Virginia Evans Jenny Dooley - Express Publishing & EGIS Prime Time Plus to czteropoziomowy kurs ... • Student’s Book ... you book this tour in advance because it is very popular

Matura Prim

e Time Plus

Intermediate

Workbook &

Gram

mar Book

Virginia Evans - Jenny D

ooley

ISBN 978-1-4715-2182-9

Matura Prime Time Plus to czteropoziomowy kursprzeznaczony dla uczniów szkół ponadgimnazjalnychprzygotowujących się do nowego egzaminu maturalnego

na poziomie podstawowym i rozszerzonym.

Kurs łączy aktywną naukę języka angielskiego z poznawaniem ciekawych zagadnień

przedstawionych w sześciu modułachtematycznych. Matura Prime Time Plus Intermediate

odpowiada poziomowi B1/B2 w skali przyjętej przezRadę Europy.Matura Prime Time Plus:

• zgodność z wymaganiami ogólnymi i szczegółowymi podstawy programowej

• bogaty wybór zadań typu maturalnego w poszczególnych jednostkach lekcyjnych

• sekcje maturalne (Matura Skills) oferującedoskonałe przygotowanie do egzaminu maturalnegoobowiązującego od 2015 roku

• unikalny przewodnik ułatwiający opanowanieumiejętności tworzenia wypowiedzi pisemnych(Writing Bank)

• różnorodne ćwiczenia rozwijające umiejętnośćkrytycznego myślenia (THINK!) oraz zachęcające do korzystania z technologii informacyjno--komunikacyjnych (ICT)

• wskazówki wspierające rozwój samodzielnościuczniów (Study Skills)

• vademecum kulturowe (Culture Corner) oraz sekcje poświęcone tematyce pojawiającej się w programie nauczania innych przedmiotów (Curricular sections)

• regularne powtórki materiału (Language Review oraz Revision)

• repetytorium gramatyczne (Grammar Reference)

• specjalne sekcje służące powtarzaniu i utrwalaniu słownictwa (Vocabulary Bank)

KOMPONENTY:

• Student’s Book• interaktywny eBook• Workbook & Grammar Book

• Teacher’s Book• oprogramowanie do tablic interaktywnych• Class CDs• Test CD-ROM

CommonEuropeanFramework

Matura Prime Time PlusPrzygotowanie do egzaminu

maturalnego z kursem Matura Prime Time Plus

A2 Elementary Egzaminmaturalny

Poziompodstawowy

B1 Pre-Intermediate Egzaminmaturalny

Poziomrozszerzony

B1/B2 Intermediate

B2 Upper Intermediate

Virginia Evans

Jenny Dooley

konsultacja: Bożena Sendor-Gala

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Matura SkillsMatura Skills Poziom podstawowy


Matura Skills Poziom podstawowy 1

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Rozumienie ze słuchu(Dobieranie)Preparing for the task

1 Read the audio script. Use the underlined words to matchthe people (A – Anna or E – Ed) to the statements (1 and 2).

This task tests your ability to understand what individual speakerssay. Read the questions and underline the key words. Theycontain the information that you should listen for. Listen forwords/phrases that mean the same as the underlined words. Thenlisten and identify the speaker who says them. Sometimes, aspeaker says something which refers to the other person.

Rozumienietekstów pisanych(Wybór wielokrotny)Preparing for the task

3 Read the text, the questionstems and the choices (A-C).Use the underlined words inthe text to answer thequestions. Why are the otheranswer choices wrong?

The Grand Theatre will be hosting anexciting new comedy show nextmonth. Following huge success onLondon stages, A Laugh a Minute isnow touring the rest of the country.The show features some famous faces,as well as some promising newcomersto the comedy scene. Tickets are onsale now! Book soon for an evening ofnon-stop laughter! Discounts areavailable for large parties and students.

Anna: Ed, I can’t believe it’s the last day of school already! Finally,the holidays have arrived! Have you got anything excitingplanned?

Ed: Hi, Anna! Yeah, I’m actually going to be spending thesummer working on an organic farm. In today’s job market,I think having work experience is just as important ashaving qualifications.

Anna: Fantastic! You’ll make some extra cash and it’ll definitelywork in your favour when you apply for university. MaybeI should do the same. I really want a job as a vet later onand it would probably help my chances if I had some hands-on experience.

Ed: Go for it! You could volunteer at the local animal shelter.They’re always looking for help.

1 I believe that on-the-job training and formal education are equally important. ................

2 I would like to work with animals in the future. ................

This task requires you to read a longtext and answer five multiple choicequestions. Four questions test for detailwhile the last question tests the mainidea of the text or the author’sintention. For questions about specificinformation, underline the key wordsand look for paraphrased informationwithin the text. Be aware, though, thatall of the answer options make referenceto the content of the text in some way,so be careful of distractors.

1 The author’s intention in the textis to ....... a theatre performance.A analyse B advertiseC complain about

2 The text is mainly aboutA the London comedy scene.B an entertainment event.C students’ parties.

3 People can buy ticketsA immediately. B next month.C soon.

2 Usłyszysz dwukrotnie rozmowę Emmyi Grega na temat recyklingu. Odpowiedz na pytania 1–5zgodnie z treścią nagrania. Zaznacz znakiem Xodpowiednią kratkę (E – Emma lub G – Greg).

E G(Emma) (Greg)

Which person1 is getting rid of something by putting

it in the bin?

2 describes environmental benefits of recycling?

3 blames companies more than individuals?

4 thinks people should have to pay money if they don’t recycle?

5 suggests a way to make recycling easier?



City of the Dead

Do you love to discover new places but find guided tours a bit of a bore? Maybe you’d prefer something moreweird, wild and wickedly funny? Then, Edinburgh’s famous City of the Dead tour is for you! In the heart ofScotland’s beautiful capital city this is sightseeing with a difference. On this tour, you’ll be thrilled and chilledby scary stories, fascinating history and dark humour, all in the good company of a friendly guide … andpossibly a ghost or two!The first stop on the tour is Edinburgh’s legendary underground city. Underneath today’s streets is a forgottenland of tunnels and chambers where an entire population once lived in misery. You won’t believe people couldhave lived down there! It’s pitch black, damp and airless. During the eighteenth century, the smallunderground rooms were used for all sorts of illegal and evil activities. Some say the dark tunnels are hauntedby the ghosts of people murdered there! If you survive the first part of the walk, your next stop is Greyfriars Cemetery. This graveyard is famous for themysterious supernatural activity that goes on around one grave in particular. This special burial site is said tobe occupied by a ghost known as ‘The Mackenzie Poltergeist’. People report sightings of a white figure anddead animals, and experience unexplained smells and strange sounds. Since 1999, there have been 450documented ‘attacks’ by the ghost. As they walked around the graveyard, people have felt something pulltheir hair, grab their arms or hit them gently on the back!Visitors come away from this tour with unforgettable memories and, sometimes, an unusual souvenir; manyhave gone home with a mysterious cut, bruise or burn! Though nothing dangerous has ever happened, thiswalk is not for the fainthearted. You will experience fear and fun in equal measure! It is recommended thatyou book this tour in advance because it is very popular. Tours leave from Edinburgh Castle every evening at 8 pm. More information about special discounts, group bookings and gift vouchers is available on the website.So, sign up … if you dare!

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4 Przeczytaj tekst. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, zgodną z treścią tekstu.Zakreśl literę A, B, C albo D.

1 On this tour you will A make new friends.B be tired, cold and bored. C have a guide dressed as a ghost.D learn interesting things about the past.

2 Underneath Edinburgh’s streets there areA walls painted black.B poor lighting conditions.C people living in tunnels.D airy and spacious rooms.

3 Greyfriars Cemetery is well-known becauseA it is apparently haunted.B there is only one grave.C of a special news report. D someone famous is buried there.

4 On the website, you canA buy souvenir gifts.B follow a popular blog.C book tours of Edinburgh Castle.D find out about reduced-price tickets.

5 The author has written the article to A provide an outline of Scottish history.B advertise an unusual form of entertainment.C present evidence that proves ghosts are real.D describe a personal experience of a tourist

activity.


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Wypowiedź pisemna(E-mail nieoficjalny)

7 Read the rubric and do the writing task.

Niedawno po raz pierwszy uprawiałeś/-aś sport ekstremalny.Napisz e-mail (80-130 słów) do swojegoangielskojęzycznego przyjaciela, w którym:• napiszesz kiedy, gdzie i z kim uprawiałeś/-aś ten sport,• opiszesz tą dyscyplinę,• wskażesz pozytywne i negatywne strony tej formyaktywności,• napiszesz, jaką inną dyscyplinę sportów ekstremalnychplanujesz wypróbować w przyszłości.

