
A – Right. What do the jobs involve?
B – Well, the first is in a fast food restaurant. You would have to serve food, which means you would have to work
at the counter, and also in the kitchen.
A – What are the working hours?
B – 6 hours a day.
A – It doesn’t sound too great. What is the working environment like?
B – You would have nice colleagues. Probably all of them are quite young like you.
A – That could be a compensation for standing for hours. What is the pay?
B – They pay 500 forints for an hour. That means 3,000 forints for a day.
A – What else is there?
B – The other one is photocopying in an office for an international company. You would also have to do some
filing. But it would be 8 hours a day!
A – It sounds a lot better. And what about the salary?
B – You would get 4,400 forints for a day.
A – What’s the last one?
B – It’s factory work. Packing things into boxes. It’s physical work and it’s monotonous as well. But you would get
3,600 forints for 6 hours of work.
A – I like the sound of that. It pays more then the photocopying, and the hours are shorter too.
B – OK, if you’re choosing that one, please fill in the forms.
A – Thank you.
5/3 GO TO A JOB INTERVIEW

A – Good afternoon! I’m … . I’m here for the position of the summer camp counsellor.
B – Good afternoon! I’m … . I’m the Human Resources Manager. Please take a seat.
A – Thank you.
B – So, where did you hear about this position?
A – I saw the advertisement in the local newspaper.
B – I see. And what do you do now?
A – I attend secondary school. I’m in my final year. I’m doing my final exams in May and June.
B – OK. So you’re going to be free for the whole summer.
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A – Exactly. That’s why I thought it would be ideal to spend my summer in a meaningful way.
B – Very nice. What do you think makes you the right candidate for the job?
A – First of all, I like children. I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, and I’ve also applied to a Teacher Training
College. I’m energetic, I can run around all day long. I love having fun and making people laugh. I’m also very
interested in different cultures, languages and travelling. As a child I used to go to camps each summer and
I loved them.
B – Great. I see you are very motivated and enthusiastic about the job. How about your English knowledge?
A good command of English is very important, of course.
A – I speak English at intermediate level and I think I have good communication skills.
B – What do you consider your three best and worst personal features?
A – Well, as for the good ones, I think I’m hard-working, optimistic and extroverted, as for the bad ones, I’m
a perfectionist, I’m sometimes a bit forgetful and I think I spend too much time on the phone with my friends.
B – I see. Do you have any questions?
A – Yes. Where would I have to go? Where’s this camp?
B – It’s in the United States. We give you all the necessary documents so that you can work there. Anything else?
A – What are the working hours in the camp and what exactly do I have to do?
B – From 8 a.m. to 4. p. m. After that you can leave the camp and go out. Unfortunately, the weekends are not free.
You’re expected to help and support children, organise small trips and programmes for them.
A – Could you tell me what qualifications and skills are needed for the job?
B – Only the ones we’ve already discussed. You have to have good communication skills and empathy to be able
to understand children’s feelings and problems. Otherwise you don’t need any other qualifications or certificates.
A – Right. What pay may I expect if I get the job?
B – 220 dollars per week.
A – Thank you very much for the information.
B – You’re welcome. Thank you for your time. We’ll inform you of the result in the next few days.
B – Bye.
A – …! Do you have a minute for me?

B – Of course, dear! What is it?
A – We’re discussing career options at school. I just wanted to check with you what you think about it.
B – OK. Let’s sit down and talk about it. What do you have in mind?
A – I’d like to apply for university, but I’m not sure we can afford it.
B – What would you like to study? Are there any state funded places at the universities? Or are we going to have
to pay a tuition fee?
A – I’m not sure. We’re currently checking the options at school and we don’t know how many places the state
will support next year.
B – That’s true.
A – So I don’t know what to do.
B – Look, my dear. First of all, I think you should just decide what you’re interested in. If we have to pay, we’ll
see how we can manage it.
A – I can look for a part-time job, or apply for a student loan.
B – You see? I think we have lots of possibilities.
A – Or I can skip a year and work somewhere. I could even go abroad. I’d earn some money and then I could
finance my studies.
B – Dear, I don’t think you’ll need to skip a year. Even if you decide to do that later, you can apply to a university
now, and skip when you are already accepted. But I don’t think it’ll be necessary. By the way, aren’t you
a bit young for working abroad? Wouldn’t you be homesick there? And could you just leave your friends here?
A – I don’t know. Are you sure we can afford it?
B – Yes, I am. I think we’ll manage. Just make up your mind about what you want to learn and make sure you get
good results in the school leaving exam. We’ll sort out the rest then.
A – OK, then I’ll check out the universities and their majors. I’ll let you know which ones are the best.
B – Right. And don’t worry about the rest just now. You know I want the best for you!
A – Sure, … . Thanks!
B – You’re welcome!
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5 THE WORLD OF WORK PRESENTATION

5/1 SUMMER JOBS
These pictures show young people working. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l opportunities for young people to work in the summer

l their tasks at different workplaces
l the good and bad points of working in the summer
l summer jobs you have had / would like to have.
5/2 JOBS AND PROFESSIONS
These pictures show two jobs. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l skills and qualifications needed to do these jobs

l the working conditions and lifestyle they involve
l popular and less fashionable jobs nowadays
l the job you would like to do in the future.
5/3 CAREER OPTIONS
These pictures show different future plans for young people finishing their secondary school studies. Compare
and contrast them. Include the following points:
l career options after graduating from secondary school

l advantages and disadvantages of each of these options
l your personal plans
l career moves necessary to pursue these plans.
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5/1 SUMMER JOBS
Working in the summer is quite common for students in Hungary. They can work in a lot of different places, for
example, they can work in an office, in a fast food restaurant, in a factory, etc. They often hand out leaflets,
monitor traffic flow or help in the family business.
The tasks at these workplaces are different, but they usually do not require special qualifications. In a fast food
restaurant, for example, you have to serve the customers, make the food or stand at the cash desk. You have to
be as quick as possible and you need to concentrate. Students who work in an office usually do the filing, write
letters, copy documents and help people wherever they can.
Working in the summer after a long and difficult school year can be very demanding. You cannot go on holiday,
you have to get up early every day and you cannot spend your time with your friends on the beach. But it is worth
it if you consider that you are earning your own money and you’re gaining practical experience of work, which may
be useful in the future.
Once I worked as a shop assistant, and I am very proud of myself. I learned quite a lot and got to know some
very kind people. My boss and my colleagues helped me a lot and supported me. It was a positive experience
and I would recommend getting a summer job to everybody.
5/2 JOBS AND PROFESSIONS
These pictures show completely different jobs. Waiters don’t need such high qualifications as managers do.
Managers, in general, have to study business and managament, and they must have some economics and finance
qualifications. They also need to be capable leaders and be good at calculations and business strategies. I think they
also need to be reliable, and they need to be able to foresee trends and be proactive about them.
Even though they do not need to complete so many courses, waiters also need to learn their trades well. They need
to learn the basics of their professions such as how to memorise all sorts of orders, what certain meals contain, how
to be polite and how to balance lots of plates on their arms. This profession also involves physical work or standing
and walking around which can be very exhausting, while managers mostly sit at a desk all day which is not really
considered healthy either. I think both of them have to work long hours and do some overtime occasionally, and their
lives are probably quite stressed as there is lot of pressure on them.
I think nowadays there are a lot of popular jobs. For example, being a manager, a lawyer, an economist, a
psychologist, a computer programmer or an engineer is very trendy. These jobs are well-paid and prestigious and
involve a lot of power and leadership. On the other hand, a miner, a nurse, a truck driver, a shepherd, a factory worker
or other blue collar workers earn less money. These jobs are physically more demanding and maybe boring so they
are less popular.
I know that these days being a policeman is not as popular as being a manager. They don’t earn very much, and
they live a very stressful life, but my father is also a policeman so I would like to be one, too. I would like to be a
detective later on because I have always been interested in investigating things.
5/3 CAREER OPTIONS
When people come of age and leave secondary school, they have lots of opportunities. They can go to universi-
ty or college or just enrol on post-secondary courses to study further or to learn a trade. They can also go abroad
and see the world, learn languages and gain experience there. Some of them will look for a job and, after many
applications and job interviews, will start working somewhere, while a few may settle and have a family.
These career options depend largely on the intellectual ability, the opportunities and the background of the
people and all of them have advantages and disadvantages.
If someone goes abroad, they will learn the language of the country but they will rarely be able to perform tasks
requiring high qualifications. They will mostly serve in restaurants, or work in the kitchen, in hotels, or in other
low-paid jobs.
People who go to universities or colleges will spend four more years studying instead of gaining experience.
Those who settle and have families will not have any work experience either if they want to apply for a job later.
I actually plan to go to university. I think higher education is very important and having a university degree will
help me get better jobs, be promoted sooner and earn a relatively good salary.
I also think that I need to use those four or five years at university the best I can so that I’ll be an attractive
candidate once I apply for jobs. I’m planning to check out scholarship opportunities so that I can spend at least
one or two semesters abroad. I’m also planning to do some kind of apprenticeship so that I won’t be a complete
beginner when I finish my studies, and I won’t only have theoretical but practical knowledge and skills as well.
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SUMMER & PART-TIME JOBS have a driving licence jogosítvánnyal rendelkezik

full- / part-time job teljes / részmunkaidős have butterflies in ideges / izgul
állás one’s stomach
casual work alkalmi munka
(student) job centre (diák)munka közvetítő HIGHER EDUCATION
get a work permit munkavállalási engedélyt pass the school-leaving leteszi az érettségit
szerez exam
look for a summer job nyári munkát keres discuss career options megbeszéli a
take / do a summer job nyári munkát vállal / végez with parents pályaválasztási
earn extra money plusz pénzt keres lehetőségeket a szülőkkel
save money for sg pénzt félretesz vmire talk to a careers adviser pályaválasztási
spend the summer in a hasznosan tölti a nyarat tanácsadóhoz fordul
meaningful way make a career decision pályát választ
gain some experience tapasztalatot szerez apply for / go to / attend egyetemre / főiskolára
make contacts kapcsolatokat épít university / college jelentkezik / jár
learn discipline fegyelmet tanul state-funded training államilag finanszírozott
learn new skills új készségekre tesz szert képzés
benefit from sg hasznát látja vminek fee-paying training költségtérítéses képzés
work in an office / irodában dolgozik / graduate from végez vhol
be an office assistant irodai asszisztens get a degree in sg diplomát szerez vmiből
work as a receptionist / recepciósként / University of Economics Közgazdaságtudományi
hostess hostessként dolgozik Egyetem
work as an apprentice gyakornokként dolgozik University of Technology Műszaki Egyetem
work in a fastfood gyorsétteremben dolgozik University of Medicine Orvostudományi Egyetem
restaurant Faculty of Law Jogtudományi Kar
stand at the counter a pultnál áll Faculty of Arts Bölcsészettudományi Kar
stock shelves árufeltöltőként dolgozik Faculty of Sciences Természettudományi Kar
work at a conveyor belt (futó)szalag mellett University of Agriculture Agrártudományi Egyetem
dolgozik Academy of Fine Arts Képzőművészeti Egyetem
hand out leaflets szórólapozik Academy of Film and Színház és Filmművészeti
deliver leaflets szórólapot terjeszt Theatrical Arts Egyetem
do a paper round újságot házhoz visz Academy of Music Zeneművészeti Akadémia
monitor traffic flow forgalmat számlál College of Trade and Kereskedelmi és
work in the family segít a családi Catering Vendéglátóipari Főiskola
business vállalkozásban College of Foreign Trade Külkereskedelmi Főiskola
College of Finance and Pénzügyi és Számviteli
JOB INTERVIEW Accounting Főiskola
job seeker álláskereső Teacher Training College Tanárképző Főiskola
job applicant állásra jelentkező lecture / seminar előadás / szeminárium
apply for a job megpályáz egy állást (gyakorlati foglalkozás)
candidate jelölt exam period vizsgaidőszak
fill in an application form kitölti a jelentkezési lapot freshman / sophomore / elsőéves (gólya) /
hand in a CV beadja az önéletrajzát senior másodéves / végzős
Curriculum Vitae CV (szakmai önéletrajz) Bachelor of Arts (BA) / főiskolai végzettségű
write a cover letter motivációs levelet ír Bachelor of Sciences
get references ajánlásokat szerez (BSc)
go to a job interview állásinterjúra megy Master of Arts (MA) / egyetemi végzettségű
arrive in time időben érkezik Master of Sciences (MSc)
look smart elegáns accommodation szállás
make a good impression jó benyomást kelt student hostel kollégium
be suitable for alkalmas vmire share one’s room with sy megosztja a szobáját
meet the requirements megfelel a vkivel
követelményeknek learn on a daily basis napi rendszerességgel
talk about one’s végzettségéről / tanul
qualifications / munkatapasztalatairól / make ends meet megél
job experience / skills készségeiről beszél get a scholarship ösztöndíjat kap
personal qualities személyes tulajdonságok apply for a student loan diákhitelért folyamodik
have good qualifications megfelelő végzettsége van pay the student loan back visszafizeti a diákhitelt
speak languages nyelveket beszél labour market munkaerőpiac
great demand for sg nagy kereslet vmire
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JOBS wear a uniform egyenruhát visel

profession hivatás, szakma have a high position magas beosztásban van
employer munkaadó good salary / wage jó fizetés / bér
employee munkavállaló, alkalmazott be well / badly-paid jól / rosszul fizetett
white / blue collar job szellemi / fizikai munka get a pay rise fizetésemelést kap
hard physical work kemény fizikai munka get a bonus jutalmat kap
mental / intellectual work szellemi munka get promoted előléptetik
administrative work adminisztratív munka be on sick leave táppénzen van
(un)skilled worker szakképzett / be on maternity leave GYES-en van
szakképzetlen munkás take a day off kivesz egy szabadnapot
be a freelancer szabadúszó company car / cell phone céges autó / mobiltelefon
be self-employed egyéni vállalkozó pleasant atmosphere / kellemes légkör /
work for a (multinational) (multinacionális) cégnél working conditions munkakörülmények
company dolgozik workmate / teammate munkatárs / csapattárs
businessman / -woman üzletember / üzletasszony job satisfaction munkával való elégedettség
economist közgazdász be bored by one’s work unja a munkáját
engineer mérnök esteem / prestige megbecsülés / presztízs
lawyer ügyvéd rewarding eredményes
computer programmer programozó challenging kihívást jelentő
architect építész motivating motiváló
dentist fogorvos tiring fárasztó
nurse ápolónő exhausting kimerítő
accountant könyvelő demanding megerőltető
politician politikus secure biztonságos
priest pap monotonous egyhangú
social worker szociális munkás dull unalmas
journalist újságíró retire nyugdíjba megy
TV presenter tévébemondó lose one’s job elveszíti a munkáját
actor / actress színész / színésznő get sacked / fired elbocsátják
sportsman / -woman sportoló hand in one’s notice beadja a felmondását
coach / trainer edző be unemployed munkanélküli
policeman / -woman rendőr be on the dole munkanélküli segélyen él
soldier katona job vacancies üres állások
fireman tűzoltó
salesman / -woman ügynök (kereskedelmi) WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES
bus / lorry driver busz- / teherautósofőr work independently önállóan dolgozik
shopkeeper boltos be capable of teamwork képes a csapatmunkára
cook szakács organise one’s time beosztja az idejét
waiter / waitress pincér / pincérnő prioritize fontossági sorrendet állít fel
bricklayer kőműves make a decision döntést hoz
carpenter asztalos solve problems problémákat old meg
plumber vízvezetékszerelő communicate effectively hatékonyan kommunikál
electrician villanyszerelő take responsibility for felelősséget vállal vmiért
use technology használja a technológiai
WORKING AT A JOB eszközöket
find / get a job munkát talál / szerez follow guidelines követi az utasításokat
sign the work contract aláírja a munkaszerződést be able to adapt van alkalmazkodó készsége
start work dolgozni kezd keep to rules tartja magát a
commute ingázik szabályokhoz
an 8 to 5 job reggel 8-tól este 5-ig keep deadlines betartja a határidőket
tartó munka self-development önképzés
work fixed hours / fix / rugalmas self-promotion önreklám
flexitime munkaidőben dolgozik capacity kapacitás
work shifts több műszakban dolgozik motivation motiváció
work the day / night shift nappali / éjszakai optimism optimizmus
műszakban dolgozik opinion vélemény
work overtime túlórázik feedback visszacsatolás
work indoors / outdoors zárt térben / szabadban time management hatékony időbeosztás
dolgozik flexibility rugalmasság
dress code öltözködési szabályok
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6 LIFESTYLE CONVERSATION
6/1 WHAT DOES YOUR NORMAL DAY LOOK LIKE?
Describe a typical weekday I normally get up at (6 / 7) ... o’clock, then I (have a shower / have
of yours. breakfast / get dressed / brush my teeth) …
I usually leave home at (7 / 7.30) …, then I go to school (by bus / by train /
by car / by bike / on foot) ...
Then I have (lunch / dinner) ... at about (2 p.m. / 7 p.m.) … (at the school
canteen / at home) ... with my (friends / family / classmates) … and in the
afternoon I (do my homework / study / meet my friends / work in a fast food
restaurant / have private lessons / have training sessions) ...
In the evening I usually (watch TV / study / read a book / listen to music) ...
then I (take a bath / wash my hair / dry my hair / drink a cup of milk) ... and
I go to bed at (9 / half past ten) ...
I have to organise my day so that everything fits in.
I spend (6 / 7) … hours a day (at school / sleeping / learning and
studying / commuting) …
I don’t even know how I find time for things like (the hairdresser’s / the
gym / playing with my little brother / having fun with my friends) …
What do you do at weekends? At weekends my daily routine changes, I (sleep / relax / go out with my
friends) …
I don’t have to (get up early / study that much / go to bed so early) …
Then (the days seem to be even shorter / time passes faster when you’re
having fun) ...
At weekends I usually (relax a bit / get up later / visit relatives) …
I can (stay up late / sleep more / go out with my friends) … because I don’t
(have school / have to get up so early) … the next day.
On (Saturdays / Sundays) ... I sometimes go to (a pub / a disco) …
What could you do to I know school has to come first in my life, but I really would like to have
balance your activities better? more time for (having fun / sleeping / trips / parties) …
I think I could make a list of the things I (want to do / have to deal with) ...
that might help me to organise my time better.
In my opinion I (don’t) make the most of my time, it is (not) very
difficult to find (the right balance / time for everything) …
How does it change in the In summer I have more time for (relaxing / reading / watching films / surfing
summer? the net / pursuing my hobbies) …
As I don’t have to (get up early / go to school / study a lot in the afternoons /
go to training sessions) … in summer, I can (sleep late / read some books /
go out with my friends / go on trips with my friends) …
It is true that I have more time in summer, but I usually spend it (helping
my mother in the household / working somewhere / looking after my small
sister / working with my father in the garden) …
6/2 WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?
What do you need to live I think it’s important to (get enough sleep / do sports / eat healthy food /
a healthy lifestyle? drink enough liquid / have a healthy/positive way of thinking) ...
(Meeting people / Going out / Making friends / Spending time in a
meaningful/useful way / Maintaining the flexibility/health of our body /
Keeping physically fit / Preventing illnesses / Entertainment / Going in for
competitions) ... is/are also part of a balanced life.
We are not supposed to drink (soft drinks / alco holic drinks / coffee) ...
(Chocolates / Sweets / Candies / Cakes / Greasy food / Fast/Junk food /
Smoking) ... should be avoided as well.
How does doing sports help I think doing sports generally makes us (fitter / more active / less tired
us to keep fit and healthy? during the day / physically more flexible / healthier) ...
We can also develop (greater endurance / strength) ...
I’ve heard doing sports makes us (more resistant to illnesses or diseases /
fitter / healthier) ...
I’ve learned to (respect other people more / work in a team / trust my
teammates / obey my coach / be more disciplined / be hard-working /
be persistent / stick to a routine) ...
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Have you ever experienced Lately I felt quite stressed when (we had tests at school / I was doing the
stress? How did it affect language exams / my parents got divorced / my grandmother died /
your life? What did you do my brother was diagnosed with diabetes / I saw news about wars around
about it? How can you the world on TV / I read about the recent natural disasters in other
overcome stress? countries)…and I felt (tired / anxious / scared / overwhelmed / depressed)…
When I’m stressed I (can’t concentrate / sweat a lot / get exhausted mental-
ly / have nightmares / often have stomach ache / get upset over small
things / have mood swings / start crying)…
I realised that I (was overstretched / had too many extracurricular activities /
had to take too much responsibility at home / was under huge peer pres-
sure)… so I talked to (my parents / my teacher / my school counsellor / my
GP)… and I decided to (quit one afternoon class / ask for professional help /
take yoga classes / try meditation)…
What counts as personal For me (washing myself / taking a shower / taking a bath / brushing my
hygiene? teeth / washing my hair / cutting my nails / using cosmetic products) ...
is/are part of my personal hygiene.
Going to the (dentist / doctor / hairdresser’s / beautician) ... on a regular
basis is also very important for me.
I use different kinds of cosmetic products such as (perfumes / special bubble
bath / hair products / body lotions) ...
What do you think is a To eat the right way we need to have (vegetables / fruits / poultry /
good diet? What is healthy high fibre foods / food containing protein / vitamins / cereals / dairy
and what is unhealthy? products) ... on a daily basis.
Our meals should contain as little (fat / salt / carbohydrates / sugar /
food colourings / preservatives) ... as possible.
We shouldn’t nibble all the time, so we should avoid (crisps / chocolate /
sweets) ...
6/3 WHAT ARE YOUR EATING HABITS?
What do you usually eat For me, breakfast is (a bowl of cereal / cornflakes / muesli with milk / for
for breakfast? a piece of toast with marmalade or butter / a yogurt / just a cup of white
coffee) ...
I don’t have breakfast because (I have no time / I can’t eat early in the
morning / I have to catch my bus / I take sandwiches to school) ...
At weekends we have more time, so (I / my mum / my father) ... prepare(s)
(an omelette / sausages / bacon and eggs) ...
Where and what do you On weekdays I usually eat lunch (in the canteen / at home / at my grand-
eat for lunch? mother’s) ... (and I / but I don’t) like the food there because it’s …
(delicious / tasty / salty / overcooked / not enough / fatty / too much) ...
Lunch is the main meal for me, and it consists of some soup and a main
course which is usually (some meat with rice or potatoes / a vegetable
dish / pasta) … followed by a dessert such as (ice cream / a piece of chocolate
or cake / an apple) ...
Lunch is usually a very quick meal for me so I (usually go to a fast food
restaurant / just go to the school cafeteria / just have a sandwich / eat
a light snack) … to keep me going until dinner.
What do you have for dinner At dinner I (eat like a bird / eat like a horse / eat some cold cuts with a
and when is dinnertime? slice of bread / have some fruit / don’t eat anything) ...
I like to have dinner (before 6 p. m. / before I go to sleep) … because (I can’t
sleep with a full stomach / I can’t fall asleep on an empty stomach) ...
Dinner is (very important / a ritual for my family) ... because (everybody in
my family just has a quick lunch / it’s the main meal of the day / we
discuss what has been going on during the day) ...
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How often do you eat We eat out only on special occasions such as (weddings / birthdays /
out and where? namedays) ...
My family rarely goes to a restaurant because (we can’t afford it / we prefer
home-made food) …, but I’m fond of (Italian / Indian / Chinese) ... restaurants.
I (often / occasionally / never) ... go to fast food restaurants because it’s
(convenient / tasty / fast / fatty / unsatisfactory / expensive / unhealthy) ...
Are you a healthy eater? I think my diet is quite (healthy / unhealthy / balanced) … because I try to
eat (nutritious meals / a lot of fruit / vegetables / fish / dairy products) ...
I (eat / don’t eat / avoid) … (brown sugar / a lot of yogurt and cheese / meat
because I’m a vegetarian) ...
I pay attention to (vitamins / minerals / calories / the energy value of the
foods / limit fat intake / what I eat) ... because (I would like to be healthy /
I don’t want to become overweight) ...
6/4 TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE DISHES, PLEASE. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO EAT THE MOST?
What are your It might sound strange but I prefer eating a/some (salad / chicken soup /
favourite dishes? vegetable dishes) …
My absolute favourite dish is pancakes with (marmalade / sour cream /
nuts / vanilla or chocolate sauce) …
I like (breaded meat / vegetable dishes / stuffed cabbage / chicken paprika
with dumplings) … the most.
What can you cook? It’s very simple to make (an omelette / crêpes / chips (French fries) / potato
hotpot) …
I know all the ingredients and how to prepare (breaded fried cheese /
mushrooms / pork stew / vegetable dishes / lasagne) …
My mum taught me how to make (French onion soup / broth / noodles) …,
all you need is some (sugar / eggs / flour / chicken breast / pork / veal /
potato / red paprika / oil / salt / pepper / curry / onions) …
Why is it useful to know When it’s time to move away from my parents’ house, I would like to
how to cook at least be able to (cook / prepare / make) ... (my own food / at least some basic
some basic dishes? dishes) ...
If I don’t want to eat (take-away / junk / pre-packaged) … food, I will have to
learn how to make some simple dishes.
In September I hope to go to (university / college / work) ..., so I think
I will (ask my mum to show me how to make some of my favourite dishes /
get some cookery books / take some cooking lessons from my granny) …
to survive the first couple of months.
What is your opinion I think (instant soups / pre-packaged meals / take-away food) ... can be really
about the instant and useful when (you don’t have time for cooking / you can’t cook at all / you
pre-packaged meals? don’t feel like cooking / there’s no one to cook for you) …
I would never eat such things, they (can never taste like my mum’s food / are
not really healthy) …
The (easiest / fastest) ... way of (saving you from starving / having a quick
meal) … is to prepare (an instant soup / a deep-frozen pizza / lasagne) …
When do you order take-away? If I have a lot to (study / do) ... and I don’t have time to make something for
What do you usually order? myself then I order a/some (pizza / hamburger / chips / Chinese food) …
When I go out with my friends, sometimes we just drop into a fast food
restaurant to have a (snack / sandwich / hamburger / pizza / quick meal) …
I usually try to avoid (going to fast food restaurants / eating in snack bars /
ordering fast food) ... because I think the food I get there is (quite unhealthy /
greasy / fatty) …
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6/5 HOW OFTEN DO YOU EAT OUT AND WHICH PLACES DO YOU PREFER?
Where do you usually go There are lots of (fast food / traditional / hamburger / Greek / Italian) ...
when you eat out? restaurants in town.
I usually go to (the school canteen / the fast food restaurant at the corner /
the pizza restaurant close to the school) ... with (my friends / my sister) ...
I never eat out because (I don’t have much pocket money / I like my
mother’s cooking better / I have a food allergy) ...
Why do people usually go Traditional restaurants offer (a wider variety of meals / quality staff /
to a traditional restaurant a peaceful and quiet atmosphere) ...
and what is it like? In a traditional restaurant (people have to reserve a table in advance / you
get the menu from the waiter / you have to order the meals / waiters serve
the meals / you ask for the bill before you leave / you are expected to give
a tip to the waiter) ...
Sometimes my parents take us to a traditional restaurant to (celebrate a
birthday / eat there during the holidays) ...
When and why do people My friends go to fast food restaurants (almost every day / at least twice a
go to fast food restaurants? week / only about once a month) ... (because they like the food there /
because they usually meet their friends there) ... but I think the food is not
very healthy ...
People like fast food restaurants because (they are self-service / they don’t
have to wait for the waiter / the food is delicious / the atmosphere is really
good / they are full of young people) ...
Some people don’t really go to fast food restaurants because they think that
(the food is not healthy there / they are very expensive / eating at home is
much more comfortable)
What do you think of home I think it’s (great / very convenient / fantastic)… that food is now delivered to
delivery services? our homes if we (call the restaurant / order online)… because (we don’t
Have you ever ordered need to cook / we don’t have to worry about what we eat / we can
food on the phone or online? organise a hot meal in half an hour / there is a great variety of restaurants
available in my town / it’s no more expensive than cooking ourselves)…
I’ve never ordered anything because I (have a food intolerance / am
vegetarian and they don’t offer a big variety / like home-made food better /
don’t have much pocket money / live in a village and we don’t have any
restaurants nearby who would deliver food)…
I usually order food (at weekends / when my friends come over / when my
mother travels abroad on business / when we all get home late)…
Most of the time I order (kebab / pizza / salads / pasta / something
traditional / a dessert too)… and it only takes (15 minutes / about 20 minutes /
roughly half an hour)… until I get it, which is very (good / fast / convenient)…
What do you think I’ve never tried the school canteen because (I always eat lunch at home /
of school canteens? I’ve heard the food is not very tasty) ...
I’ve been eating at the school canteen since I was ten, so I’ve got used to
the (food / queue at the counter / self-service) ...
Our school canteen’s quite good although (sometimes the tray and the
cutlery are not clean / the food is tasteless / there is hardly anywhere
to sit down) ...
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How could you make I think that’s a tough question but they could (pay more attention to the
the school canteen better? quality of the food / have better cooks / be nicer to the students / give
bigger portions) ...
I hate (that the tables are not laid / the way the tables and chairs are
arranged / having to stand in a queue) ...
It would be great if (the cutlery and the plates were cleaner / the trays were
bigger / we could have an extra helping / we could eat more fruit and
vegetables / the food was not so greasy) ..
6/6 WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON ILLNESSES PEOPLE GET?
What are the most In (winter / spring / summer) ... a lot of people (suffer from the flu / suffer
common illnesses and from allergies / have a sore throat / catch a cold) ...
health problems? The most common illnesses nowadays are (the common cold / the flu /
bronchitis / cancer / pneumonia) ... and the most serious are (cancer / high
blood pressure / diabetes) ...
Today’s (hectic / unhealthy / stressful) ... lifestyle often causes (insomnia /
headaches / indigestion / depression / backache) ...
When were you last ill? I (have / catch) … (the flu / a sore throat / a cold) ... (every year / very
What were your symptoms? often) ... and I always feel (run down / sick / shivery / weak / dizzy) ...
When I (catch a cold / have the flu) ..., I have (a splitting headache / a bad
cough / stomach pains / spots / a bit of a temperature / a runny nose / high
fever / no appetite) ...
I (rarely pick up anything / have never been seriously ill) … thanks to (my
regular way of life / sports / my healthy diet / the vitamins I take / my
immune system) ...
How do you treat Last time when I was ill my GP advised me (to drink two to three litres of
these illnesses? liquid a day / not to get out of bed / to take antibiotics / to keep away
from other people) ...
The best thing to do is to (stay in bed / keep warm / sweat a lot / drink a lot
of tea with lemon) ...
I always (take my mother’s/my doctor’s advice / take things easy / rest a lot
so I can recover quickly) ...
What are the most common People need to be careful (around the house / on the street) ... because they
injuries or accidents? Have can (easily get hurt / break their leg / sprain their ankle / get bruised) ...
you ever had an accident? (Last time / last year / last month / yesterday) … I (had a bad cut which
bled a lot / hurt my wrist playing handball / cut my finger badly / was
seriously injured in an accident) ...
If there’s an accident, it’s good to know (how to give first aid / how to make
a bandage / how to dress a wound / what the phone number of the
ambulance is) ...
How can you avoid illnesses? If you want to stay healthy, you should (live a healthy life / do sports / walk
more instead of going by car) ...
I personally think that (eating fruit and vegetables / limiting oil and fat in your
diet / doing more exercise) … is / are very important.
The most powerful weapon against illnesses is (regular exercise / a strong
immune system / laughter / a healthy diet) ...
6/7 WHEN DO YOU NEED TO VISIT A SPECIALIST?
What was your problem The last time I had to go to the doctor’s, I had (a cold / the flu / a sore
when you last visited a throat) … and I felt terrible.
specialist / doctor? I don’t often go to the doctor’s, but about a (week / month) … ago I (felt
very sick / had a fever / had a bad cough / had food poisoning) …
Unfortunately, I get ill quite easily, I often (get infections / get the flu / catch
a cold / injure myself) ..., once I even had to see a/an (specialist /
orthopaedist / psychiatrist / cardiologist) …
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Why do people go If someone is ill, they usually see their GP (general practitioner), there is no
to private surgeries? need to (see a specialist / visit a private surgery) …
When I was younger I had some problems with my (eyesight / knee / blood
pressure) …, so I needed a/an (specialist / eye doctor / cardiologist /
orthopaedist) … and my parents took me to private surgeries to get the best
medical care possible.
I know it’s not always cheap to see a doctor at a private surgery, but
(four / five / eight) … years ago I had an operation, since then I have to go
to regular check-ups, and I think I’m in better hands at a private surgery.
What happens in the When the patient enters the surgery, the doctor usually asks about the
consulting room? symptoms, then gives them a thorough examination and checks their
patient’s (blood pressure / skin / tonsils / lungs / breathing) …
To give a correct diagnosis, the doctor needs to (ask several questions /
listen to the patient’s chest / give the patient a proper examination) …
Appointments at the doctor’s usually end with the doctor (giving the patient
the diagnosis / giving the patient a prescription / referring the patient to a
specialist) …
Have you ever been Unfortunately, a couple of years ago I had a sports accident and my (knee /
to a hospital? What was elbow / shoulder) ... was badly injured, so I had to be (operated on /
your problem? treated in hospital / taken to hospital) ...
I’m happy to say that the only time I had to go to a hospital was when
I visited my (grandmother / grandfather / best friend) ... after his / her
operation.
I can’t remember exactly but when I was (five / two) … I had to stay in
hospital for a couple of (weeks / days) ..., but my only memory of it is that
I (didn’t like it at all / was quite bored / was frightened) …
When do people usually need There are some illnesses which (cannot be cured with medicine / need
an operation / surgery? an operation as soon as possible) ...
Serious diseases and injuries such as (appendicitis / heart disease / a torn
ligament) … need immediate surgery.
People with (heart problems / knee problems / broken bones) ... often need
to (undergo an operation / have surgery) ...
6/8 WHAT DO YOU THINK OF ADDICTIONS AND SUBSTANCES CAUSING ADDICTIONS?
What sorts of substances or As far as I know (alcohol / drugs / medications / cigarettes /coffee /
other things can cause chocolate)… can cause addiction.
addictions? Have you I think basically anything can cause addiction because some people are
experienced any kind of addicted to (the internet / shopping /the phone / video games / playing
addiction? cards / slot machines / betting)…
I (drink coffee / play video games / bet with my friends)…. but I don’t think
I am addicted to any of them.
I’ve never tried (drugs / medicines / cigarettes / alcohol)… because I think
it’s dangerous to get addicted to them.
I was told by my parents that I should never (drink and drive / take drugs /
try cigarettes)… because responsible people never do these things.
Why do people become People sometimes (get in the wrong company / react to peer pressure /
addicted? How can you avoid want to feel cool and independent)… and start (smoking / using drugs /
having any addictions? taking medications)…
I think we should (not go to places where drugs are sold / be careful about
what we drink at parties / not accept gifts from strangers / avoid people
who use substances)…
My philosophy is that I’ll never even experiment with (drugs / smoking /
drinking)… so that I won’t be tempted.
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What are the dangers and If you’re addicted to a substance or anything else you (will lose your friends /
consequences of being will lose your parent’s trust in you / might break laws / might go to prison /
addicted? will have health issues)…
Substance addiction can cause (high risk of cancer / loss of appetite / vita-
min deficiency / hangovers / bad breath / yellow teeth / unhealthy skin)…
If you use substances, you might have (hearing / coordination / judgment)…
problems as a result.
What should be done If someone’s already (addicted to drugs / a chain smoker / spending too
if someone is already much time on the internet / betting too much)… you should try to convince
addicted? How could you him or her to (go to the doctor / seek professional help / discuss the issues
help the person? with a counsellor / talk about it with his or her parents)…
It’s important that these people (admit their problems / face their addiction /
face up to the challenges of getting clean / try their best to quit)… and
people around them should (support them / provide help to them / assist
them in their efforts)…
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6 LIFESTYLE SITUATIONS
6/1 ORGANISE YOUR DAY
Your mother / father (played by the examiner) is asking you to do the following things but you are too busy. Discuss
them with her / him and convince her / him that you do not have time for all of them.
l do the shopping
l pick up your sister from kindergarten
l do the hoovering.
Start by greeting your mother / farher.
6/2 PENFRIEND’S HEALTHY DIET
You are on the phone with your American penfriend (played by the examiner) who is a bit overweight and he / she
would like to lose weight. Help him / her change his / her eating habits and convince him /her to live a healthier
life. Include the following:
l what to eat
l where and what not to eat
l how to live a healthier lifestyle
l some other pieces of advice.
Start by greeting your penfriend.
6/3 COOK FOR YOUR FRIEND
You would like to cook something typically Hungarian for your pen friend who is staying with you. You are calling
your mother / father (played by the examiner) to ask for help. Ask her / him
l what you need
l how to prepare the following dishes
l how long it takes to prepare them.
Choose one that you would make for your friend.
noodles with cottage goulash soup potato hotpot

