1) I Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
make, remain, protect, allow, have, danger
Mass tourism is generally considered to be a beneficial phenomenon – the tourist industry provides investment and employment and it 1) …
ordinary people, rather than only a few select people, to travel and admire the world’s wonders. However, mass tourism is also threatening a
number of natural and historic sites with destruction. Macho Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, might serve as a good example of how 2) …
mass tourism can be to archaeological sites. Before it was discovered for the rest of the world by Hiram Bingham in 1911, the ancient ruins
3) … hidden for centuries. Recently, the city has been put on the UNESCO list of endangered sites, as the mere numbers of tourists visiting
the place pose a serious threat. Places of natural beauty do not seem to be doing much better. The Great Barrier Reef, which is the largest reef
system in the world, is exceptionally fragile, and without proper 4) …, it might disappear within a generation.
II Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change the
order of the words provided. You can write up to 6 words, including the given ones.
1.Sorry, I didn’t answer your call. I (listen / music) … on my headphones so I didn’t hear the phone.
2. We had to take the train because our car (break down) … a few days before.
3. My brother is really into photography. He (currently / do) … an advanced photographic course.
4. Have you been here before? You (seem / know) … the town quite well.
III Read the text and then complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
The star sign Sagittarius is believed to include some of the most positive personality profiles. People who were born under this sign are more
often than not 1) (cheer) and optimistic individuals who have a very positive influence on those among them. Most Sagittarians consider
themselves to be 2) (fortune) in life and are often ready to give a helping hand to those who might be less lucky. Sagittarians believe in fair
play and can 3) (occasion) get angry if someone breaks the rules. However, their light-hearted attitude sometimes makes them disorganized
and likely to forget about their 4) (appoint).
IV Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
advantage, keep, take, favour, see, rent
Nowadays sharing a flat is a necessity for lots of young people, and students in particular. Our magazine was interested in finding out what
our readers think of this experience. Below we publish two letters that are the most representative of the varied opinions that we have
received.
‘At the moment I’m living in a small flat in the town centre. I 1) … it on my own since my flatmate, Dorothy, moved out a few weeks ago.
The change has been an enormous one. Although Dorothy and I got along most of the time, the sense of independence since she left has been
incredible. So, I suppose I 2) … living on my own as long as I can make it financially.’
Sharon
‘I’ve been sharing flats with quite a few people since I began my studies three years ago and I 3) … this experience as a very positive one so
far. Despite the obvious 4) … of having to put up with someone else’s habits, sharing a flat can be a great experience and result in finding a
lifelong friend. I’m all for flat-sharing.’
Nathan
V Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change the
order of the words provided. You can write up to 6 words, including the given ones.
1.They’re arriving at about 8, aren’t they? So, I’m afraid I won’t see them today. I (leave / then) …
2. Dan is outside. He (work / garden) … since he came back from the office.
3. I’ve arranged to meet Mark at the tennis courts at 5. So, from 5 to 6 pm I (play / tennis) …
4. I hope that Tom will agree to look after our dog while we are away. I (not talk / him / it / yet) … about that.
VI Complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1.Some people (estimate) the importance of a balanced diet and eat too much unhealthy food.
2. The view from the top floor was absolutely (stun).
3. We live on the outskirts and we often go for a walk in the (near) woods.
4. I’m afraid we won’t be able to get on the plane. The flight has been (book), which means they’ve sold too many tickets.
VII Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
fill, spend, be, bad, credit, manage
Do you fear exams? Do you feel that preparing for exams and taking them is 1) … aspect of your school life? If so, perhaps it is time to
rethink your exam preparation strategies. Read on to find a handful of common sense tips that might come in useful the next time you have to
sit an exam.
- Think about your time 2) … . Get down to your revision well in advance rather than browsing through your notes nervously two days
before the exam. Prepare a revision schedule and do your best to follow it.
- Consolidate and organize your knowledge in a logical way. If your brain 3) … with lots of unnecessary details, it might be difficult for you
to make sense of what you’ve learnt so far.
- Make sure you are feeling positive and well-rested on the day of the exam. A number of studies have shown that many students would
achieve better scores at exams if they 4) … the day before an exam doing leisure activities.
- If possible, arrange to revise with a group of friends so that you can share notes and test each other’s knowledge. Be careful, though, not to
end up chatting instead of studying!
VIII Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change
the order of the words provided. You can write up to 6 words, including the given ones.
1.There’s so much revision to do before the exam that you (better / not put off) … until the last moment.
2. We (not have / take) … the bus to the station because Mark’s dad offered to give us a lift.
3. If you (be / allowed / use) … your mobile phone during a test, would you do it?
4. I completely forgot about this homework! Now I’ve no idea what I’ll say if the teacher (ask / me / it) …
2) I Read the text and then complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
What will happen if…?1) (science) curiosity might sometimes produce rather unexpected and humorous results. Here are some examples:
- A winner of the 2008Ig Nobel Prize was a Japanese device called ‘Bow-Lingual’. The device makes an 2) (analyse) of a dog’s barking and
describes how the dog is feeling at that time.
- Research conducted by a team of 3) (psychology) from the University of California at San Diego revealed that people whose initials formed
positive words (e.g. GOG or VIP) lived longer than those with negative initials like PIG.
- A professor from Georgia State University discovered that lawyers who regularly appear in court (both men and women) have 30 % more
testosterone are usually responsible for antisocial and aggressive 4) (behave).
II Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
do, art, interact, suppose, construct, confuse
Imagine a group of people building a wall. It isn’t a concrete wall, though. Instead, the wall 1) … from bread glued together with jelly. After
the wall has been finished, the ‘builders’ start pulling it all down. The event described above took place near the Berlin Wall in 1970 and was
a representative of an 2) … happening. This trend was started in the middle of the 20 th century by Allan Kaprow, an American artist, who
tried to promote unusual and experimental forms of art. When asked why he had called his performances Happenings, Kaprow explained that
they 3) … to happen naturally. A ‘happening’ might seem similar to a theatrical performance, but unlike a theatre play, it is not limited by
the plot. It is meant to be spontaneous and 4) …, as the audience are welcome to participate actively in the event.
III Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change
the order of the words provided. You can write up to 6 words, including the given ones.
1.Yesterday my friend gave back my book and she said she (enjoy / read) … it a lot.
2. I couldn’t work out what really happened at the end of the film. I (find / end / really / confuse) …
3. The guide (warn / us / not take) … flash photographs inside the museum.
4. In an interview after the match, the referee (apologise / make) … such a crucial mistake during the game.
IV Read the text and then complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
It is hardly surprising that lots of football fans are regularly 1) (satisfy) or even infuriated by mistakes made by football referees. Unlike other
sports disciplines, such as tennis, for instance, where modern technology is being used to ensure that the right 2) (decide) are taken, football
remains extremely conservative in this respect. The primary 3) (argue) given by football authorities is that they do not want to disrupt the
flow of the game. This, however, does not sound very 4) (convince) to fans who are looking forward to video replays being used during
football matches. But there might be some hope – the idea to install special microchips in the balls that will be used during the World Cup in
Brazil seems to be a small step forward.
V Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
one, mystery, call, thing, know, have
After I had been a police officer for over a year, I knew perfectly how monotonous and boring most police work could be. So, when one
morning, Dave, my partner, and I 1) … in to investigate a case of burglary in the city suburbs, I was expecting yet another open-and-shut
matter. ‘How I wish we had something really 2) … to sort out from time to time,’ I thought to myself, as Dave and I were driving to the
crime scene.
‘Who are the owners?’ I asked Dave on the way.
‘Mr and Mrs Spyce. We haven’t been able to contact them yet.’
‘Who let us know then?’
When we arrived, we carefully checked for any traces. There was no sign of forced entry so the burglar might have been let in by 3) … . Or
he possibly had had the key. Unlike in most burglaries, there was very little mess inside. The case got stranger when we found a large sum of
money in cash and a box full of precious jewellery
‘For me, it’s obvious,’ I said after a while. ‘The burglar must 4) … what he was looking for. I’d even say that he knew where it was.’
VII Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change
the order of the words provided. You can write up to 6 words, including the given ones.
1.You wouldn’t have done so much unnecessary shopping if you (make / shopping list) …
2. That’s a fabulous view! If only I (have / camera / me) …
3. ‘The money (can’t / steal) … by any of my employees,’ he said to the inspector. ‘I’m sure it was someone else.’
4. I wish I (not lend / money) … to Frank last week. He still hasn’t paid me back.
VIII Complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1.With such a good salary, he was able to put by a nice sum each month and after a few years his (save) totalled about £50,000.
2. Some people find it very (enjoy) to spend a day shopping.
3. The salesman offered us a considerable (reduce) in the price.
4. Buying such an expensive gadget wasn’t a very (sense) thing to do, but I really wanted to have it.
IX Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
spoil, consider, follow, drive, expect, browse
A lot of us like travelling, but the reality of the journey sometimes does not come up to our 1) … . Last August, feeling tired of hard work
and the hustle and bustle of the city, I decided to get away from it all. I didn’t want to get a package holiday, but instead I made up my mind
to spend some time in a remote place far away from civilization. After I 2) … through lots of ads, I found an offer for a lonely cottage deep
in the forest in the south-east of the country. It took me six hours to drive to the village where I met the owner of the cottage. He gave me the
key to the cottage and explained that he couldn’t take me there in his jeep because it was being repaired, so I’d have to reach the cottage in
my own car. As I was determined to go, half an hour later I 3) … his hand-drawn directions along a narrow forest lane, when the car got
stuck in the mud. Try as I might, I couldn’t get it moving, so I gave up my futile efforts. Looking at the directions, I concluded that I can’t
have been far from my destination. Therefore, I decided to leave the car and reach the cottage on foot. Laden with only the absolutely
necessary stuff (four large bags!), I got there almost three hours later. Exhausted, I sat down heavily on the porch, totally indifferent to the 4)
… scenery of the wilderness around me.
3) I Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change
the order of the words provided. You can write up to 6 words, including the given ones.
1.He (used / live / next door) … until he left for Canada last year.
2. Last month I was eventually able to buy the electric guitar (I / want / buy) … for such a long time.
3. The new job is interesting and well-paid, but I still (not get / used / work) … irregular hours.
4. I fell out with my parents when they (not allow / me / go) … camping with my friends last weekend.
II Complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1.It is a good idea to take out travel (insure) before you go on holiday abroad.
2. He used to be a naughty child who often (obey) his parents and got into trouble with the teachers.
3. If I have lots of things to do, I usually (priority) them by making a list.
4. While driving to work this morning, I witnessed a dangerous (collide) on the motorway.
III Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
find, attract, control, they, view, tempt
Shopping is emotional. It’s true that many shoppers try to follow their carefully drafted shopping lists and strictly control their expenditure.
Nonetheless, it would be practically impossible to find one who has not at least once given in to the 1) … to buy items outside their shopping
list. A purchase of an unplanned product is known as impulse buying and is a widely recognize phenomenon, of which retailers have learnt to
make good use. Quite often, buying things on impulse 2) … by the shoppers as a form of reward for going through the seemingly mundane
shopping routine. And while rewarding yourself with small, inexpensive items is practically harmless, studies have shown that impulse
shopping disrupts the normal decision-making process and might, in extreme cases, lead to 3) … and compulsive spending. Curiously, recent
research has shown that online shoppers are less likely to purchase products on impulse. Despite the wide range of products available and
frequently far more attractive prices offered by online stores than retail ones, online consumers rarely treat 4) … to unplanned purchases. It
seems that offering items within instant reach is still the best technique to make customers spend more than they planned.
IV Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change
the order of the words provided. You can write up to 6 words, including the given ones.
1.Actually, I wasn’t planning to do any housework this afternoon, but OK, I (give / you / hand) … the cleaning.
2. Mike collects postcards from all of the interesting places that (he / ever / be) …
3. At this time tomorrow we (fly / Canada) … . I just can’t wait to go!
4. Do you know (what time / concert / finish) …? I can come and pick you up to take you home when it’s over.
V Complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1.Alternative medicine is becoming (increase) popular nowadays.
2. It would be difficult to do without the basic electrical (apply) that we use at home on a daily basis.
3. I’ve arranged for the bank to send me my monthly (state) by email instead of the ordinary mail.
4. Snacks and light (refresh) will be served during the coffee break in the main hall.
VI Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
spend, oppose, estimate, form, compete, consider
The world’s population is ageing. The process is most clearly observed in well-developed European countries and the USA, and is caused by
two main factors, namely an increase in longevity and a decline in population growth. It 1) … that life expectancy in developed countries has
risen by an average of 12 years in the last four decades. The ageing of a country’s population might have 2) … consequences for the
economy and public services. According to a study conducted in 2011 in the UK, 65% of public spending on benefits went to elderly people.
