Almost everyone has an irrational fear of something. Some get nervous at the thought of spiders and other insects. Others shriek at the sight of a mouse. Still others get woozy when they look down from tall buildings. For most people, these fears are minor. But for some, these fears are so severe that they cause tremendous anxiety and interfere with normal day-to-day life.

When fears are irrational and disabling, they are called phobias. A phobia is an intense fear of something that, in reality, poses little or no actual danger.

Common phobias and fears include closed-in places, heights, highway driving, flying insects, snakes, and needles. However, we can develop phobias of virtually anything. Let’s see the example of Dean, who is terrified of flying.

Reporter: So Dean, let’s talk about you fear. What are you afraid of?
Dean: I’m afraid of flying. I’m terrified if I have to get on a plane, I’m scared to death even if I see a plane.
Reporter: How does this phobia affect your life?
Dean: Unfortunately, my job involves a lot of travelling. For weeks before every trip, I have a knot in my stomach and a feeling of anxiety that won’t go away. On the day of the flight, I wake up feeling like I’m going to throw up. Once I’m on the plane, my heart pounds, I feel lightheaded, and I start to hyperventilate. Every time it gets worse and worse.
Reporter: Your fear of flying has gotten so bad that you finally told your boss you can only travel to places within driving distance, didn’t you?
Dean: Yes, that’s true. My boss was not happy about this, so I’m not sure what will happen at work. I’m afraid I’ll lose my job.

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Some phobias, such as fear of flying or driving, are so common that there are therapists who specialize in their treatment. The number of treatments you will need depends on the severity of your phobia, but exposure-based therapy is typically brief. Phobias that are limited can often be treated in as little as two to four sessions. Sometimes a single, long session is all that is needed.

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Woman: Good morning.
Baker: Good morning, madam. What can I get you?
Woman: I would like a sliced loaf.
Baker: White, brown, rye or wholemeal?
Woman: White, please.
Baker: How much?
Woman: Half a kilo.
Baker: Anything else, madam?
Woman: Yes, I need some cheese topped rolls.
Baker: How many of them?
Woman: Four. Do you sell buns?
Baker: Yes, what kind of buns would you like?
Woman: I’d like four raisin buns and give me two croissant as well, please.
Baker: Here you go, madam. Do you need something else?
Woman: No, thank you. How much is it?
Baker:  £ 4.10

IMPORTANT PHRASES

What can I get you?– Mit hozhatok Önnek?
I would like a package of … . – Szeretnék egy csomag …-t.
How much? – Mennyi/Mennyit?
Anything else? – Még valami/valamit?
I need some … . – Szükségem van egy kis/egy néhány …-ra-/-re.
Do you sell … .? – Árul/árulnak …-t?
What kind of … would you like? – Milyen (fajta) …-t szeretne?
Give me … . – Adjon nekem …-t.
Here you go. – Tessék, itt van.
Do you need something else? – Szüksége van még valamire?
How much do I pay? – Mennyit fizetek?

IMPORTANT WORDS

package – csomag
sliced bread – szeletelt kenyér
white/brown/rye/wholemeal bread – fehér/barna/rozs/teljes kiőrlésű kenyér
cheese topped – sajtos/sajntos tetejű
roll – zsemle
bun – zsemle, buci
raisin – mazsola

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The Statue of Liberty, officially named Liberty Enlightening the World, is a monument symbolizing the United States, and is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. It welcomes visitors, immigrants and returning Americans travelling by ship. For many years, it was one of the first glances of the United States for millions of immigrants and visitors after returning from ocean voyages.

A sculptor by the name of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi designed the statue, and Gustave Eiffel (the man who designed the Eiffel Tower) was responsible for the iron framework underneath the copper plating. It is placed near the entrance to New York City harbor, on a small island known as Liberty Island.

The statue is of a woman with a book in one hand and a torch held high in her other hand. It stands on the top of a giant pedestal. The entire structure is 305 feet (93 m) tall from the ground to the tip of the torch. The statue is the central part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, administered by the National Park Service. The National Monument also includes Ellis Island.