6 W zadaniach 1–5 wybierz wyraz, którypoprawnie uzupełnia luki w obydwu zdaniach. Zakreślliterę A, B albo C.

1 I’ve got a history ........ after lunch break.Exam revision is an important ........ in time management. A class B exercise C lesson

2 We arrived ........ because we wanted the best seats.They showed a(n) ........ model of their invention to the headof the company.A early B first C old

3 Susan is visiting her grandmother ........ the hospital this evening.Poor Lorrie has been ........ poor health for the past few months. A at B in C of

4 There’s ........ space in the garden to plant our own vegetables. In fact ........ of the world’s most deadly snakes can be foundin Australia. A some B enough C many

5 Surgeons ........ a lot of respect for the important work they do.How many days off work did you ........?A take B deserve C get

This task requires you to read twosentences and identify the meaningof each. Note that two options mayfit two of the sentences, but only oneoption fits both.

b) Read the dictionaryentries for the followingwords. Choose the wordthat correctly completesthe gap in both sentences1 and 2.

A see B look C seem

see = to perceive with the eyeslook (at) = to direct the eyes towardssth/to give one’s attention to sthlook = to appear to beseem = to give a certain impression

• rozumienie ze słuchu (dobieranie)• rozumienie tekstów pisanych (wybór wielokrotny)• znajomość środków językowych (wybór wielokrotny):

uzupełnianie luk w dwóch zdaniach• wypowiedź pisemna (e-mail nieoficjalny)

GOOD ✓ VERY GOOD ✓✓ EXCELLENT ✓✓✓

Check your Progress

Znajomośćśrodkówjęzykowych(Wybór wielokrotny – uzupełnianie luk w dwóch zdaniach)Preparing for the task

5 a) Read sentences 1 and 2.Then underline the correctmeaning of each sentencein A and B.

1 If you ............ at flight prices, I’lltake care of the accommodation.

2 Be careful when you’re talkingto strangers. People may ............friendly but they could bedangerous.

A Sentence 1 asks you to checksomething/if you can seesomething.

B Sentence 2 describes how agroup of people appear/what agroup of people are watching.



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1 Read the audio script. Pay attention to theunderlined words and use them to answerquestions 1 and 2. Which words/ phraseshelped you decide?

Rozumienie tekstówpisanych(Dobieranie)Preparing for the task

3 a) Read the headings A and B. Match thewords in the list to the underlinedwords in the headings.

A OWNING AN ANIMALB PROTECTING YOUR HOME

• possess • defend • keep • safeguard • watch over

b) Read the paragraph and decide whichheading from Ex. 3a best matches it.Underline the words that helped you.

One suggestion is to look out of the window at thehorizon instead of reading inside the car. You canalso try drinking ginger or peppermint tea beforemaking your journey. This will help fight the nausea.It might also be helpful to practise acupressure – bypressing on the inside of your wrist.

Keeping a dog can discourage burglars fromentering your home. When a thief sees a barkinganimal in the garden, he will be afraid of beingdiscovered, as the noise will alert others to thefact that something is wrong. Even if you don’tfancy the responsibility that goes with keeping adog, you can always place a ‘Beware of Dog’ signon your garden gate. It usually makes a thief thinktwice about breaking in.

1 The recording is aboutA problems experienced by passengers.B how to amuse yourself while travelling.

2 The speaker’s intention is toA explain why travel sickness occurs.B advise people how to deal with travel

sickness.

2 Usłyszysz dwukrotniecztery wypowiedzi, które łączy tematzdrowia. Do każdej wypowiedzi (1–4)dopasuj odpowiadające jej zdanie (A–E).Wpisz rozwiązania do tabeli. Jedno zdaniezostało podane dodatkowo i nie pasuje dożadnej wypowiedzi.

This speakerA invites listeners to send in their remedies.B suggests that their job can cause health

problems.C recommends trying out

something new.D compares two different methods

of treatment.E says they were mistaken about their health

problem.

Speaker 1Speaker 2Speaker 3Speaker 4

This task tests global understanding of therecordings. To identify the speaker’s intention,think about why the speaker is talking. Toidentify the main idea, think about the wholerecording rather than details.

This task tests the main idea of each part of thetext. Read the text and decide what each part ofthe text is about. Then read the headings and – without paying too much attention to details – match them to the corresponding parts of thetext.



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4 Przeczytaj tekst o zabezpieczeniudomu. Dobierz właściwy nagłówek (A–F) do każdej z oznaczonych części tekstu (1–4).Dwa nagłówki zostały podane dodatkowo i nie pasują do żadnej części tekstu.

A Make an arrangement with someoneB Keep things neat and tidyC Remember to lock upD Don’t leave things on displayE Avoid costly possessionsF Practise a little deception

HOME SECURITYIt’s not just locks and alarm systems that protect your

home. Consider these other useful tips.

Leaving valuable items lying around will onlytempt thieves to break into your house. If you have anexpensive laptop in full view on a desk by a window,either rearrange the furniture or close the curtains. Thesame thing is true for outside your home. For instance,a brand new racing bike in the garden suggests youhave other expensive goodies inside. Keep it out ofsight in a shed or garage, or store it in the hallway ofyour house.

The time most break-ins occur is during the daywhen people are out at work. You can leave thetelevision on or music playing to make thieves thinkthere is someone at home. Leaving a light switched onis another way to fool them, but can run up yourelectricity bill if you’re not careful. To avoid thishappening, why not arrange to have energy-efficientbulbs installed? They last longer, saving you money andhelping the environment at the same time.

Afraid of forgetting your keys and gettinglocked out? Don’t keep a spare set under the doormator in a flowerpot. This is a dangerous practice becausesomeone could very well see you getting your sparekey out of its hiding place. That would be like an openinvitation for them to let themselves in later. If youmust have a back-up set of keys, it’s better to leavethem with a trustworthy neighbour.

Looking after your garden can help you keepyour home safe. Shrubs and trees that have becomeovergrown can provide welcome hiding places forburglars. They can sit outside unseen waiting for theright moment to break into your house. You don’t haveto cut down everything in your garden! Just make suretall branches are cut back so they don’t cover upperstorey windows. This will make it much more difficultfor thieves to attempt a break-in.

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Mind your MannersIn today’s fast-paced world good old-fashionedmanners sometimes get overlooked. Certainly,there is 1) .......... demand for traditional Swissfinishing schools, where rich young ladies learn thefiner points of social etiquette. They have all shut2) .......... in recent years with the exception of VillaPierrefeu in Geneva. There, around a dozen femalestudents pay 20,000 dollars for a six-week course3) .......... them in appropriate dress, conversationand table manners. One of the challenges they faceis learning to delicately peel an orange using aknife and fork while 4) .......... polite small talk withother diners. The school also teaches its studentshow to entertain guests at home, while beingaware of international differences in culture andmanners. These are useful 5) .......... for businesspeople to have, so Villa Pierrefeu probably won’tbe closing its doors just yet. In fact, it plans toaccept male students in the near future.

1 A smaller B less C fewer2 A down B up C out3 A instructing B teaching C showing4 A having made B make C making5 A talents B gifts C skills

This task tests both grammar and lexis. Pay attentionto the words before and after each gap. This willhelp you decide what kind of word is needed.

6 Przeczytaj tekst. Z podanychodpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, tak abyotrzymać logiczny i gramatycznie poprawnytekst. Zakreśl literę A, B albo C.

Znajomość środkówjęzykowych(Wybór wielokrotny – uzupełnianie luk w tekście)Preparing for the task

5 Choose the correct word. Do the sentencestest grammar (G) or lexis (L)?

1 Colin couldn’t believe he got such high ........ inthe test.A points B marks C figures

2 Pam ........ a gap-year before she starts university.A is taking B takes C has taken



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Wypowiedź pisemna(Wpis na blogu)

9 Read the rubric and do thewriting task.

Prowadzisz blog podróżniczy na tematciekawych miejsc turystycznych. Zredagujwpis (80-130 słów) o egzotycznym miejscu,które ostatnio odwiedziłeś/-aś. We wpisie:• poinformuj czytelników, dlaczegowybrałeś/-aś to miejsce,• opisz, co można w tym miejscu zwiedzić

i co można tam robić,• udziel czytelnikom rady związanej

z pobytem w tym miejscu,• przedstaw temat kolejnego wpisu.

• rozumienie ze słuchu (dobieranie)• rozumienie tekstów pisanych (dobieranie)

• znajomość środków językowych (wybór wielokrotny):uzupełnianie luk w tekścieparafraza zdań

• wypowiedź pisemna (wpis na blogu)GOOD ✓ VERY GOOD ✓✓ EXCELLENT ✓✓✓

Check your Progress

(Wybór wielokrotny – parafraza zdań)Preparing for the task

7 Identify the item A, B or C that is NOT of asimilar meaning.

1 How was the lesson?A What was the lesson like?B How did the lesson go?C Was there a lesson?

This task requires you to match the boldedsections of sentences with the answer choice thathas the same meaning. Pay attention to the wordsin bold. Look for synonymous words and phrasesin the possible answers.

8 W zadaniach 1–5 spośródpodanych opcji (A–C) wybierz tę, któramoże najlepiej zastąpić zaznaczonyfragment. Zakreśl literę A, B albo C.