cheese and bacon
Start by asking your mother / father for help.
6/4 EATING HABITS
Your friend (played by the examiner) feels dizzy in the morning and it turns out that he / she never has breakfast.
Explain to him / her the importance of a substantial breakfast and convince him / her to have breakfast regularly.
Include the following ideas:
l the importance of having breakfast

l what to eat
l what to drink
l what to avoid.
Start by asking your friend what his / her problem is.

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6/5 ORDER FOOD ON THE PHONE
You have three friends over at your place and you decide to order dinner on the phone from one of the restau-
rants. Order meals from the menu for everyone and discuss the following points:
l enquire about the Chef’s Daily Specials

l request the food for a specific time
l ask about the possible payment methods
l have a particular request.
Start by greeting the restaurant employee on the phone.
6/6 DECIDE ON A RESTAURANT
An exchange student is staying with your family and you and your sister / brother would like to take him / her out
for dinner. You are trying to decide where to take him / her. Discuss these three possibilities with your sister /
brother (played by the examiner) and choose one of the restaurants.
l a traditional Hungarian restaurant

l a Chinese fast-food restaurant
l an Italian pizzeria.
Start by asking your sister / brother for help.
6/7 VISIT THE GP
You are a student and you are spending two weeks in England on a language course. You couldn’t sleep last night
because of various health problems. You think you have the flu. You have health insurance, so go to the doctor’s
(played by the examiner), tell him / her your problems and ask for advice. Include the following:
l what the symptoms are

l ask for advice (diet, medicine, treatment)
l ask if you have to pay
l ask where the chemist’s is.
Start by telling the doctor your problem.
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6 LIFESTYLE SAMPLE SITUATIONS

A – Hi Mum / Dad! What’s up?

B – Good morning, my dear! I have to run, I’m late for work. We’re going to have a crazy day at the office.
A – OK! Do you need me to help you with anything?
B – What’re you doing today? Do you have plans for the afternoon already?
A – I have my basketball training in the afternoon, the rest depends on how much homework we get. Can I do
anything for you?
B – That’d be great! I’m afraid I’ll have to do some overtime today.
A – OK, what do you want me to do?
B – Well, someone needs to pick up your sister from kindergarten, I don’t think I’ll make it there for 4 o’clock.
A – I can do that on the way home. My training ends at 3.30.
B – Fantastic! And then the shopping. The fridge is almost empty and we’re expecting guests in the evening.
A – You know I don’t like to go shopping with Lily. She will start crying and she always wants to get all sorts of
candies and chocolates.
B – I know, but she’s only four, she doesn’t understand yet. We need some stuff for dinner and for the guests.
A – Maybe I should go to the shops before picking up Lily?
B – Darling, I don’t want you to carry all the things around with you.
A – Then what should we do?
B – Why does everything have to happen on the same day? I wanted to do some tidying as well. At least the
carpets need to be hoovered.
A – I can’t do everything! I need to do homework too!
B – I know. How about you doing the hoovering quickly when you get home with Lily, and I’ll do the shopping
on my way home.
A – OK. That sounds better.
B – And you can do your homework afterwards.
A – Fine.
B – Right, I really have to run now. See you this evening!
A – See you, Mum / Dad!

A – Hi! How are you?
B – Hey! Not very well. You know, I’m getting really fed up with my body! I am so fat!
A – Well, you shouldn’t think like that! You’re not that fat, and I think there is a solution to everything!
B – Really? What?
A – Well, first of all, you should start eating healthily.
A – You know, you should eat fruit at least twice a day, vegetables and salads every day, drink water instead of
soft drinks and you should drink less coffee.
B – Well, I’m not sure about the coffee, but otherwise it doesn’t seem to be impossible. Is that all?
A – Unfortunately, not.
B – What else do I have to do?
A – You should take up some sport as well. You should move regularly. It will make you feel really good! And it
burns a lot of calories as well.
B – OK. But that’s all, right?
A – No, not really.
B – Don’t torture me!
A – You know, you should stop eating so much chocolate and sweets. And you shouldn’t eat snacks in front of
the TV. That’s very unhealthy!
B – OK. Enough is enough. I hope that’s all.
A – There is one more thing. In your free-time you should do things which fit your new lifestyle.
B – Like what?
A – Like walking, going on trips, doing some gardening, riding a bike with your friends, going to the swimming
pool, etc. You know, something which involves moving and being in the fresh air instead of sitting indoors.
B – OK. Thank you. I’ll do my best and let you know how it goes.
A – You’re welcome.
A – Hi Mum / Dad!
B – Hi … ! What is it?
A – I was thinking, I want to cook something for Sam. Will you help me?
B – Sure! What do you want to cook?
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A – Something typically Hungarian, but I’ve not decided yet. What would be the easiest? Noodles with cottage
cheese, goulash or potato hotpot?
B – Well, the noodles would be the easiest. You would only have to cook the pasta and fry the bacon. Do you
think he’d like it?
A – I don’t know. Maybe that wouldn’t be the best idea. How do you make goulash?
B – It’s pretty easy too. You chop onion into small pieces, simmer it in oil, put the meat in, add some salt and
paprika, then pour water over it and let it cook. After a while you put the carrots and potatoes in and cook it
some more.
A – I think that would take too much time. How long do you usually cook it?
B – For at least two hours.
A – That’s too long! I don’t want to spend that much time cooking. What about the potato hotpot? How is
that made?
B – Well, you cook the potatoes, boil the eggs and peel them, slice both of them and layer them in a bowl with
the sausages. Finally you put sour cream and cheese on the top and put it in the oven for about half an hour
until the top gets brown.
A – Oh, well. It’s complicated and it also takes too much time. We wanted to go out in the afternoon, I don’t
have that much time.
B – Sorry, dear! Cooking does take time.
A – OK, I’ll do the noodles then. That’s quick. Maybe I’ll do the goulash and the potato hotpot on another day
when we don’t have any other plans.
B – That’s a good idea.
A – Thanks, Mum / Dad!
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A – Hi … ! How are you?
B – Hi … ! Well, I’ve been better.
A – What’s wrong?
B – I don’t know. I feel so weak and sometimes even dizzy.
A – Really? What could be the problem? Some virus infection?
B – Maybe. I’ve been feeling this way a lot recently.
A – Have you been to the GP?
B – No, it doesn’t seem to be that serious. I just sometimes have it in the morning. It usually goes away pretty
quickly.
A – It’s strange. Do you eat breakfast?
B – No, I never eat anything in the morning.
A – I think you should. Didn’t you know that breakfast is the most important meal? No wonder you feel weak
and dizzy.
B – I don’t think I could eat anything so early.
A – Come on! I’m sure you could!
B – I hope you don’t mean something like a real English breakfast.
A – Of course not. But you could try and eat some yogurt for example.
B – OK, maybe I could eat a peach- or strawberry-flavoured yogurt.
A – Well, you should actually eat unsweetend yogurt, with some cereal and fruit and honey if you want to have it
sweeter.
B – How long would it take to prepare each morning?
A – Not that long. You just have the yogurt, pour some ceareal in it, and add some fruit. It doesn’t take more
than a few minutes. And what do you drink in the morning?
B – So far I’ve only drunk a coffee.
A – That’s not the best either. You should drink green tea or fruit juice. It’s better for your blood pressure and
your digestion.
B – I’m not sure I would wake up after drinking fruit juice.
A – Tea contains caffeine, try that.
B – OK, I’ll try.
A – By the way, do you drink enough water during the day? And do you eat enough fruit, vegetables and nuts?
B – Probably not.
A – Well, you should try eating more. They really help. And forget about soft drinks. They contain too much sugar.
B – Wow, I think I’ll rethink my diet. Thanks for the tip.
A – You’re welcome. And I hope you’ll feel better.
B – Thanks!
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A – Good evening.
B – Good evening. Easy Bite Restaurant. How can I help you?
A – I’d like to order some food.
B – What would you like?
A – First of all, I’d like to know what the Chef’s Daily Specials are.
B – Certainly. Which one are you interested in?
A – As it’s a Friday, I’d like to know what “Thankfully, it’s Friday” is.
B – It’s grilled salmon and pasta with spinach sauce.
A – I see. It sounds tempting. Let me see. … I’ll have a lemon noodle with baby spinach, a quattro formaggi
pizza, a salami pizza and a mushroom ravioli then. We’d like to have extra cheese toppings on the pizzas.
B – Excellent choices. Any desserts or drinks?
A – We’ll have two sponge cakes, an apple pie and a fruit salad.
B – Very good.
A – Can we have extra whipped cream on the fruit salad?
B – Certainly!
A – Thank you. We won’t have any drinks.
B – Fine. Anything else?
A – No, that’ll be all.
B – Where shall we deliver?
A – The address is … .
B – And your name?
A–…
B – Thank you. Can I have a phone number in case we can’t find you?
A – Sure. It is 555-34478. How can we pay for the meals?
B – You can pay in cash, with credit card or with food vouchers.
A – We’d like to pay with food vouchers.
B – Please note that we can’t change it or give change from food vouchers.
A – Thank you, I’m aware of that. When can we expect to receive our orders?
B – In about forty minutes.
A – Can you deliver it a bit later? In about an hour’s time? That would be more convenient.
B – Sure, no problem. Any other requests?
A – No, that’s all.
B – Thank you for your order. I wish you a nice evening.
A – The same to you. Bye.
B – Bye.
A – Hi … !
B – Hey … ! What’s up?
A – I was thinking I’d like to take Frank somewhere to eat.
B – That’s a great idea! Where do you want to go?
A – I don’t know yet. Do you know a good restaurant?
B – Well, there’s this pizza place, you know, the Italian restaurant.
A – Right. I know that one. It’s not bad. Do you think he would like it?
B – Everyone likes pizzas. And they serve other types of food as well.
A – You’re right.
B – Or the Chinese restaurant two blocks from here?
A – Yeah! That one’s also good. Do you think I should take him to an Italian or Chinese restaurant? He’s in
Hungary after all. Shouldn’t I take him to a Hungarian restaurant?
B – You’re probably right. He can eat Italian or Chinese food at home too.
A – Yep! Do you know any traditional Hungarian restaurant?
B – We have Kiskulacs here, around the corner.
A – Yes, but isn’t it too expensive? I don’t have that much money.
B – Yes, it may be too expensive. Let me think if I know a cheaper place.
A – Thanks.
B – There’s one not far from the place where Peter lives. Do you know that one?
A – Sure! It serves traditional Hungarian food and they say it’s a fine restaurant.
B – Yes, and it’s supposed to be cheaper, but still quite good or so I’ve heard.
A – I think we’ll go there.
B – OK. Have a good time! I hope he’ll like it.
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A – Would you like to join us?
B – Thanks for the invitation, but I’m afraid I can’t. I’m quite busy at the moment.
A – OK. Then see you later!
B – See you!
6/7 VISIT THE GP
A – Good morning!
B – Good morning! What is your problem?
A – Well, I have a headache and I feel terrible.
B – Do you have any other symptoms?
A – Yes, I do. I have a sore throat, a runny nose, a bad cough. I have aching limbs, I feel run down and I’ve lost
my appetite.
B – I see. Do you have a temperature?
A – I don’t know. I didn’t check it.
B – It seems to me that you have the flu.
A – What shall I do?
B – I advise you to stay in bed, drink a lot of tea, eat simple foods like boiled potatoes or biscuits. I will prescribe
some antibiotics, painkillers and vitamins as well. Buy these medicines at the pharmacy as soon as possible.
A – Thank you.
B – Could you give me your personal details so that I can fill in the prescription form and the medical report?
A – Sure. My name is ...
B – How old are you?
A – I am 17 years old. I was born on 25 October, 19.../20... .
B – OK. Do you take any medicines regularly?
A – No, I don’t.
B – Do you have any allergy to any medicine?
A – As far as I know, I don’t.
B – Do you have any health insurance?
A – Yes, I do.
B – In this case the insurance covers the costs of the medical treatment. I’ll give you this prescription. Come
back for a check-up in a week.
A – Can you please tell me where I find the closest chemist?
B – It’s just around the corner.
A – Thank you very much.
B – You’re welcome. Get well soon!
A – Bye.
B – Bye.
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6 LIFESTYLE PRESENTATION
6/1 DAILY ROUTINE
These pictures show different activities people do during the day. Compare and contrast them. Include the
following points:
l their lives and daily routines

l advantages of these lifestyles
l disadvantages of these lifestyles
l your lifestyle and daily routine.
6/2 HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY FOOD
These pictures show different kinds of food. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l healthier / less healthy food

l restaurants where you can eat these types of food
l popular meals among young people
l your diet and your family’s diet.
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6/3 EATING HABITS
These pictures show different eating habits of people. Compare and contrast them. Include the following
points:
l where and what people usually eat

l good and bad eating habits
l family meals and their importance
l what you could do to eat in a healthier way.
6/4 HEALTHY LIVING
These pictures show different aspects of healthy living. Compare and contrast them. Include the following
points:
l the components of a healthy lifestyle

l the importance of living a healthy life
l balanced way of eating
l what you do to keep fit and stay healthy.
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6/5 EATING IN DIFFERENT PLACES
These pictures show people eating in different places. Compare and contrast them. Include the following
points:
l places where people can eat

l types of food and services offered
l why people choose to eat at these places
l places you have tried and which ones you prefer.
6/6 ILLNESSES
These pictures show different illnesses. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l common illnesses
l when and how people get ill
l symptoms and possible ways of treatment
l the last time you were ill.
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6/7 GOING TO THE GP’S SURGERY OR TO HOSPITAL
These pictures show how patients are treated at the GP’s surgery and in hospital. Compare and contrast
them. Include the following points:
l the typical illnesses and injuries treated at the GP’s surgery and in hospital
l the kinds of examinations and treatments people receive in each place
l the way people feel during their stay in hospital
l the last time you were in hospital or at the GP’s.
6/8 ADDICTIONS
The following pictures show different substances which can cause addiction. Compare and contrast them.
Include the following points:
l substances which cause addiction

l why people take them and how they can avoid or quit them
l health problems they can cause
l any personal experience.
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6 LIFESTYLE SAMPLE PRESENTATIONS

6/1 DAILY ROUTINE
People can have very different lifestyles and daily routines. These depend on several things, mostly on their age,
their occupation, their hobbies, where they live or whether they have a family. Some people who work on night
shifts or in places which are open at night such as clubs and bars sleep during the day. Other people work during
the day and sleep at night. These people have more traditional work routines, get up in the morning, go to work,
come home in the afternoon and spend the evening usually at home.
Some people say that it’s actually not bad to work at night. If you don’t need much sleep, you have a lot of time
during the day to go to places, run errands, do the shopping, do some housework, enjoy the weather, etc. However,
normal daytime jobs have their advantages as well. Your body adjusts to it better, you have the same routine as
your family, so you can spend more time with them, you can watch the evening films on TV, you can go to con-
certs or sports events and meet friends.
Both daily routines have their disadvantages too. If you work at night, your body may not be able to relax during
the daylight so well when you want to sleep. You may also miss evening outings with friends, or some time with
your family. Those who have kids can’t have dinner with them and put them to bed. On the other hand, people who
work during the day may find it difficult to do the shopping or run errands to public institutions or banks because
by the time they finish work, these places are closed.
All in all, I think all kinds of daily routines have their advantages and disadvantages too, we just have to find the
best routine for ourselves and our family.
I’m still at school so my life revolves mostly around classes and studying. I get up early, take the bus to school,
get home in the afternoon and study. When the rest of my family gets home we usually have dinner together and
then I watch TV or read a book in the evening. When I finish secondary school and go to university my routine will
change a little, but I don’t mind that.
6/2 HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY FOOD
I think nowadays people eat a lot of unhealthy food. We often don’t have time to sit down and prepare healthy
meals. We eat pre-packaged, take-away or junk food such as pizza, French fries, frozen meals, etc. We also eat a lot
of chocolates, crisps and sweets because these reduce the appetite and they can be eaten quickly. Instead of
them we should eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, cook meals with less fat and spices. We have to make sure
we drink enough liquid. It should not be coffee or soft drinks but water, milk and fruit juices.
There are a lot of restaurants and take-away services which offer all kinds of food. Fast food restaurants are
considered less healthy, but nowadays, they offer salads and healthy sandwiches as well. There are also specialised
restaurants where you can find organic, vegetarian and different national cuisines or the usual Hungarian specialities.
Traditional restaurants are mostly preferred by adults and elderly people who like the atmosphere and the service
these restaurants offer. Young people, on the other hand, like to eat a hamburger with French fries, a pizza or
kebab or bakery products and pastries. They go to fast food restaurants such as McDonalds, Burger King or to
pizzerias and eateries in shopping centres. These places are the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to get something
to eat, not to mention the fact that it’s the usual place for meeting friends and socialising.
I generally pay attention to what I eat so I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, and I keep away from junk food. At the
same time, I must admit that I eat a lot of chocolate and crisps as well. I have also tried to persuade my family to
eat more healthily and to avoid having so much fat and spices in their meals, but it’s quite difficult to combine
a healthy way of eating with Hungarian cooking, which traditionally contains a lot of fat and hot spices.
6/3 EATING HABITS
Most Hungarians eat three times a day. They have breakfast at home, which is usually cornflakes, muesli, a piece
of toast, yogurt, a sandwich, black coffee, tea or orange juice. Some people don’t have time for a substantial
breakfast so they just gulp down a coffee or tea or eat something on the run. Lunch is eaten at school or at work,
usually in a canteen. An average lunch in a canteen consists of some soup, a main course which might be noodles,
a vegetable stew or some meat with rice or potatoes. Sometimes there is a dessert, for example a piece of
cake, chocolate or some fruit. Unfortunately, many people have lunch in fast food restaurants or they even skip
it because, they say, they don’t have time for it. Many people eat some bread and cold cuts, sausages with mus-
tard or a sandwich or maybe some leftovers reheated in the microwave for dinner at home.
Experts recommend that we eat five times a day but a smaller amount of food each time. It is also said that
breakfast is the most important meal of the day, because that is where people get their energy from for the day.
Lunch should be something hot and should have at least two courses, a soup or a starter and a main course.
Dinner should not be later than six or seven o’clock in the evening because it is very unhealthy to go to sleep on
a full stomach. Unfortunately, many people eat snacks between meals: sweets, crisps, biscuits or chocolate.
Another problem is that traditional Hungarian meals are very fatty and spicy but we either cannot or do not want
to do without them.
Family meals are usually enjoyable for both parents and children and they provide a chance to talk to each other,
so mealtime is a very important part of family life. In my family we don’t always have time to sit down and eat
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together during the week, but at weekends we always have our Sunday lunch together. This is important
because we can talk a bit and spend some time together as a family.
My diet is based on fruit, vegetables, dairy products and a lot of meat. I try to pay attention to what I eat because
“you are what you eat”. My only problem is that I eat very fast, instead of taking my time. In the last few months I have
gained some weight because sometimes I can’t stop myself eating too much, especially if my mum makes pancakes.
6/4 HEALTHY LIVING
A healthy life consists of several things and the key is that we balance them. I think it’s important to eat healthy
food, drink healthy drinks, keep a healthy mind, sleep enough, work out regularly, be outside in the fresh air
enough, and live an active life.
It’s important to keep our body as healthy as possible because this way we can preserve our health for a longer
time and we can avoid getting ill or injured. Some illnesses such as diabetes or high blood pressure are linked to
an unhealthy lifestyle or to being overweight.
It’s better for all of us when we are healthy and we don’t need to go to the GP all the time, we don’t need to take
medications but rather fulfil our duties and responsibilities. If we pay attention to our health from early on, we can
avoid lots of illnesses later on in life. It’s also important that we exercise. We should go for a run, or a walk, or go
to a fitness club several times a week.
I think a balanced diet means that we eat smaller portions several times a day and we eat a whole variety of dif-
ferent food. We need to eat fibre and whole grain bread, dairy products, fruit, vegetables, white meat such as
chicken or fish, use healthy oils from nuts and drink lots of water.
We need to stay away from sugar and unhealthy fats, too much pre-produced food or prepackaged food, which
means that we should avoid greasy food, sweets, and caffeine. We should also drink healthy drinks. I never drink
soft drinks which are full of sugar, I prefer water, milk, fruit juices or green tea.
I find it very important to have a healthy lifestyle. I maintain a balanced diet, I usually eat a yogurt with nuts, cere-
als and fruit for breakfast, some light salad and meat for lunch and whole grain bread with cheese and vegetables
for dinner. I drink a lot of water or green tea during the day and I exercise two or three times a week. I like yoga
and running. I hope I can keep my health for a long time.
6/5 EATING IN DIFFERENT PLACES
There are different places where people can eat out. There are canteens, fast food restaurants, and small buffets,
or traditional and elegant restaurants. People can choose among them depending on what they want to eat, how
much time or money they want to spend and what sort of service they wish to have.
Canteens, fast food restaurants and buffets are self-service restaurants. Canteens usually provide lunch for stu-
dents or people at their workplaces. They can have a soup, a main course and a dessert there and can eat them
quickly in their lunch breaks. Fast food restaurants are popular among young people, they serve hamburgers,
french fries, soft drinks, and simple desserts. Small buffets also specialise in serving simple food quickly.
Traditional restaurants offer the most convenient service. They offer a huge variety of foods and they have waiters
who take the orders and serve the food.
When people just want to eat simple food quickly, they will probably go to a fast food restaurant, or to a buffet.
If they are at school or at work and they want to have lunch, they will most probably go to the canteen. Traditional
restaurants are more elegant and people usually go there when they want to have a lunch or dinner in comfort,
when they celebrate a special occasion, or want to take a business partner to dinner. They usually have more
courses and spend more time and money there.
I actually go to the school canteen every day to have lunch there after school. I also go to fast food restaurants
when I want to meet friends. I’ve been to traditional restaurants as well. Last month we celebrated my grandmoth-
er’s sixtieth birthday in a posh restaurant. It was very nice, I liked it very much. The place had a nice atmosphere
and the food was excellent. I think I like fast food restaurants the most. I like the food there and the laid-back
atmosphere and I don’t mind self-service either.
6/6 ILLNESSES
We can become ill in many ways, the most common illnesses are the flu, colds, sore throats, stomach aches, diar-
rhea or other bacterial or virus infections.
Most people get ill when they are out in public. Children take illnesses home from kindergarten or school, adults
take them home from their workplaces or from buses or supermarkets where they meet other people. We touch
the same surfaces or things, we cough at each other and this is how these illnesses are transmitted.
When we’re ill, we often have a headache, pain in our limbs, we sneeze or cough, or have a blocked or runny
nose. We can also have stomach ache or a high temperature and in more serious cases we can be nauseous or
even throw up.
We need to be careful with illnesses. First of all we should go to the GP and let him or her diagnose our illness.
If he or she prescribes any medication, we should take them so that we get well as soon as possbile. We can try
home remedies such as drinking lots of tea with lemon and honey or eating chicken soup. We should also stay
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at home and away from other people so that we don’t transmit the illness to others. When we’re ill, we should stay
in bed, relax or sleep a lot until we feel better. Even if we can’t eat anything we should drink lots of liquids so that
we don’t get dehydrated.
Being ill is not a pleasant feeling. I unfortunately went through some sort of virus infection a few weeks ago.
I woke up in the middle of the night with a splitting headache and very bad stomach. I was shivering with cold and
I had to run to the bathroom to throw up. After my stomach was empty I felt very weak and I slept for several hours.
I ate boiled potato and drank tea for two days and it took me a few more days to recover fully.
6/7 GOING TO THE GP’S SURGERY OR TO HOSPITAL
People usually see their GP if they catch some common illness such as a cold or the flu, or suffer from indigestion or
pneumonia. Sometimes, however, it may also turn out to be more serious and the doctor can refer us to a specialist or
to the hospital. People are taken straight to hospital if they have an accident.
If it’s only a common illness people are given a thorough examination at the doctor’s surgery, then the doctor
makes a diagnosis and gives the patient a prescription. In hospitals it’s a little bit more complicated; patients see
specialists in their surgeries and are given special kinds of examinations such as X-ray, EEG, ECG examinations or
even brain scanning. After all the necessary examinations doctors give the patients the treatment they think is the
most effective and patients may have to remain in hospital for further treatments for a while.
A hospital stay is never pleasant; nobody likes to be ill or to suffer from pain. People often feel confused, lonely,
exposed and vulnerable, they can also miss their home. It’s an especially difficult situation for small children and
old people.
Fortunately, I don’t get ill very easily, so I don’t have to see my doctor very often. The only time I had to go into
hospital was when I had a skating accident and hurt my knee very badly, I couldn’t stand up. My parents took me
to the emergency ward immediately, where I was given an X-ray and it turned out that I had a torn ligament. I had
to be operated on, but after a couple of days I was able to leave the hospital. My leg was put in plaster for six
weeks and I had to return to the hospital for regular check-ups. The plaster wasn’t very nice to wear because it was
itching all the time, but my knee was fully cured and I can use it just the same as before.
6/8 ADDICTIONS
There are several substances which can cause addictions such as tobacco or nicotine, drugs, alcohol, pills or
coffee and even certain types of behaviour such as stealing, lying or gambling. Actually anything can be addictive
if it’s carried to extremes but some things are more dangerous than others. Some can cause problems in our lives,
in our relationships or even with our health.
Some people try addictive substances or things because they want to experience the feeling they give, want to
feel the thrill and the excitement, or just keep up with their friends, be able to say that they have tried them, pretend
to be cool or to be part of a gang.
I think it’s important that we keep ourselves away from drugs and other substances. We should not take any pills,
alcohol, or other drugs. We should not accept drinks or food from strangers and should be careful what we eat or
drink at parties. If we have already had any sort of drug-related experience, we need to make sure that we don’t
repeat it, that we avoid it in the future. If we see our friends taking any sorts of drugs, we should try to persuade
them to quit the habit and offer them any help they need. If the problem seems to be very serious, we should also
involve adults in the process or even medical help.
I’ve been told that taking drugs and other substances can cause serious health problems as well.
In the short run we can experience vision problems, headaches, a hangover, bad breath, our clothes can smell bad,
and we can even have hallucinations. In the long run drugs, alcohol or smoking can cause heart and lung problems,
and coordination problems. They can damage our teeth, and other important organs. All in all, I think we should
keep ourselves and our friends away from any sorts of drugs.
I’ve never taken any drugs, but I think coffee also causes addiction so I’m probably addicted to that. I drink
several coffees every day and I feel I can’t wake up without it. I’ve never smoked and I don’t plan to start either,
but my best friend does smoke a few cigarettes every day. I think it’s a very disgusting habit and I’ve told him to
quit it many times, but he doesn’t listen to me.
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6 LIFESTYLE WORD LIST
DAILY ROUTINE have a positive way pozitív a gondolkodás-

