Exercise 1: Vocabulary

WEDDINGS

Exercise 2: Hungarian Weddings vs English Weddings

Exercise 3: Four Weddings and a Funeral 

Exercise 4: William and Kate's Wedding

Exercise 5: Royal Marriages

CHRISTMAS

Exercise 6: The Story of Baby Jesus

Exercise 7: Christmas Quiz

Exercise 8: Christmas in the British Isles

Exercise 9: Mr Bean and the Christmas Turkey

NEW YEAR

Exercise 10: TED: The End of New Year's Resolutions

Exercise 11: Bridget Jones's Diary: New Year's Resolutions

EASTER

Exercise 12: Easter Traditions 

Exercise 13: Easter Worldwide

HOLIDAYS

Exercise 14: British Festivals

Exercise 15: Guy Fawkes' Day 

Exercise 16: Guy Fawkes' Day 2 

Exercise 17: St Patrick's Day

Exercise 18: Thanksgiving Day

Exercise 19: Thanksgiving Day 2

Exercise 20: George Washington 

Exercise 21: Martin Luther King

Exercise 22: Martin Luther King 2

Exercise 23: Halloween 

Exercise 24: Holidays 

CARNIVALS AND SUPERSITIONS

Exercise 25: Carnivals

Exercise 26: Superstitions

Exercise 27: Leap Year Trailer

CULTURE

Exercise 28: The Giants' Causeway

Exercise 29: Northern Ireland

Exercise 30: The History of Northern Ireland 

Exercise 31: Nothern Ireland

Exercise 32: U2: Where the streets have no name

Lead vocalist Bono wrote the lyrics in response (válaszként) to the notion that it is possible to identify a person's religion and income based on the street on which they lived, particularly in Belfast.

EXAM

Exercise 33: Make or do? 1

Exercise 34: Make or do? 2

Exercise 35: Exchanging personal information

1. How do you celebrate birthdays in your family?

2. How are these celebrations different now, from the ones you had as a child?

3. Tell us about a gift a family member received from you.

4. Where will you celebrate the next family event- at home or in a restaurant? Why?

5. What customs are connected to Christmas in your family?

6. How would you involve children in Christmas preparation?

Exercise 36: Picture

Exercise 37: Sample situation

Exercise 38: Situation

Shall we buy a present or make a gift? 

(making suggestions, coming to a decision)

Candidate's copy

You and your friend (the examiner) are discussing what present to give together to your common friend (Susan) for her birthday. 

Introduce your ideas about 

• whether to buy or make one
• what to buy or make
• how much to spend on it
• where and when to buy or make it 
• You start the conversation.

Examiner's copy

You and your friend are discussing what birthday present to give to your common friend, Susan. Let the candidate come up with ideas first. 

• It's got to be something original / unexpected! Any ideas? How about a gift voucher?
• What does C have in mind? You're not very creative. You could help, though.
• You are short of money right now. Can't you put it off till you get your salary?
• You are too busy during weekdays. How about Saturday or Sunday? 

Exercise 39:  Editorial letter about a dream

Exercise 40: Blog

While browsing the internet, you have found an English forum where several people share their opinions about the best presents for chldren. 

You would like to take part in the discussion, too.

Give your opinion in about 120-140 words writing about

• your experience
• joy and happiness
• price and value
• demands.

Exercise 41: Gap-filling