Should the population figures continue to rise as projected, an additional £10 billion 3) … each year to provide financial benefits and medical
care to retired citizens. However, the phenomenon should not be seen as overly negative. Some experts believe that greater numbers of
experienced and skilled employees and skilled employees might help businesses to become more 4) … and increase their productivity.
VII Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change
the order of the words provided. You can write up to 6 words, including the given ones.
1.These are confidential documents which (mustn’t / photocopy) … without special permission.
2. The walls look scruffy and I (need / have / them / paint) … soon.
3. While I couldn’t stand some of the most violent scenes in the film, my friend (not seem / affect) … by them at all.
4. My sister is training to be a firefighter but I really find it difficult (imagine / her / do) … such a dangerous job.
VIII Complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1.The numerous political scandals, combined with the bad economic situation, have created a strong sense of (illusion) with the government.
2. He’s so stubborn that it’s completely (point) to try to make him change his mind.
3. We were shocked by his arrogant (different) to the poor members of the community.
4. After the demonstration, the police were accused of using (excess) force to pacify the demonstrators.
IX Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
mean, fulfil, suffice, interfere, profession, foresee
Making a good career choice is rarely easy for young people and all of the assistance they might get from their parents, friends or career
advisers might prove 1) … . This is because they will only be able to truly verify their choice after they have followed their careers for long
enough, perhaps for years. A recent survey carried out in New York has shown that a number of seemingly successful 2) … are dissatisfied
with their jobs. The list of their regrets is long, but there are a few that come up the most frequently, such as choosing a career merely for the
money it could bring. For example, one wealthy banker said that he 3) … to quit his job for a long time, but was unable to do so because of
his commitments. A large number of those surveyed also complained that they had been under strong pressure from their parents to follow in
their footsteps. One successful surgeon told the interviewers: ‘I should not 4) … my parents’ ambitions when it was time to choose a career
path. I secretly wanted to become a car mechanic, but I knew they would be extremely disappointed. The result is that I hate every single
moment that I spend working.’
4) I Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change
the order of the words provided. You can write up to 6 words, including the given ones.
1.At first he answered me back but after a while (he / apologise / me / be) … so rude.
2. It was a bad decision to leave school at 16. Now I know (I / ought / follow) … my parents’ advice when they told me to continue my
education.
3. I tried to ask her out yesterday but she said she (not / go out / me) … unless I changed my attitude.
4. We didn’t enjoy the performance much and (nor / do / other members) … of the audience.
II Complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1.After he’d been living in the USA for over a decade, he decided to apply for American (citizen).
2. Our history teacher gave us a home (assign) which we have to hand in next week.
3. With the support of her family and friends, she managed to (come) her disability and had a successful career.
4. The doctor told us that the operation had been successful. (hope), she’ll make a quick recovery now.
III Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
mix, compose, insist, revolution, person
When discussing trends in contemporary music, few people would disagree that the art of DJ-ing has 1) … modern music ever since it
became widespread decades ago. The job of a DJ, which is basically all about 2) … some music tracks to create a new sound, has become big
business, with some top DJs being able to earn several thousand pounds for a single gig. It seems, however, that the job of a DJ is well worth
the money. A good DJ 3) … to have a number of skills as well as a good ear for music, so not surprisingly, lots of DJs are also talented
musicians. In addition to attracting their audiences with a unique and entertaining 4) …, a DJ has to be extremely good at multitasking in
order to be able to operate several turntables at the same time and keep up to date with recent technological developments, which can assist
the traditional DJ-ing techniques.
IV Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change
the order of the words provided. You can write up to 6 words, including the given ones.
1.Mark (not / have / wear) … glasses since he had his eyes operated on last year.
2. During the interview, they asked her how long (she / run) … her own business before she decided to apply for a job.
3. He’s one of the top tennis players and in my opinion, (he / likely / win) … the tournament.
4. Thanks for inviting me, but I’m busy at the moment that I have no idea if (I / able / come) … to your party.
V Complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1.The weekly cinema (attend) has fallen by 1.7% since last year.
2. He’s a terribly (imagine) person and can never come up with interesting ideas of his own.
3. Traditional folk music has been a good source of (inspire) for a large number of famous composers.
4. I looked at the price in disbelief, as the dress was (ridicule) cheap for a silk one.
VI Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
number, remark, destroy, advocate, raise, spend
Few science-related topic are likely to trigger such heated discussions as the idea of space exploration. The most common argument 1) … by
its opponents is that space exploration is costing us a lot of money, which could 2) … on other projects to benefit the human population of
Earth. They point out that it is the issues of poverty, starvation and protecting the natural environment that ought to be our priorities. Those,
however, who are in favour of exploring outer space readily point out the benefits. The use of satellites, they say, has 3) … changed our
capacity to communicate freely all over the globe. Some even go as far as to say that the days of our planet 4) …, and if the human race is to
survive, we’ll have to find a way to reach remote planets and colonise them.
VII Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change
the order of the words provided. You can write up to 6 words, including the given ones.
1.I couldn’t stay up last night, and so I missed an episode of my favourite TV series. If I hadn’t been so exhausted last night, (I / watch / it)…
2. We were all surprised to find out that Mark had been promoted (despite / not have / much experience) …
3. It’s a nice and peaceful neighbourhood but I really wish that (there / be / more amenities) … within walking distance.
4. I saw some beautiful shoes in one of the expensive boutiques in the city centre yesterday. If only (I / have / enough / money) … then!
VIII Complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1.After he gave up working for the police, he decided to become a private (investigate).
2. It was said for us to watch Jenny put her (belong) in a small box and leave the office.
3. I really wish that you’d try to be more (consider) of other people! Everyone’s got feelings, you know!
4. Although the job of a teacher isn’t very well paid, it is extremely (reward) and I certainly wouldn’t like to do any other job.
5) I Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
1.connect, go, hobby, involve, participate, treat, visit
A lot of different forms of tourism have emerged since tourism became a popular leisure activity. Some examples of these are culinary,
medical and religious tourism, when people choose their destinations because they want to experience the food of a country or region, find
some medical 1) ………….. at a lower cost or of a better quality, or visit some holy sites or cities like Mecca, Rome or Jerusalem. However,
the most dangerous of those forms of tourism is extreme tourism, which involves 2) ………….. dangerous places such as the Chernobyl area
of the Ukraine, the mountainous regions of Kashmir in India, or the jungles of South Africa. Extreme tourism may also refer to dangerous
activities such as bungee-jumping into active volcanoes or over the Victoria Falls on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe in Africa,
swimming in Florida in a sea full of sharks, or ice-diving in the White Sea off the north-west coast of Russia. While most people would not
appreciate the element of risk 3) ………….. in such activities, the 4) ………….. seem to enjoy both the danger and adrenaline rush that such
extreme holiday activities bring.
II Read the text and then complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
What exactly is the aim of an art or music college, like the prestigious Julliard School or Berklee College of Music? The difference between
a regular college and art or music college is that they prepare students for different sorts of career. Thus, music students spend time studying
and 1) (perform) ………….. different types of music. Art students, on the other hand, analyse, study and then produce their own works –
whether these are paintings, sculptures, illustrations or photographs. Indeed, these colleges take on students who are 2) (passion) …………..
about their musical or artistic interests and dedicated to them. You also need to know exactly what your dream career is, and cannot get 3)
(frustrate) ………….. easily. An important stage for the applicants is an audition at a music school or a portfolio presentation, to show your
experience and skill in your craft at an art school. Besides having talent, you also need the drive to work really hard, and a full 4) (confident)
………….. in your own ability, as, in the future, you’ll have to face the challenge of defending the quality of your own work.
III Complete the text with one word in each gap.
It has long been announced as the perfect recipe for a long life but a new study suggests that not all foods that 1) ………….. up the
Mediterranean diet carry the same benefits. Researchers found that eating large amounts of fish or seafood or the low level of dairy
traditionally associated with the diet did little to lengthen life span. 2) ………….. , eating large amounts of fruit, vegetables and using olive
oil while keeping red meat consumption to a minimum did add up to a recipe for a longer life. The scientists claim that it is the first study to
identify which individual parts of the diet might contribute the most 3) ………….. a long life. Previous research 4) ………….. found that
sticking to the diet can protect the brain against developing Alzheimer’s, cut the chances of developing heart disease and even reduce the risk
of being diagnosed with cancer.
IV Wybierz właściwą opcję:
The phrase ‘to have a stiff upper lip’ meant that you didn’t show emotions or complain, even in the most difficult situations. That’s why the
British always respond to the question ‘How are you?’ with ‘I’m fine, thanks’ or ‘Could be worse’ rather than 1) (to give, giving, they give,
to giving) full details of all their problems. When Princess Diana died in 1997, the emotional outburst 2) (to see, seeing, saw, seen) on
Britain’s streets was felt by many to show a new kind of Britain. Some people were horrified by the tears cried in public. On the other 3)
(side, hand, way, view), many were equally appalled because the Royal Family seemed to carry 4) (out, of, on, through) as normal, with no
reaction to the loss at all. The biggest differences are found between generations and, as the older generations slowly die off, it seems clear
that the stiff upper lip will slowly die with them.
V Translate the fragments in brackets into English. You are allowed to use a maximum of six words.
1.I hope (skończą naprawiać) ………………………….. our street by the time we get back from our holiday.
2. X: What are we having for dinner?
Y: I don’t know. Mum will make dinner (kiedy przyjdzie do domu) …………………………..
3. Why (może pójdziemy do) …………………………..cinema on Saturday? I’ve heard that Gravity is really good.
4. I (mieszkałem w Londynie przez) …………………………..two years with my parents. We came back to Poland last year.
5. I’ve seen Paris and Rome, but I (jeszcze nigdy nie byłem w) ………………………….. Bieszczady.
VI Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the original sentence.
1.People think our finance director is a very intelligent and skilful professional. Our finance director ………………………….. be a very
intelligent and skilful professional.
2. We last discussed the project during the meeting on Friday. We ………………………….. since the meeting on Friday.
3. ‘You haven’t followed your line manager’s instructions,’ the managing director told him. the managing director blamed
………………………….. my line manager’s instructions.
4. I prefer taking work home to staying in the office longer. I’d rather ………………………….. stay in the office longer.
5. I gave up my blog because people were sending me cruel comments. I gave up my blog because I …………………….. cruel comments.
VII Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the original sentence. Use the words in brackets but do not change their form. You
can use a maximum of 5 words in each gap.
1.I’m sure somebody has sent the burglars. (must) Someone …………………………..the burglars.
2. The situation won’t improve if the government doesn’t change its attitude. (unless) The situation won’t improve …………………………..
its attitude.
3. I’d prefer you not to go to the demonstration. (rather) I’d ………………………….. to the demonstration.
4. Last year the corporation established three more regional branches in Asia. (up) Last year the corporation ………………………….. three
more regional branches.
5. Could you repeat what you said about the natural habitat of the Siberian tiger? (mind) Would ………………………….. what you said
about the natural habitat of the Siberian tiger?
6) I Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
anger, connect, feel, have, society, worry
My name is Helen. I’m a 1) ………….. media addict. There, I’ve just admitted it, at long last. Supposedly, this is the first step to some kind
of recovery. I’m not a teenager with nothing to do but schoolwork, I’m a working mother with a job and two kids. I realized that I had a
problem a few days ago. My family had been nagging me not to check my mobile for new tweets, messages or updates at family dinner or at
the cinema. My husband was furious when I had to check my Facebook account every five minutes during our evenings out. My friends were
also really 2) ………….. about me but I thought that they were exaggerating. I just couldn’t unwind during holidays or at parties. Going on
Facebook or Twitter seemed so much easier than doing household chores or mundane tasks at work. I didn’t even notice that I 3) …………..
burnt out most of the time as I sometimes missed appointments and business meetings. But I realized that something was wrong when I
forgot about my daughter’s third birthday. I felt like a really lousy mother. I was always 4) ………….. to and in touch with my virtual
friends, but I was slowly losing touch with my family life. Finally, I think I need to unplug, to break away from it all. Have you ever felt this
way?
II Read the text and then complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
According to popular opinion and some studies, 1) (good look) ………….. people earn more money, get promoted quicker and often have
better jobs than people who are not that attractive. However, beauty does not always mean having a 2) (good) ………….. life first of all,
when it comes to money, in most professions, it’s better to be smart than attractive. However, beauty helps a lot in contact with the opposite
sex, apparently. For example, attractive people do get better jobs, but only if they are not the same sex as the potential 3) (employ)
………….. , as we may perceive attractive people of the same sex as a threat. Additionally, we tend to think that people who are attractive
are more 4) (talent) ………….. than less talented people, but, again, only if they are of the opposite sex. So, beauty often does mean a better
life, but there are also a lot of problems if you are beautiful.
III Complete the text with one word in each gap.
