Miért követik az emberek a trendeket?

by Vocafy Ellenőrzött

Angol (US) B1 15 kérdés Hírek és blogok

Fedezd fel, hogyan alakítják a barátok, a közösségi média, a gyakorlati igények és a személyes ízlés a mindennapi trendeket.

1. 1. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

   Miért szeretné Maya a kék kapucnis pulóvert?

   Maya: My hoodie still fits, but everyone in my group has a blue one now. I don't want to be the only person without one.

   • She needs something warmer.
   • She wants to feel part of the group.
   • She wants to replace a damaged hoodie.

   Figyeld meg, mit mond a többi emberről.

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   • She wants to feel part of the group.

   A hasonló ruhák viselése segíthet az embereknek abban, hogy úgy érezzék, tartoznak valahová.

2. 2. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

   Miért váltott Nina másik alkalmazásra?

   Nina: I liked our old app, but my book club moved to a new one. They share all the meeting plans there, so I switched too.

   • She wanted an app with fewer group messages.
   • She wanted to try the app before her friends.
   • She needed to keep up with her group's plans.

   Gondold át, hol oszt meg információkat a klub.

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   • She needed to keep up with her group's plans.

   Egy alkalmazás hasznosabbá válik, ha azok is használják, akikkel kommunikálsz.

3. 3. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

   What inspired Leo's new haircut?

   Leo: My favorite singer has this haircut. I loved how it looked, so I showed a picture of it to the stylist at the salon.

   • The appearance of someone he admires.
   • Advice from the person cutting his hair.
   • A request from his friends.

   Where did he first see the haircut?

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   • The appearance of someone he admires.

   People sometimes copy a public figure's style as a way to express their admiration.

4. 4. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

   Mitől hasznos ez a főzési trend Ava számára?

   Ava: I tried those one-pan dinners people keep sharing. Everything cooks in one pan, so there's less to wash after a busy day.

   • She can stop buying vegetables.
   • She has less cleaning to do.
   • She can cook without heating the food.

   Összpontosíts arra, mi történik főzés után.

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   • She has less cleaning to do.

   Egy trend azért terjedhet el, mert megold egy apró, mindennapi problémát.

5. 5. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

   Mi teszi vonzóvá Jess számára a rózsaszín italt?

   Omar: Does that new pink drink taste good?
   Jess: I'm not sure, but it looks great in photos. I want to post a picture of it on my page.

   • Its appearance would make a good post.
   • She already knows it tastes better than other drinks.
   • It costs less than her usual drink.

   Mit tervez Jess tenni az itallal?

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   • Its appearance would make a good post.

   Egyes trendek azért keltik fel a figyelmet, mert könnyű őket fotókon bemutatni.

6. 6. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

   Why is Ben considering going to the concert?

   Ben: I'm not a big fan of the band, but my friends are all going. If they have an amazing night, I'll regret missing it.

   • He wants to hear his favorite band.
   • He expects it to be his cheapest evening out.
   • He worries about missing an enjoyable experience.

   Think about the feeling he expects afterward.

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   • He worries about missing an enjoyable experience.

   Fear of missing out can encourage people to join activities they would not otherwise consider.

7. 7. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

   Miért vár Sara az okosóra megvásárlásával?

   Sara: I'd like the smartwatch everyone is talking about, but my bus pass comes first this month. Maybe I'll get the watch when it's on sale.

   • She has lost interest in the watch.
   • She needs to pay for something more important first.
   • She is waiting for her friends to approve.

   Figyeld meg, melyik vásárlásra kerül sor először.

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   • She needs to pay for something more important first.

   Az, hogy valakit érdekel egy trend, nem jelenti azt, hogy megengedheti magának, hogy azonnal kövesse.

8. 8. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

   Mit mutat ez a párbeszéd a divatról?

   Ella: Look at this old photo of Dad. His jacket looks like the ones in stores now!
   Max: He kept it. He could wear it again and look fashionable.

   • Older styles can become popular again.
   • Fashionable clothes must always be newly made.
   • A style can only be popular once.

   Hasonlítsd össze a régi fényképet a mai üzletekkel.

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   • Older styles can become popular again.

   A divat gyakran visszahozza a régebbi stílusokat, néha kisebb változtatásokkal.

9. 9. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

   Mi Priya terve?

   Priya: Those tiny bags look fun, but I'm not sure my things will fit. Could I borrow yours this weekend before I buy one?

   • To keep her friend's bag permanently.
   • To stop carrying a bag altogether.
   • To test the trend before spending money.

   Miért szeretne előbb kölcsönkérni egyet?

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   • To test the trend before spending money.

   Egy trend rövid ideig tartó kipróbálása segíthet valakinek eldönteni, hogy az megfelel-e a mindennapi igényeinek.

10. 10. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

    How is Dana responding to the fashion trend?

    Dana: I like the wide-leg pants people are wearing, but not the bright colors. I'll get a black pair that I can wear to work.

    • She is rejecting every part of the trend.
    • She is adapting the trend to her own situation.
    • She is copying the whole look exactly.

    Notice what she keeps and what she changes.

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    • She is adapting the trend to her own situation.

    Following a trend can be flexible: people can take one part and leave another.

11. 11. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

    What has made it easier for Will to get things fixed?

    Will: I used to replace small appliances when they broke because I didn't know where to get them fixed. Now there's a repair shop next to my grocery store, so I take them there.

    • He now has a convenient place to get things fixed.
    • New appliances have become cheaper.
    • He has learned to repair things on his own.

    Compare his old difficulty with the new location.

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    • He now has a convenient place to get things fixed.

    A behavior can spread more easily when local services make it convenient.

12. 12. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

    What is guiding Luis's decision?

    Luis: I've never been to either cafe, but that one has a long line. If so many people want its coffee, it might be worth trying.

    • His own experience of drinking coffee there.
    • Advice from someone who works there.
    • The choices of other customers.

    What information does he have before going in?

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    • The choices of other customers.

    People often use a crowd's choices as a clue, although popularity does not guarantee quality.

13. 13. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

    What seems to be changing Mia's mind?

    Mia: I didn't like those sneakers at first. But they keep showing up in videos, and now I'm starting to want a pair.

    • A lower price is making them attractive.
    • Seeing them repeatedly is making them more appealing.
    • Trying them on has shown her they are comfortable.

    What has changed since she first saw them?

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    • Seeing them repeatedly is making them more appealing.

    Repeated exposure can make a style feel familiar, which may increase interest in it.

14. 14. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

    Mit sugall ez a párbeszéd a trendekről?

    Alex: Everyone at my office has a small backpack. They're everywhere now!
    Rae: Really? I haven't seen anyone with one where I live.

    • A style becomes popular everywhere at the same time.
    • A style cannot be a trend if one person has not seen it.
    • A style can be common in one group but rare elsewhere.

    Ugyanazt az embercsoportot írják le?

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    • A style can be common in one group but rare elsewhere.

    Ami széles körben elterjedt trendnek tűnik, az lehet, hogy főként a körülöttünk lévő embereket és helyeket tükrözi.

15. 15. Válaszd ki a helyes választ.

    Why might Lena want another opinion before buying the shoes?

    Lena: This video creator says these shoes are the best he's ever worn.
    Noah: The shoe company paid him to make the video.
    Lena: Then I'll check what other people who bought them say too.

    • The creator has a financial reason to promote the shoes.
    • The payment proves that the shoes are uncomfortable.
    • The payment means the creator has never worn the shoes.

    Think about how payment could affect a recommendation.

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    • The creator has a financial reason to promote the shoes.

    A paid recommendation may be honest, but it is also advertising. Other opinions can give a fuller picture.