British vs. American – Part 3

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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

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