Useful words and expressions for the MATURA EXAM by Csaba Modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam MATURA LEADER B2 en-us 2019-02-16 10:18:15 UTC 2023-01-24 07:21:08 UTC hello@padlet.com HOUSE TYPES csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/331980746 detached house
terraced house]]> 2019-02-16 10:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/331980746 In the flat csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336359814 2019-02-28 12:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336359814 en suite csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336359815 the bathroom is next to your room]]> 2019-02-28 12:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336359815 pay ...advance csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336360570 2019-02-28 12:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336360570 mortgage if you take out a loan there will be mortgage on your house csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336360741 rent - to be paid monthly
deposit - you have to pay this in advance to cover any damage you make in the flat]]> 2019-02-28 12:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336360741 a house for sale can be... csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336360885 2019-02-28 12:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336360885 https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336812603 Deposit]]> 2019-03-01 12:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336812603 https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336812612 Haligali]]> 2019-03-01 12:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336812612 Deposit https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813052 to place for safekeeping or in trust, especially in a bank account]]> 2019-03-01 12:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813052 https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813163 Is there a prospect for promotion in this job?
- possibility in the long run]]> 2019-03-01 12:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813163 Amenities https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813245 comfort, facilities]]> 2019-03-01 12:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813245 https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813250 All the way up 
From bottom to the top⤴

]]> 2019-03-01 12:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813250 dismantle https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813337 to assemble a piece of furniture]]> 2019-03-01 12:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813337 https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813391 Well-planned]]> 2019-03-01 12:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813391 https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813566 Boasts - is proud to have
boastful - sby showing off]]> 2019-03-01 12:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813566 https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813746 Storage]]> 2019-03-01 12:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813746 In honour of https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813830 Respecting someone]]> 2019-03-01 12:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813830 Exterior https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813852 being on the outer side]]> 2019-03-01 12:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813852 https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813888 Tenant - a person who rents the flat]]> 2019-03-01 12:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/336813888 The cow is on the run csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345022121 The cow and its calf have escaped.
A runaway cow.

]]> 2019-03-25 21:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345022121 Permission csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345022214 Hunters were given the permission to shoot the runaway cow.]]> 2019-03-25 21:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345022214 The kitchen features csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345177700 stainless steel fitted appliances]]> 2019-03-26 10:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345177700 Maintenance work csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345179585 All the maintenance work is done by local people]]> 2019-03-26 11:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345179585 mow the lawn csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345179800 A robotic lawnmower mows my lawn.]]> 2019-03-26 11:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345179800 property csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345180206 my dream property is situated on a huge estate]]> 2019-03-26 11:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345180206 well-planned csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345180432 strongly-built
high-rise
long-lasting

]]> 2019-03-26 11:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345180432 overlooking csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345180733 There are sizeable windows overlooking my splendid garden and drive]]> 2019-03-26 11:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/345180733 fiction csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/346104154 fictious
fact or fiction?
pulpfiction
make up a story]]> 2019-03-28 12:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/346104154 a controversial issue csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/346108461 complicated problem]]> 2019-03-28 12:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/346108461 word formation csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/347536908 breathless, breathtaking
effective
disfunctional
insignificant

]]> 2019-04-02 09:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/347536908 Estate agent csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/347537462 pros?
Cons
- commission (%)
- clients - customers
- prospective buyer

]]> 2019-04-02 09:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/347537462 https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348879566 Neighbourhood

The area within a town/city]]> 2019-04-05 11:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348879566 In close proximity https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348879722 Very near
The house is in  close proximity to a bus stop.]]> 2019-04-05 11:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348879722 https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348879892 Boat dwellers 


Inhabitant living on a boat]]> 2019-04-05 11:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348879892 Surrounding area https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880011  To enclose or confine on all sides so as to bar escape or outside communication: The police surrounded the house.

]]> 2019-04-05 11:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880011 https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880187 Mend

Repair, correct, fix]]> 2019-04-05 11:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880187 sustainable https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880362 causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time]]> 2019-04-05 11:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880362 https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880429 Did it up

Synonym: Renovated]]> 2019-04-05 11:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880429 Renovated https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880615 Did it up, a flat that was repainted, redecorated]]> 2019-04-05 11:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880615 https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880618 In close proximity]]> 2019-04-05 11:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880618 Clutter https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880713 Untidy mess, confusion, chaos ]]> 2019-04-05 11:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880713 https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880896 In connection]]> 2019-04-05 11:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880896 Amenity https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880972 The quality of being pleasant or attractive; agreeableness: "Everything in her surroundings ministered to feelings of ease and amenity" (Edith Wharton).]]> 2019-04-05 11:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348880972 Observant https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348881360
Good to notice things.

]]> 2019-04-05 11:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/348881360 good csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/350721930 great
nice
positive
practical
convenient
excellent
magnificent
brilliant
fantastic
amazing
wonderful
perfect way to
very-really]]> 2019-04-11 11:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/350721930 bad csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/350722621 2019-04-11 11:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/350722621 flexible schedule csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/381462031 team-building activities
plenty of...
epidemic
infection]]> 2019-09-09 07:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/381462031 ART csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/406165343 - unique masterpiece entitled...
- set a record
- bequeathed - inherit
- oil on canvas
- ]]> 2019-11-04 11:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/406165343 Debate expressions csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/419084790 beneficial

advantageous

I’d prefer to have a sister…. as…..

enhance your wardrobe

closet

 

Drug use in sports

doping to enhance their performance

substance

highly competitive sports

responsibility of scientists, coaches

 

legal?