1 I don’t feel well. I think I’m coming down witha cold.A catching B fighting off C recovering from

2 Leanne picked up the spider, since she isn’tbothered by insects.A is fond of B can’t standC isn’t scared of

3 We set off early so that we wouldn’t bedelayed by traffic.A arrived B left C travelled

4 Sharon came across a souvenir shop on herway to the beach.A looked for B went to C found

5 Food from the new restaurant is worth themoney.A high quality B very cheap C good value



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In this task there are two types of questions. Onetype asks about the context of the recording. Forquestions like these, listen for references to whothe speakers are or where you can hear therecording. The other type of questions in thistask asks about specific information in therecording. Think of ways the key words in thequestion could be paraphrased in the recording.This will help you answer the question.

Rozumienie ze słuchu(Wybór wielokrotny)Preparing for the task

1 a) Read the audio script and answer thequestion below. Pay attention to thewords in bold. Why are two of thechoices wrong?

2 Usłyszysz dwukrotniesześć tekstów. Z podanych odpowiedziwybierz właściwą, zgodną z treścią nagrania.Zakreśl literę A, B albo C.

Tekst 1This announcement is heard on

A a train. B an aeroplane. C a coach.

Tekst 2The party planning website allows users to

A blog about parties they have been to.B find out about different party ideas.C book an entertainer.

Tekst 3The hotel offers free

A beach activities. B yoga lessons.C gourmet food.

Tekst 4The travel agent suggests an all-inclusive holidaybecause

A it’s cheaper than self-catering.B the hotel’s food is much tastier.C you don’t need to exchange money.

Tekst 5When renting a car, the speaker says people should

A rent from the city centre.B compare the costs.C buy a road map.

Tekst 6The speakers in this recording are

A siblings. B friends. C colleagues.

This conversation takes placeA at an airport.B at a train station.C in a café.

b) Read the audio script again and answerthe question below. Pay attention tothe underlined words. Why are two ofthe choices wrong?

The member of staff tells the man thatA his train departs in a quarter of an hour.B window seats are more expensive.C there is an accident on the line.

A: Good morning sir, what can I do for you?B: I’d like a first class ticket to Manchester Airport.A: No problem, do you have a seat preference?B: Yes, I’d like a window seat if possible.A: OK, that will be £45.00. Here is your ticket. The

next service to the airport leaves in fifteen minutesfrom platform 4.

B: Great, just enough time to grab a coffee. Thankyou very much.

A: Have a safe trip!



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In this task, you have to complete the gaps inthe text so that it forms a logical and cohesivewhole. Read the missing sentences and underlinethe key words. Look for words/phrases in thetext which form a logical connection with themissing sentences. It is important to readcarefully both before and after each gap.

Rozumienie tekstówpisanych(Dobieranie)

Preparing for the task

3 Read sentences 1-3 and look at theunderlined words. Read sentences A-C andmatch them to sentences 1-3. Whichwords/phrases helped you decide?

The weather is a very interesting topic ofconversation.We can accurately forecast what weatherwill occur.Severe weather can be very dangerous.

A Therefore, we can be prepared for differentconditions.

B Flooding and storms can cause a lot of damageto an area.

C Lots of people speak about it and find itfascinating.

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4 Przeczytaj tekst, z któregousunięto trzy zdania. Wpisz w luki (1–3)litery, którymi oznaczono brakujące zdania(A–E), tak aby otrzymać logiczny i spójnytekst. Dwa zdania zostały podanedodatkowo i nie pasują do żadnej luki.

Something fishy is going on ...

We’ve all heard of the phrase ‘it’s raining cats anddogs’, but what about ‘it’s raining fish and frogs’?

People in countries as far apart as Englandand India have reported seeing creatures such asfish, frogs and other pond life falling from cloudshigh in the sky. Scientists claim that these incidents are most likelycaused by a tornado. It is thought that the suddenchange in air pressure can cause fish and othercreatures to be sucked up into the atmosphere. Thetornado can move so quickly that the fish oftenland very much alive and sometimes hundreds ofmiles away from where they started out.The fish were collected by the town’s 650 residentsput into buckets of water in the hope of revivingthem. The stunned creatures had been almostfrozen during their journey through such highaltitudes. It seems unlikely that tornadoes can cause the skyto rain golf balls, sugar lumps and even meat,although all these have been reported. Butfor now, perhaps having an umbrella in the rain iseven more important than we first thought!

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A Puzzled scientists are still looking for otherpossible explanations.

B In the early 1980s, residents had reporteda similar case.

C One incident of this kind occurred in 2010,in Lajamanu in Australia.

D We shouldn’t believe all the reports we hear.E All around the globe there are stories of

a fishy rainfall.



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Znajomośćśrodkówjęzykowych(Wybór wielokrotny – uzupełnianie minidialogów)Preparing for the task

5 Read sentences 1-4 and thensituations A-D. Match thesentences to the situations inwhich they would most likelybe heard.

What time does it leave?I’ll have one kilo.I’d like two seats in the backrow.What is the soup of the day?

This person is A in the cinema.B at the market.C at the bus station.D in a restaurant.

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This task consists of two or three-part dialogues with one exchangemissing in each of them. First, readthe first available line of theexchange and try to imagine inwhat context the speakers aretalking. Then try to think of anumber of possible responses thatcould fit in the gap. See if any ofthese responses match the

6 Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi (1–5),wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób. Zakreślliterę A, B albo C.

1 X: How long does the trip take?Y: ...............X: Glad to hear it.

A It’s been a long time. B Not really!C Not very long.

2 X: How about going for some ice cream?Y: ...............

A It was nice. B Sure, I’d love to.C Yes, that’s it.

3 X: Have you finished your science homework?Y: ...............X: Me too.

A Yes, I did it last night. B It was very difficult.C Yes, I will do it later.

4 X: I’m not feeling very well.Y: ...............

A I doubt it. B That’s a shame.C Good for you.

5 X: Would you like to go to the theatre?Y: ...............

A I’ve seen it. B No, I don’t feel like it.C Yes, but I didn’t enjoy it.

Wypowiedź pisemna(E-mail nieoficjalny)

7 Read the rubric and do the writing task.

Wygrałeś/-aś w tym tygodniu nagrodę w szkole. Napisz e-mail(80-130 słów) do swojej angielskojęzycznej przyjaciółki, w którym:• poinformujesz, za co otrzymałeś/-aś nagrodę,• opiszesz okoliczności, w jakich nagroda została Ci wręczona,• opiszesz swoje odczucia związane z jej otrzymaniem,• zapytasz przyjaciółkę, czy kiedykolwiek otrzymała jakąś nagrodęi poprosisz o szczegółowe informacje na ten temat.

• rozumienie ze słuchu (wybór wielokrotny)• rozumienie tekstów pisanych (dobieranie)

• znajomość środków językowych (wybór wielokrotny):uzupełnianie minidialogów

• wypowiedź pisemna (e-mail nieoficjalny)GOOD ✓ VERY GOOD ✓✓ EXCELLENT ✓✓✓

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Rozumienie ze słuchu(Prawda/Fałsz)Preparing for the task

1 a) Read the sentences (1-3). Then replacethe underlined words/phrases withappropriate words from the list.

• expensive • heading for • hiring • staff

1 Rebecca is going to her job interview. ........2 The supermarket is taking on new

employees. ........3 Driving lessons are costly. ........

Rozumienie tekstówpisanych(Wybór wielokrotny)

Preparing for the task

3 Read the three statements (A-C). Whichstatement refers to: the author’s intention?the main idea of the text? specificinformation? Use the underlinedwords/phrases to answer the questions.

A The author explains the need for a new sportscentre.

B Football training times have been changed toSunday mornings.

C The text is about a sports event that tookplace recently.

b) Read the audio script and mark thesentences in Ex. 1a as T (True) orF (False).

In this task, you are listening for specific details.Read the sentences and underline the key words.Sometimes these key words are rephrased in therecording. Before you listen, try to think of otherwords with the same meaning as the underlinedwords/phrases. This task tests your ability to identify specific

detail, the main idea and the author’s intentionin three separate texts. Learn to identify words/phrases in the questions that specify what typeof question is being asked (e.g. explain, criticise,apologise for intention and the text is about, themain point of the text is for main idea.)

2 Usłyszysz dwukrotniedialog dwóch osób na temat rozmowykwalifikacyjnej. Zaznacz literą T lub F, którezdania są zgodne z treścią nagrania (T – True), a które nie (F – False).

1 Mark is feeling confident about his interview. ........

2 Mark has experience working withyoung people. ........

3 Mark is fully qualified for the new job. ........4 Laurie is going to enter a photography

competition. ........5 Mark thinks there are advantages

to self-employment. ........

Joe: Hi, Rebecca. Where are you off to?Rebecca: Hello, Joe. I’m heading for the job centre.

I’m looking for some part-time work sothat I can save up some money.

Joe: What are you saving for? I’ve heard thelocal supermarket is hiring weekend staff.You could try there.

Rebecca: I want to learn to drive but the lessons arequite expensive. Thanks for the informationJoe! I’ll hand in an application.

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4 Przeczytaj trzy tekstyzwiązane ze sportem. Z podanychodpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, zgodnąz treścią tekstu. Zakreśl literę A, B albo C.

