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3. Everyday life
- Activities with your family (What do you do together?)
I live with my mom, but I meet my dad as often as I can. With my mom, we watch
movies together, play board games, we make something creative together. With my dad,
we watch movies too, play video games, ride a bike and have a lot of fun as with my
mom.
- Household chores (the most typical ones; which of these you hate/ enjoy doing)
● Sweeping
● Vacuuming
● Washing dishes
● Feeding pets
● Doing laundry
● Preparing meals
● Cleaning bathrooms
● Dusting
● Washing bedding
● Mopping floors
● Watering plants
● Mowing the lawn
● Weeding the garden
● Taking out the trash
● Washing the car
I hate sweeping the most (but I do not have a big problem with sweeping) and I like
mopping the most.
4. Future plans
- short term/ long term plans
My short term plans are to make a graduation and not catch corona. In my long term plans
I want to be a graphic designer. I want to learn more at university or in vocational
education. My dream is to work in a place where I can enjoy going in every morning.
- university / work
university advantages:
- you can become an expert in a subject you love
- it can prepare you for a specific career path
- graduates earn more
- it can broaden your mind
university disadvantages:
- it takes at least 3 years (or even more)
- you are not guaranteed a graduate job
- lack of practical experience
- universities are costly -> debt
2. Ember és társadalom
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1. Friends
- your friends
• Describe (Ages, Name)
• Friendship (some information about you, and he/she)
- activities you do together
- Watching movies
- Playing video games
- Travelling
- going out
- going to the cinema/ theatre
- going to a party
2. Teenagers
- relationships with other teenagers and adults
there are 2 types of teenagers:
- teenagers who like spending time together and doing all kinds of activities (outgoing,
sociable, talkative, pen-minded)
- teenagers who prefer to be alone (shy reserved, don’t like to be the centre of attention)
- With parents:
● they are never satisfied
● they want to protect them
● if you are outgoing: they might worry about you a lot
● if you spend too much time alone: they might think you don’t have any friends
3. Környezetünk
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BUDAPEST:
- St Stephen’s Basilica (one of the most beautiful, significant church and tourist
attractions in Hungary. The reason for this is the respect due to the naming holy
king.)
- Széchenyi Thermal Baths (is the largest spa complex in Budapest. The thermal
water supply of the spa in Városliget is provided by 6 smaller wells. The complex
has 3 outdoor and 15 indoor pools. The spa offers a variety of treatments.. Daily
hospitals also operate there.)
- Hungarian Parliament (is one of the most famous public buildings in Budapest
and the seat of some of its institutions. It is located in the 5th district of Budapest,
on the left bank of the Danube, in Kossuth Lajos Square. It contains the Holy
Crown and coronation jewelry.)
- Buda Castle (is on the UNESCO World Heritage list as Buda Castle District. There
are many medieval monuments in the area. The three main parts of the Buda Castle
District are the Buda Castle Palace, St. George’s Square and the historic residential
area.)
- Fisherman’s Bastion (is one of the most famous monuments in Budapest, located
in the Buda Castle. Due to the unique panorama of Budapest from the observation
terraces, it is one of the most significant tourist attractions.)
- Vajdahunyad Castle (a copy of the castle of the Hunyadi family was made in
Budapest to commemorate the millennium celebration and the conquest.)
- Margaret Island (there is no building on it, as the whole island is actually a huge
park. A huge park of capitals with medieval sacred architectural monuments, statue
promenades, smaller lakes, fountains and a zoo.)
- Heroes’ Square (is the most spacious square in Budapest. It marks the Millennium
Monument. Heroes’ Square, together with the Andrássy Avenue in front of it, is a
World Heritage Site.)
- Matthias Church (is a monument in the 1st district of Budapest, on
Szentháromság Square, with a great historical past. Two royal couples were
crowned within its walls.)
- Gellért Hill and Citadella (The Citadel on the top of Gellért Hill, which was
erected by the Habsburg monarch after the defeat of the War of Independence.
Together with the Castle Hill in Buda and the panorama of the two banks of the
Danube, UNESCO has declared Gellért Hill a World Heritage Site.)
- Entertainment possibilities
- horse riding
- fishing
- playing tennis
sport - shooting
5. Environmental protection
different types of environmental pollution
- Air pollution (industries, factories, gases from vehicles)
- Water pollution (is caused by sewage, various chemicals, lead, oil spills)
- atmospheric pollution
- noise pollution
consequences of pollution
- water pollution: polluted water -> endangers the flora and fauna; it may affect the
quality of drinking water
- air pollution: it can cause health problems (asthma, allergy)
-
ways of protecting the environment
- Close the tap while brushing teeth
- Never have the lights on
- never drop the rubbish in the street
- recycle rubbish
- plant trees -> they produce oxygen
- use bicycles and public transport instead of cars
6. Weather
types of climates
- Tropical
- Dry
- Temperate
- Continental
- Polar
advantages and disadvantages of them
- in the mountains:
- cold, rainy, foggy
- snow all the year round
- clean air
- winter sports
- avalanches (lavina)
- tropical areas:
- pleasant weather
- sunshine in winter
- extreme weather conditions: hurricanes and typhoons (forgószél)
- continental climate:
- 4 seasons
- cold winter, pleasant spring, warm summer, foggy and chilly autumn
where you would like to live; why?
