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1. Zaznacz zdania które są zgodne z treścią nagrania.

Za każde poprawne rozwiązanie otrzymasz 1 punkt. 

2. Do każdej wypowiedzi dopasuj zdanie podsumowujące jej treść (A–F).

Uwaga: jedno zdanie zostało podane dodatkowo i nie pasuje do żadnej wypowiedzi.

Za każde poprawne rozwiązanie otrzymasz 1 punkt. 

3. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, zgodną z treścią nagrania.

Za każde poprawne rozwiązanie otrzymasz 1 punkt. 

4. Przeczytaj tekst. Dobierz właściwy nagłówek (A–H) do każdego fragmentu tekstu (4.1.–4.7.).

Uwaga: jeden nagłówek został podany dodatkowo i nie pasuje do żadnego fragmentu tekstu.

Za każde poprawne rozwiązanie otrzymasz 1 punkt. 

5. Przeczytaj tekst. Zaznacz zdania które są zgodne z treścią tekstu.

Za każde poprawne rozwiązanie otrzymasz 1 punkt. 

Zadanie 7. Przeczytaj tekst, z którego usunięto trzy zdania. Wpisz w każdą lukę (7.1.–7.3.) literę, którą oznaczono brakujące zdanie (A–E), tak aby otrzymać spójny i logiczny tekst. Uwaga: dwa zdania zostały podane dodatkowo i nie pasują do żadnej luki. 

Zadanie 8. Przeczytaj tekst. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, tak aby otrzymać logiczny i gramatycznie poprawny tekst. Zakreśl jedną z liter: A, B albo C. 

Zadanie 9. W zadaniach 9.1.–9.5. spośród podanych odpowiedzi (A–C) wybierz tę, która najlepiej oddaje sens wyróżnionego zdania lub jego fragmentu. Wybierz jedną z liter: A, B albo C. 

A. EARNING A LIVING|B. MOVING AROUND THE CITY|C. PACKING THE RIGHT CLOTHES|D. SHOPPING FOR LOCAL PRODUCTS|E. SAVING ON LEARNING MATERIALS|F. HAVING A GOOD TIME WITH OTHERS|G. GETTING READY FOR YOUR JOURNEY|H. CHOOSING THE RIGHT ACCOMMODATION

A RIDE ON THE HOGWARTS EXPRESS

How can you turn a nightmare into a magical moment? Well, you have to be in Scotland… and in danger.

The Cluetts and their four children decided to leave London for the summer and stay in a small cottage on the south shore of Loch Eilt. There were no roads to the cottage, just a long footpath around the lake. They knew the kids would not manage to walk that far, so they decided to hire a boat and get to their destination by crossing the lake. They arrived safely and made themselves at home.

For a few days everything was perfect, but then disaster happened. “One morning, our daughter woke us up and said there was water around the house. It turned out that the area was flooded and our boat was gone,” the Cluetts later told a newspaper reporter.

The family wanted to get back to their car, but the footpath was underwater and walking along the railway track which ran nearby was too dangerous. They had no idea how to get to their car on the other side of the lake. In the end, the Cluetts thought that the only option was to phone the police and ask them for help. And the police came up with an unbelievable solution. They arranged for the next train on the railway line near their cottage to make an unscheduled stop.

The family quickly packed up their belongings and made their way to the railway line. “We left the cottage at the same time as the train was coming around the bend. The train was getting closer and closer so we started running as fast as we could,” the Cluetts said. The amazing thing was that it wasn’t just any train. It was the Harry Potter Hogwarts Express which travels up and down that line. “When the kids saw the train coming, all the worry left their faces and was replaced with happiness and excitement,” Mr Cluett explained.

The family were dropped off at the next stop, at Lochailort, from where the Cluetts were able to get to their car. “It was a real adventure. The kids will never forget this holiday. And a big thanks to everyone who helped us,” Mr Cluett added.

adapted from www.bbc.com 

A STRANGE COINCIDENCE

In 1973 a young actor, Anthony Hopkins, got a role in The Girl from Petrovka – a film based on the novel of the same title by George Feifer. 7.1. _____ But he discovered that it wasn’t available in any London bookshop and finally had to give up.

A few days later, he went for a walk in a park. 7.2. _____ To his surprise, it was a copy of The Girl from Petrovka. Hopkins looked around to find its owner, but there was nobody nearby. He picked the book up and opened it. Most pages had handwritten comments on them.