The Statue of Liberty was officially dedicated and unveiled on October 28, 1886. A million people attended the parade and other festivities that were held that day to celebrate the event.

In October 1924, the Statue of Liberty became a national monument, and in 1982 it was restored at a cost of $ 87 million. Two years later, in 1984, the monument was named a World Heritage Site by the United Nations.

GLOSSARY

liberty [ˈlɪbɪti] – szabadság
monument [ˈmɒnjʊmənt] – emlékmű
to symbolize [tə ˈsɪmbəlaɪz] – szimbolizál
recognizable [ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbəl] – felismerhető
glance [ɡlɑːns] – pillantás
voyage [ˈvɔɪɪdʒ] – hajóút
sculptor [ˈskʌlptə] – szobrász
to design [tə dɪˈzaɪn] – tervez
responsible for [rɪˈspɒnsəbəl fɔː] – felelős valamiért
iron framework [ˈaɪən ˈfreɪmwɜːk] – vas szerkezet
underneath [ˌʌndəˈniːθ] – alatt
copper plating [ˈkɒpə ˈpleɪtɪŋ] – réz bevonat
to be placed [tə bi ˈpleɪst] – el van helyezve
torch [tɔːtʃ] – fáklya
held high [held haɪ] – magasra tartott
pedestal [ˈpedɪstəl] – talapzat
structure [ˈstrʌktʃə] – szerkezet
tip [tɪp] – valaminek a csúcsa
to be administered [tə bi ədˈmɪnɪstəd] – igazgat, intéz
to include [tə ɪnˈkluːd] – magába foglal
to commemorate [tə kəˈmeməreɪt] – megemlékezik
signing of … [ˈsaɪnɪŋ ɒv… ] – valaminek az aláírása
Declaration of Independence [ˌdekləˈreɪʃən əv ˌɪndɪˈpendəns] – Függetlenségi Nyilatkozat
to represent [təˌriːprɪˈzent] – képvisel
to be established [tə bi ɪˈstæblɪʃt] – létre van hozva
revolution [ˌrevəˈluːʃən] – forradalom
freedom [ˈfriːdəm] – szabadság
to be sponsored by [tə bi ˈspɒnsəd baɪ] – fizetve, szponzorálva , támogatva lenni
ordinary [ˈɔːdɪnri] – átlagos
citizen [ˈsɪtɪzən] – állmpolgár
to raise money     [tə reɪz ˈmʌni] – pénzt gyűjteni
construction [kənˈstrʌkʃən] – építés, építkezés
to be completed [tə bi kəmˈpliːtɪd] – befejezve lenni
crew [kruː] – brigád
round the clock [raʊnd ðə ˈklɒk] – napi 24 órában
various [ˈveərɪəs] – különböző
to be on display [tə bi ɒn dɪˈspleɪ] – kiállítva lenni
to be broken down into … [tə bi ˈbrəʊkən daʊn ˈɪntə… ] – … részre törve lenni
crate [kreɪt] – láda
to ship [tə ʃɪp] – szállít
to put back together [tə ˈpʊt bæk təˈɡeðə] – újra összeállítani
officially [əˈfɪʃəli] – hivatalosan
to be dedicated [tə bi ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd] – felszentelve lenni
to be unveiled [tə bi ˌʌnˈveɪld] – leleplezve lenni
to attend [tu əˈtend] – részt vesz valamin
festivity [feˈstɪvɪti] – ünnepség
to celebrate [tə ˈselɪbreɪt] – ünnepel
event [ɪˈvent] – esemény
to be restored [tə bi rɪˈstɔːd] – felújít, helyreállít
World Heritage [wɜːld ˈherɪtɪdʒ] – Világörökség
United Nations [juːˈnaɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz] – ENSZ

Rob:That band was ridiculous!

Chris:What? No I don’t want to do any calculus!

Rob:What?

Chris:What?

Rob:I said that band was dope!

Chris:Why do I need soap?

Trouble at the Show

Robin:Do you know if there is a paramedic here?

Brian:I think so. Why?

Robin:When I was dancing I stepped on some broken glass.

Brian:Why weren’t you wearing your shoes?

Robin:It was more comfortable.

Brian:Why did you keep dancing?