organise one’s time beosztja az idejét of thinking módja
make the most of one’s day kihozza a legtöbbet a prevent illnesses megelôzi a betegségeket
napjából be resistant to diseases ellenálló a betegségekkel
wake up felébred szemben
get up as soon as the felkel, ahogy megszólal
alarm clock goes off az ébresztôóra EATING HABITS
oversleep elalszik (nem ébred fel food élelmiszer
idôben) meal étkezés
stay in bed late sokáig ágyban marad dish étel
get up late késôn kel fel diet étrend / diéta / diétás
take a shower / bath zuhanyozik / fürdik be on a diet diétázik / fogyókúrázik
wash / dry one’s hair megmossa / megszárítja a rich in sg gazdag vmiben
haját vitamins vitaminok
brush one’s teeth fogat mos minerals ásványi anyagok
comb one’s hair fésülködik calories kalóriák
shave borotválkozik low- / high-calorie alacsony / magas
put on make-up kisminkeli magát kalóriatartalmú
cut one’s nails körmöt vág nutritious tápláló
get dressed felöltözik fatty / greasy zsíros
leave home elmegy otthonról low-fat alacsony zsírtartalmú
arrive at school / work megérkezik az iskolába / meat-free húsmentes
munkába weight problems súlyproblémák
be late for school / work elkésik az iskolából / lose weight (le)fogy
a munkából put on weight (meg)hízik
have lunch in the school a menzán ebédel be a vegetarian vegetáriánus
canteen cereals gabonapehely
have after-school activities délutáni iskolai programjai cornflakes kukoricapehely
vannak muesli müzli
do the homework megcsinálja a házi muesli bar müzliszelet
feladatot toast pirítós
help with housework segít a házimunkában butter vaj
go to training sessions edzésre jár marmalade (narancs)lekvár
go out elmegy szórakozni cold cuts felvágott
hang out with friends barátokkal lóg sausage kolbász / virsli
stay up late sokáig fennmarad ham and eggs sonkás tojás
go to bed lefekszik scrambled eggs tojásrántotta
fall asleep elalszik a slice of bread egy szelet kenyér
roll zsömle / kifli
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE dairy products tejtermékek
get enough sleep eleget alszik yoghurt joghurt
eat healthily egészségesen táplálkozik sour cream tejföl
avoid fast food kerüli a gyorsételeket cottage cheese túró
cut down on crisps / kevesebb chipset / white / black coffee tejes- / feketekávé
sweets édességet eszik red meat / white meat vörös hús / fehér hús
drink enough water elegendô vizet iszik pork sertéshús
cut out soft / alcoholic kiiktatja az üdítôt / beef marhahús
drinks alkoholos italokat lamb bárány
lead an active life aktív életet él poultry baromfihús
do sports / (physical) sportol / testedzést chicken csirke
exercise végez turkey pulyka
keep fit megôrzi a fittségét liver máj
give up smoking abbahagyja a dohányzást fish and seafood hal és a tenger gyümölcsei
personal hygiene személyes higiénia carp ponty
body care testápolás tuna tonhal
use cosmetic products kozmetikai cikkeket salmon lazac
(deodorant, perfume) használ (dezodort, sardines szardínia
parfümöt) lobster homár
shrimps garnélarák
vegetables zöldségek
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onion vöröshagyma home-made food házias ételek

garlic fokhagyma freshly made frissen készült
carrot sárgarépa disgusting gusztustalan
cabbage káposzta flavours ízek
cauliflower karfiol sweet édes
pumpkin tök sour savanyú
bean bab salty sós
pea borsó bitter keserû
spinach spenót hot csípôs / forró
corn kukorica mild enyhe / nem csípôs
radish retek
lettuce fejessaláta COOKING
cucumber uborka peel hámoz
fruit gyümölcs slice szeletel
cherry cseresznye cut into pieces / in half darabokra / félbe vág
sour cherry meggy coat in breadcrumbs paníroz
raspberry málna grate cheese sajtot reszel
peach ôszibarack beat / whisk eggs felveri a tojásokat
apricot sárgabarack boil forral
pear körte cook fôz
plum szilva fry süt (zsiradékban)
watermelon görögdinnye roast süt
walnut / nut dió / mogyoró grill grillez
juicy lédús bake süt (pl. süteményt)
dried aszalt / szárított preheat the oven elômelegíti a sütôt
tinned konzerv heat the oil felforrósítja az olajat
candied kandírozott / cukrozott add hozzáad
stir kavar
DISHES mix összekever
Hungarian cuisine a magyar konyha season fûszerez
pancakes Hortobágyi style Hortobágyi húsos garnish körít
palacsinta serve tálal
fish soup halászlé
EATING OUT
vegetable stew fôzelék
fast food restaurant gyorsétterem
pork / veal / beef stew sertés- / borjú- /
hamburger restaurant hamburgeres
marhapörkölt
pizza place pizzéria
beefsteak marhasült
sandwich bar szendvicsezô
roast beef sült marhahús
Indian / Chinese / indiai / kínai /
breaded pork cutlet rántott sertésszelet
Japanese / Italian / japán / olasz /
chicken paprika with csirkepaprikás nokedlivel
Greek reataurant görög étterem
dumplings
reserve a table asztalt foglal
pork medallions Brassó Brassói aprópecsenye
wide variety of meals széles ételválaszték
style
friendly and fast staff barátságos és gyors
beefsteak with fried onions hagymás rostélyos
kiszolgálás
potato hotpot rakott krumpli
quiet atmosphere csendes légkör
pasta tésztaféleség
get the menu kéri az étlapot
sweet noodles with diós / mákos /
order food / drinks ételt / italt rendel
walnuts / poppy seeds / túrós tészta
starter elôétel
cottage cheese
first / second course elsô / második fogás
breaded fried cheese / rántott sajt / gomba
dessert desszert
mushrooms
ask for the bill kéri a számlát
desserts desszertek
tip the waiter borravalót ad
sponge cake Somló style Somlói galuska
pancakes filled with túrós / diós / ízes / ILLNESSES
cottage cheese / nuts / csokoládé vagy vanília fall ill megbetegedik
jam / chocolate or vanilla szószos palacsinta take sick-leave betegszabadságra megy
sauce symptoms tünetek
Gundel pancakes Gundel palacsinta have a headache / fáj a feje / hasa /
tasty / delicious ízletes stomach ache / háta / foga
well-prepared ízletesen elkészített backache / toothache
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have a pain in one’s limbs fájnak a végtagjai painkiller fájdalomcsillapító

have a sore throat fáj a torka vitamin pills vitamintabletta
sneeze tüsszent eye / nose drops szem- / orrcsepp
have a bad cough csúnyán köhög lozenges szopogatós tabletta
have a blocked / be van dugulva / antibiotics antibiotikum
a runny nose folyik az orra refer sy to a specialist / beutal vkit szakorvoshoz /
have a temperature lázas hospital kórházba
feel dizzy szédül
feel sick hányingere van INJURIES
breathe heavily nehezen veszi a levegôt hurt / injure oneself megsérül
get / catch a cold megfázik cut one’s finger / thumb elvágja az ujját /
have the flu influenzás hüvelykujját
virus infection vírusfertôzés twist one's ankle kificamítja a bokáját
hay fever szénanátha sprain one's back meghúzza a hátát
asthma asztma bruise one's knee lehorzsolja a térdét
pneumonia tüdôgyulladás break one's arm / leg eltöri a karját / lábát
allergy allergia put a bandage on bekötöz
be allergic to sg allergiás vmire give first aid elsôsegélyben részesít
high blood pressure magas vérnyomás save sy's life megmenti vki életét
diabetes cukorbetegség call an ambulance mentôt hív
heart attack szívroham have an X-ray exam / test megröntgenezik
get sunstroke napszúrást kap put in plaster begipszelik
food poisoning ételmérgezés operation / surgery mûtét / operáció
vomit / throw up hány be operated on megmûtik
have diarrhoea hasmenése van
lose one’s appetite elveszti az étvágyát STRESS
take medicine orvosságot szed feel stressed stresszel, folyamatos
recover / get well meggyógyul feszültségben él
feel anxiety szorong
AT THE DOCTOR'S anxious aggódó, szorongó
make an appointment with idôpontot kér az orvostól frustrated frusztrált
the doctor be overburdened with sg túlterhelt
visit the doctor elmegy orvoshoz mood swings hangulatingadozások
GP (general practitioner) háziorvos concentration / sleep koncentrációs / alvási
children's doctor gyerekorvos problems problémák
ENT specialist fül-orr-gégész be under pressure nyomás alatt áll
eye doctor szemész cope with tension / megbirkózik a feszült-
dentist fogorvos stress séggel / stresszel
surgeon sebész
nurse ápoló(nô) ADDICTIONS
doctor’s surgery orvosi rendelô be addicted to sg függ vmitôl, függô
waiting room várószoba experiment with sg kísérletezik vmivel
emergency room sürgôsségi osztály ab/use ki/használ, visszaél vmivel
hospital ward kórterem il/legal il/legális
operating theatre mûtô say no to sg nemet mond vmire
go for a check-up ellenôrzô vizsgálatra megy self-control önmérséklet
eye / blood / … test szem / vér / … vizsgálat resist temptation ellenáll a kísértésnek
dental check-up fogászati vizsgálat overcome an addiction legyôz egy függôséget
take one’s pulse / megméri vki pulzusát / nicotine / drug / nikotin- / drog- /
blood pressure / vérnyomását / lázát alcohol addiction alkoholfüggôség
temperature regular smoker rendszeres dohányos
give sy an injection / injekciót / védôoltást ad chain smoker láncdohányos
a vaccination vkinek quit smoking abbahagyja a dohányzást
diagnosis diagnózis drug use droghasználat
treatment kezelés do drugs drogot használ
cure gyógymód swallow lenyel
prescription orvosi recept / vény snort orron át felszív
prescribe a medicine orvosságot ír fel feel high be van lôve
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pill pirula, gyógyszer

powder por
designer drugs dizájner drogok,
szintetikus szerek
stimulant drug élénkítô drog
depressant nyugtató
meth metamfetamin
CONSEQUENCES OF ADDICTIONS
do harm kárt okoz
harm 1. kár, 2. károsít
vision / hearing / memory látás / hallás / memória
coordination / problems koordinációs problémák
health problems / egészségi problémák /
damage egészségkárosodás
hangover másnaposság
overdose túladagolás
yellow teeth sárga fogak
dry mouth kiszáradt száj
bad breath kellemetlen lehelet
smelly clothes bûzös ruhák
sweat 1. izzadság, 2. izzad
blurred vision homályos látás
shortness of breath légszomj
vitamin deficiency vitaminhiány
loss of appetite étvágytalanság
depression depresszió
risk of cancer rák kockázata
lung cancer tüdôrák
cause hallucinations hallucinációt okoz
raise blood pressure megemeli a vérnyomást
increase the heart rate megemeli a pulzust
damage brain cells roncsolja az agysejteket
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7 ENTERTAINMENT CONVERSATION
7/1 WHAT DO YOU USUALLY DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? DO YOU HAVE ANY HOBBIES?
How much free time do As I (go to school / have to study a lot / have to help my mother in the
you have during the week? house / have to babysit my little brother) ... I don’t have that much
What do you do with it? free time.
I have lots of free time because (I don’t have to study too much / I don’t
have many tasks) ...
When I have some free time, I usually (go out for a walk / meet my friends /
play with my dogs / read or watch TV) ...
How much free time At weekends I have more free time because (I don’t have to go to school /
do you have at weekends? I don’t have so much homework / I don’t have any training sessions or
private lessons) ...
Sometimes my mother asks me to (help her with the housework / tidy my
room / do something in the garden) ..., so I can’t (do what I want to / go out /
sleep all morning) ...
I like weekends because I have more time to (read / watch TV / play
computer games / meet my friends / sit out in the garden / work out) ...
What do you usually do Most of the time I (read / listen to the radio / do crossword puzzles / paint /
in your spare time? draw caricatures / build websites) ...
I like (being outdoors / playing football with my friends / doing the gardening
with my parents / playing computer games / practising karate) ...
In my free time I try to relax by (doing sports / going for a walk / listening to
music / going to the cinema / doing modern dancing / fishing) ...
Do you have a hobby? I got a (napkin / calendar / beer mat / stamp) ... collection from (my
What do you like doing? grandmother / cousin) ... a few years ago and I’ve continued collecting
them ever since.
I like (taking photographs / dancing / painting / knitting / doing embroidery /
building model aeroplanes) ...
I don’t have a special hobby, I like doing lots of different things in my free
time such as (sports / reading / listening to music) ...
Would you like to take up I have always wanted to try (sailing / knitting / sewing / pottery) ...
a hobby in the near future? I may take up (para-gliding / salsa dancing / ice/inline skating) ...
I have no plans to take up any new hobbies in the future because I already
have one, which is (collecting postcards / taking photos) ...
7/2 HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO OUT AND WHERE DO YOU GO?
How often do you go to I (quite often / regularly / sometimes / never / rarely) … go to the (cinema /
the cinema or to the theatre? theatre) ... because (I’m fond of films / I like musicals / I have a season
ticket / it costs a fortune / it finishes late) …
I used to go to the (theatre / cinema) … when I (attended primary school /
was 15 years old) …, but I can’t afford the time any more.
The (theatre / cinema) ... in our town is so (famous / good / bad) … that
I (can’t miss anything / have to see everything / don’t want to go there) …
What kinds of films I’m keen on (adventure films / action films / tragedies / musicals /
and plays do you like? comedies) … because they are (amusing / interesting / exciting / moving /
funny) …
I enjoy (romantic films / science fiction films / comedies) very much …,
but I don’t like to watch (thrillers / melodramas / horror films) …
I appreciate (films / plays) ... with (an interesting plot / a happy ending /
a good cast / a talented director) …
Which film or play did The last film I saw was (The Pirates of the Caribbean) … which (tells the
you see last? story of ... / is about a ... / is a love story) …
The (film / story / play) ... is set in (the 21st century / World War II) …and
it is (well-acted / well-directed / worth seeing) ...
I was rather disappointed with (the play / the film) … because it (was
too long / was confusing / was boring / had too many special effects) ...
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Do you ever go to concerts? I’m mad about (Tankcsapda) …, so I never miss (his / her / their) ...
concerts.
I (regularly / frequently / never) … go to (pop / rock / classical music) ...
concerts as they ( tend to be too loud / are a lot of fun / are very
entertaining) ...
I will never forget (the Bryan Adams concert in Budapest / the Bon Jovi
concert) ... because it (was spectacular / was a great stage performance /
had so many special effects / ended with a firework display) …
I never go to concerts / I’ve never been to a concert ... because (I don’t
have a favourite band/singer / the tickets are very expensive) ...
What kinds of exhibitions I (often / sometimes / never) ... (go to museums / visit art galleries / look at
have you seen so far? online exhibitions) ...
I have seen the memorable (exhibits / paintings / statues / drawings /
collection) ... of (Csontváry Koszta Tivadar) … in the (Historical
Museum / Museum of Fine Arts / House of Terror) ...
I would like to go to the (Palace of Wonders / Béla Bartók Memorial
House) … because I’m interested in (his/her works / the history of … / the
life of ...) ...
7/3 WHAT SPORTS DO YOU DO AND WHICH ONES DO YOU WATCH?
What is your favourite sport? I think sports are fun to do, so I’ve tried several sports so far such as (karate /
running / swimming / pentathlon / basketball) …
I like almost all sports, but my personal favourite is (handball / football /
sailing / motor-racing) …
Individual sports like (running / swimming / athletics) … are not for me, so
I chose a team sport because I think it is much more (fun to do / entertaining /
dynamic / competitive / fast-moving / exciting) ...
What sports do you do? I have been (riding horses / fencing / playing water polo ) … since
I was (five/six/seven) …
Sport is my life, so I do several sports in my free time: I go (skating / skiing /
snowboarding) … in winter and I go (rollerblading / rock climbing / scuba
diving) … in summer.
I’m not so fond of doing sports because I’m a bit lazy, but I sometimes (go
jogging / work out / go swimming) … if I feel like it.
What kinds of sports activities In P.E. lessons we (usually / sometimes) ... (begin with warm up exercises /
do you do in your school? do gymnastics / play football/volleyball / have to do somersaults) ...
Fortunately, there are plenty of possibilities to do sports in my school besides
the P.E. lessons. We have several sports teams and the school organises
a (ski / water sport / handball / football) ... camp every year too.
My school has a great (handball / volleyball / basketball) … team, and I’m a
member of the school’s (floor ball / athletics / karate / judo) … team.
Have you ever been to a I’m a great (fan / supporter) ... of the local (football / basketball /
sports event? What was it like? ice-hockey) … team, and I try to go to every match they play.
Once my friend persuaded me to go and watch a (car/motor race / tennis
match / golf tournament / basketball game / handball match) … with
him / her, and/but (I just loved it / I didn’t like it at all because it was boring /
it was very hot/cold there / the atmosphere was fantastic / it was thrilling) ...
I’m a member of the local (pentathlon / rugby / gymnastics / shooting /
weight-lifting / synchronized swimming) … team, and we have a (match /
race / competition / championship) … every (week / weekend / month) …
I’ve never been to a sports event because (I’m not interested in other people
doing sports) ...
What sports events do I don’t really like watching sports, I prefer (practising / doing / playing) ... them.
you like watching on TV? I wouldn’t miss the (Sunday / regular / live) … transmissions of (the
football European/World Cup / the matches of my favourite basketball team /
the Summer/Winter Olympic Games) … for anything.
I usually watch only the sports roundup in the evening news because I can’t
sit in front of the TV for hours watching a (car/motor race / football match) …
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7/4 HOW OFTEN DO YOU READ / WATCH TV / LISTEN TO THE RADIO / USE THE COMPUTER?
What do you like reading? Most of the time I read (modern novels / jokes / short stories / classic
dramas / poems / fashion magazines) ... because I find them (exciting /
fascinating / interesting / breath-taking) ...
I like reading novels by (John Grisham) ... because I like the way he (builds
up the story line / explores and forms characters / creates tension and
suspense) ...
I don’t really like reading, I just read (the compulsory books for school /
the jokes in the newspaper / some comics / the sports news in the daily
paper) ...
When do you listen to the I almost never listen to the radio, just when I (am in the car / wake up to
radio? Do you have a the sound of the radio alarm / catch the request show) ...
favourite programme? I listen to the radio whenever I can, and I have lots of favourite programmes
such as the (morning wake-up programme / request show / news / weather
forecast / interviews) ... on (Juventus / Class FM / Music FM / Petôfi) radio ...
I don’t listen to the radio a lot, but my father is a (taxi driver / truck
driver) ..., and he listens to the radio all day long to get the latest on
(weather information / road constructions / road accidents) ...
Do you watch TV a lot? I watch TV all the time because I like to watch the (quiz shows / series /
Do you have a favourite series, football matches / films) ...
programme or channel? I have several favourite channels, for example (the news channel CNN / the
sports channel Sport 1 / HBO which shows brand new films / Travel which
takes me everywhere / the documentary channel Discovery) ...
I don’t watch TV a lot because (I don’t think the programmes are very good /
I’m not interested in it / I don’t have time for it) ...
Do you have a DVD/video We have a very old video recorder, but (it is in my parents’ room / I don’t
recorder at home? know how to use it / I have never recorded anything with it / it doesn ‘t
Do you know how to use it? work any more) ...
Nowadays we use our DVD player more often.
I’ve worked out how to (start / set / use) ... the DVD / video recorder so I
always record (films / matches / concerts / music clips) ... when I (can’t
watch them / want to watch them several times)...
I have hundreds of DVDs / video cassettes at home with (films / every
episode of Friends / documentaries about dolphins) ..., and I watch them
again whenever I can.
Do you have a computer We have a computer at home but it is in my parents’ room so (I can only
at home? Do you sit in use it in the afternoon / I can’t play computer games on it / I can only use
front of it a lot? it for doing homework) ...
We have a modern computer at home with (sound and video cards / great
computer games / internet access / quite a big monitor) ...
I usually spend a lot of time sitting in front of the computer (playing computer
games / surfing the internet / chatting with my friends / writing emails / doing
research for my homework) ...
7/5 HOW DO THE INTERNET AND RELATED DEVICES AFFECT OUR SOCIAL LIFE? WHAT DO
YOU DO IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD?
What do you use the internet I have a (smart phone / PDA / tablet / laptop)… and I am constantly online
for in your social life? to be able to stay in touch with my friends.
How do you stay in touch Well, I actually like to (chat with my friends on social network sites /
with friends? talk to my foreign friends on Skype / post on our school website / write little
essays on my blog / upload pictures to Facebook / write emails to my
friends / notify my teachers when I’m sick and miss school / receive school
grades on the internet / look for former schoolmates and acquaintances /
create favourites lists / sign up for newsletters / create interest groups /
poke, post, tag, link, like, do basically anything on Facebook / check out the
news feeds of my friends)… and I think it’s a great platform to (meet friends /
talk about our ideas / keep in contact with those who live far from us / keep
ourselves informed about everything / stay in touch with remote
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acquaintances / find people who have similar interest or beliefs / reunite lost
family members)…
I don’t really use the internet, I prefer (talking to my friends in person / call-
ing people rather than sending them messages on the internet / watching
films on TV or at the cinema rather than online)…
I use the old-fashioned ways and I would rather (call and meet them / spend
time with them at home or in the park / go out with them)…. because I pre-
fer personal contact instead doing it behind a faceless computer monitor.
How can you enjoy the arts We can (watch films or series / read e-books / watch exhibitions / browse
or pursue a hobby over the e-libraries / follow TV channels or radio stations)… online nowadays.
internet? Even if we can’t see the actual acts we can (enquire about theatre pro-
grammes / read reviews / buy tickets / check out advertisements)…
on the internet.
In the case of particular hobbies we can (read about them / join forums and
chat with others / get to know others who do the same / exchange ideas)…
which is always nice.
Why is this technical I think it’s a lot easier to (communicate with others / find our long lost
advancement beneficial friends / keep up-to-date with our friends’ lives)… now with (all the
for us? mobile phones / social networks / Facebook)….
Nowadays we can (notify somebody / fix a date with someone / make an
appointment / enquire about virtually anything / gather data / get more infor-
mation about something)… a lot quicker and I think it’s important
in our fast-paced world.
What are the dangers of using It makes things such as (film piracy / spreading hatred / bullying)… easier
so much technology in our because it’s not fully controlled.
everyday social life? People can be (deceived by false information / fooled by a false identity on
social network pages or on dating websites / harassed by strangers)… on
the internet.
We can build a virtual world up around us until we notice that we (are in fact
alone / are lonely / are fooling ourselves / are not capable of personal
interaction anymore / are ruining our real relationships / are influenced by
superficial values / are giving out personal information about ourselves /
lose all privacy)…
7/6 WHAT KINDS OF (CULTURAL) EVENTS ARE ORGANISED IN YOUR HOME TOWN?
What kinds of events take Our town offers a big variety of (concerts / street festivals / folklore festivals /
place during the summer? car/dog beauty contests) … in the summer.
There is no summer without (theatrical and dance performances / scientific
and educational lectures / arts and crafts fairs / wine days) …
The (summer / wine / harvest) … festival (entertains / attracts / provides) …
(the town’s inhabitants / a lot of tourists / non-stop entertainment) …
What events take place There are (dance house parties / traditional crafts workshops / puppet
in winter? shows / children’s programmes) … in winter.
A unique event every winter is the traditional (Christmas fair / Christmas
concert) …
Where do these events Every year when (the traditional Christmas fair / the summer street
take place? parade) … takes place, the (streets / squares / restaurants) …
are filled with people.
The (Community Centre / Town Hall) ... holds (scientific lectures / salsa
lessons / exhibitions / training sessions) …
(The town’s new stadium / Our school / The town centre) … is an ideal
place for (concerts / tournaments / exhibitions / matches) …
What is the aim of these The (choir festival / folk dance competition) … (serves / strengthens /
events? promotes) … (entertainment / education / cooperation) ... with/between
(towns / countries / villages / peoples) …
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Events such as (choir competitions / international music festivals) … have an
important role in making … (folk dance / rock music / choir music /
classical music) … more popular.
Organising (fairs / concerts / charity balls / wine tastings / workshops) …
is an effective way to (attract more tourists / educate children / promote
local products) …
Which is the most The most successful event(s) is/are (the annual Royal Days / the street
outstanding event? parade in May) …
Everyone is interested in (the annual concert of the local band / live
performances of the folk dance groups) ...
A lot of people (visit / watch / listen to) ... the (fireworks / gala) …
which (follows / concludes) … the (week long festivities / main event /
competition) ...
7/7 WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE AMATEUR ARTS? DO YOU DO ANY?
Do you have amateur arts We have some amateur art classes at school, we can (sculpt / embroider /
clubs in your school or paint / make music / dance)… and we have a (drama group / photo club /
community centre? stand-up comedy group)… as well.
Are you a member of We have a great community centre in town where people can learn all
any of them? sorts of stuff such as (painting / modern dance / pottery / home decorating /
making jewels)….
I’m member of the (photo / dance / theatre)… club in (my school / the local
community centre)…. and I (have a lot of fun there / learn a lot / go there
once a week / made great friends there / enjoy the classes very much)….
I’m not part of any clubs or groups because (I’m not particularly creative /
I don’t have time for that / I’d rather do stuff alone at home)…
Have you ever taken active I’ve never taken part actively in a cultural event because (I’m not a
part in any cultural events? creative person / I’m not interested in it / I don’t have that much free time)…
Once I (painted some pictures / took some photos / made some jewels /
danced)… at (a town fair / my school’s annual arts event / the festivities in
my village)… and (I enjoyed it very much / it was a great experience /
I had lots of fun although it was very tiring)…
What sort of arts are I think young people like (dancing / taking photos / theatre groups / certain
especially appealing to public arts such as graffiti / making music)… very much.
teenagers and young It always surprises me how popular (classical music / theatre / concerts /
people? festivals / craft fairs)… are nowadays among young people.
It’s amazing how many young people attend and actively contribute to (town
or village fairs and festivals / school events / art exhibitions)….
Is there anything that you One day I’d really like to (learn ballroom dance / learn how to take
would really like to try but professional photos / paint / learn sewing / play the piano).. but so far
so far have not had the I haven’t had the/a (time / energy / opportunity / money / partner)… for that.
opportunity? Well, I always wanted to (learn wood carving / do sculpting / learn flower-
arranging / do origami)… so I (went to the local community centre /
enquired about courses in my town / enrolled on a course)… last month and
I (enjoy it very much / can already do some stuff / have already learned a
lot)…
Currently there’s nothing I’d like to learn but (that may change soon /
I may find something exciting in the near future)…
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7/1 CHOOSE AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
You have found a newspaper advertisement which offers three afternoon activities in the community centre. Call
the community centre assistant (played by the examiner) and ask for more information about the activities. Choose
one and give reasons for your choice.
l time of the course

l location
l what to take with you
l costs.
Start by calling the assistant.
7/2 DECIDE WHETHER TO WATCH A FILM AT HOME OR IN THE CINEMA
It’s Friday evening. You and your friend (played by the examiner) are thinking about what to do tonight. The
choice is: staying at home and watching TV or going to the cinema. Look at the TV and cinema programmes and
decide what to do and what to watch.
l programmes they offer

l atmosphere & experience
l comfort
l costs.
Start by asking your friend what he / she wants to do tonight.
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7/3 ASK FOR PERMISSION TO GO TO A CONCERT
Next month a Red Hot Chili Peppers / Bruno Mars concert will take place in the Budapest Sport Arena. You would
very much like to go there with your friends. Persuade your mother/father (played by the examiner) to let you go
and give you money for the ticket. Mention the following things:
l the price of the ticket (9,600 Ft)

l could be your birthday present
l travelling together, staying at your friend’s
l once in a lifetime experience.
Start by telling your mother / father that you would like to ask a big favour.
7/4 CHOOSE A SPORTS EVENT TO ATTEND
You are a big sports fan. The European Water Polo Championship Finals (with the Hungarian team) and the Formula
1 race both take place on the same weekend in Hungary. You would like to go to one of them. Choose one and
convince your friend (played by the examiner) to go with you. Include the following ideas:
l type of championship
l atmosphere (participants & audience)
l costs.
Start by telling your friend that you want to go to a sports event but you can’t decide to which one.
7/5 TAKE UP A SPORT
You would like to take up a sport. Consider the possibilities on the basis of the following ideas with your mother /
father (played by the examiner) and choose one from the pictures below.
l safety
l company
l costs.
Start by telling your mother / father that you would like to take up a sport.
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7/6 GET INFORMATION ABOUT A THEATRE PLAY
Look at the advertisement and book four tickets for the second day of the
performance. When booking, get information about the following things:
l the actors, the director

l the price and how to pay for the tickets.
l the seats (4 seats next to each other)
l the length of the play
l the acts / intervals.
Start by greeting the ticket seller (played by the examiner).
7/7 CHOOSE A BOOK
You finished your English course with flying colours. As a reward you can choose one of the following books.
Discuss the options with your teacher (played by the examiner) and decide which one to choose.
Start by greeting your teacher.
7/8 PERSUADE A FRIEND TO GO TO CSESZNEK WITH YOU
You are planning to go to Csesznek on 20th August to see the performance of “István a Király”. You want to spend
the whole day there. Persuade your friend (played by the examiner) to go with you. Tell him / her how much fun it
will be. Use the following arguments:
l excellent performance and cast

l castle ruins / pleasant village
l pubs / restaurants / picnic
l incredible atmosphere /
fireworks display.
Start by asking your friend to go

with you to Csesznek.
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A – Hello. I’m … .
B – Hello. Community Centre, … speaking.
A – I’m calling regarding the newspaper article.
B – How can I help you?
A – I’d like to enrol on one of the courses and I’d like to get some more information about them.
B – Sure! What would you like to know?
A – When do you have these activities? When’s the dance course?
B – It’s on Mondays and Wednesdays in the evening.
A – OK. What about the pottery course?
B – That’s on Friday afternoons.
A – And the karate?
B – Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evening.
A – All right. Are all of them organised in the community centre?
B – Yes, all of them are. The dance is in the ballroom, the pottery course in the crafts room and the karate in
the sports hall.
A – That’s fine. Do I need to bring anything to the courses?
B – You’ll need dance shoes if you choose that one, and a karate suit if you decide on that, but you don’t
need to bring anything to the pottery course.
A – How about the costs? How much do these classes cost?
B – The dance class and the pottery class cost the same, 1,500 forints, but the karate class is a bit more
expensive.
A – OK. Thank you. I don’t think I can make it to the pottery class as it’s too early in the afternoon, so I’m
thinking of choosing the dance class. Will I need to bring a partner with me?
B – No, other people will come alone too. We’ll find you a partner there. You don’t need to worry about that.
A – Fantastic! Thank you.
B – You’re welcome. Is there anything else I can help you with?
A – When do I need to enrol in the course?
B – It starts next Monday.
A – All right. Thanks for the information. Bye.
B – Bye.
A – What shall we do tonight?

