Jöjjön a brit VS amerikai szókincsfejlesztő sorozat 3. része!
British or American – part 3
1. “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers” – Anne Shirley did love fall, didn’t she?
a) American
b) British
2. I need to call the surgery and get an appointment.
a) American
b) British
3. My phone doubles as a flashlight.
a) American
b) British
4. The milk is smelly. I’m sure it’s gone off.
a) American
b) British
5. The mailman always rings twice.
a) American
b) British
6. The dustman is so friendly, we have a chat every week.
a) American
b) British
7. I’d love to have a walk-in closet for all my stuff.
a) American
b) British
8. It’s so nice that your new house has a garden in the back too.
a) American
b) British
9. If I were a rich man, I’d have gold faucets in my bathroom.
a) American
b) British
10. The main storage compartment in a vehicle is called the boot.
a) American
b) British
11. Can I put all your groceries in the trunk?
a) American
b) British
12. It’s so hot today, can I have a popsicle?
a) American
b) British
13. My grandmother made the most delicious jam.
a) American
b) British
14. All I could find is some green jello, would you like to have that?
a) American
b) British
15. Put courgettes on your shopping list too.
a) American
b) British
16. This was a good Halloween, I have lots and lots of sweets.
a) American
b) British
17. Can I find a phone box somewhere close?
a) American
b) British
18. My son likes Thomas, the Tank Engine, but Finley, the Fire Engine is his absolute favourite.
a) American
b) British
19. The crossing guard in front of the school is a nice older lady. She helps us cross the street.
a) American
b) British
20. I put the baby in the crib when she fell asleep.
a) American
b) British
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answers:
1-a, 2-b, 3-a, 4-b, 5-a, 6-b, 7-a, 8-b, 9-a, 10-b, 11-a, 12-a, 13-b, 14-a, 15-b, 16-b, 17-b, 18-b, 19-a, 20-a
British English |
American English |
Magyarul |
autumn |
fall |
ősz |
surgery |
doctor’s office |
orvosi rendelő |
torch |
flashlight |
zseblámpa |
It’s gone off |
It’s spoiled |
Megromlott. |
postman |
mailman, postal carrier, postman |
postás |
dustman |
garbage man |
szemetes ember |
wardrobe |
closet |
gardrób, beépített szekrény |
garden |
backyard, yard |
kert (lakóház körül) |
tap |
faucet |
csap |
boot |
trunk |
csomagtartó |
ice lolly |
popsicle |
pálcikás jégkrém |
jam |
jelly |
dzsem |
jelly |
jello |
(gyömölcs)zselé |
courgette |
zucchini |
cukkini |
sweets |
candy |
édesség |
phone box |
telephone booth |
telefonfülke |
fire engine |
fire truck |
tűzoltó autó |
lollipop man or lady |
crossing guard |
utcai átkelés segítő őr (pl. iskoláknál) |
cot |
crib |
kiságy, rácsos ágy |