One day, Hopkins was talking to George Feifer on the film set. 7.3. _____ Feifer agreed and added that he had lent his only copy to a friend in London, who had accidentally left it in a park. “It had all my notes in it,” added Feifer. “This one?” asked Anthony Hopkins, pulling the book out of his bag.

It was the same book...

adapted from www.friendsreunited.com 

HOLIDAY WARS

Imagine spending a holiday in sunny Italy. You wake up in the morning and, right after breakfast, 8.1. _____ for the beach. Unfortunately, it is likely that the best spots have already been taken. There are towels or other belongings left on all of the deckchairs, so there is no space for you today!

Last year, Italian authorities 8.2. _____ to fight the irritating habit people have of leaving towels overnight to reserve the best places on the beach. It’s clear that this is unfair to other visitors who 8.3. _____ the rules and take their things home for the night. That is why most Italian holiday resorts have made it illegal to leave personal belongings unattended on the beach overnight, that is 8.4. _____ 10 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. Breaking the rule could cost you up to 200 euros. However, this isn’t just a problem on beaches but at hotel pools as well. In some hotels, when a deckchair 8.5. _____ for a certain period of time, anything left on it is removed and the guests can’t get their things back until evening.

adapted from www.theguardian.com 

9.1. I don’t find this book very interesting. 

A. an event which involved eating many chocolate products.|B. the reason why chocolate costs more in a certain month.|C. the widespread use of a chocolate product.|D. the inventor of a delicious chocolate treat|E. the benefits of one type of chocolate|F. a recipe for a chocolate product.

Before you leave for Ireland, remember to make sure your passport or ID is valid. If you want to save money on fares, consider buying a plane ticket a few months before your trip to Dublin. Also, remember to get health insurance to be able to use free health care services during your stay. When it comes to visas and permits, students from the EU don’t need them. 

5.1. The Cluetts reached the south shore of the lake on foot. 

A. set off

A. I lost an interesting book

A. EARNING A LIVING|B. MOVING AROUND THE CITY|C. PACKING THE RIGHT CLOTHES|D. SHOPPING FOR LOCAL PRODUCTS|E. SAVING ON LEARNING MATERIALS|F. HAVING A GOOD TIME WITH OTHERS|G. GETTING READY FOR YOUR JOURNEY|H. CHOOSING THE RIGHT ACCOMMODATION A. EARNING A LIVING|B. MOVING AROUND THE CITY|C. PACKING THE RIGHT CLOTHES|D. SHOPPING FOR LOCAL PRODUCTS|E. SAVING ON LEARNING MATERIALS|F. HAVING A GOOD TIME WITH OTHERS|G. GETTING READY FOR YOUR JOURNEY|H. CHOOSING THE RIGHT ACCOMMODATION A. EARNING A LIVING|B. MOVING AROUND THE CITY|C. PACKING THE RIGHT CLOTHES|D. SHOPPING FOR LOCAL PRODUCTS|E. SAVING ON LEARNING MATERIALS|F. HAVING A GOOD TIME WITH OTHERS|G. GETTING READY FOR YOUR JOURNEY|H. CHOOSING THE RIGHT ACCOMMODATION

5.2. One day, it was impossible for the Cluetts to get back to their car by boat. 

B. He couldn’t believe it was the book he’d been looking for. 

8.1.

B. This book doesn’t interest me much.

A. an event which involved eating many chocolate products.|B. the reason why chocolate costs more in a certain month.|C. the widespread use of a chocolate product.|D. the inventor of a delicious chocolate treat|E. the benefits of one type of chocolate|F. a recipe for a chocolate product.

When you finally arrive in Dublin, you should try to find a place that suits your personality and lifestyle. You’ll soon see that the city offers various student housing options both in the centre and in the suburbs. But if you’d like to live in the city centre, close to shops and places of entertainment, you must remember that the rent will be higher. 

Generally, the cost of living in Dublin can be really high for students. To spend less, don’t buy new books. You should look at the reading list provided by your lecturer and consider other options available, such as borrowing books from the library, buying them from cheap second-hand bookshops or using electronic versions. 

Contrary to popular belief, it does not rain all the time in Dublin. It does not get too cold or too warm, either. Of course, a raincoat and solid waterproof walking shoes are a must in Dublin as it often gets wet. However, you can expect sunny periods too. So do not forget about T-shirts and shorts that you can put on when the weather is warm. 