Dear Sir or Madam,I am a keen skateboarder and I live in the centre oftown. I’ve been looking for places to practisebecause lots of people complain when my friendsand I skateboard in the busy streets. Since the parkbehind the town hall isn’t used for anything else, Iwas thinking that it would be a good idea to builda skate park there. That way, skaters would have aplace to work on their skills without risking thesafety of others. I kindly ask that the councilconsider building a skate park when plans for thepark’s development are discussed. Yours faithfully,Maurice Walsh

A

1 Maurice wrote the letter to A complain that skateboarding is a danger to

the public. B describe how he and his friends enjoy their

spare time. C suggest the council provides skateboarding

facilities.

The BBC has announced that it will broadcast morewomen’s football in the future. This is because of agrowing demand from the public. Women’sfootball is gaining popularity across the nation and,as a result, viewers would like to watch the sporton television. Currently, the BBC dedicates a lot oftime to men’s football matches and this is likely tocontinue. However, in the interests of balance, theTV company has promised to provide equal supportto women’s football competitions. The femalenational league will be televised later this month.

B

2 The text is aboutA viewers’ complaints to the BBC.B women’s sport in the media.C football competition results.

As I stood on the bridge, my heart raced and mylegs shook. “This is crazy!” I cried, both fear andexcitement in my trembling voice. I moved closer tothe edge. The drop was huge!“You can do it!” my friend screamed. We had bothwanted to do a bungee jump for ages. A holiday inAustralia provided the perfect opportunity andwe’d saved up every penny for this once in alifetime leap! I looked out at the blue waters below me and feltan overwhelming sense of freedom. It was time tofly! From behind me, I heard the countdown, “3, 2,1…”.

C

3 The narrator had saved up money forA a unique experience.B a flight to Australia. C her entire lifetime.

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5 Underline the sections of the sentences (1-3) that match the Polish translation.

1 She is planning a party for her cousin’s birthdayon Saturday. (planuje przyjęcie)

2 We are still waiting for the rain to stop so thatwe can go out. (wciąż czekamy na)

3 You should book your tickets for the theatre nowbefore they sell out. (powinieneś zarezerwowaćbilety)

This task presents sentences in which a shortsection, usually a clause, is translated into Polish.You have to choose the correct Englishtranslation from the three answer choices. Lookfor words that help you decide what grammaticalor lexical structure is required. Be careful of ‘falsefriends’ (words in Polish and English that lookthe same but have a different meaning).



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6 W zadaniach 1–5 spośródpodanych opcji (A–C) wybierz tę, która jesttłumaczeniem fragmentu podanego w nawiasie, poprawnie uzupełniającym lukę.Zakreśl literę A, B albo C.

1 Dave (zarabia na życie) ................................................................................ as a car mechanic.A is applying for a jobB has found a jobC earns his living

2 You suggested going out tonight.(Co masz na myśli?)..........................................................................A Do you mind if we don’t?B What do you have in mind?C Would you mind going out?

3 When (planujesz zapisać się) ........................................................................................ the gym?A do you plan to go toB would you like to go toC are you planning to join

4 You (powinieneś zarezerwować bilety) ........................................................................................early to avoid missing out.A should book your ticketsB must buy your ticketsC should book your seats

5 Beth (chodziła codziennie na siłownię) .........................................................................................to get in shape for her holiday.A went to the gym every dayB had a daily trainingC trained at the gym every weekday

Wypowiedź pisemna(Wpis na blogu)


Dołączyłeś/-aś ostatnio do klubu rozrywki.Podziel się swoimi wrażeniami na blogu(80-130 słów).• Opisz klub, do którego dołączyłeś/-aś.• Napisz, jaką formę spędzania czasu wolnego

wybrałeś/-aś i uzasadnij swój wybór.• Opisz, jak zwykle wygląda spotkanie

członków klubu.• Wspomnij o innych aktywnościach, które

masz nadzieję wypróbować w klubie.

• rozumienie ze słuchu (prawda/fałsz)• rozumienie tekstów pisanych (wybór wielokrotny)

• znajomość środków językowych (wybór wielokrotny):tłumaczenie fragmentów zdań

• wypowiedź pisemna (wpis na blogu)


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2 Usłyszysz dwukrotnie trzyteksty. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierzwłaściwą, zgodną z treścią nagrania. Zakreślliterę A, B albo C.

Tekst 1.The caller’s intention is to

A inform the woman about some good news.B encourage the woman to enter a competition.C persuade the woman to buy a holiday to Bali.

Tekst 2.The recording is about

A the current music charts. B why people should go on camping holidays.C an upcoming entertainment event.

Tekst 3.The speaker is addressing

A passengers on a cruise ship.B tourists in a dining room.C holidaymakers staying in France.


1 Read the three statements (A-C). Whichstatement refers to: the speaker’sintention? the main idea of the text? thecontext of the situation?

A The speaker is recommending holidaydestinations for couples.

B The speakers are at a theatre performance.C The recording is about where to get the

cheapest flight deals.

Read the questions. Before you listen to therecordings, underline the key words. This will giveyou an idea of what you should listen for andwhether you are listening for clues about thespeaker’s intention (why the speaker says whatthey say), the main idea of the recording (whatthe recording is about) or the context of therecording (where the recording takes place, whothe speaker is, etc.).

When you read the paragraphs, take note of keyvocabulary. To match the statements to the texts,look for language within the questions that refersto the key words and phrases in the paragraphs.


3 Read the sentences and pay attention tothe underlined words. Match the sentences(1-4) to the sentences (A-D).

Animals in captivity will often show signsof stress. Endangered animals that are physicallyattractive get bigger donations.Sometimes, brightly coloured skin is awarning sign that an animal is dangerous.Hunting at night requires excellenteyesight.

A Lots of poisonous creatures are colourful andeye-catching.

B Nocturnal animals need to see their prey in thedark.

C Being locked in a cage can cause strangebehaviour.

D People give a lot of money towards pandasbecause they look cute and cuddly.

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2

3

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4 Przeczytaj tekst podzielony natrzy akapity. Do każdego zdania (1–4) dopasujwłaściwy akapit (A–C). Wpisz rozwiązania dotabeli. Jeden akapit pasuje do dwóch zdań.

Read the text carefully to get the gist of it.Identify what is missing in each gap (noun,adjective, etc.). Carefully select the word thatbest fits each gap and decide what form it shouldtake. Read the completed text to see if it makessense.

Save the beesSince the 1990s, bee populations across Europe

have suffered a serious decline. Environmentalists arevery worried about the survival of bee species. Thereare a number of reasons thought to be the cause oftheir decline, including climate change, disease andhabitat loss. However, the main reason is pesticides.Pesticides are chemicals used in commercial agricultureto kill the pests that damage crops. These chemicals aresprayed in large amounts throughout the countryside.Sadly, some pesticides are poisonous to bees.

Bees play an essential role in our foodproduction. Not only do bees make honey but, moreimportantly, they pollinate the plants that we eat.When a bee lands on the flower of a plant, pollensticks to its body. The bee then flies to another plantwhere the pollen rubs off and onto a different flower.As a result, the plant reproduces. In Europe, over 4000kinds of vegetables grow this way and a third of allthe food we eat depends on this process happening. Itwould cost us an estimated €265 billion every year ifwe didn’t have bees.

Fortunately, there are ways to help. Firstly, wecan spread the word about what’s happening. It’simportant that people are aware of howenvironmental issues affect the world. There are manyorganisations, such as Greenpeace, who are workingto save the bees and who welcome support from thepublic. Also, we could buy organic fruit and vegetablesthat are free of pesticides, or we can even becomebee-keepers ourselves! Just planting some wildflowers in your garden will make a small but valuabledifference. Let’s be kind to nature’s tiny workers! Afterall, they put food on our tables.

A

B

C

In this paragraph the author1 explains the importance of bees.2 describes a threat to insects.3 suggests buying a certain type of food.4 states the effect of bees on crops.

Znajomość środkówjęzykowych(Zadanie z luką z podanymi wyrazami)Preparing for the task

5 a) Look at the sentence and the word inbrackets. What part of speech isneeded to fill in the gap?

Toby’s allergies are ................ than mine. (bad)

b) Which of these words best completesthe sentence?

• worse • worst

c) Complete the gaps with an appropriateword based on the one in brackets.What part of speech is each?

1 Have you ...................... at the doctor’s surgeryyet? (register)

2 My grandmother is having trouble with.......................... teeth. (she)

3 The .......................... is scheduled for nextThursday afternoon. (operate)

4 He still .......................... from panic attacks attimes. (suffer)



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• rozumienie ze słuchu (wybór wielokrotny)• rozumienie tekstów pisanych (dobieranie)• znajomość środków językowych:

zadanie z luką z podanymi wyrazamizadanie z luką bez podanych wyrazów

• wypowiedź pisemna (artykuł)


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6 Przeczytaj tekst. Uzupełnijkażdą lukę (1–4), przekształcając jeden zwyrazów z ramki w taki sposób, aby powstał spójny i logiczny tekst. Wymagana jest pełnapoprawność gramatyczna i ortograficznawpisywanych wyrazów. Dwa wyrazy zostałypodane dodatkowo i nie pasują do żadnej luki.

