Weather

What is the weather like today?

a) It’s a beautiful day! The Sun is shining, the sky is clear, and it’s at least 25 degrees Celsius.
b) Unfortunately the weather is very cold and dump today. It’s raining, too. I don’t like rain, and Idon’t like to be cold.

What will be the weather like tomorrow?

a) According to the weather forecast, it will be clear and sunny tomorrow, but there might be scattered showers, too.
b) According to the weather forecast, it will be snowy and cold tomorrow.

What sort of weather do you like most? And least?

a) I like when it is hot and sunny outside.
b) I like when it’s snowing.

Do you sleep with windows open?

a) Yes, I like fresh air, and I always sleep with open windows, even in winter. I sleep much better when it’s not too hot in the room.
b) I sleep with open windows only in summer. In winter, I always turn on the heating because I hate cold! I generally open the windows for 5 minutes to let in some fresh air.

Do you like sitting in the sun?

a) Oh, yes! I love sitting in the sun. I always look forward to my holidays. I generally go to the seaside.
b) Actually I don’t really like sitting in the sun. I prefer shadows. If the weather is too hot, I usually have a headache.

Which month does it rain most in Hungary?

a) I have no idea. I am not a weatherman/weathergirl.
b) I think it is April or May, but I’m not sure.

Do you like rain/snow?

a) I like snow, and I like winter in general because I can do a lot of winter sports, like skating and skiing. I don’t like rain, because you can’t do anything when it’s raining outside.
b) I don’t really like snow, I prefer summer to winter. I hate rain, too. I hate getting soaked to the skin.

How do you protect yourself from rain?

If it’s raining you can protect yourself with an umbrella or with a raincoat. You can also put on rubber boots.

Do you like snow? What do you do when there is snow?

a) I like snow, if there is a lot a snow I build a snowman or I go to sledge.
b) I hate snow, so if it’s snowing I generally stay at home, in the warm room.

What is the climate in England like?

The climate is very variable in England, so it is difficult to predict what the weather will be like. In general they have warm summers and cool winters. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t rain every day in England.

What’s the weather like in England?

In England you never know what the weather will be like from one day to the other. It can be sunny one day and rainy the next. As the climate is very variable and changes from day to day, it is difficult to predict the weather. In general they have warm summers and cool winters. The summers are cooler than those on the continent, but the winters are milder. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t rain every day in England or in the rest of the UK! However, it is always advisable to bring some type of waterproof clothing and keep yourself psychologically prepared!

what the weather will be like - milyen lesz az idő
variable – változatos
to predict – megjósol
in general – általában
milder – enyhébb
contrary to popular belief – a közhiedelemmel ellentétben
advisable – tanácsos, tanácsolható
waterproof clothing – vízálló ruházat
prepared – felkészült

ABOUT CLOTHES

Clothes can be made from …

silk, cotton, wool, linen, denim, leather, suede, fur

The patterns

striped

dotted/spotted

checked

plain

floral


Styles

tight

baggy

flared

long, short, flat
platform, high-heeled

running

long-sleeved, short-sleeved, sleeveless, collarless, collared
lace-up

knee-length

strapless

pleated

embroidered

frilly

casual

turtleneck

waterproof

smart

scruffy

worn-out

fashionable

FIT OR SUIT?

These trousers don’t fit me, I have to change them. They are too small for me.
Ennek a nadrágnak nem jó a mérete. Ki kell cserélnem. Túl kicsi nekem.

This sweater fits you. You don’t have to change it. It’s the perfect size.
Ez a pullover jó neked. Nem kell kicserélned. Tökéletes a mérete.

This hairstyle doesn’t suit you. You look older now.
Ez a frizura nem áll jól neked. Idősebbnek nézel most ki.

These boots don’t suit me. They’re too elegant for me. I’m more sporty than elegant.
Ez a csizma nem áll jól nekem. Túlságosan elegáns. Én inkább sportos vagyok, mint elegáns.

BUYING CLOTHES

A: Good afternoon, can I help you?

B: Well, yes. Actually, I'm looking for a sweater.

A: This way please, here are all our sweaters!

B: Thank you. Oh, that’s a pretty one! Have you got this one in size 10?

A: Let me see, yes! But, only in blue.

B: Blue's fine. May I try it on?

A: Of course, the changing rooms are on the left.

B: It fits me well, I think I'll take it.

A: Good. Let me put it in a bag for you. Are you going to pay in cash or by credit card?

B: By credit card.

A: Thank you. And here is your sweater.

B: Thank you. Bye!

A: Bye and have a nice day!

BUS NETWORK IN LONDON

The bus network in London is one of the largest urban transport systems in the world. Every weekday over 6,800 scheduled buses carry around six million passengers on over 700 different routes. By buses you can go to any place in London. If a bus is full you will not be allowed to get on, but will have to wait for the next one. Always allow plenty of time for your journey, if you need to keep an appointment. Buses in London are recognizable all over the world. Bigdouble-decker red buses are the best-known symbol of London! London has the most extensive night bus network in the world. All night bus networks begin with letter "N". If you want to travel by bus in London you must have a ticket or a TravelCard.

Single tickets allow you to travel from one place to other, only once. You can get a ticket from the bus staff.

TravelCards are more convenient - they allow you to travel by the underground, buses, and by the local train services in the area of London. They may be valid for different periods of time, for example: a day, a week, a month, or even a year. In addition you can buy one-day Travelcards from ticket machines at many places in London.

urban transport system – városi közlekedési hálózat
scheduled bus – menetrend szerinti busz
route – útvonal
to be allowed to – lehet valamit csinálni, meg van engedve valami
recognizable – felismerhető
in addition - ráadásul