THE GINGERBREAD MAN

Once upon a time a there was a little old woman and a little old man. They lived in a cottage. One day the little old woman made a gingerbread man. She used currants for eyes and cherries for buttons, and put him in the oven to bake. The little old woman and little old man were very hungry and wanted to eat the gingerbread man. As soon as he was baked, the little old woman opened the oven door. The gingerbread man jumped out of the tin and ran out of the open window shouting, 'Don't eat me!' The little old woman and little old man ran after the gingerbread man. 'Stop! Stop!' they yelled. The gingerbread man didn’t look back. He kept running saying, 'Run, run as fast as you can! You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man!

Down the lane he came to a pig. 'Stop! Stop! I would like to eat you," said the pig. The gingerbread man started to run faster saying: "Run, run as fast as you can. You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man. As he kept running he met a cow. 'Stop! Stop! little man,' shouted the hungry cow, 'I want to eat you.' Again the gingerbread man was too fast. He came down the road saying, "Run, run as fast as you can. You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man." The cow began to chase the gingerbread man along with the pig, and the little old woman. But the gingerbread man was too fast for them. It was not long before the gingerbread man came to a horse. 'Stop! Stop!' shouted the horse. 'I want to eat you, little man.' But the gingerbread man speeded on. He shouted 'Run, run as fast as you can. You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man.

A sly fox came out from behind a tree. 'I can help you cross the river,' said the fox. 'Jump on my tail and I will swim across the river with you.' 'You won't eat me, will you?' said the gingerbread man. 'Of course not,' said the fox. 'I just want to help you. 'The gingerbread man climbed on the fox's tail. But soon the gingerbread man began to get wet. 'Climb onto my back,' said the fox. So the gingerbread man climbed onto the fox’s back. As he swam the fox said, 'You are too heavy and I got tired. Jump onto my nose.' So the gingerbread man jumped onto the fox’s nose because he didn’t want to get wet. As soon as they reached the other side, than the fox tossed the gingerbread man up in the air, opened his mouth and 'Snap!' that was the end of the gingerbread man.



Vocabulary

along with– együtt
currant - áfonya
gingerbread – mézeskalács
lane – út
sly - ravasz, ravaszdi
tail – farok
tin – tepsi
to chase - üldöz, kerget
to come to .. - érkezni valahova
to cross the river - átkelni a folyón
to get wet - nedvesnek lenni
to keep doing sth - valamit nem hagy abba, folytat
to speed on - tovább siet
to toss - dob, hajít
to yell - kiált

SKI 2.

Buying a ski pass.



A: Hi could you help me please ? I am looking for some information about purchasing a ski pass.
B: Of course. What type of pass would you like ? For how long and for how many people?
A: We are here 4 days and there are 4 of us. Do you do discounts for children ?
B: We do a family ticket, but we need passport for the children. They also have to be under 16.
A: Actually, my daughter is 14, so there will be 3 adults and 1 child. Fortunately, I have our passports with us, so I also need a safe place to put our valuables. Just to be on the safe side.
B: Of course. I can put your passports in a security box in our office. I will just need you to fill a form and you need to sign it.
A: OK. And how much is the ticket ?
B: That will be 122 euros for 4 days skiing, all inclusive for 3 adults and 1 child. How would you like to pay ?
A: Can I pay by credit card VISA?
B: Yes. I will just print out your ticket and while that is happening I will put your passport in the box and then give you the key.
B: OK. This is your ticket and here is your key. Any problems, please contact reception on extension 501. Have a good stay at our hotel and happy skiing.
A: Thanks for all your help and good night.

Useful words and expressions
lift pass
to hire skis - sílécet bérelni
ski pole - síléc
ski instructor - síoktató
chalet - faház
avalance risk - lavinaveszély
mulled wine - forralt bor
I'm a beginner - kezdő vagyok
I'm intermediate - középhaladó vagyok
I'm advanced - haladó vagyok
I family pass for a week, please.
What's the now like? - milyen a hó?
Where's the next refuge? - Hol van a következő menedékház ?
Is it open? - Nyitva van ?
I've lost may pass - Elhagytam a bérletem.
Danger! - Veszély!
My leg hurts - Fáj a lábam
I need a doctor! - Orvosra van szükségem !
It's an emergency! - Vészhelyzet van !

SKI

Different ways of skiing

Alpine Freestyle:
This style uses aerial acrobatics and balance, balance being necessary for rails. In this type of skiing, skiers do jumps or use rails to do aerial tricks. These tricks are developed in technique and style every day.
Freestyle/Newschool: This is also a type of skiing with tricks. The skis are designed to do tricks backwards as easily as forwards. Tricks are generally spins and flips sometimes combined with grabbing the ski to show a good trick. Freestyle skiing takes place in terrain parks at ski resorts, with a wide variety of jumps, rails, etc.
Freeskiing/Freeride:
Freeriding is related to freestyle skiing, but it's done on the natural mountain. Freeride skiing has been growing in popularity in recent years as more and more skiers can afford gear and skis.
Nording Skiing: Also called Cross-country skiing or Cross-country racing. Takes its name for a type of ski race that is one third up, one third down, and one third flat. Cross-country races can be either freestyle or classic. In freestyle racing, any technique is allowed as long as it is human powered and on skis. In a classic race, skating techniques are prohibited. World wide, Nordic skiing may be the most popular form of skiing since it does not require a speciality ski area.



Nordic Jumping: Also called ski-flying and ski jumping. A competition in which skiers slide down a ramp called a jump and attempt to go the furthest before landing on the ground. This is done with Nordic style skis, meaning that the heels of the boot and the binding are detached from the ski. The skis are much longer and wider than other types of skis and jumping is typically done without ski-poles.
Telemark skiing: It is also know as "free heel skiing". Just as in Nordic skiing, the skis have a binding that only connects the boot to the ski atr the toes. But in that case, skiers going downhill.

Vocabulary:

slope - lejtő, lanka
to track down - lesiklani
to slide down - lesiklani
rail - korlát
spin - forgás
flip - repülés
terrain park - sípark
to ger someone's kicks - élvezni amit csinál

skis
poles
binding
ski boots
helmet - bukósisak
goggles - síszemüveg
snowboard
gloves
hat
ski jacket
ski pants
ski suit