Unit 1 Present Simple / Continuous, articles
I Wstaw czasownik w Present Simple / Continuous
1.Gina usually (watch) TV in the evenings but tonight she (clean) her flat.
2. The train (leave) at 7 am and (arrive) in Warsaw at 9 am. The plane to Barcelona (take off) at 11 am.
3. Tomorrow Sue (visit) her dentist. The day after tomorrow she (throw) a farewell party for her friends.
4. Tom (learn) Spanish vocabulary every evening but today he (not, study) at all.
5. (the Earth, go) round the Sun?
6. Mark (see) his doctor tomorrow.
7. Why (you, not, tell) them what’s on your mind?
8. This is a picture of a young couple. They (relax) at the seaside.
9. Frank (always, arrive) late for class. How irritating!
10. Janet is often late . She (never, come) on time.
11. Can we stop at the bank? I (need) some money.
12. Can you answer my question? (you, know) the answer?
13. How are you? (you, have) a good time?
14. He didn’t have any money when he was small but now he (own) three mansions.
15. What’s the problem? You (not, seem) happy.
16. I loved drinking tea when I was a kid but now I (prefer) juice or coke.
17. Why (you, look) out of the window?
18. I don’t know who this dog (belong) to.
II Wstaw czasownik w Present Simple / Continuous
X: Hi Molly. How are you? You 1) (sound) really happy.
Y: I am. I 2) (have) a great time.
X: Where are you?
Y: I 3) (stay) at my cousin Lily’s house.
X: Lily? Ah, yes. Now I 4) (remember). She’s the one who 5) (have) a house near the coast.
Y: That’s right. Well, in fact, the house 6) (belong) to a good friend of my cousin. She always 7) (let) her stay whenever she 8) (want).
X: And what 9) (you, do) now?
Y: I 10) (get) the table ready for dinner.
X: Lily 11) (cook) really well. She 12) (make) something special for tonight. It 13) (smell) great.
Y: Stop! You 14) (make) me hungry. Anyway, I 15) (need) to go now. Somebody 16) (call) me. I’ll phone again soon.
X: OK. Bye.
III Przetłumacz fragment w nawiasie:
1.Why (patrzysz na mnie) like that? Is there something wrong with my hair?
2. Pam (nie pamięta) when her mother let her put up make-up on for the first time.
3. Tom (je) lunch and we have to wait for him.
4. I (nie myślę) that his sense of humour is very sophisticated.
5. Stuart (wygląda) very smart in his new woolen suit and black leather shoes.
6. Jane, (czy rozumiesz) why people should be kind to each other?
IV Wstaw odpowiedni article: a, the , 1.We were going to start climbing … steep mountain when we saw … park ranger on horseback.
2. In … 20th century, a lot of people moved to … cities.
3. In fact, … scientists expect … major earthquake to hit … Los Angeles soon.
4. There was no … running water in … village where my granddad lived as … child.
5. … Europe isn’t … largest continent in … world.
6. I got … snowboard and … helmet for Christmas. … snowboard is fantastic but … helmet is a bit too small.
7. Someone left … racket lying in … middle of the tennis court.
8. Richard is … amazing goalkeeper. In fact, he’s probably … best goalkeeper in our school.
9. … first Olympic Games took place in the year 776 BC.
10. I’ll see you later at … swimming pool. I still need to buy … cap, I haven’t got one.
11. I’d like to train with … coach who prepared Emily for the competition.
12. For me, … sport is a good way to get rid of … stress.
13. Could you bring … ball that is lying on the floor in … changing room?
14. We’re going to play … tennis after dinner.
15. … skaters need an excellent sense of balance.
16. Everyone cheered when … last runner finally finished … race.
17. After … breakfast, I always go for … walk in the park.
18. … marathon is … race of 42 kilometres, and it is … Olympic event.
19. … athletes shouldn’t eat … junk food if they want to keep fit.
20. I bought … fantastic new bike and … red helmet last week, but I lost … helmet yesterday!
21. … Dublin is … capital of … Ireland.
22. At 3,770 kms, … Mississippi is the longest river in … North America.
23. Sixty years ago people climbed … Mount Everest for the first time. Today, trekking in …Himalayas has been a popular tourist attraction.
24. … Windermere is … largest lake in the Lake District.
25. … Galapagos Islands are especially famous for the unique species discovered by Darwin.
26. … Saint Helena is a volcanic island in the middle of … Atlantic, where Napoleon was kept prisoner.
27. … Irish Sea separates … Ireland from … England.
28. … Bahamas, an archipelago of about 7 hundred islands, lies north of … Cuba.
29. … Krakow, … Warsaw and Gdańsk lie on … Vistula.
30. … New Guinea, the second largest island in the world, is located in … Pacific Ocean.
I Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Football is one of the most popular sports in the world. But sadly, this exciting game also has its dark side, that of football hooligans. In the
1970s and 1980s the problem of football hooligans 1) … very serious in England. Large groups of hooligans often fought with each other
and the police and also committed a number of crimes. Acts of violence and 2) … were the most common, as drunk hooligans often
damaged public buildings and cars on their way back from the stadium. One of the darkest moments in the history of football was the Heysel
disaster 3) … 29th May, 1985. Before the European Cup Final Game, groups of English and Italian football hooligans started to attack each
other at the stadium. While they 4) …, a three-metre high wall fell down. As a result, 39 people were killed at the stadium. Although there
was some 5) … in safety at football games during the 1990s, the problem of football hooligans still exists.
1.a/ become
2. a/ mugging
3. a/ on
b/ became
b/ piracy
b/ in
c/ becoming
c/ vandalism
c/ at
II Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*Close your eyes and don’t … I’ve got a present for you.
*The police arrive at the scene and … into the case.
2. *Mike hasn’t got a brother or a sister. He’s a(n) … child.
*I wasn’t cheating. I was … borrowing a pencil.
3. *While I was cleaning my room, I came … some old letters.
*Walk … the square and turn into Park Street.
4. *I thought about it for a long time and finally, I … my decision.
*I … some mistakes in my German test last week.
5. *I met Tom … I was coming back from the swimming pool yesterday.
*When he arrived in England, he first worked … a waiter.
4. a/ fight
5. a/ retirement
b/ have fought
b/ improvement
a/ see
b/ watch
c/ look
a/ just
b/ only
c/ single
a/ across
a/ took
b/ through
c/ were fighting
c/ movement
c/ out
b/ did
c/ made
a/ as
b/ while
c/ like
III W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.Tom, I want you to meet Mike. He’s my nephew.
a/ my sister’s daughter
b/ my brother’s son
2. She was terribly surprised at the party when her ex-boyfriend turned up.
a/ left
b/ arrived
3. I think the people in the picture are shouting at each other.
a/ mean b/ know c/ believe
4. How do you know about the accident? I thought it was a secret.
a/ How did you find out?
b/ How much do you know
c/ Who did you tell
5. They spoke so quickly I couldn’t understand a word.
a/ haven’t
b/ don’t
c/ didn’t
c/ my cousin’s brother
c/ cried
IV Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: How often do you go to the swimming pool?
Y: Well, not very often. …
a/ Next Monday
b/ Once a month
c/ Last week
2. X: That’s their latest single. …?
Y: I like it a lot. it sounds really good.
a/ What are you thinking about?
b/ What do you like?
c/ What do you think of it?
3. X: Did you have a good weekend?
Y: …
a/ No, not really
b/ No, I’d rather not
c/ No, it wasn’t
4. X: You left the party very early last night. ...?
Y: I’m sorry. I had to spend some time on my IT project for next week.
a/ What was the time?
b/ What was the question?
c/ What was the matter?
V Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
No one is really surprised at the fact that a great number of successful films have been based on best-selling novels. For decades, film
directors 1) … interesting stories to put onto the big screen. In the history of the cinema there have been so 2) … adaptations of novels, both
successful and unsuccessful, that is practically impossible to list them all. Interestingly, however, an opposite trend also began almost as
early as the cinema itself. The situation 3) … a writer continues the story of a film in the form of a novel is called novelisation. Films that
began a series of books based on the film script include such well-known titles as Star Trek, Alien or Shogun, to mention just 4) … . It is true,
however, that books based on movies are often believed to be badly written and critics have 5) … thought of novelisations as real literature.
What about you? Have you ever read a novel based on a film? What did you think of it?
1.a/ choose
2. a/ a lot of
3. a/ when
b/ have chosen
b/ much
b/ which
c/ are choosing
c/ many
c/ who
4. a/ a little
5. a/ ever
b/ a few
b/ just
VI W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.Why don’t we have a coffee before the journey? We still have (trochę czasu)
a/ a few times
b/ much time
2. I’ve got a friend, (którego) brother plays in a rock band.
a/ who
b/ whose
c/ that
3. My grandma is a wise woman and she’s given me (wiele rad).
a/ a lot of advice
b/ a piece of advice
4. They are our new neighbours. They (mieszkają) here since last week.
a/ are living
b/have lived
5. I’ve had a terrible headache (od) this morning.
a/ since b/ from
c/ for
VII Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*The school is too far to walk so Jack usually … a bus.
*Mary often … a cold in winter.
a/takes
2. *I’m ill now but I hope to … well before our class trip next week.
*He can’t … rid of the cough because he smokes.
a/ go
3. *I’m sure … he has lied about the accident.
*Who’s the man … has just said ‘hello’ to us?
a/ who
4. *Sally … her language exam next month, so she’s studying hard at the moment.
*She usually … painkillers when she’s got a bad headache.
a/ gets
5. *She … home late and her parents were angry.
*I … across some old photos in the attic.
a/ came
b/ has
c/ catches
b/ get
c/ be
b/ when
c/ that
b/ takes
c/does
b/ went
c/ arrived
c/ any
c/ never
c/ a little time
c/ some advice
c/ live
VIII Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: Why are you playing games? You should be busy with your homework!
Y: …
a/ I’ve never done it before
b/ I’ve just done it
c/ I haven’t done it yet
2. X: I’ve got quite a bad pain in my right elbow.
Y: I see. …?
X: Since last week.
a/ How often do you have it? b/ When did you first have it? c/ How long have you had it?
3. X: My uncle lives in New York. I’m going there next month. Y: Have you ever been there before?
X: Yes, I have. …
a/ Two years ago
b/ Since two years ago
c/ Twice a year
4. X: I’ve got a book about old wives’ remedies.
Y: That sounds interesting. Is there any useful information in it? X: …
a/ Yes, but only a few
b/ Yes, there are many
c/ Yes, lots
IX Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Nowadays many scientists and environmentalists are warning us against the disastrous effects of global warming. Others, however, are
worried that the opposite 1) … in the near future and the earth will enter a period of a new ice age. According to a number of experts, only
the Sun is powerful 2) … to bring about a major climatic change on our planet. NASA scientists predict that the solar cycle in the near future
will be one of the weakest ever recorded. If their predictions 3) … true, this will cause a dramatic change in the global climate, in other
words, a new ice age. The consequences of that will indeed be catastrophic. The summer periods in most of Europe and North America will
get much 4) … . As a result, these countries will not be able to produce 5) … food as in the past. This will, in turn, lead to massive
migrations, serious economic problems and even wars.
1.a/ is happening
2. a/ well
3. a/ come
b/ might happen
b/ most
b/ will come
c/ happens
c/ enough
c/ might come
4. a/ the shortest
5. a/ more
b/ shorter
b/the most
c/ short
c/ as much
X Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*Yesterday John … everyone when he told us about his plans to become an actor.
*I wasn’t expecting anyone, so I was … to hear a knock on the door.
a/interested
b/ bored
c/ surprised
2. *If the weather is good later, I’ll … you around the old part of the town.
*I’m going to watch this chat … on Channel 4 in a moment.
a/ show
b/ view
c/ take
3. *You really should … the grass in the garden – it’s overgrown.
*Be careful with that knife or you’ll … yourself!
a/ bring
b/ cut
c/ hurt
4. *The problem of industrial … is becoming more and more serious.
*Are you watching TV again?! Don’t … your time like that!
a/ litter
b/ lose
c/waste
5. *More people are becoming aware of pollution problems but the process is still very …
*We’re walking too fast. Why don’t we … down a bit?
a/ slow
b/ weak
c/ fast
XI W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.Many farmers are worried about the possibility of a drought.
a/ period of dry weather
b/ disaster caused by water
c/increased air pollution
2. Recycling will reduce the amount of litter. Furthermore, it will bring economic benefits. a/ Nevertheless b/ As a result c/ What is more
3. The programme’s terrible. I’ve never seen a more boring one.
a/ It isn’t as boring as other ones I’ve seen
b/ It’s the most boring one I’ve ever seen
c/ It’s less boring than another one I’ve seen
4. My parents definitely won’t agree to let me go with you.
a/may not agree
b/ probably won’t agree
c/ certainly won’t agree
5. We’re visiting Jenny and Tom next weekend.
a/ We’ll probably visit
b/ We have planned to visit
c/ We might visit
XII Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: The weather is so good. Why don’t we go cycling this afternoon?
Y: …
a/ Because it’s hot
b/ Yes, let’s do that
c/ I know what you mean
2. X: Is there anything interesting on TV at the moment?
Y: Let me check. …
X: No, but what about a sports programme?
a/ Shall we watch a documentary?
b/ Do we watch documentaries?
c/ Are we watching a documentary?
3. X: My uncle lives in New York. I’m going there next month. Y: Have you ever been there before?
X: Yes, I have. …
a/ Two years ago
b/ Since two years ago
c/ Twice a year
4. X: ... Y: Yes. I’m going out with some friends on Saturday afternoon.
a/ Are you doing anything special at the moment?
b/ Do you fancy coming round to me at the weekend?
c/ Are you up to anything at the weekend?
XIII Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Have you ever wondered about your dream career? And what would you be prepared to do if you really 1) … one? Read on about James
Barry and find out about a brilliant and interesting career. In 1812, James Barry was a young medical doctor. After he had finished his
medical studies, he decided 2) … the army. He spent many years working in far-off countries and was admired by many other doctors for his
surgical skills. Although he was a pleasant person, he often got into trouble with the authorities because the terrible conditions in hospitals
often 3) … him angry. After he 4) … from his job, James Barry returned to London, where he died in 1865. It was only after his death that it
was discovered that James Barry was in fact a woman. It is believed nowadays that James Barry 5) … choose to live as a man because at that
time women couldn’t study medicine or join the army. When the authorities found out the truth about James Barry, it was too late for them to
change anything.
1.a/ want
2. a/ join
3. a/ made
b/ wanted
b/ joining
b/ did
c/ will want
c/ to join
c/ caused
4. a/ had retired
5. a/ must
b/ was retiring
b/ has to
c/ has retired
c/ had to
Unit 2 Present Perfect Simple / Continuous, indefinite pronouns (somebody, anywhere etc.)
I Przetłumacz, używając Present Simple, Present Continuous, Present Perfect Simple, Present Perfect Continuous:
1.Mary (czyta) ‘Norwegian Wood’ by Haruk Murakami since morning but she (przeczytała) only two chapters.
2. Excuse me, (ile kosztuje) this T-shirt?
3. They (grają) here regularly. In fact, they (należą) to this club for ages.
4. A: I (nie rozumiem) these people. It is the first time I (słyszę) such a language.
B: It is Korean. They (rozmawiają) about our city.
A: (Czy ty mówisz) Korean?! You (never, mention) that!
5. A: I can’t believe my eyes! Your husband (pali) a cigarette!
B: Yes, he (pali) for ages.
6. Mike (lubi) Jane. They (są) friends since childhood.
7. This perfume bottle is empty – who (używał) my favourite perfumes?!
8. (Co robisz)? Stop it right away!
9. (Jeździmy) around the city for two hours and (nie znaleźliśmy) this concert hall yet.