5.3. The Cluetts’ problem was solved by the police. 

A. He made a comment about how difficult it was to find a copy of the book. 

B. catch up

C. I can’t find a book which interests me

A. EARNING A LIVING|B. MOVING AROUND THE CITY|C. PACKING THE RIGHT CLOTHES|D. SHOPPING FOR LOCAL PRODUCTS|E. SAVING ON LEARNING MATERIALS|F. HAVING A GOOD TIME WITH OTHERS|G. GETTING READY FOR YOUR JOURNEY|H. CHOOSING THE RIGHT ACCOMMODATION A. EARNING A LIVING|B. MOVING AROUND THE CITY|C. PACKING THE RIGHT CLOTHES|D. SHOPPING FOR LOCAL PRODUCTS|E. SAVING ON LEARNING MATERIALS|F. HAVING A GOOD TIME WITH OTHERS|G. GETTING READY FOR YOUR JOURNEY|H. CHOOSING THE RIGHT ACCOMMODATION

5.4. The Cluetts hurried to catch the train. 

C. put on

9.2. You are not allowed to swim without a cap.

A. an event which involved eating many chocolate products.|B. the reason why chocolate costs more in a certain month.|C. the widespread use of a chocolate product.|D. the inventor of a delicious chocolate treat|E. the benefits of one type of chocolate|F. a recipe for a chocolate product.

adapted from www.theguardian.com 

A lot of people cycle in Dublin because it’s not only fast and comfortable but also a good option to be more economical. If you are fond of cycling and want to avoid overcrowded public transport, you can try one of the city’s free bikes. There is also a student Leap Card that offers a convenient way to pay for public transport services at a discounted rate. It can be used on the Dublin underground, buses and trams. 

Dublin is an exciting city. You can be sure that you’ll meet lots of new people and enjoy yourself in numerous places of cultural interest such as galleries, museums, cinemas and theatres. You can also relax with friends in its many cafés, trendy clubs or traditional pubs, which is also a good opportunity for you to build new relationships and develop social skills. 

5.5. The train took the Cluetts back to their hometown. 

7.1|7.2|7.3|-

8.2.

A. Swimmers don’t have to wear a cap. 

3.1. Before winning the lottery Jack was 

5.6. The text is about a family who got into trouble while walking around the lake. 

7.1|7.2|7.3|-

A. begin 

B. I do not go swimming without a cap. 

A. an event which involved eating many chocolate products.|B. the reason why chocolate costs more in a certain month.|C. the widespread use of a chocolate product.|D. the inventor of a delicious chocolate treat|E. the benefits of one type of chocolate|F. a recipe for a chocolate product. A. looking for work.|B. living with his parents.|C. saving up for a second-hand car. 7.1|7.2|7.3|-

B. have begun 

C. Swimming without a cap is forbidden. 

3.2. What happened after Jack’s 26th birthday? 

C. When he sat on a bench, he noticed a book with a red cover lying there.

C. began

9.3. It took Vicky thirty minutes to buy a dress for the party. 

A. an event which involved eating many chocolate products.|B. the reason why chocolate costs more in a certain month.|C. the widespread use of a chocolate product.|D. the inventor of a delicious chocolate treat|E. the benefits of one type of chocolate|F. a recipe for a chocolate product. A. He stopped travelling.|B. He moved to New York.|C. He met somebody important. 7.1|7.2|7.3|-

8.3.

A. Vicky spent thirty minutes buying

3.3. Which is TRUE about Jack’s parents? 

D. He asked if it was possible to borrow a copy of the book from them. 

A. follow

B. In thirty minutes Vicky is going to buy

A. They had three children to bring up.|B. They had little time for him in his childhood.|C. They worked from home when he was a child. 7.1|7.2|7.3|-

B. set 

C. Vicky wanted to spend thirty minutes on buying 

3.4. In the future, Jack will start 

E. To prepare better for the part, he decided to read the book. 

C. play

9.4. The printer I bought here doesn’t work so I want a full refund.

adapted from www.slideshare.net

A. working again.|B. investing his money.|C. teaching his kids himself.

8.4.

A. I want to ask for a discount

1.1. In the morning the radio station will play songs by local artists. 

3.5. Jack is talking about 

A. during 

B. I want to return the money

1.2. The weather is going to improve in the afternoon. 

A. what problems he had after winning the lottery.|B. how winning the lottery has influenced his life.|C. why he decided to invest the money he won.

B. between 

C. I want to get my money back 

1.3. The local basketball team lost their final match. 

C. from 

9.5. We will have a barbecue next Saturday on condition that the weather gets better.

1.4. To answer the question of the day, listeners should call the radio station. 

8.5.