Robin:The music was still playing.

Borrowing Supplies

John:Hey man.

Jacob:What’s up?

John:Can I have a cigarette?

Jacob:I only have a few left.

John:I’ll buy you a gyro if you give me two cigarettes.

Jacob:Alright.

Finding your way

Mike:Excuse me.  Where is the main stage?

Melissa:It’s to the left of the beer stand.

Mike:I don’t see the beer stand.

Melissa:It’s right over there.

Mike:Alright.  I see it.  Thank you.

Melissa:Don’t mention it.

Man: Sorry, I just bought this glass of wine and it seems a bit off, it may have been corked. Can I have another one?
Barman: Okay Sir, no problem. I will bring it to your table straight away.
Man: Fine, just don’t take too long as I am in a hurry.
Barman: I will do it straight away, Sir.

Bill Complaint

Man: I have a complaint about my bill. I had two small beers but you charged me for one small and a large beer.
Barman: Sorry, it is very busy here at the moment. I think one of the staff may have pressed the wrong button by accident. I am sorry for the mistake. I will refund you the difference which is 1 pound, and here is a voucher for a free drink the next time you come.
Man: Oh, I was not expecting that, that’s very kind of you. Thanks.
Barman: No problem, it is always important to us that our customers are always happy, and we see complaints as an opportunity to improve our service.

Most complaints are genuine and a good business will see them as an opportunity to improve their service and performance. Business is always about finding solutions and not creating problems.

Traditional pub snacks

Man: Hi I would like a packet of crisps, please.
Barman: What kind would you like?
Man: Do you have salt and vinegar flavoured crisps.
Barman: Yes of course and anything else.
Man: Can I have some peanuts.
Barman: Salted or unsalted?
Man: Unsalted please, I am trying to cut down on my salt intake.

a bit off – kissé romlott
corked – dugóízű
straight away – azonnal
staff – személyzet
to press the button – megnyomni a gombot
to refund – visszaadni pénzt
voucher – vócser
genuine – eredeti, őszinte
performance – teljesítmény
to cut down on – lecsökkenteni valamit
salt intake – só bevitel

Hungarian Dog Breeds are said to be some of the oldest dog breeds in existence. Hungary has some of the best sheep herding dogs as well as hunting dogs. In Hungary you can now find a variety of dog breeds that are descendants of their homeland as well as dog breeds that originate elsewhere.

The Hungarian Vizsla originated in Hungary and was bred to locate and collect game for hunters. Hungarian Vizslas are extremely sweet, cuddly dogs that thrive on any affection they get! These dogs have an unusually high energy level and will need a large amount of exercise daily to be happy and healthy.

The Kuvasz is probably one of the oldest of all breeds. Some say that the Kuvasz has been known since 200 B.C., since the age of the Huns. After World War II, there were only 30 Kuvasz left in the world, but with the perseverance of many breeders, the Kuvasz has been repopulated in Hungary.

The Komondor is a descendant of Tibetan dogs. For a long time, people thought it was brought by the nomadic Magyars to herd sheep. In 1920, the breed started to be presented in dog shows and became more popular.

The Puli is also a sheep dog, that was brought to Hungary by the Magyars to be used as sheep dogs. During World War II, this breed almost disappeared, but a breeding program successfully brought the breed back to life.

DOG SUPPLIES – ALL YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR DOG

collar	leash	dog toy
[ˈkɒlə]	[liːʃ]	[dɒɡ toɪ]
nyakörv	póráz	kutyajáték
dog food	bone	treats
[dɒɡ fuːd]	[bəʊn]	[triːts]
kutyakaja	csont	jutalomfalat
dog bed	dog house	kennel
[dɒɡ bed]	[dɒɡ haʊz]	[ˈkenl̩]
kutyafekhely	kutyaház	kennel

TRAIN YOUR DOG!

Obedience is very important, so teach your dog some basic rules!