10. I (próbowałem) all day to finish cramming for tomorrow’s exam and I (nie skończyłem) yet.
11. It’s only the third time we (spotykamy się) face-to-face.
12. Why are they (wiecznie zapominają) about our meetings? I wish they’d start respecting the rules.
13. Why (nie spróbujesz) using some convincing arguments?
14. Fortunately, this week I can stay in bed till 7.30 as my mum (podwozi mnie).
15. For the last three months every Saturday I (wstaję) at 6 a.m.
II Wykorzystując podane słowa, utwórz poprawne zdania. Dodaj niezbędne elementy:
1.A: You seem to be quite involved in student life.
B: That’s true. So far this year we (take / part / a couple / student initiatives).
2. A: We’re pressed for time. Have you heard from Tom?
B: Not really. Unfortunately, he (become / less and less dependable). He (always / forget / deadlines)!
3. A: Any plans for next week?
B: Next Tuesday (friend / mine / come) to visit me. I (look forward / see / he) at last.
4. A: Are you ready to go?
B: I’m not sure. I (look / that silver bracelet / couple / hours). (you / not / see) it?
III Present Perfect Simple / Continuous / Past Simple
1.I (not, fly) anywhere for ages.
2. We (discuss) his offer a couple of times this week.
3. For the last three months every Saturday I (get up) at 6 am.
4. I (stand) here waiting for you for an hour! Where (you, be)?
5.This is the first time our house (be) burgled.
6. The area is far more exclusive than I (expect).
7. Since I (move) to London, I (not, be) able to find a flat.
8. I (not, read) anything interesting lately. Well, in fact I (not, read) anything decent for years.
9. What a nightmare! I (paint) this room for hours and I can’t see the end of it!
10. I’m sorry I look a mess but I (paint) the fence and I (not, have) time to change.
11. I (not go) out so much these days.
12. I (not, eat) anything today yet.
13. This castle (stand) here for centuries.
14. It’s the first time I (eat) octopus.
15. I’s almost a month since I (buy) this fridge.
16. It seems Cynthia (forget) to pay the bills.
17. I guess this furniture (cost) a fortune. It looks very pricey.
V Popraw zdania, które zawierają błędy:
1.I’m not usually going to school by bus.
2. You’re always interrupting me. I don’t like it.
3. My friends and I play sometimes football after school.
4. Adam is living in New York but he wants to come home.
5. Mia can’t speak to you at the moment because she does her homework.
6. Where are penguins living, in the Arctic or the Antarctica?
VI Wstaw odpowiedni zaimek (somebody, anywhere, no one etc.):
1.I’ve finished my homework. I’ve done …
2. Who’s upstairs? I can hear …
3. When are my keys? I can’t find them …
4. The teacher’s really angry. … knows the answer.
5. Why are you so serious? Is … wrong?
6. The party is a real success. … is having a great time.
7. I don’t really want to go to that restaurant tomorrow. I want to go … different.
8. That’s strange. There isn’t … here.
9. I think I know that girl! There’s … about her that’s really familiar.
10. Excuse me, does … know why all the computers have crashed?
11. There’s … on the phone for you.
12. Brenda would do … to get tickets for this concert.
13. I can’t believe you don’t know about the disco tonight. There are posters …
14. Does … know why Sandra is not at school today?
15. He’s very ambitious. … will stop him from becoming a doctor.
16. Where have you put my new jacket? I can’t find it …
17. … very strange has happened to me today.
18. … had a good time at the party except for John, who didn’t enjoy it at all.
19. I’m tired and hungry. Let’s find … to sit and eat.
20. She’s very disappointed because … helped her when she was in trouble.
VI Wstaw odpowiedni zaimek (somebody, anywhere, no one etc.):
X: Would you like to go out 1) … this weekend?
Y: OK, but where?
X: 2) … I don’t mind. I just want to go out.
Y: Well, how about going to the shops? I have to buy 3) … for my sister. It’s her birthday next week.
X: Clothes. She always says she can’t go out because she hasn’t got 4) … to wear. So then she wears all my clothes – 5) …! And, in the end,
I’ve got 6) … to wear and I can’t go out.
Y: … should speak to her.
X: Who? Me? My mum? My sister never listens to …!
I Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*Jane and Tom … married two years ago.
*When we were children, my sister and I usually … on well together.
a/ were
2. *The washing machine has finished. Could you … out the washing, please?
*At weekends I usually … out with friends.
a/ go
3. *I’m afraid the meeting will … a long time.
*They often … care of my dog when I’m away.
a/ take
4. *In the past, students had to … up when the teacher came into the classroom.
*We couldn’t … that silly movie so we left the cinema.
a/ get
b/ got
c/ took
b/ put
c/ hang
b/ last
c/ make
b/ rise
c/ stand
II W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.If I were you, I wouldn’t invite him to the party.
a/ You didn’t invite him to the party
b/ You shouldn’t invite him to the party
c/ I probably won’t invite him to the party
2. The queue wasn’t long so we didn’t have to wait long.
a/ we couldn’t wait
b/ we needn’t wait
c/ it wasn’t necessary for us to wait
3. X: Why did you write a letter to the company?
Y: To get some information about the job.
a/ Because I wanted to receive
b/ Because I couldn’t receive
c/ Because I’d received
4. When my friends arrived, I’d done my homework.
a/ I was still doing my homework
b/ I started doing my homework
c/ I wasn’t doing my homework any more
5. X: Have you given up playing tennis? We haven’t played for ages.
Y: I know. I would play more often if I had the time.
a/ I can’t play very often because I haven’t got the time.
b/ I now play more often because I have the time.
c/ I didn’t play as often as I do now because I didn’t have the time.
III W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.(Nie musisz nosić) a suit at the office on Fridays.
a/ You mustn’t wear
b/ You don’t have to wear
c/ You shouldn’t wear
2. I’d go on a trip round the world (gdybym miał) enough money.
a/ if I had had
b/ if I have c/ if I had
3. When I eventually got to school, (egzamin już się zaczął).
a/ the exam had already begun
b/ the exam was already beginning
c/ the exam has already begun
4. We don’t really need to take a bus. (Nie mam nic przeciwko temu, żeby się przejść) back home.
a/ I can’t stand walking
b/I don’t enjoy walking
c/ I don’t mind walking
IV Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Fantasy is one of the most popular genres of literature nowadays. Although most fantasy readers are definitely teenagers, these books 1) …
by a large percentage of middle-aged people as well. It is believed that the growing popularity of fantasy began after the commercial success
of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Each of the movies 2) … by a record number of people and for good reason: just the last part of the
trilogy, The Return of the King, won eleven Oscars! In Poland, fantasy is also 3) … more and more popular. Authors like Sapkowski,
Kossakowska or Komuda are familiar names to a lot of fans in Poland. In addition, books by Andrzej Sapkowski 4) … into 15 languages.
But the real success story of Polish fantasy is being told by a computer game, called The Witcher and based on the character of Geralt of
Rivia 5) … by Sapkowski.
1.a/ are reading
2. a/ was seen
3. a/ going
b/ read
c/ are read
b/ saw
c/ was seeing
b/ becoming
c/ making
4. a/ have been translated
b/ have translated
c/ translated
5. a/ done
b/ thought
c/ created
V Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*I’d like to buy the … devices: a laser printer, a webcam and a flash drive.
* He promised he’d contact us the … week.
a/such
2. *I asked him to answer my question but he … nothing.
*Peter … that he wasn’t interested in computer games.
a/ told
3. *He walked … a few rooms before he reached his office.
*She just flicked … the book and put it away.
a/ over
4. *He always … up new words in a dictionary when reading a text in English.
*It … as if the screen isn’t working properly.
a/ looks
5. *She was … to be quiet.
*I’m sure she’s … us the truth.
a/ told
b/ next
c/ following
b/ said
c/ spoke
b/ out
c/ through
b/ seems
c/sees
b/ said
c/ talked
VI W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.’Are you leaving tomorrow?’ she asked me.
a/ She asked me to leave the next day
b/ She asked me if I would leave the next day.
c/ She asked me if I was leaving the next day
2. X: Can I help you?
Y: No, thanks. I’m already being served by someone.
a/ I’m already serving someone
b/ Someone is already serving me
c/ Someone else usually serves me
3. The list of players has changed. The coach has crossed Tim out.
a/ removed
b/ added
c/forwarded
4. ‘I don’t think I’ll come to the party,’ he told me.
a/ He told me he was coming to the party b/ He said he probably wouldn’t come to the party c/ He asked me if I would come to the party
5. The seasonal workers here are paid £25 per day.
a/ twice a day
b/ the other day
c/ for a day
VII Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.Excuse me, I’m looking for a book called Seven Towers.
Y: Who is it by?
X: …
a/ For my brother
b/ An American author
c/ A thriller, I think
2. X: I’m sorry but the book isn’t in stock now. Would you like me to order it?
Y: Yes, please. And …?
a/ how long can I keep it?
b/ when should I return it?
c/ how long will it take?
3. X: I’ve started the book you lent me but it isn’t very interesting.
Y: How much have you read so far?
X: About 50 pages.
Y: … It gets more and more interesting later on.
a/ Read on
b/ Read out
X: It should be here in 2 days
c/ Read through
VIII Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Hi Mike,
How was your weekend? Did you go anywhere interesting? Well, I 1) … . As you remember, I bought a second-hand motorbike a couple of
weeks ago (I sent you a photo of it). Last week I decided to visit my Uncle Bernie. You remember him, 2) …? He’s the one who runs a small
hotel at the seaside. So I asked my friend who also has a motorbike to join me for the trip. Before we went, though, I 3) … my neighbour,
who’s a retired mechanic, to check the bike carefully. David and I 4) … off very early, as we had a really long distance to cover, nearly 400
kilometres. The weather was great and the ride was really enjoyable. There was one dangerous moment when a van suddenly pulled out of a
side road. Fortunately, we 5) … very fast and we managed to brake in time. Anyway, we got there safe and sound, spent an enjoyable
weekend and came back home on Sunday.
Write back soon, Chris
1.a/ do
b/ had
c/ did
4. a/ went
b/ got
c/ set
2. a/ don’t you
b/ do you
c/ true
5. a/ didn’t ride
b/ weren’t riding
c/ hadn’t ridden
3. a/ used to ask
b/ had asked
c/ was asking
IX Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*We’d better … on the train. It leaves in a few minutes.
*We’re planning to … away from the city next weekend.
a/ go
b/ leave
c/ get
2. *They … to live in the centre but last year they moved to the outskirts of the town.
*My computer didn’t work so I … yours.
a/ took
b/ used
c/ liked
3. *After the assertiveness course she … more confident.
*Touch this anorak. It … very soft and warm.
a/ feels
b/ sounds
c/ gets
4. *We got stuck in a traffic jam and so we … our flight.
*Sorry, I … that. Could you repeat, please?
a/ lost
b/ left
c/missed
5. *I got dirty in the garden. I need to … before we go out.
*It wasn’t a direct train. We had to … in Warsaw.
a/ change
b/ leave
c/ stop
X W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.She called me on my way back home.
a/ after I had come back home b/ when I used to come back home
c/ while I was coming back home
2. The exhausting workout made her really skinny.
a/ caused her to be very thin b/ caused a skin disease c/ caused her to be very muscular
3. My cousin’s train gets in at 7.30 and I’ve promised to pick him up.
a/ leaves
b/ arrives
4. They rarely visit us these days.
a/ occasionally
b/ hardly ever
c/ quite often
5. You did go there after all.
a/ Did you go
b/ You didn’t go
c/ You really went
c/takes off
XI W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.He didn’t want to go for a walk with us because (oglądał) a football game.
a/ he had watched
b/ he watched
2. X: I’ve heard Jack’s got a new girlfriend. (Jaka ona jest?)
Y: She seems to be intelligent and cheerful.
a/ What does she like?
b/ What does she look like? c/ What’s she like?
3. The car was making a strange noise. He stopped and (wysiadł) to have a look.
a/ got out
b/ got from
4. Sharon looks sad today, (nieprawdaż)?
a/ isn’t she
b/doesn’t she
c/ does she
c/ he was watching
c/ got away
XII Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
For centuries the residents of big cities 1) … food produced in rural areas far away from urban areas. However, as some scientists argue, this
situation will need to change when fuel 2) … so expensive that it will be economically and environmentally pointless to transport huge
amounts of food into the cities. One way to feed the growing populations in cities might be so called vertical farms. The phrase ‘vertical
arming’ first 3) … in a book by Gilbert Ellis Bailey in 1915, although it had a different meaning at that time. Since then, the concept of
building skyscraper farms in or near cities had been developed by some environmentalists, who point out a number of advantages. Firstly, it
will be possible to 4) … places of natural beauty from becoming areas of farmland. Furthermore, controlled farming conditions will mean
that we 5) … food all year round, without much need to use chemicals such as pesticides. It is believed that vertical farming is one of the
most likely solutions to the issue of feeding large cities in the near future.
1.a/ are eating
2. a/ becomes
3. a/ has appeared
b/ have been eating
b/ will become
b/ used to appear
c/ eat
c/ will have become
c/ appeared
4. a/ make
b/ allow
c/ save
5. a/ will be growing b/ will have grown c/ are growing
XIII W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.X: Are you hungry?
Y: No, thanks. (Zjadłem) lunch already.
a/ I had eaten
b/ I was eating
2. Why don’t we have a break now? (Sprzątamy) the house for several hours.
a/ We tidy
b/ We have been tidying
3. Don’t be late today. Remember that (idziemy) out to dinner with Pat and Ben tonight.
a/ we’re going
b/ we go
c/ we have been going
4. When (przyjedziesz) I’ll be waiting at the station to meet you there.
a/ you’ll come
b/ you’ll have come
5. We’re still busy with the packing but I’m sure (przeprowadzimy się) by Saturday.
a/ we’ll have moved
b/ we will be moving
c/ we are going to move
XIV Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*Could you come and … me up from my tennis class at about six this afternoon?
*Can you tell the kids to go to the garden and … some flowers?
a/ take
b/ get
c/ pick
2. *I’m always nervous when I’m waiting for the plane to … off.
*It will probably … a long time to renovate the house.
a/ last
b/ take
c/ make
3. *It’s natural that children … up and decide to leave home.
*We usually … some vegetables in our back garden.
a/ grow
b/ expand
c/ plant
4. *Come to the balcony and look at the … of the lake! It’s amazing.
*In my …, the idea of miniature flat is dreadful.
a/ sight
b/ picture
c/view
5. *Mark is going to take an evening … in Spanish. He’s always wanted to learn this language.
*What are you going to have for the main …? They serve excellent stakes here.
a/ course b/ dish
c/ I’ve eaten
c/ We are tidying
c/ you come
c/ study
Unit 3 Past Simple/ Continuous/ Perfect, used to
I Przetłumacz fragmenty w nawiasie:
1. We (próbowaliśmy) to explain the problem to you but you wouldn’t listen.
2. I (uczęszczałem) to music school for five years when I was a teenager.
3. When we saw Mark gasping for breath, it was clear that he (biegł).
4. Nora has wanted to get that tablet since she (see) it in the shop window display.
5. When Claire opened the door in the morning, I knew straight away that she (czytała) all night.
6. (Czy mieliście w zwyczaju) play hide-and-seek when you were kids.
7.When we met, he (pracował) for the company for 10 years.
8.Every summer my sister (brała udział) in a dance workshop.
9.Yesterday at 5 a.m. we (przygotowywaliśmy się) for the trip.
II Utwórz zdania:
1.10 years ago / my brother / still / study / at university
2. I / talk / on my mobile phone / when / my mum / ask / me a question
3. Mabel / find / some keys / on the pavement yesterday
4. What / you / do / this time last year?
5. They / visit / Paris / so / they / not want / go / again
6. My mother / watch / this comedy / 10 times
III Wybierz zdanie, które oddaje znaczenie zdania wyjściowego:
1.When we got to the cinema, the film had started.
a/ We watched the beginning of the film.
b/ We missed the beginning of the film.
2. She used to smoke when she was young.
a/ She doesn’t smoke now.
b/ She smokes now.