- In a tropical climate place.
your favourite season
Spring bc of the nature.
4. Az iskola
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2.
Subjects (names of subjects; your favourite subject; your least favourite subject; the most
popular subject in your class)
names of subjects:
-literature
-grammar
-history
-foreign languages (English, German)
-maths
-geography
-biology
-chemistry
-physics
-information technology (IT)
-art
-music and singing
-P.E. (physical education)
-vocational subjects (for example: media, programming, tourism, military basics
…)
your favourite subject:
-maths and vocational subjects
your least favourite subject:
-maybe history
the most popular subject in your class:
- maths
Timetable (how many lessons you have a day; the easiest / the most difficult day)
how many lessons you have a day:
- Monday: 5 lessons
- Tuesday: 8 lessons
- Wednesday: 6 lessons
-Thursday: 8 lessons
- Friday: 5 lessons
the easiest day is: Monday
the most difficult day is: Thursday
Your interests/ extracurricular activities
-I don’t attend to any extracurricular activities / I participate in...
-but the school have:
-basketball
-football
-handball
-art group
-facts
3. Learning languages
what LG you learn; how long?
-English (since 5th grade)
-German (since 9th grade)
importance of LG learning
- better career
- more connections (with foreign people)
- learn another culture
- travelling is easier
- more possibilities in jobs
- makes you more open-minded
5. A munka világa
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2. Career options
- career options after graduating from secondary school (university or work?)
- after graduation I go out to Germany, I will work there for 1 year, after that I will
come back to Hungary, take a language exam and go to university
- I might want to get a job in the media and I want to be a cameraman
- advantages and disadvantages of them
- advantage: useful knowledge, lots of money
- disadvantage: takes a lot of time, may not be feasible (megvalósítható)
- your personal plans
- I would definitely like to go to Germany for 1 year and if I come back to Hungary I
would like to be an interpreter
- popular and less fashionable jobs nowadays
- popular jobs nowadays: influencer, teacher, truck driver, doctor, white collar
workers
less fashionable jobs nowadays: farm workers, miner, nurse, factory workers, blue collar workers
6. Életmód
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1. Daily routine
People can have very different lifestyles and daily routines. These depend on several things
(on the age, their occupation, their hobbies).
-wake up, oversleep, get up late, take a shower /bath, brush my teeth, put on
makeup/shave, get dressed, leave home, arrive at school/home, do homework, help with
housework, do sport/exercise, go out, go to sleep/bed
- your lifestyle
-get enough sleep, avoid fast food, drink enough water, do sports, body care, prevent
illnesses
2. Healthy lifestyle
I think nowadays people eat a lot of unhealthy food. We often don’t have time to sit
down and prepare healthy meals.
-Fast food restaurants; popular among young people, these places are the cheapest,
fastest /quickly, less healthy, unhealthy foods; hot dog, french fries, desserts, pizza,
hamburger
For example: McDonalds, Burger King
- importance of sport
If you do sports or exercise, you can prevent illnesses, you can keep fit and be resistant to
diseases.
- healthy/ unhealthy
Most families eat three times a day. They have breakfast, lunch and dinner.
-breakfast at home: cornflakes, muesli, a piece of toast, yogurt, a sandwich, black
coffee or tea
-lunch is eaten at school or at work, canteen; soup, main course, dessert
-dinner: some bread, cold cuts, sandwich, leftovers reheated in the microwave.
- who cooks in your family
-In my family my mom cooks but sometimes I help her if I have time.
- family meals and their importance
Family meals are usually enjoyable for both parents and children and they provide a chance
to talk to each other, so mealtime is very important.
-family get-together,
-we can talk a bit
-spend time together as a family
6. Illnesses
- common illnesses
-flue
-cold
-sore throat
-stomach ache
-diarrhea
-have fever
-allergy (be allergic to something)
-asthma
-bacterial, virus infections
-get sunstroke
- when and how people get ill
-they are out, in public
-children: from kindergarten or school
-adults: from their workplaces, supermarket, buses where they meet other people
-touch the same things
-caught at each other
- symptoms and possible ways of treatment
-symptoms: vomit, high blood pressure, feel dizzy, sneeze, have a bad cough,
breathe heavily, have a runny nose
- possible ways of treatment:
-we should...
-take medicine
-vitamin pills,
-painkiller
-antibiotics,
-eye/nose drops
- the last time you were ill
Last year in March. I had a headache and had a temperature. I felt very weak and I
slept for several hours. I missed school for a week.
