20 Amazing Facts

1. The office cubicle was invented by Robert Propst in 1968. His original design was called the Action Office System and provided “a social kind of privacy” for the worker.
2. The first item sold on eBay was a broken laser pointer.
3. Salvador Dalí designed the Chupa Chups logo.
4. Kea parrots spread warbles when they’re in a good mood, making them the first known non-mammal species to communicate with infectious laughter.
5. Before he sang lead vocals for Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne worked in a slaughterhouse.
6. At the Wife Carrying World Championships in Finland, first prize is the wife’s weight in beer.
7. The raven that inspired Edgar Allan Poe’s poem was named Grip, and he was Charles Dickens’s beloved pet.
8. There are beaches in the Maldives that glow in the dark.
9. While an Oscar is of unnamed value to someone who wins (or loses) one, the actual trophy has a raw value of about $600.
10. Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
11. A solar eclipse helped end a six-year war in 585 BCE. When the sky suddenly darkened during a battle between the Lydians and the Medes in modern Turkey, soldiers took it as a sign to cease fighting.
12. The original title for Scream was Scary Movie.
13. Paraskavedekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th.
14. Sweden is so efficient, only one percent of its garbage ends up in a landfill.
15. Nintendo was founded in 1889. Before it sold video games, the Japanese company specialized in playing cards.
16. In early drafts of the Back to the Future script, the time machine was built out of an old refrigerator.
17. Jim Henson made his first Kermit puppet using his mother’s old coat and two halves of a ping pong ball.
18. All newspapers in the British Library were ironed by hand to ensure a clear image before they were microfilmed.
19. Movie trailers are called that for a reason: They used to run after the movie.
20. A double rainbow occurs when sunlight is reflected twice inside a raindrop. If you look closely, you can see that the colors of the secondary rainbow appear in reverse

source: Mentalfloss

A következő mondatoknál találd meg a helyes megoldást. (2. és 3. feltételes típusú mondatszerkezetek)

A videó megnézése után töltsd ki a következő interaktív kvízt, melyben nulladik és első típusú feltételes mondatokat fogsz találni, a videóban elhangzott információkkal.

Nézd meg újból a videót és egészítsd ki a tanácsadós kifejezésekkel tűzdelt összegzést a videóban elhangzottak alapján. A szavak első betűjét megadtuk, viszont megfelelő alakba kell tenned a szavakat.

How to start your morning to have a productive and effective day?

Instead of drinking a mug of coffee, you had better 1. G_______ down a tall glass of water to have a smooth 2. D________.
It’s wise 3. D______ water because it helps your body 4. F___ out toxins from your body.
If I were you, I 5. S________ some lemon into your water to flavour it and 6. M____ you feel fuller.
I would rather you 7. D_____ (not) ice-cold fluid in the morning because it can 8. C____ stomach-ache.
If I were in your shoes, I 9. H____ (not) sugary breakfast. Although it may 10. G____ you a bit of an energy jolt at first, I’m sure you 11. B___________ hungry soon.
I wish you 12. O ____ for a more nutritious breakfast. It would be great if you 13. C____ oats with some fruit or some 14. S_______ eggs with spinach.
You had better 15. H_____ (not) the snooze button many times when your alarm clock goes off. You should 16. G____ out of bed and start doing some exercises. Many doctors suggest that you 17. S_____ out your abdominal muscles and 18. M______ your spine.

keys/megoldások: 1. gulp; 2. digestion; 3. to drink; 4. flush/to flush; 5. would squeeze; 6. make; 7. didn’t drink; 8. cause; 9. wouldn’t have; 10. give; 11. will become; 12. opted/would opt; 13. chose; 14. scrambled; 15. not hit; 16. get; 17. should stretch; 18. mobilize

Válaszd ki a helyes megoldást!

Magyarázatok:

1. for –
   You give something to somebody but you buy it for somebody.
   prepozíció nélkül így is lehetne mondani: I bought my father a present.

2. faster –
   gyorsan –
   ‘fast’ és nem ‘fastly’, az egyszótagú mellékneveket nem fokozzuk a ‘more’ szóval
3. should have given –
   “adnom kellett volna”
   Mondhatjuk így is: ought to have given
   A “must have given” azt jelenti, hogy “bizonyára adtam”
4. you to read –
   would like somebody to + ige a helyes szerkezet
   (szeretné, ha valakit megtenne valamit)
5. to sit on –
   amin ülhetnék
6. Bill to come –
   ask somebody to + ige a helyes szerkezet
   (megkérni valakit, hogy csináljon valamit)
7. are going –
   folyamatos jelen, mert elterveztük, biztosan megyünk
8. noticing –
   can’t help vonzata az ige –’ing’-es alakja
   (kénytelen valamit megtenni/nem tudja megállni, hogy ne tegyen meg valamit)
9. will have started –
   By the time vonzata a mondat második felében: future perfect, azaz will have + az ige harmadik alakja
   (by the time: amikorra)
10. had been working –
    a mondat múlt idővel kezdődik, ami miatt az igét egyeztetnünk kell, ezért had been working és nem have been working
11. hadn’t taken –
    a feltételes mód harmadik esete: Mondat ‘if’-fel kezdődő felében: had/hadn’t + az ige harmadik alakja, a mondat második felében: would/wouldn’t + have + ige harmadik alakja
12. it cost –
    Függő beszédben állító szórendben lesz a kérdés, ezért nem ‘did it cost’, a cost ige mindhárom alakja cost, cost, cost, ezért nem jó a costed
13. still –
    a ‘yet’ a mondat végére jönne, az already pedig azt jelenti, hogy ‘már’
14. He can’t speak English very well. –
    command of English = angoltudás,
    command = parancs
15. should –
    Lehetne még ‘ought to’, ami a ‘should’-hoz hasonlóan azt jelenti, hogy ‘kellene’,
    a need pedig akkor lenne használható, ha állna utána egy ‘to’.

