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Basic steps to being a good neighbour

If you follow a few basic rules of neighbourly etiquette and treating others with respect, it will be a lot easier
to create a more harmonious environment for yourself and your neighbours.
First of all, introduce yourself. Whether you're new in the neighbourhood or new residents have just moved
in on your block, it's always a good idea to say hello. You can ask or share about the local area (how you
recycle, when the garbage truck or the milkman comes, what shopping opportunities you have).
Keep your garden and yard neat and tidy. Meet the basic standards of yard maintenance by mowing, weed-
whacking and doing your best to keep your yard looking decent. Hire someone if you can't seem to get it
done yourself. Don't leave out gardening tools and toys all the time and do close your garage door.
Neighbours don't enjoy the thought that their property values go down because of a slob next door.
Park carefully. Be sure not to block anyone's access, or make them have to pull out of a very tight spot.
Park in front of your home, not your neighbour's. Avoid slamming your doors or shining your headlights
into your neighbour’s windows late at night, don't over-rev the engine of your car or motorcycle early in the
morning or late at night.
Control your pets. Remember that not everyone is an animal lover and your neighbour may be annoyed by
your pets if they are too loud, too hostile or too friendly. Keep your dog on a leash unless it is in your
backyard or inside your home. If your dog stays in the yard while you are away at work, ask a neighbor who
is at home during the day if they ever hear your dog.
They’ll appreciate your consideration and it's also the right thing to do.
Reach out to your neighbour or organize an activity together. Investing some time in getting to know the
neighbours will help keep relationships harmonious and make it easier to handle any problems that arise.
You can invite a neighbour over for a drink or a meal, offer to babysit their kids or pets, or even organize an
exercise group or a block party.

to treat – kezelni with respect – tisztelettel

environment – közeg, környezet to introduce yourself – bemutatkozni
resident – lakos
neat – ápolt tidy – rendes, rendezett
yard maintance – udvar rendbetartása
to mow – füvet nyírni tool – szerszám
weed-whacking – gyomlálás slob – lusta, rendetlen ember
to block access – elállni az utat
to slam – bevágni headlights – fényszóró
to over-rev the engine – túráztatni a motort
hostile – ellenséges on a leash – pórázon
to appreciate – értékelni to invest – befektetni
to handle – kezelni

1. A house that stands alone and is not joined to other buildings is a ………………
a. family house. b. detached house. c. condominium.
2. A small flat with one room is called a ………………
a. bedsit. b. gentleman flat. c. apartment.
3. A bungalow is a ……………….. house. 4. Most blocks of flats have a/an ………………..
a. one-floor b. two-floor c. wooden a. escalator. b. janitor. c. elevator.
5. I would like to rent a/an ……………….. flat in Stockholm for 2 months.
a. furniture b. unfurnished c. furnishings
6. When James was at college he had a …………… to save money.
a. roommate b. schoolmate c. landlord
7. A house in a row of similar houses joined together is a ………………..
a. twin house. b. terraced house. c. an apartment house.
8. Most houses in Europe are built in ……………….. 9. The tallest buildings are called ………………..
a. cement b. concrete c. brick a. high-risers. b. skyscrapers. c. light towers.
10. People often hang out washing in their ……………….
a. front garden b. staircase c. back garden
11. If you get a loan from the bank to buy a house you pay ……………….. .
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a. mortgage b. loan c. rent