• possible • emotion • advice• relative • exhaust • hurt

8 Przeczytaj tekst. Uzupełnij każdąlukę (1–4) jednym wyrazem, tak aby powstałspójny i logiczny tekst. Wymagana jest pełnapoprawność gramatyczna i ortograficznawpisywanych wyrazów.

Getting some ‘shuteye’

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder whereby aperson cannot fall asleep or stay asleep. As a result,they may not get the rest they require to stayhealthy. This condition is 1) ..........................common and can occur at any age. However, it ismore likely to affect the elderly. Insomnia has manycauses, including work-related stress, relationshiptroubles or 2) .......................... anxiety. It can beboth a short or long term problem.Sleep is essential to our health and well-being. Notgetting enough sleep can lead to physical3) .........................., bad moods and depression. Alack of mental energy can affect a person’smemory, focus and learning so it could causeproblems at work or school. Insomnia can also belife-threatening. Driving or operating machinerywhen tired is very dangerous. If you are sufferingfrom insomnia, you 4) .......................... to seekprofessional help from your doctor immediately.

Is street art such a crime?A young British man faces two years in jail1) .................... damaging public property with graffiti.Jamie Roberts, a 19-year-old art student, spray-painted a train station wall. Police were able todiscover his identity from CCTV footage. Interestingly,Jamie has received a great 2) ................... of supportfrom his local community with hundreds of peopleprotesting against his arrest. They believe the graffitiis not an act of vandalism but a skilful piece of art.Found in every major city, graffiti is used as a way foryoung people to 3) ..................... themselves and theirideas. In fact, a number of famous artists today areactually paid to spray-paint their designs in thestreets. On the other hand, 4) ..................... to theauthorities, Jamie is a criminal.

(Zadanie z luką bez podanych wyrazów)Preparing for the task

7 a) Read the sentences. Choose what typeof word is missing in each sentence.

1 Homelessness is a problem ......................... iscommon in most large cities. relative pronoun/adjective

2 Homeless shelters ......................... beds, foodand safety for those who need it. noun/verb

3 Homeless people can get ......................... livesback on track with the right support. possessive adjective/possessive pronoun

b) Write the correct word in the gap.

Read the whole text for general meaning. Identifywhat kind of word is missing (noun, verb, modaletc.). Decide which word best completes the gap.Read the text again to see if it makes sense.

Wypowiedź pisemna(Artykuł)


Coraz więcej nastolatków decyduje się naroczną przerwę w nauce przed podjęciemstudiów. Napisz artykuł (200-250 słów), w którym przedstawisz pozytywne i negatywne skutki rocznej przerwy w nauce i wyrazisz swoją opinię na ten temat.



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2 Usłyszysz dwukrotniecztery wypowiedzi na temat pracy. Do każdejwypowiedzi (1–4) dopasuj odpowiadające jejzdanie (A–E). Jedno zdanie zostało podanedodatkowo i nie pasuje do żadnej wypowiedzi.

The speaker suggests thatA variety in a job keeps it interesting. B working with young people is very rewarding.C you should match your job to your personality. D being successful is more important than being

completely honest. E time spent at home is equally

important as time spentin work.

In Lancaster, California in the USA, there is a veryspecial road. The road, which was designed by a carmanufacturer to be used in an advert, has groovesbuilt into it so that 1) when a car drives over thegrooves at 55 mph it plays a tune. A lot of peopleplay instruments such as the piano, the violin orthe guitar, but 2) they’ve probably never thoughtof playing their car. Unfortunately, the companyhad to cover up the grooves because, believe it ornot, 3) people living nearby complained about thenoise.

This task tests recognition of detail. Read thequestions and underline the key words. Theycontain the information that you should listen for.


1 Read the audio script. Which sentence (A-C)best matches what the speaker says? Usethe underlined words and phrases toanswer the question.

Rozumienie tekstówpisanych(Wybór wielokrotny)Preparing for the task

3 a) Read the questions and possibleanswers. Which one is asking forspecific/general information from thetext?

1 The text is aboutA driving guidelines.B advertising methods.C an unusual feature.D musical instruments.

2 The author states that the highwayA has noisy neighbours.B was made to sell a product.C had to be rebuilt.D has too many bumps on it.

b) Read the text and answer the questionsin Ex. 3a. What words helped youdecide?

c) Match the sentences (A-C) to theunderlined sections in the text (1-3)that mean the same. Which of theunderlined sections is stating anopinion and not a fact?

A Few people have considered making musicwith their cars.

B The music only happens when drivers go ata certain speed.

C People who lived in the area didn’t like thesound the road produced.

The speaker suggests thatA hospitals don’t give their employees enough

time off work. B most people miss their family when they are at

work. C working unusual hours affects their personal life.

The worst thing about working at a hospital is theanti-social working hours. Often, I have to do thenight shifts. This means that my time off is differentto most other people and I miss out on sharingexperiences with my friends and family. I’mdefinitely looking forward to my next holiday!

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4 Przeczytaj dwa teksty związane z instrumentami muzycznymi. Z podanych odpowiedziwybierz właściwą, zgodną z treścią tekstu. Zakreśl literę A, B, C albo D.

The Disappointed Banjo Player

George started playing his banjo, but Harris objected; he said he had got a headache, and did not feel strongenough to stand it. George thought the music might do him good – said music often soothed the nerves andtook away a headache; and he twanged two or three notes, just to show Harris what it was like.Harris said he would rather have the headache.George has never learned to play the banjo to this day. He tried on two or three evenings, while we were upthe river, to get a little practice, but it was never a success. Montmorency would sit and howl steadily, rightthrough the performance. “What’s he want to howl like that for when I’m playing?” George would shout angrily, while taking aim athim with a boot.“What do you want to play like that for when he is howling?” Harris would answer back, catching the boot.“You leave him alone. He can’t help howling. He’s got a musical ear, and your playing MAKES him howl.”So George decided to wait until he returned home to study the banjo. Unfortunately, the lady upstairs was ina very delicate state, and the doctor was afraid it might injure her.George tried practising round the square. But the people who lived there complained to the police about it;they set a trap for him one night, and he was captured. He was sentenced to keep the peace for six months.He seemed to lose heart after that. He did make one or two feeble attempts to take it up again when the sixmonths had passed, but there was always the same coldness – the same lack of sympathy from the world ingeneral and, after a while, he gave up entirely, and made the great sacrifice of advertising the instrument forsale – “owner having no further use for item” – and took to learning card tricks instead.It must be disheartening work learning a musical instrument. You would think that Society, for its own sake,would do all it could to help a man in the art of playing a musical instrument. But it doesn’t!

adapted from Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome

Three of the questions in this task ask you to find specific information in the text. For these questions,underline the key words in the question and look for words in the text that paraphrase the information. Theother two questions test understanding of the text as a whole, and you must read the complete text in orderto find the answer.

1 Harris suggests thatA music is good for relieving pain.B you have to be strong to play the banjo.C the banjo playing gave him a headache.D he doesn’t like the music George plays.

2 The dog howls becauseA George threw a shoe at him.B he can’t hear the music.C he doesn’t like the sound of the banjo.D he appreciates the sound of music.

3 George quit playing completely becauseA he was made to by the police.B it made his neighbour ill.C nobody seemed to recognise his talent.D he had to sell his instrument.

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6 Uzupełnij każdąlukę (1–4) jednym wyrazem,przekształcając wyraz podany w nawiasie, tak aby otrzymaćlogiczny i gramatycznie poprawnytekst. Wymagana jest pełnapoprawność ortograficznawpisywanych wyrazów.

A Traditional Note

Many countries have traditional music and instruments but fewbring to mind the culture and traditions of a nation like thebagpipes. They may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but to mostScots they are a symbol of home and the music they produce canevoke strong emotions.To celebrate this love of a national treasure, the annual bagpipefestival, Piping Live, takes place in Glasgow each August. Thefestival, which is the world’s biggest bagpipe festival, is a weeklong celebration of this unusual instrument showcasing talentfrom the four corners of the globe. Since it was founded in 2003,it has become one of the biggest and most successful traditionalmusic events in the world. During the week, hundreds of eventsmake music ring out across the city. For people who like arts andcrafts, there are also stalls of Scottish handmade goods, as wellas family fun days and a ‘come-and-try’ event at the NationalPiping Centre for anyone who fancies having a go themselves. The festival culminates in the World Pipe Band Championships.These championships see over 200 bands from different countriescompeting over two days to win the prestigious title. Each day ofthe festival is packed full with activities and concerts foreveryone to enjoy.

Identity theftWhen you are using the library’spublic computers, please be awarethat other people have access to theshared files you are using. Recently,there has been an increase in onlineidentity 1) ............. (THIEF), wherebypeople have committed fraud underthe identity of somebody else. Weadvise you to be very careful withyour personal information as this canbe used to 2) ............... (LEGAL) getbank accounts and passports. For thisreason, your passwords, homeaddress or date of 3) ............. (BORN)should never be revealed online. Wekindly ask that you do not leave thecomputer 4) .............. (ATTEND) whilstyou are logged into an email account.Please remember to turn off thecomputer when you have finished.