-          threat to the lives of athletes
-          fair?

 

Zoos should be closed.

-          endangered species
-          preserve biodiversity
-          prey for predators
-          cruelty to animals – keeping them in a small cage
-          mistreated

]]> 2019-12-03 15:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/419084790 Connectors, expressions csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/420167209 Apparently,
ultimately decided
 low-tech appeal
This book appeals to young readers.
a check reveals (find out)
a follow-up
a massive new trend 
 I haven't “seen a phenomenon like it
a lot of phenomena
such a phenomenal success
 is like a form of meditation
who aren't necessarily professionals ]]> 2019-12-05 12:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/420167209 Word formation csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/421476036 able:
I am unable to do sg, ability to do sg, inablity to do sg, disability, disabled,

NHS - National Health Service

issue - a problem
monthly issue of a magazine

apply:
- sby applying
- application form
- applicant (person)
- It's an applicable method
- The method applied

I am a fluent speaker.
My fluency is improving.
I can speak fluently.

We have to assess the situation.
I received my assessment yesterday.
Evaluation.]]> 2019-12-09 07:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/421476036 Work aversion disorder csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/421478693 - suffer from a medical disorder
- unwilling to work
- effect or affect?
It affects your life. (verb)
It has an effect on one's life. (noun)

- have serious consequences on your life
- exhaust (verb), exhaustion (noun), exhausted (adj), exhaust fume

]]> 2019-12-09 08:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/421478693 UNIT 4 - WORK csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/421480859 2019-12-09 08:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/421480859 Breaking News English csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/421530853 Our words:]]> 2019-12-09 11:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/421530853 Working from home or in an office? csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/422122980 - depends on the type of job
Pros:
- you save time (do not have to commute)
- can look after small kids/babies
- save money (fuel/public transport pass)
- colleagues do not disturb your work (open air office)
- wear casual clothes
- sleep more...can't be late for work
-  more comfortable
- quite zone
- confined space
- one can cook or take a nap (dose off)
- creative work can be more productive

Cons:
- you can get easily distracted by other activities
- no chances of socializing with co-workers
- you can't ask for help promptly
- you mix the work atmosphere with your private/home ambient
- boss, co-workers would pressurize you to work, perform

]]> 2019-12-10 13:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/422122980 To start with... csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/422133416 Well,
Obviously, ...
Personally, I would say...
Actually,
Naturally,
Still,...]]> 2019-12-10 13:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/422133416 Pursuing a career or starting a family? csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/423701685 2019-12-13 09:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/423701685 THE ART of SMALL TALK csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/428282913 responses to "How are you?"
- I'm fine, I'm good
-  So far so good
- Can't complain
- overworked and underpaid
- I'm snowed under.
- I'm not going to lie...
- Better than I deserve

]]> 2020-01-07 08:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/428282913 A LOT OF other varients csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/428283090 -  a large number of people
-  a great deal of money has been spent on...
- a bunch of things, stuff, flowers, bananas
- go bananas (go mad, go nuts)
- Are you nuts?
- numerous articles have been published abut climate change
- plenty of

]]> 2020-01-07 08:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/428283090 Public transport csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/438003509 - lane, track, line
- route
- free of charge
staff, fuel, maintenance
- car pooling]]> 2020-01-30 07:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/438003509 PRESENTATIONS csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/442020335 - Tomorrow, I have to .... a presentation on/about WW2
Make, do, deliver
to...the audience

DOS:
-Keep eye contact with the audience
- speak clearly and loud enough
- live speech is better than learning a text by heart
- practice
- note cards
- the shorter the better
- body position: next to the screen,  a bit walking can stir up the audience
-  average attention span of the typical human being?
- Title should be eye-catching, exciting
- Ask the audience an intriguing question
- Involve the audience ]]> 2020-02-07 07:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/442020335 Intensifying adverbs csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/442888188 - I'm utterly exhausted, We were utterly shocked, utterly depressed
- I'm deeply impressed / touched by the way you talk about...]]> 2020-02-10 07:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/442888188 synonyms csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/442891263 -compensate - make up for it]]> 2020-02-10 08:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/442891263 WORD FORMATION csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/444938251 -











]]> 2020-02-13 12:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/444938251 WORK csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/444940225
—I work for a company.
—I work as a carpenter.
—I became unemployed.
—I was made redundant.
—There are prospects for promotion.
—I got a pay rise.
]]> 2020-02-13 12:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/444940225 Travelling on the road csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/449339765 - congestion (traffic jam)
- peak period
- off-peak ticket
- bus lane
- steering wheel
- gear box (change), reverse
- brake, clutch, accelerator
- seat belt, fasten
overtake a car

]]> 2020-02-24 07:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/449339765 Air travel csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/449341571 - check-in desk
- security check
- cannot take on board
- inflammable substances
- waiting lounge
- boarding pass
- crew on board: flight attendants
- 
 ]]> 2020-02-24 07:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/449341571 Uncountable words csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/449344397 - 3 pieces of....
luggage, baggage
equipment
information
furniture
advice]]> 2020-02-24 08:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/449344397 HEALTH csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/453497737 physician
physicist
psychiatrist
psychologist

contract an illness
consumption
prescription

]]> 2020-03-03 09:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/453497737 Alternative medicine csaba_modos https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/453498146 2020-03-03 09:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/csaba_modos/exam/wish/453498146