B – I don’t know. What do you suggest?
A – Well, we could either stay at home and watch something on TV or go out and check out a movie.
B – OK, then let’s look at the TV programme first.
A – Right. It looks as though some good films are on: Spiderman and Robin Hood, for example.
B – Is this Robin Hood the one with Kevin Costner? It’s not bad but I’ve seen it at least a hundred times.
A – Me too. How about Spiderman then?
B – I’m not really interested in that one either.
A – OK. Let me see. We also have 50 First Dates or a handball game.
B – 50 First Dates? I don’t particularly like Adam Sandler so let’s skip that. The handball game sounds OK for me.
Who’s playing?
A – Veszprém against Ciudad Real. That should be great!
B – Yes, you’re right. What about the cinema?
A – Well, to be honest these films don’t really look very interesting to me. I mean what sort of films are these?
Star Wars? That’s an ancient story! And Boyhood? What’s that? I’ve never heard of it!
B – Come on! We could have a great time! I’m sure there’ll be a lot of people watching such a classic as Star Wars!
A – Are you serious about that?
B – Why not? It should be great! The atmosphere is always better in the cinema. And we could watch it on the
big screen with digital surround sound.
A – So are you suggesting that we go out?
B – Yes, I think we should.
A – Do you have money for the tickets?
B – I’ll treat you. I’ll even buy you popcorn.
A – And I was hoping I could watch the handball game in my comfortable chair.
B – Cinema seats are also comfortable. Come on!
A – OK, fine. Let’s go.
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A – Hey Mum / Dad! I’d like to ask you a huge favour.

B – What is it?
A – You know, there is a concert next month in Budapest and I’d really like to go.
B – What? A concert?
A – Yes, and it’s really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
B – Who’s coming here? Madonna?
A – No, it’s Bruno Mars! And it would be great to see him live in concert.
B – How do you want to pay for the ticket?
A – I thought it would be great if you could buy it for my birthday. And I don’t want anything else, only the
ticket.
B – How much is it?
A – Well, it’s 9,600 forints. But it’s for a great place quite close to the stage!
B – But it’s so expensive!
A – I know, but really Mum / Dad, please!
B – And how would you get to Budapest?
A – By public transport. I have already checked that there is a bus to Népliget in the afternoon, we’ll take tram
number 1 to the Arena and then we’ll come home by train from the Eastern Train Station.
B – When does the train leave from there?
A – It leaves at 11.30 p.m.
B – That’s very late. So you wouldn’t go alone, would you?
A – No, my best friend would come with me. She likes Bruno Mars, too.
B – How will you get home from the train?
A – I’m invited to sleep at my friend’s house.
B – I see. You’ve already planned everything.
A – I have. Can I go to this concert then?
B – OK. You can.
A – Thanks Mum / Dad. You’re the best!
B – Sure!
A – Hey … !
B – Hey … ! What’s up?
A – I’ve just seen some awesome sports event ads in the newspaper! Did you know that we’re hosting the
European Water Polo Championship this summer?
B – Really?
A – Yes! And we have the usual Formula 1 race too.
B – I know that one.
A – I say we should go this year.
B – To which one?
A – It would be great to go to both, but they are on the same weekend.
B – What a pity! So we have to choose.
A – Yes. What do you think? Formula 1 or water polo?
B – Well, I like both. The water polo championships are longer, we could watch a few games in the preliminary
rounds and go to the Formula 1 race on Sunday.
A – Well, I’m actually more interested in the finals and I don’t think we can afford to go to all of them.
B – You’re probably right.
A – I know it’s not easy to choose.
B – So where shall we go? Shall we check out the best cars in the world? Listen to the engines roaring?
That could be fantastic!
A – Oh yes, that would be great, but I was thinking that we should go to the water polo finals.
B – Why?
A – Because we have an awesome team and everyone says that we could win it. Can you imagine what sort of
an atmosphere it will have when thousands of people are cheering for Hungary?
B – OK, you’ve convinced me.
A – And I know that water polo fans are among the best supporters in Hungary. I’m sure they will provide a
great show.
B – Cool! So where do they sell the tickets?
A – They start selling them next week. Shall we meet at the ticket office on Monday?
B – That’s great! I’m already excited!
A – Me too! It’ll be fantastic!
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7/5 TAKE UP A SPORT
A - Hi Dad / Mum! Guess what, I’ve decided to take up a sport!

B – Wow, unbelievable! You’ve always been somewhat lazy and you’ve never done anything apart from the PE lessons.
A – Yes, but everyone in the class does sports and I would like to do something, too.
B – What are you waiting for then?
A – I’m not sure which sport to choose. I need your advice.
B – What are your choices?
A – There are three possibilities I’ve heard of. One of them is parachuting.
B – What? Are you out of your mind? That’s very dangerous.
A – Yes, but there is a very good instructor so I would be perfectly safe.
B – Forget it! It must be very expensive.
A – A jump costs 25,000 forints.
B – Oh, my god! What about the equipment?
A – I wouldn’t have to buy anything because they provide everything.
B – What about the other two?
A – There is a new chess club I could join.
B – Are you kidding? Chess has nothing to do with physical exercise.
A – Yes, that’s true, but at least it’s not dangerous and the company is great. I even have a chess board, so it
wouldn’t cost a penny.
B – What is the third sport you have thought of?
A – Football. But there is a membership fee for the football club.
B – How much is it?
A – 5,000 forints a month.
B – That’s a nice sum, but I can afford to pay it for you. Which one would you like to take up then?
A – I think I’ll choose football if you can pay the fee. I have several friends in the team and it’s good physical
exercise.
B – OK. Good choice.
A – Thank you, Dad / Mum.
B – Good afternoon. Keystone Theatre. How can I help you?
A – I would like to inquire about your Hamlet performance. Could you tell me who directed the play?
B – Kenneth Brannagh, and the actors are also award winning artists.
A – Wow, that’s great. Who plays Hamlet?
B – Joseph Fiennes. It’s a special guest performance.
A – It sounds terrific. When is the next performance?
B – There are only two performances. The first one is on 20th January and the second one is on the following day.
A – I’d like to have four tickets for the performance on 21st, please.
B – Where would you like to sit?
A – I would like to have four seats next to each other on the balcony.
B – There aren’t many left, I’m afraid. I can give you four seats in the stalls, but the view from there is not very
good.
A – OK, no problem, I will take those. How much are they?
B – They’re £9 each, so that’ll be £36 all together. What name please?
A – Frank Gauci.
B – Pardon? Could you spell your last name?
A – G-A-U-C-I. How can I pay?
B – You can pick your tickets up at the ticket office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, and you can pay in cash or
by credit card.
A – Oh, one more thing. How long is the play?
B – It’s quite long, it takes three hours.
A – Oh, dear. How many acts are there?
B – There are three acts and two intervals.
A – OK, thank you very much.
A – Bye.
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7/7 CHOOSE A BOOK
A – Hello, Mr/Ms . . . . How are you? I was wondering whether I could see my end-term test results.
B – Hello, . . . . I’m glad you’ve come to see me. I wanted to call you anyway because it seems that you
finished the course with flying colours. You got great results in the test, so the school has decided to reward
you with a book.
A – That’s fantastic. Thanks a lot. What book will I get?
B – You can choose one of these three.
A – Oh, I see. I know Jamie Oliver, he has great TV shows about cooking, but I’m not so keen on cooking, so
I don’t think I’ll have that one.
B – What about this encyclopaedia about Formula 1 races?
A – Well, I’m interested in motor racing, and there must be some beautiful photos about the races as well, but
I would like to have something that I could read on the beach in the summer. I don’t want to take a heavy
album with me.
B – Well, then I think this one by Cooper would be the best.
A – Wow, The Last of the Mohicans. I’ve read it in Hungarian, and I liked it very much. I like adventure books and
American Indian stories a lot. It must be great to read it in the original language. By the way, is the
vocabulary very complicated in it?
B – No, I think it’s a great story, with great language, and you could improve your vocabulary even more.
A – All right, then I think I’ll choose the novel. Thank you very much.
B – It’s a great choice. You’re welcome and congratulations on your results.
A – Thanks. Bye.
B – Bye.
A – Hi! Guess where I’m going to celebrate 20th August this year!
B – I don’t know. Where?
A – In Csesznek!
B – And why is that so interesting? Where is it?
A – Haven’t you heard of this little village? It’s in the Bakony hills. Each year the King Stephen (István a Király)
rock opera is performed by great actors live on stage there. Usually some people from the original cast are
there as well.
B – Are you going?
A – Yes, I am. Would you like to come?
B – Only to watch a rock opera? No, I don’t think so.
A – But it’s not only the rock opera. It’s an experience you definitely shouldn’t miss.
B – Why?
A – Some of us have already agreed that we would go there in the morning. We could spend the whole day
there. We could have fun!
B – What would we do?
A – Well, first we could visit the castle ruins. The ruins and view from the top of the hill are breathtaking.
B – That’s all?
A – No, of course, not. We could have lunch in one of the local restaurants. Later we could have a look at the
village. We could just take a walk there.
B – When does the performance start?
A – It starts at 8 p.m. It lasts until about 11 o’clock.
B – Is it so long?
A – Yes, but the best part is that we are going to be in an open-air theatre and we are going to sit on bundles
of straw.
B – And why is that so good?
A – Because we can have a picnic during the performance. And it has such a great atmosphere. More than ten
thousand people gather to watch the opera each year.
B – Really?
A – Yes, and after the performance the actors sing the national anthem and there is a beautiful firework display.
B – Sounds good.
A – Yes, absolutely. We could go by car. I have already talked to a friend of mine who would take us. So, would you
like to come?
B – OK. Let’s go.
A – Good. It’ll be fantastic. You’ll see.
B – Yes. Thanks for inviting me.
A – You’re welcome.
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7/1 HOBBIES
These pictures show different hobbies. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l hobbies people have

l the characteristic features of these hobbies
l reasons why people take up hobbies
l your hobby and why you enjoy it.
7/2 CULTURAL EVENTS
These pictures show various cultural events. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l places people go to for entertainment

l similarities and differences between these forms of entertainment
l cultural events in your home town
l your last visit to a museum.
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7/3 FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
These pictures show some ways in which a family can have fun together. Compare and contrast them.
l relaxing activities families usually do

l places / facilities for entertainment in your area
l why it is important for the family to spend time together
l what you and your family usually do together.
7/4 SPORTS
These pictures show individual and team sports. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l sports that are done in teams or individually

l why people choose either individual or team sports
l popular and successful sports in Hungary
l sports you do in your school and in your free time.
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7/5 FREE TIME ACTIVITIES
These pictures show different free time activities. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l common free time activities

l advantages and disadvantages of these activities
l other ways in which people spend their free time
l what you do in your spare time.
7/6 TECHNOLOGY AND FREE TIME
These pictures show new ways of spending your free time and interacting with others. Compare and
contrast them. Include the following points:
l the role of technology in our social lives

l the old way of doing these activities
l the advantages and disadvantages of both ways
l what your social life looks like.
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7/1 HOBBIES
There are several ways to spend our free time meaningfully. Some people prefer to take up sports and other
active hobbies, while others like creative hobbies such as pottery, painting, sculpting, photography, sewing or
knitting. Free time activities such as reading, going to the theatre, cinema, a concert or exhibitions, watching TV or doing
crosswords are rather intellectual and they don’t take much creativity.
Some hobbies require a lot of money so only a few people can afford them, for example, motor racing, sailing,
photography, skiing or collecting coins. Teenagers usually take up less expensive pastimes such as jogging, going to
the cinema or playing sports because they are more affordable.
Most sports are done outdoors or in gyms. The less active hobbies usually take place indoors at home, at
a community centre, a cinema, a theatre, a concert hall or an exhibition hall. Some activities are practised alone
such as reading, sewing, knitting, sculpting and painting because they require privacy and concentration, while other
pastimes are better done with friends.
There are many reasons why people choose to take up a particular hobby. Some hobbies attract people
because they require creativity, some because they are more energetic, whilst others are chosen because they
are fashionable. People take a lot of things into consideration such as what is required in terms of time, money
and the possible benefits, for example, how much it will help them to relax.
I have tried several hobbies so far, including folk dancing, singing in the choir, playing the piano, drawing, swimming,
karate, playing the guitar. Right now I play volleyball twice a week and I attend a drama group, too, which is very
exciting and also very challenging. I would like to continue drawing but for the time being I have to study a lot for
school, so I don’t really have time for any more hobbies.
7/2 CULTURAL EVENTS
After sitting indoors all day at school or at work people like going out. On Friday or Saturday nights they often go
to the disco or to a pub. Sometimes they go to a concert. Going to the theatre or to an exhibition is a bit more
serious but a lot of people like to do this.
Going to the theatre can be a wonderful experience. If you are sitting close to the stage, you are almost face-to-
face with the actors and actresses. You need to get the tickets in advance, and if you read the plot beforehand, it
will make your theatre experience much more enjoyable. There are some rules you have to keep in mind if you go
to the theatre. You must turn off your cell phone and dress appropriately. Talking during the performance or singing
along with the play can be very annoying for others. There aren’t so many dos and don’ts if you go to a concert,
especially if it is a pop or a rock concert. You can scream, shout and sing along with the show. Seeing your favourite
singer live can be an unforgettable experience.
If you go to an exhibition, you don’t need to buy the tickets beforehand. You just walk around and enjoy the beau-
tiful paintings, drawings, sculptures or other exhibits, but large crowds of visitors can spoil your visit.
My home town offers a lot of entertainment opportunities such as going to the theatre, concerts or exhibitions.
Our theatre is very famous all over the country, and its performances are of a high standard. The theatrical company
consists of well-known actors and actresses who always give their best. I especially like the musicals there. There
is also a wide variety of concerts to choose from. During the year there are several festivals and events and a lot
of concerts.
A few years ago I visited the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest with my class. We saw the exhibition: “Monet and
his friends”. It was a very big art event in Hungary. The exhibition presented famous paintings by Monet and his
contemporaries. The paintings followed a special thematic order. I even bought some postcards of Monet paintings
as a souvenir.
7/3 FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
There are a lot of relaxing and entertaining activities families can do, both outdoors and indoors. If they stay at home,
they can play cards, board games or watch DVDs. If they want to enjoy the fresh air, they might go fishing, hiking or
walking. They can also go to the zoo, to the circus, to the fun fair or to an aqua park.
Our town offers a lot of entertainment facilities. There is a swimming pool, a sports centre, a cinema, a theatre,
a library, a football pitch and a bowling club. There is also a zoo in the nearby town of Veszprém, which attracts
a lot of families with small children. It’s worth visiting because children can see a wide variety of animals and even
stroke and feed them in the petting zoo. Circuses usually travel around the country so there are many places where
you can find them especially in spring and summer.
I think it is very important for a family to spend some time together especially nowadays when everybody is busy
and running somewhere. When a family is together, they can have fun, talk to each other and play games. They
can also share experiences and adventures. Children usually enjoy it very much when parents take them to the zoo
or to a funfair.
I think I can consider myself lucky because my parents took me to a lot of places such as zoos and funfairs when
I was young. We also spent a lot of time together at home playing board games or cards. I always enjoyed these
games and we had a lot of fun playing them.
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7/4 SPORTS
There are many different types of sports, some of them are done individually, others in teams. Most ball games,
such as football, handball, basketball, baseball, volleyball, rugby or ice- and field hockey are done in teams.
Others, such as swimming, athletics, skiing, combat sports and tennis, are done individually.
Some people like to be part of a team. They like the feeling that they can rely on others, that when they win or
lose they do it together. Those people would probably do team sports. Others like to achieve results alone, so if
anything goes wrong they can only blame themselves. Some of them feel that they don’t want to depend on oth-
ers. They would most probably do individual sports. It also happens sometimes that a person simply likes a par-
ticular sport or it is a family tradition and they start doing it regardless of their personality.
Hungary has some very popular and successful sports. Football is probably the most popular, although we are
not particularly successful in it at the moment. Lots of people like handball and water sports such as swimming or
water polo. Events draw huge crowds when the national team or athletes are competing in these sports. We also
have great gymnasts and boxers and we have had huge successes in the kayaking and canoeing too.
My school has an indoor and an outdoor sports field. We usually do gymnastics inside or we use the weights
and other machines, and we play basketball or indoor football. We can also play football outside, or do athletics
when the weather is fine. We have access to the town swimming pool and the ice rink once a week. We are very
lucky that we can use them; we have had some great times there. I like handball the most, I go to training once a
week in the community centre. I play with friends there and this year we participated in the town championship.
We had lots of fun.
7/5 FREE TIME ACTIVITIES
The most common free time activities are probably reading, watching TV or movies, listening to music, surfing the
net, playing video or computer games, spending time with family, hanging out with friends or playing with our pets.
At least these are the ones most people will list when they are asked what they do in their free time.
People have different opinions about these activities, a lot of them would say that watching TV or surfing the net
or playing video or computer games are not good for young people; they should move around or be around peo-
ple more instead of spending their time alone sitting in front of some monitor. At the same time if you are watch-
ing documentaries or doing research for school topics on the net, or playing strategy games you can learn a lot
and you can also improve certain skills, so they can actually be quite beneficial. Being active and spending time
with people around us is always good, although when you just hang out with them or go out with them all the time
you might have the feeling that in fact you are not doing anything.
Some hobbies or free time activities can be quite useful. For example, if you like knitting, sewing or DIY stuff you
can make clothes or fix things in your home. If you like reading or antiques you can become highly educated about
literature and arts. If you like gardening or cooking you will be able to grow your own food or cook varied and tasty
meals for yourself. There are lots of useful activities that can be hobbies for some people and they can benefit from
them a lot.
I usually do lots of things in my free time depending on my mood. Sometimes I read, sometimes I listen to music,
or I call my friends and we go down to the nearby park to talk. I also like gardening so each year I cultivate a small
part of our garden where I grow herbs and certain vegetables for myself. I enjoy working there a lot.
7/6 TECHNOLOGY AND FREE TIME

Nowadays technology plays a great part in every segment of our life. When we interact or spend time with others
it’s common that we do it with the help of some device. For example, we talk to our friends or family over the
phone, or over Skype, or by chatting with them on Facebook or other social networks on the internet. When we
play with others we can do that online too, we don’t have to sit with them in the same room. When we train or
dance we don’t have to go to fitness clubs or discos, we can use particular home video game or fitness consoles
and do these activities alone.
In the old days all these would have been impossible. When we wanted to talk to someone or play with somone
we had to be in the same place as them and do it face to face. We usually went out when we wanted to train in a
fitness club and we went to dance halls or discos to dance.
Technological improvements are great, they help our lives in a lot of ways, and these devices help us stay in con-
tact with others but they are not always beneficial. We lose our personal contact with other people when we
always have some device between us. We don’t talk to people face to face anymore.
We don’t go out to enjoy other people’s company anymore because we can do all of these things sitting alone
at home. In the long run people will have to find a way to combine these methods effectively so that they do not
get completely isolated.
I have lots of friends and I also have a Facebook account and a smart phone but I only use them for contacting
people and fixing dates with them. I like to meet them and go out somewhere with them.
I like personal interaction because I can see their faces and their reactions instantly. We don’t have to use emoti-
cons in face to face interactions.
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7 ENTERTAINMENT WORD LIST
HOBBIES box office hit kasszasiker

spare time szabadidô silent film némafilm
take up a hobby elkezd egy hobbit black and white film fekete-fehér film
give up a hobby abbahagy egy hobbit animated film animációs film
play cards / chess / kártyázik / sakkozik / action film akciófilm
board games társasozik adventure film kalandfilm
play the guitar / the piano / gitározik / zongorázik / comedy vígjáték
the flute furulyázik romance szerelmi történet
practise gyakorol romcom romantikus vígjáték
join a club csatlakozik egy klubhoz gangster film gengszter film
collect gyûjt historical film történelmi film
have a ... collection van egy … gyûjteménye science fiction film tudományos-fantasztikus
stamp bélyeg film
coin érme war film háborús film
card kártya documentary film dokumentumfilm
poster poszter biographical film életrajzi film
beer mat söralátét detective film bûnügyi film
napkin szalvéta disaster film katasztrófafilm
postcard képeslap fantasy film fantáziafilm
calendar naptár thriller thriller
model railway modellvasút cartoon rajzfilm
build models maketteket készít subtitled feliratos
draw rajzol dubbed szinkronizált
do handicrafts kézmûveskedik well-acted / -directed jól elôadott / jól rendezett
sewing varrás special effects speciális effektusok
knitting kötés digital surround sound digitális hanghatás
beadwork gyöngyfûzés 3D movie 3 dimenziós mozifilm
pottery agyagozás twists and turns csavarok és fordulatok
wood carving fafaragás clichéd klisékkel teli
do crossword puzzles keresztrejtvényt fejt action-packed akciódús, eseménydús
surf the net szörfözik a neten thrilling izgalmas
build a website weboldalt készít frightening ijesztô
blog / write a blog blogol violent erôszakos
take photographs fotókat készít light-hearted könnyed
do some gardening kertészkedik humorous humoros
hike gyalogtúrázik witty szellemes
go fishing horgászni jár amusing szórakoztató
go to dance classes táncórákra jár sentimental szentimentális
go running / jogging futni / kocogni jár moving megható
work out edz, kondizik optimistic optimista
pessimistic pesszimista
CINEMA dull / boring unalmas
multiplex cinema multiplex mozi confusing zavaros
art cinema mûvészmozi
book a ticket in advance elôvételben jegyet vált THEATRE
ticket office jegypénztár foyer elôcsarnok
audience közönség cloakroom ruhatár
premiere premier auditorium színházterem
film poster filmplakát stalls zsöllye
trailer / preview filmelôzetes box páholy
storyline / plot történet balcony erkély
be set in vhol játszódik row széksor
director rendezô usherette jegyszedônô
cameraman operatôr the curtain rises / a függöny felmegy /
star in a film fôszerepet játszik falls legördül
cast szereposztás stage színpad
leading / supporting role fô- / mellékszerep prompter súgó
extra statiszta a two-act play kétfelvonásos darab
stunt kaszkadôr interval szünet
scene jelenet actor / actress színész / -nô
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comedian komikus tennis court teniszpálya

choreographer koreográfus ice-rink jégpálya
ballet dancer balett táncos ski-slope sípálya
applaud tapsol swimming pool / uszoda / úszóverseny
applause taps competition
bow meghajol athletics field atlétika pálya
theatre season ticket színházbérlet race track versenypálya
boxing ring box ring
CONCERT stadium stadion
orchestra / band zenekar sports hall sportcsarnok
conductor karmester athlete atléta, sportoló
composer zeneszerzô trainer / coach edzô
pianist zongorista referee bíró
violinist hegedûs spectator nézô
guitarist gitáros supporter szurkoló
drummer dobos competitor versenyzô
saxophonist szaxofonos championship bajnokság
play the piano / violin / zongorán / hegedûn / tournament torna, verseny
guitar gitáron játszik Summer / Winter Olympic Nyári / Téli Olimpiai
backing singer háttérénekes Games Játékok
choir kórus take part in a competition részt vesz egy versenyen
qualification selejtezô
EXHIBITION quarter- / semi-final negyed- / elôdöntô
classical art klasszikus mûvészet beat the record rekordot dönt
modern art modern mûvészet score (a goal) gólt lô
collection gyûjtemény score a point pontot szerez
sculpture szobor (kisebb méretû) be in the lead vezet
statue szobor (nagyobb méretû, win nyer, gyôz
gyakran köztéri) come second másodikként végez
painting festmény end in a draw döntetlennel végzôdik
Museum of Fine Arts Szépmûvészeti Múzeum
National Gallery Nemzeti Galéria READING
Hall of Art Mûcsarnok bookworm könyvmoly
Museum of Applied Arts Iparmûvészeti Múzeum library ticket olvasójegy
National Museum Nemzeti Múzeum reading room olvasóterem
History Museum Történeti Múzeum borrow / return kikölcsönöz / visszavisz
House of Terror A Terror Háza a book egy könyvet
Palace of Wonders Csodák Palotája novel regény
memorial house emlékház crime novel krimi
romance szerelmi történet
SPORTS sci-fi and fantasy novels sci-fi és fantasy regények
do / play / pursue a sport sportol short story novella
take up / give up a sport elkezd / abbahagy egy diary napló
sportot biography életrajz
be in the school … team az iskolai … csapat tagja encyclopaedia enciklopédia
go to training sessions edzésre jár set book kötelezô olvasmány
indoor sport teremsport quality paper minôségi sajtó
outdoor sport szabadtéri sport tabloid paper bulvárlap
professional sport profi sport daily / weekly / napi- / heti- /
amateur sport amatôrsport monthly paper havilap
popular sport tömegsport magazine képes magazin
top sport élsport section rovat
team sport csapatsport home / foreign / business / belföldi / külföldi / üzleti /
individual sport egyéni sport cultural / sports news kulturális / sporthírek
combat sport küzdôsport article újságcikk
spectator sport közönségsport headline fôcím (cikké)
gym edzôterem small / classified ads apróhirdetés
football pitch futballpálya comic strip képregénycsík
basketball court / game kosárlabda pálya / meccs
handball court / match kézilabda pálya / meccs
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TELEVISION AND RADIO ban kitilt

couch potato tévébolond censore cenzúráz
turn on / switch off be- / kikapcsol suspend an account felfüggeszti a felhasználói
turn up / down felhangosít / lehalkít fiókot
change channels csatornát vált sign out kilép
set the VCR beállítja a videót quit / delete the account törli a fiókot
tune in a radio station beállít egy rádiócsatornát list of personal interests személyes érdeklôdési
news broadcast hírmûsor körök listája
series sorozat create / join an interest létrehoz / csatlakozik egy
soap opera szappanopera group csoporthoz
quiz show vetélkedô public / private message nyilvános / magánüzenet
talent show tehetségkutató chat beszélget
chat show beszélgetôs mûsor link linkel, linket beszúr
request show kívánságmûsor poke megbök
commercial break reklám post feltesz
inform / entertain informál / szórakoztat like kedvel (lájkol)
cover a wide range sokféle eseményrôl comment megjegyzést fûz hozzá
of events tudósít tag megjelöl
label cimkéz
CULTURAL EVENTS upload / download feltölt / letölt
street festival utcai fesztivál update frissít
parade parádé, felvonulás share megoszt
folklore event folklór esemény follow követ
open-air theatre szabadtéri színház add a friend barátként megjelöl
performance elôadás (színpadi) send / receive / accept / elküld / kap / elfogad /
wine (tasting) days bornapok cancel / reject a friend töröl / visszautasít
harvest festival szüreti fesztivál request egy felkérést
dance house party táncházi mulatság unfriend sy / remove eltávolít egy barátot
crafts workshop kézmûves foglalkozás a friend
puppet show bábjáték instant messaging azonnali üzenetküldés
Christmas fair karácsonyi vásár status státusz
book fair könyvvásár wall üzenôfal
choir festival kórusfesztivál news feed hírfolyam
charity ball jótékonysági bál upcoming events közeledô események
festivity / feast ünnepség, bankett timeline idôvonal
attract tourists vonzza a turistákat snail mail hagyományos posta
provide entertainment szórakozást biztosít write / send / receive e-mailt ír / küld / kap
take place megrendezésre kerül, e-mails
zajlik emoticon smiley
community centre közösségi ház spam levélszemét
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES

social network közösségi háló
user account felhasználói fiók
sign up regisztrál
user name felhasználónév
password jelszó
choose an avatar avatárt választ
terms of service szerzôdési feltételek
set the user profile beállítja a felhasználói
profilt
change the profile megváltoztatja a profilt
personal / contact személyes / kontakt
information információ
customize személyre szab
privacy settings adatvédelmi beállítások
violate a policy megsérti a szabályzatot
block access blokkolja a belépést
restrict access korlátozza a belépést
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8 TRAVELLING AND HOLIDAYS CONVERSATION