4 The text is aboutA a country’s national identity.B a unique musical event.C an annual competition.D learning an instrument.

5 Which of the following is stated in text B as an opinion andnot a fact?A The festival attracts performers from all over the world.B Playing the bagpipes is open to all at the event.C The festival caters for a variety of ages and tastes.D The sound of the bagpipes has a limited appeal.

Tekst 2.

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5 a) Read the sentences. Decide which type of word ismissing from each sentence.

1 The policeman left the station ........ after the phone call.(adjective/adverb)

2 In the interests of ........, do not leave your bags unattended.(noun/adjective)

3 The victim’s ........ has not been revealed to the newspapers.(verb/noun)

In this task you are asked to identifywhat parts of speech are missingfrom a text. Read the whole textfirst to get the gist of it. Then try towork out what form the words inbrackets should take, payingattention to the words before andafter the gaps. Complete the gapsand read the completed text to seeif it makes sense.

b) Choose the correct wordto complete each sentencein Ex. 5a.

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7 a) Read sentences 1 and 2. Then underlinethe correct options in sentences A and B.

1 The suspect (find/guilt) ......................... of thecrime last week. A The sentence describes an action that

happened in the past/describes an actionthat is developing.

B The verb in brackets should be in thepassive voice/the first person singular.

2 “When (you/report) ........................................the theft?”“After I finish work.”A The verb describes a routine/future

intention.B The verb in brackets should be in the

interrogative/the first person singular.

b) Complete the gaps in sentences 1 and 2.

This task requires you to complete sentencesusing base forms of words given in brackets.Read the whole sentence for clues as to whatform the words in brackets should take.Remember that you can’t change the order theyare given in. Complete the sentence and check tosee if it makes sense.

8 Uzupełnij zdania (1–4),wykorzystując podane w nawiasach wyrazy w odpowiedniej formie. Nie należy zmieniaćkolejności podanych wyrazów, trzeba natomiast– jeżeli jest to konieczne – dodać inne wyrazy,tak aby otrzymać logiczne i gramatyczniepoprawne zdania. Wymagana jest pełnapoprawność ortograficzna wpisywanychfragmentów. W każdą lukę możesz wpisaćmaksymalnie sześć wyrazów, wliczając w towyrazy już podane.

1 Brian (take/I/advice) ................................................................................. and called the doctor.

2 Philip (have/he/wallet/steal) ............................................................ while he was on holiday.

3 Luckily, the robbery (catch/camera) ................................................................. and the thieveswere arrested.

4 You should report (crime/active/immediate)........................................... after witnessing it.

Wypowiedź pisemna(List formalny)


Zauważyłeś/-aś, że w Twojej okolicy jest dużobezpańskich psów i kotów. Napisz list (200-250 słów) do władz lokalnych, w którymwyjaśnisz, jakie zagrożenie mogą stanowićbezpańskie zwierzęta i zaproponujeszbezpieczne dla ludzi i zwierząt sposoby narozwiązanie problemu.

• rozumienie ze słuchu (dobieranie)• rozumienie tekstów pisanych (wybór wielokrotny)

• znajomość środków językowych:słowotwórstwoukładanie fragmentów zdań

• wypowiedź pisemna (list formalny)


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2 Usłyszysz dwukrotnie wywiadradiowy. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierzwłaściwą, zgodną z treścią nagrania. Zakreślliterę A, B, C albo D.

1 The radio show guest, Barbara White,A works full-time as a housewife.B broadcasts a show on television.C sells quality cleaning products. D designs kitchens for people.

2 Barbara explains that vinegarA can be used as a substitute for washing

powder. B should only be used if it’s the white variety. C might cause an allergic reaction on some

skin types.D can have a beneficial effect on people’s health.

3 In a previous show people were surprised toknow that lemon peelA can be used to clean cooking appliances.B makes it easier to clean saucepans. C does a good job as an air freshener.D removes the majority of stains from carpets.

4 Lemon juice is not recommended for cleaningsilver because itA takes a long time to show results.B doesn’t give it much of a shine.C has a tendency to damage it. D won’t be effective in removing stains.

5 In the interview, Barbara A encourages listeners to be more ecologically

aware.B explains how to clean with common

household items.C recommends products people should store

in their homes.D relates how she came to be a minor celebrity.


1 Read the questions and the options (A-D)and underline the key words. Now read theaudio script. Which are the correctanswers? Which words in the script helpedyou decide?

1 How is the girl going to get to Stone Park?A She’s going to walk there.B Her friend is driving her.C Her mum will take her.D Her dad will take her.

2 The conversation is aboutA redecorating a classroom at school.B arranging to collect someone from school.C taking part in various environmental activities.D overcoming someone’s family problems.

BOY: Hey, when I saw you in class I forgot to remindyou that we’re planting trees tomorrow inStone Park at six.

GIRL: Yes I know, but I can’t make it until half pastbecause I’m also volunteering to help with aclean-up of the school playground.

BOY: OK. That’s no problem. Would you like me topick you up once you’ve finished? Or is yourdad picking you up?

GIRL: No, he’s working late. Thanks for the offer butI’ll just walk home and my mum will drive meover after. Oh, that’s my other line, I’ve got togo but I’ll see you tomorrow.

BOY: Great, see you then!

In this task, you listen to a dialogue and answer fivequestions on it. Four questions test detail while thelast question tests global understanding. Forquestions about specific information, underline thekey words in the question and possible answersand listen for synonymous words/phrases. Forquestions testing global understanding, listen forreferences to where the speakers are, what theconversation is about or what the intentions of thespeakers are.

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Rozumienietekstówpisanych(Dobieranie)Preparing for the task

3 Read the sentences, payingattention to the underlinedwords. Match the sentences(1-4) to the sentences whichfollow on (A-D). How have theunderlined words helped youdecide?

Extra bins have been placedin the city’s parks.The mountains in Banff areboth beautiful and peaceful. People are becoming moreaware of the importance ofprotecting natural habitats.The Ghost Orchid is anextremely rare flower.

A Tourists who enjoy nature findthem breathtaking.

B Nature fanatics search all overthe world just to get a glimpseof it.

C As a result, there is less rubbishon the ground.

D Because of this there has beenan increase in eco-tourism.

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This task tests your ability tounderstand how different parts of atext relate to each other. Read themissing sentences and underline thekey words. Look for words/phrasesin the text, such as linkers andclauses, which connect the parts ofthe text in a logical and cohesiveway. It is important to read thesentences that come before andafter the gap. Then match themissing sentences to the gaps.

4 Przeczytaj tekst, z którego usunięto czteryzdania. Wpisz w luki (1–4) litery, którymi oznaczono brakującezdania (A–E), tak aby otrzymać logiczny i spójny tekst. Jednozdanie zostało podane dodatkowo i nie pasuje do żadnej luki.

A Due to the intense heat, many of them couldn’t handle thejob.

B Well, mainly because Dallol lies in a mineral-rich volcaniccrater.

C Since Dallol is uninhabited, fixing and maintaining the roadsseems unnecessary.

D Tour operators organise excursions to the area using camels.E Instead, the locals in the surrounding regions, the Afar

people, travel there by camel.

WILD PLACESDallol, Ethiopia

You’ve probably heard of hot places like California and New Delhibut have you ever heard of Dallol in Ethiopia? Here the averageyearly temperature is 34 degrees and the thermometer can reachup to 63°C in the burning sun. Dallol is located in a desert areacalled the Danakil Depression. Although it is in the middle of thedesert, Dallol is not full of sand. There are many red and greenacid lakes, yellow sulphur fields, and numerous white salt beds.How is this possible? The sulphur, salt and other naturaldeposits found here give the place its magnificent colours. Due to its location, Dallol is also hard to reach by car. Theydo this in order to collect table salt. They cut out blocks of saltfrom the ground and load the salt onto their animals. It is thentransported to the markets of Ethiopia for sale.In spite of the unbearable temperatures, Dallol was onceinhabited. Up until the 1970s, workers lived there in order toextract a mineral called potash from the ground. They built sheltersout of blocks of salt. However, the living conditions for theworkers were extremely harsh. In the end, all of them leftand the only things that were left behind were abandoned carsand dwellings.Today, an increasing number of tourists visit this hot andcolourful land. They take groups there to observe the hotsprings as well as the active Erta Ale volcano which shoots hotlava into the air. Despite advising their travel groups about theweather conditions, many tourists are shocked by the heat andthe volcanic tremors felt along the way. Even so, most will agreethat a journey to Dallol is an amazing adventure!

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6 Przeczytaj tekst. Z podanych odpowiedziwybierz właściwą, tak aby otrzymać logiczny i gramatyczniepoprawny tekst. Zakreśl literę A, B, C albo D.