3. I switched off the lights and went home.
a/ I switched off the lights at home.
b/ I switched off the lights in some other place.
4. I painted a picture while she was reading a newspaper.
a/ Painting a picture took more time than reading a newspaper. b/ Reading a newspaper took more time than painting a picture.
5. They had been on a plane for two hours when the sun set.
a/ Their plane took off after sunset.
b/ Their plane took off before sunset.
6. When you called, Tom was taking a shower.
a/ Tom started his shower before you called.
b/ You called before Tom started his shower.
IV Wstaw czasownik w Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect lub ‘used to’:
1.By the time we got home, the children (go) to bed.
2. They (meet) while they were working in the same company in Katowice.
3. I admit I (not, like) him, but now I think he’s quite a nice guy.
4. He took several photograph while the bride and groom (walk) down the aisle.
5. Until I met Matthew, I (never, have) a true friend.
6. My grandmother (work) hard all her life.
7. When I walked in, my parent (argue) about money.
8. She spends weekends at home now but she (go) out a lot.
V Sparafrazuj zdania, używając słowa w nawiasie:
1.It was John’s first time on the plane. (before)
2. Robert finished writing his essay and then he went out with his friends. (when)
3. I walked into the classroom in the middle of her conversation with the teacher. (was)
4. I don’t see Bill as often as before. (used)
5. Brenda felt sick from eating three bars of chocolate. (before)
6. We were both busy yesterday evening: me with my Maths homework and Joan with the ironing. (while)
7. The Perkins are very rich now but this was not the case before. (didn’t)
8. When I was a child, I went to the swimming pool every Saturday. (go)
9. When Monica finally arrived home, everybody was sleeping. (already)
10. Robin changed her clothes and then he went running. (after)
VI Przetłumacz fragment w nawiasie:
1.In 1970 (moi dziadkowie sprzedali swój dom) and moved to a big city.
2. When I met John and Mary, they (byli małżeństwem of) 13 years.
3. (Robiło się ciemno), so we decided to look for a good place to camp.
4. When (zacząłeś się uczyć) Japanese?
5. By the time we got there, all (goście już wyszli).
6. What (robili George and Paul) when the boss entered the conference room?
7. The lights in the whole house went out while we (oglądaliśmy wiadomości) on TV last night.
8. The Robinsons (wyjeżdżali na wakacje za granicę) every summer but they can’t afford it any more.
9. Yesterday, on my way back from work I suddenly realized that I (zapomniałem wysłać) a birthday card to my grandmother.
10. I (pijałem) three cups of coffee every day.
11. When we met, he (pracował) for the company for ten years.
12. When you lived in London, (czy chadzaliście) for a walk in Regent’s Park?
13. When Sarah went to Germany, it was the first time she (wyjechała) abroad.
14. We (próbowaliśmy) to explain the problem to you but you wouldn’t listen.
15. When I saw Mark gasping for breath, it was clear he (biegł).
16. Nora has wanted to get his tablet since she (zobaczyła) in the shop window.
17. Every summer my sister (brała udział) in a dance workshop.
18. When Claire opened the door in the morning I knew straight away she (czytała) all night.
19. (Czy miałeś zwyczaj) play hide-and-seek when you were sick?
VII Wyrazy w nawiasie napisz w odpowiednim czasie:
1.This time last Friday (we/ have) lunch.
2. When my sister (see) a hippo, it (be) the first time she (see) such a big animal live.
3. How long (you, nag) mum before she finally (agree)?
4. When I finally (move) to New York, I (go) walking to the Central park every day.
5. Yesterday (there / be) some fingerprints on my laptop. I wonder who (use) it.
6. When I (see) Mary at the airport, I (realize) how much I (miss) her all that time.
VIII Wybierz właściwą parafrazę:
1.This is the fastest train that I’ve ever travelled on.
a/ I have never travelled on a train faster than this one.
b/ It’s the first time I’ve travelled on a fast train.
2. I’ve known Harry since we were children.
a/ I’ve known Harry for a long time.
b/ I first met Harry when we were kids.
3. I had lunch and then I did homework.
a/ I did my homework before I had lunch.
b/ I did my homework when I had finished lunch.
4. As Tom was playing football, he fell and sprained his ankle.
a/ Tom fell and sprained his ankle when he was playing football.
b/ Tom played football, fell and sprained his ankle.
II Sparafrazuj zdania, używając słów w nawiasach:
1.I started painting my room 4 hours ago and I’m still doing it. (been) I ……….. my room for 4 hours.
2. I hate it when my sister takes my lipstick! (always) My sister ……….. lipstick!
3. My dad has been wearing glasses since last year. (started) My dad ……….. last year.
4. It started raining after they finished their cycling trip. (had) When they ……….. their cycling trip, it started raining.
5. When did you meet your best friend? (long) How ……….. your best friend?
6. I started doing this project at 8 this morning it’s 2 o’clock already. (for) I have ……….. hours.
7. It’s a great party! Are you very happy yourself? (time) It’s a great party! Are you ………..
8. I bought this dress in June and I still like wearing it. (since) I ……….. June.
9. I’m off to bed now, I have a plane at 6 a.m. (my) I’m off to bed now, ……….. at 6 a.m.
10. There are more and more cars in Polish cities. (increasing) The number of ……….. in Polish cities.
11. I haven’t been to London yet. (never) I ……….. London.
12. I moved to Warsaw 2 years ago and I’m still living here. (been) I ……….. Warsaw for two years.
13. How long have you had this car? (buy) When ……….. this car?
14. When the teacher announced that the exam was over, I had already finished writing.(time) I had finished ….….. the teacher announced…
15. They didn’t say anything until the teacher had left the classroom. (before) They waited ……….. anything.
16. What was your typical breakfast in England? (use) What ……….. for breakfast in England?
17. We got to the stadium too late for the start of the concert. (already) The concert ……….. time we got to the stadium.
18. I always disliked Renaissance painting but now I like it. (use) I ……….. Renaissance painting.
I Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: Hi Carol. I’m having a barbecue on Friday. …
Y: Yes, I’d love to. Thanks.
a/ Would you mind coming?
b/ Do you fancy coming?
c/ Are you coming?
2. X: Gina and I are going sailing tomorrow. Would you like to join us?
Y: Sorry, but I’ve already got some plans. …
X: That’s a pity. Another time, then.
a/ I’d prefer to go shopping with Annie
b/ I think I’ll go shopping with Annie
c/ I’m going shopping with Annie
3. X: Tom, are you busy right now?
Y: Not really. Why?
X: Becky and Mike are coming to dinner tonight. … Y: Sure.
a/ Could you give me a hand in the kitchen?
b/ Would you mind some help in the kitchen? c/ Would you like some help in the kitchen?
4. X: I’m sorry I’m late. I couldn’t catch a taxi. Have you been waiting long?
Y: No, not really. …
a/ For about ten minutes
b/ About ten minutes ago
c/ At about ten past five
II Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Have you ever thought of becoming an astronaut? And if so, have you ever wondered what it takes to become one? One of the most famous
training facilities for astronauts is the Johnson Space Center in Texas, US. It started in 1961 and it 1) … as the Manned Spacecraft Center
until 1973. In its 50-year long history, nearly 400 astronauts 2) … there. Nowadays the training is 3) … into two stages. The first part, or the
basic training, lasts two years, during which the astronaut candidates learn about spacecraft systems and study a number of relevant sciences.
Also, they 4) … to undergo rigorous physical training, some of which they do while wearing their flight suits. After some of the candidates
have qualified for a mission, they enter the second phase of their training. The 10-month period is meant to get them ready 5) … the special
requirements of their mission, such as conducting experiments or repair work in space conditions. Unfortunately, very few trained astronauts
ever get an opportunity to actually go into space.
1.a/ is known
2. a/ are trained
3. a/ divided
b/ has been known
b/ has been training
b/ shared
c/ knew
c/ have been trained
c/ broken
III Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*Let’s study the passive. I think it will … up in the exam.
*A lot of scientific terms … from Greek and Latin.
2. *He spends a lot of time in libraries … research for his project.
*I’m … an exam in Spanish next month.
3. *We’re supposed to … in our English essays by Friday.
*I burnt my … with acid during the experiment.
4. *Mark has … extra lessons in chemistry to prepare for his final exam.
*The tooth is so bad it has to be … out.
5. *She was extremely happy to hear that she’d … all her exams.
*As time …, he became more and more experienced.
4. a/ must
5. a/ to
a/ take
b/ should
b/ for
b/ come
a/ carrying out
c/ have
c/ on
c/ show
b/ making
c/doing
a/ hand
b/ wrist
a/ made
b/ removed
c/taken
b/ passed
c/ stopped
a/ finished
c/ arm
IV W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.My car is broken. (Jest w naprawie) at a garage at the moment.
a/ It is repaired
b/ I’m repairing it
c/ I’m having it repaired
2. Ms Steel is very strict. (Lepiej nie rozmawiajmy) during her lesson. a/ We mustn’t talk b/ We’d better not talk c/ We don’t have to talk
3. I’d do a photography course (gdybym miał) more spare time.
a/ if I had
b/ if I have
c/ if I have had
4. Wine (jest robione) in this part of the country for centuries.
a/ is made
b/ is being made
c/ has been made
5. Are the instructions clear to everyone? Or (czy powinienem powtórzyć) them?
a/ should I repeat
b/ I must repeat
c/ if I ought to repeat
V W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.Students mustn’t carry a mobile phone during the exam.
a/ Students are not allowed to carry
b/ It is not necessary for students to carry
c/ Students ought not to carry
2. If I were you, I wouldn’t try to remember such detailed information.
a/ You aren’t going to try
b/ You shouldn’t try c/ You don’t need to try
3. There’s something wrong with my motorbike. I’ll get it fixed this week.
a/ I’ll fix it myself
b/ I will have fixed it
c/ Someone will fix it for me
4. It’s incredible. Now your room looks almost like mine!
a/ is different from mine b/ is similar to mine c/ is responsible for my
VI Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
In the past the term ‘sports writing’ was almost entirely reserved for professional users of pen-to-paper skills, i.e. journalists. However, as
sport has become big business nowadays, it is hardly 1) … to anyone that more and more authors are entering the world of sports in their
writing. There have been a number of sports stars 2) … biographies and memoirs have been written down by professional ghostwriters. More
interesting, though, is the fact that some former sports celebrities, either retired or forced to 3) … up their sporting careers because of an
injury, have successfully tried their writing skills and managed to attract thousands of readers to their books. Some sports stars are also trying
to write books for children. Frank Lampard, 4) … is out of his contract at Chelsea, has decided to write a series of books for kids called
Frankie’s Magic Football. In an interview, Frank Lampard explained that he 5) … to encourage children (including his own two daughters)
to read regularly.
1.a/ surprise
2. a/ who
3. a/ give
b/ surprised
b/ whose
b/ take
c/ surprising
c/ which
c/ break
4. a/ that
5. a/ has wanted
b/ when
b/ wanted
c/ who
c/ will want
VII Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*Whenever he went to see a football game, my dad used to … me with him.
*He is going to … up tennis, so he’ll need to buy a racket.
a/ get
b/ take
c/ bring
2. *I don’t have the old sofa any more. I … it away a few days ago.
*I … the ball to him but he didn’t catch it.
a/ passed
b/ took c/threw
3. *When we arrived at the gym, Liz was already … out.
*I think he’s … on a new novel at the moment.
a/ working b/ training
c/ practising
4. *As soon as they reappeared on the …, the actors were given a standing ovation.
*It will take a long time before the film is ready. It’s still an early … of production.
a/ scene
b/ stage
5. *We were pretty sure that she hadn’t … us the whole truth.
*They … me that they weren’t coming to the concert.
a/ said b/ given
c/ told
c/platform
VIII W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.’Are you going to the cinema tonight?’ she asked me.
a/ She asked me to go to the cinema
b/ She asked me if I had gone to the cinema
c/ She asked me if I was going to the cinema
2. He told us not to go out so late.
a/ ‘Don’t go out so late,’ he said to us. b/ ‘You won’t go out so late!’ he told us. c/ ‘Are you going out so late?’ he said.
3. I must say I found the exhibition rather boring.
a/ the exhibition was interesting
b/ I wasn’t interested in the exhibition
c/ I was boring during the exhibition
4. There’s an inter-school swimming competition next week. I know it’ll be hard but anyway, I want to go for it.
a/ go and see it
b/ give it a try
c/ give it up
5. I asked him to lend me some money.
a/ ‘Will you lend me some money?’ I said to him.
b/ ‘You must lend some money,’ I told him.
c/ ‘Are you going to lend me some money?’ I asked him.
IX W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.We were all (rozczarowani) … the score of the match.
a/ confused by
b/ disappointed with
c/ embarrassed by
2. Who were the people (których portrety) … hang in the living room? a/ whose portraits b/ the portraits of which c/ which portraits
3. Martin, (który jest)… the best player in our team, has had a bad leg injury.
a/ that is
b/ which is
c/ who is
4. The play was so disgusting that (część widowni) … left after the first act.
a/ some of the spectators
b/ some of the audience
c/ some of the viewers
X Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
One of the most intriguing mysteries connected with the history of World War 2 is the disappearance of the Amber Room. The beautiful
room decoration made of amber, 1) … was constructed in 1711 and presented to the Russian ruler Peter the Great, was taken by German
soldiers during the war. Although the Russian staff working in the Catherine Palace tried to hide the chamber, they 2) … the German
soldiers, who easily found it. The Amber Room was packed and transported to the museum in Konigsberg where it stayed until 1943. That
year the city and the museum were bombed and the Amber Room has never been seen again. There are a lot of theories about what happened
to the Amber Room. Some historians are sure that the bombing 3) … have destroyed the chamber and it was lost forever. Others, however,
are not convinced. They believe that the Amber Room 4) … still be hidden somewhere in a secret bunker or a mine. The only certain fact
nowadays is that 5) … really knows the true story of the Amber Room.
1.a/ which
b/ that
2. a/ can’t have fooled
3. a/ could
b/ can’t
c/ when
b/ couldn’t fool
c/ must
c/ can’t fool
4. a/ may
5. a/ anybody
b/ can’t
b/ somebody
c/ should
c/ nobody
XI Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*A lot of teenagers try to earn some extra money. They … out leaflets or deliver pizzas.
*They will … us more details about the project at tomorrow’s meeting.
a/ hand
b/ get
c/ give
2. *I must have lost my mp3 player. I’ve already looked for it …
*We were given a warm welcome … we went.
a/ anywhere
b/ everywhere
c/somewhere
3. *Shopping centres use a number of techniques to … customers spend as much as possible.
*The TV that I bought yesterday is faulty. I’m going to … a complaint.
a/ make
b/ cause
c/ put
4. *Ministers are members of the government who help the Prime Minister to … the country.
*Cars that … on electricity are usually cheaper in use than petrol-driven cars.
a/ drive
b/ run
c/move
5. *Mrs Turner is the vice-president of the city. She’s in … of education and culture.
*Don’t forget to … your phone before the journey.
a/ take b/ rule
c/ charge
XII W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.(Żałuję, że nie ma) a big shopping centre in our town.
a/ I wish there had been
b/ I wish there wasn’t
c/ I wish there was
2. I left the shop because I couldn’t find (niczego) that would make an interesting gift. a/ nothing
b/ anything
c/ something
3. (Ona z pewnością nie wie) about the meeting. No one has informed her yet.
a/ She can’t know
b/ She mustn’t know
c/ She might not know
4. (Na pewno byliście) extremely tired after such a long journey. a/ You may have been b/ You must have been c/ You can’t have been
5. I saw a lovely dress in one shop yesterday. (Gdybym tylko miała) enough money on me.
a/ If only I had
b/ I wish I had
c/ If only I had had
Unit 4 Present Perfect Simple / Continuous / Past Simple, pronouns (much/many, (a) few/little, all/whole)
I Wstaw many / much:
1.Has George got … hand luggage?