8/1 WHAT MEANS OF TRANSPORT ARE AVAILABLE IN YOUR TOWN / VILLAGE?
How do you get to school / I have a season ticket and/but I usually go (by bus / by train / by bicycle /
to your workplace in on foot) … to school.
the morning? I live quite a long way from school, so first I have to walk to the (bus stop /
metro station / trolleybus stop) … then take (metro line 2 / a 49 bus) and
travel (five stops / for 15 minutes) … until I get to my (school / workplace) …
I travel (by bus / by train) … into town and then I change from the (bus /
train) … to the (metro / trolleybus / bus / tram) …
What types of public transport I live in a village, so we don’t have local public transport facilities, but in
are available in your town? Budapest there are several forms of public transport such as the (metro /
What are they like and bus / tram / trolleybus) ...
how do you use them? They are mostly (clean / safe / fast / comfortable) ..., but occasionally they
(get stuck in traffic / are crowded / break down) ...
When you want to travel by ... you (buy your ticket at the entrance / go
down / wait until it arrives / get on when the sliding doors open / get off
when you reach your destination) ...
There are also taxis which are (the most convenient way of travelling / very
expensive) ...
What means of transport When I go somewhere in Hungary, I usually take the (coach / train) ...
do you prefer for long because it is (cheaper / comfortable / clean / fast) ...
distance travel? I prefer (coaches / trains) ... when I travel because (I can always find a
place to sit / I can stand up while travelling / I can sleep if I am tired) ...
When I travel abroad, I usually (choose a cheap airline / fly / go by coach /
take the train) ... because it is (faster / cheaper / more comfortable / safer) ...
Do you have a bicycle? I have a bicycle and I usually (go to school on it / go for a ride at weekends /
Where do you like to ride it? go on long bicycle tours with my friends in summer) ...
I only use my bicycle (to go to school / to go to the shops at weekends /
to go over to my friend’s place / in summer / within the village I live)…
We have excellent bike routes (in our town / in our region / around Lake
Velence / around the village)… so I (often go for a ride / go biking every
day to keep myself fit)…
I don’t have a bicycle because (we don’t have space for it at home / we
couldn’t store it anywhere / I don’t like cycling at all)…
Does your family have a car? My family has (one / two) ... car(s).
When and for what do you My (father / mother / brother / sister / I) ... usually take(s) the car (to work /
or your family use it? to school / to go shopping) ... and we often (go on trips / visit
my grandparents) ... by car.
We don’t have a car because (we can’t afford it / we don’t think we need
one / we prefer public transport / nobody has a driving licence in my
family)… and I think (we can manage without one as well / we can travel
everywhere by public transport as well)…
Do you have a driving I don’t have a driving licence yet (and I don’t think I’ll get one in the
licence? Or do you plan foreseeable future / but I would like to get one as soon as possible) ...
to learn to drive in the It isn’t easy to get a driving licence as (it is very expensive / it takes a lot of
near future? time to learn to drive) ...
I have already started learning to drive. I’ve taken the (Highway Code
/ First Aid / practical / driving ) course... and I’ve learned (a lot about how
a car is built / how to check the oil level / to change a tyre) ...
I already have my driving licence, and when I take the car I (always have to
promise to be careful / have to remind my parents that I am not going to
take risks) ... because I don’t want to risk my life.
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8/2 WHY DO PEOPLE SPEND THEIR HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY OR ABROAD?
Why do people spend their There are several reasons why people stay and spend their holidays in
holidays in Hungary? Hungary, for example, (it’s cheaper than going abroad / they can visit
relatives they haven’t seen for a long time / they can (re)discover
beautiful/interesting places in their own country / they can use their
traveller’s cheques) …
Sometimes it’s only the lack of (money / language knowledge / courage) …
that keeps people from going abroad.
I think it’s time that people (re)discovered (the wonderful countryside /
historic sights / the beautiful cities / villages) … of their own country.
Why do people go abroad Nowadays it is possible to travel to all four corners of the world and see
for their holidays? different (cultures / people / ways of life) …
Travel agencies offer (cheaper and cheaper tours / package tours / last
minute trips / first minute trips) ... to every part of the world and more
and more people can afford and want to travel abroad for their holidays.
It is always more (exciting / challenging / fashionable) … to travel abroad,
not to mention other benefits, such as (getting to know different people and
cultures / speaking and practising a foreign language) …
Where have you been so far? Unfortunately, I haven’t had the opportunity to go abroad so far, but I
would really like to go to (the United Kingdom / Italy / the USA / Germany) …
(next year / sometime in the future) …
I think I’m lucky because (we have quite a few relatives living abroad / my
parents think it’s very important to see the world at a young age and they
can also afford to take the family abroad) …, so I’ve had the chance to go
to (France / Egypt / Poland / Portugal / Spain) …
I’m always looking for opportunities to go abroad, so I always take part in
projects which involve (learning about other countries / getting to know
foreign students) …, this way I might be able to go to (Austria / Slovakia /
Italy / Croatia / the Netherlands / Belgium) … with the school.
Where is your family going My family is going to (Mátraháza / Hortobágy / Lake Balaton / Lake
on your next holiday? Velence) … because my parents don’t like travelling (a long way /
by plane) …
We always try to visit different places so this year it will be (Paris and the
North of France / Tuscany in Italy / Athens in Greece) … for (a/two/three
week(s) / ten days) …
Next summer (my parents / I) won’t really have time for travelling since it’s
(my sister’ wedding / my school leaving exam) …, so I guess we’ll just pay
a short visit to (my grandmother’s / somewhere nearby / Lake Fertô /
Miskolctapolca) …
What kinds of holidays My family likes exploring wherever we go on holiday. Last year, for example,
do you like? we (visited all the museums / went on lots of short trips / rented a car and
explored all the sights) … in (Paris / England / Corfu / Transdanubia) …
I prefer (relaxing / being active) ... on my holidays, so when I’m away I spend
most of my time (lying on the beach and swimming in the sea / going
sightseeing in the city / going on short trips / exploring the country side) …
Unfortunately, my parents don’t really like (sunbathing / doing water
sports / adventures / hiking) ... on our holidays, that’s why we (never/
always) ... (go sightseeing / do anything/something interesting / stay in the
hotel and get bored) …
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8/3 HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO AN ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRY?
Where have you been and I’ve never been to any English speaking countries because (so far
what are the most famous I’ve only visited neighbouring countries / I’ve never been abroad /
sights of that country? I’ve not had the opportunity yet / I wanted to learn the language first so
that I can communicate with the people)...
I was lucky to be able to go to (England / Scotland / Wales / Ireland /
Australia / New Zealand / Canada / the United States)... (with my family /
with my class / on a scholarship)... (when I was young / a few years ago)..
and I saw (the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace / Edinburgh and
the Highlands / Dublin Castle and the beautiful countryside / Sydney and
the Sunshine Coast / Auckland and some breathtaking national parks /
the Niagara Falls / the New York skyscrapers, and Disneyland in Florida)...
among other great places and sights.
What did you like about I really liked the (atmosphere / people / food / fresh air / rhythm of the city /
the country? view of the ocean / foreign language environment)..., however (I was
What were the people, not very fond of the weather in Britain with all the rain / I was really scared
the culture and the cuisine when a huge hurricane hit the eastern coast of America / I almost panicked
like? when I experienced my first earthquake in California)...
The people are very (open / friendly / helpful / outgoing / supportive /
welcoming)... there; they (helped me fit in / showed me great places /
provided me with company / taught me lots of good words and expressions)...
I found the (American / British / Canadian / Irish)... culture very (multicultural /
open / rich)... (with lots of historical festivals / taking every opportunity
to celebrate / using music to make it more understandable for foreigners as
well)...
Food in (America / Britain / Australia / Ireland)... is very (varied / strange /
interesting)... and I (tried everything that local people in Scotland offered
me such as meat pies and all sorts of broths / ate lots of hot-dogs and
doughnuts in America / liked how different cultures influenced the food in
Australia / loved the famous fish and chips and puddings in Britain)...
Are you planning to go to I hope I (will get the scholarship to New Zealand / can go to London
any other English speaking with my class / can visit my American relatives again this summer)...
country in the near future? I’m planning to (apply to a Scottish university / take part in a student
exchange programme next year / spend a long weekend in Dublin with
my sister who lives there / go abroad and work as a babysitter or in a
hotel when I finish secondary school)... and then I hope to see more of
the country.
If you could go anywhere My absolute dream would be to (travel around America / see Ayers Rock in
where would you like to go? Australia / do a round trip of Scotland / travel to all fifty states of the US /
Why? surf in Hawaii)... because (I think the place is awesome / I would like to see
everything)...
If I could go anywhere, I’d like to (sail around Australia / visit all the small
islands in the Florida Keys / take the transcontinental train route from
Toronto to Vancouver in Canada)... because (it’s said to be breathtaking /
it would be quite an adventure / I’ve always dreamed of doing it)...
8/4 HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A HOLIDAY?
How do you usually organise (My mother/father / I) ... (book(s) the accommodation / make(s)
your family holidays? reservations) … (at a travel agency / on the phone / on the internet) …
We usually (plan / choose / decide) ... on the … (destination / route / length
of our stay / type of accommodation / programme / activities) …
together.
Our family tries to avoid … (five-star hotels / camps / the peak tourist
season / crowded places) … when travelling somewhere.
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When and what do you pack? (I/ We / My family) ... (always / never) … (make(s) a packing list / leave(s)
packing for the last moment / prepare(s) the luggage the night before
the departure ) …
If it is a summer holiday, (I / we) ... always (take / pack) … (clothes that
don’t wrinkle / a sun hat / suntan lotion / flip-flops / a toiletry kit) ...
A (rolling bag / backpack / sleeping bag) … can be very (practical/useful).
What travel documents and (We / My father/mother) ... always (check(s)) … whether or
papers might you need? not (our passports have expired / the country requires a visa) …
If we travel … (abroad / by car) …, we have to (take / obtain) … (foreign
currency / my father’s/mother’s driving licence / our airline tickets /
traveller’s cheques / a motorway sticker) ...
Forgetting about … (medical insurance / credit cards / reservation
confirmations) … can spoil your vacation.
What do you have to (Make sure you / Be sure to) … (cancel mail and newspaper deliveries or
arrange at home? have someone pick up the post / unplug electrical items / water the
plants) … before going on holiday.
Arrange for someone to (house-sit / mow the lawn / walk the dog / shovel
the snow) …
Don’t forget to (lock the doors and windows / store valuables in secure
places / move houseplants away from direct sunlight) …
What do you do to make We always (buy travelogues / research our holiday destination on the
your holiday more enjoyable? internet) …
I search the internet to find out about (admission fees to museums /
attractions or sights in the area) …
Checking the (weather forecast / special customs / costs of local
transport) … can make our stay more pleasant.
8/5 WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF GOING ON HOLIDAY WITH / WITHOUT YOUR FRIENDS /
YOUR FAMILY?
Why do people go on Sometimes people go on holiday with their friends/family to (enjoy their
holiday with /without company / spend some time together) ... or without them because
their friends / family? they (would like to do what they want / don’t want to travel with their
parents / would like to be independent) ...
Some people enjoy going on holiday with / without their friends / family
because (they can decide together what to do / nobody tells them what
to do or where to go) …
Going on holiday alone can be (bad / dangerous) ... because (you can’t
share your experiences and enjoyment with your family / you might feel
homesick / you might get lost / you might get hurt / you might get robbed
or mugged) ...
What is it like when the When we go on holiday together (we fill the car with suitcases and useless
whole family goes on stuff / my parents take care of everything / we can spend some time
holiday together? together / we usually have a lot of fun) ...
When I go on holiday with my parents, (I have to get back to the hotel by
10 o’clock / I don’t have to watch how much I spend / I don’t have to worry
about things / I can rely on them) ...
A family holiday is always (a nightmare / chaotic / thrilling / a nice
experience) ... because (my mother is always quarrelling about something /
it is impossible to relax / I am never allowed to go out in the evening / we
always laugh a lot / my dad keeps telling jokes and making fun of
everything) ...
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Have you ever travelled I have never travelled anywhere with my friends because (my parents didn’t
with friends? let me / I’m too young / we find other entertainment for ourselves) ...
What was it like? Once I went to our cottage at Lake Balaton with some of my friends, and
we (cooked goulash / had a party / went for a midnight swim / spent the
whole weekend on the beach / had lots of fun) ...
I am planning to go to (Greece / Croatia) ... with some friends in the
summer, and we have to (plan the holiday / agree on the programme / get
the basic necessities) ... shortly.
What is it like when you Excursions with my class are always (funny / exciting / interesting /
go on school trips? entertaining) ... because we (are very close / are all good friends / have
a great form teacher / always go to beautiful places) ...
We usually go by bus and we (sing songs / play games / stop on the way
to see things / take a lot of photos) ...
The problem is that (we visit too many museums / go on exhausting walks /
our form teacher always tells us what to do / we never get enough free
time) ...
What do you think of I think that package holidays (are cheap / are quite comfortable / offer
package holidays? company to lonely people) ..., and (they usually offer great hotels at a very
What are they like? favourable price / everything is organised for the holiday makers / there are
tour guides to show people around the most popular tourist sights / people
can make friends / there is a fixed programme for the whole holiday) ...
People going on package holidays can (also feel well-protected and safe /
take advantage of the company and reduced prices / enter places
which they couldn’t if they travelled alone) ...
Sometimes it can be annoying to (spend so much time with a lot of people /
follow the tour guide everywhere / have everything organised) ...
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8 TRAVELLING AND HOLIDAYS SITUATIONS

8/1 GETTING AROUND IN THE CITY
You are in Népliget and an American tourist (played by the examiner) asks you the way to Heroes’ Square and the
Southern Train Station. Use the metro plan and give directions.
Start by asking the tourist if you can help.
8/2 BOOK A TICKET AT BRITISH AIRWAYS
You would like to fly to Manchester. Call the booking agent of the airline company (played by the examiner) and
book your ticket with British Airways. Use the following prompts:
l 6-10 May
l Manchester via London, Heathrow
l window seat
l special diet.
Start by greeting the airline representative on the phone.
8/3 ORGANISE A SCHOOL TRIP
You are organising a three-day school trip. You are calling a travel agent (played by the examiner) and you are
offered three options. Ask for more information and decide on one of the possibilities.
l location / type of accommodation

l method of transport
l meals
l entertainment possibilities in the area
l price.
Start by calling the travel agent.
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8 TRAVELLING AND HOLIDAYS SITUATIONS

8/4 TRAVELLING WITH A FRIEND
Your and your best friend’s parents have decided to finance a trip for the two of you after your final exam. You have
these two options. Discuss them with your friend (played by the examiner) and decide together which one to
choose.
MYKONOS, GREECE LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Programmes available Programmes for two days with a guide

7 days – on the beach 5 days – in the busy metropolis
Apartment B&B accommodation
Self-catering –
85,000 Ft / person 96,000 Ft / person
Start by telling your friend that you should decide where to go.
8/5 PACKING FOR THE SZIGET FESTIVAL
You and your friend are planning to go to the Sziget Festival. Decide with your friend (played by the examiner) what
you need to take with you and agree on who brings what.
l clothes
l food
l equipment
l anything else.
Start by asking your friend to help you pack your bag.
8/6 PERSUADE YOUR FRIEND TO GO ON A PACKAGE HOLIDAY WITH YOU
You have decided to go on a package holiday in the summer. Your parents will only let you go if you go with your
best friend. He / she (played by the examiner) doesn’t like package holidays. Try to convince him / her about the
advantages of package holidays.
l comfort
l price
l service
l entertainment.
Start by asking your friend if he / she would like to go on holiday with you.
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A – Hi! Can I help you?

B – Hi! Yes, I guess I’m lost. Could you please help me find my way around here?
A – Sure! Where would you like to go?
B – Well, first of all I’d like to go to the Heroes’ Square. Is that easy from here?
A – Of course! We’re here at Népliget, can you see that?
B – Yes.
A – OK. So from here you should take the blue metro line, line number three, to the centre.
B – To the centre? Which one is that?
A – It’s called Deák Square.
B – Ok, I can see it.
A – Good. Once you are there you need to switch to the yellow metro line, which is number one, and travel
eight stops to the square.
B – Right. It sounds quite easy.
A – Yes. Do you want to go anywhere else?
B – Yes, actually I’d like to go to the Southern Train Station from there if possible.
A – Of course! You’ll have to go back to the centre again, you know to Deák Square, and switch to the red
metro line.
B – Let me guess. Is that metro line number two?
A – It is. That will bring you to the station.
B – Which stop is it?
A – The last one, it’s the final stop of the red line.
B – Sounds great! Thank you for your help!
A – You’re welcome! I hope you have a nice time in Budapest.
B – Thanks! I’m quite sure of that. Bye!
A – Bye!
B – Good afternoon. You have called British Airways. What can I do for you?
A – I would like to book a ticket.
B – All right. I will need some information. What is the place of departure?
A – Budapest, Liszt Ferenc airport.
B – What is your destination?
A – I would like to fly to Manchester.
B – I’m sorry, but we don’t have a direct flight to Manchester. Where would you like to transfer?
A – What are the possibilities?
B – Amsterdam or London, Heathrow.
A – London will be all right.
B – OK. What is the date of departure?
A – 6th May.
B – When would you like to fly? In the morning or in the afternoon?
A – In the morning, please.
B – That’ll be at 10 a.m. Check-in starts at 8 a.m. Is that all right?
A – Yes, it is perfect.
B – What’s your date of return?
A – 10th May. Possibly in the evening.
B – We have a flight at 8 p.m. British time. Check-in from 6 p.m. Is that all right?
A – Yes, thank you.
B – Would you like to have a window or an aisle seat?
A – Window seat, please.
B – Any other wishes?
A – Yes, I would like to have a vegetarian meal on the plane.
B – All right. Do you have any questions?
A – Can I pay at the airport before take off?
B – Yes, of course. Can I have your name please?
A – Winston. John Winston.
B – Thank you. Any other questions?
A – No, thank you.
B – Thank you for choosing our airline. I wish you a pleasant flight. Good bye.
A – Thanks. Bye.
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B – Good afternoon! Inland Travel Agency. How can I help you?
A – I’m calling to enquire about possibilities for a class trip.
B – We have some great offers for the Spring Holiday if you’re interested. Would you like to know more about
them?
A – Yes, please! What can you offer?
B – We have some great trips to Eger, Zánka and Kaposmérő at the moment.
A – I see. What sorts of accommodation are available?
B – There is a youth hostel in Eger, tents at the Zánka camping ground and bungalows in Kaposmérő.
A – How should we travel to these places?
B – I would take the train to Eger and to Zánka, but I would take the bus to Kaposmérő.
A – All right. Are any meals included in the offers?
B – We can provide half-board in Eger, full-board service in Zánka but Kaposmérő would be self-catering.
A – OK. What sort of programmes do you suggest for our stay in each place?
B – Well, you can go on a sightseeing tour in Eger or you can go hiking in the hills around town.
A – Not a bad idea. What could we do in Zánka and in Kaposmérő?
B – I’d suggest that you try some watersports in Zánka if the weather is fine, or some other sport if not.
Finally, you can try archery, riding and crafts in Kaposmérő.
A – That sounds exciting. Can you please tell me the prices?
B – Sure! Kaposmérő is the cheapest at around 7,000 forints per person for three days, Zánka is a bit more
expensive at 8,000, and the trip to Eger has the highest price – 10,000 forints.
A – I see. I think these are quite reasonable. We’ve actually already been to Eger and I don’t think we could fully
enjoy Zánka in bad weather so I think we’ll choose Kaposmérő.
B – All right. Can I book it for you?
A – Yes, please book it for 25 people. We’ll settle the rest tomorrow if that’s OK.
B – Sure, no problem. I’ll see you tomorrow then.
A – OK. Bye.
B – Bye.
A – Hi! Have you heard what our parents are planning to give us after the finals?
B – Yes, it’s unbelievable. I’m so excited!
A – Me too. I have already looked at a catalogue and found two really good offers. We should decide where to go.
B – Really? What are they?
A – Well, one of them is Greece and the other is London.
B – What information is there about them?
A – The one in Greece is 7 days lying on the beach. We would stay in an apartment and it would be self-catering.
The brochure says we could go on various trips as well.
B – It sounds good. Well, how much is it?
A – Greece is 85,0000 forints.
B – And what about London?
A – Oh yes. The London one is 5 days in the metropolis, two days with a guide and three alone. They offer bed
and breakfast accommodation. What do you think?
B – Well, how much is it?
A – It is 96,000 forints.
B – Greece is cheaper and longer.
A – Yes, although we have to provide our own food.
B – I don’t think it would be too difficult.
A – You are right. It would be nice to just lie on the beach.
B – Yes, it would.
A – And it would be so relaxing after the exams.
B – OK. Shall we tell our parents that we’ve chosen this one?
A – I think we should. We can start organising it. I can’t wait to be in Greece under the blue sky. It will be
wonderful.
B – I can’t wait either.
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A – Hi! I’m glad you popped in. I need your help.

B – Really?
A – You know we’re going to the Sziget Festival in a week’s time. We should discuss and decide what we need
to take there.
B – Sure! How could I have forgotten!
A – OK. What clothes should we take?
B – Do you know what the weather will be like?
A – I think it will be quite pleasant, but we’ll sleep in a tent, so we should take warm clothes as well: a few
T-shirts, at least two pairs of jeans and at least two pairs of comfortable shoes.
B – Why do we need all these?
A – In case it rains and our clothes get wet. I don’t want to catch a cold or anything.
B – You’re right. Anything else we need?
A – Yes, we’ll definitely need a tent. Mine is very small. What about yours?
B – Ours is for three people, so I think we should take that. I’ll bring it.
A – Great! Then I’ll bring some food.
B – What exactly?
A – Well, I thought we could bring some packages of sliced bread, tinned liver paste, some fruit, and soft drinks
for at least the first day, and then we’ll see what we can eat and drink there.
B – Good idea.
A – I’ve also thought of small things such as insect repellent, suntan lotion, sunglasses, a baseball cap, a camera, etc.
Is there anything I have forgotten?
B – Maybe a travelling first aid kit. You never know.
A – You’re right; we should bring a few plasters and painkillers. I’ll pack my allergy pills too. I think we have
listed everything.
B – Right. Shall we buy the food together?
A – That’s a great idea. We could buy it next Wednesday, and then I’ll bring it to Budapest, and you’ll carry the
tent. Deal?
B – Deal. See you on Wednesday then.
A – See you!
A – Hi …!
B – Hi …! What’s up?
A – I wanted to talk to you about something.
B – Let me hear it!
A – I want to go on a package holiday this summer. Would you like to come with me?
B – On a package holiday? No, thank you.
A – Come on! It will be fun!
B – I’m not so sure about that. Aren’t those booked by lots of old people?
A – Well, not always. It depends on the destination. We could go to a place which is preferred by young people.
B – If there’s such a place.
A – Sure there is! It would be great! We could travel to a wonderful place, everything would be organised for
us and we could take guided tours.
B – Well that would be convenient.
A – You see? I think these holidays are also very cheap. You can stay in very good hotels for a great price
because they can take advantage of group discounts.
B – Yes, that makes sense.
A – And the service is also said to be excellent.
B – And shall we go on these tours? Or what will we do there?
A – Why not? We could also just enjoy the beach or the pool or relax. I’m sure we wouldn’t be bored at all.
B – Well, if you say so. I’m still not quite sure though.
A – Actually my parents will only let me go if you come with me. So please do me a favour and come with me.
I promise you, it will be fabulous.
B – OK! I’ll ask my parents if I can go.
A – Thanks! You are such a good friend!
B – Sure! No problem.
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These pictures show different ways of getting around in the city. Compare and contrast them. Include the
following points:
l when you use different means of transport

l the advantages and disadvantages of each
l what you have to do if you travel by public transport
l what forms of transport you can use in your town / village.
8/2 TRAVELLING LONG DISTANCES
These pictures show different ways of travelling long distances. Compare and contrast them. Include the
following points:
l possible ways of travelling long distances

l the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by each
l when and how often you travel by these modes of transport
l your experiences and preference.
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8/3 LEISURE HOLIDAYS VS. CITY BREAKS
These pictures show active and relaxing holidays. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l places where people spend their holidays

l activities they can do there
l advantages and disadvantages of leisure holidays and city breaks
l your last holiday and preferences.
8/4 HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY AND ABROAD
These pictures show famous landmarks from Hungary and abroad. Compare and contrast them. Include the
following points:
l reasons for going on holidays in Hungary

l reasons for going abroad on holiday
l the importance of tourism in Hungary
l your favourite / dream holiday destination.
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8/5 HOLIDAY PREPARATIONS
These pictures show various things which are needed for a holiday. Compare and contrast them. Include
the following points:
l necessary items to take on holiday

l what you need on different types of holidays
l things to arrange before leaving
l something you once forgot to take with you and how you managed without it.
8/6 PACKAGE HOLIDAYS
These pictures show different aspects of a package holiday. Compare and contrast them. Include the fol-
lowing points:
l the main features of a package holiday

l who chooses this way of travelling and why
l the advantages and disadvantages of this type of travelling
l your experiences.
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People usually use public transport or some other means of transport such as their cars, bicycles or a taxi when they
need to go to work, home, school or to the shops. There are several forms of public transport that people can make
use of when getting around in the city such as buses, trolleybuses, trams, the underground or local trains.
In big cities too much traffic causes huge traffic jams, especially in the rush hour when everybody is trying to
reach their destination as quickly as possible. People use their cars too much because travelling by bus, tram,
trolleybus or the underground is not so easy. Many people think that cars are the fastest, easiest and most com-
fortable way to get around in the city, but it’s not true any more. There are so many cars in the streets that it is
simply impossible to move. Travelling by bus, tram, trolleybus and especially the fastest method, the under-
ground, could solve the problem of constant traffic jams in towns, but they are always crowded, the seats are
dirty and quite uncomfortable. Buses and trams are also often late because of the heavy traffic or unexpected
breakdowns. I still think that using public transport instead of cars or taxis is faster, more economical and envi-
ronmentally friendly.
When you are travelling by public transport all you have to do is to have a valid ticket, season ticket or travel pass
with you, validate it after getting on and keep it till you get off. You can get your ticket or travel pass from a vending
machine at the bus stops, at each underground station or at designated ticket offices.
As in many small towns in Hungary, in my town the only means of public transport available is the local bus, which,
of course, doesn’t run often enough. At least the traffic isn’t as bad as in the capital, here it is usually possible to
get around in the city even in the rush hour. As for me, it’s nice to know that in case of emergency I can
count on my parents, who can drive me to school or wherever I want to go.
8/2 TRAVELLING LONG DISTANCES
You can travel long distances in many different ways. You can take the plane and fly, travel by train, bus or car, or
even board a ship. Of course, driving a car a long distance can be very tiring.
Travelling by plane is probably the safest and the most convenient way for long distances. It’s also the fastest if
we want to go overseas, say from one continent to another. It can also be quite cheap if we buy our ticket well in
advance with discount airlines.
Travelling by train is popular among people who commute to work but they can be used for longer journeys as
well. There are quite good, fast and comfortable long train routes in Europe so people sometimes take the train
instead of the plane when they travel from one country to another.
Travelling by ships was popular when flying wasn’t so widespread or available but nowadays it’s considered a
romantic way of travelling and is mostly used for cruise holidays. It’s slow, so it’s usually not a reasonable means
of getting from one place to another, only a way to spend a holiday.
I live at Lake Balaton so I sometimes choose to travel by boat when I go to a neighbouring town. When I want
to go to Budapest, I either take the train or the bus. I have also flown a few times when we went on holiday abroad.
I like travelling by boat very much. They are so majestic as they glide on the water. I find it very peaceful so when-
ever I have the opportunity to get on board I do so. Otherwise I like flying as well but I don’t often have the chance
to go abroad. Bus and train travel is also getting better and better in Hungary. They get more comfortable and
cleaner year by year. I’m quite satisfied with them.
8/3 LEISURE HOLIDAYS VS. CITY BREAKS
Nowadays, people can choose from a variety of places to spend their holiday. Depending on the season they can
pick the mountains, the coast and beaches, lakesides, tropical islands, small or big cities, the countryside, etc. They
can choose unusual places such as the Arctic Circle and spend some days in an igloo or in an ice hotel or go
to a rainforest and explore nature. People can even go into space as tourists.
Choosing a holiday destination may depend not only on the weather but also on the activities we would like to
do during our holiday. For example, if somebody likes hiking or walking in the fresh air, they should go to the moun-
tains or to a hilly region. If you would like to spend a few days lying on the beach, sunbathing and swimming, you
can go to the seaside or to a lakeside resort. If you want to explore a city and visit great monuments and build-
ings, you can always go on a city break. You can even combine these different activities if you choose the desti-
nation carefully.
All of these holidays have their advantages and disadvantages. Leisure holidays can be very relaxing and you can
also get away from your day-to-day life and problems by spending some time on the beach and sunbathing.
However, sunbathing can be dangerous as you can burn or get sunstroke. Of course, some people think it is
boring doing nothing. City breaks are great if you like to explore a country’s culture and history. It can be educational
and entertaining as well, but it can also turn out that when you return home, you are more tired than before the holiday.
I like to visit cities in spring and autumn when there are fewer tourists and the weather is pleasant. I have already
been to Rome and Prague for long weekends and enjoyed these city breaks very much. In summer, on the other
hand, I prefer beaches where I can enjoy the sunshine and I can go to a party or to a disco in the evening. Last
summer I had a great time in Spain. I spent two weeks there with my family. We were on the beach most of the
time, but we also visited some nearby cities. It was a lot of fun and I even made some friends there.
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8/4 HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY AND ABROAD
Some people like to spend their holidays in Hungary because there are wonderful places to visit and they want to
learn more about their own history and culture. It’s also cheaper because we don’t have to travel long distances.
Since employers can give out inland traveller’s cheques as part of the salary more and more people use them and
spend them on domestic holidays. People who don’t speak foreign languages or are not very adventurous will
probably also choose Hungarian holiday destinations. We have hills for hiking, we have plains and forests for wan-
dering, lakes and rivers for sailing and water sports, great cities for sightseeing, and thermal baths and water parks
for relaxation and recreational activities.
Even though Hungary can offer a lot in terms of holidays destinations some people will spend their holidays
abroad. Nowadays we can actually travel anywhere we want, there are no limitations. We can visit tropical islands
to enjoy the sun, ski paradises to do winter sports, or big cities to see famous buildings. Some people go abroad
to be as far away from home as possible, others go to practise their language knowledge or to get to know other
cultures and cuisines.
Tourism is generally very important in any country. It means that we can show our natural treasures, culture, and
cuisine to people who live in other countries. It also means that people who come to our country will spend money
here helping the local economy and businesses. They sleep in hotels, eat in restaurants, and buy souvenirs thus
providing income for these businesses. They will also tell their friends what a great place Hungary is and encour-
age them also to visit the country in the future.
My favourite holiday destination so far is Dublin, Ireland. I was there a few years ago and I really liked the atmo-
sphere of the town and the whole country. I visited the surrounding places and the coast as well and I was mes-
merised by the lovely fishing villages. My dream holiday would be a round trip in the USA. I’d really love to see the
skyscrapers in New York, the Capitol and the White House in Washington D.C., the Old South on the eastern coast,
the orange fields and the swamps in Florida, the jazz bars in New Orleans, the stars on Hollywood Boulevard in
Los Angeles, the cable cars in San Francisco, the incredible nature in the Grand Canyon and lots of other places.
I believe I would have to win a fortune to be able to see all of these but I’ll never give up hope.
8/5 HOLIDAY PREPARATIONS