Are people more materialistic now than they were 200 years ago? 1) ………….. to one study, this may be true. Analysis of words used in
more than 1.5 million American and British books published between 1800 and 2000 has revealed how cultural values have changed in that
time. Researchers found 2) ………….. increase in the use of words like ‘choose’ and ‘get’ in the past two centuries. At the same time, they
observed a decrease in the frequency of other words, 3) ………….. as ‘obliged’ and ‘give’. What does this finding mean? The psychologists
behind the study claim the shifts in language indicate how US and British society has grown more selfish and it has grown wealthier and
more urban. Professor Patricia Greenfield, a psychologist who conducted the study, is now hoping to replicate the work with books in
Spanish, French, Russian and Chinese to 4) ………….. for global patterns in the culture reflected in literature.
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Wayne Gretzky represented Canada in ice hockey and served as their head coach. Nicknamed ‘The Great One’, he is widely considered the
greatest hockey player of all time. Gretzky holds the record 1) (with, by, as, for) leading point-scorer in the history of the National Hockey
League (NHL). No other player managed to score more than 200 points in one season. Gretzky’s size and basic athletic abilities were not
considered impressive. However, his intelligence and reading of the game were unrivalled, and he could constantly anticipate where the puck
2 (used to be, will be, was going to be, has been) and execute the right move at the right time. Much has been written about Gretzky’s highly
developed hockey instincts, but he once explained that what appeared to be instinct was, in large 3) (part, extent, size, degree), the effect of
his relentless study of the game. Gretzky is also known for his sportsmanship. Throughout his career he often 4) (spoke, voted, stood, put)
out against fighting and violence in hockey.
V Translate the fragments in brackets into English. You are allowed to use a maximum of six words.
1. I finished preparing dinner while my mum (rozmawiała przez) ………………………….. the phone. She can talk for hours!
2. Kobe Bryand, (którego talent podziwiam) ………………………….. is a famous basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers.
3. A new generation of ultrabooks (jest obecnie wprowadzana) ………………………….. on the market.
4. Look! This is the place (gdzie można napić się kawy) ………………………….. and read or buy some magazines and books.
5. My mum says that I need to go to the hairdresser’s to (aby mnie ostrzyżono) ………………………….. but I like my hair the way it is.
VI Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the original sentence.
1. I wish you would decide what to eat. I wish you would ………………………….. mind about what to eat.
2. That definitely wasn’t a clownfish. They don’t live in cold water. That ……………………….. a clownfish. They don’t live in cold water.
3. Do your parents let you stay out late on Friday night? Are you ………………………….. late on Friday?
4. It wasn’t possible for him to leave the building without me noticing him. He …………………….. the building without me noticing him.
5. ‘I’ll call your parents if you do not stop making so much noise in class,’ said the teacher. The teacher threatened …………………………..
if I did not stop making so much noise in class.
6. I’ve never seen such a magnificent building. It’s the first …………………………..such a magnificent building.
7. The noise coming from my neighbours’ flat is intolerable. I must talk to them about it. I can’t put ………………………….. coming from
my neighbours’ flat. I must talk to them about it.
VII Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the original sentence. Use the words in brackets but do not change their form. You
can use a maximum of 5 words in each gap.
1. I think advertisers should stop promoting consumerist lifestyle. (time) It’s ………………………….. promoting consumerist lifestyle.
2. Ecological protestors didn’t only stage the demonstration, they also demanded to talk to a government official as well. (only) Not
………………………….. the demonstration, they also demanded to talk to a government official.
3. Some environmentalists say that in 100 years’ time the world will have used all its natural resources. (run) Some environmentalists say
that in 100 the world ………………………….. all its natural resources.
4. We need to conduct a survey into people’s attitudes towards cycling. (carry) We need to ………………………….. into people’s attitudes
towards cycling.
5. Unfortunately big companies don’t try to lower CO2 emission into the atmosphere. (only) If ………………………….. to lower CO2
emission into the atmosphere.
7) I Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
demonstrate, give, invite, organize, suggest, tradition
Women in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to drive, although there is no formal law which bans them from doing so. However, this situation
may change soon, as women activists have started a campaign for their right to drive. Interestingly, the campaign has been launched on
Twitter. One of the activists, Eman el Nafjan, 1) ………….. Saudi people – both men and women – to give their opinion on driving on
October 26th 2014. She hopes that lots of Saudis will sympathise with the initiative. The campaign has already received hundreds of
messages, and the 2) ………….. hope some well-known Saudis will back it, too. The activists hope that Saudi women will not hesitate to
show videos of them driving to the public on Twitter. According to the campaigners, if women 3) ………….. the right to drive, they would
start enjoying the same freedom as men in Saudi Arabia. The opponents of the campaign argue that allowing women to drive would offend
Saudi 4) ………….. values. Ironically, though, women spend a lot of time with the male drivers, which means offending the same values. It
remains to be seen, then, how influential Twitter has become in Saudi Arabia and how successful the campaigners will be.
II Read the text and then complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
It seems obvious that we make our 1) (choose) ………….. about our friends because of who they are. However, it’s also true that we make
these decisions because of the way they support who we are. Psychologists confirm that we make friends more easily with people who show
2) (approve) ………….. for our opinions, social behavior and even the clothes we wear. We’re quite 3) (like) ………….. to feel attracted to
someone whose ideas about life are completely different from ours. We just don’t connect 4) (emotion) ………….. with individuals who we
feel are not our soul mates. So, we are actually quite selfish when it comes to selecting who we want to befriend and trust. It isn’t just
attraction, it’s also manipulation.
III Complete the text with one word in each gap.
The Mona Lisa, one of the world’s masterpieces, has been recreated with 3,604 cups of coffee and 564 pints of milk. Each coffee cup was
filled with varying amount of milk to create the different sepia shades of 1) ………….. painting. The impressive 20 foot high and 13 foot
wide image took a team of eight people three hours to complete. It was created for The Rock Arena Festival in Sydney and seen by 130,000
people 2) ………….. attended the event. Elaine Kelly, one of the event organisers, was delighted with the result. She said, ‘We wanted to
create an element of surprise and a sense of fun in the way we engaged with the public. Once we came up with the idea, we had to 3)
………….. a decision which painting to reproduce. We opted for the Mona Lisa because it’s been reproduced so many times in various
media but, as 4) ………….. as we know, never out of coffee. The result was fantastic.’
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Half of all British seven-year-olds are not doing even the minimum recommended one hour of exercise each day. A study of almost 7,000
primary school children has found that sedentary lifestyles have become the norm among British children. In 1) (global, total, overall,
whole), just thirty-eight per cent of girls and sixty-three per cent of boys aged seven did the recommended hour of exercise a day. Half of the
children were sedentary for an average 6.4 hours every day. The study has clearly revealed that more effort should be made to boost physical
activity among children. To start the ball 2) (playing, turning, kicking, rolling), the UK needs campaigns to promote exercise among pupils,
such as walking or cycling to school. Experts warn that something 3) (will, shall, could, ought to) be done fast. On current trends, a large part
of the adult population will suffer 4) (from, on, against, for) obesity related illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease, in less than 20 years.
V Translate the fragments in brackets into English. You are allowed to use a maximum of six words.
1. Since my knee surgery, I (ćwiczę) ………………………….. at the gym 5 times a week.
2. I am now really (zmęczona pisaniem) ………………………….. exam-type essays and practice tests.
3. The receptionist asked me (jak chcemy) ………………………….. pay for our room.
4. The teacher asked the children (by nie rysowały) ………………………….. on the walls.
5. Kasabian (nagrał) …………………………..four CDs so far, and I can’t wait to hear the next one.
VI Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the original sentence. Use the words in brackets but do not change their form. You
can use a maximum of 5 words in each gap.
1. I’m sure you learned about renewable energy and alternative energy sources at school. (must) You ………………………….. about
renewable energy sources at school.
2. Most companies increased their water efficiency but failed to limit their impact on local water resources. (fact) Most companies failed to
limit their impact on local water resources despite ………………………….. their water efficiency.
3. We seldom speak about the importance of birds in our environment. (ever) Hardly ………………………….. the importance of birds in
our environment.
4. I’m not sure I’m communicative enough to work as a shop assistant. Good interpersonal skills (regard / essential)
………………………….. in this job.
VII Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change
the order of the words provided.
1.Immediately after we got on the coach (we / remind / fasten) ………………………….. our seatbelts buy the coach driver.
2. If (you / book / room) ………………….. in advance, we wouldn’t be wandering around in the rain and looking for a place to stay now.
3. How (time / you / visit) ………………………….. the Rocky Mountains so far?
4. If only (we / remember / bring) ………………………….. cameras with us – we could have taken great pictures!
5. Yesterday the opposition party (put / proposal / concern) ………………………….. the healthcare system.
VIII Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
differ, know, disappoint, learn, interest, teach
If you wish to become a wizard, get ready for a 1) ………….. . The Harry Potter and the Age of Illusion course, offered as part of the BA in
Education Studies at Durham University, England, does not provide lectures in quidditch but instead runs 2) ………….. seminars about how
JK Rowling’s novels reflect the problems of prejudice, citizenship and bullying. It may not be as much fun as gaining the 3) ………….. of
magic at Hogwarts’, but the course certainly allows you to reread the books and look at them from a 4) ………….. , more like adult-like
point of view.
8) I Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
assassin, king, lead, monarch, teach, use
It may sound strange but my absolute favourite subject at secondary school was history, and it was all because of my history teacher. For
him, history was a passion which he brought to life. Indeed, he turned history into living stories rather than making us learn boring
definitions concerning, for example, constitutional 1) ………….. . In particular, I remember him first telling us the life story of King James
II of England and all his family and then giving us the background details for the events which 2) ………….. to the revolution of 1688. We
also discussed what might have happened if King James hadn’t been overthrown? Would Britain still be Catholic nowadays? We didn’t have
to learn the dates of any political 3) ………….. like the death of John F. Kennedy, but we had to know the reasons behind the events and the
results. Moreover, we didn’t have to know the specific dates of births and deaths of famous monarchs, but had to know what the latter did for
their countries. Finally, I wish my maths teacher 4) ………….. the same kinds of methods, as I might have learned mathematics with more
enthusiasm.
II Read the text and then complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
Most people will agree that male and female friendships are totally different. Women prefer relationships which are based on shared activity
and verbal expression. They find talking and listening to each other extremely 1) (value) ………….. and can’t understand why their male
counterparts are less willing to do the same. Females also appreciate 2) (intimate) ………….. , so you will often catch them sharing secrets.
On the other hand, men are into ‘doing’ things with their mates. They’ll pass their time doing or watching sports rather than engaging in
prolonged 3) (discuss) ………….. about feelings or everyday problems. Someone once described it very 4) (precision) ………….. : women
meet up to ‘plug into’ while men get together to ‘unplug’. Men just value each other’s company without plugging into each other’s problems.
III Complete the text with one word in each gap.
With its long Pacific coastline and beautiful beaches, Chile might be a perfect place for seaside resorts. Unfortunately, due 1) ………….. a
cold sea current, the water seldom gets warmer than 15°C. The owners of the resort of San Alfonso del Mar have found a solution: they built
the world’s largest swimming pool. The pool, separated from 2) ………….. sea by a narrow beach, is over a kilometer long, has an area of
8 hectares, and contains approximately 250 million litres of water, 3) ………….. is pumped in from the ocean, filtered and warmed naturally
by the sun. Along the pool there are schools where you can learn every water 4) ………….. in the world – from swimming to ocean sailing
– as well as playgrounds for children, an open air theatre and dozens of bars and cafes, including one with a 25-metre acquarium full of
exotic marine life.
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It probably depends on the kind of person you are. When my uncle Frank set 1) (up, off, out, on) his small firm 25 years ago, his life wasn’t
easy. He often worked 14-hour days, he had no holidays for three years, and the future was uncertain. But he liked being his own 2) (chief,
boss, director, CEO) and working for himself. Today, his firm employs twelve people and 3) (however, despite, although, in spite) Frank is
still busy, he finds the time to relax and enjoy life – and he can afford it. On the other hand, if his business 4) (had failed, failed, has failed,
was failed) instead of achieving success, it would have been learned from the experience; he has the right kind of personality for it.
V Translate the fragments in brackets into English. You are allowed to use a maximum of six words.
1. Teaching with the help of computers (staje się) ………………………….. more and more common in schools in Poland.
2. A physiotherapist is a person in a team (którego zadaniem jest) …………………….. to take care of sportsmen’s health and their injuries.
3. Marit Bjorgen, (która pochodzi z Norwegii) ………………………….., has been the biggest competitor of Justyna Kowalczyk.
4. My parents say we need to (zlecić pomalowanie naszego domu) ………………………….. as its colour has faded.
5. Athletes (są regularnie badani) ………………………….. for illegal drugs which might enhance their performance.
VI Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change
the order of the words provided.