2. I haven’t hot … time, so let’s get to the point.
3. Did … people come to the concert?
4. Julie has been a vegan for … years.
5. You shouldn’t eat so … food before going to bed.
6. How … news did you tell her?
7. To get this job, you need … more hands-on experience.
8. … of the students stayed after class to talk to the teacher.
9. We had too … apples to go round.
10. We don’t have … furniture in the flat.
II Wstaw: little / a little / few / a few:
1.This girl has got quite … dogs.
2. Jay Z. has very … time for this interview.
3. There were … things to do when we stayed with my aunt.
4. I have … ideas for a birthday present for Lisa.
5. Sarah is not very sociable – that’s why she has very … friends.
6. There’s … chance of Jack staying with this company.
7. I have very … money – I can’t even buy a chocolate bar.
8. I need … bus tickets to get to work this week.
9. Sadly, … people came to the class reunion.
10. We have too … information to draw any conclusions.
III Wstaw all / whole:
1.We spent the … day doing our French grammar exercises.
2. … the candidates for the post will be contacted in due course.
3. It took Cathy half a day to do … her homework.
4. The … country watched the president’s New Year’s address.
5. I really don’t know what the … point of the meeting was.
6. Pam made up her mind to give … her children’s books to her niece.
7. With his illness my … world collapsed.
8. … of my best friends are dog lovers.
IV Sparafrazuj zdania wybierając jeden z podanych wyrazów:
1.I don’t have much time left so I can’t go anywhere. (few / little) I have too … to go anywhere.
2. We didn’t have enough money to afford an exotic holiday. (too / so) We had … money to afford an exotic holiday.
3. Not many members turned up so the meeting was postponed. (few / little) Only … members turned up, so the meeting was postponed.
4. My granddad spent his entire life in the countryside. (all / whole) My granddad spent his … life in the countryside.
V Którego zdania użyłbyś w następujących sytuacjach?
1.Twoja siostra prosi cię o drobną pożyczkę.
a/ How many do you need?
b/ How much do you need?
2. Ktoś zadaje ci pytanie, ile dodaje mleka do kawy?
a/ Only a few
b/ Only a little
3. Ktoś zadaje ci pytanie, jak dużo czasu spędzasz oglądając TV.
a/ Definitely too many
b/ Definitely too much
4. Twojemu koledze zabrakło kilku kartek papieru do ksero.
a/ How much do you need?
b/ How many do you need?
VI Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
X: Excuse me, may I ask you a few quick questions about your experience in the shopping centre today?
Y: Er… will it take long?
X: No, not at all. Just 1) (a few / a little) minutes.
Y: OK then.
X: Thank you. 2) (How much / How many) shops did you visit?
Y: Oh, I’m not sure exactly. Certainly 3) (too much / too many). My feet hurt!
X: Oh dear. Poor you. I’ll write more than ten on the form then. 4) (How much / How many) time did you spend in the food zone today?
Y: Oh, 5) (very few / very little). I stopped for a cup of coffee, but only for a few minutes.
X: OK, thanks. Just one more question, if you don’t mind. 6) (How much / How many) money did you spend today?
Y: Only 7) (a few / a little). Most of the time I was window shopping.
VII Przetłumacz na j. angielski:
1.(Nie mamy dużo) ………………….. customers in the shops on Sundays.
2. (Ile czasu mamy) ………………….. before the shopping centre closes?
3. (Jest za dużo samochodów) ………………….. in the city centre on weekdays.
4. (Niewielu ludzi robi swoje zakupy) ………………….. in the local shops these days.
5. (Kupiliśmy trochę ubrań) ………………….. in the winter sales.
VI Wstaw czasownik w Present Perfect Simple lub Continuous:
1.Our uncle is on holiday and we (look) ………………….. after his dog since Monday.
2. How many bracelets (you, make) ………………….. this morning? Enough for everyone?
3. I think I (inherit) ………………….. most genes from my mum because we have similar looks.
4. How long (Gina, work) ………………….. on the project about family resemblance?
5. Helen is very busy at university but she (not, lose) …………………..touch with her friends.
6. My older brother (go) ………………….. to the same music festival to 5 years now.
VII Wstaw czasownik w Present Perfect lub Past Simple.
1.Ian (be) ………………….. in New York since last Friday. He’s leaving on Sunday.
2. Kate (live) ………………….. in this city all her life. She loves living here.
3. In 2002, my cousin (go) ………………….. to live in Milan.
4. Matt and Jo love travelling. They (visit) ………………….. lots of different countries.
5. My great-grandfather died last year. He (spend) ………………….. his whole life living in the country.
6. Two years ago, Sophie (move) ………………….. to a bigger flat.
7. When you look around, you can see that this city (change) ………………….. a lot.
8. Charlie (be) ………………….. a builder for 10 years and then he changed jobs.
VIII Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Have you 1) (not, ever, just, always) seen people travelling to work in the morning and felt sorry for them? These people are called
‘commuters’. Of course, commuting has existed 2) (for, since, during, through) many years. A commuter 3) (usually, used, is, was) to be
somebody who travelled to work each day, either from a suburb or maybe from a nearby town or city where it was cheaper to buy or rent
property. They caught a bus or train or the underground or drove into work. But recently a new type of commuter has 4) (been, yet, only,
just) come into existence. These commuters work in one country but live in another. High house prices, cheap flights, flexible working hours,
email and the Internet have 5) (make, did, made, done) it easier to work from home. And they have also contributed to creating this new type
of long-distance commuter. Take Carrie Frais, for example. She has 6) (already, yet, never, decided) become a pioneer of long-distance
commuting. She works as a TV news presenter in London but finds it cheaper to live in Barcelona. She 7) (has moved, have moved, moves,
moved) there a year ago. With a minimum of a four-hour journey, this trip to work hasn’t become a daily habit for her 8) (life, always, yet,
sometimes). She usually works in London for a few days, staying with friends and family, and then she 9) (go, goes, has gone, went) back to
Barcelona. It can be difficult but Carrie has found a much higher quality of life 10) (for, since, while, due to) she moved to Barcelona.
Experts have predicted a list of cities where London commuters could live in the future. The list includes Palma, Dubrovnic, Faro,
Marrakech, Tallin and Valencia!
IX Wstaw Present Perfect Simple / Continuous lub Past Simple:
X: Assen, you’re Bulgarian but at the moment, you’re living here in Edinburgh. How long 1) (you, live) ………………….. here?
Y: For six months. I 2) (study) ………………….. at university but I 3) (not finish) …………………..my course yet.
X: What 4) (you, study) …………………..?
Y: Business Studies. I 5) (complete) ………………….. three written projects already and for the last two weeks, we 6) (work) ……………
for a company in the city centre. That finishes next month.
X: Where exactly 7) (you, live) ………………….. ?
Y: Well, I 8) (make) ………………….. two really good friends on the course. We 9) (live) ………………….. in a flat in the old town.
Edinburgh is an amazing place!
X Wstaw czasownik w Present Perfect lub Past Simple oraz wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
I 1) (live) ………………….. in this city 2) (for / since) many years and I love it here. The city 3) (change) ………………….. a lot in the last
five years. The biggest change is that the city 4) (get) ………………….. a lot bigger recently. They 5) (build) ………………….. a lot of
offices and shops in the city centre, and there are more planned. In 2005, they 6) (start) ………………….. to build an enormous new sports
stadium near the port but they 7) (not finish) ………………….. building it 8) (already / yet). They have 9) (ever / just) pulled down a lot of
buildings in the area. In the past, everybody 10) (want) ………………….. an office there, but not now.
I Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: I’ve read in a local paper that they’re going to close down the cinema.
Y: … . I don’t believe it.
a/ It must be true!
b/ It can’t be true!
c/ It might be true!
2. X: I’m sorry about the player. We can replace it.
Y: No, thanks. ….
a/ I’d like a refund b/ Can I bring it back?
c/ Here’s the receipt
3. X: Why didn’t you come to the cinema yesterday? Y: I didn’t have any money.
X: Why didn’t you tell me? …
a/ I could lend you some b/ I will lend you some c/ I would have lent you some
4. X: I’m afraid I won’t be coming to the party tonight.
Y: … . You’ll miss such good fun.
a/ Sorry about that.
b/ It’s such a pity.
c/ I wish you had come.
II Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
When they think about their own youth, a number of adults idealise their teenage years. They tend to think that a teenager’s life is much 1)
… than that of a grown-up. They often forget how annoying life can be for a teenager. Lots of parents set strict rules for their teenage
children 2) … makes their lives harder and less interesting than one might suppose. Teenagers all too often hear the same old story: ‘You
can’t make a mess in your room because it’s part of our house!’ Or, ‘You aren’t 3) … to go to an all-night party!’ and so on and so forth.
Not surprisingly, a lot of teenagers who want to make their lives easier learn how to get around their parents. They might play the model
child for a while and then, suddenly surprise their parents by asking them whether this camping trip next week is really 4) … bad idea.
Other teenagers pretend to tell their parents everything, well, almost everything. The flood of details is too much for their mum and dad.
When their parents start 5) … them off for a bad grade, for example, their teenage child will look hurt and say: ‘I’ve already told you!’
1.a/ exciting
2. a/ which
3. a/ too old
b/ more exciting
b/ who
b/ so old
c/ the most exciting
c/ what
c/ old enough
4. a/ so
5. a/ telling
b/ such a
b/ saying
c/ such
c/ speaking
III Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*You can’t really … on Judy to help you. She’ll let you down as usual.
*When I feel I’m getting angry, I … to ten and try to calm down.
a/ rely
b/ depend
c/ count
2. *I don’t … washing up the dishes.
*Never … this now. We can talk about it later.
a/ like
b/ mind c/ prefer
3. *Can I have a … with you? There’s something we have to discuss, I’m afraid.
*You don’t really need to look up each unfamiliar … in a dictionary while reading a book in English. a/ word b/ talk
4. *I don’t like T-shirts with a pattern or anything like that. I prefer … ones.
*Some people think he’s ugly but to me, he’s just …
a/ simple b/ casual c/ plain
5. *Some people say that your … can tell others a lot about you.
*The … of CDs in the 1980s changed the music industry.
a/ looks b/ appearance
c/ style
c/ conversation
IV W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.I can’t cook as well as my sister.
a/ My sister is a better cook than me.
b/ I’m not a good cook and nor is my sister.
c/ Both my sister and I can cook very well.
2. We’re driving too slowly to get to the airport on time.
a/ We’re driving slowly enough.
b/ We aren’t driving fast enough.
c/ We’re driving too fast.
3. I didn’t find the film at all frightening.
a/ I thought the film was very scary.
b/ I was scared during the film.
c/ I wasn’t frightened during the film.
4. She takes after her dad.
a/ looks like
b/ looks after
c/ gets on well with
5. When I get angry with her, she often answers me back.
a/ gives me good arguments
b/ talks to me angrily
c/ answers my questions
V Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: … Y: Well, we have our ups and downs. But she’s OK most of the time.
a/ How are you getting on with your new flatmate?
b/ How did you find your new flatmate?
c/ How do you solve conflicts with your new flatmate?
2. X: Look at this mess! Why don’t you wash up?
Y: … . It’s definitely your turn today to do that!
a/ That sounds OK.
b/ You must be joking.
c/ I’ll do my best.
3. X: How often do you go to the cinema?
Y: … . I prefer watching DVDs at home.
a/ So often.
b/ Too much.
c/ Very rarely.
4. X: It’s such nice weather today. …
Y: I’m not sure. I’m rather tired.
a/ Do you go cycling?
b/ Why don’t we go cycling?
c/ Should I go cycling?
VI Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Last week I told my parents that I was going climbing with a group of my friends the following weekend. Then, my younger brother, Robert,
said that he wanted to join us. For one thing, I wasn’t used to 1) … care of him away from home, so obviously I wasn’t too keen on bringing
him with us. But when I told him he wasn’t coming with us, he 2) … his foot down and wouldn’t change his mind. He argued that he was
very fit and regularly practiced climbing on a new climbing wall 3) … had recently been built at our local sports centre. Eventually, my
parents agreed and I had no choice but to take him with us. I called my friends to discuss the matter with them. Initially, we 4) … to go
climbing on one of the highest peaks in the region, but we all agreed that we had to change the original plan and choose 5) … easier and safer
route somewhere else. To my surprise, during the trip Robert proved to be a skilled climber and a good companion, and so he has now
become a full member of our group.
1.a/ take
2. a/ set
3. a/ which
b/ taken
b/ put
b/ where
c/ taking
c/ hit
c/ who
4. a/ have planned
5. a/ the
b/ had planned
b/ -
c/ plan
c/ an
VII W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.When I moved to live in the mountains, at first I couldn’t get used to the local dialect.
a/ I found the local dialect strange and difficult.
b/ I wasn’t going to learn the local dialect.
c/ I used to speak the local dialect.
2. I never make friends with people who look down on other people.
a/ don’t obey
b/ don’t respect
c/ don’t agree with
3. I used to play football before I injured my knee badly.
a/ once played
b/ was just playing
c/ often played
4. Mark fell out with his fiancée during the trip last week.
a/ proposed to
b/ looked after
c/ quarrelled with
5. As usual, it was Mark who came up with a plan.
a/ thought of
b/ gave up
c/ didn’t accept
VIII Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*I can’t … people who don’t keep their promises.
*The train was so crowded that we had to … until we changed at Birmingham.
2. *I … what you mean. He is really bossy, indeed.
*They hardly ever … eye to eye on important matters.
a/ see
b/ know
3. *We have to collect all the rubbish around the campsite and … it in a plastic bag.
*How can you … up with the noise of the traffic? It’s unbearable!
a/ throw
4. *Could you … me the newspaper, please? It’s on the chair next to you.
*The room was so hot and stuffy I thought I might … out.
a/ give
b/ bring
5. *Ben … the party by having a terrible argument with his ex-girlfriend.
*Some children are so … because their parents let them do whatever they want.
a/ accept b/ stand
c/ like
c/ think
b/ take
c/ put
c/ pass
a/ ruined b/ spoilt
c/ damaged
IX Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: Why don’t you want to come with us to the festival? Just think of all the attractions there!
Y: … I don’t think there’ll be anything interesting to do there.
a/ So what?
b/ To what?
c/ Like what?
2. X: I think you’re running a temperature. …
Y: Yes, you’re right. I’m not feeling a hundred per cent today.
a/ Should you take an aspirin? b/ Why don’t you take an aspirin?
c/ How about taking an aspirin?
3. X: Just look what you’ve done! There’s no way I’ll let you touch my computer again! …
Y: I certainly do! Don’t worry, I won’t go anywhere near it again!
a/ Do you get it?
b/ Do you use it?
c/ Do you need it?
4. X: Could you lend me a few pounds? I’ll pay you back by Friday.
Y: Sorry, I can’t. …
a/ I’m done.
b/ I’m broke.
c/ I’m gone.
X Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Hi Emma,
Just a few words to let you 1) … that I’m staying in hospital at the moment. I’m going to have an operation on my knee. You probably
remember that skiing accident I had two years ago, 2) …? I was going down really fast when I crashed into another skier and I hurt my knee
quite badly. I hoped to recover after a few weeks, but the truth is that ever since that accident I 3) … bad pains in my knee. There have been
days I couldn’t get out of bed! What is more, the pain has 4) … worse recently and, during a recent consultation, the doctor decided that
surgery was necessary to repair one of the ligaments in my knee. Without it, the condition of my knee might worsen in the future. After the
surgery, I’m going to begin a rehabilitation course which will probably 5) … on for several months. It looks as if I’m going to give up sports
for a while, doesn’t it? Write back to let me know how you’re getting on with your exam preparation.