A strange fear

Most people are scared of something, but some people are sofrightened of certain things that it 1) ........ affects their life.Melissa North in the UK has recently spoken to the British mediaabout her odd phobia and how it makes her feel. The 22-year-oldstudent from Kent suffers from turophobia, which is a fear ofcheese. The sight and smell of any cheese frightens Melissa andmakes her feel sick. She even breaks 2) ........ in a cold sweat justwatching someone else eat cheese! Melissa claims that she isunable to go near the deli 3) ........ in the supermarket and thatshopping for food is very difficult. The fear is thought to havebegun when she was four years old and was given cheese ontoast as an unwanted snack. Melissa has yet to seek help for hercheesy fear but hopes 4) ........ it in the future.

Znajomośćśrodkówjęzykowych(Wybór wielokrotny – uzupełnianie luk w tekście)Preparing for the task

5 Choose the correct word. Dothe sentences test grammar(G) or lexis (L)?

1 After the treatment had ........,Amy was still terrified of heights. A finished C leftB cancelled D gone

2 I ........ frightened of spiders sinceI was a child.A would be C have beenB am being D was being

3 Jake’s friends helped him ........his phobia of clowns.A with C inB by D on

4 Lucy has had to ........ with a fearof dogs all her life.A accept C handleB manage D cope

In this task, you have to completefour gaps in a short article bychoosing from four options. Readthe text and then the options.Decide what each gap tests:grammar or lexis, and then choosethe best option, paying attention tothe words before and after eachgap.

1 A seriously B dangerously C extremely D desperately2 A down B out C up D through3 A stall B bench C counter D table4 A overcoming B will overcome C overcame D to overcome

(Parafraza zdań)Preparing for the task

7 Read the sentences (1-3). Which sentence (a or b) has asimilar meaning?

1 John has paid a therapist to help him overcome his phobia.a A therapist is being paid to help John overcome his phobia.b A therapist is paying John to help him overcome his phobia.

2 She may be joining the netball team next season.a She has decided to join the netball team next season.b She is thinking of joining the netball team next season.

3 He is still having therapy for his phobia.a He hasn’t finished having therapy for his phobia yet.b He has just finished having therapy for his phobia.



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8 Wykorzystując wyrazy podanedrukowanymi literami, uzupełnij każde zdanie z luką, tak aby zachować sens zdaniawyjściowego (1–5). W każdą lukę możnawpisać maksymalnie pięć wyrazów, wliczając w to wyraz już podany. Nie należy zmieniaćformy podanych wyrazów. Wymagana jestpełna poprawność ortograficzna i gramatycznawpisywanych fragmentów zdań.

1 It’s a pity I didn’t join the gym sooner. WISHI ........................................................................gym sooner.

2 Simon might see the doctor about his phobiaof flying. THINKINGSimon ...............................................................the doctor about his phobia of flying.

3 It might rain later, so take an umbrella withyou. CASETake an umbrella with you ................................................................................................ later.

4 Charlotte would rather play volleyball thantennis. PLAYINGCharlotte prefers ............................................................................................................ tennis.

Wypowiedź pisemna(Rozprawka)

9 Read the rubric and do thewriting task. Your writing should fulfil allof the requirements typical of the formindicated in the rubric.

Coraz więcej osób decyduje się na podjęciekursów w ramach kształcenia na odległość i dzięki temu zyskuje uznane kwalifikacje.Niektórzy twierdzą jednak, że poziom wiedzyzdobytej dzięki kursom online nie dorównujetemu, który studenci osiągają, studiując nauniwersytetach lub innych uczelniachwyższych. Napisz rozprawkę na ten temat(200-250 słów), uwzględniając argumentyobu stron.


• znajomość środków językowych: wybór wielokrotny (uzupełnianie luk w tekście)parafraza zdań

• wypowiedź pisemna (rozprawka)GOOD ✓ VERY GOOD ✓✓ EXCELLENT ✓✓✓

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In this task you are required to complete asentence so that it has the same meaning as theone appearing before it. A word may be given tohelp you. Read the incomplete sentence first andpredict what grammatical/lexical structure couldfill the gap. Then, read the first sentence andmake sure your answer expresses the samemeaning exactly.



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2 Usłyszysz dwukrotnie trzy teksty.Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą,zgodną z treścią nagrania. Zakreśl literę A, Balbo C.

Tekst 1.The recording is about

A the reasons why Jenny’s brother is out of work.B schemes to help young people get jobs. C the difficulties that young people face fighting

unemployment.

Tekst 2.The speaker is

A an unemployed person.B a politician. C a businessperson.

Tekst 3.Which of the following is stated in the recording as afact and not an opinion?

A Many applicants searching for jobs lack theskills to be competitive.

B Nearly all of the people who use the recruitmentagency get a job.

C The recruitment company deals with all aspectsof a job application.

Rozumienie ze słuchu(Wybór wielokrotny) Preparing for the task

1 Read the question and the options (A-C).Now read the audio script. Which is thecorrect answer? Which words/phraseshelped you decide?

The conversation takes placeA at a gym.B in a park.C at the speakers’ home.

In this task, there are different types of questions.One of the questions may be about the context inwhich the conversation takes place. For questionslike these, listen for references to where thespeakers are or who they are. Underline key wordsin the question and listen for synonymous words/phrases. Be careful of distractors.


3 Read the sentences, paying attention tothe underlined words. Match the sentences(1-3) to the sentences (a-c).

Last-minute holidays can often be cheaper. All-inclusive hotels are becomingincreasingly popular.Chilling out by the sea is the perfect way tospend your holiday.

a Take some time to relax and unwind on thebeach.

b Some people looking to save money book theirholiday just before they go.

c Many people are choosing accommodationwhere every meal is provided.

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Teenage boy: There’s just not enough for youngpeople to do in this area. The park’snice but the council won’t let us playfootball on the grass, and thebowling alley closed down last year.

Woman: There must be something you can dothis weekend. You’re not going tojust sit here and watch TV all day, areyou? What about that new gym thatopened in the high street?

Teenage boy: Yes, it’s a nice facility but it’s reallyexpensive.

Woman: It’s alright, I’ll pay for the membershipfee if it gets you outside!



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When I visited my cousins in Queensland, Iexpected a relaxing beach holiday. I had seenplenty of pictures of Mission Beach, the townwhere my dad grew up and where my cousinsnow live, but I was surprised by what I found.There were rainforests, nature reserves andwhite sandy beaches. Shortly into my trip, wewent snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef.The colours of the coral and marine life werebeyond anything I had ever seen before. Overthe next week, we travelled to manydifferent places. And before I left, we wentsnorkelling again in the reef. I just had to seethat magical underwater world once more.

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My best friend and I go on long holidaysevery summer and usually enjoy spending ourtime relaxing at the beach. But last summerwas so much better than we had expected.After much discussion, we opted for a last-minute holiday to the island of Zakynthos inGreece. Our days were spent exploring theisland and visiting all of its resorts andbeaches. I even found a restaurant thatshared my name! We went there every nightfor dinner and made friends with the staff.We were there for over a month and I waseven offered a job working in a little café. Itwas the most amazing holiday I’ve ever had.It was as if I had lived there all my life. I wassad to leave, but I certainly will be returningto the island for another visit.

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A large group of us booked a holiday tocelebrate the end of exams. We were soexcited and couldn’t wait to have a goodtime with lots of other young people inMalaga, Spain. However, we soon discoveredthat the hotel was a little further away fromthe nightclubs than we had thought andnone of the guests were young people likeus. One night the hotel owner offered us alift to a club but he decided to take themountain roads to show us the rural scenery.It was a nice surprise but it took over an hourto get there! We still had a great holiday butI would definitely choose somewhere closerto the nightlife the second time around.

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4 Przeczytaj trzy teksty o doświadczeniach wakacyjnych. Do każdegozdania (1–4) dopasuj właściwy tekst (A–C).Wpisz rozwiązania do tabeli. Jeden tekst pasujedo dwóch zdań.

The tourist1 will opt for a different place next time.2 went on an unexpected trip.3 felt at home in the destination.4 explored an area for a second time.

In this task, you have to correctly identify specificinformation. When you read the paragraphs, takenote of key vocabulary. To match the statements/questions to the text, look for language in themthat paraphrases key words and phrases in thetext, or refers to it in some way.



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Znajomość środkówjęzykowych(Tłumaczenie fragmentów zdań)Preparing for the task

5 a) Read the sentence below. Choose thecorrect option to answer the questions.

My sister (organizuje przyjęcie z okazjiukończenia studiów) .......................................................................................... next Saturday.

1 What should be in the gap?a a verb, then a nounb a noun, then a verb

2 What tense should be used? a present continuousb present perfect

b) Now complete the sentence with theEnglish translation.

In this task, you translate fragments ofsentences from Polish into English. First, find thewords in the sentences that help you decidewhat grammatical or lexical structure will follow.Be careful of ‘false friends’ (words in Polish andEnglish that look the same but have a differentmeaning). Then, complete the sentences withthe English translation.

6 Przetłumacz na język angielskipodane w nawiasach fragmenty zdań 1–4, takaby otrzymać logiczne i gramatycznie poprawnezdania. Wymagana jest pełna poprawnośćortograficzna wpisywanych fragmentów zdań.W każdą lukę możesz wpisać maksymalnie pięćwyrazów.