When we go on a holiday or travel anywhere, we need to prepare and pack a lot of things. There are certain items
that we need to take on any sort of holiday, for example, basic clothing items such as underwear, toiletries, ID
papers, money, maps or a tourist guide book and a camera.
Depending on the holiday destination, the type of holiday we are planning, the season, the weather, the geo-
graphical situation of our destination, and the level of service we are expecting, we will need to take some other
items as well. If we go to a tropical beach, we will need swimwear, shorts and tops and a good suntan lotion. If we
plan to go sightseeing, we need more conventional clothes which cover us so that we can enter museums or
churches. If we go skiing, we will need our ski equipment and warm ski clothing. If we expect rainy and cold weath-
er, we should take an umbrella and a waterproof jacket. If we go on a self-catering vacation, we will either need
to take food with us or buy some at our location.
Before we go on holiday we should check if our papers are valid. We should buy a map or a guide book so that
we know all the places we want to visit. We also need our pets to be taken care of and either take them to a hotel
or ask a neighbour to tend to them, water our plants, take the newspapers and letters in and look after our flat or
house.
Once I actually forgot to take my medicine with me and got really ill. I caught a cold. I had fever and a runny
nose, and I had to buy medicines abroad. It was not easy to describe my problem to the pharmacist and it was
really expensive too. Since then I have never travelled anywhere without basic medicines.
8/6 PACKAGE HOLIDAYS
A lot of people prefer travelling with a group instead of organising everything individually. This type of holiday is called
a “package holiday”, which means that a travel agency arranges everything for you and the price you pay includes
food, accommodation and travel. The accommodation is usually at a hotel or in an apartment. The group usually trav-
els by bus with regular stops. There is also a tour guide who takes you everywhere and organises everything.
This way of travelling is preferred by those who like comfort. Older people often go on package tours because
they feel safer if there is an experienced guide with them who speaks the local language. They like the company
on the coach and they can afford this type of travelling because there are a lot of group discounts.
However, there can also be some drawbacks. The biggest problem is that you are told what time to get on the
bus so, for example, you can’t take your time over your lunch. Another problem is that the programmes are fixed
and it doesn’t matter if you don’t feel like doing something. Your travelling companions might be annoying or noisy, too.
All in all, I don’t think it’s worth choosing a package tour. I may go on this type of tour when I grow old but at the
moment I don’t really fancy it. Last summer I went on a package tour to Rome with my parents. We didn’t have
a car and we couldn’t afford to travel by plane so it seemed like a good solution until the first day. The coach turned
out to be very uncomfortable, the passengers were all old and the tour guide was talking all the time so I couldn’t
sleep or read.
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TRAFFIC IN TOWNS accelerate gyorsít

pedestrian gyalogos brake fékez
cyclist kerékpáros give way elsőbbséget ad
pavement járda overtake megelőz
cycle lane kerékpárút use indicators indexel
go on foot gyalogol change lanes sávot vált
cross the road átmegy az úton avoid accidents elkerüli a baleseteket
zebra crossing zebra cause an accident balesetet okoz
one-way street egyirányú utca collide with sg nekiütközik vminek
roundabout körforgalom crash into sg belerohan vmibe
crossroad útkereszteződés run sg / sy over elüt vmit / vkit
traffic signs közlekedési táblák fill up the tank megtankol
ask for / give directions útbaigazítást kér / ad valid driving licence érvényes jogosítvány
go straight on for … egyenesen megy ... Highway Code course KRESZ tanfolyam
metres métert driving course autóvezetői tanfolyam
take a short cut across / átvág vmin driving practice gyakorlati oktatás
through sg driving test gyakorlati vizsga
go as far as sg elmegy vmeddig First Aid course elsősegély-tanfolyam
go past sg elhalad vmi mellett main road főút
turn left / right balra / jobbra fordul highway országút, főútvonal
turn into a street befordul egy utcába motorway autópálya
take the 2nd turning befordul a második hitchhike stoppol
on the left / right utcába balra / jobbra
traffic jam közlekedési dugó TRAVEL BY TRAIN
rush hour csúcsforgalom passenger utas
public transport tömegközlekedés slow train személyvonat
run from 4 am to 11 pm hajnali 4-től éjjel 11-ig fast train gyorsvonat
közlekedik express train expresszvonat
bus / tram / trolley bus busz- / villamos- / train station vasútállomás
stop trolimegálló platform peron, vágány
metro station metróállomás ticket office jegypénztár
suburban train HÉV timetable menetrend
cogwheel train fogaskerekű information office információs iroda
funicular sikló luggage office poggyászmegőrző
coach távolsági busz locker csomagmegőrző szekrény
take a bus buszra száll lost property office talált tárgyak irodája
change (metro) lines átszáll meet sy at the station kimegy vki elé az
get on / off felszáll / leszáll állomásra
season ticket bérlet see sy off at the (train) kikísér vkit az állomásra
ticket punch machine jegykezelő automata station
validate the ticket érvényesíti a jegyet catch / miss a train eléri / lekési a vonatot
find a free seat szabad ülőhelyet talál get on / off the train felszáll / leszáll a
give one’s seat up átadja a helyét vontra/ról
travel three stops három megállót utazik change trains átszáll másik vonatra
show one’s ticket to megmutatja a jegyét take the wrong train rossz vonatra száll
the inspector az ellenőrnek first / second class első- / másodosztályú
be a fare-dodger potyautas, bliccelő carriage kocsi
pay a fine büntetést fizet compartment fülke
get stuck in traffic beragad a forgalomba have a seat reservation helyjegye van
break down lerobban ticket
ticket inspector kalauz
DRIVING put the suitcase on the felteszi a csomagot a
drive at ... kilometres … sebességgel vezet luggage rack csomagtartóra
per hour put the window up / down felhúzza / leengedi az
observe / exceed betartja / túllépi a ablakot
the speed limit sebességhatárt pull the emergency brake meghúzza a vészféket
fasten one’s seatbelt beköti a biztonsági övet be due to arrive / leave at… …-kor kell megérkeznie /
start the engine beindítja a motort elindulnia
change gears sebességet vált buffet car büfékocsi
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terminal terminál package holiday szervezett út
departure(s) lounge indulási váróterem first minute holiday jóval előbb lefoglalt
arrival(s) lounge érkezési váróterem nyaralás
cheap / discount airline fapados légitársaság last minute holiday utolsó pillanatban lefoglalt
book a ticket jegyet foglal nyaralás
make a flight reservation repülőjegyet foglal all-inclusive teljes ellátással
scheduled flight menetrend szerinti járat preparations előkészületek
chartered plane charterjárat plan everything in advance mindent előre megszervez
check-in desk utasfelvételi pult cancel mail / newspapers lemondja a postát /
check-in clerk utasfelvételi ügyintéző újságot
weigh the luggage leméri a poggyászt unplug electrical items kihúzza az elektromos
pay an excess baggage fee poggyász-túlsúly díjat fizet készülékeket
passport control útlevél ellenőrzés find a house-sitter házfelügyelőt talál
customs clearance vámellenőrzés lock the door / window bezárja az ajtót / ablakot
duty-free shop vámmentes bolt store valuables elzárja az értékeket
flight call felszólítás beszállásra check one’s passport ellenőrzi az útlevelet
departure gate indulási kapu have one’s passport meghosszabbíttatja az
board the plane felszáll a gépre extended / renewed útlevelét
boarding card beszállókártya apply for a visa vízumért folyamodik
tourist class turistaosztály book accommodation lefoglalja a szállást
business class első osztály exchange money pénzt vált be
cockpit pilótafülke traveller’s cheque utazási / üdülési csekk
window seat ablak melletti ülés book a flight / rail / repülő- / vonat- /
aisle seat folyosó melletti ülés coach ticket buszjegyet foglal
fasten one’s seat belt becsatolja a biztonsági take out travel insurance utazási biztosítást köt
övet check the weather forecast megnézi az időjárás-
cabin crew kabin személyzet előrejelzést
flight attendant utaskísérő set off elindul, útra kel
automatic pilot automata pilóta
cancel a flight törli a járatot HOTEL FACILITIES
be delayed késik a three-star hotel háromcsillagos szálló
take off felszáll reception desk recepció
land leszáll, landol check in bejelentkezik
emergency landing kényszerleszállás fill in the registration form kitölti a regisztrációs lapot
get hijacked elrabolják, túszul ejtik single room egyágyas szoba
jet lag időzónaváltás-szindróma double room kétágyas szoba
extra bed pótágy
TRAVEL BY SEA a room with a shower / zuhanyzós / fürdőszobás
port kikötőváros private bath szoba
harbour kikötő a room with a sea / tengerre / hegyekre
rowing boat evezős csónak mountain view néző szoba
sailing ship vitorláshajó air-conditioning légkondicionálás
ferry komp central heating központi fűtés
yacht jacht Wi-Fi access vezeték nélküli internet
cruiser tengerjáró turistahajó full board teljes ellátás
ocean liner óceánjáró half board félpanzió
cargo ship teherhajó B&B (bed & breakfast) szállás reggelivel
voyage (hosszabb) tengeri utazás continental / English kontinentális / angol
cruise tengeri hajó(kör)út breakfast reggeli
go on a cruise hajókörútra megy porter hordár
board a ship hajóra száll maid szobalány
deck fedélzet give a tip borravalót ad
cabin kajüt ask for / settle the bill kéri / rendezi a számlát
lifeboat mentőcsónak parking lot / car park parkoló
be seasick tengeribeteg round-the-clock service 24 órás szolgáltatás
get shipwrecked hajótörést szenved sports facilities sportlétesítmények
sink elsüllyed poolside bar medence bár
anchor kiköt conference room konferenciaterem
K
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pets allowed háziállatot beengednek get away from it all kiszakad a

children’s playground játszótér mindennapokból
ironing facilities vasalási lehetőség enjoy the peace and élvezi a békét és
towels available for rent törölköző bérelhető harmony nyugalmat
credit cards accepted hitelkártya elfogadás put one’s feet up lazít
cook outdoors szabadban főz
SIGHTSEEING go on a trip kirándulni megy
go sightseeing városnézésre indul go hiking túrázni megy
hop-on hop-off városnéző busz, amelyre go rafting vadvízi evezésre megy
sightseeing bus bárhol fel / le lehet szállni go on a boat trip csónakkirándulásra megy
go on a sightseeing tour városnéző kirándulásra have a picnic piknikezik
megy
follow the tour guide követi az idegenvezetőt
discover the city felfedezi a várost
get lost eltéved
buy a tourist card turistakártyát vesz
famous landmarks híres látnivalók
places of interest nevezetességek
historical monument történelmi emlékmű
castle kastély
palace palota
cathedral katedrális
fountain szökőkút
statue szobor
pose in front of sg pózol vmi előtt
buy souvenirs ajándékot vesz
enjoy the local cuisine / élvezi a helyi konyhát /
music / hospitality zenét / vendég-
szeretetet
enjoy the nightlife élvezi az éjszaki életet
ON THE BEACH
seaside tengerpart
beach resort tengerparti üdülőhely
lie in the sun / sunbathe napozik
get sunburnt leég a napon
get sunstroke napszúrást kap
be nicely tanned szépen lebarnult
protect one’s skin védi a bőrét
use suntan lotion naptejet használ
sit under a beach umbrella napernyő alatt ül
deckchair nyugágy
collect shells kagylót gyűjt
build a sandcastle homokvárat épít
go surfing / sailing / szörfözni / vitorlázni /
scuba diving búvárkodni megy
CAMPING
campsite kemping
caravan site lakókocsi park
river bank folyópart
lakeside tópart(i)
wooden cabin faház
put up / take down a tent felveri / lebontja a sátrat
folding chair and table összecsukható szék és
asztal
sleeping bag hálózsák
foam mattress polifoam
gas cooker gázfőző
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9 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CONVERSATION

9/1 WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR SCIENCES AND FIELDS OF SCIENCES NOWADAYS?
Which areas of the natural I think (astronomy / medicine / molecular biology) ... belongs to the most
sciences are the most popular areas of science.
popular and what is (Space research / Genetic engineering / Information technology / Nuclear
their aim? engineering) ... are among the most discussed fields because they (open
up the universe / want to prevent hereditary diseases / improve
telecommunications / improve the safety aspects of producing nuclear
energy) ...
Scientists do research to (help cure illnesses / solve the problems of
pollution and global warming / search for alternative energy resources / find
out about our world) ..., but unfortunately, some of these experiments are
carried out (on animals / in the oceans) ...
In which fields are most Most research is carried out in (medicine / nuclear engineering /
researches carried out? genetic engineering) ...
(Medical / Space) ... research is very popular, and it is searching for
(answers to certain questions / cures for deadly diseases / life in space) ...
A lot of research is done under special circumstances such as (in space /
under extreme weather conditions / under water / in the air) ...
Where can you find out Most inventions and discoveries are only publicised (in scientific magazines /
about scientific discoveries on special programmes / at conferences for scientists) ...
and inventions? I sometimes (read / watch / visit) ... (scientific articles on the internet /
science magazines in the library / documentaries on TV / science
museums) ...
Our (physics / IT / science) ... teacher is always up-to-date and always
tells us about the latest inventions.
Where can you see the Nowadays, everything is full of modern devices which are at the cutting
cutting edge of technology edge of technology such as (sports / films / the internet / the news) ...
and the latest inventions? Even when you (walk into an office / watch a movie / go to a hospital) ...,
you see modern technological inventions.
Technology is used in every field of life such as (in sports / for military
purposes / in sci-fi films) ... and then later appears in our everyday lives
as well.
9/2 WHAT IS THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES?
What are the greatest I think (the telephone / the mobile phone / the television / the computer) …
technological inventions? is/are the greatest technological invention(s).
There are a lot of important technological inventions such as (the washing
machine / the photocopier / the answering machine / the satellite) …
The invention of (the radio / the fax machine / the satellite) … was a
milestone in the history of technology.
Which electrical devices Electrical devices such as (the electric toothbrush / the hairdryer / the electric
are used at our homes and razor) … surround us at home.
why are they useful? (The washing machine / The dishwasher / The vacuum cleaner) … are called
labour saving devices because (they save our time / make our life easier/
better) …
The most common electrical devices used at home are (the toaster / the
microwave / the food mixer) …
Which electronic devices I have (a DVD-player / a CD-player / a computer / an iPod) … and (I am very
do you use for entertainment? happy with it/them / it makes me happy) ...
Having (a computer / an iPad / an MP3-player) … means that I can
(listen to music wherever I am / play computer games) …
With my/the (video recorder / internet access / word processor) ... I can
(record my favourite soap opera if I miss it / download music and ringtones /
write a letter) …
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How did people live without Before the (washing machine / electric cooker / dishwasher / light bulb) …
electrical devices and how was invented, people had to (wash by hand / make fire / do the
has their life been changed washing up) …
by them? Life without the (car / washing machine) … was (more inconvenient /
cheaper / easier) …
It’s very difficult to (keep up with / get used to) … the latest technological
inventions and the older generations are (shocked by / surprised by / not
always interested in / not willing to use) … these inventions.
Which electronic device I couldn’t live without my (digital camera / computer) … because I’m
would you miss the most? (addicted to the internet / I’m fond of taking photographs) …
I cannot imagine my life without my (DVD-player / mobile phone) …
Despite the fact that (computers / photocopiers / mobile phones) … can
be (very harmful to personal relationships / expensive) …, I’m convinced
that they are (useful / necessary / essential) ...
9/3 WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE COMPUTER / INTERNET IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES?
What do you use the I have my own computer at home, and I use it for various purposes
computer for? such as (writing essays/letters / listening to music) …
I’m not very keen on computers, but sometimes I (use the word processor /
play computer games / watch films on it) …
Since we have a computer at home I always (download/print my photos /
check my e-mails / save and print out my documents) … on/with it.
We don’t have a computer at home, so I use the one in the (school library /
internet café) ...
What do people generally By connecting to the internet we can easily download (any kind of
use the internet for? information we need / films or music) …
There are lots of services that the world wide web offers us. People
who have access to it can (search/browse the internet with the help of
search engines / visit chat rooms and chat with friends / send and receive
emails / browse their favourite popstar’s/filmstar’s/football/basketball
team’s website) …
Lots of people need and use the internet in one way or another, people
(buy and sell things / do e-commerce / create websites and advertise /
do research for their studies or jobs) ... on/via the Net.
What are the advantages There’s no doubt the internet has revolutionised our lives, we can (get
and disadvantages of having access to all kinds of information / connect with people even on the other
a computer and internet side of the world) … in seconds.
access at home? The world has been opened up by the internet, everything is within reach,
but this is also a source of danger because (we may lose our personal
interaction / we may download computer viruses accidentally / children can
get access to unsuitable information) …
Everything has become quicker, easier and more available with it,
although there is always a negative side as well, for example, (people
don’t read books anymore / unlicensed downloading of films/music / our
life can be observed and checked by unauthorized people without our
knowledge) …
How does the internet It helps us by making everyday duties such as (shopping / booking holidays/
change people’s lives? tickets / doing business) … much (easier / faster / less complicated) ...
I’m afraid we will (lose our personal contact with other people / stop
socialising/going out) … if we do everything through the internet.
Our life will be (opened up to the whole world / limited down to the four
walls of our room) ... because fortunately, and at the same time
unfortunately, we will be able to do everything from our rooms.
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How do you use the When I have to (write an essay / do a presentation for school) ..., I usually
internet in your studies? go to the library and (search / browse) ... the internet for information.
If I’m really interested in a topic, I sit down to (my computer / a computer
at school) … and do some research on it.
I can get information about anything I need for (my further studies / the
school/university/college I would like to be admitted to / the requirements
for the school leaving exams) …
9/4 WHAT KINDS OF FUNCTIONS DO MOBILE PHONES HAVE?
What is your mobile phone It is a (small / flat / slide) … phone.

like? I have quite a/an (old-fashioned / big) ... phone, so I’m thinking of buying
a new one.
I got a new mobile phone from my parents for (my last birthday /
Christmas) …, it’s the latest model with (multicolour display / various
ringtones / several functions) …
What kinds of functions My mobile phone has almost all the functions possible for a mobile, for
does it have? example (alarm clock / calculator / MP3 player / radio / touch screen /
compact digital camera / GPS navigation system / internet access) …
My mobile phone is not the latest type, but there are phones that (have
Bluetooth / have a camera / have a calendar/a timer / can send and receive
email and multimedia messages) …
Apart from (making and taking calls / sending and receiving text messages) ...,
I don’t really use my phone for other things, although I know that I could also
(download information/music from the internet / make and store notes/
reminders in it) …
How did you choose your Since my parents were paying for it, I had to choose a phone that was
mobile phone? (cheap / reasonably priced / practical) …
I have always wanted a phone that (was fashionable / I would be able to
use for several years / wouldn’t break down too often / doesn’t get
damaged too easily) …
I don’t have too much pocket money, but I’ve been saving some up for a
couple of months to buy a new one that (has a large, high-res screen /
a removable battery / can be used as a camera/video camera) …
What do you think about I hate it when people (talk too loudly / shout personal details of their lives
the way some people use into their phones) ... in the street.
their mobile phones in public? I always (mute / turn off ) my phone when I’m at (the cinema / the theatre /
school) …
I can’t understand why people don’t respect other people by turning off
their mobile phones when they are (at a meeting/conference / in
hospital) …
I think it’s OK to use your mobile phone in public places because you
might (have an urgent phone call to make / be expecting an urgent call ) ...
How have mobile phones It seems that some people are simply not able to (live/manage without /
changed our lives and turn off) ... their mobile phones.
our communication? It’s true that they have made communication much (easier / more
efficient) …, and you can reach almost everybody almost anywhere and
almost anytime.
Now that almost everybody has a mobile phone, it’s much easier to
(cancel/postpone a meeting with your friends / tell your parents that you
will be coming home late / gain access to all kinds of services) …
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9/1 CHOOSING A TOPIC FOR AN ARTICLE IN THE SCHOOL MAGAZINE
You are the chairperson of the school science club and you have an opportunity to put an article about a scientif-
ic topic in the school magazine. Now you have to decide with the editor (played by the examiner) what the article
should be about. Choose one of these three topics and give reasons for your choice:
l robots in the household

l hybrid cars
l plastic surgery.
Start by greeting the editor.
9/2 CHOOSING THE MOST IMPORTANT HOUSEHOLD DEVICES
You are moving to another town. You are going to live there and therefore you need some household appliances.
Your parents have offered to buy the most important things for you. Now talk to your mother / father (played by the
examiner) about what you need the most and what you would like to have there. Use the pictures for ideas.
Start by telling your mother / father that you will need some appliances in your flat.
9/3 CONVINCE YOUR GRANDMOTHER ABOUT THE ADVANTAGES OF THE INTERNET
Your grandmother (played by the examiner) is asking you about computers and the internet. She is very sceptical
about them. Convince her that they are very useful. Use these prompts:
l useful for your studies

l keep in touch with friends and relatives
l entertainment possibilities
l things you like about them the most.
Start by greeting your grandmother.
9/4 HELP YOUR FRIEND CHOOSE A MOBILE PHONE
Your friend (played by the examiner) would like to buy a new

mobile phone and he / she is asking you to help him / her choose.
Tell him / her about your own mobile and explain to him / her why
it would be great if he / she bought this type of phone, too. Use the
prompts for ideas:
l touch screen
l multimedia
l games
l large memory
l digital camera
l WAP.
Start by greeting your friend.
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A – Hi! It’s good to see you.

B – Hi! What’s the problem?
A – It’s about the school magazine. I’ve been told that the science club can write an article which would be
published in the next issue of the school magazine.
B – Do you already have any ideas about the topic?
A – Yes, I do. I actually have several ideas.
B – Really? Tell me about them.
A – Well, we could write about robots in the household.
B – Sounds good. Is this the only one?
A – No, it’s not. We could also write about hybrid cars. That seems to be a hot topic nowadays.
B – Has the club recommended only technological subjects?
A – No, they haven’t. The last idea was to write about plastic surgery.
B – All of them sound interesting. Do you have a favourite one?
A – I am not sure about which I like the most. I think both the robots and the hybrid cars are really interesting
topics.
B – What about plastic surgery? Do you think it would attract less attention?
A – I think it is quite a controversial issue and it would create tension. It is not very common for our age group
either.
B – OK, so that one is out. Then which one of the other two should it be?
A – I believe that robots will play a significant role in every part of our life in the future, and it is a fascinating
topic, so I would suggest that one.
B – Great! Then write the article and send it over to me by email, and we’ll put it in the magazine.
A – That would be fantastic. Thank you. I’ll send it over to you before the end of this week.
B – All right. See you later.
A – See you.
A – Mum / Dad, I’d like to talk to you about something.

B – Yes, my dear. What is it?
A – You know when I move to Budapest next month I’ll need some household appliances there.
B – I know. We’ll go and buy some tomorrow. Until then you should decide what the most important ones are.
We can’t afford to buy everything now.
A – I know. I’ve already thought about it.
B – And what do you think you’ll need?
A – First of all I’ll need a vacuum cleaner. I mean I have to keep the flat clean.
B – You’re right.
A – And then I’ll need a hairdryer as well. You know that I always wash my hair in the morning. I can’t go to
university with wet hair!
B – Yes. What else?
A – Maybe a sandwich maker. I was thinking about getting a toaster but then I realized that I can make toast
with the sandwich maker as well. This way I won’t need a toaster.
B – Excellent. Great idea!
A – I was thinking about a microwave oven, too. I have to have something I can quickly warm my food in.
B – Yes, you’re right.
A – A tea maker would also be nice, or a coffee maker. I haven’t decided yet.
B – How about an electric kettle? By the way, you shouldn’t drink that much coffee, you know that.
A – I know, but it keeps me awake. And the kettle is a good idea.
B – OK. Anything else?
A – I don’t think I’ll need a washing machine. I can bring the laundry home, right?
B – Yes, of course, you can.
A – It’s just the same with a dishwasher. I can do the washing up myself.
B – Good to hear that.
A – Is there anything else?
B – Do you want to bake anything?
A – I don’t think so. Why?
B – Then you won’t need a food processor.
A – No, I don’t think I will. I think that’s all. Thanks Mum / Dad!
B – You’re welcome.
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A – Hi, Grandma!
B – Hello. What are you doing?
A – I am surfing the net.
B – What is that? Is it the internet again?
A – Yes, it is. Why are you asking?
B – You spend all your time in front of that box. What is so good about it?
A – Well, you see, the internet opens up the world for you. You can learn about anything on the internet.
A – You can find everything there, for example, recipes, information about actors, countries, towns, scientists
and their works, anything.
B – Really?
A – Yes. And you can read newspaper articles and books, and even watch films or music videos.
B – Interesting.
A – Full encyclopaedias and dictionaries are also available. They are very useful.
B – Do you use the internet for your studies as well?
A – Yes, of course. I usually look for information, I read essays about the topic, I can also find pictures and
maps, so basically everything.
B – Fascinating.
A – Yes, it’s also good for keeping phone bills down. I can chat on the computer with my friends and it
costs nothing.
B – Really?
A – Yes, and I already have my own website on the internet. Would you like to see it?
B – Yes, of course.
A – It is about my favourite ice hockey team. It contains information about the team, pictures of the players, and
reports about the matches. I write them.
B – And you can do it with this computer?
A – Yes. You could also use it and download recipes and chat in forums.
B – Oh, I don’t think it is for me. I’m too old for it. But isn’t it dangerous to chat with strange people?
A – Well, you don’t have to meet them. The only dangerous things are viruses, but I have an excellent antivirus program.
B – I see. Well, I’m going now and let you chat with your friends. Bye.
A – Bye.
A – Hi! How are you doing?

B – Hi! I’m fine, thanks. Except my mobile phone is not working.
A – What’s wrong with it?
B – I can’t switch it on. But I’ve already talked to my parents and they’ve promised to buy me a new one for
my birthday.
A – Oh, and what kind of mobile do you want?
B – It will be a ... I’m not sure which type.
A – I have a ... . I think it looks really cool.
B – Yes, it does.
A – I like this model. You only have to push a button to talk. It will automatically pick it up.
B – Wow. It sounds good.
A – Yes, and it has a huge colour display.
B – Does it have a camera?
A – Of course it does. It comes with a digital zoom and you can take good quality pictures.
B – OK.
A – And not only that, it can record videos up to an hour!
B – Wow. Cool.
A – It also has Media Player so I can play videos on it. And I can listen to the radio and download all sorts of
apps as well.
B – It has a lot of functions!
A – Yes, that’s the best in it. And the usual stuff like messaging and games are also available.
B – And when did you get yours?
A – Last month for my birthday. It would be so nice if you could have the same type.
B – Yes, it would. I can’t wait to get it. I hope my parents won’t find it too expensive.
A – Well, it’s not that expensive as far as I know.
B – OK. Thanks for the information.
A – All right. Call me when you get it.
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9 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATION

9/1 POPULAR SCIENCES
These pictures are in connection with popular sciences. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l the most popular fields of sciences

l benefits of scientific achievements for humanity
l fields that have developed the most
l where you have encountered these developments.
9/2 INVENTIONS
These pictures show inventions that have changed our lives. Compare and contrast them. Include the following
points:
l invention s and discoveries which changed people’s lives

l life without them
l ideas for further developments
l inventions you couldn’t live without.
9/3 DIFFERENT USES OF THE INTERNET
These pictures show different uses of the internet. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:
l different uses of the internet

l the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet
l the changes caused by the internet in our everyday life
l what you use it for.
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9/1 POPULAR SCIENCES
When I think of science I think of some of my school subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry or biolo-
gy. I think scientists would define science in different ways. I think physics, chemistry and biology are the most
popular branches of natural science.
A lot of research is carried out in these fields as we try to learn more and more about our universe, and we try
to find new medicines and cures for deadly diseases and fatal illnesses. I think these areas of research are really
useful, because the results help people all over the world. Of course, there are always controversies because many
experiments are carried out on animals, and animal activists protest against that all the time. I think research is
very important, although I am not really sure what I think about genetic engineering, for example. It is good if doc-
tors can cure illnesses and disabilities through it, but I don’t think we should use it to create “perfect” people. It is
unethical. Space research is very interesting. I think everybody would like to know if life exists on other planets, so
I definitely support it. Research carried out about the greenhouse effect and alternative energy sources is also very
important. I think anything is worth supporting that makes our world healthier and better, but we have to be care-
ful not to make mistakes. We often can’t foresee the consequences of discoveries and inventions: as happened in
the case of nuclear power, for example.
I am fascinated by the development of information technology, medicine, and space exploration. They have
achieved incredible things. Space stations have been set up, the complete human genome has been mapped, and
gadgets are getting smaller and smaller and more multifunctional. Think of the mobile phone, it is a pocket calcu-
lator, an alarm clock, a camera, an MP3 player and a phone all in one.
When scientists discover or invent something it is usually presented in a periodical, or in their official journal. We
most often hear about new inventions when we watch the evening news on TV, or read about some of them in the
daily papers. We also have specialised TV channels at home, such as Discovery and Spektrum, which show sci-
ence programmes. Personally, I am interested in sciences, so I often watch these channels and I read articles on
the internet as well. They are not only interesting but educational, too. I’ve learned a lot from these programmes.
9/2 INVENTIONS
The history of technology is full of inventions which have changed our lives, for example the washing machine, the
electric or gas cooker, the car, the microwave – the list is endless. These devices have influenced our everyday life
both in positive and negative ways, too. They make our lives easier and more comfortable but at the same time
they need power, usually from non-renewable sources and this is harmful to the environment.
Life before these gadgets was not impossible although a lot of people can’t imagine those times. Previous gen-
erations didn’t have washing machines, dishwashers, mobile phones, cars, not even a fridge! They washed their
clothes in the stream or in a washbowl. They preserved food in smoke or salt or on ice. They did the washing up
by hand as many people do even today. If we think back, only 15-20 years ago people managed their lives with-
out a mobile phone and not everybody owned a car.
I don’t think the development of these devices has ended, scientists are always coming up with new ideas, func-
tions and incredible innovations. It is not necessarily bad. I can hardly wait for a washing machine that hangs out
the washing after the cycle has ended, and a robot which walks my dog would also be nice.
I can’t imagine life without my mobile phone and iPod. If I accidentally leave them at home, I miss them a lot.
I can’t listen to music or call my friends if I’m late. My mum, on the other hand, thinks that I shouldn’t be so addicted
to these gadgets because there are other things in life that I should be paying more attention to.
9/3 DIFFERENT USES OF THE INTERNET

People nowadays use the internet in almost every part of their lives. They use it for communication, exchanging
emails, sending and receiving messages and chatting in different chat rooms, even making friends. For most people,
besides a means of communication, it also serves as a great source of information. If there is something you are par-
ticularly interested in, all you need to do is to start a search engine and browse a few websites to get what you need.
It’s also possible to download films, music, video clips, etc. The internet is becoming more and more important in the
world of business as well, think of e-commerce and e-banking (i.e. managing your bank account via the internet). It’s
only a matter of seconds to book a holiday, a hotel room or to buy and sell things on the internet. The world wide web
offers quick and easy access to every part of the world, so it has opened up the world for us.
These are the main advantages to it; there are no limits with it. It’s also very fast and easy to use. Not to men-
tion the fact that it’s always more comfortable to do your shopping from home than to stand in queues for hours
at the checkouts. Apart from the many advantages there are a lot of disadvantages, too. The information that we
get on the internet is not always filtered or controlled, so it might contain some information that is harmful to small
children. Another drawback is that people who spend too much time in front of the computer surfing the internet
often become lonely and find it difficult to make real friends.
I visit various chat rooms myself, but the friends I make on these portals are not the only ones I have. I’m not the
type that would sit in front of the computer all day long. I use the internet for practical things such as writing emails
and chatting with my friends. If I’m interested in a topic or when I have to write an essay or do a presentation for
school, I often look for the information I need on the internet.
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SCIENCES TECHNICAL DEVICES

natural sciences természettudományok gadget "kütyü"
physics fizika home appliances háztartási eszközök
chemistry kémia air conditioning légkondicionálás
biology biológia dishwasher mosogatógép
zoology állattan vacuum cleaner porszívó
botany növénytan washing machine mosógép
meteorology meteorológia microwave oven mikrohullámú sütő
social sciences társadalomtudományok refrigerator hűtőgép
antropology antropológia answerphone üzenetrögzítő
archeology régészet fax machine fax
economics közgazdaságtan photocopier fénymásoló
geograhpy földrajztudomány printer nyomtató
history történelem smart phone okostelefon
law jogtudomány camcorder videókamera
linguistics nyelvészet video recorder videomagnó
politics politikatudomány tablet táblagép
psychology pszichológia digital television digitális televízió(zás)
sociology szociológia remote control távirányító
liberal arts szabad bölcsészet rechargeable battery újratölthető elem
medicine orvostudomány automatic automata
wireless vezeték nélküli
TECHNOLOGIES, INDUSTRIES portable hordozható
scientist tudós plug in bedugja a csatlakozót
researcher kutató switch on bekapcsol
engineer mérnök switch off kikapcsol
discoverer felfedező set beállít
inventor feltaláló record felvételt készít
biotechnology biotechnológia play lejátszik
climate research klímakutatás rewind visszateker
computing számítástechnika pause / stop megállít
genetic engineering génsebészet volume hangerő
information and infokommunikációs counter számláló
communications technológia / IKT high technology csúcstechnológia
technology / ICT state-of-the-art legkorszerűbb
microelectronics mikroelektronika
nuclear technology atomtechnológia COMPUTERS
robotics robottechnológia hardware / software hardver / szoftver
space research űrkutatás power supply tápegység
telecommunications telekommunikáció system unit rendszeregység
study the laws of nature tanulmányozza a CPU mikroprocesszor
természet törvényeit hard disk merevlemez
search for sg keres vmit memory memória
do research kutatást végez USB port USB kimenet
investigation kutatás CD / DVD drive CD- / DVD-meghajtó
carry out experiments kísérleteket hajt végre monitor képernyő
write scientific articles tudományos cikkeket ír keyboard billentyűzet
make discoveries felfedezéseket tesz mouse egér
discover felfedez touch pad érintőtábla
invent feltalál headset fejhallgató
invention találmány camera kamera
innovate újít speakers hangszóró
innovation újítás cables kábelek
improve fejleszt pen drive pendrive
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10 MONEY MATTERS CONVERSATION