All the best, Amanda
1.a/ to know
2. a/ do you
3. a/ am suffering
b/ knowing
b/ don’t you
b/ was suffering
c/ know
c/ didn’t you
c/ have been suffering
4. a/ got
5. a/ take
b/ taken
b/ last
c/ changed
c/ carry
XI W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.Look at Dorothy! She’s so pale that I fear she might pass out any minute now.
a/ vomit
b/ faint
c/ fall out
2. Last month I went down with bad flu and needed to go on sick leave.
a/ take time off work to recover
b/ leave the company because of my illness
c/ keep working despite my illness
3. I bought an MP4 player from an online store a few days ago, but unfortunately, it is out of order.
a/ unavailable for order
b/ not working properly
c/ not the type I wanted
4. There’s something wrong with the camera we’ve bought. I’ll take it back and get a replacement.
a/ ask the shop to give back our money
b/ ask the shop to repair the camera
c/ ask the shop to give us a new camera
5. Last year I tried scuba diving and I took to it immediately.
a/ gave it up
b/ enjoyed it
c/ learnt to do it
XII Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*You look feverish. I need to … your temperature.
*I feel so unfit that I’m going to … up swimming to get in shape.
a/ get
b/ give
c/ take
2. *Even when I was a teenager, my elder sister used to … me like a small child.
*He was seriously ill and the doctor took a long time to … him.
a/ cure
b/ treat
c/ recover
3. *My girlfriend wants me to go shopping with her tomorrow. I’ll have to … up a good excuse so that I don’t have to go.
*The service was awful and I’m going to … a complaint to the manager. a/ make b/ put
c/ place
4. *I’m allergic to citrus fruit, so whenever I eat an orange or something, I … out in a rash.
*I’ve no idea when he’ll … back home from the concert.
a/ go
b/ get
c/ come
5. *You feel tired in the morning because you stay … till late at night and never get a good night’s rest.
*Unfortunately, the decision to accept your complaint is not … to me. I need to ask the manager.
a/ out
b/ up
c/ down
Unit 5 Wyrażanie przyszłości, przyimki
I Wstaw czasownik w Present Continuous, Future Simple lub wyrażenie ‘be going to’:
1.Are you moving house on Saturday? I (help) you if you like.
2. I’m sorry I can’t come. I (work) this evening.
3. We (meet) on Friday night but we still don’t know where exactly.
4. When (Jack and Jill, get) married?
5. ‘Was that the doorbell?’ ‘Yes, I (answer) it.’
6. ‘Shall we go out?’ ‘No, I (do) the washing and the ironing this evening!’
7. There is someone at the front door. (you, get) it?
8. ‘Jasmina and William (move) house tomorrow.
9. I think I (have) a ham and mushroom pizza.
10. Becky (buy) a bookcase when she has time.
11. We (not, fly) on Saturday night any more. The airline moved the flight to Sunday morning.
12. I’m afraid your sister (not, come). She called to say she’s sick.
13. What shall we have for dinner? Perhaps I (make) pizza.
14. Hanna and I (go) to a concert on Friday night. Hannah’s uncle bought us tickets.
15. Oliver has a plan for next weekend. He (cycle) to the campsite on the coast.
16. Your temperature is very high and you look terrible. I think I (call) the doctor.
17. Ryan (play) football tomorrow because he’s broken his leg.
18. We (plan) to visit Auntie Joan on Thursday and granddad on Friday.
19. A: What are you going to do this weekend?
B: I (have) a party at my house. I’ve invited 50 people.
20. A: What are you going to do this weekend?
B: I haven’t made any plans. I know! I (call) my friends. We can go out together.
21. A: Look at those black clouds.
B: Yes. It (rain) this afternoon.
22. In my opinion, temperatures (get) higher in the next twenty years.
23. Tomorrow my sister (be) 21.
24. I’m sure that Johnson (win) the elections next year.
25. I can’t go out with you on Saturday. I (go) to my grandmother’s house.
II Wstaw czasownik w Future Continuous lub Future Perfect:
1.At six am they (get up).
2. By 9 am, they (have) their breakfast.
3. In the morning they (not, work) in the kitchen.
4. By 3 pm they (finish) lunch.
5. In the afternoon they (cook) in the kitchen.
6. By 11 pm they’ll by ready for bed. I (be) a busy day.
7. Let’s make a simple chocolate cake. I promise we (finish) baking by 12 o’clock.
8. (you, use) this knife? If not, please wash it and put it in the drawer.
9. Tomorrow at 8 o’clock we (watch) a cooking competition. It’s the final episode.
10. John (open) his own nutrition clinic by the end of the year.
11. This bakery is very popular. I’m sure they (sell out) by lunchtime.
12. At half past 7 next Monday, the President (get up).
13. At quarter to eight, he (run).
14. At 8.20, he (have) breakfast.
15. By twelve o’clock, he (speak) at a conference.
III Uzupełnij zdania używając w Future Continuous lub Future Perfect:
1.I’m going to do my homework between 6 and 8 pm. By 9 pm I (do my homework).
2. She’s going to study English for 1 month next August. On 15 th August, she (study English).
3. Tomorrow I’m going to get up at 11 am. At 10 am (I sleep).
4. Tomorrow I have an appointment with the dentist from 4 o’clock to 4.30. by 5 pm I (leave the dentist).
5. We have to give our teacher the project before Thursday. By Friday we (give our teacher the project).
6. I’m going for a run tomorrow between 5 pm and 6 pm. Tomorrow at 5.15 I (run).
7. He’s reading the last chapter of the book right now. By tomorrow he (read the book).
IV Wstaw czasownik w czasie wyrażającym przyszłość:
1.Tonight? No problem, I can come. I (not, do) anything important.
2. Dave and Robin (get) married on 14th July. Have you been invited?
3. Look at the sky. It (rain) any minute.
4. I think Mark (never, pass) the driving test. It’s completely beyond him.
5. This time tomorrow we (lie) on one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil.
6. We’ll have plenty of time in Madrid – our plane (depart) at 11 pm.
7. Don’t give little Ruth so many potatoes. She (not, eat) them.
8. New Year’s Day (fall) on a Saturday next year.
9. (you, use) your car tomorrow? I wonder if I could borrow it for the day.
10. I can see you’re cold. I (turn up) the heating.
V Wybierz właściwą opcję:
1.Tegoroczny maturzysta mówiący o swoich planach na przyszłość. I (will study / am going to study / am studying) law at Warsaw
University).
2. Mały chłopiec próbujący uniknąć kary w rozmowie ze swoim ojcem. I promise I (won’t do / am not going to do / am not doing) it again.
3. Dziewczyna umawiająca się telefonicznie na randkę w ciemno następnego dnia. I (wear / will be wearing / am wearing) a blue dress and
high-heeled shoes.
4. Nauczyciel w szkole podający informację swoim uczniom. Next term (is starting /is going to start / starts) on 12 February.
5. Mężczyzna widzący kobietę, która próbuje wejść z wózkiem dziecięcym do tramwaju. Wait a second, I (will help / am going to help / am
helping) you.
6. Ktoś obserwujący człowieka wchodzącego po przechylającej się drabinie na dach budynku. Oh no! He (will be falling / is going to fall /
will fall)!
7. Sześcioletnia dziewczynka rozmawiająca o swoim przyjęciu urodzinowym, które odbędzie się następnego dnia. I (have / am having / will
have) my birthday party at McDonald’s.
VI Przetłumacz fragment w nawiasie. Użyj Future Simple, Continuous lub Perfect:
1.By the end of the month we (zdecydujemy) which course of action to take.
2. I don’t think I (będę wiedział) anything new till the end of the week.
3. I promise I (poradzę sobie z tym) by tomorrow morning.
4. This time tomorrow we (będziemy lecieli) to Chicago.
5. This time tomorrow we (będziemy) on the plane for two hours.
VII Utwórz poprawne zdania:
1.Tomorrow we (be away / a month).
2. (That / be / Mark). I recognize his footsteps.
3.‘The Hunters’ (perform / live) again next month. I can’t wait.
4. Excuse me, (you / use / computer)? If not, could I use it for a minute, please?
5. By the time they turn up, we (answer / couple / questions).
6. Guys, who (run / charity marathon) tomorrow?
10. The number is engaged. I (call / her) later.
VIII Wyrazy w nawiasie przetłumacz na angielski lub wstaw w odpowiednim czasie.
1.Watch out! You (lose) your wallet!
2. This time on Monday I (take) my driving test.
3. (you, tell) me the truth at last?
4. I (posprzątam) the flat by noon.
5. Don’t worry. I (help) her out whenever she wants.
6. I (nie mam zamiaru) to cram for the test all weekend. It would be inhumane.
7. It is said that by 2050 our lifestyle (zmieni się) beyond recognition.
IX Przetłumacz wyrazy w nawiasie:
1.Call me later . I am (w pracy) now so I can’t talk.
2. They’ll call us as soon as they (przyjadą do ) New York.
3. A career adviser came to give a talk (w szkole).
4. The weather is so beautiful. Shall we go (na zewnątrz) instead of sitting (wewnątrz)?
5. The post-office is (blisko) the bank. Well, it’s (naprzeciwko) the bank, to be precise.
6. Does your cat also like lying (przed kominkiem)?
7. It was a memorable trip. First we went a) (w górę) the mountain, which was really tiring as it was steep. We had to go b) (przez) the forest
and c) (przez) the streams. Suddenly it started to rain so we ran d) (do) a small hut; we could hear a thunderstorm rolling e) (nad) our heads.
After the storm we started walking again. We went f) (obok) an abandoned shed g) (niedaleko) a lake. When we got to the top of the
mountain, we were really exhausted. After some rest, we started going h) (w dół) the slope, which was not so eventful, but equally
interesting.
X Wybierz właściwy przyimek:
1.The trip started (on / in / for) the morning (at / on / in / -) Monday and finished (in / at / for) the weekend (during / - / around) 6.
2. (In / - / during) a normal year we travel to Greece, but ( - / in / at) next summer we’re going to Turkey. We’ve already booked the flight –
we are flying (on / in / during) 14th July.
3. What does she usually do (in / on / at) the evenings?
4. Bono was born (in / - / at) 1960, (in / on / at) the 10th May. (At / In / -) the moment he’s recording a new album.
5. We have known each other (during / for / at / -) ages.
6. Jason goes to the gym (on / - / during) his lunch break.
XI Uzupełnij zdania odpowiednimi przyimkami:
1.Throw the ball … me! I can score!
2. Look … those children, they’re going to fall into the pond!
3. Stop laughing … me, it’s rude.
4. Everything depends … the weather. If it rains, they will cancel the concert.
5.I can always count … my best friend.
6. Don’t ever talk … me like that again.
7. Are you sure you can rely … Adam?
8. Don’t shout … me. It wasn’t my fault.
9. Look, this product is rich … fibre. I’ll buy it.
10. Will you help me? Are you good … Physics?
11. Henry is proud … his sister’s success.
12. I’m interested … Swedish literature, did you know that?
13. If I wasn’t here with you, I would be really frightened … the darkness.
14. Has she always been so quick … making decisions?
15. Could you call me later? I’m … the bus and I can’t hear you.
16. Is she spending her holiday … the seaside?
17. We’ll have to go there … foot – there are no buses from this village.
18. There aren’t many clouds … the sky, but … the other hand rain was forecast.
19. There’s somebody … the door. Will you open it?
20. When Becky was a child, she used to be … bed at 7 pm.
21. I can’t see properly. What’s there … the left?
22. Our family always meet … my home … Christmas, … 25th December.
23. Small children are usually scared … spiders.
24. I’m not really … the mood to go for a swim. Apart from that, I’m afraid … jellyfish in the water.
25. Could we meet … Friday evening … six, (przed) … the cinema.
26. To get to the underground station you need to go (przez) … the park which is (obok) … the Town Hall.
27. The prisoner jumped … the prison wall and ran … a busy road to escape.
28. I was already … bed when I heard somebody … the front door.
29. We drove … crowds of football fans on their way to the stadium.
30. I listened … the public announcement to find out if my brother’s plane had landed … the airport.
31. I was terrible … Maths when I was … school.
32. All passengers had to get … the bus quickly as it was … fire.
33. … Christmas, the vast majority of people would text rather than send cards to friends … these days.
34. Yesterday evening, when I walked … the room and saw everybody smiling … me, I felt a bit uneasy.
35. We got … the train at Wimbledon, quickly walked … the ticket office on the right and got … my friend’s car.
36.We arrived … the airport … 3.15 pm, which was much too late as our plane was due to take off … twenty minutes.
37. As Gina has always been interested … history, she’s really good … it.
38. To get … school … the suburbs, where they live, they have to spend two hours … a bus.
I Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: I don’t know how to solve this problem.
Y: … . I promise to see to it.
a/ Leave it with me.
b/ Do it yourself.
c/ Give it a go.
2. X: You look upset. …?
Y: It’s Tom. We’ve fallen out again.
a/ How are you feeling?
b/ What should you do?
c/ What’s bothering you?
3. X: Dad, I’m broke. Could you give me some money, please?
Y: …? You got your pocket money a few days ago.
X: Oh, come on. I’ve paid for my photographic course and I go to the gym twice a week. Remember?
a/ How many?
b/ How often?
c/ How come?
4. X: I promise to look into your complaint immediately.
Y: …
a/ It’s just not good enough.
b/ I would appreciate that.
c/ I’m really sorry to hear that.
II Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Hello Alice,
Sorry it’s taken me so long to write to you, but I’ve had some health problems recently. A couple of weeks ago I realized that I’d 1) … some
weight, despite eating normally. Besides that, I often felt sleepy and tired. So I consulted a doctor who told me to have my sugar levels 2) …
Fortunately, the results weren’t very bad, so the doctor just prescribed some mild medication and told me to work out regularly. I was also
advised to consult a nutritionist. She prepared a well-balanced diet for me to follow and also instructed me to avoid 3) … certain types of
food, such as white bread, for example. My classmate, Julie, has recently found out about an interesting cookery course at our local
community centre, which is 4) … at teaching people to prepare tasty and healthy dishes, so she suggested that we should both try it. The
course 5) …by two experienced cooks and we’ve learned to cook some really delicious food. I’ll cook something for you when you visit me
next month.
Write back to tell me how you’re doing. Love, Carol
1.a/ missed
2. a/ to test
3. a/ eating
b/ lost
b/ testing
b/ to eat
c/ wasted
c/ tested
c/ eat
4. a/ offered
5. a/is running
b/ meant
b/ is being run
c/ aimed
c/ has been running
III W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.I’m not going to put up with his behaviour much longer.
a/ tolerate
b/ support
c/ understand
2. Thanks for the crisps but I’d rather have a square meal.
a/ some snacks
b/ a vegetarian dish
c/ a full meal
3. I regret not going to the concert, even though my friend said that it had been a disaster.
a/ I’m glad I didn’t go
b/ I’m sorry I didn’t go
c/ I’m furious I didn’t go
4. They won’t punish him if we all stand up for him.
a/ protest against
b/ support
c/ ignore
5. The camera didn’t work properly, so I had it repaired last week.
a/ I repaired it myself .
b/ I had to repair it.
c/ Someone repaired it for me.
IV Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*Don’t worry about Paul. I’m sure he’ll … up late as usual.
*It’s really late. … off the TV and go to bed immediately.
a/ show b/ switch c/ turn
2. *Although a human being can survive for up to three weeks without food, we can’t … without water for more than just a few days.
*I’m afraid I can’t … along with your opinion on this issue.
a/ go
b/ get
c/ do
3. *I’d rather not go out tonight, so do you … like watching a DVD?
*I really … sorry for homeless people, so I’m going to join a local charity organization.
a/ want
b/ feel
c/ fancy
4. *The weather’s very bad today, so I suggest that we should … the game off.
*It’s a common problem that people easily … on weight after crash diets.
a/ take
b/ call
c/ put
5. *After so much revision, you should … the test easily.
*I do hope that Parliament will … the new law against football hooligans.
a/ take
b/ pass
c/ do
V Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: The local authorities really should do something to solve the problem of unemployment in our area.