1 Because of his injury, Tom (musi być ostrożny).................................... when he plays football.

2 The 3D film was so realistic that we felt(jakbyśmy byli) ........................................................... actually there, surrounded by dragons!

3 Jason would enjoy watching cricket more(gdyby rozumiał zasady) ...................................................................................... of the game.

4 How many criminals (zostało aresztowanychprzez)..........................................................................the police in our area this year?

Wypowiedź pisemna(List formalny)

7 Read the rubric and do thewriting task. Your writing should fulfil allof the requirements typical of the formindicated in the rubric.

Przeczytałeś/-aś niedawno w lokalnej gazecieartykuł na temat planowanego letniegofestiwalu. Artykuł zachęcał czytelników donadsyłania propozycji imprez, które mogłybysię znaleźć w programie. Napisz list (200-250słów) do redakcji gazety, w którymzasugerujesz, jakie przedsięwzięcia możnazorganizować oraz uzasadnisz, dlaczego będąone korzystne dla różnych członkówspołeczności lokalnej.


• znajomość środków językowych:tłumaczenie fragmentów zdań

• wypowiedź pisemna (list formalny)GOOD ✓ VERY GOOD ✓✓ EXCELLENT ✓✓✓

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Zadanie 1(Rozmowa z odgrywaniem roli)Preparing for the matura exam

1 Put the phrases into the correct category.

• For instance, ... • Why don’t we ...? • Can you suggest ...?• I think we should ... • Alternatively, we might ... • We could always ... • What about ...? • What do you advise? • However, we could also ...• To my mind, the best idea is ... • I don’t know what to do.• That would mean that ...

In this part of the speaking test, you will have a conversation withthe examiner. Make sure you include all of the required information.Read the rubric and decide on the appropriate language you willneed to use, e.g. asking for information, expressing an opinion,making suggestions. Also, pay close attention to what the examinerasks. The examiner will encourage you to elaborate on youranswers, but only give information that is relevant to the topic ofconversation.

Rozmowawstępna

Family• How many members are there in

your family?• Do you wish you had more sisters/

brothers? (Why?/Why not?)• Who do you get along with the

most/least in your family? (Why?)• Do you get to spend enough

time with your parents? (Why?/Why not?)

• What family activities do youenjoy most? (Why?)

Sports• What is your favourite sport?

(Why?)• Which do you prefer: indoor or

outdoor sports? (Why?)• What, in your opinion, is the

most dangerous sport? (Why?)• What was the last sports event

you attended? (When?/Where?)• What kind of sports facilities do

you have at school?

School• How many hours do you spend in

school each day?• Do you eat lunch at the school

canteen or bring a packed lunch?(Why?)

• What kind of student are you?• What, in your opinion, is the

easiest subject at school? (Why?)• What do you plan to do when you

finish school?

Zestawegzaminacyjny 1

• Culture• Social life• Health

Making suggestionsGiving additional

informationAsking for advice

2 Grupa uczniów z Anglii przyjeżdża do Polski. Twójnauczyciel poprosił o przedstawienie propozycji miejsc, do którychwarto byłoby ich zabrać. Sugerujesz jedno z popularnych miejsc.Poniżej podane są cztery kwestie, które musisz omówić w rozmowiez nauczycielem.

transport lokalizacjaatrakcje

turystyczne

historyczneznaczenie miejsca

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4 a) Opisz ilustrację.

b) Odpowiedz na pytania.

1 How does the boy in the picture feel? (Why?)2 Do you like celebrating your birthday? (Why?/Why not?)3 What is the best party you’ve ever been to? (Why?)

In this part of the speaking test, you have to describe a photo andanswer three questions based on it. When describing the photo,include information about who is doing what and where. Ifyou’re unsure about what you see, use modal verbs like might,may and could and words like maybe and perhaps to make guesses.

In this photograph there is a womanof around twenty to twenty-fivewearing a white sleeveless dress anda long necklace. She’s got long wavyhair and she’s quite tanned, so1) .......................... it’s summertime.She 2) ........................ to be dancingat the moment and I think she is at aparty, as there are party stickers onthe wall. It’s 3) ................................being held in someone’s home,4) ....................................... I can seesome furniture and wall lights in the5) ......................................... . There6) ....................................... be otherpeople there, as I can see a hand inthe 7) ........................ of the picture.The woman 8) ............................. becelebrating her birthday or it9) .................................. some otherspecial occasion.

Zadanie 2(Opis ilustracji)Preparing for the maturaexam

3 Fill in the gaps to completethe description of the pictureusing the words below.

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I 1) ….............................……. cyclingas, 2) …...............................……., it’san excellent all-round form ofexercise. You tone the muscles in allthe main parts of your body whiledoing something fun. 3) .........……..........…....…. you benefit from beingout in the fresh air and you can enjoybeing close to nature in thecountryside, which is great formental relaxation, too. 4) …....................................……., working out ina gym 5) …............................……. ofmaking sure you do your exercisescorrectly sine you have the help of apersonal trainer. 6) …...............…….,it doesn’t offer the sense of freedomyou get from cycling and 7) ......……..........…....…. cheap, since you haveto pay membership fees.

Zadanie 3(Wypowiedź na podstawiemateriału stymulującego)Preparing for the matura exam

5 Complete the answer with thephrases below.

• may be a good way• nevertheless • in my opinion• would recommend • on the other hand • not only that, but • would not be as Popatrz na Zdjęcie 1, Zdjęcie 2 i Zdjęcie 3.

Twoja przyjaciółka jest ostatnio bardzo zestresowana. Chcesz jejpomóc i sugerujesz wspólne spędzenie czasu w weekend. Jakaforma spędzenia czasu będzie Twoim zdaniem najbardziejkorzystna dla przyjaciółki? Masz do wyboru trzy możliwości.• Wybierz aktywność, która będzie, Twoim zdaniem,

najbardziej odpowiednia, i uzasadnij swój wybór. • Wyjaśnij, dlaczego odrzucasz pozostałe propozycje.

b) Odpowiedz na dwa z poniższych pytań.

1 What causes people to have stress? 2 What should people do to stay healthy?3 Is it important to achieve a work - life balance?4 Does technology make our lives easier or more difficult? (Why?)

Which form of exercise wouldyou suggest for someone whowants to keep fit?

In this part of the speaking test, you have to choose onepicture and reject the other two. You should always givereasons as to why you have chosen or rejected an option. Then,you will have to answer two questions on the same topic.

Zdjęcie 1.

Zdjęcie 3.

Zdjęcie 2.

6 a) Read the task and think about whatyou would like to say. You have about a minute toprepare.



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Zestawegzaminacyjny 2

• Relationships• Social problems• The environment

Rozmowawstępna

Friends• What does your best friend look

like?• What are some things you love/

hate about your best friend?• How do you like to spend your

time together?• What makes a good friendship

last?• What is the nicest thing you have

done for a friend?

Technology • Do you use a computer? (Why?/

Why not?)• What do most people mostly use

their computers for?• Do you belong to a social

networking site? (Why?/Whynot?)

• How will your knowledge ofcomputers help you get a jobone day?

• What is the most frustratingthing about computers?

Crime • What are the most common

crimes committed in yourcountry?

• Do you feel safe in your area?(Why?/Why not?)

• What kind of crimes do youngpeople commit? (Why?)

• Do you think burglar alarms are agood means of protection? (Why?/Why not?)

• Would you consider a career as acrime fighter? (Why?/Why not?)

Zadanie 2(Opis ilustracji)

b) Odpowiedz na pytania.

1 Has this person chosen to live like this? (Why?/Why not?)2 What do you fear most about getting older?3 Tell me about a time when you tried to help someone in need.

okolicznościzdarzenia

opis sprawcy/sprawców

prośba o radę

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Zadanie 1(Rozmowa z odgrywaniem roli)

1 Stałeś/-aś się ostatnio ofiarą znęcania się w szkole.Jesteś w gabinecie dyrektora. Poniżej podane są cztery kwestie,które musisz omówić w rozmowie z dyrektorem.

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Popatrz na Zdjęcie 1, Zdjęcie 2 i Zdjęcie 3.

Twoja klasa dyskutowała ostatnio o tym, jak uczniowie mogą poprawić stan otoczenia swojej szkoły. Masz do wyborutrzy możliwości.• Wybierz propozycję, która będzie, Twoim zdaniem, najbardziej odpowiednia dla Twojej szkoły, i uzasadnij

swój wybór. • Wyjaśnij, dlaczego odrzucasz pozostałe propozycje.

b) Odpowiedz na dwa z poniższych pytań.

1 What small things can people do daily to protect the environment?2 Some people say that global warming is killing our planet. Do you agree? (Why?/Why not?) 3 What are the advantages of working towards a goal as a community?4 What would be the result if more people around the world recycled their waste?

Zdjęcie 1.Zdjęcie 2.

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Zadanie 3(Wypowiedź na podstawie materiału stymulującego)

3 a) Read the task and think about what you would like to say. You have about a minuteto prepare.


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