1. I’m sorry I didn’t answer the phone. When you rang, I (work / on) ………………………….. my first CV.
2. I think my first day at work will be stressful. I (not / use / work) ………………………….. for 8 hours a day.
3. (I / just / graduate) ………………………….. university when I got my first job offer. I felt very lucky!
4. It (be / better) ………………………….. I hadn’t taken up this job. I’ve got no time for my friends now.
5. Who (suppose / tell) ………………………….. what to do? There is no one around to ask!
VII Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
participate, convince, opinion, wide, create, teach
It’s a fact that 50% of the population in Iceland believe in elves. Icelanders are so 1) ………….. that elves exist that roads and housing
estates are built around boulders which are supposed to be their homes. So, it comes as no surprise that there exists a school where you can
study about elves. The school is 2) ………….. popular, partly because it’s situated in the capital city and partly because it offers a really
engaging course on the history and life of these 3) ………….. . There are also field trips so that the students can have a look at the elves’
habitat. Every course 4) ………….. receives a diploma that certifies that they have all the qualifications to become an elf expert!
VIII Read the text and then complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
The Komodo dragon is often called Ora. It is the largest 1) (live) ………….. lizard on our planet. Its name comes from Komodo, one of
several small Indonesian bits. It looks quite scary as it grows to about 3 m in 2) (long) ………….. and weighs up to as much as 135 kg. The
animals would thrive as there is plenty of food on the island; however, because of the destruction of their habitat, the lizards are an
endangered species. To protect the reptile, Komodo National Park has been created. It does its job very well and so far it has been very 3)
(success) ………….. in taking care of between 5000 and 6000 lizards. The park is supported by an Indonesian government which only
allows to export the animals with the special permission of the president and then only as a 4) (give) ………….. to another nation. It’s a
perfect example of how to preserve a rare species.
9) I Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
delight, behave, type, lecture, vary
There’s a great 1) ………….. of courses for students who fancy studying some unusual subjects. A lot of modern universities across the
world offer less 2) ………….. courses. One of such institutions is the University of California, Irvine, where undergraduates can learn about
physics by analyzing the 3) ………….. of familiar superheroes such as Spider-Man, Wonder Woman or Batman. The 4) ………….. teach
the physics of flying and fluid dynamics by showing clips from the famous movies. The students are said to be 5) …………..
II Read the text and then complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
Camden Market was established in 1975. It draws more than 150,000 people a week to its unique shops and market stalls where you can buy
everything from clothes, jewellery, home 1) (furnish) ………….. and toys to books and all kinds of handcrafted items. To please your mind,
you should visit an impressive range of game shops selling board and dice games as well as 2) (depend) ………….. bookshops selling books
different from those in the most popular chain book stores. If you’re a fashion victim, Camden Market will delight you too as it’s full of
small boutiques selling both designer clothes and second-hand items at fairly 3) (afford) ………….. prices. The market is also a wonderful
place to meet all sorts of people who frequent the cafes and bars in the area. So if you are in for shopping and entertainment, don’t miss this
4) (exception) ………….. popular place. You won’t regret it.
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A leading girls’ school is planning to introduce tests in which it is impossible to get 100% so that pupils know it is OK not to get everything
right. Oxford High School for Girls is said 1) (to be considering, to have considered, to have been considered, to be considered) using such
tests in Maths. The idea is to prevent students becoming obsessed 2) (for, of, on, with) being ‘Little Miss Perfect’. Pupils aged eleven will
take the online test in which the questions become harder and harder. 3) (Unless, If, Until, When) the girl reaches the top of her ability, she
then faces questions that she is unable to answer to show that it is ‘fine not to get everything right’. The day school, which 4) (pays, costs,
charges, spends) fees of almost £4,000 a term and last year had an 85% A –pass rate at A Level, will be the first to run the initiative which
could then be rolled out to other girls’ schools across the country.
IV Translate the fragments in brackets into English. You are allowed to use a maximum of six words.
1. His room was so cluttered. (Nie był sprzątany) ………………………….. for ages, so he decided to have a go at de-cluttering it.
2. (Dlaczego nie pościeliłeś) ………………………….. your bed? It’s midday!
3. It’s high time (żebyś posprzątał swój pokój) ………………………….. .
4. When I walked into my room, I wondered who (zrobił taki bałagan) ………………………….. there.
5. (Gdybym był na twoim miejscu) ………………………….., I’d have moved out a long time ago.
VI Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change
the order of the words provided.
1. I find this job very hard. (I / not / use / do) ………………………….. creative work.
2. (I / not / capable) ………………………….. doing this job ever in my life. It’s far too demanding, so I’m not going to apply.
3. I’m sure (it / Paul / set) ………………………….. fire to the school building.
4. There is no (point / rely) ………………………….. what politicians promise. They just want to get elected and then they forget about the
promises they have made.
5. The real estate sector will stay healthy as (long / economy / remain) ………………………….. stable.
6. Their products and their business model change in order (keep / demands) ………………………….. of the current market.
7. The witness claimed that he (not / remember / see) ………………………….. the accused on the crime scene.
VII Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
see, huge, main, travel, proud, choose
You must have heard of Lonely Planet’s top 10 destinations list, which they publish every year. 2013 was no different. The team of travel
experts selected, after an incredibly hot debate, top ten cities and awarded Amsterdam the second place. All the experts agreed that this city
always makes a great impression on 1) ………….. with its 400-year-old canal system and its party scene. The people of Amsterdam always
take 2) ………….. in their city and its history, so it came as no surprise that they were so keen to mark a number of special anniversaries:
among others Vincent van Gogh’s 160th birthday or 125 years of the famous Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. The last year’s festivities were
3) ………….. popular and attracted masses of people. It did not come unnoticed by Lonely Planet and hence the title of one of the most
promising cities in Europe. So if you have a minute, pay a visit to this vibrant city and visit some, if not all, of its spectacular 4) ………….. .
You’ll love them.
VIII Read the text and then complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
I’ve recently read an article about sleeper types and was amazed at how they match the people in my family. If you sleep on your side with
your arms down, you are a Log. Apparently, Logs are sociable and 1) (trust) ………….. of people, which is a perfect description of my Dad!
If you sleep on your back with both arms on your side, you are a Soldier. This group of sleepers tend to be reserved perfectionists. That’s
Mum – always worried about things being a 2) (perfect) ………….. . As a result, she’s suffering from 3) (work) ………….. ! If you sleep in
a curled-up position, you are the Foetus. This type of sleeper is very sensitive, though may seem tough on the outside so that would be my
sister, who will only 4) (bright) ………….. when she gets to know people better.
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Totmes, a small, quiet town in the west of England has become a symbol of independence and local rights. In 2012, the coffee shop chain
Costa Coffee, tried to open a café in the town. 1) (However, Although, Even though, Despite), Totmes was already home to 42 independent
coffee bars and locals felt that they didn’t need a new one. Over 6,000 local people signed a 2) (form, protest, petition, debate) against Costa.
The company tried to persuade the residents that the new café would be an opportunity for the town but they weren’t convinced. The
company realized that if they did open the café, it 3) (will be, would have been, had been, would be) bad for their image and so they decided
to look elsewhere. So does this mean that other towns will be able to prevent large supermarket chains and fast food stores 4) (to open, from
opening, with opening, open)? Only time will tell, but it has given people elsewhere at least a glimmer of hope.
10) I Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need
to use.
mystery, believe, lose, succeed, visit, see
There are a lot of places in the world which do not enjoy a good reputation. Some have earned a bad name because of their rate among
inhabitants, while others have proved unfortunate for the 1) ………….. . The reasons for this misfortune may vary from terribly difficult
weather conditions like in the Tutankhamun’s Tomb, Valley of the Kings, in Egypt. There is also one supposedly unlucky place in Canada,
namely Unlucky Lake. The lake is just a lake and does not seem to have any myths or legends associated with it. There is, however, a
common 2) ………….. that the lake was named by the local fishermen after a particularly 3) ………….. fishing season when the men did
not catch any fish. Some visitors add jokingly that it’s unlucky to stay near the lake because of awfully uncomfortable beds in the local
motel! So perhaps it wouldn’t be a great 4) ………….. if you missed this part of the world!
II Translate the fragments in brackets into English. You are allowed to use a maximum of six words.
1. It’s the first time I (zatrzymałem się) ………………………….. in such a luxurious house.
2. (Jak długo dzieliliście) ………………………….. a room before you moved to your own place?
3. Why (on zawsze sprząta) ………………………….. the flat on Sunday? It’s really getting on my nerves!
4. (Podejmowanie decyzji nigdy nie było) ………………………….. my strong point. I’m quite indecisive.
5. (Dlaczego nie porozmawiałaś) ………………………….. with him about this problem when you saw him last?
III Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change
the order of the words provided.
1. Some politicians (object / spend) ………………………….. art, especially in hard economic times.
3 The climate here is (cold / grow / melons) ………………………….. outdoors.
4. My father insisted (work / the garden) ………………………….. despite the extreme heat.
5. We’ll have to wait (until / thunderstorm / stop) ………………………….. before going out on the lake.
6. If (flood / not / destroy) ………………………….. our crops, we might have had a great harvest this year.
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The Internet is, no doubt, a wonderful meeting place. At the same time, it poses certain risks to all its users no matter how old they are. And
1) (however, despite, in spite of, although) some 18 or 19-year olds realize the potential threats they face online, they don’t seem to give
much thought to the fact that university administrators and employers more and more often scrutinize their profiles before admitting them to
prestigious colleges or giving them jobs. Young adults who post provocative photos and comments about their partying habits or, what’s
worse, about drinking or drug abuse can make themselves 2) (look, come across, appear, show up) as immature and lacking common sense.
Experts advise against posting any material that would make you feel ashamed of yourself in the future and, as one media expert said,
‘wouldn’t make your grandmother proud of you!’ So, it’s high time you 3) (treat, to treat, treated, would treat) social networking sites as
space to promote yourself personally, academically and professionally by sharing information that will help you leave a positive impression
on your future employers. Too young to agonise over it? Think twice before you (turn, play, take, hold) this advice down.
V Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
lonely, lose, sympathy, gain, incredible, exist
Do people nowadays have more friends than before? What does friendship stand for in an era of social media? On the one hand, social
networking sites make it 1) ………….. easy to meet new people and stay in touch. They promote bonding and increased communication. At
the same time, we live in the society where the word ‘friend’ 2) ………….. its true meaning over the years – friendship does not mean the
same as it used to. You can have thousands of virtual friends and still feel the 3) ………….. person in the world. Relationship experts claim
that our capacity for maintaining emotionally close relationships is finite. At any point, individuals are able to keep up close relationships
with only a small number of people, so that new friendships come at the expense of loosening contact with 4) ………….. friends. Whatever
your definition of relationship, the bottom line is, we all need friends in our lives.
VI Read the text and then complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
My sister Margaret, a young designer, has just bought her first flat. She spent ages looking for one, because her demands were very high.
She wanted a really 1) (space) ………….. studio in a pre-war building near the city centre. The 2) (high) ………….. of the ceilings was
also an important consideration, as she likes lots of air. Finally, the estate agent found a place she liked. It’s certainly roomy, and to be
honest, it looks a bit gloomy to me at the moment. But I expect Margaret will know how to 3) (bright) ………….. it up. Naturally, she’s
planning to decorate it herself, and she’s a very 4) (imagine) ………….. designer. I can’t wait to see how she transforms the flat – I’ll post
photos as soon as it’s ready.
VII Translate the fragments in brackets into English. You are allowed to use a maximum of six words.
1. He’s such a messy person. He (zawsze zostawia swoje rzeczy) ………………………….. everywhere, which is so annoying!
2. Last year we had a new maths teacher. We liked him (jak tylko się pojawił) ………………………….. because he smiled a lot.
3. I saw a street artist selling her drawings, so I (zapytałam ją o cenę) ………………………….. because I wanted to buy one.
4. Although he was not a talented artist, he (nigdy nie zrezygnował z malowania) ………………………….. . It was his passion.
5. I (nie pamiętam, abym kiedykolwiek był) ………………………….. to that exhibition. You must have confused mw with somebody else.
11) I Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need
to use.
detach, situate, available, date, space, apply
We are offering for rent a beautiful house for 4 people. The cottage is 1) ………….. in a peaceful area near the beach but it is also close to
local shops and restaurants. There is parking for two cars and the nearest bus stop is 50 metres away. The cottage stands at the end of a leafy
lane overlooking the sea. There is a kitchen, living room, two 2) ………….. bedrooms and an attractive garden with a patio, perfect for
eating outside and watching the sunset. The cottage 3) ………….. back to the 19 th century but it has recently been completely modernized.