Bark! – Ugass!/Hangot!
Bite! – Csibész!
Come! – Hozzám!
Down! – Fekszik!
Fetch! – Hozd!
Good boy!  – Jó fiú!
Good girl! – Jó kislány!
Good job! – Szép munka!/Ügyes vagy! 
Heel! – Lábhoz!
Here! – Hozzám!
Hi five! – Pacsi!
Leave it! – Ereszd!
Play dead! – Tetszhalott vagy!
Roll over! – Bukfenc!
Shake-a-paw! – Rázz kezet!
Sit! – Ül!
Stay! – Marad!
Track! – Keresd!

OTHER IMPORTANT WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS

bitch [bɪtʃ] – szuka
litter [ˈlɪtə] – alom
to howl [tu haʊl] – nyüszít
pedigree [ˈpedɪɡriː] -törzskönyv
flea [fliː] – bolha
tick [tɪk] – kullancs
puppy [ˈpʌpi] – kölyökkutya
to bark [tu bɑːk] – ugat
to wag one’s tail [tu wæɡ wʌnz teɪl] – csóválja a farkát
stray dog [streɪ dɒɡ] – kóbor kutya
breed [briːd] – fajta
obedience [əˈbiːdɪəns] – engedelmesség

Do you like music?
Can you play any musical instruments?

There are many different styles of music, for example:
chamber music, blues, heavy metal, folk, jazz, soul, pop and country music.

What style of music do you like?
What style of music do you think the people in the pictures are playing?

………………………….	………………………….	………………………….

………………………….	………………………….

 Music can be:

Instruments of an orchestra:

There are 4 different sections in an orchestra:

Which section do these instruments belong to?

piano	conductor	opera singer
zongora	karmester	operaénekes

The Easter Calendar

Shrove Tuesday

Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. In French it is called Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday. Traditionally, people ate a lot of rich and fatty food before they started the Lenten fast. Nowadays, people make pancakes – probably they only time they eat pancakes – so, sometimes this day is also called Pancake Day.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent. Christians go to church. The priest puts ashes on the foreheads of the people in the shape of a cross. Nowadays people usually give up something for the 40 days of Lent, for example smoking or sweets or chocolate. Lent is a time of fasting and repentance. The 40 days remember the time when Jesus went into the desert to fast and he was tempted by the devil to give up.

Palm Sunday

This is the Sunday before Easter when Jesus entered Jerusalem. Jesus rode into the city on a donkey and people laid palm leaves in his path.

Holy Thursday

This is the day of the Last Supper when Jesus had his last meal with his disciples. They ate bread and wine which Christians still celebrate in the mass. The wine symbolises the blood of Christ and the bread the body of Christ. At the last supper there were 12 apostles and Jesus. Another tradition is the washing of feet, as Jesus washed the feet of the apostles to show respect and humility. Nowadays, on Holy Thursday this act is often recreated by the priest, washing the feet of his parishioners. On this night Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. Judas kissed him and this was the sign for the Romans to arrest Jesus.

Good Friday

Good Friday is the day Jesus died on the cross for our sins. This remembers the sacrifice of Jesus to save humanity from sin. Pontius Pilate had to condemn Jesus to death, even though he wanted to free him, but a criminal called Barabbas was freed instead. Catholics remember the death of Jesus in the Stations of the Cross. These are 14 pictures which start with Jesus’s arrest, and then each picture represents an important event on Good Friday right up until the time Jesus is laid in the tomb. Catholics do not eat meat on Friday in respect of this sacrifice. Jesus was crucified with 2 thieves on either side of him. One was a good thief the other was a bad thief, the good thief went to heaven with Jesus. When Jesus died he was buried in a tomb.

The idiom to wash one’s hands of something comes from Pontius Pilate when he washed his hands he condemned Jesus to death. Pilate got rid of the problem even though he knew he was wrong to do so.

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday is the day Jesus rose from the dead. It is the end of Easter and people go to mass. Christians also have special Easter dinner celebrations. People also give each other Easter eggs.

Easter Monday

Easter Monday is a holiday in the United Kingdom. It is one of the busiest bank holidays in the country, as many people go away for the weekend. There are many sporting events on this day, for example football and horse racing.

Ascension Day

This celebrates the day when Jesus ascended into heaven. It happens 40 days after Easter. 

Men or Women – Who drives better?

