ANGOLKA

Quote: One who condones evils is just as guilty as the one who perpetrates it. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., civil-rights leader (1929-1968)

Phrasal verb: listen in

Definition: to listen to a radio broadcast. (This phrasal verb has more than one meaning)

E.g.1. I sometimes listen in to the Today programme on BBC Radio 4.

E.g.2. You can listen in to an English radio programme from anywhere in the world.

This phrasal verb can’t be separated.

Test

The Mousetrap celebrates 50 years in the West End with a royal gala performance before _______ .

1. Queen, 2. queen, 3. the queen, 4. the Queen.

Joke

On the first day of college, the Dean addressed the students, pointing out some of the rules

„The female dormitory will be out-of-bounds for all male students, and the male dormitory to the female students. Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time.”

He continued, „Anybody caught breaking this rule the second time will be fined $60. Being caught a third time will incur a hefty fine of $180. Are there any questions?”

At this point, a male student in the crowd inquired: „How much for a season pass?”

Correct answer to the test question: 4. the Queen (Králik Róbert)

SZÓTÁR

One who condones evils is just as guilty as the one who perpetrates it – Aki elnézi a gonoszságot, ugyanolyan bűnös, mint aki elköveti azt

radio broadcast – rádióadás

royal gala performance – királyi gálaelőadás

the Dean addressed the students – a dékán beszédet mondott a hallgatóknak

pointing out some of the rules – rámutatott néhány szabályra

female dormitory – a női hálótermek

Anybody caught breaking this rule – bárki, akit rajtakapunk, hogy megszegi az előírást

will be fined – pénzbüntetést kap

„How much for a season pass?” – Mibe kerül egy szezonbérlet?