There is a Jacuzzi in the bathroom and the kitchen has modern appliances including a dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. For
more detail of prices and 4) ………….. please contact the owners on 01726138.
II Read the text and then complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
Being able to connect online with family and friends of the human and furry varieties is now the top priority for travelers, research shows.
Over half of British pet 1) (own) ………….. have admitted to Skyping their pets while travelling, and a quarter of parents have used visual
2) (communicate) ………….. methods like Skype and FaceTime to read their children a bedtime story. Internet access is now of the highest
3) (important) ………….. to the modern traveler. Connecting with loved ones online is also the method of choice these days – almost half of
the surveyed population would prefer to communicate with people back home over the Internet rather than using the phone. Wi-Fi access
also appears to have a direct impact on travellers’ 4) (happy) ………….. with the majority saying free Internet would make them happy
while travelling on business.
III Wybierz właściwą opcję:
Most people feel that the life of a sportsperson is full of glory, fame and money. Few understand what it 1) (makes, does, comes, takes). Even
fewer have any idea what professional sports involves. It’s all about extreme physical and mental effort needed to carry 2) (off, out, on, in)
practising despite injuries and tiredness. Professional sportspeople must stick to a very rigorous regime. As soon as they wake up, they work
out in the gym and have to 3) (put up with, get down to, look up to, make up for) a harsh routine of doing things on time. So when they win,
get a million dollar cheque and can hear the fans cheering, it’s what these people deserve! It’s time people 4) (understand, understood, were
understanding, will understand) that criticizing sports professional for earning lots of money simply isn’t fair.
IV Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need to
use.
surround, care, understand, humiliate, struggle, bad
Now that my son is playing county level rugby, I often come into contact with the type of mother I hate, in fact 1) ………….. parent
imaginable – the Over-Protective Mum. A few minutes into the last game, my son performed a bold tackle on our lady’s son. You could
probably hear her cries in the 2) ………….. counties as she screamed, ‘Ref! Help! That’s my son!’ Her son looked absolutely mortified.
The last thing he wanted was his Mum shouting at the sidelines after he 3) ………….. by the opposition. Several minutes later my son
tackled again. This was too much for the lady, who ran on to the pitch screaming that it wasn’t fair. At that point my son 4) ………….. lost
his temper and was sent to the sidelines for five minutes. The game was ruined for both boys.
Dear Over-Protective Mum,
Please don’t disturb sporting events or embarrass your children!
V Read the text and then complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
A group of 1) (research) ………….. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has created a ‘wearable’ book which allows the reader to
experience the protagonist’s emotions. The book senses which page the reader is on and triggers vibration patterns through a special vest.
Changes in the protagonist’s 2) (emotion) ………….. or physical state trigger discrete feedback in the wearable vest by changing the heart
or temperature. A prototype story for creating the book was a science fiction novella. Its main protagonist experience multiple emotions:
deep love and ultimate despair, the freedom of Barcelona sunshine and the 3) (captive) ………….. of a dark damp cellar. A wearable book
undeniably creates an immersive storytelling experience. However, it’s still to be seen whether the 4) (arrive) ………….. of this new
invention will mark the beginning of a new era for readers, writers and publishers.
VI Translate the fragments in brackets into English. You are allowed to use a maximum of six words.
1. She was fascinated by my murals and asked me (jak długo maluję) ………………………….. each of them.
2. Teresa had (zachęcała mnie do zobaczenia) ………………………….. that exhibition, so I went to the gallery last Monday.
3. My teacher wanted to know what (sprawiło, że jestem zainteresowany) ………………………….. in art so much.
4. I (nie znoszę chodzić) ………………………….. theatre. I prefer the cinema.
5. I have such a bad memory. I didn’t (pamiętałam, aby obejrzeć) ………………………….. my favourite programme about art again!
VII Wybierz właściwą opcję:
Diets and an obsession with them are as old as the hills. For centuries people 1) (have been experimenting, experiment, had experimented,
are experimenting) with them to lose weight, look more attractive or just stay fit and healthy. However, they often discover that few of them
ever work while most can cause serious complications. One of such examples were the Victorians, who would buy poisonous mixtures made
of soap, lard and strychnine or arsenic to speed up their metabolism. These mixtures often 2) (resulted, led, caused, influenced) to cancer or
total blindness, so they were finally banned in 1938. Then came obsessive chewing. People, including some Edwardian celebrities such as
Henry James or Franz Kafka, would chew each piece of food hundreds of times to get all the juices out before spitting the rest out. Although
it wasn’t particularly pleasant to watch, it was believed to 3) (take, get, make, work) wonders for many people. Another crazy idea was born
in the 20th century, when dieting was very trendy and the diet industry relied on fear and low self-esteem to sell its products. In those days,
people were encouraged to buy tapeworm pills and then take more pills to kill the worm. You can only 4) (insure, be sure of, assure, ensure)
yourself how harmful this was for the people when you read the statistics of how many of them died because of that! These days people,
young and old, still believe in miracle diets and often risk their lives.
12) I Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need
to use.
bad, chat, good, necessary, patience, sell
What makes the difference between a happy customer and an unhappy one? You could say it’s getting what they came to get. That’s true but
it’s not the only consideration and not 1) ………….. the most important one. To make sure customers have the 2) ………….. possible
experience in your shop, remember these simple rules.
- Pay attention to the customer form the moment he or she enters the shop. Smile and say hello. If you 3) ………….. with a co-worker, stop
immediately.
- Ask how you can help, but make sure your attention is not oppressive.
- If a customer takes a long time to choose their purchases, assist him or her 4) ………….. , but make sure a colleague is serving other
customers.
- Do your best to provide what the customer wants. If it is not in stock, apologise and give clear information as to when the product will be
available.
II Read the text and then complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
Sport is supposed to be good for your health. But when you think of all the injuries that athletes suffer, you might almost come to the
conclusion that it’s a 1) (risk) ………….. activity! To make sure sport is really good for you, remember these tips.
- Always warm up properly before starting vigorous exercise, unprepared muscles are 2) (special) ………….. vulnerable to injury.
- Don’t push yourself beyond your current level of ability. 3) (strength) ………….. your muscles and tendons gradually.
- Work with a coach to make sure your technique is correct and you’re not harming yourself.
- Include plenty of stretching exercises in your routine. Basketball legend, Michael Jordan, suffered only one serious injury during his career,
largely because he stretched diligently before and after every game.
- If you feel pain, stop. Continuing to exercise while you’re injured may cause further changes and slow down your 4) (recover) …………..
III Translate the fragments in brackets into English. You are allowed to use a maximum of six words.
1.We are on very friendly terms with the Robinsons. No wonder – this coming July (będziemy sąsiadami) ………………….. for 10 years.
2. If we (nie wydali tyle pieniędzy) ………………………….. on a new hot water cylinder last month, we would have enough to renovate
one more bedroom.
3. The estate agent wanted to know when (zamierzamy wyprowadzić się) ………………………….. of our house in London.
4. Would you mind (przesłać nam więcej informacji) ………………………….. about his property via e-mail?
5. The window frames have just arrived and (zostaną zamontowane do jutra) ………………………….. at the latest.
IV Wybierz właściwą opcję:
Peter J. D’Adamo made himself famous when he published his book Eat Right 4 Your Type, which outlined different diets 1) (making,
taking, putting, giving) into account your blood type. In this book, D’Adamo describes what exactly each blood type carrier should eat to
remain healthy. He believes that blood types 2) (have effect, result in, affect, take advantage of) the digestive system and that some foods
good for people of one type are dangerous for others. So, people with blood group 0 are recommended to eat a higher protein diet, consisting
of lean meat and fish 3) (besides, additionally, on top of, as well as) to exercise a lot. Blood group A is supposed to turn vegetarian and avoid
red meat and vigorous exercise at all costs. Blood group B, according to the writer, should eat dairy products and should 4) (consist,
supplement, compliment, include) their diet with a moderate fitness programme. Blood AB should mix the diets of blood groups A and B and
avoid chicken, beef, and pork but enjoy seafood, tofu and dairy products. To prove or disprove D’Adamo’s theory, more tests are being
carried out. So you need to wait for the final results before making up your mind about it!
V Translate the fragments in brackets into English. You are allowed to use a maximum of six words.
1. Dominic insisted (żeby pomalować sufit na czarno) …………………………..
2. I was surprised because (nigdy nie spotkałem) ………………………….. someone that ambitious before.
3. The estate agent asked (czy wolę) ………………………….. a flat in the centre or in the suburbs.
4. (Gdybyś nie nakrzyczał) ………………………….. at Becky, she wouldn’t have left in tears.
5. Why (nie umówiłeś wizyty) ………………………….. to see the doctor when you first knew you were ill?
6. If you had come to the last rehearsal, you (nie zapomniałbyś) ………………………….. your lines when you went on stage.
VI Wybierz właściwą opcję:
A few years ago no one knew who Jerzy Janowicz was. Now the whole tennis world is raving about him and sees great potential in this
player. In the last few years, he 1) (took, has taken, was taking, had taken) part in a number of prestigious grand slam tournaments, beating
some famous tennis players on the way. His love for tennis started when he 2) (gave it up, made it up, took it up, put it up) at the age of five
in Łódź, where he was born. His passion was supported by his parents, both volleyball players, who have always believed in the talent and
determination of their son, even in the hardest of moments when all possible organisations 3) (brought, got, set, turned) down their request
for sponsorship. Jerzy looks up to his parents and is always grateful for their never-ending support and financial commitment. He works hard
on and off the court 4) (so that, in order, although, because) he can achieve the most in tennis, which we can see every time he plays. He is
determined to win and that’s what tennis fans appreciate a lot.
13) I Complete the gaps with the words from the box. You may have to change the form of the word. There are three words you don’t need
to use.
be, complete, give, graduate, propose, value
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for the St Mary’s Society Scholarship, which I saw advertised on the college website.
I am convinced that I would be a perfect candidate for this scholarship. My favourite subject at school has always been history. After 1)
………….. , I would like to work as a historian and study the relationships between Poland and the United Kingdom in the 19th and 20th
centuries. My grades this year 2) ………….. very good, with an average of 85% in my exams.
I am also a member of my school’s historical society and I am responsible for organizing our discussion club meetings, where one person
presents a historic person or event, and then we discuss its relevance and consequences. I have already organized seven meetings for our
club.
Thus, I would be very grateful if I 3) ………….. the chance to study at your university. I really believe that I would make a 4) …………..
contribution to your history department.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Yours faithfully,
Tomasz Żanecki
II Wybierz właściwą opcję:
Nelson Mandela was a legend in his own lifetime, so it comes as no surprise that the interest in his life and achievements has soared since his
death in December 2013. Who was the man that 1) (anticipates, sends, evokes, makes) so many emotions and still inspires people? He was
born Rolihlahla Mandela in 1918. He was given the name Nelson only when he started his primary school, where all the children received
Christian names. His father died when the boy was only 12. He had always dreamt, like his dad, that one day all people in Africa 2) (will,
may, can, would) become equal. He was a hard-working student and if it hadn’t been for the fact that he was expelled from his university for
taking part in a protest, he 3) (would have graduated, would graduate, must have graduated, could graduate) much earlier than he did in the
end. His involvement in politics and anti-white majority protests finally led to his life imprisonment in 1964. Luckily for him 4) (in close-up,
behind bars, at random, on bail) but was released in 1990. Four years later, he won the Nobel Prize and became South Africa’s first
democratically elected President.
III Translate the fragments in brackets into English. You are allowed to use a maximum of six words.
1. Do you know (czy ich samolot wystartował) ………………………….. yet?
2. (Nie jestem przyzwyczajony do gotowania) ………………………….. Christmas dinner for my Polish in-laws.
3. We (nie musielibyśmy) ………………………….. pay an extra £30 on top of last month’s rent if you hadn’t ruined the carpet.
4. We will determine you maximum mortgage (jak tylko otrzymamy) ………………………….. your mortgage application form.
5. The bedrooms are quite small and (meble nie są) ………………………….. suitable for our children.
6. This castle (uważa się, że był używany) ………………………….. as a prison in the 14th century.
IV Wybierz właściwą opcję:
If you look around, you will probably notice people who wear it, put it on their school bags or draw it in their notebooks. It’s because the
peace symbol is the world’s most 1) (closely, precisely, widely, apparently) recognized and exploited sign. It was originally designed in
1958 by Gerald Holtom, an artist and designer, who was part of the British nuclear disarmament movement. He made it especially for a
march against nuclear weapons which the organization 2) (held, kept, set, put) in London. The symbol soon became an emblem of the
Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and spread all over the world, among others to the USA, where it was used as a symbol of peace
or anti-war movements. The design 3) (consists, means, completes, incorporates) a circle with the lines within it, representing the simplifies
positions of two semaphore letters (the system of using flags to send information for example from ship to ship). The letters N and D stand
for nuclear disarmament, which not many people are aware of. 4) (There, They, Some, Sometimes) have been accusations that the symbol
has occult or anti-Christian associations. However, the origins of the symbol have been clearly described, both in letters and in interviews, by
Gerald Holtom. His first original drawings are now on display as part of the Commonweal Collection in Bradford, England.
V Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change the
order of the words provided.
1.(time / I / change) ………………………….. my mobile phone. This one keeps getting stuck all the time.
2. I’m tired and (I / not / fancy / go) ………………………….. out tonight. We could watch a movie at home instead.
3. If I hadn’t climbed that tree, I (not fall) ………………………….. down. I injured myself badly and needed to go to hospital.
4. (no / point / lie) ………………………….. The truth will come out anyway.
VI Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the original sentence.
1.It wasn’t possible for him to leave the building without me noticing him. He ……………………….. the building without me noticing him.
2. ‘I’ll call your parents if you don’t stop making so much noise in class,’ said the teacher. The teacher threatened …………………………..
if I didn’t stop making so much noise in class.
3. I’ve never seen such a magnificent building. It’s the first ………………………….. such a magnificent building.
4. The noise coming from my neighbours’ flat is intolerable. I must talk to them about it. I can’t put ………………………….. coming from
my neighbours’ flat. I must talk to them about it.
VII Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. You can add more words if necessary but you must not change
the order of the words provided.
1.(soon / I / leave) ………………………….. home, I realized I’d forgotten to take my mobile phone.
2. Our family has a lot of long-standing traditions and I (take / pride / tell) ………………………….. others about them.
3. If I were you, (I / tell) ………………………….. him off yesterday. He deserved to be told off for behaving like that so why didn’t you?
4. Jeremy doesn’t like it when people treat him like a child. He (hate / talk) ………………………….. as if he wasn’t mature enough to
understand things.
14) I Przetłumacz na j. angielski fragmenty podane po polsku. W każdą lukę możesz wpisać maksymalnie sześć wyrazów.
1.When I saw Sue, her eyes were red because she (płakała od) half an hour.
2. In her CV, Marcia wrote (że skończyła) the University of Leeds.
3. When he got home, he (zdał sobie sprawę, że zostawił) his gloves in the office.
4. Kevin is a handsome (dwudziestopięcioletni) man.
5. These trousers are too long. They (trzeba skrócić).
6. In the old days men over forty (nie mieli zwyczaju nosić) jeans and trainers as often as they do today.
7. You (powinieneś być bardziej wrażliwy na) other people’s feelings if you want to be psychotherapist.
8. Jerry is so absent-minded – today he came to school wearing his jacket (na lewą stronę).
9. The police had (tak dokładny opis) of the criminals’ appearance that they were arrested on the same day.
10. I told him that he should apologise to his girlfriend, but he (nie chciał słuchać moich rad).
II Przeczytaj tekst i wpisz w każdą lukę jeden z podanych wyrazów w odpowiedniej formie. Dwa wyrazy zostały podane dodatkowo: slow,
bring, circulate, question, leave, shoot, make, notice, effect, raise
Having rich parents and connections appears to be a recipe for success. But is it really the only way up? Obviously, well-off parents can be
the passport to a great career and fortune, but there are some 1) … exceptions to the rule. These success stories 2) … the world for decades
now.
Jim Carrey. 3) … in poverty, the Canadian actor, was forced to work eight hours per day as a cleaner in a factory. When his father lost his
job, Jim had to beat the odds to rise to the top. Jim started his career in show business doing stand-up comedy after he 4) … the factory.
Ralph Lauren. The iconic fashion designer was not always the most recognizable man in the fashion industry. He dropped out of high school
to join the Army Reserves. Later, he took the post of clerk at Brooks Brothers and 5) … became one of the most recognizable men in his
profession. His popularity 6) ... up when he began designing men’s neckties, branding them under the name Polo and selling them at
department stores. His company is believed to 7) … in roughly $6.5 billion in revenues. If it is correct, this figure 8) … Lauren the 162nd
richest person in the world.
III Przeczytaj tekst i wpisz w każdą lukę jeden wyraz.
According to a recent study, perfectionism may be an obstacle 1) … happiness. Canadian researchers in psychology claim that perfectionists
are ticking time-bombs 2) … unrealistic desire to be perfect is a cry for help. 3) … is why it is essential to diagnose the symptoms before it is
too late.
The most common type of this disorder is perfectionism towards one’s 4) …, when the person aims to become the best in something, 5) …
actually he or she doesn’t possess the necessary skills to be the best. This could be a person who 6) … on a lot of responsibilities without
delegating to others. 7) … behavior leads to a state of depression because he or she is unable to handle a task from start to 8) … . Another
type of perfectionism is displayed by people who are perfectionists towards others and demand that their partners 9) … absolutely perfect.
This type of attitude often leads to frequent argument. The last type is a perfectionist 10) … thinks everyone should be perfect. He or she is
usually 11) … the impression that there is no place on earth for underachievers. People with this type of obsession are unable to live in
society and they feel that the harder they work, the 12) … they will be expected to accomplish.
IV Uzupełnij luki, wstawiając wyrazy podane w nawiasach w odpowiedniej formie i ewentualnie dodając inne wyrazy, tak aby zdania były
poprawne. W każdą lukę można wpisać maks. 6 wyrazów, wliczając w to wyrazy już podane.
1.I guess this furniture (cost / fortune). It looks very pricey.
2. We (look / possibility) of refurbishing the lobby since we bought the hotel.
3. I’m sorry the kitchen is such a mess. We (put / dishwasher).
4. The monument (stand / spot) for over 100 years.
5. Sara asked her friend where (he / wait) he when she left the building.
6. I didn’t hear him come back as I (sleep / top floor) last night.
7. I don’t like dark colours so (I / rather / not / have) black furniture in our bedroom, if you don’t mind.
8. According to the police report the cottage (burgle / teenager).
V Uzupełnij luki przekształcając wyrazy w nawiasach.
Our homes are getting smarter and smarter. In a few decades we can expect to live in houses equipped with efficient 1) (functional) devices
providing connectivity between people and machines. Future 2) (reside) will never feel lonely or bored. New technologies will offer them the
possibility of an entertaining and 3) (care) life, even if fully controlled. To start with, there is good news for those who would like to get rid
of tedious shopping. It may sound 4) (believe), but very soon the intelligent refrigerator will be able to 5) (automatic) compile a shopping list
and arrange door-to-door 6) (deliver). Television will see the most 7) (impress) changes. Thanks to the advanced technology built into our
TVs we will be able to say ‘pause’ to stop what we’re watching and browse through a list of available channels. It seems very likely that the
new interface will detect 8) (face) expressions and offer viewing suggestions based on our present mood. Smart showers will offer 9)
(personal) water flow and temperature settings for each adult family member with additional 10) (parent) control, so the days of nagging
teenagers to get out of the shower might become a thing of the past. Mobile phones and the internet have already become an integral part of
our daily routine. 11) (doubt), technology will soon control every aspect of our lives, from our diet to the settings on our electric toothbrush.
15) I Przetłumacz na j. angielski fragmenty podane po polsku. W każdą lukę możesz wpisać maksymalnie sześć wyrazów.
1.We had to read all his novels, (z wyjątkiem) the latest one about the war in Iraq.
2. Kim always trembles (na samą myśl) of having to sit a test in physics.
3. Can I buy you coffee (w zamian za) your help?
4. I’ll give you a second chance (pod warunkiem, że zostaniesz) after school.
5. We (niepotrzebnie się martwiliśmy). The teacher was ill and the test was put off.
6. She (chodzi do) this school for a year now.
7. (Czy powiadomiono was) about the principal’s decision yet?
8. It’s about time (żebyś zaczął myśleć) about your future.
9. The rules are very strict. Not only (nie wolno nam) to be late, but we can’t leave earlier, either.
10. (Będzie dużo) to learn when the winter break is over.
II Uzupełnij poniższy tekst, wpisując w pozostawione liki jeden wyraz.
Mobile phones are everywhere these days, and many teenagers take their smartphones 1) … granted. They have them in their pockets,
handbags and hoodies. Why not get these tools out in plain sight and use them for good and not 2) …? Mobile phones can prove beneficial in
the classroom. Most importantly, they 3) … up new opportunities to support learning. For example, the phone’s calendar function can be
used to 4) … track of homework and the camera to take pictures of notes on the board. Not only can students use the phone’s calculator in
maths lessons, but they can also create blogs related to their homework. 5) … a form of learning has its advantages and has been
implemented by a number of educators. An equally compelling reason for 6) … banning mobiles in the classroom is that they are allowed at
work. The functions of smartphones go far 7) … telephoning and messaging. They allow users to email and do research. Children will need
to acquire the ability to 8) … mobile technology wisely and productively if they don’t want to feel useless in a digital workplace. Still,
concerns 9) … voiced about classroom discipline, cyber bullying and cheating, which have become a troublesome part of school life. 10) …
issues are clear evidence than young people need educating in how to use technology in a responsible and appropriate manner.
III Przetłumacz na j. angielski fragmenty podane po polsku. W każdą lukę możesz wpisać maksymalnie sześć wyrazów.
1.Have you met my colleague Cathy? Since the beginning of the year, we (pracujemy) for FM Global together.
2. Nina (powinna była przyjąć) the job she was offered.
3. I wouldn’t like to work in this room. It’s too dark and (jest za dużo) furniture here.
4. We are looking for a good roofing specialist. We need to (naprawić dach).
5. I reminded Jerry the credit payment was due on Monday but he said he (już zapłacił) it.
6. They appear (pracować ciężko) all day today.
7. The boss gave John (dwie rady): stop complaining and start working.
8. Did you hear (jak pani Blaney powtórzyła) several times that a stable job is something we can only dream about?
9. It’s high time we (żebyśmy dostali) a rise.
10. He (dano mu awans) after he had worked in the company for ten years.
IV Uzupełnij luki 1 – 8, przekształcając wyrazy w nawiasach.
Knowing as much as possible about the company’s past 1) (perform) and future plans can help you be more confident when answering the
interviewer’s questions. It will also show your potential employer that you have a genuine interest in working with the organization. If you
prepare well, you will make your interview more 2) (interact). So, before you go for your job interview, prepare answers to the most 3)
(common) asked questions. During the interview, emphasise your 4) (strong) and say what you can do to benefit the company. If you are a
bundle of nerves, and are 5) (capable) of remaining calm during the interview, take a few deep breaths before entering the room. Never 6)
(estimate) the power of dress. Make sure your clothes fit correctly and that you have chosen 7) (suit) accessories. If you show up wearing a
black jacket with a polka dot tie, you will look out of place, feel 8) (comfort) and give out the wrong signals.
V Uzupełnij luki w zdaniach, tak aby zachować znaczenie zdania wyjściowego. Wykorzystaj wyrazy w nawiasie w niezmienionej formie. W
każdą lukę możesz wpisać maksymalnie sześć wyrazów.
1.Somebody is marking your examination papers right now. Your … right now. (marked)
2. My parent would prefer me to study medicine abroad. My parents … medicine abroad. (rather)
3. ‘Congratulations,’ said the teacher to Sheila. ‘You received the highest score in the test.’ (receiving)
4. I am sure Martin wasn’t cheating in the examination. Martin … in the examination. (been)
5. I advise you to concentrate on your coursework now. You … now. (had)
6. Josh left Oxford when he graduated. Josh … since he graduated. (living)
7. Miss Lindsay is too impatient to teach small children. Miss Lindsay … small children. (not)
8. People think Mr Cadloff studied at the military academy. Mr Cadloff … at the military academy. (thought)
9. If you have more practice, you’ll remember more of what you have learned. (more) The … you’ll remember what you’ve learned.
10. ‘Friday is the latest I’ll hand in my essay,’ Steve promised. Steve promised he would … Friday. (by)
16) I Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Poland, like many of 1) … neighbours, celebrates a number of holidays 2) … old customs. Many Polish traditions developed before
Christianity came to Poland, and they 3) … much over the centuries. 4) … are deeply rooted in Christian beliefs. These practices vary from
region to region. 5) … the reason, however, a national holiday is always a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends. One of the
6) … church holidays is Corpus Christi, when festive processions take place at every church, four beautifully decorated church altars are
built in the streets and placed 7) … the entire length of the procession. Little girls, dressed in white dresses, throw flower petals on the
ground, which 8) … a carpet for the procession of churchgoers and priests carrying the body of Christ.