While male drivers are higher in number, an insurance study indicated that nearly 80% of serious car crashes are caused by men.
Round 1 – Women!

Another study, however by John Hopkins Schools of Medicine and Public Health, revealed that women over 35 are more likely to be involved in a crash.
Round 2 – Men!

Male drivers tend to be more aggressive and outnumber female drivers 3 to 1 in DUI violations as per the insurance study.
Round 3 – Women!

An NCP parking report performed in England discovered that women took 21 seconds to park while men took 16 seconds.
Round 4 – Men!

But that same report indicated that over 90 percent of women are better at finding parking spaces than men.
Round 5 – Women!

Due to the stereotype, many psychologists believe it can be a self-fulfilling prophecy in which women start to think that males are better drivers.
Round 6 – Men!

source: geobeats 

while – noha, miközben
male – férfi
insurance study – biztosítási kutatás
to indicate – jelezni
to cause – okozni
round – kör
to reveal – feltárni
more likely – valószínűbb, esélyesebb
to be involved – részt venni
to outnumber – számban meghalad
DUI (driving under the influence) – alkoholos vagy egyéb befolyásoltság alatt vezetni
violation – szabályszegés
as per – szerint
NCP – brit parkolócég
report – jelentés
to perform – elvégezni, lefolytatni
to be better at – jobbnak lenni valamiben
due – köszönhetően
stereotype – előítélet
self-fulfilling prophecy – önbeteljesítő jóslat 

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RICH: RICH, WEALTHY, WELL-OFF, LOADED, COMFORTABLE, FILTHY RICH, WELL-HEELED
POOR: POOR, SHORT OF MONEY, BROKE, DIRT POOR, EMPTY-HANDED, BAD OFF, BUSTED, STONE BROKE, HARD UP
 

VERB COLLOCATIONS: Match the verbs on the left with the phrases!

1. spend money          a) to a beggar
2. lose money             b) on food
3. give money              c) in a will
4. save money             d) at the casino
5. leave money            e) by walking to work
6. lend money              f) in a new business
7. invest money            g) into the bank
8. waste money            h) to a friend
9. pay money               i) for your holiday
10. change money        j) on silly things
 

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY

Fill the blanks with the appropriate words given:
pension, grant, fee, salary, income, ransom, maintenance, interest, pocket money, wage, bonus, bail

1.   A ………………… is what your earn weekly.

2.   A ………………… is what your earn monthly or annually.

3.   Your annual salary plus any other money you can earn is your ……………….. .

4.   A ………………… is paid to a professional for some work – a lawyer, for example.

5.   …………………… is given by parents to children.

6.   People who have retired receive a …………………… .

7.   …………………… is paid by a man to his ex-wife.

8.   …………………… is extra money you receive monthly or annually if you keep money in the bank.

9.   Some people receive a ……………………. once a year if they have done a good job or if the company has had a good year.

10.  A …………………. is money given to you to help you with your studies or to travel.

11.  A …………………. is an amount of money that is paid to free someone who is held as a prisoner.

12.  ……………………. is an amount of money left with a court of law to make sure that a prisoner will return when their trial starts.
 

GLOSSARY

bad off – pénztelen
bail – óvadék
beggar – koldus
bonus – külön juttatás, prémium
broke – le van égve
busted – csóró
dirt poor – nincstelen
empty handed – nincstelen
fee – honorárium
filthy rich – mocskosul gazdag
grant – adomány, ösztöndíj
hard up – szűkölködő
income – jövedelem
interest – haszon, kamat
loaded – tele van pénzzel
maintenance – tartásdíj, fenntartási költség
pension – nyugdíj
pocket money – zsebpénz
poor – szegény
ransom – váltságdíj
salary – fizetés
stone broke – egy fityingje sincs
to be comfortable – jól szituált
to be short of money – pénz híján lenni
to change money – pénzt váltani
to invest money – pénzt fektetni valamibe
to lend money to sb – pénzt kölcsönadni vkinek
to save money – pénzt spórolni
to waste money on sth – pénzt kidobni vmire
wage – heti bér
wealthy – jómódú
well-heeled – pénzes
well-off – van mit a tejbe aprítania