Y: … . It’s impossible to change the situation overnight. It takes time to solve such a serious problem.
a/ Get on with it!
b/ Give it a go!
c/ Get real!
2. X: A coffee? No, thanks. …
Y: All right. How about a glass of juice instead?
a/ I’m trying to cut down on it.
b/ I’m trying to put it off.
c/ I’m trying to come up with it.
3. X: Have you heard about the recent scandal about one of the local politicians? How do you feel about it?
Y: … . Such people should never be allowed to be in politics.
a/ I admire him.
b/ I despise him.
c/ I envy him.
4. X: Taking a cookery course seems like an excellent idea to me. …
Y: Really? I’m not sure that I’d enjoy that.
a/ I could give it a go.
b/ I’d like to give it up.
c/ I wouldn’t fancy that.
VI Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
I left the university building and crossed the road to join Annie, who was waiting for me at a nearby café. When I entered the café, she 1) …
through a magazine over a cup of coffee. I came over to her and I ordered an espresso. 2) … of us spoke until the waitress was gone.
‘Well, how did it go?’ asked Annie.
‘I’m not sure.’
‘What questions did they ask you?’ she went on.
‘The usual ones, I guess. They wanted to know why I wanted to study there, why I 3) … those particular subjects for my A-levels and stuff
like that. The last question was tough, though. One of them 4) … me about a recent development in medicine and asked me to express my
opinion. I was so nervous that I can’t remember what I answered!’
‘I’m sure that you did fine and they’ll offer you a place,’ said Annie. ‘And while we’re here, we’d better 5) … a walk around the town and
the campus so that you don’t get lost when you come here again,’ she said, smiling.
Her optimism made me feel much better, and I smiled, too.
1.a/is browsing
2. a/ None
3. a/ had chosen
b/ has been browsing
c/ was browsing
b/ Neither
c/ Nor
b/ chose
c/ have chosen
4. a/ talked
5. a/ to take
b/ told
b/ taking
c/ said
c/ take
VII W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.’Why don’t we eat out tonight?’ he said.
a/ He suggested eating out tonight.
b/ He asked why we didn’t eat out that night.
c/ He told me to eat out that night.
2. He’s late again! He should have been here a quarter of an hour ago!
a/ He had better be
b/ He ought to be
c/ He was supposed to be
3. Neither Tom nor his sister enjoyed the trip.
a/ Tom didn’t enjoy the trip but his sister did. b/ Tom didn’t enjoy the trip and nor did his sister. c/ Both Tom and his sister enjoyed the trip
4. It’s an important decision to make, so you’d better weigh up the pros and cons.
a/ think about the negative consequences b/ make up your mind quickly c/ consider the advantages and disadvantages
5. Although I take your point, I look at the whole matter from a different angle.
a/ I see what you mean
b/ I agree with you completely
c/ I disagree with your opinion
VIII Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*My laptop is so useful in my job. I don’t think I could … without it even one day.
*Your lifestyle often depends on what you … for a living.
a/ go
b/ do
c/ work
2. *The police are going to … into the causes of the accident.
*I’m determined to leave school at 16 and I’m not going to … back.
a/ see
b/ go
c/ look
3. *I prefer newspapers that … a balanced view of government policy rather than those which criticize everything.
*He’s an adult now and he should … responsibility for his actions.
a/ take
b/ get
c/ adopt
4. *In order to control my budget better, I decided to … a record of my spending each week.
*Could you … an eye on my luggage for a moment, please? I’d like to get a newspaper.
a/ make b/ have
c/ keep
5. *After the first year, she … to the conclusion that she was no longer interested in medical studies.
*It … as no surprise to us that they’d decided to expel him from the course.
a/ came b/ got
c/ arrived
IX Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: I have to say, I wasn’t very keen on going to the performance at first. Y: … . But I really enjoyed it.
a/ Nor do I.
b/ So did I.
c/ Neither was I.
2. X: I just don’t know what to do in this situation. …
Y: I think so. Maybe he’ll change his mind.
a/ Do I talk to him again?
b/ Should I talk to him again?
c/ Can I talk to him again?
3. X: So, did you ask Christina out yesterday?
Y: I did. … . She said that she was too busy revising for her exams to go out.
a/ She refused.
b/ She complained. c/ She agreed.
4. X: I don’t think that I should make such an important decision so soon. …?
Y: Me neither. You’d better get advice on that one first.
a/ Should you?
b/ Do you?
c/ Will you?
X Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
The middle of the 20th century saw sharp competition space exploration between the world’s superpowers. At first, the Soviet Union 1) … to
be winning the race when they launched the world’s first satellite and sent the first man into space. On the other hand, in 1969 the surface of
the Moon 2) … by the American astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission for the first time in human history.
The 21st century is likely to witness a different kind of space race, as 3) … number of private companies have become interested in space
tourism. One such company, based in Barcelona, is planning to build a space hotel which will orbit the Earth. The hotel will offer
accommodation to four tourists who 4) … almost four and half million dollars for a three-day stay. Although some experts are skeptical
about the project, the idea of commercial flights into space has already attracted a 5) … millionaires, who paid $20 million for their flights to
the International Space Station on the Columbia space shuttle between 2001 and 2003.
1.a/ kept
2. a/ was reached
3. a/ the
b/ seemed
b/ reached
b/ -
c/ looked
c/ was reaching
c/ a
4. a/ will charge
5. a/ lot
b/ will be charging
b/ few
c/ will be charged
c/ little
XI Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*He had a bad ear infection so the doctor prescribed a … of antibiotics.
*We had tomato soup for the starter and fish for the main …
a/ dish
b/ course c/ series
2. *The police are investigating the … of several murders in the area.
*He carefully put his guitar in the … and walked away.
a/ box
b/ matter
c/ case
3. *I completely disagreed with the author of the blog, so I decided to … a comment on the website to express my views.
*If you’re going into town, could you … this letter for me, please?
a/ post
b/ send
c/make
4. *Now that he’s retired, he likes to … a quiet life in the country.
*I’m not sure but I think that this path might … us to the village.
a/ take
b/ have c/ lead
5. *Because the service was very poor, we decided not to leave a … for the waitress.
*I’m stuck with my project. Could you look at it and possibly give me a …?
a/ advice b/ tip
c/ fee
Unit 6 Infinitive / gerund, so / such, zdania złożone
I Ułóż wyrazy w zdania:
1.I / not mind / wear / my sister’s old clothes / if they suit me
2. they / miss / live / in the city
3. you / ever / refuse / help / your friends?
4. police officers / not always need / wear a uniform
5. I / always like / dance
6. you / spend / a long time / study / when you get home from school?
7. Fiona / stop / smoke / last year
8. I / learn / drive / when I was 16
9. you / should / take/ a break / now
10. Peter / enjoy / watch / football matches on TV / on Saturday
11. she / seem/ be / much happier / now
12. my parents / want / move / to a bigger city / soon
13. she / suggest / wait / for them/ a bit longer
II Wstaw czasownik w odpowiedniej formie:
1.Mary avoids (sunbathe). She has blonde hair and very white skin.
2. Carly pretends (be) cheerful when she’s away but I think she misses home.
3. My dad hates (shop) and I refuse (shop) with himn.
4. Yesterday, Lola managed (swim) 500 metres. Next weekend, she hopes (swim) a full kilometre.
5. Can you afford (buy) this expensive coat? You should consider (buy) a cheaper one. You need to save money.
6. Simon enjoys (meet) his friend at the skate park. This weekend they’ve agreed (meet) at the skate shop because he wants to buy new
wheels for his board.
7. I don’t think my parents will let me (go) to the rugby championship on my own.
8. The doctor advised me (give up) professional sport if I don’t want to get injured seriously.
9. Tim tends (gain) weight easily, so he has to be very active to stay in shape.
10. You really should stop (waste) your time at table tennis practice.
11. Everyone at the stadium expected their team (win) the match.
12. I can’t help (laugh) when I see that video of me trying to learn to ski.
II Przetłumsacz fragment w nawiasie:
1.I (spędzam mnóstwo czasu rozmawiając) on the phone.
2. Kasia (uwielbia spacerować) in the park in the summer.
3. Marcin and Ewa (unikają rozmawiania) about politics.
4. We (chcielibyśmy spotkać się z) you on Sunday afternoon.
5. Jakub (tęskni za rozmawianiem) to his dad when he’s away on business.
6. My sister (nie cierpi mycia) the car when it’s cold.
7. She’s young enough (aby brać udział) in the Kids’ Talent Show.
8. You’d better (zacznij) learning Chinese. It’s getting more and more popular.
9. What has Kerry decided (zrobić)? Does she intend (zmienić) her job?
10. I’d rather (nie mieć) so many problems. And every day new problems seem (pojawiać się).
11. It’s difficult for Harry (przygotować) this presentation on his own.
12. Can you afford (kupić) such an expensive phone?
13. I’d prefer (zostać) at home tonight rather than (iść) to this stupid party.
III Sparafrazuj zdania używając wyrazów w nawiasie:
1.Would you like to go to this concert? (feel like)
2. I can’t wait to graduate from university. (forward)
3. It’s not difficult for Kerry to swim 800 metres in 9 minutes. (difficulty)
4. We don’t have enough money to buy this camera. (afford)
5. ‘Let’s join a gym,’ said Linda. (suggested)
6. I will finish it later. (promise)
7. ‘OK, I will go there with you,’ said Mary. (agreed) Mary ….
8. Talking to him doesn’t make sense. It’s just a waste of time. (use) …. to him.
9. In retrospect, it’s really a pity I didn’t buy that CD. (regret) In retrospect, … that CD.
10. He didn’t agree to join the team. (refused) He … the team.
11. Sooner or later you’ll find it natural to work long hours. (used) Sooner or later you’ll … long hours.
12. If you can’t remove the stain with soap and water, why don’t you use bleach? (try) If you can’t remove this stain with soap and water, …
13. Doing it again is pointless. (point) … it again.
IV Wstaw odpowiednią formę czasownika:
1.We regret (say) that your application has been rejected.
2. Where are the cornflakes? I remember (put) them into the basket but I can’t see them anywhere.
3. So, you have finally stopped (bite) your nails? That’s good. It was so annoying.
4. Shall we stop (have) something to eat? I’m really hungry.
5. Gosh! Sara doesn’t know about the meeting. I simply didn’t remember (send) her an e-mail.
6. Jason will regret (tell) all those lies to Susan.
7. A: Have we met before?
B: I think I remember (talk) to you at the Jazz Workshop.
8. When we saw Ron in that funny hat we couldn’t help (laugh).
9. It’s no use (discuss) it with them.
10. Don’t make them (do) anything without the teacher’s permission.
V Dokończ zdania:
1.Yesterday Peter (be / last / person / hand in / essay).
2. At the police station Alex (deny / have / anything / do / incident).
3. Many young people (object / learn / things / they / not / like).
4. Do you know who (be / first / woman / sail / globe / solo)?
5. Despite many effort, Mark (fail / achieve) what he had planned.
6. If you don’t get down to work, you (risk / lose / job).
VI Wstaw so / such (a):
1.This is … shop.
2. Those jeans are … cheap.
3. I find shopping … tiring.
4. It was … problem to get there.
5. You and I are … good friends.
6. We did … well in that composition.
7. I was … sorry to hear the news.
8. The queue at the checkout was … long.
VII Zamień zdania z ‘so’ na zdania z ‘such’ i odwrotnie:
1.This country is so big.
2. They are such good students.
3. The exam was so difficult.
4. The weather was so bad that we stayed at home.
5. It was such a loud concert that my ears hurt.
6. I’ve got such a bad headache.
7. That road is so dangerous that there are always lots of accidents.
8. The experience was so painful.
VIII Wybierz właściwą opcję:
1.(Despite / Although / However) I was absolutely done in, we played another game of tennis.
2. (In spite of / Despite of / Because of) this rain, we continued to climb.
3. It was (so good / such a good / so a good) offer that we couldn’t say ‘no’.
4. (Although / Because / So) I admire John’s talents, it’s a bit difficult for me to cope with his arrogance towards others.
5. Let’s go through the plan one more time in order (to not / not to) forget anything.
6. You’d better get down to work so that you (can / could) finish on time.
7. If I were Chris, I’d give Martha a ring in case she (won’t / doesn’t) remember about the deadline.
8. I wrote everything down (so as / so that / not to) forget anything.
9. Kate took extra classes in order that she (would / will) improve her writing skills.
IX Połącz zdani używając wyrazów w nawiasie:
1.I took a taxi to the airport. I wanted to catch the plane. (order)
2. Take a map with you. You might need it in London. (case)
3. Mr Jones speaks 3 languages. He can’t find a job. (even)
4. We went for a run. It was raining very hard. (despite)
5. Mike was ill. He went to school. (although)
6. Environmentalists tried had to save a blue whale. It died. (in spite of)
7. Let’s clean the house. Don’t make Susan furious. (to)
8. Sarah is really happy. She was fired last week. (in spite of)
9. Dan and Tina had a huge row yesterday. They managed to make up quickly. (although)
10. I am learning Spanish as I want to study in Granada. (to) I’m learning Spanish … study in Granada.
11. Their poor command of languages prevents them from travelling abroad. (account) They don’t travel abroad … languages.
12. Despite lack of support, Claire made it to the top. (even though)
13. Some flights were delayed because the weather was bad. (owing) …, some flights were delayed.
14. They had to close down the business as there was no demand. (due) They had to close down the business … demand.
I W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.It is possible that regular use of coffee might cause you to get addicted to caffeine.
a/ stop liking
b/ become dependent on
c/ be allergic to
2. Despite the low cost of the meal, there was plenty of good food.
a/ a lot of
b/ some
c/ very little
3. I’m sorry, but I really can’t lend you any money at the moment. I still owe £20 to Mark.
a/ I have lent Mark £20.
b/ Mark has borrowed £20 from me.
c/ Mark has lent me £20.
4. He was sent a strange letter last week.
a/ Somebody sent him a strange letter.
b/ He sent someone a strange letter.
c/ Strange letters are sent to him.
5. This restaurant might be rather busy this weekend, so we’d better try to get a table in advance.
a/ as soon as we arrive
b/ before we go
c/ as usual
II Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: Have you ever tried this dish? …
Y: Well, it’s a bit like chicken, although it looks different.
a/ What does it look like?
b/ What does it taste like?
c/ What does it like?
2. X: What did you think of the Irish pub?
Y: It’s nothing special. …
a/ I haven’t been to a place like that before.
b/ I’d definitely like to go there again.
c/ They all look the same to me.
3. X: How’s the pudding? You’ve hardly tried it.
Y: And that’s enough. …
a/ It’s yummy!
b/ It’s tasty!
c/ It’s yucky!
4. X: Excuse me, sir. …
Y: Well, not yet. I’d like to have another look at the menu.
X: Of course, sir.
a/ Are you ready to order?
b/ Did you enjoy your meal?
c/ When would you like the table for?
III Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Whenever we decide to go and see a play at the theatre, we 1) … to be entertained. However, it is not the actors’ duty alone to make sure that
the show is successful. As members of the audience, we also need to remember a few basic, yet important, dos and don’ts 2) … watching a
performance. First of all, do not sit there like an Egyptian mummy! Actors do appreciate positive feedback and they would like 3) …
communicative noises, such as laughter or ‘Ohs’ and ‘Ahs’, as long as they are not too loud. A reasonable amount of clapping is also most
welcome during the show, as it gives the actors a rush of positive energy. On the other hand, do not chat to your neighbour! 4) … you might
find the play a great subject for a discussion, leave it for the meal after the performance. And for God’s sake, make sure that your phone is
off! Certainly, you don’t want to feel like that member of the audience at a Broadway play, whose phone started ringing while Hugh Jackman
5) … his lines. Jackman stopped acting, turned to the audience and yelled at the careless guy!