Dog owners issued urgent warning ahead of Christmas in bid to avoid harm to pets

Experts have warned people to keep an eye on their dogs and be careful they do not eat some foods – including chives, cakes and mulled wine – that may be harmful to them

Dog owners across the UK have been urged to take care during the festive period to avoid harm to their pets.

Experts have warned people to be vigilant and keep an eye on their dogs to make sure they do not eat some foods that may be harmful to them.

These include chocolate and raisins, but also other festive items such as onions and chives which could cause severe sickness in canines.

Posting on Twitter, the Dogs Trust Manchester page shared a warning and a list of festive products to keep away from your pooch over the Christmas period, the Manchester Evening News reports.

If your dog ends up eating any of the foods or drinks included on the list, it could end up really poorly, so it is important to make sure you know what to keep away from your furry friend.

Here’s Dogs Trust Manchester’s top tips for what to avoid this Christmas:

Ensure human treats are out of sight, reach and smell

Don’t let your dog eat: Christmas cake, Christmas pudding, mince pies or chocolate

Don’t let your dog drink: Drinking chocolate, mulled wine or any alcohol

Avoid onions, leeks, garlic, shallots and chives. These cause diarrhoea, vomiting and damage to red blood cells

Watch out for holly berries and mistletoe. These cause vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy

Tails.com head vet Sean McCormack previously warned: “It’s important to be cautious about the treats you give to your dog both over Christmas and throughout the year, to make sure you avoid giving harmful foods and so your dog doesn’t pile on the pounds.

“It’s amazing how much we underestimate the calories in the ‘harmless’ treats we give our pets.

“Giving a small dog a single sausage can be the equivalent of us eating up to three cheeseburgers.

“To treat your dog in a healthy way at Christmas, stick to lean, cooked meat and healthier Christmas table staples like carrots and green beans.”

source: Mirror

A cikk elolvasása után próbáld kiegészíteni a kutyatulajdonosoknak szóló tanácsok összefoglalóját. Figyelj arra, hogy különböző tanácsadásnál használt szerkezetekbe kell a cikkből származó információkat behelyezned, ezért a szerkezeteknek megfelelő formára alakítsd az információt.

let their dog drink – give onions and chives – give lean, cooked meat and carrots and green beans – keep human treats – keep an eye on – let their dogs eat – use holly berries or mistletoes

1. It’s time for dog owners ___________ their dogs during the festive season.
2. Dog owners should ________ chocolate or raisins. (not)
3. Dog owners had better ________ or food containing them to their furry friends. (not)
4. Vets would rather dog owners ______________ out of their dog’s sight.
5. Vets wish dog owners ___________ hot chocolate or mulled wine. (not)
6. If only dog owners ________ as decorations. (not)
7. Dog owners should ______________ to their dogs.

had better + bare infinitive/not +bare infinitive: jobban tenné, ha ezt tenné/nem tenné

should+ bare infinitive: kellene tennie valamit

If only/sy wish sy else + verb past tense/would +bare infinitive: bárcsak valaki más ezt tenné/hajlandó lenne ezt tenni

sy would rather sy else + verb past tense: valaki jobban szeretné, ha valaki más tenne valamit

it’s time for sy + to infinitive: ideje lenne valakinek csinálnia valamit

keys/megoldások: 1. to keep an eye on; 2. not let their dogs eat; 3. not give onions and chives; 4. kept human treats; 5. didn’t let their dogs drink/wouldn’t let their dog drink; 6. wouldn’t use holly berries or mistletoes; 7. give lean, cooked meat and carrots and green beans

Mindkét típus a valóságról szól. El kell döntened, melyikük szól törvényszerűségekről (nulladik típusú feltételes mondatszerkezet) és melyikük fog a jövőben teljesülni, ha bekövetkezik a feltétel (első típusú feltételes mondatszerkezet).

Az egyes mondatoknál döntsd el, melyik opció egészíti ki a mondatot a leghelyesebben. 

Gyakoroljuk a feltételes módot ezzel a dallal!