10/1 DO YOU EVER TALK TO YOUR PARENTS ABOUT MONEY MATTERS OR THE FAMILY’S
FINANCIAL SITUATION?
Who is the bread-winner in My (father / mother / older brother)... is the breadwinner in my family
your family? because (my mother is ill and has been pensioned off / I have a stay-at-
home mum / my father died / my parents are both unemployed at the
moment)...
My parents (are both working / are unemployed / are running a private
business)... so (we don’t have any problems / our money is tight at the
moment / everything depends on the success of the business)...
How many salaries do you We live on (one / two / three)... salary/salaries because (only my father works /
live on? both of my parents work / my mother is on maternity leave at the moment /
my brother has a job and he still lives with us)...
We live on two salaries but/and (both of my parents get minimum wages /
they are not really high / we have high expenses / we are a big family / we
also get child benefit for my little sister / we have several loans which we
have to pay back)...
Does your family have I don’t think (we have a monthly budget / my parents keep track of their
a monthly budget? expenditures / we have to pay close attention to what we spend money on /
my parents have a list of expenses)…
As far as I can see my family (usually lists all expenditures / keeps a record
of expenses / plans ahead for bigger expenses / has limited funds / has a
tight monthly budget)…, we need to be careful with our expenditure.
Do you take part in the My parents (never talk to me about money / always ask me if I need
budget planning? something that could be expensive / usually involve me in the monthly
budget planning)…
We usually (sit down and plan everything together / don’t have money prob-
lems so we don’t have to plan ahead / plan the big monthly shopping
together / discuss the family money matters and my parents let us know if
we have to cut back our expenses)…
10/2 WHAT DO YOU NEED MONEY FOR IN YOUR DAILY LIFE?
What do you buy day by day? I usually buy (some food in the school canteen / a coke for the way home /
small things such as chewing gum or a bar of chocolate)… every day so I need
to have money on me.
I don’t need money every day, I (have a monthly season ticket for the bus /
take a sandwich with me to school / don’t buy anything at the school
buffet)…
I only need money when I (forget to take my bus pass / don’t have anything
to eat / want to buy something after school)…
Do you get pocket money I get a certain amount of money (every month / every week / when I take
from your parents? home a good report / when I help around the house / when I help my
father in his job)…
I don’t get pocket money (but my parents give me some when I need to buy
something / but I have a part-time job and I earn some / because I usually
get money for special occasions)… and I manage on that.
How do you plan your I usually get (money for my birthday and nameday / pocket money every
expenses? week / monthly pocket money)… and I (make do with that for my spending /
think over what I need to buy / consider what I want to get)…
I have a monthly budget and I (plan my expenses as best as I can / plan
bigger expenditures well in advance / save up part of my money for
unexpected events such as parties or shopping sprees)…
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How do you save money? Most of the time I (get more pocket money than I spend / get money for
Christmas / get money from my grandparents when I help them around the
house)… and I (keep that in a box at home / save it up / pay it into my sav-
ings account )
I don’t have much money (but when I get some I try to save some of it / but
I put some in my piggy bank whenever I can / so I don’t have any savings /
and I spend it all, unfortunately)…
10/3 HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO TO THE BANK? WHAT SORT OF SERVICES DO YOU USE THERE?
Why do you go to the bank? I go to the bank when I want to (exchange money / pay some money into
my account / put some money into my savings account / deposit money /
check my account balance / enquire about interest rates for my savings)...
I’ve just been to the bank to (open a bank account / check my account bal-
ance / exchange money for my holiday)...
Do you have a bank account? I don’t have a bank account because (I don’t have enough money to keep
What do you use it for? in it / I don’t have a regular income / I don’t need it yet)...
I have a bank account and (I keep my savings in it / a bank card so that
I don’t have to carry so much money on me)...
How do you access your When I need money from my account I (go to the bank / withdraw some
money? How often do you from it / go to the ATM)...
use the ATM? I (don’t use the ATM too often / try to use the ATM only once or twice
a month)... because withdrawing money costs a lot.
How do you plan to solve When I finish school I (want to go to college / plan to go to university /
your finances at college / want to start working / may go abroad)... and I think I will (need to apply for
after school? a student loan / have to apply for a loan when I start earning money /
What do you think of the stay at home until I can save up some money)...
student loan programme? I think loans are (useful / dangerous / necessary)... but/and I (will need to
Will you apply for any loans? apply for one too / won’t be able to manage without one / will need to
consider if and when I can pay it back)...
10/4 WHAT KINDS OF SHOPS DO YOU GO TO AND WHAT DO YOU USUALLY BUY THERE?
Do you like shopping? I really like shopping, (the market / the boutiques / the shopping centre) ...
is / are my favourite place(s).
Shopping is always a nightmare for me because (there is a crowd / I have
to stand in the queue) ...
I really hate it if I have to go to (the market / the corner shop / the
supermarket) ... because I (never know if the vegetables are really fresh /
always buy unnecessary things) ...
What are the differences If we think of the (variety / quality / atmosphere / facilities), ...
between shopping (supermarkets / corner shops / boutiques) ... are the best.
in different places? In my opinion a (supermarket / shopping centre) ... is better / worse than a
(corner shop / boutique / market) ... because (there is a bigger variety /
prices are lower / it is self-service / shop assistants are friendly) ...
What do you especially like I especially like buying (clothes / jewellery / books / CDs / shoes) ... because
or dislike buying? I like (trying clothes on / browsing among the shelves) ...
I don’t mind buying (food / fruit) ... at the (supermarket / market / grocery)
… or going to the (baker’s / florist’s / greengrocer’s) ...
I’m not very keen on (visiting the butcher’s / standing in the queue at the
supermarket checkout) ...
Where do you go shopping I think the best shops are (in the shopping centres / on the high street /
for clothes? in the city centre / in Budapest) ...
I always find something to buy (at the market / in the local department
store / in the second-hand shop nearby) ...
Before I buy something I always (take a look around / try it on / check the
quality of the material / consider the price / ask the opinion of my best
friend) ...
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Where do you buy your daily If I only have to buy (the daily bread and milk / a few things for dinner /
food? What about the some food) ... I go to the (nearby grocery / the corner shop) ... because
weekends? it is (faster / closer) ... and it’s good to support local businesses.
When we need a lot of things we go to (the big supermarket / the shopping
centre) ... because (it is cheaper / we can find everything under one roof) ...
Sometimes we even go to the market to buy (fresh fruit / vegetables / fresh
eggs from the village farmers) ... because they are (of good quality / cheaper /
healthier) ...
What are the advantages / I like counter-service shops more because I can (talk to the friendly shop
disadvantages of counter assistant / ask for all the articles / get advice) ... and I don’t have to (look
versus self-service shops? for the goods myself / push a trolley) ...
I prefer self-service because (of the variety / I can choose from the
goods myself / I can look through the goods and decide which one I like the
most / I can take time and look around) ...
I can’t stand (small boutiques with bored shop assistants / supermarkets
with crowds of people) …
10/5 WHAT KINDS OF SERVICES ARE THERE IN YOUR HOMETOWN?
What services do you have? I think we have everything we need, for example, (a pharmacy / a fitness
What else could you make club) ...
use of? I really think that a (petrol station / bank / takeaway restaurant / medical
centre / kindergarten) ... would be useful to have.
The only thing we lack is (cable TV / a swimming pool / an ice rink /
a dentist) ...
I could really do with (a public library / an internet café / a cinema) ...
How often do you need Whenever something goes wrong in the house we call a (plumber /
these services? mechanic) ... for example, to fix the/a (dripping tap / leaking pipe / DVD
What kind of service player / broken window) ...
do they offer? If I need (to post a letter, I go to the post office / money, I go to the
ATM/bank) ...
Where can you find more / In towns there is usually a bigger selection of services such as (schools /
better / cheaper services? libraries / doctor’s surgeries / mechanics / language/dance courses) ...
Nowadays (shops / fast-food restaurants) ... are open around the clock
almost everywhere.
The (shops / restaurants / garages / petrol stations) ... have longer opening
hours in towns as opposed to villages.
What do you use regularly? Every month I go to the (hairdresser’s / beautician’s / community centre) ...
Where do you go most often? Recently, I needed to call the (doctor / mechanic) ... several times.
I go to the (DVD rental store / post office) ... almost every week.
10/6 WHEN AND WHY DO YOU BUY CERTAIN GOODS? ARE YOU INFLUENCED BY ADS OR SALES?
How do commercials and I (don’t watch commercials / don’t pay attention to ads / don’t care about
ads influence you? promotions)... I only buy the stuff I really need.
Do you buy the brand new I (follow new brands and goods / like to get the latest and most fashionable
products when you see them goods / like to know what is fashionable even if I don’t buy it)... so I always
advertised? watch commercials and ads.
I am (very much / slightly / occasionally)... influenced by ads and commer-
cials and I (go and buy the promoted stuff immediately / may consider buy-
ing the article / must have what they are showing on TV / have to get the
latest products)...
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How can you save money I think we have to (check where they are the cheapest / wait until they are
when buying certain goods? on sale / check if we can get any discount if we buy more than one / check
if we can get three for the price of two / look for vouchers or coupons)...
We can save a lot if we (buy several items at a time / keep our eyes open
and buy the cheapest one of everything / go for quality and use the product
carefully so that it lasts for a long time)...
Do you check price reduction I (’m fed up with the sales leaflets we receive all the time / actually hate
and sales leaflets? it that our postbox is always so full of these leaflets / just throw the
leaflets away when I get them)...
I think (leaflets are very useful / we need to pay attention to sale prices / it is
great to be informed about the latest price reductions)...
I (always go through the leaflets to find the best prices / occasionally check
them when I want to buy something / help my parents find the best offers
before we do our monthly shopping)...
Do you ever use coupons or I never use coupons or vouchers because I (am not interested in them / don’t
vouchers? have time to look for them / have enough money to buy myself stuff without
them)...
I use coupons and vouchers (whenever I can / if I have any / every time I get
one)... because I (think it is a good savings opportunity / could not buy
some things without the discount / feel better if I can save some money)...
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10/1 FAMILY BUDGET, SAVING MONEY
You have just obtained your driver’s licence and you want to buy a used car for yourself. You have half of the money
for it from your savings. Ask your parents to finance the other half. Use the following ideas to support your request:
l you agreed that you can use your savings as you wish
l you need a car to get around and be independent
l you are graduating; this could be your present
l you have a part-time job; you can finance the maintenance and the petrol
l you are a responsible driver.
Start by greeting your mother / father (played by the examiner).
10/2 BANKING
You need a bank account when you go to university / start working. Go to the bank and open an account with the
following conditions:
l current account
l no bank account fees
l two free withdrawals per month
l online banking portal
l free savings account.
Start by greeting the bank employee at the counter (played by the examiner).
10/3 DOING THE SHOPPING
You are an exchange student in Banbury. You are on your way home and you call your host mother (played by the
examiner) to ask whether you need to do the shopping. Ask her about the following:
l the products you need to buy (bread, dairy products, cold cuts, fruit and vegetables)
l where to buy these things
l how to pay (cash / credit card).
Start by calling your host mother.
10/4 EXCHANGE A FAULTY CAMERA
You are an exchange student in London. You have recently bought a camera which is not working properly and you
decide to take it back to the shop. Discuss the following ideas with the shop assistant (played by the examiner)
and agree on one of the possibilities.
l when and where you bought the camera

l problems (batteries / picture quality / memory)
l necessary documents (receipt / warranty)
l possibilities (exchange / refund / repair)
Start by telling the shop assistant about your problem.
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A – Hi Mum!
B – Hi dear!
A – Can I ask you something?
B – Sure! Go ahead!
A – I was thinking about buying myself a car.
B – A what?
A – A car. It wouldn’t be a new one, just a used one.
B – Oh, my dear! Are you sure about that?
A – Absolutely! I have half the money already. If you could finance the other half, I could buy a quite good one.
B – I’m not entirely sure that it’s a good idea.
A – Come on, Mum! It could be my graduation present.
B – But do you really want to use your savings for a car? What about next year when you go to university?
Wouldn’t you need it for something else?
A – You said I could spend it on anything I want to.
B – That’s true but is it what you really want?
A – Yes! And I need a car for next year. I could be a lot more independent if I had a car.
B – And how would you finance the servicing, the insurance and the petrol?
A – I want to keep my part-time job so I would have a regular income.
B – Wouldn’t it be too soon, or dangerous?
A – You know that I’m a responsible driver.
B – Yes, I know that you are.
A – So what do you say? Can I have it?
B – I’ll talk to your father about it.
A – Thanks Mum!
10/2 BANKING
A – Good morning!
B – Good morning! How can I help you?
A – I’d like to open an account.
B – Certainly! I’ll need some identification from you. Do you have your ID or driver’s licence with you?
A – Yes, I have my ID. Here you are.
B – Thank you. Can you please tell me your name, the date and place of your birth and your permanent address?
A – Ferenc Nagy. I was born on 15th December, 1996 in Budapest. My address is 23 Arany Street, Budaörs, 2040.
B – Thank you. What’s your ID number?
A – It’s CA32761223.
B – Thank you. What sort of an account would you like to open?
A – I’d like to open a current account.
B – Right. We have three types available now.
A – Do they have free withdrawal options?
B – Yes, you can withdraw money from all of them twice a month free of charge.
A – That’s great! Do they include access to the online banking portals?
B – Actually only two of them have that possibility.
A – And do any of them have a free savings account attached to the current account?
B – Yes, our extra package includes that too.
A – And what is the account fee on the extra account?
B – It’s a no-fee account.
A – It sounds good. I think I’ll choose that one.
B – Right. When do you think you’ll have regular transactions on the account?
A – From September.
B – All right. So the account is now created. You’ll be informed about the account number in a letter. Your bank
card and your PIN will be sent to you too in separate envelopes.
A – OK. Thank you.
B – If you want to pay money into your current or savings accounts you can do that online or in person at the bank.
A – That’s fine. Thanks.
B – Do you have any questions?
A – No, I don’t think so.
B – Right. Here’s the contract. Please sign it at the bottom of the page. One copy is yours, you can read all the
terms and conditions and the way you can use the accounts and your card there.
A – Thank you.
A – Bye.
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A – Hi …!
B – Hi darling! Is everything OK?
A – Sure! I just wanted to ask you if you want me to do the shopping.
B – How nice of you! That would be great!
A – OK. What shall I buy?
B – Let me see. I think we’re running out of milk, butter, cold cuts, cheese, and vegetables.
A – Right. Anything else?
B – If you could buy some chicken breast and rice. I want to cook a chicken paella for dinner.
A – Sure! That sounds lovely.
B – I think that’s all.
A – Shall I buy them all in the supermarket?
B – Well, you can buy the dairy stuff there. Then you can get the vegetables and meat at the market on your way
home.
A – OK. I’ll stop by there too.
B – Will you be able to find all of them?
A – I’m sure I will.
B – All right. It’s such a great help for me.
A – No problem. Just one more question.
B – Yes?
A – How shall I pay? By cash or with the partner card you gave me?
B – You can use the partner card. You know the PIN, don’t you?
A – Yes, I know it. Thank you.
B – Just call me if you have any trouble with it.
A – OK. I will. I’ll talk to you later then.
B – Fine. Bye!
A – Bye.
A – Good morning.
B – Good morning. How can I help you?
A – I would like to exchange my camera. It doesn’t work.
B – Did you buy it here?
A – Yes I did. I bought it in this shop last week.
B – What’s wrong with it?
A – Well, first of all, the batteries go flat very quickly.
B – Very interesting. Is that all?
A – No, it also takes very blurred pictures.
B – Did you try to set the focus?
A – Yes, but it didn’t help. Actually, it’s not possible. It always moves away.
B – Anything else?
A – Yes, the memory card also loses data. I mean I have taken about a hundred pictures, I’m quite sure of that,
and could only find about twenty.
B – Most interesting. Did you read the user’s manual before you tried to use it?
A – Of course I read it. I did everything according to the instructions.
B – Well, let me have a look at it. … Hmmm, I can see there is something wrong with it.
A – Just as I said.
B – What would you like us to do? Shall we give you a refund, exchange the camera or have it repaired?
A – I’d like to have another camera.
B – OK. Do you have the receipt and the warranty?
A – Of course. Here you are.
B – Thank you very much. Here you are. Your new camera. Here are the receipt and the warranty. Please read the
user’s manual before you use it. If there’s something wrong with it, you can bring it back within the next six
months.
A – Thanks. Bye.
B – Bye.
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10 MONEY MATTERS PRESENTATION

10/1 MONEY MATTERS AND BANKING
These pictures show different ways of paying for goods and services. Compare and contrast them.
l what we need money for in our daily lives

l in what forms we can pay for goods and services
l the advantages and disadvantages of these forms of payments
l what you use and prefer.
10/2 SHOPPING
These pictures show different places where people do their shopping. Compare and contrast the pictures.
l the main differences between a corner shop and a supermarket
l the reason for going to each of these places
l how often and with whom you go to these places
l what you bought last time and where.
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10/3 SAVING MONEY ON SHOPPING
These pictures show ways you can buy goods at a reduced price. Compare and contrast them. Include
the following ideas:
l where you can shop at reduced prices

l what sort of goods you can buy there
l how you can get informed about price reductions and sales
l your personal experiences and preferences.
10/4 ADS AND COMMERCIALS
These pictures show different ways of advertising products. Compare and contrast them. Include the
following points:
l how products are advertised or promoted

l what the ads and commercials are like
l how they influence us
l whether you ever bought something because of an ad.
10/5 SERVICES
These pictures show a professional repairman and a woman doing a DIY job. Compare and contrast
the pictures. Include the following points:
l jobs around the house people can do themselves
l cases when you need special services or a repairman
l repairs your family does at home
l services you have already made use of.
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10/1 MONEY MATTERS AND BANKING
I think sometimes we don’t even realize how many things we use money for every day. We use it to travel to school
or to our workplaces, we buy food, we pay bills, we put coins in the shopping trolleys and in the vending machine
at the bus station. We can only stay away from money for a few days if we don’t go anywhere and we have enough
food, drink and clothes at home.
When we have to pay for goods or services we can do it in many ways. The most traditional way is to pay for
them in cash. This means that we have to have bank notes and coins and we use them for payment. Some peo-
ple like this method the most because this way they can keep track of their spending better. It is more real for them
when they have all their money in their hands and see how it gets less and less. On the other hand it can be dan-
gerous because it makes it quite easy to steal. In certain places we can pay by credit or debit cards as well. Paying
by a debit card means that you can spend the money you have in your current bank account. Paying by credit card
means that you can spend a certain amount which is lent to you and you have to pay it back it later. These are very
convenient ways of spending money, but they can also be quite dangerous. If you don’t check your spending and
bank fees carefully, you can overspend your limit. There are also different vouchers that you can receive from your
employer or as a birthday present and use later for buying goods and services. There are vouchers for travelling,
food, clothes, and services, etc, with which you can pay. Employees often get part of their salary in the form of
vouchers and they are popular choices for birthday or Christmas presents too.
I don’t have a bank account yet so I normally use cash, but my parents gave me a partner card for their account
which I can use in emergency situations. I also get food and clothes vouchers from them regularly as part of my
pocket money. This way they can control what I spend my pocket money on. I don’t mind, I can use them for buy-
ing my daily food and my clothes just as well.
10/2 SHOPPING
We can do our daily or weekly shopping in many different places. The most common places are the supermarkets
and small corner shops. Supermarkets are huge, they offer a great variety of products. They have lower prices and
better sales offers but are less personal than small shops. Small shops have a different atmosphere. We usually
have a good chat with the shop assistant while we ask for the goods we want to buy because most of them are
usually counter service shops. However, small shops tend to have a smaller variety and higher prices.
Most people go to supermarkets because they find everything they need under one roof, they can save more
money on the sales and the lower prices and they can choose among more brands. We mostly go to small shops
when we forget something, or when we only want to buy one or two things.
I go to both kinds of shops quite often. My family does the weekly shopping in the supermarket and I sometimes
go with my parents too to help them push the trolley, pack the goods in the car or carry the bags home. Sometimes
they send me there alone and I have to buy lots of things for the weekend meals. When my mother is cooking she
sometimes realizes that we don’t have condensed milk, or some spice or cheese at home and she sends me down
to the corner shop. Otherwise I also like to buy some bakery stuff for breakfast or a pack of chewing gum at our
local corner shop.
Last week I had to go to the supermarket because my mother was busy. She gave me a huge list of items to buy.
I had to buy food for the Saturday and Sunday meals and some toiletries and cleaning stuff. The trolley was full
and I had to pay a lot, but at least she allowed me to take her car and drive there so I enjoyed it.
10/3 SAVING MONEY ON SHOPPING
There are lots of places where we can buy goods at reduced prices. We can wait for the seasonal sales at the
shops, we can go to second hand shops, or we can also buy stuff from online shops which offer great reductions.
We can buy practically anything at a reduced price. Second hand shops usually sell clothes. Some of them sell
books, CDs, DVDs, electronic appliances, furniture and other things which have been used by someone already
but they are still in good condition and could be of use for someone else. Normal supermarkets and shops have
regular big sales and price reductions where we can buy certain goods at reduced prices, or we can buy three for
the price of two, or they simply have a limited number of goods which they sell at a really cheap price. Shops which
are about to be closed have so-called closing down sales too where they try to sell off everything they have in stock
for a minimum price. We can check online shops for huge sales and price reductions or online classified ads where
people want to sell their belongings for a small amount. Nowadays the internet is full of all sorts of items which are
on sale for good prices.
When we want to buy something specific we can look in the sales leaflets supermarkets distribute weekly or
monthly, or we can use search engines on the internet to enquire about the best prices. We can also go to a num-
ber of shops and places, and take a look around to see where the items are cheaper or where they are on sale.
The last time I really wanted to save money was when I bought myself a TV. I really wanted a 3D smart LED TV
with HD screen quality and internet connection, which is quite expensive, so it was important for me to buy it at
the lowest possible price. I checked several leaflets and searched on the internet as well. Finally, I bought it with
a coupon at a reasonable price on the internet with free shipping. I was really happy about it.
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10/4 ADS AND COMMERCIALS
Products are advertised and promoted in all sorts of different ways. There are TV and radio commercials, newspa-
per and magazine ads, we see product placements when they appear in films and TV programmes, we see huge
billboards and posters at roadsides and on buildings and walls everywhere, we receive junk emails and leaflets.
Ads and commercials can be quite different. Some people distinguish between them on the basis of what they
like and what they dislike. Some ads compare products, some simply try to prove that it is the best on the market,
some only describe the item, while others list facts and scientific proofs, and some try to be funny or use music
and catchy tones to make people remember the products. Nowadays pop stars and famous people also promote
stuff.
We always want to buy the best, the cheapest, the coolest, the latest products. If commercials and ads suggest
that these are not only available to us, but we also need them, we will buy them. It’s also appealing for people to
wear the same clothes or perfume, eat the same food, and drink the same drinks as their idols do. Those which
offer us better health, a nicer and younger look, better performance at our workplace, or easier and quicker solu-
tions for household chores are especially attractive for people.
Usually I don’t fall for commercials but I actually bought my last cell phone because I saw it in one of the James
Bond movies. It looked really cool and modern and when I checked out its features I fell in love with it. I actually
managed to get a limited edition model which had the Bond logo on it. I like it very much, I’m very proud to have
this rare cell phone and I am trying to use it carefully so that it will work for a long time.
10/5 SERVICES
There are lots of small things we can repair and lots of other jobs we can do around the house ourselves. For exam-
ple, we can change the bulb, change the battery in various appliances, drill holes to hang stuff on the wall, assem-
ble furniture, dismantle other things, change old pipes or screws for new ones, etc.
For other jobs we sometimes need to call specialists and repairmen or women because special knowledge may
be required. For example, if we have a broken pipe in the bathroom, we should call a plumber. If we buy a new
cooker, we will need to call an electrician or a gas-fitter to install everything according to the legal standards. This
is very important because otherwise these appliances could be dangerous. We take the car to the mechanic if it
does not run well, we call the painter if we want to renovate our home and the carpenter if we need new furniture.
We also call specialists or odd-job men or women if we need to do jobs for which we don’t have the necessary
tools, the time, or the knowledge.
My father is great at DIY, he does a lot of things around the house and he has the tools for them too. He’s just
recently built a small hut for the wood we keep for heating, he built a new house for our two dogs and he repairs
all sorts of machines we have such as the lawnmower or some of the kitchen appliances. He usually spends hours
on them and I sometimes help him.
A few weeks ago I needed to call the cable company because we had lost all our cable TV channels. My parents
weren’t at home so I had to call and ask for a repairman. A nice man came and checked the TV and all the cables
in and around the house. In the end it turned out that the cable was broken in front of our house and it had to be
reconnected.
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MONEY MATTERS & BUDGET online banking, e-banking internetes bankolás

cash készpénz credit hitel, jóváírás
note bankjegy credit card hitelkártya
coin pénzérme debit tartozás, terhelés
change aprópénz debt adósság, tartozás
earn money pénzt keres pay in befizet
salary fizetés expense költség
wage bér insurance biztosítás
pension nyugdíj interest kamat
social security benefit szociális segély interest rate kamatláb
maternity grant GYES (gyermekágyi overdraft hiteltúllépés
segély) activate a bank card aktiválja a bankkártyát
child benefit családi pótlék lose the bank card elveszíti a bankkártyát
allowance juttatás report the loss of the bejelenti a hitelkártya
get an allowance juttatást kap credit card elvesztését
pocket money zsebpénz disable / freeze a bank card letiltja a bankkártyát
family budget családi költségvetés cancel a bank card bevonja a bankkártyát
income bevétel expire lejár
spending kiadás replacement card cserekártya
overhead costs rezsiköltségek fraud csalás
save megtakarít ATM (Automated Teller bankjegy-automata
cost saving idea megtakarítási ötlet Machine) / cash machine
cost-effective költséghatékony screen képernyő
low-cost alacsony költségű insert the card beilleszti a kártyát
high-cost magas költségű enter the PIN beüti a PIN-kódot
investment befektetés select a transaction kiválaszt egy tranzakciót
bond kötvény, értékpapír correct javít
loan kölcsön enter / select the amount beüti / kiválasztja a
apply for a loan kölcsönért folyamodik to withdraw felveendő öszeget
pay up/back visszafizet withdraw / take out cash felveszi a pénzt
mortgage jelzálogkölcsön count cash megszámolja a pénzt
go bankrupt csődbe megy print the receipt kinyomtatja a bizonylatot
bankruptcy csőd remove the card kiveszi a kártyát
foreclosure ingatlanárverés quit kilép
can / can’t afford sg megengedheti / nem traveller’s cheques utazási / üdülési csekk
engedheti meg exchange money pénzt vált
money is tight pénzszűke exchange rate valuta árfolyam
cut down on spending visszafogja a költekezést currency valuta
cover sy’s expenses fedezi a kiadásait foreign exchange külföldi valuta
BANKING SHOPPING
open a bank account bankszámlát nyit go shopping vásárolni megy
bank account number bankszámlaszám do the shopping bevásárol
joint account közös bankszámla go on a shopping spree bevásárló körútra megy
current account folyószámla window-shop kirakatot nézeget
deposit account megtakarítási számla shopping list bevásárlólista
transfer money from / pénzt utal bankszámláról / corner shop sarki kis bolt
to an account bankszámlára supermarket szupermarket
cancel an order törli a megbízást boutique butik
withdraw money pénzt levesz számláról shopping centre bevásárlóközpont
the account is overdrawn túllépte a folyószámla- department store áruház
keretet market piac
balance egyenleg second-hand shop használtruha bolt
bank statement egyenlegértesítő big selection nagy választék
fill in kitölt counter service pultos kiszolgálás
paying-in-slip befizető bizonylat self-service önkiszolgáló
lend kölcsönad push a trolley bevásárlókocsit tol
borrow kölcsönvesz take a shopping basket bevásárlókosarat vesz
bank charge bankköltség dairy products tejtermékek
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bakery products pékáruk billboard hirdetőtábla

cold cuts felvágottak neon sign neon felirat
meat (poultry / pork / beef ) hús (szárnyas / sertés / shop sign boltfelirat
marha) roadside sign útmenti felirat
fruit and vegetables gyümölcsök és zöldségek booklet füzet
snacks and sweets rágcsálnivalók és brochure brosúra
édességek leaflet reklámcédula, szórólap
beverages italok throwaway / flyer szórólap / prospektus
frozen foods fagyasztott termékek merchandising remklámtárgy
diet foods diétás ételek reduce the price csökkenti az árat, leárazza
cosmetics kozmetikai cikkek price reduction leárazás
hygiene products higéniai termékek sale leárazás, kiárusítás, akció
housecleaning products háztartási tisztítószerek discount kedvezmény
clothing and footwear ruházat és lábbeli coupon kupon
electrical items elektromos cikkek voucher vásárlási utalvány
greeting cards üdvözlôlapok outlet outlet, márkabolt
pet foods / products állateledelek / termékek bargain vásár
toys játékok
price ár
material anyag
try sg on in the vmit felpróbál a próba-
fitting room fülkében
cashier pénztár / pénztáros
information desk információs pult
SERVICES
opening hours nyitvatartási idő
post office posta
surgery orvosi rendelő
dentist fogorvos
chemist / pharmacy gyógyszertár
hairdresser's fodrász
beautician kozmetikus
beauty salon szépségszalon
fitness centre fitness terem
dressmaker varrónő
shoemaker cipész
car mechanic autószerelő
five and dime / variety 100 forintos bolt,
store / bargain shop olcsó áruk boltja
CONSUMERISM / ADVERTISING
consumer fogyasztó
audience közönség
e-commerce internetes kereskedelem
webshop webáruház
brand márka
advertising campaign reklámkampány
promotion promóció, reklámozás,
népszerűsítés
promote reklámoz, népszerűsít
advertisement / advert / ad reklám
commercial, TV / radio TV / rádió reklám
spot
commercial break reklámszünet
peek time csúcsidő
slogan szlogen
motto mottó
jingle fülbemászó reklámdallam
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Prompts for the interlocutor: (Swedish student)
Name: . . .
From: Goteborg
School: Boarding school in Stockholm
Siblings: one brother
Hobbies, interests: playing basketball
l Hello. I’m . . . . Nice to meet you.

l And you? Where are you from?
l Do you live in Budapest?
l What about you? Do you have a big family?
l What kind of school do you go to?
l Do you go to school in . . . ?
l Is it a good school? Do you like going there?
l How about you? What do you like doing in your free time?
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Student exchange programme organiser)
Family The Jones family The Richard family The Watson family
Location London (city centre) Brighton (near the beach) Outside Oxford (farm)
Parents lawyer & doctor fisherman & shop assistant farmers
Children Sue (5), Peter (12) Paul (18) Frank (7), Polly (13), Maggie (15)
Pets goldfish three cats farm animals, five cats
l Good morning! How can I help you?
l I see. So you would like to choose a host family for your exchange programme.
l Here you are. You can choose from these families.
l Would you like to know something about them? Do you have any questions?
l Right. So the … family lives …
l The parents in the … family are / work in/as …
l There is one child / There are … children in the … family. He/She is / They are called …
l As for pets, the … have …
l What do you think of them? Where would you like to stay?
l Are you sure that would be the best choice for you? Really? Why?
l Well, if you are sure, please fill in the form and I’ll make the necessary arrangements.
l I hope you’ll have fun!
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Host son / daughter)
l So, what do you want to talk about? What do you want to tell me?
l Are you saying that we have to do all these things?
l All right! I’m not doing the washing up / washing / cooking / watering the plants / feeding the dogs!
l Everything will shrink and be a strange colour!
l I’ll give them too much water and Mum will be very angry if her plants die!
l I’m afraid of dogs! You know that!
l But I can do the shopping / feed the cats / tidy my room if you like! I have no problem with those!
l So what do I have to do again?
l All right! Deal!
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Prompts for the interlocutor: (Friend)
l Hi! It’s good to hear your voice.

l Guess what happened! I didn’t get a place at university.
l What am I going to do now?
l Do you think so?
l It sounds good.
l I think that’s a great idea.
l Well, I’m not so sure about that.
l I’ll have to think about it.
l But how will I finance that?
l OK, thank you very much for your help.
l It was great to talk to you. You always manage to cheer me up.
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Name: Carol
Appearance: tall, slim, long brown hair, blue eyes, mole above her lips
Clothing: jeans, T-shirt, baseball cap, red rucksack
l Can you please do me a favour? Could you fetch my sister at the airport?
l She arrives tomorrow and I can’t meet her at the airport.
l I don’t have a photo of her but I can tell you what she looks like.
l She is...
l She likes to wear...
l I’m sure you’ll recognise her, don’t worry.
l Thanks a lot for your help. Just call me if you need any help.
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Exchange programme organiser)
Roger (16) Andrew (17) Cindy (17)

Lives in New York Comes from London Hawaiian native
Student, musician Student, professional footballer Student, school reporter
Plays in a rock band Likes sports and regularly works out Likes travelling
Afraid of dogs Is allergic to fur and dust Vegetarian
l Hello! How are you?
l Oh, what type of person would you like to choose? What a good / splendid / great idea!
l We have the following candidates. What do you think?
l So, who do you think would be the best?
l Wouldn’t it be better to have Roger / Cindy / Andrew?
l He says in the questionnaire that he is afraid of dogs. Do you have a dog?
l Wouldn’t it be strange to live with a vegetarian? Wouldn’t it cause problems?
l As you can see he is allergic to pets and dust. Do you have any pets?
l Yes, I think it is a good choice. You’ll probably like each other.