1.a/ enjoy
2. a/ while
3. a/ hearing
b/ keep
b/ as
b/ to hear
c/ expect
c/ during
c/ hear
IV Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*We’re all tired but we must … walking to reach the hostel before dark.
*They … two large dogs in that tiny flat of theirs.
a/ have
2. *He hasn’t got enough experience to … such a large company.
*We got stuck in a traffic jam and didn’t … to get to the airport on time.
3. *Because I’m so forgetful, my mum often … me to do different things.
*The girl who’s talking to Steve … me of a well-known actress.
4. *In the film, the … of Joan of Arc is played by a young, unknown actress.
*He can’t take … in the competition because of his injury.
5. *We all expected the meeting to … a few hours, but it was much shorter.
*The … scene shows the hero riding away on his motorbike.
4. a/ Because
5. a/ has delivered
b/ keep
b/ If
b/ is delivering
c/ Although
c/ was delivering
c/ hold
a/ run
b/ need
a/ tells
b/ reminds
a/ part
b/ place
c/ role
a/ take
b/ end
c/ last
c/ manage
c/ suggests
V W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.They’re brothers, so I’m not surprised they’ve got a lot in common.
a/ they share a lot of possessions
b/ they admire each other
c/ there are a lot of similarities between them
2. No one expects them to lose the game.
a/ Everyone thinks they’ll win the game. b/ No one thinks they’ll win the game.
c/ Everybody thinks they’ll lose the game.
3. After two months on the island, I was fed up with seafood.
a/ I got used to eating seafood.
b/ I couldn’t stand eating seafood.
c/ I enjoyed eating seafood.
4. Although hang-gliding sounds exciting to a lot of people, I’m not going to give it a go.
a/ like it
b/ try it
c/ fear it
5. It’s true that he still lacks some skills, but I think that he deserves to be on the school football team.
a/ he can’t be
b/ he might be
c/ he should be
VI Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: Would you like to go out tonight?
Y: Sure. …
X: The usual place. 7 pm?
Y: That’s fine.
a/ Where shall we meet?
b/ Shall we go somewhere else?
c/ Why don’t we meet at my place?
2. X: I’m tired so I’d just like to watch TV tonight. …
Y: Let me see. How about a comedy on Channel 2?
a/ What for?
b/ What is there?
c/ What’s on?
3. X: I can’t find my MP3 layer. Who’s taken it?
Y: … You’ve probably lost it again.
a/ Someone has.
b/ Nobody has
c/ Everybody has.
4. X: I can’t believe you missed the concert last week. Y: It was a pity, really. … . I was broke. X: Oh, I see.
a/ But I couldn’t stand it.
b/ But I couldn’t miss it.
c/ But I couldn’t afford it.
VII Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Do you travel a lot? If so, do you usually bring back souvenirs from the countries you visit? And have you 1) … looked critically at them and
wondered why on earth you spent your time and money getting something that just lies in one of your drawers? Well, in the past, I 2) …
souvenirs like many other tourists. At the end of each holiday, instead of making the most of the little time I could still spends relaxing, I
would get stressed trying to find something interesting to take back home. I visited the local shops or street markets and spent a lot of time
and a 3) … on various items which I hoped would bring back happy memories of the holiday. Trying to fit those things into my luggage was
yet another problem. Finally, I decided that I’d had enough of the whole business. Nowadays I like to see 4) … more as a traveler than a
tourist. I travel on my own and do my best to really get to know the country I’m visiting. The best thing, though, is that for the last few years,
I 5) … to record my travels with photos and notes rather than worthless junk.
1.a/ already
2. a/ used to buy
3. a/ money
b/ since
b/ have bought
b/ fortune
c/ ever
c/ buy
c/ cost
4. a/ me
5. a/ prefer
b/ each other
b/ have preferred
VIII Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*How much did they … you for repairing the car?
*Mr Jones is in … of the sales department.
a/ pay
b/ cost
c/ charge
2. *After some time abroad, I started to … my family and friends.
*I’m afraid that we’ll … the train if we don’t hurry.
a/ lose
b/ miss
c/ waste
3. *If you’re interested, there are some shops in the old part of town which … in antique furniture.
*In the beginning, he found it difficult to … with the problems in his new job.
a/ cope
b/ sell
4. *He stared at the … tag, as he couldn’t believe how expensive the jacket was.
*We bought this house at a very reasonable …
a/ price b/ cost
c/ bargain
5. *He’s been very successful at work recently, so I think that he should get a … rise.
*When are you going to … back the money I lent you a few weeks ago?
a/ give
b/ pay
c/ myself
c/ am preferring
c/ deal
c/ return
IX W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.He taught himself to play the guitar when he was a teenager.
a/ He learnt on his own
b/ Someone taught him
c/ He taught others
2. We’ve only done two exercises so far.
a/ since a long time ago
b/ up to now
c/ yet
3. She used to have long hair.
a/ has had
b/ has
c/ had
4. He applied for a position with a local engineering company.
a/ offered
b/ asked for
c/ accepted
5. That dress cost me £80, which in fact was a bargain.
a/ good buy
b/ rip-off
c/ shopping spree
X Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: … Y: Very good. I visited lots of interesting places.
a/ Where did you go last weekend?
b/ How was your trip last weekend?
c/ Did you go anywhere last weekend?
2. X: Do you still keep in touch with Mark?
Y: Yes. …
a/ We often see each other.
b/ I met him at primary school.
c/ We used to see each other.
3. X: We need to get something for Claire. …
Y: Good idea. She’ll love it.
a/ Do we buy her one of those hats?
b/ How about buying her one of those hats?
c/ Why did you buy her one of those hats?
4. X: Look, it’s your turn to clean the kitchen today, isn’t it?
Y: … . I’m not going to do that for you again.
a/ Rubbish!
b/ Absolutely!
c/ No way!
XI Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
What would you do if one day you 1) … out that a dying relative had left you some property in the country while you had lived all your life
in a big city? ‘Should I sell it? Or will it be better if I move to live there?’ Those were the questions that 24-year-old Marty Foster from
Boston had to 2) … a year ago. His uncle died, leaving Marty his ranch in Idaho, with an area of almost 600 acres. ‘Until last year, I had
spent all my life 3) … in a large city, and I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else other than another big city,’ says Marty. ‘So, when the
news reached me, at first I 4) … sell the property. But when I went to see it, I really fell in love with the place. It was as if my whole life had
turned upside down and I didn’t 5) … any more about my life back in the city. I sold my flat and left my job in Boston. I don’t regret my
decision to settle down here, and now I wouldn’t change it for the world.’
1.a/ find
2. a/ face
3. a/ live
b/ would find
b/ stand
b/ living
c/ found
c/ work
c/ to live
4. a/ used to
5. a/ mind
XII Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*As soon as I … my exams, I’ll have a long holiday.
*Could you … me the newspaper that’s next to you on the chair, please?
2. *This part of the material was … to revise but I’m worried about the next section.
*I was feeling nervous before the exam but I was trying to take it …
3. *Mary is a very … student and she always gets top grades.
*The room is very …, with its large windows facing the south.
a/ light
4. *I’ve read this passage several times but it still doesn’t … much sense to me.
*Whenever I’m late for school, I try to … up a good excuse.
a/ make
5. *If we take a short cut through the park, we’ll … some time.
*I’ve been trying to … up my pocket money to buy a new tablet.
a/ have
b/ was going to
b/ look
c/ thought of
c/ care
a/ take
b/ pass
c/ do
a/ calm
b/ simple c/ easy
b/ fair
c/ bright
b/ do
c/ have
b/ get
c/ save
Unit 7
Strona bierna, ‘have sth done’
I Wstaw czasownik w nawiasie w odpowiednim czasie w stronie biernej lub czynnej:
Correction fluid is the name for a white fluid. The fluid 1) (use) … to cover mistakes when they 2) (make) … on paper. Now people also 3)
(use) … correction tape. Correction fluid 4) (invent) … by a secretary Bette Nesmith Graham in 1951. She 5) (invent) … it when she was
working in a bank. Before the invention of correction fluid, when a mistake 6) (make) …, usually the complete document 7) (throw) … in the
bin. Since its invention, millions of bottles of correction fluid 8) (sell) … Students often 9) (buy) … correction fluid. Maybe it 10) (use) … at
this very moment by somebody in your class! After use, don’t forget to put the top back on. If the top 11) (not, put) … back on, the fluid goes
dry. And don’t get it on your fingers – it’s very messy. I think something better than correction fluid 12) (invent) … one day. But for me, it’s
not important. I 13) (not, make) … mistakes.
II Wstaw czasownik w stronie biernej w odpowiednim czasie:
1.His mobile phone (steal) last week.
2. A thousand copies of the DVD (sell) since it came out last week.
3. This museum (visit) by thousands of people each week.
4. Three new hospitals (build) next year.
5. This first portable stereo (invent) by Andreas Pavel more than 30 years ago.
6. Perhaps the final of next year’s Champions League (play) in Poland.
7. Since its publication, this book (translate) into over 30 languages.
III Sparafrazuj zdania, stosując stronę bierną:
1.Roman Polański directed ‘The Pianist’. ‘The Pianist’ …
2. Nobody has informed us about the changes to the train table. We …
3. They are still repairing my bicycle. My bicycle …
4. Will they punish him for skipping school? Will he …
5. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876. The telephone …
6. They don’t sell fresh fruit and vegetables here. Fresh fruit and vegetables …
7. I discovered that somebody had burgled our house. I discovered that our house …
8. Where will they hold the meeting? Where…
9. Water is not going to flood this area. This area …
10. Has somebody used my cosmetics? …
11. You can operate the device with one button only. … with one button only.
12. They should speak to Greg as soon as possible. Greg …
13. It’s high time we called for a doctor. It’s high time a doctor …
14. Very few people turned up because nobody informed them. Very few people turned up because …
IV Sparafrazuj zdania, używając konstrukcji ‘is said to’:
1.Most of my friends claim that Robert de Niro is one of the best actors ever. Robert the Niro …
2. People believe that Steve Jobs was one of the most creative business people in recent history . Steve Jobs is …
3. The police suspected Jim was stealing expensive cars. Jim …
4. General public expect that more facts about the latest political scandal will come to light soon. More facts about the latest political
scandal…
5. Journalists found out that the referee had accepted a bribe. The referee…
6. Everyone knows that Chris and Tina are getting married soon. Chris and Tina are…
V Wybierz właściwą opcję:
1.They enjoy (being given / to be given) presents.
2. The suspect refused (being questioned / to be questioned).
3. They were hiding behind the trees to avoid (being caught / to be caught).
4. The headmaster insisted on (being told / to be told) what really happened.
5. An actress is used to (being criticized / be criticized).
6. When I lived in the UK I used to (being taken out / be taken out) to the local pub every weekend.
7. They cannot imagine (being excluded / to be excluded) from the tea.
VI Przetłumacz fragment w nawiasie:
1.Yesterday I (poproszono mnie) to talk to the headmaster one more time.
2. Meg (widziano, jak skręciła) left at the first traffic lights.
3. We (nigdy nie zmuszono nas do robienia) things we don’t like.
4. When (usłyszałeś, jak to powiedział)?
5. Don’t even try (zmuszać Dana do wstawania) before 11 on Sunday.
6. George (widziano, jak wchodził) into this restaurant with Arabella.
VII Sparafrazuj zdania:
1.Frankly speaking, I don’t think anyone enjoys it when other people give them cheap advice. Frankly speaking, I don’t think anyone enjoys
… cheap advice.
2. Carla’s friends think she’s spending too much time in the gym. Carla … too much time in the gym.
3. It is probable they will consider my application within two weeks. My application is likely … within two weeks.
4. It’s three months since my dad let me drive his car. I have … drive my dad’s car for 3 months now.
5. The students expect the school principal will start the ceremony any minute now. The school principal … the ceremony any minute now.
6. They claimed Paul stood the greatest chance of winning. Paul … the greatest chance of winning.
7. They will have finished the road repairs by mid-July. The road repairs … by mid-July.
8. The employees believed the general manager had made a couple of bad decisions. The general manager … a couple of bad decisions.
9. You can get into the building from the other side. (entered) The building … from the other side.
10. I had no choice but to go through all the procedures one more time. (made) I … through all the procedures one more time.
11. Everybody knows Greg got engaged yesterday. (known) Greg … yesterday.
12. Sue can hardly remember when her boyfriend first asked her out. (being) Sue can hardly remember … out for the first time.
13. All of a sudden, Greg heard Mary slam the door of the headmaster’s office. (was) All of a sudden Mary … the door of the headmaster’s
office.
VIII Sparafrazuj zdania używając wyrażenia ‘have sth done’:
1.She didn’t decorate the house herself. She … by a professional.
2. He won’t fix the car himself. He … at a garage.
3. She doesn’t do her own hair. She … at the hairdresser’s.
4. We didn’t paint the room ourselves. We …
5. They didn’t build the garage themselves. They … by a special company.
6. He didn’t install the program himself. He … by a friend.
7. They haven’t tested their son’s eyesight themselves. They … by an optician.
IX Wstaw słowa w nawiasie używając konstrukcji ‘have sth done’:
1.I follow my dentist’s advice and I (check / my teeth) twice a year.
2. Helen couldn’t answer when you phoned because she (paint / her nails).
3. My younger sister (never cut / her hair) by a professional hairdresser. My mum always does it.
4. (paint / your flat) or did you do it yourself?
5. My neighbours (cut / the grass in their garden) right now – that’s why it’s so noisy.
6. John is going to (car / service) by a mechanic.
7. Tomorrow I (deliver / my new bike). I bought it last week on the Internet.
8. Nick (his car /tow away) at least five times since the beginning of the year.
9. Susan, is that really you? (you / your hair / cut)? Your new hairstyle really suits you.
X Sparafrazuj zdania używając konstrukcji ‘have sth done’:
1.A native speaker proof-read my master’s thesis.
2. A mechanic is going to repair John’s car.
3. A hairdresser has cut her hair.
4. Two men are painting their house now.
5. Will a locksmith change all the locks in your house?
6. They deliver our newspaper every Friday.
7. Somebody must value your necklace.
XI Przetłumacz wyrazy w nawiasie:
1)(To wydarzyło się) last summer. 2) (Zostałam zaproszona) by one of the girls from my school. We 3) (chciałyśmy zwiedzić) Cracow and
Wieliczka. So 4) (wynajęłyśmy samochód) very cheaply but 5) (powiedziano nam) that it was not in very good condition. About an hour
after we 6) (wyjechałyśmy z Warszawy), the car 7) (zepsuł się) in the middle of the highway. In the end, it 8) (zostaw odholowany) to the
nearest garage. 9) (Zreperowano nam samochód) there but 10) (zabrało to) over three hours and 11) (musiałyśmy zapłacić) a lot of money.
And the worst thing of all is that 12) (nie zwrócono nam pieniędzy) by the car hire company!
I W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.The weather is nice, so how about going for a walk?
a/ are you going
b/ shall we go
c/ do you go
2. He’s feeling better now, so he’ll possibly leave the hospital in a few days.
a/ he may have
b/ I’m sure he’ll leave
c/ he definitely won’t leave
3. We came into a dusty room which was very stuffy.
a/ cold
b/ spacious
c/ badly ventilated
4. The landlord demanded that we should pay the deposit in advance.
a/ before moving in
b/ in full
c/ very soon
5. He left home with no money and used to sleep rough during the first weeks.
a/ have bad dreams
b/ sleep on the streets
c/ stay in a tent
II Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: Ben, I wonder if I could use your laptop for a moment. Mine is not working properly.
Y: … .Here, I’ll turn it on for you.
X: Thanks, you’re very kind.
a/ Be off with it.
b/ Be my guest.
c/ Be into it.
2. X: I’d like to invite some friends for dinner tomorrow night. …
Y: No, not at all. Anyway, I’m going out tomorrow night.
a/ Do you mind?
b/ Why don’t join us?
c/ Shall we go together?