1.a/ its
b/ these
c/ their
d/ hers
2. a/ fill in
b/ plenty of
c/ rich in
d/ fulfilled with
3. a/ have not changed
b/ were not changed
c/ were not changing
d/ had not changed
4. a/ Other
b/ Another
c/ The other
d/ Others
5. a/ Irrelevant to
b/ Regardless of
c/ Countless of
d/ Disregarding for
6. a/ great celebrations
b/ most celebrated
c/ widely celebrating
d/ mostly celebrate
7. a/ during
b/ in
c/ along
d/ aside
8. a/ serve as
b/ make for
c/ lay off
d/ line up
II Przetłumacz na j. angielski fragment w nawiasach. Możesz wpisać maksymalnie sześć wyrazów:
1.You must (przeprosić za spóźnienie) late to the party.
2. Why don’t you (pozwolisz mu zdecydować) up his own mind?
3. I’m afraid the taxi won’t come. I’d hate (przybyć za późno, aby) meet her fiancé.
4. When Sam saw (jak jego siostra trzasnęła) the door, he knew something bad had happened.
5. The new Tarantino film is going to be a masterpiece. I’m sure it’s well (warto na niego zaczekać).
6. There’s no point (złościć się). This won’t help you to be a better partner.
III Wpisz w każdą lukę jeden wyraz.
The earliest portrayals of dads on TV were simplistic, sticking to the image of what an ideal father 1) … be. The dads of the 1950s worked
full-time, while mums were at home to bring up the children. Jim Anderson from Father Knows Best returned from his job, took off his
jacket and rolled up his 2) … to solve the problems of his family – little crises that ranged from homework to burned dinners. The roles of
dads started to change 3) … feminism started becoming popular and women began to be seen as strong and independent working mothers.
Still, they were overshadowed 4) … their male partners. The 1970s gave way to new family shows that mirrored the changing society.
Suddenly, blended families and work-from-home dads appeared on 5) … screen. In The Cosby Show, the Huxtables shared economic and
parenting responsibilities, 6) … the male character maintained the position of the kind and loving, though not perfect, parent. The late ‘80s
featured the rise of the idiotic dad. The Simpsons started the depiction of a wave of immature dads who needed more care than their children.
7) … moving from wise dads to clueless dads, today’s TV fathers are beginning to find a balance. With cutting-8)… shows and reality
television, we are getting a more realistic view of fatherhood. ABC’s Modern Family breaks ground by portraying a same-sex couple that
struggles 9) … adoption and fatherhood. Now, TV series show dads who are breadwinners, nurturers and men who are 10) … credit for
trying to be great dads. Finally!
IV Przetłumacz na j. angielski fragment w nawiasach. Możesz wpisać maksymalnie sześć wyrazów:
1.Sheila (zaprzeczyła, że jest) good at cooking.
2. Mary (zagroziła, że nie zje) it unless it was home-grown and homemade food.
3. The dietician advised (mi, aby nie jeść żadnych) carbohydrates after 6 pm.
4. My gym teacher said that I (nie muszę przechodzić) on a diet if I wanted to lose a kilo or two.
5. (Im niższa temperature, tym szybciej) the jelly will set.
6. One of my brothers is a doctor. (Ten drugi) owns a coffee shop.
7. I’ve been on a diet for two months. It’s high time (żebym schudła) at least a kilo!
8. (Mówi się, że) the best coffee is served here.
9. If his mother (nie pomogła mu), he wouldn’t have become a celebrity chef.
10. I suspect (nie będzie wiele) to eat at the party, so we’d better have something now.
V Przekształć wyrazy podane w nawiasach tak, by otrzymać poprawne zdania.
1.(consistent) is important if you want to lose weight.
2. You can eat when you want, but you have to maintain the recommended calorie (take).
3. There is a lot of (resist) when it comes to diets relying on carbohydrates.
4. The number of meals you can prepare with tomatoes is almost (end).
5. Our team lost (heavy) to three young chefs, so there is still a lot of work to do.
6. The cooking equipment we have is (sufficient) for our fast-growing catering business.
7. The local bookshop stops a (vary) of manuals on how to eat healthily.
8. Perhaps the most (note) thing about the celebrity’s recipe is that she uses only home-grown produce.
9. There is a lot of (similar) between Polish and German cuisine.
10. Hiring more waiters turned out to be a (cost) mistake for the management.
11. I find his (refuse) to help in the kitchen very annoying.
1. All (attend) at the cooking demonstration received the cook’s new recipe book.
17) I Uzupełnij luki w zdaniach, tak aby zachować znaczenie zdania wyjściowego. Wyrazu w nawiasie nie wolno zmieniać.
1.We’ve never been in this shopping centre before. It’s the … in this shopping centre.
2. The camera failed to work, so I returned it to the shop. Had … returned it to the shop.
3. Barbara is far too inexperienced to serve the customers. Barbara isn’t … the customers.
4. That shop is so expensive that I never buy clothes there. (such) It’s … that I never buy clothes there.
5. Martha hired a specialist to fix her DVD. (fixed) Martha … by a specialist.
6. I’m not going to tolerate such bad service any longer. (put) I’m not going … with such bad service any longer.
7. Bob regrets not buying those jeans. (wishes) Bob … those jeans.
II Wpisz w każdą lukę jeden z podanych wyrazów w odpowiedniej formie. Dwa wyrazy są podane dodatkowo.
danger, difficult, time, have, new, motor, success, three, independent, make
Young drivers in Britain face 1) … to take lessons on motorways, at night and in bad weather under plans to reduce accident. They may also
have to spend up to a year learning to drive before they are allowed to take their test. 2) … qualified drivers could be banned from carrying
anybody other than family members as passengers and from driving at night. The plans have 3) … to cut the number of road accidents
involving under 25s and reduce the costs of providing them with insurance cover. Ministers are also considering making the driving test 4)
… by requiring learners to drive 5) … for longer than at present. It is estimated that drivers who are under 25 are three 6) … more likely to
be involved in a crash than a 7) … thirty years older. They also account for one 8) … of the number of people who die on the road. In 2011,
drivers aged between 17 and 19 were involved in 12,000 accidents, half of which resulted in serious or fatal injuries.
III Wpisz w każdą lukę jeden wyraz.
In 1849, Charles Henry Harrod opened the Knightsbridge store in London. Beginning in a small room, it mainly sold tea and groceries. The
business did very 1) … . It expanded steadily, and by 1880 was a thriving department store, offering everything 2) … medicines and
perfumes to clothing and food. The store attracted wealthy customers who were looking for exclusive goods 3) … a single roof. 4) … in
1883 a fire destroyed the store, its owners continued to expand it, with the help of architect Charles William Stevens. Harrods 5) … a public
company in 1889, and by the 1890s it had established new departments, including the one which sold exotic pets. During World War II, the
store was transformed into a factory 6) … uniforms, parachutes and parts for Lancaster bombers. In 1985, the store returned to private
ownership when Mr Al Fayed and his brother, Ali, bought Harrods for £615 million. The store management introduced a dress code in 1989
which included a 7) … on wearing Bermuda shorts, swimwear and many 8) … items of beach wear considered extravagant or too revealing.
But this is not what makes Harrods intriguing for customers from around the world. It’s famous for first-class service, high-quality products
and a wide range of brands. From 9) … humble beginnings as a grocer, Harrods continues to grow in strength. 10) … more than 90,000m2 of
space, the store sells luxury and everyday items across seven floors and 330 departments.
IV Uzupełnij liki w zdaniach, tak aby zachować znaczenie zdania wyjściowego . wykorzystaj wyrazy w nawiasie w niezmienionej formie.
1.I took out a loan so that I could get a new dishwasher. (order) I took out a loan … a new dishwasher.
2. The plumber was ill but he came to finish the job. (being) The plumber came to finish the job … ill.
3. There is no chance of Jeremy getting another credit card. (possible) It won’t be …. another credit card.
4. ‘You really don’t need to pay in advance,’ said the manager. (point) ‘There’s really … in advance,’ said the manager.
5. Customers couldn’t get into the shop because of a fire alarm. (prevented) The fire alarm … into the shop.
6. There is no more toothpaste left. (run) We … of toothpaste.
7. It was careless of you to leave your wallet on the counter. (ought) You … the wallet from the counter.
8. The decorator we hired couldn’t paint or put up wallpaper. (unable) Besides …, the decorator we hired couldn’t put up wallpaper.
9. The deposit will be returned immediately upon your signing of the contract. (soon) The deposit will be returned … the contract.
10.Are you familiar with our new customer care procedures yet? (used) Have you … our new customer care procedures yet?
V Wpisz w każdą lukę jeden wyraz.
The rise of package holidays in the twentieth century made us believe that travelling was about jetting off 1) … two weeks of sun, fun and
sand. And, more recently, the advent of low-cost airlines has 2) … tourism become a race to tick off experiences and destinations. Books
with helpful titles, 3) … 1,000 Wonders of the World, are bestsellers and many holidaymakers’ bags are filled with copies to cross off each
must-see site 4) … have visited. 5) … moment you walk into a travel agent today, the first question you are asked is, ‘Where do you want to
go?’ 6) … isn’t the ‘why’ and ‘how’ more important than the ‘where’? Don’t we go on holiday to recharge our batteries or 7) … interesting
people? As the cost of flying increases and ‘carbon guilt’ sets in, the purpose of travel will surely become 8) … important. This new way of
travelling 9) … be described as ‘deep’ travel. It will be about getting 10) … the skin of a place. We will seek real experiences 11) … than
fake culture packaged up for tourists. It will be about the appreciation of local character and the detail, the things that make a place unique. It
will be as 12) … about the smell of fresh spices in Turkey as it is about rediscovering locally distinctive specialities.
VI Wpisz w każdą lukę jeden wyraz.
The British have always been 1) … the most well-travelled nationalities, but it seems our geographical knowledge is 2) … better for it. 3) …
it is predicted that by 2020, Britons will take more than 100 million trips a year, few of us know much about 4) … we have been. A travel
website that offers mobile-home breaks across Europe 5) … research among 2,000 holidaymakers. 60% of 6) … interviewed could not
accurately place on a map where they had been 7) … holiday the previous year. A further 38% thought Singapore 8) … in China, 29%
believed New Zealand belonged 9) … Australia, and 44% did not know 10) … Alps were in Europe. The survey also 11) … that most
respondents could not name two German cities, that half couldn’t name the countries where Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Geneva and Brussels
were 12) … and that 40% thought Cancun was in the USA.
18) I Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Prince Adam Karol Czartoryski of Poland will be at the Milwaukee Art Museum today to open an exhibition that honours the culture of his
homeland. Leonardo da Vinci’s famed Lady with an Ermine is one of 77 paintings from Poland that will be 1) … at the museum. The
exhibition 2) … many important paintings, including works by Bernado Belotto and Ferdinand Bol. ‘Leonardo da Vinci and the Splendor of
Poland’ will 3) … Poland’s place in cultural history. Once an international cultural centre, the country suffered heavily during the Second
World War. 4) …, many attempts have been made to regain artwork that was lost during this period. Polish art is still 5) … abroad, and many
of the paintings in the exhibition have never been displayed in the United States. Nearly one third are by Polish artists, and will help to 6) …
the nation’s important role in European art. One of the 7) … is the Warsaw series, 8) … celebrates the architectural beauty of the city. The
museum will also 9) … a Polish family day to teach visitors about Polish culture. It is expected that several thousand guests 10 ) … the
museum by the end of the exhibition.
1.a/in sight
2. a/ features
3. a/ maintain
4. a/ Since then
5. a/ known little
6. a/ shed light on
7. a/ heights
8. a/ what
9. a/ host
10. a/ will visit
b/ on view
b/ exposes
b/ uncover
b/ Afterwards
b/ little known
b/ show a picture of
b/ peaks
b/ that
b/ guest
b/ will have visited
c/ on watch
c/ comprises
c/ assume
c/ Meanwhile
c/ known a little
c/ evolve around
c/ highlights
c/ which
c/ entertain
c/ will be visiting
d/ for display
d/ stages
d/ emphasise
d/ From those times
d/ a little known
d/ shift focus of
d/ flashlights
d/ this
d/ invite
d/ are going to visit
II Przetłumacz na j. angielski fragment w nawiasie. W każdą lukę można wpisać maks. 4 wyrazy.
1.The painter (jest szczęśliwie żonaty) for 30 years.
2. I (spałem smacznie) when a loud scream woke me up.
3. (W przeciwieństwie do większości) rock musicians, Tim hates being in the limelight.
4. The bad weather (uniemożliwiała nam) from taking part in the outdoor performance.
5. (Nie ma żadnej) doubt that Annie, who acts in Wild West Show, is one of the best young actresses in show business.
6. Hardly (wszedł na) stage when he tripped over and fell.
7. The author insisted on (żeby jego powieść była) translated into at least three languages.
8. Most people go to the theatre on Sunday evening while (bardzo niewiele) choose to go on Monday.
9. The actor is believed (że zagrał) in the film for the sheer pleasure of working with Woody Allen.
III Przekształć wyrazy w nawiasach tak, by powstał poprawny tekst.
