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Emelt és középszintű érettségi feladatok a középiskolai tankönyvszerzők összeállításában 2005.
május 7-ig minden nap a www.index.hu oldalon.
Angol – Középszint 4.
1. Read this article about John Steinbeck, the famous American writer, then give short answers to
the questions below. Write your answers on the dotted lines. Remember to keep your answers as
short as possible. An example has been given for you.
One man and his dog
When John Steinbeck hit the road in search of America, he was joined by an ideal travelling companion –
his poodle Charley.
According to convention, travel writers work alone. But when John Steinbeck set out in 1960 on a
journey across 37 US states, he wanted some company, and perhaps even a little protection. Charley, his
10-year-old poodle, seemed the ideal road buddy. Steinbeck travelled in a van that he called Rocinante,
after Don Quixote’s horse. The result was Travels With Charley, Steinbeck‘s account of his search for
America.
Steinbeck kept dogs throughout his life. One of them, an Irish setter called Toby, chewed up half
of the only manuscript of his book Of Mice and Men. In a letter to his agent, the author was generous
towards the dog: “Perhaps the poor little fellow was acting critically,” he explained.
Being a writer of empathy and humanity, Steinbeck gives a detailed account of Charley’s
weaknesses, preferences and prejudices. Intelligent and well-mannered, Charley is more than just a
travelling companion. The dog helps break the ice with strangers: “Charley is my ambassador,” writes
Steinbeck.
Born on the outskirts of Paris, he speaks a little poodle-English but prefers French. He doesn’t
like to be subjected to baby-speak because “he feels that he is a first-rate dog and has no wish to be a
second-rate human.” Steinbeck respects dog wisdom. “In some areas Charley is more intelligent than I
am. He can’t read or drive a car, but in his own field, he has no peer.”
0. Who did Steinbeck take with him when he set off on a journey across America?
dog…...… .
1. Who or what are the two Rocinantes mentioned in the article?
……..His
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2. What is “Travels with Charley?
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3. What did one of Steinbeck’s dog destroy?
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4. How angry was the writer with him before this?
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5. How does Charley behave with strangers?
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6. What is the language that Charley knows best?
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7. Where did he learn it?
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You are going to read a a part of a newspaper article about stress. Some words are missing
from the text.
Your task is to choose the most appropriate word from the list (A-L) for each gap (21-30) in
the text. Write the letter of the appropriate word in the box below.
There is one extra word that you do not need to use.
There is one example (0) at the beginning.
5 WAYS TO BEAT STRESS
1. Deep breathing: When we are stressed, breathing becomes rapid and shallow, leaving the body starved
of oxygen. To beat panic, breathe out deeply, then breathe in (0) ________. Hold this breath for a count
of three, then breathe out gently, (1) ________ tension go.
2. Sweat it out: Exercise burns off the (2) ________ effects of adrenaline and helps return your system
to a (3) ________ state. Incorporate twenty minutes of aerobic exercise into your routine three times a
week to (4) ________ mood, to lower blood pressure and to relieve stress symptoms.
3. Have a chat: Talk to a trusted friend who will be honest with you about why you
(5) ________ be unhappy. Think about the answer and then meet again to talk through the options.
You’ll stop (6) ________ powerless, and the sense of control can (7) ________ the negative effect of
stress.
4. Visualisation: Take the phone off the hook and find a place (8) ________ you won’t be disturbed.
Then settle into a comfortable chair and mentally transport yourself to a place which makes you happy
and relaxed, (9) ________ as a sandy beach with palm trees. Stay there for twenty minutes, then slowly
open your eyes.
5. Learn to say no: There’s a limit to (10) ________ much anyone can do. Manage your time wisely and
don’t tolerate overdemanding situations.
A calm
B feeling
C harmful
D how
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H reduce
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Megoldás:
One Man and His Dog:
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A van/car and a horse. OR: Don Quixote’s horse and Steinbeck’s van.
A (travel) book. NOT: Steinbeck’s account.
A manuscript. /A book./ The (only) manuscript of his book Of Mice and Men.
He wasn’t angry (at all).
He is (very) friendly.
OR: He likes strangers. / He behaves in a (very) friendly way.
French.
In Paris. / On the outskirts of Paris. / In France.
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