A feltételes mód második formáját úgy képezzük, hogy az ’if’ – fel kezdődő mondatrészben az ige múlt időben van, a mondat másik felét pedig a ’would + az ige’ szerkezettel képezzük.

A ’would’ rövidítése: ’d

Így fordítjuk:

If you had a million dollars what would you do? – Ha lenne egy millió dollárod, mit csinálnál?

If I had a million dollars: Ha lenne egy millió dollárom:

I’d buy the biggest boat. – Megvenném a legnagyobb hajót.

I’d drive the fastest car. – A leggyorsabb autót vezetném.

I’d wear the brightest diamond. – A legcsillogóbb gyémántot viselném.

I’d learn to play the guitar. – Megtanulnék gitározni.

I’d eat the nicest food. – A legjobb/legfinomabb ennivalókat enném.

I’d watch the biggest tv. – A legnagyobb tévét nézném.

I’d see the greatest movies. – A legjobb filmeket nézném meg.

I’d swim the longest river. – A leghosszabb folyóban úsznék.

I’d listen to the coolest song. – A legmenőbb dalt hallgatnám.

I’d dance with the hottest girls. – A legmenőbb lánnyal táncolnék.

I’d party at the hippest night clubs. – A legmenőbb éjszakai klubokban partiznék.

I’d climb the tallest mountain. – Megmásznám a legmagasabb hegyet.

I’d speak fluent English. – Tökéletesen beszélnék angolul.

I’d give it all away. – Az összes pénzt eladakoznám.

I’d travel around the world. – Körbeutaznám a világot.

Le tudod fordítani az alábbi mondatokat?

1. Ha a helyedben lennék, többet olvasnék.

2. Ha sütne a nap, napoznék a tengerparton.

3. Ha eljönnél, nem bánnád meg.

4. Ha Kati szeretne, boldog lennék.

5. Ha jobban beszélnék angolul, átmennék a nyelvvizsgán.

Megoldás:

1. If I were you I would read more.

2. If the sun was/were shining I would lie in the sun on the beach.

3. If you came you would not mind it.

4. If Kate loved me I would be happy.

5. If I spoke English better I would pass the language exam.

1. If you hadn’t been too scared, you ……………….. away.

a) could run
b) might run
c) could have run

2. If I ……………….. you, I wouldn’t call him back.

a) was
b) were
c) wasn’t

3. Help yourself to some sandwiches if you ……………….. hungry.

a) were
b) would be
c) are

4. George would have finished the race if he ……………….. over by a spectator.

a) hadn’t been pushed
b) wasn’t pushed
c) wouldn’t be pushed

5. I’ll call the cops ……………….. you leave the restaurant immediately.

a) if
b) as long as
c) unless

6. If you don’t take your medicine, you ……………….. better.

a) will get
b) wouldn’t get
c) won’t get

7. My sister would take the job if she ……………….. .

a) would be offered
b) was offered
c) would offer

8. I ……………….. you the money provided that you pay me back by next month.

a) lent
b) would lend
c) will lend

9. The accident wouldn’t have happened if the truck ……………….. the speed limit.

a) hadn’t broken
b) wouldn’t break
c) wouldn’t have broken

10. There’s a huge traffic jam in the city. We can be there on time if we ……………….. .

a) will walk
b) walk
c) walked

11. If we had some money, we ……………….. a taxi.

a) can take
b) could take
c) will take

12. I can’t help ……………….. you tell me who did this.

a) if
b) in case
c) unless

13. Had I known you were coming, I ……………….. for you.

a) would waited
b) would have waited
c) had waited

14. If you drink too much, you ……………….. a headache.

a) will get
b) got
c) would get

15. My mother would be so pleased if you ……………….. .

a) would come
b) could come
c) will come

answers: 1-c 2-b 3-c 4-a 5-c 6-c 7-b 8-c 9-a 10-b 11-b 12-c 13-b 14-a 15-b

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I. Match the sentence beginnings with the right endings. 

II. Fill in the gaps with the right form of the verb in brackets.
 

1. I would love to go if you ……………….. (can look after) my dog.

2. What would you do if you ……………….. (meet) some aliens?

3. If the delivery is late again, I ……………….. (call) the company.

4. If my sister hadn’t done the shopping, I ……………….. (have) to do it now.

5. If you ……………….. (see) Mary, let her know I’m waiting at the reception.
 

III. Fill in the gaps.
 

1. I’ll come to the party ……………….. I don’t finish too late.

2. Nancy can take the job ……………….. that she doesn’t ask for too much money.

3. I’m not sure ……………….. she arrives today or tomorrow.

4. Let me know ……………….. the mechanic arrives. He’s already late but I want to talk to him.

5. They will be there on time ……………….. the car breaks down. It’s very old, you know.

6. The policeman let the driver off ……………….. he took a taxi home.

answers:

I. 1-c 2-a 3-d 4-e 5-b

II. 1-could look after 2-met 3-will call 4-would have 5-see

III. 1-a 2-d 3-f 4-c 5-b 6-e

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