Understanding is the most common problem people have with classical music. For people with no professional music 1) (ground), making
sense of pitch, melody and harmony can be extremely difficult, especially with the lack of lyrics and the complex nature of most classical
pieces. But don’t be 2) (courage) by the fancy language people use to describe music or worry that you don’t find Mozart’s pieces amazing.
A common 3) (conception) about listening to classical music is that the listener must 4) (go) a complex intellectual experience to 5) (true)
enjoy and understand music. In reality, classical music is just another genre of music, like pop or rock, and the audience is 6) (entire) free to
interpret it in any way they like. Knowing technical aspects of music is not at all necessary to enjoy it, though for some it can 7) (intense) the
enjoyment they get from listening. Yet, this is certainly not the most crucial part of listening to classical music. Even if you feel like you
have nothing to say about a classical piece, you probably notice a lot about it but think these 8) (observe) are trivial. A few things which can
help make sense of music are changes in rhythm, 9) (loud) and pace. You should always try to find these elements that trigger different 10)
(emotion) responses or feelings in you, like 11) (repeat) of a melody or the artist’s technical talent. However, if you’ve tried listening to a
few pieces from several 12) (compose) and still don’t enjoy them, then maybe classical music just isn’t your favourite genre.
IV Uzupełnij luki w zdaniach tak, by zachować znaczenie zdania wyjściowego. Wykorzystaj wyrazy w nawiasie w niezmienionej formie.
1.I wasn’t tall enough to play basketball. (would) If I were taller, I … basketball.
2. I’m sure the referee saw the foul. (must) The referee … the foul.
3. The ski jumper has twisted his leg and he can’t take part in the competition. (could) Had the ski jumper not twisted his leg, … in the
competition.
4. The coach didn’t know he would be sacked a week later. (did) Little … sacked a week later.
5. People say the goalkeeper wasn’t doing his best. (have) The goalkeeper is said … his best.
6. ‘Please don’t say anything to my parents,’ the student asked her PE teacher. (begged) The student … anything to her parents.
7. I strongly advise you to check the equipment before the tournament. (had) You … the equipment before the tournament.
8. We had an unexpected visitor at the annual school race. (turned) A visitor … at the annual school race.
9. What a pity I can’t play in the match tomorrow. (could) I … the match tomorrow.
10. The boxer was hit so hard that he became unconscious in the first round. (out) The boxer … in the first round.
19) I Uzupełnij luki w zdaniach tak, by zachować znaczenie zdania wyjściowego.
1.My friend decided not to lift weights any more. My friend gave …
2. It was wrong of Tim not to do exactly what our coach told him. Tim should … out the coach’s orders.
3. They demolished an old factory to make way for a stadium. The old factory … down to make way for a stadium.
4. Boxing has received a lot of criticism recently. Boxing has come … a lot of criticism recently.
5. We’ve won the game! We need to celebrate it. We’ve won the game! This … a celebration.
6. We demanded to speak to the manager. We insisted … to the manager.
7. You don’t need to book tickets for the basketball match. There … you to book tickets for the basketball match.
8. The police have interrogated hundreds of spectators in connection with the riots during the World Cup. Hundreds … in connection with
the riots during the World Cup.
9. We know very little about the scale of corruption in professional sport. Little … about the scale of corruption in professional sport.
10. According to the regulations, you mustn’t eat anything two hours before the competition. You are … anything two hours before the
competition.
II Przetłumacz na j. angielski fragment w nawiasach. W lukę można wpisać maks. 6 wyrazów:
1.My sister wishes (że nie zastosowała się do) the GP’s advice to rest and lie in bed for a few days. I’m sure she’d feel better now.
2. Don’t act as though you (nigdy nie słyszał) about the consequences of taking drugs.
3. It’s high time all paediatricians (przyjrzeli się) into a problem of obesity among school children.
4. The doctor recommended two types of cough remedies but (żaden z nich nie był) available in the pharmacy.
5. Pears from small health farms (są znacznie droższe) than the ones from big orchards.
6. (To, czego wszyscy my) want is health and fortune.
7. I’m proud of (że zrzuciłam) five kilos in a month!
8. It’s important (aby terapia zaczęła się) as soon as possible.
9. He (zakończy) the treatment by the end of this week.
10. (Kto z nas) is more likely to convince Marcy that she should give up smoking?
III Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
For years, weightlifting has got a bad rap. Despite evidence 1) … many parents, doctors and even coaches believed lifting weights to be
harmful to children. It was thought that this type of exercise might damage bones and, 2) … , affect a child’s growth. Nowadays, however, a
growing number of experts advocate weightlifting. They 3) … numerous benefits, including higher bone density, resistance to injury, and
even a reduced risk of some illnesses like diabetes. 4) …, schools have started adopting strength-training programmes for children as young
as ten. These programmes are meant to improve 5) … endurance and overall fitness. Less active children could be the ones 6) … most, as
having the opportunity to lift weights may motivate them to engage in physical activity. Specialists say strength training should not replace
other activities, and suggest 7) … safety precautions when designing training programmes for children. But they stress that these
programmes are perfectly safe, 8) … children have proper supervision.
1.a/ in reverse
2. a/ conclusively
3. a/ put through
4. a/ As a result
5. a/ kids
6. a/ beneficent
7. a/ to use
8. a/ unless
b/ to the contrary
b/ effectively
b/ point out
b/ All in all
b/ kid’s
b/ to benefit
b/ to be used
b/ giving
c/ on the opposite
c/ consistently
c/ hold on
c/ What is more
c/ kid
c/ with benefit
c/ using
c/ provided
d/ in the negative
d/ consequently
d/ get across
d/ Nevertheless
d/ kids’
d/ beneficial
d/ the use
d/ guaranteed
IV Uzupełnij zdania, wstawiając podane wyrazy w odpowiedniej formie i ewentualnie dodając inne wyrazy. Można wpisać maksymalnie 6
wyrazów, wliczając w to wyrazy już podane.
1.Look at my arm! It’s (begin / swell) where the bee stung me.
2. The family were overcome with grief when the doctor informed them (man / pass).
3. I find it hard (get / used / drink) still mineral water in the morning.
4. More people (die / flu) since 1919 than were killed in the First World War.
5. The dentist I go to is (friend / my / father).
6. It was the first time that (I / try / use) complementary therapies, but with no success.
V Uzupełnij liki w zdaniach , tak aby zachować znaczenie zdania wyjściowego. Wykorzystaj wyrazy w nawiasie w niezmienionej formie.
1.The discovery of penicillin saved many people’s lives. (people) If penicillin hadn’t been discovered, … died.
2. It was wrong of the scientists to experiment on animals. (shouldn’t) The scientists … on animals.
3. Last year they were testing a new flu vaccine in this laboratory. (tested) Last year a new flu vaccine … in this laboratory.
4. It’s impossible that they used computers in this bank before the war. (can’t) They … computers in this bank before the war.
5. I cannot operate this machine. It’s far too complicated for me. (simple) This machine isn’t … operate.
6. I’m sure Professor Peterson … the one who spotted the mistake. (have) Professor Peterson … the one who spotted the mistake.
7. I don’t want my children to buy all the latest high tech gadgets. (buy) I’d rather …. all the latest hi-tech gadgets.
8. As soon as he left, the scientists made a breakthrough. (sooner) No … the scientists made a breakthrough.
9. I think Sonia is working in the laboratory now. (working) Sonia … in the laboratory now.
10. Mobile phones are much smarter these days than they were in the 1990s. (become) Mobile phones … since the 1990s.
20) I Uzupełnij zdania, wstawiając podane wyrazy w odpowiedniej formie i ewentualnie dodając inne wyrazy. Można wpisać maksymalnie 6
wyrazów, wliczając w to wyrazy już podane.
1.A crowd (onlookers / already / gather) to watch the experiment, which will be done in the shopping centre.
2. For the programme to work properly, (latest / updates / must / install) as soon as they are signaled.
3. I can’t (make / mistake) about the date of the meeting. I’m sure it wasn’t last Monday.
4. Do you realize that you were (only / one / not / carry / out) the instructions?
5. (you / mind / fill / in) the application for a Young Scientist programme?
6. This computer game is (far / expensive / me / buy).
7. It would be very interesting to spend (day / see / Science Museum).
II Wpisz w każdą lukę jeden wyraz:
Noisy wind farms are 1) … squirrels anxious and prone to rushing for cover. This change in behavior could have knock-on effects 2) …
animals that depend upon the squirrel, such as the golden eagle, which feeds on the rodent. Scientists 3) … the behavior of two groups of
Californian ground squirrels. Both groups live in 4) … environments, except that one group lives close to a wind farm. The biologists played
recordings of alarm calls to 5) … group of squirrels. Those living near the wind turbines were 6) … to dash back to their burrow when they
heard an alarm call, and spent more time looking around 7) … predators. The scientists say that the noise of the turbines 8) … to make the
squirrels more alert, perhaps because they need to compensate for their reduced ability to 9) … with each other by sound. Wind turbine noise
may affect wildlife communities 10) … over the world, the researchers say. While not suggesting that wind farms 11) … not be built, they
say that more care needs to be 12) … over choosing where to situate them, to minimize their impact.
III Wpisz w każdą lukę jeden z podanych wyrazów w odpowiedniej formie. Dwa wyrazy są podane dodatkowo.
make, invent, thank, technology, discover, success, board, use, available, do, advance
Humans have always been driven to explore the unknown and push the boundaries of science. 1) … all earthly territories, they moved on to
explore the universe, one of the last uncharted areas available to people. The desire for space exploration has resulted in numerous 2) …
achievements. The technologies derived from space have been 3) … applied to items that enhance the quality of our life, i.e., water filters
and Velcro. 4) … to solar system exploration we get a unique opportunity to make 5) … in the area of communication and weather
forecasting. Satellites 6) … to monitor changes in climate and circulation of the oceans, not to mention their use in aviation and marine
navigation. Experiments can be placed 7) … spacecrafts and exposed to the vacuum of space, a feature 8) … on Earth. Without human space
exploration, much of this research would have to rely on systems which are incapable of 9) … adjustments that humans can.
IV Uzupełnij luki w zdaniach, tak aby zachować znaczenie zdania wyjściowego.
1.The registered the animals according to the alphabet. They registered the animals in …
2. I have a deep passion for watching birds. I am … about birdwatching.
3. Some mushrooms people pick contain poisons. Some mushrooms people pick are …
4. Sharon will finish the course. Then she will start working in an animal shelter. Once Sharon, she will start working in an animal shelter.
5. The weather didn’t change for a week. It … before the weather changed.
6. What a shame she wasn’t able to join the event. I wish she … to join the event.
7. I bought expensive vitamins but they weren’t necessary. I needn’t … expensive vitamins.
8. Someone should take care of this animal or it will die. This animal should … or it will die.
V Wpisz w każdą lukę jeden z podanych wyrazów w odpowiedniej formie. Dwa wyrazy są podane dodatkowo.
appear, use, report, base, major, soon, do, make, weigh, commit, hand, total, employ
You might occasionally watch fictional bank robberies on TV, but how would you feel if you saw one in real life? However, with the
increase of violence around, that is not something 1) … far-fetched. In the USA a bank robbery 2) … to take place once an hour. Bank staff
members are regularly trained and most of them know what to do in such a situation, but what should you do if you become a victim? Follow
these 3) … steps as they could come in 4) … for you. The good news is that there is a robbery. That is because the vast 5) … of bank
robberies take place when the robber gives the bank 6) … a note saying that he or she should hand over their money. If it is obvious that a
robbery is taking place, you should try to remember as many details as you can about the person or people who 7) …the crime, especially
any characteristic features of their 8) … , such as height, approximate 9) … or their hair or eye colour. Try to remember what they were
wearing and the direction they went. You should never try to stop the robber. Keep in mind that the quicker the robbers get the money, the
10) … they will leave the bank. Write down what happened right after the incident and report it to the police. 11) … this, you may breathe a
sigh of relief.
VI Uzupełnij zdania, wstawiając podane wyrazy w odpowiedniej formie i ewentualnie dodając inne wyrazy. Można wpisać maksymalnie 6
wyrazów, wliczając w to wyrazy już podane.
1.What we need (be / social / reforms / move) forward.
2. It (be / the politician / attitude) that makes things worse.
3. He can’t take credit for saving Mona’s life. All he (do / be / shout) and then you knocked the man down.
4. What’s wrong? Can you tell me why (you / look / me) like that?
5. There’s (no point / discuss) the conference details with the mayor.
6. I suggest (residents / inform) when the next plenary is planned to be held.
7. The number of car thefts (be / on / rise) in this county since 2000.
8. The new minister is going (have / office / redecorate) next month.