A. unless the weather is better

1.5. Kevin is less punctual than his girlfriend. 

A. wasn’t using

B. if the weather improves 

A. EARNING A LIVING|B. MOVING AROUND THE CITY|C. PACKING THE RIGHT CLOTHES|D. SHOPPING FOR LOCAL PRODUCTS|E. SAVING ON LEARNING MATERIALS|F. HAVING A GOOD TIME WITH OTHERS|G. GETTING READY FOR YOUR JOURNEY|H. CHOOSING THE RIGHT ACCOMMODATION

B. isn’t used

C. even if the weather is bad 

Apart from studying and exploring the city, students staying in Dublin may find part-time employment if they want to. There is a variety of job offers to choose from. The wages are attractive and it’s not that hard to make enough money to feel financially independent. You are allowed to work as many hours as you wish and students usually work for about twenty hours a week. 

C. doesn’t use 

Zadanie 6. Przeczytaj tekst. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, zgodną z treścią tekstu.

Za każde poprawne rozwiązanie otrzymasz 1 punkt. 

One stormy evening an elderly couple looking for a room for the night arrived at the Belle Vue Hotel in Philadelphia. It was raining heavily so they hurried in.

“Could you give us a room?” the elderly man asked.

The clerk, a friendly young man, explained that there were three international conferences in town and not a single hotel had rooms available.

“All the guest rooms are taken,” the clerk said.

“But I can’t send you out into the rain. Would you like to sleep in my room? It’s not very big but you’ll be comfortable there. And don’t worry about me. I can sleep in the reception area. You have no option but to stay here. You might not even get a taxi to the station in this kind of weather,” the clerk told them and the couple agreed. The next morning the elderly man offered some money for the room, but the clerk refused to take it. “I didn’t do it for money. I just wanted to help you,” the clerk said.

“You are the person who should be the manager of the best hotel in the world. If I built a great hotel, would you come and join me?” the elderly man asked.

The clerk did not take the offer seriously and just laughed. “If you build one, I certainly will, Sir. And now, your taxi is waiting,” he replied.

Two years passed. The clerk had been promoted and had forgotten about the incident. But one day he received a letter from the elderly man inviting him to visit New York. Inside the envelope there was also a train ticket.

The clerk was curious, so he asked his boss for 3 days off. When the employer agreed, the clerk sent a reply informing the elderly man about his decision. The elderly man met him in New York, and led him to the corner of Fifth Avenue and 34th Street. He then pointed to a huge new building there, with towers reaching up into the sky.

“That,” said the elderly man, “is the hotel I have just built for you to manage.”

“You must be joking,” the young man said.

“I am not. I hired the best architects to design it and I need the best manager to run it,” he replied.

The elderly man’s name was William Waldorf, one of the richest men in New York, and that magnificent structure was the original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, at the time one of the best hotels in the world. The young clerk was George C. Boldt. He ran the hotel for the next 23 years.

adapted from http://academictips.org

6.1. The elderly couple who came to the Belle Vue Hotel 

A. wanted to wait in the reception for the rain to stop.|B. asked the clerk to check the weather forecast.|C. had no reservation for the night|D. tried to change their booking.

6.2. What did the clerk do when the elderly couple came in? 

A. He called a taxi to take them to the station.|B. He found a room in another hotel for them.|C. He offered them his own room for the night.|D. He allowed them to sleep in the reception.

6.3. In the morning, the elderly man 

A. suggested the clerk should work somewhere else.|B. wanted to see the manager of the hotel.|C. refused to pay for the accommodation.|D. complained about the room he had got.

6.4. In his letter, the elderly man

A. asked the clerk to pay him a visit.|B. promised to send the clerk some money|C. congratulated the clerk on his promotion.|D. informed the clerk he would visit the hotel again.

6.5. Which sentence is TRUE? 

A. The clerk decided not to answer the letter from the elderly man.|B. After receiving the letter, the clerk phoned the elderly man.|C. The elderly man made a deal with the clerk’s boss.|D. The clerk’s boss accepted his request.

6.6. When the clerk arrived in New York, he 

A. visited the best hotels on Fifth Avenue.|B. was offered a job in a luxurious hotel.|C. was shown the oldest hotel in the city.|D. met the architect who had designed a famous hotel.

6.7. Which would be the best title for the text?

A. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR|B. DISHONEST HOTEL GUESTS|C. AN UNLUCKY HOTEL CLERK|D. IT PAYS TO BE HELPFUL