Prompts for the interlocutor: (Host mother / father)
Mike Jessica Gabriel

l What? You want to go away? Who are you going with?
l I don’t want you to go with these people.
l Who are they? Who is this boy / girl?
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l (Mike) He seems to be a nice guy. Does he like animals? Does he work as a volunteer worker at the zoo?
l (Jessica) You won’t do anything dangerous with her, will you? Where was this picture taken?
l (Gabriel) He looks quite frightening. What does he do for a living?
l How did you get to know him / her? Are they reliable / responsible?
l What are you planning to do?
l All right! You can go. But be careful! And don’t go into the water at night!
l Have a nice weekend!

Prompts for the interlocutor: (Restaurant owner)
The restaurant’s capacity: up to fifty people
Opening hours: 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 a.m.
Three possible menus (a glass of champagne and a bottle of mineral water is included in the price)
3,000 forints per person
No live music
Juke box and CD player available
l Good evening! ... speaking. How can I help you?
l Of course you can have your school leaving party in the restaurant.
l The capacity is ... and the opening hours are ...
l We usually offer three possible menus with some drinks included.
l It would cost ...
l Well, unfortunately we can’t provide live music but we have a juke box and a CD player is also available.
l What would be the date?
l Excellent. The restaurant is free for that evening.
l Please let me know if you want to book it by the end of this week.
l Thank you. Bye.

Prompts for the interlocutor: (Manager of the tailor’s shop)
l What can I do for you?
l What do you have in mind?
l Would you like (a) skirt / trousers / jacket / vest / or just a shirt with a tie?
l Don’t you think a … would be better / more comfortable?
l What material / colour would you like?
l When is the graduation ceremony?
l How many students are there in your class?
l We have reasonable prices.

Prompts for the interlocutor: (Sister / brother)
l What do you mean?
l Sure, everything is fine.
l So what if I tell you?
l Do you really want to know / change?
l For a start you could / should ...
l That would be great for a change!
l How about ...?
l Sounds a lot better. I’ll think about it.

Prompts for the interlocutor: (School counsellor)
l Of course I have a minute for you!
l Look at these options.
l Do you like any of them?
l What do you think of ...?
l Wouldn’t ... be better for you?
l I don’t think ... is suitable for you.
l I’ll contact the organisation and let you know about the result.
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Prompts for the interlocutor: (Flat owner)
Size: 56 m2
Location: near the city centre – 10 minutes by car
Public transport: bus stop 2 minutes on foot
Not furnished
Rent: 70,000 forints plus overheads
l Good afternoon! … speaking.

l Are you enquiring about the flat?
l Right. It’s 56 m2.
l The flat is quite spacious. It has a living room, an American-style kitchen, two bedrooms with en-suite
bathrooms, and one of the bedrooms has a walk-in-closet.
l The centre is 10 minutes by car so it is quite near.
l The bus stop is only two minutes on foot.
l The flat is empty. We’d like to let it unfurnished. So you’d need to bring your own.
l The rent is 70,000 forints plus overheads, but if two people move in, they can share the costs.
l All right. Please call me back if you want to have a look at it or if you’ve decided.
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Father / mother)
l Are you sure you will need a...?

l Why do you want to have a double bed?
l I can’t understand why you need a plasma TV?
l What’s the problem with your old bed / TV?
l Look, we can’t really afford to buy a....
l Ok, I will think about it.
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Exchange student)
l I don’t know, I like parks / old places / zoos / …

l What is that? Why is it worth seeing?
l What can we see there?
l Why don’t we go to a park / church / zoo / etc.?
l Do you have any zoos / mansions / galleries / etc. in the town?
l How old is the building / statue / painting / etc.?
l Amazing. Is it the oldest?
l What shall we do in the evening? Shall we go out somewhere?
l What would you prefer? Where would you like to go?
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3/4 CHOOSE A PET
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Shop assistant)
Animal Parrot Goldfish Hamster

Lifespan 15-20 years over 10 years 2-3 years
clean aquarium; attention
Care clean cage to water temperature, clean cage
oxygen level
Equipment cage aquarium cage
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l Good afternoon. Can I help you?

l What a splendid idea! What sort of a pet would you like to have?
l Where do you live? How much space would the pet have?
l For a flat/house with a garden I would (not) recommend buying a …
l What do you think of …? Would you like to have one?
l The lifespan of a … is not very / quite long. They live for …
l It’s not very / really difficult to care for a …
l You need to … regularly, and it’ll be all right.
l If you want to have a … you’ll need to buy some extra equipment such as … as well.
l They are not expensive, a … costs … forints.
l I hope you’ll like it. If you need any food or simply some advice, please come in and we’ll be glad to help you.
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Pen friend)
l Hi! / Speaking!
l My plane lands at 11 a.m..
l Will you meet me at the airport? Thanks!
l What’s the weather like over there? Is it sunny? No?
l What’s it going to be like? Do you know what the weather forecast says?
l What a pity! Then we can’t go to Lake Balaton!
l Will it stay like that? Or will it change?
l Really, so it’s warming up again? That’s great news.
l So what kind of clothes shall I bring with me?
l Will I need my swimsuit?
l All right. Then see you tomorrow! Bye.
3/6 EARTH DAY
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Fellow activist)
l So, what shall we do?

l What are the possibilities?
l This is a good idea, but...
l Yes, I agree.
l I think the ... one is the best.
l Do you think we should…?
l Why exactly this one?
l Wouldn’t … be better / more useful / more effective?
l All right! We’ll see each other there.
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Prompts for the interlocutor: (Student from Oscar Wilde Grammar School)
l Good morning! What would you like to know?

l We have great facilities such as a well-stocked library, a state of the art computer room, sports fields, music
rooms and well-equipped laboratories.
l We have the usual academic subjects and some practical ones as well such as driving, typing and finances.
l We can study various languages, for example, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Russian.
l There are great programmes thoughout the year, for example, all sorts of camps, exchange programmes, cultural
events and even several trips abroad. We usually have a lot of fun.
l We also work with charity organisations. We help out the elderly, work in the animal shelter, try to do something
for our environment. These are all very important for all of us.
l All in all, I think our school is fantastic!
l You’re welcome.
l I haven’t heard about it.

l What would you like to take up?
l I was considering…
l But I don’t know yet.
l But I’m not sure yet what I want to do.
l What about you? Have you already decided?
l Are you sure you want to do that?
l I see.
l Well, that could be great! We could have … together.
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Prompts for the interlocutor: (Secretary)
Sports camp Language camp Arts & Crafts camp

Location Lake Velence Városlôd Lovasberény
Time 1–8 August 11–18 July 7–12 July
Activities swimming, visit to the local museum, painting, sculpting,
canoeing, language lessons visit to the folk
water aerobics with a native speaker museum
Facilities bungalows, triple bedrooms, tents,
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canoes, football pitch, canteen, barbecue, running hot water,
disco VCR & DVD player canteen
Price 40,000 Ft 50,000 Ft 30,000 Ft
l Good morning! What can I do for you?

l What a great idea! Do you know what sorts of camps we are running this summer?
l Right! So we are organising a sports camp at Lake Velence, a language camp in Városlôd and an arts & crafts
camp in Lovasberény.
l The sports camp is in August, the other two are held in July.
l Well, of course, you can try all sorts of water sports at the sports camp, you’ll have language lessons at the lan-
guage camp, and you can do some painting and sculpting at the arts and crafts camp.
l There will be fun activities in all camps! As far as I know there are movie evenings in the language camp and the
native speaker is also very popular among the students. You will also visit local museums during the stay.
l Well, you’ll have bungalows at Lake Velence, triple bedrooms in Városlôd and tents in Lovasberény.
l The prices vary between 30,000 and 50,000 forints for the camps.
l Do you already know which one you would like to choose?
l All right. Please fill in the form.
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Secretary)
Course No. 1 Course No. 2 Course No. 3

The level of the course Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate
Room 16 Room 24 Room 19
The time and place of Tuesdays & Thursdays Mondays & Wednesdays Saturdays
the lesson 6.00-7.30 p.m. 10.00-11.30 a.m. 8.00-12.00 a.m.
Prompts for the interlocutor:
The number of lessons 30 lessons (Secretary)
50 lessons 60 lessons
The size of the group 15 students 15 students 8 students
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The price 25,000 Ft 45,000 Ft 50,000 Ft
l Good morning!
l We’re starting several courses in the coming weeks. Which one are you interested in?
l They’re all intermediate level courses.
l We have them twice a week, either Tuesday and Thursday evenings, or Monday and Wednesday mornings. And
there is a course on Saturday mornings.
l Let me see. There are 30, 50 and 60 lessons respectively.
l We plan to start the weekdays courses with 15 students, and the weekend course with 8.
l The price varies. The shortest course costs 25,000 forints, the 50-lesson course costs 45,000 forints, and the
longest one costs 50,000 forints.
l Good choice. Please fill in the application form and then you’ll receive the invoice.
l The course starts next week.
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Prompts for the interlocutor: (Classmate)
l OK, let’s discuss it now.

l What can we choose from? What options do we have?
l Sounds like a good idea.
l What else have we got?
l You’re right but …
l It’s not easy to decide.
l Don’t you think the … would be better / would attract more students?
l I agree with you.
l Hi! How are you? What’s up?

l Not a bad idea!
l How do you enrol?
l What do we need to...?
l What types of courses do they offer?
l How much are they?
l Why do you think we should... ?
l It would be lovely! I always wanted to try...
l Sure! Why not?
l It all sounds terribly exciting!
l OK, let’s try that one.
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Prompts for the interlocutor: (Job centre assistant)
Jackson family Sharp family Tilton family

Number of children 5 3 1
Age 8, 6, 5, 4, 2 4, 3, 2 2
babysitting babysitting, babysitting,
Tasks cooking, helping tidying up, cooking
with the homework
Salary 2,000 Ft / hour 2,500 Ft / hour 1,500 Ft / hour
l Good morning!
l Let me see how many families are currently looking for a babysitter.
l So, we have three families at the moment: the Jacksons, the Sharps and the Tiltons.
l Let’s look at them one by one.
l The Jacksons have five children, all under the age of 8. You would have to babysit and help with the homework
for 2,000 forints per hour.
l The Sharps have three children under the age of 5. Your tasks would include babysitting and cooking for 2,500
forints per hour.
l Finally, the Tiltons have only one child but your tasks would be more extensive. You would need to do some
babysitting, tidying up and even cooking. You would receive 1,500 forints per hour.
l Which one would you like to do? Can you cook?
l All right. Please fill in the forms.
5/2 ENQUIRE ABOUT A SUMMER JOB
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Job centre assistant)
Fast food restaurant Photocopying Factory work

Serve food Creating / organising files Physical work
Work at the counter / 8 hours / day monotonous
in the kitchen International company 6 hours / day
6 hours / day 550 Ft / hour Remote access
Good staff 600 Ft / hour
500 Ft / hour
l Hello! How can I help you?
l Sure, please take a seat and I’ll give you all the possibilities we currently have.
l Let me see. You can work in a fast food restaurant kitchen or serve food at the counter, or you could do some
photocopying and filing in an office, or we have an option to do physical work in a factory.
l Well, the fast food and the factory jobs are 6 hours a day, the office work is 8 hours a day.
l OK, the notes say the staff are pleasant at the fast food restaurant. I can imagine that they are mostly young
people of your age. The office work says that the company is international. It could be quite interesting. Finally,
the factory work is supposed to be in a remote area and somewhat monotonous.
l Let’s have a look at the salaries. The restaurant pays 500 forints per hour, the office pays 550 forints per hour,
and the factory pays 600 forints per hour.
l Do you like any of them?
l All right. Please fill in the form and we’ll organise all your documents for you. 5/4 DISCUSS YOUR FUTURE
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5/3 GO TO A JOB INTERWIEW
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Human Resources manager)
Southwoods is a children’s camp in California.

Southwoods is seeking ENTHUSIASTIC, ENERGETIC, AND FUN LOVING individuals.
Positions are available!
Benefits of working at Southwoods include Salary, Travel, Room, and much more!
Dates of employment: mid-June to mid-August.
Working hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. every day, weekends are no exception
Requirements: good command of English, good communicative skills, empathy, over the age of 16,
Salary: 220 dollars per week
Tasks: helping and supporting children, organising trips and programmes for them
l Good morning / afternoon!

l My name is XY. I am the Human Resources manager.
l How old are you?
l What do you do now?
l Why would you like to work in Camp Couchiching?
l What do you think makes you the ideal candidate for this position?
l Do you think you meet all the requirements?
l Have you ever worked in a camp? Do you have any experience in this field?
l Do you have any questions in connection with the job?
l Thank you very much. Goodbye.
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Mother / father)
l What would you like to do in the future?

l How about working / going to university / having a part-time job / going abroad?
l As far as I know you can study all sorts of things at this college. You can check it out on the internet.
l Don’t worry, you won’t be homesick at all.
l You will find new friends there quickly.
l Money is not a problem, we can support you.
l Good decision! You won’t regret it.
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6 LIFESTYLE SITUATIONS – PROMPTS

Prompts for the interlocutor: (Mother)
l Hi! What are you doing today?

l What do you have to do? Can you help me with something?
l What about doing the shopping / picking up your sister / hoovering?
l Come on, you can’t be that busy!
l Can you do at least one of them?
l Ok, I’ll do the others.
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Penfriend)
l Thanks for your concern, I really don’t know what to do.

l OK. I get it. I have to change my diet. But how?
l So, what do you suggest? / What do you think I should eat?
l Are you serious / kidding? Are you saying I should eat salads?
l Isn’t there anything else I could eat?
l Dairy products. Oh, I don’t think I could do that.
l What about chocolate? Can I eat some?
l I have never done any sports in my life. Which one shall I take up?
l What shall I cook?
l What about going to restaurants?
l It all sounds terrible.
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Mother)
noodles with cottage goulash soup potato hotpot

cheese and bacon
pasta, sour cream, potato, meat, potato, sausages, sour
cottage cheese, bacon carrot, onion cream, cheese, eggs
cook pasta in boiling water, cook soup for 2 hours layer the ingredients, bake
fry the bacon in oven for half an hour
l Hello darling! What’s up?

l What a great idea! What would you like to cook?
l Of course I’ll help you. What would you like to know?
l All of them are quite simple. I can tell you about all of them and then you can choose what you want to do. OK?
l Right. For that you only have to cook the noodles and fry the bacon. Then you put the cottage cheese and the
sour cream on top.
l Goulash is also quite easy to cook. You chop the onion, the meat, the potatoes, and the carrots into small
pieces. Then you fry the onion in oil, put the meat in it, add some salt and paprika, pour some water over it
and let it cook for a while. Then you put the carrots and the potatoes in. It should cook for about two hours.
l The potato hotpot isn’t complicated either. You just cook all the ingredients, slice them and layer them in a
bowl with the sausages. You put some sour cream and cheese on top and put it in the oven until the top gets brown.
l Fine! Let me know if you need more help. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!
6/4 EATING HABITS
l I’m not too well. I feel a bit dizzy.

l Really? I’m never hungry in the morning.
l I don’t think I could eat ... in the morning.
l I only drink coffee in the morning.
l Fruit juice wouldn’t wake me up.
l What if I eat .... Is that enough?
l It’d take me too long to make a hot breakfast.
l All right. I will try it. Thanks for your help.
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Prompts for the interlocutor: (Restaurant employee)
Chef’s Daily Specials:

“The week’s starter”: hot chicken wings, French fries
“Mid-week agony”: roast chicken, rice
“Thankfully, it’s Friday”: grilled salmon, spinach sauce, pasta
“Weekend fun”: steak, potato, salad
“Weekend’s over”: mushroom risotto
Chef’s Pizza: salami, bacon, paprika, chili, tomato, cheese
l Good evening! Easy Bite Restaurant. How can I help you?

l What can we deliver?
l Any starters / noodles / pizzas / dessert / drinks?
l Anything else?
l Would you like to try our daily special?
l Well, the… is …
l Will that be all?
l Can you please give me your address / phone number?
l Would you like to pay in cash, with credit card or with food vouchers?
l Your order will arrive in half an hour unless you wish to have it at another time.
l Thank you for your order. I wish you a pleasant evening. Bye.
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Sister / brother)

l Hi. What’s the problem?
l What are the possibilities? What do you have in mind?
l Why exactly...?
l Why not to the ...?
l Do you think he / she will like the food in ...?
l Have you ever been to this restaurant? Is it good?
l Isn’t that too expensive? I don’t have much money left.
l OK. We’ll go there.
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6/7 VISIT THE GP
Prompts for the interlocutor: (General Practitioner)
l How can I help you? What symptoms do you have?

l What about your temperature?
l Do / Did you have a runny nose / sore throat? Do / Did you feel sick?
l Have you got any health insurance?
l Treatment: lots of tea / take medicine three times a day / stay in bed for two days.
l You don’t have to pay for the treatment, just for the medicine.
l There’s a chemist’s just round the corner.
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7 ENTERTAINMENT SITUATIONS – PROMPTS

Prompts for the interlocutor: (Community centre assistant)
Dance Pottery Karate

Time Mondays, Wednesdays Fridays Tuesdays, Thursdays
7.00 p.m.-8.30 p.m. 3.00 p.m.-6.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m.-7.30 p.m.
Location community centre, community centre, community centre
ballroom crafts room sports hall
What to take dance shoes nothing karate suit
Costs 1,500 Ft / lesson 1,500 Ft / session 2,000 Ft / lesson
l Hello. Community Centre. … speaking.

l Certainly! Do you know what sort of courses we run?
l What would you like to know about them?
l Right. We’re starting a dance course on Mondays and Wednesdays in the evening. It will be held in our ball-
room. You only need to bring dance shoes with you.
l There is a pottery course as well on Friday afternoons. It lasts 3 hours and we have it in the crafts room. You
wouldn’t need to bring anything to this one.
l Finally, we’re starting a karate course as well on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in our sports hall. If you want
to attend, you will need to get a karate suit.
l The dance course costs 1,500 forints per lesson, the pottery course also costs 1,500 forints per session, and
the karate course 2,000 forints per lesson.
l Right. I’ll add your name to the list. The course starts next week. I hope you’ll enjoy it.
l What shall we do tonight? Any ideas?

l Do you know what’s on TV? Let’s look at the programme in the TV magazine!
l What do you think of …? What about …? I think … would be much better!
l Are you serious / kidding? I’m not going to watch …. That’s boring / a girlie film / stupid / too brutal /
nonsense.
l Or shall we go to the cinema instead? I’ve heard there are some really good films on.
l Wouldn’t it be better to watch something on the big screen / with Dolby Digital Surround sound?
l Look! The programme is here.
l Which film would you like to see?
l Should it be something romantic / action-packed / etc.? Or a fantasy book adaptation / comic book
adaptation / comedy / drama?
l Don’t you think it would be more interesting / exciting / action-packed / to watch ...?
l Don’t you think it would be more comfortable to stay at home?
l Do you have any money at all?
l What do you say then?
l All right. Let’s …
l What? Where would you like to go?

l But isn’t it very expensive? Do you have enough pocket money for the tickets?
l Are you serious? Do you mean that I should finance your concert visit?
l Forget it.
l Birthday present? Well, I’ll think about that.
l Would you go alone? I hope not.
l How are you going to get to the Arena?
l And how are you going to get home in the middle of the night?
l Well, let’s talk to your father / mother as well and we’ll see what he / she says.
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l Hey! Have you seen these ads in the newspaper?

l There’ll be some great sports events this summer!
l Which one are we going to?
l I see. So we can’t go to both as they are on the same day.
l Shall we go to the European Water Polo Championship or to the Formula 1 race?
l The Formula 1 race / European Water Polo Championship is more spectacular / exciting I think.
l We could cheer for the Hungarian team in the Water Polo Championship finals.
l What do you say?
l All right! I like the idea!
7/5 TAKE UP A SPORT

l Great! I support your decision.
l What sports do you have in mind?
l What sport would you like to choose?
l Isn’t it too dangerous?
l It must cost a fortune.
l How about the equipment?
l No way. We can’t afford that much.
l Oh come on! Chess is not a sport!
l How much is the monthly fee?
l How many training sessions a week would you have?
l It would take up too much of your time, wouldn’t it?
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Ticket seller)
l How can I help you?

l The lead actor / director is …
l Which day do you prefer?
l How many tickets would you like?
l There are only few tickets left.
l Where would you like to sit?
l Your name, please?
l It lasts …hours.
l There are two acts with an interval.
l The tickets cost …
l You can pay either in cash or by credit card.
7/7 CHOOSE A BOOK
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Teacher)
l Congratulations on your results.

l We’d like to reward you for your excellent achievement with a book.
l Which one would you like to choose?
l Are you interested in cooking / gastronomy? Are you a Jamie Oliver fan?
l What about motorsports?
l Would you like to learn more about Formula 1 races?
l Do you like reading novels?
l How about American Indian stories?
l Have you read anything by Cooper?
l It could improve your …
l Excellent choice. I hope you’ll like it.
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l Where would you like to go? To Csesznek? Where is that? What’s there?
l Why on earth would you go there?
l There’s nothing to see / do there!
l What? That’s all?
l Really? I didn’t know about that.
l So, what would we do there?
l It’s getting better and better. It sounds quite good.
l All right. I’ll think about it. Bye. 7/1 HOBBIES
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8 TRAVELLING AND HOLIDAYS SITUATIONS – PROMPTS

Prompts for the interlocutor: (American tourist)
l Hello, yes. I guess I’m lost. I’d like to go to Heroes’ Square / the Southern Train Station.
l What’s the best route?
l So, which line is it at Deák Square?
l Is it very complicated to change lines?
l I see. All right.
l OK. And what then?
l How much time does it take to get there?
l OK. Thank you very much. I don’t know how I would’ve found my way in this huge city without your help.
l Bye. Have a nice day!
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Airline representative)
l Good morning / afternoon / evening! British Airways. What can I do for you?
l Yes, of course you can order tickets on the phone.
l I will need some data.
l Your destination?
l We don’t have a direct flight to Manchester. Where would you like to transfer?
l What is the date / place of departure?
l The date of return?
l Where would you like to sit on the plane?
l Any extra services?
l All right. I have everything. You can pay for your ticket before departure.
l Have a pleasant flight.
l Good-bye.
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Prompts for the interlocutor: (Travel agent)
Eger Zánka Kaposmérô

Accommodation hostel tents bungalows
Transport train train bus
Meals half-board full-board self-catering
Entertainment sights, hiking watersports archery, horse riding, crafts
Price 10,000 Ft / 3 days / 8,000 Ft / 3 days / 7,000 Ft / 3 days /
person person person
l Good afternoon! … Travel Agency. How can I help you?
l Certainly! We have some great offers for you for the Spring Holiday.
l First of all, let me suggest a trip to Eger. You would be put up in a hostel with half-board. You could stay
there for 3 days for 10,000 forints per person and enjoy the city sights or go hiking in the nearby hills.
l That’s not all. Another option is Zánka. You would be staying in tents with full-board. You could try water
sports in Lake Balaton during the stay. The cost is 8,000 forints for 3 days per person.
l Finally, I can offer you a 3-day stay at Kaposmérő. You would be put up in bungalows and it would be
self-catering. You could try archery, horse riding and crafts and it costs 7,000 forints per person for 3 days.
l As for travelling, I would suggest that you take the train to Eger or Zánka. Kaposmérő can be better
reached by bus.
l Do you like any of the offers?
l Right. It’s a good choice. Could you please come in to our office this week so that we can finalise your trip?
l Thank you. Bye.
MYKONOS, GREECE LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Programmes available Programmes for two days with a guide

7 days – on the beach 5 days – in the busy metropolis
Apartment B&B accommodation
Self-catering –
85,000 Ft / person 96,000 Ft / person
l Isn’t it great that we’re going somewhere?
l That’s the best present I have ever had.
l Where shall we go?
l Have you had a look at the possibilities?
l What do you think of London?
l Wouldn’t it be good to go there?
l Just imagine! We could visit all those wonderful monuments and famous sights!
l Or shall we go to Greece? It would be very relaxing spending all day on the beach.
l So what do you say? Which one would be the best?
l OK. Then let’s tell our parents.
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l How could I have forgotten the festival!

l Do you know what the weather will be like?
l Why do we need all these clothes?
l You’re right. Anything else we need?
l Our tent is for three people, so I think we should take that. I’ll bring it.
l What food?
l Right. Shall we buy the food together?
l Good idea.
l Maybe a travelling first aid kit. You never know.
l Deal. See you on Wednesday then.
l Are you kidding? I would never go on a package holiday! Forget it! / I’d like to go with you, but why would we
choose this way of travelling?
l What do they offer?
l What kinds of services are included?
l Why do you think it’s worth choosing this kind of holiday?
l What are the advantages of a package holiday?
l Why is it good to travel with other people?
l Are there any discounts if you travel with a group?
l What if the company is not good? But what about the other people?
l Are you sure it would be good?
l OK, I’ll think about it.
l OK, you win. Why not?
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9 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SITUATIONS – PROMPTS

Prompts for the interlocutor: (School magazine editor)
l Hi! What’s the problem?

l Do you already have any ideas?
l Really? Tell me about them.
l Sounds good. Is this the only idea you have?
l Are the others better?
l All of them sound interesting. Do you have a favourite one?
l Great! Then write the article and send it over to me by email, and we’ll put it in the magazine.
l All right. See you later.
l So, are you ready to move to Budapest?

l Why not?
l You’re right! We’ll have to buy some kitchen appliances / labour-saving devices.
l What do you think you will need there?
l Are you sure you need a/an tea maker / toaster / washing machine / sandwich maker / microwave oven / vacu-
um cleaner / mixer / espresso machine / hair-dryer / dishwasher? Are you sure they are all absolutely necessary?
l I don’t think we can afford to buy all these things. Maybe in a few months’ time.
l Pick those which you absolutely can’t do without.
l OK. Let’s buy those!
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Grandmother)
l Well, is it about the internet again? Why is it so good?

l I think you spend enough time in front of the computer even without the internet.
l What do you mean by a whole new world would open up?
l What information do you mean?
l How can it help you with your studies?
l Does it help you find good programmes for the summer?
l How can you use it for entertainment / making friends?
l What do you like most about it?
l All right. You’ve convinced me.
l Hi! I'm fine, thanks. Except my mobile phone is not working.

l I can't switch it on. But I've already talked to my parents and they've promised to buy me a new one for my
birthday.
l It will be a ... I'm not sure which type. What do you think?
l Wow. It sounds good.
l Does it have a camera / MP3 player / colour display / etc.?
l I see, it has a lot of functions!
l And when did you get yours?
l And how much does it cost?
l I can't wait to get it. I hope my parents won't find it too expensive.
l OK. Thanks for the information.
l I'll call you when I have it.
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10 MONEY MATTERS SITUATIONS – PROMPTS

Prompts for the interlocutor: (Father / mother)
l What would you like to have?

l A car? Are you sure?
l I don’t think it’s such a good idea.
l Do you really want to use your savings for that?
l Won’t you need your money for something else?
l How would you finance it?
l I would never know where you are!
l Well, I’ll need to talk to your father about it. We’ll discuss it together later.
10/2 BANKING
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Bank employee)
l How can I help you?

l Can you please tell me your name / birth date and place / permanent address / ID number?
l What sort of account would you like to open?
l We have the following conditions:
Starter account Free account Extra account
Current account ✓ ✓ ✓
Savings account ✓
Free withdrawals per month (2) ✓ ✓ ✓
Online banking ✓ ✓
Account fee 0 Ft 0 Ft 0 Ft
l The ... package has a ... account, it also includes free withdrawals and an online banking facility.
l There’s no account fee for the ... account.
l I would recommend the ... account for you because...
l Could you please sign the contract?
l Right. You’ll receive separate letters with your bank details and your bank card with the PIN.
l If you have any questions regarding your account or the use of it, please contact our hotline and my
colleagues will be pleased to help you.
Prompts for the interlocutor: (Host mother / father)

l Hello dear. What’s wrong?
l It’s so nice of you to ask. I had completely forgotten about it.
l Let me see. We need a few things, such as…
l Are you going to the supermarket?
l OK. Then we need …
l What else can you think of?
l Do you know where to find them?
l Do you know where the … department is in the supermarket?
l Do you think we’ve forgotten anything?
l Look, I can’t think of anything else, but if you see something you need, buy it.
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Prompts for the interlocutor: (Shop assistant)

l Good morning / afternoon / evening! How can I help? What can I do for you?
l Did you buy the camera here?
l What is the problem with it?
l Did you try to adjust it / change the batteries / read the manual / change the memory card?
l So you mean nothing helped. Well, let me have a look at it.
l All right, I can see there is something wrong with it.
l What would you like us to do? Shall we give you a refund, exchange the camera or have it repaired?
l Do you have the warranty and the receipt?
l All right. Here you are!
l Have a nice day! Good bye!
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A tankönyvvé nyilvánítási eljárásban közreműködő szakértők:

1 PERSONAL DETAILS, FAMILY Conversation Situations Presentation 6

2 PEOPLE AND SOCIETY Conversation Situations Presentation 18

3 OUR ENVIRONMENT Conversation Situations Presentation 38

4 SCHOOL Conversation Situations Presentation 56

5 THE WORLD OF WORK Conversation Situations Presentation 73

6 LIFESTYLE Conversation Situations Presentation 84

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7 ENTERTAINMENT Conversation Situations Presentation 108

8 TRAVELLING AND HOLIDAYS Conversation Situations Presentation 128

9 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Conversation Situations Presentation 146

10 MONEY MATTERS Conversation Situations Presentation 155

SITUATIONS – PROMPTS 168

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1 PERSONAL DATA, FAMILY CONVERSATION

Where do you live? I come from (Eger) …

What do you do and what I am a (full time student / school-leaver) …

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1 PERSONAL DATA, FAMILY CONVERSATION

1/3 WHAT SORTS OF FAMILIES EXIST IN HUNGARY AND ABROAD?

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1 PERSONAL DATA, FAMILY CONVERSATION

Who do you think does the I think we all work a lot.

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1 PERSONAL DATA, FAMILY SITUATIONS

l where he / she comes from

Start by greeting the Swedish student.

1/2 CHOOSE A HOST FAMILY

l location of the family

The Jones family The Richard family The Watson family

Start by greeting the programme organiser.

1/3 AGREE ON THE HOUSEHOLD CHORES

1/4 GIVE ADVICE TO YOUR FRIEND ABOUT HIS / HER FUTURE

l learning something (to drive / ECDL / a language)

Start by greeting your friend on the phone.

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1 PERSONAL DATA, FAMILY SAMPLE SITUATIONS

A – Hi! My name is . . . . And yours?

1/2 CHOOSE A HOST FAMILY

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1 PERSONAL DATA, FAMILY SAMPLE SITUATIONS

1/4 GIVE ADVICE TO YOUR FRIEND ABOUT HIS / HER FUTURE

A – Hi …! It’s good to hear your voice. What’s up with you?

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1 PERSONAL DATA, FAMILY PRESENTATION

l stages of a person’s life

1/2 FAMILY TYPES

l types of families nowadays

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1 PERSONAL DATA, FAMILY PRESENTATION

l the most typical kinds of housework

1/4 FUTURE PLANS

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1 PERSONAL DATA, FAMILY SAMPLE PRESENTATIONS

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