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Modern society is called ‚consumer society‘ = is a society in which material goods are very important. People seem to have not only more money to spend but also less time to spend it. This is refelcted in people’s habits and the things they buy. In the past, people would shop more often for staple food […]
čítajte viacHousing and dwelling – vocabulary
dwelling – obydlie bungalow – bungalov detached house – dom stojaci osamote semi-detached house– dva domy so spoločnou stenou terraced house – terasovité domy (obe steny majú spoločné) cottage – chata, chalupa flat – byt block of flats – panelák skyscraper – mrakodrap rented house/flat – prenajatý dom / byt housing estate – sídlisko furnishings – domové vybavenie furniture – nábytok estate agency – realitná kancelária thatched roof – […]
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living in a flat advantages local council takes care of maintenance less household cheaper than houses usually not far from the city centre disadvantages not enough space not garden for children, growing plants noisy neighbours living in a house advantages a lot of space garden you can grow vegetable (healthy food) you can raise animals […]
čítajte viacHealth care – vocabulary
avoid – vyhýbať sa, vyvarovať sa be a fitness fanatic couch potato – “domased” cut down on (e.g.sweets) – zredukovať konzumáciu (napr. sladkostí) follow a sensible diet – držať rozumnú diétu give up – vzdať sa (čoho) loose weight – schudnúť fatty food, fast food, junk food, takeaways put on weight – pribrať take up (sport / exercise) – začať (športovať/cvičiť) work out – […]
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BE HEALTHY Medicine = any science or practice concered with sickness and health. A doctor – a person who has been trained in medical science. In Britain GP (General Practitioner) = local doctor Physician = a doctor specializing in medical area other than surgery TYPES OF MEDICINE classical (conventional) – treatment with painkillers, drugs (but side effect – […]
čítajte viacSlovakia
The Slovak Republic – new state which came into existence on 1st January 1993 when former Czechoslovakia was divided into two sovereign states: the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. LOCATION Slovakia is situated in the heart of Europe, in the centre of Europe (the geographical centre of Europe is on a hill Krahule, near Kremnica). Slovakia […]
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the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. the largest city and the seat of central government, the residence of monarch, the representatives of the Church of England, government representatives. the centre of cultural, political and social activities. Population: about 9 million inhabitants HISTORY History: It was founded by the Roman emperor […]
čítajte viacTravelling – vocabulary
means of transport: aeroplane, bicycle, boat, bus, car, coach, double-decker bus, ferry (trajekt), liner (dopravná loď), lorry (AmE truck), van, motorbike, taxi, train, underground ( – BrE –tube, AmE – subway), yacht travel around the world- cesta okolo sveta be on one’s way – byť na ceste travel by land/sea/air – cestovať po súši, po mori, vzduchom voyage – cesta po mori alebo […]
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WHY DO YOU TRAVEL? a good way to learn about local traditions, history, culture for work, bussiness, school for vacation for most people – a great hobby TRAVELLING IN THE PAST people usually travelled on horses, by carriages or walked on foot. Later they used bicycles, steam trains or steam ships, ocean liner. TRAVELLING TODAY very popular, […]
čítajte viacSport – vocabulary
sport centre/ leisure centre = športové stredisko, centrum voľného času / sportsman – športovec professional – amateur sportsman gymnasium (gym) = telocvičňa changing room – prezliekáreň sneakers – tenisky tracksuit – tepláky sportswear – športové oblečenie competition – súťaž, tournament – turnaj Olympic games – Olympijské hry championship – majstrovstvo take place – zúčastniť sa win – vyhrať lose – prehrať cancel – zrušiť athletics – atletika high jump – skok do […]
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