- accidents
-break one’s arm/leg
-hurt /injure oneself
-cut one’s finger
-twist one’s ankle
-sprain one’s back
7. Treatments
People are taken straight to hospital if they have an accident.
- GP’s surgery (háziorvosi rendelő)
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.
-make an appointment with the doctor
-visit the doctor
-doctor’s surgery
-waiting room
-go for a check up
-prescription
-treatment
- Specialist (szakorvos)
-refer something to a specialist/eye doctor
-nurse
-ENT-specialist (fül-orr gégész)
-children’s doctors
-surgeon
-dentist
- hospital
In hospitals patients see specialist in their surgeries and given special kinds of
examinations such as
- X-ray ,
-EEG,
-ECG
-brain scanning
A hospital stay is never pleasant; nobody likes to be ill or to suffer from pain.
1. Hobbies
Very important to have a hobby/hobbies that you like. For example: Running is not
just one of the good hobbies that is very healthy too
- hobbies people have:
There are many kinds of different hobbies:
Many people like:
-reading
-listening to music
-watching TV
-playing computer games
-cooking and baking
-collecting stamp (bélyeget gyűjteni)
- characteristic features of them
(stay at home hobbies) Indoor:
-reading, watching TV, listening to music
-playing a board game (társasjáték)
-cooking and baking
-drawing and painting
Outdoor hobbies:
-outdoor sports (running, football etc.)
-go to the cinema or pubs
-go hiking, camping
Women’s hobbies:
-to knit (kötni)
-to crochet (horgolni)
-sew (varrni)
-gardening
Men’s hobbies:
-fishing
-repairing
-football games
- reasons why people take up hobbies
- spend their free time usefully
- have fun
- meet new people/ get to know each other
- they don’t want to be bored
- help to relax
- reasons for having no hobby
-people don’t have enough time
-people are lazy
-don’t have enough motivation
- your hobby
I have a lot of hobbies:
I love dancing. This is my favorite hobby and sport too. And my other hobbies are taking
pictures, listening to music, reading, and watching series
2. Cultural events
I like both going to the cinema and the theatre.
Theatre:
- there are actors
- casual clothes
- Theatre is more expensive than cinema.
- You can’t eat in the theatre.
- The old generation prefer theatre to cinema.
Cinema:
- There is a big screen (or big canvas)
- It isn’t necessary to wear casual clothes.
- Cinema is cheaper than theatre.
- You can buy popcorn, crisps and cola etc…
- The younger generation prefer to go to the cinema to theatre
Concert:
- I like going to concerts.
- I have never been to a rock concert.
- There are several styles of concert (for example: classic, rock, etc.)
- There are indoor and outdoor concerts
Exhibition:
- Many people like to go to exhibitions in their free time.
- free exhibition
- the most are paid
But nowadays the theatres, cinemas, concerts and exhibitions are closed because of
Covid19.
3. Sports
- favorite sports
My favorite sports are dancing and gymstick.
- Sports in school:
- play football
- play volleyball
- play basketball
- maybe swimming
- Individual vs. team sports
- Individual:
- running
- rock climbing
- surfing
- skiing
- boxing
Team sports:
- play football
- play tennis
- play basketball
- play handball
- play hockey
8. Utazás, turizmus
Középszint (B1)
1. Means of transport
People use different transport vehicles. They usually travel by their own car or use public
transport.
3. Holiday preparations
After you have planned that where you are going to spend your holiday, you need to be
prepared to the journey
- necessary items to take on holiday
Clothes, money, phone, camera, official cards, passport, identity card, etc.
- things to arrange before leaving
Find an accommodation, secure your apartment, tell about the vacation to your family,
friends, neighbours, boss, and find somebody who will take care of your pets and/or plants
(if you have any)+ insurance -biztosítás
registrar's office - okmányiroda
- package holidays vs. self-organized holidays
Package holiday:Easier (the travel agency organizes for you), safer (they organize you in a
group) and it could be really cheap (outstanding offers)
Self-organized holiday: Spend your time independently (you can go wherever you want in
any time)
4. Types of travelling
- advantages and disadvantages if you travel alone
Advantages: you make your own decisions
Disadvantages: you need to rely on yourself
- advantages and disadvantages if you travel with other people
Advantages: Safer, not that expensive
Disadvantages: The trip depends on the group, you have to adapt to the others
- your experience
Three years earlier me and my family spent a week in Pécs.
9. Tudomány és technika
Középszint (B1)
1. Popular sciences
- the most popular fields of sciences
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Literature
- Physics
- History
- benefits of scientific achievements for humanity
- Health
- Medicines
- cure illnesses
- Convenience
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Travelling
- Plane
- Ship
- fields that have developed the most
- Technology
- Sociology - deals with the society
10. Gazdaság
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