3. X: I’m going to leave home and find a small flat of my own. What do you think?
Y: … Not until you find a full time job.
a/ I won’t.
b/ I wouldn’t.
c/ I can’t.
4. X: I’m sorry for causing all this trouble to you. …
Y: It’s all right, you shouldn’t worry about it.
a/ It’s my fault.
b/ It’s my responsibility.
c/ It’s my idea.
III Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
It was a beautiful warm evening as we 1) … slowly back to our hotel. We had spent most of the day sightseeing, and now we were rather
tired. After we 2) … a late dinner in a restaurant in the old part of town, we agreed that instead of taking a taxi, we’d prefer to walk along the
bank of the river to the hotel. All of a sudden, a few young men appeared on the path just in front of us. They all had knives and we knew we
were 3) … danger. One of them told us to hand in our bags. Neither of us 4) … anything – we quietly put our bags on the ground and stepped
back. A moment later, the young men disappeared. We were still shocked when we got back to the hotel and called the police to tell them
that we’d been 5) …
1.a/ were walking
2. a/ have had
3. a/ of
b/had walked
b/ were having
b/ in
c/ have walked
c/ had had
c/ at
4. a/ spoke
5. a/ stolen
IV Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*The guard at the entrance door didn’t … us into the building.
*The boy didn’t … to stealing the money and said that someone else had done it.
a/ allow
2. *At that …, some members of the audience got up from their seats and left the theatre.
*What’s the … of arguing about such a trivial matter?
a/ time
b/ point
3. *I’d like the local authorities to do something … the traffic jams in the city centre.
*She’s been passionate … classical dance for a long time.
a/ about
b/ with
4. *Flats are very expensive at the moment, so we’ll wait the prices … down a bit.
*If you leave the meat out of the fridge, it’ll … off.
a/ fall
b/ put
c/ go
5. *We decided to … out very early in the morning to avoid the morning rush hour.
*After he’d left the company, he decided to … up his own business.
a/ set
b/ run
b/ said
b/ assaulted
b/ let
c/ told
c/ mugged
c/ admit
c/ sense
c/ for
c/ go
V W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.She accused us of breaking the window but we denied doing that.
a/ we agreed to do that.
b/ we said that it was untrue.
c/ we admitted doing that.
2. ‘Did you see her?’ he asked me.
a/ He asked me if I saw her.
b/ He asked me if I was seeing her.
c/ He asked me if I had seen her.
3. The two men were found guilty of poaching.
a/ illegal hunting
b/ smuggling
c/ assaulting people
4. To be a good detective, you need to have an eye for detail.
a/ think carefully about
b/ pay attention to
c/ learn a lot about
5. I asked her out yesterday and she said that she’d let me know the following day.
a/ ‘I’ll let you know,’ she said.
b/ ‘I let you know,’ she said.
c/ ‘I’ll let you know tomorrow,’ she said.
VI Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: How did you feel during the performance?
Y: …
X: Me too. It seemed to go on for ever.
a/ Stunning
b/ Bored
c/ Interesting
2. X: … Y: You’re right. They don’t make much sense to me, either.
a/ I don’t see any reasons for such actions.
b/ I don’t care about the environment much.
c/ It’s no good discussing the problem now.
3. X: Did you ask him to join our band?
Y: I did. …
X: Really? That’s a shame. He’s a really good bass player.
a/ He denied.
b/ He agreed.
c/ He refused.
4. X: …?
Y: Amazing! In fact, I’m thinking of going back there next summer.
a/ What did you think of your trip to New York?
b/ When are you going to New York?
c/ Have you got any plans for next summer?
VIII Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Hi Marty,
I’m writing to tell you about an interesting event organized a tour school last week. The head teacher had invited one of the top football
players in the country 1) … and talk to the students. It seemed that everyone wanted to be there, because when I arrived at the school hall, it
was so full that I wondered if I’d 2) … to get in. Fortunately, I did. The guy first gave a talk about his path to a sports career, how he’d
started to play for a professional club. He spoke a lot about his determination to achieve success and 3) … important it was for him to work
very hard. After that, the students were allowed to ask him some questions. I managed to ask one, too! I asked him why 4) … football and
not another discipline. He said that he’d loved football since he was a small boy and couldn’t 5) … doing any other sport professionally.
When the event was over, my friends and I still talked about it a lot. It really made us think.
Write back soon, Dave
1.a/ coming
2. a/ have
3. a/ how
b/ come
b/ be able
b/ why
c/ to come
c/ could
c/ what
4. a/ did he choose
5. a/ think
b/ he has chosen
b/ imagine
VIII Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*The actor paused for a second to … a deep breath and continued his monologue.
*When it comes to taking steroids, many sportspeople … the line and won’t touch them.
a/ take
2. *The event seems like a very good idea and I’m all … organizing it.
* I really think that you should apologise … lying about the incident.
a/ by
b/ into
c/ for
3. *He left the company and decided to … his own business.
*We’ll … out of money before the end of the month if we keep spending it at this rate!
a/ run
4. *The decorations for the performance were costly and we were afraid that we’d … over the budget.
*I’m worried that the cost of living will … up and I’ll need to look for a flatmate.
a/ set
b/ take
5. *Success at professional sport always … at a price.
*When it … to fine arts, I’m really interested in abstract paintings.
a/ goes
b/ comes c/ gets
c/ he had chosen
c/ believe
b/ draw
c/ make
b/ start
c/ get
c/ go
IX W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.Doing a sport regularly is beneficial for your physical health. In addition to this, it’s a good way to cope with stress.
a/ Apart from
b/ Despite
c/ Thanks to
2. The workers have decided to go on strike, hoping that the management will bow to pressure and give them a pay rise.
a/ resign from their offices
b/ agree to their demands
c/ stop dismissing people
3. During the interview, the football player refused to reveal the details of his new contract.
a/ show b/ complain about
c/ lie about
4. The room looks as if it hasn’t been cleaned up for weeks. It can’t belong to a very tidy person.
a/ I’m sure it belongs
b/ Possibly, it belongs
c/ I’m sure it doesn’t belong
5. I think that baseball is a sport with complicated rules and I can’t get my head round it.
a/ make myself like it
b/ understand it
c/ stand doing it
X Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: I’m going to form a rock band.
Y: … . You’ve only just started learning to play the guitar!
a/ Great idea!
b/ You can’t be serious!
c/ So am I!
2.X: I’m not sure I’d be able to perform in public. … Y: Never! I’m just too shy to do that!
a/ Will you?
b/ Are you?
c/ Could you?
3. X: I walked out onto the stage and I forgot my lines. Y: … . I’m sure you wanted to run away from there, didn’t you? X: Absolutely.
a/ Suit yourself!
b/ What a coincidence!
c/ How embarrassing!
4. X: I just couldn’t stay up to watch the game last night. …
Y: Well, in fact it wasn’t very exciting and ended nil-nil.
a/ What was the final score?
b/ What was the ending line?
c/ What were their results?
XI Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
My name’s Annie and I’m from Brighton, England. I have always been passionate about archaeology, and I’ve wanted to develop this
interest 1) … the fact that I’m going to do a degree in dentistry. So, at the beginning of my gap year, I applied 2) … a place with the
Archaeology Project in Peru and I was accepted. I’ve been here for over a week now, and I’m really enjoying the experience. I’m living with
the other volunteers in a community house in the town of Huyro. We spend most of the day 3) … alongside some expert Peruvian
archaeologists. It’s hard and sometimes monotonous work, but we all feel that we’re doing something really important. And, of course, we
all hope to 4) … an exciting discovery! Just like that group of volunteers who had discovered a settlement from the Inca Period only a few
weeks before I arrived here. Amazing! I really wish that I 4) … here at that time!
1.a/ although
2. a/ to
3. a/ to work
b/ however
b/ for
b/ working
c/ despite
c/ on
c/ work
4. a/ make
5. a/ had been
b/ do
c/ find
b/ have been
II Wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obu zdaniach:
1.*Will you be going to town this afternoon? Could you … this letter for me, please?
*I need your help. Can you show me how to … a video clip on YouTube?
a/ send
b/ post
2. *I can’t afford to pay for the trip myself, but luckily my uncle says he’ll … up the money.
*Look at this mess! I want you to … your stuff away at once!
a/ give
b/ take
c/ put
3. *I can’t … the difference between these two. They look identical to me.
*My mum will … me off if I get home too late, so I’d better be off now.
a/ see
b/ tell
4. * I’d like to try climbing, white water rafting or kite surfing. In …, anything I might find challenging.
*I can’t lend you any money at the moment. I’m … of cash myself.
a/ short b/ little
c/ brief
5. *My flatmate is terribly untidy. He’ll always clutter … the living room with all sorts of stuff.
*She’d had enough of his jealousy and decided to break … with him.
a/ out
b/ off
c/ up
c/ was
c/ take
c/ make
Unit 8 Okresy warunkowe, either/neither,another/other, every/each
I Wstaw: another, other, the other, others, the others:
1. This restaurant is not very attractive. Let’s go to … one.
2. Two of us wanted to play football. … boys preferred basketball.
3. Our class had a test last week. Peter got a better mark than …
4. Two blankets were torn. Three … were dirty.
5. Could I get … piece of cake?
6. Take ... knife. This one is blunt.
7. I saw two burglars. One was much taller than …
8. Why not buy these shoes? They are stronger than any … ones.
9. This strange suit made him look much different from … men in the group.
10. Because the club was too small, we had to look for … place for our wedding party.
11. Some … people told me to change my mind.
12. Some people work during the day, … work at night.
13. I’ve got some files here. Where are …?
14. Have you got any … blouses in blue?
15. I don’t like this tie. Can you show me … one?
1. I like to read books about …………… people’s customs.
2. After he left, …………… started to gossip about him.
3. Are there any …………… possibilities?
4. I’ve found only one shoe. Where is ……………?
5. Let’s find …………… hotel. This one is too expensive.
6. …………… always seem happier and richer than we do.
7. I’ll tell you some …………… time.
8. I found some of my guests in the library, but where are ……………?
9. We wanted to play but …………… team didn’t.
10. No one has ever seen …………… side of the moon.
II Wstaw: both, neither, either:
1.I like … basketball and volleyball the same
2. … sport is safe: you can break a leg while skiing or twist an ankle while skating,
3. … sportswomen are very ambitious. Jane wants to win the world cup and Janet dreams of the European Cup.
4. They are not interested in … sport. They say hockey is violent and ski jumping is boring.
5. I have to have … gloves to play. So far I haven’t found … of them.
6. The coach says that … footballers are needed to win the match, but I believe in … of them – they aren’t so good!
7. … semi-final match was predictable. The first was won by Rwanda and the other one by China.
8. … referees decided that there should be a penalty kick for England.
9. It doesn’t matter what we play: tennis or squash. … one is interesting and exhausting at the same time.
10. Australia has a hockey national team and Brazil as well but … of these is successful.
III Przekształć zdania używając słowa w nawiasie:
1.I like tennis. She likes tennis. (both) ……………..
2. I don’t eat fish. He doesn’t eat fish. (neither) ……………..
3. No participant was under 16 years old. (none) ……………..
4. All the countries have different immigration rules. (each) ……………..
5. Only one of us can go. (either) ……………..
6. Not everyone wants to study abroad. (some … and … others …) ……………..
7. None of the volunteers had previous experience of this kind of work. (no) ……………..
8. Each of the contracts lasts three months. (every) ……………..
IV Uzupełnij luki wstawiając: some of, none of, neither…nor, all, either…or, both…and:
1.W Polsce nie zdarzają się ani tsunami, ani silne trzęsienia ziemi. …………….. tsunami …………….. major earthquakes occur in Poland.
2. Niektóre polskie organizacje charytatywne prowadzą własne badania naukowe. …………….. the Polish charity organisations conduct
their own scientific research.
3. Żaden z uchodźców nie chciał wrócić do swojego kraju. …………….. the refugees wanted to go back to their country.
4. Będę w kontakcie, albo mailowym, albo telefonicznym. I’ll be in touch …………….. by email …………….. by phone.
5. Długie susze dotknęły zarówno biednych, jak I bogatych. Severe droughts affected …………….. the poor …………….. the rich.
6. Wszyscy nasi pracownicy jeżdżą służbowymi samochodami. …………….. our employees drive company cars.
V Wstaw czasownik w odpowiednim czasie:
1.No oranges, please. If I (eat) oranges, I always (get) red spots all over my body.
2. Come down from that ladder. You (fall) if you (not, be) careful.
3. Hurry up. If we (get) home early, we (be) able to watch the football results.
4. My little brother is being very naughty. He (not, behave) like that if my parents (be) here.
5. Now we’re lost. If I (check) the route online before setting off, we (not, take) the wrong road.
6. What a pity! Jasper (win) the competition if Gary (not, enter) it!
7. If you (dress) inappropriately, you (risk) catching a cold.
8. Derrick (go) to his friend’s party last Saturday if he had been invited.
9. In all likelihood we’ll go for a picnic if it (not, rain) tomorrow.
10. If I were you, I (get) Betty to help you with the garden.
11. If Sarah (quit) the job last month, she’d have made the worst decision in her life.
12. If his parents (not, ground) him for a week, Frank would never have learned any lesson.
13. You’d be happier if you (not, think) so much about every word he said to you.
14. Unless they (get) in touch with me by Monday, I’ll have to call him again.
15. Claire (not, spend) so much money last weekend if she hadn’t been given a pay rise.
16. If you put oil in water, it (float).
17. If I were you, I (talk) to Sue face to face.
18.If Fiona (not, be, informed) about the change of plan, she would have got up at 4 am yesterday.
19. If I (be) him, I (not, believe) a word Maria said. Now it’s too late.
20. Our garden (look) quite discouraging now if we (not, invest) a lot of time in it in spring.
21. If my parents (not, trust) me, they (not, allow) me to spend all last night at a party.
22. Gloria (not, have to) retake her exam in French last month if she (not, have) so many commitments this year.
23. If we (give) the right instruction before we started, we (not, need) to ask anyone for help now.
24. If I (be) you, I (study) harder for yesterday’s exam.
VI Sparafrazuj zdania:
1.I can’t go on long car trips because I feel sick. If …
2. I haven’t got enough money to buy those boots. If …
3. I didn’t watch the programme because I didn’t know it was on. If…
4. I need to revise tonight because I have to pass the test tomorrow. If …
5. Jack must behave better at school or they’ll expel him. Unless …
6. I’m glad you came to the party because I didn’t know anyone else. If …
7. I am not you. But my advice is: forgive Jason. If I …
8. They can play really well. They may win the match. They …
9. I don’t have any choice. I will spend my holidays in the mountains, not at the seaside. If I …
10. Mike doesn’t attend a conversation course. That’s why he doesn’t speak English so fluently. If Mike…
11. I haven’t received an invitation yet. That’s why I might not go to the party. If …
12. Environmental protection doesn’t make sense unless people start recycling. (not) Environmental protection doesn’t make sense …
13. Susan will not accept your apologies if you don’t make it up to her. (unless) Susan will not accept your apologies …
14. I will take legal steps if the driver refuses to repair my damaged bike. (unless) I will take legal steps …
15. Unless the lecturer starts talking about something more interesting, I will fall asleep. (not) If …
16. I wasn’t listening to what my teacher was saying, so I was asked to leave the classroom. If I … what the teacher was saying, I … to leave
the classroom.
17. It’s pure physics: for water to evaporate, you first need to boil it. If …, it …
18. Without them informing me about the risk involved, no decision on my part will be possible. Unless I … about the risk involved, I …
make any decision.
19. We agreed to take part in the project, which turned out to be a total waste of time. We … so much time if we … to take part in the
project.
20. To improve his stamina, Pete has to do sport on a regular basis. If Pete … sport on a regular basis, he … his stamina.
21. With so few friends around, Monica feels lonely at times. Monica … lonely if she … more friends around.
22. Not having been informed about the hire prices of the trip soon enough, we were not able to find an alternative offer. (if) … able to find
an alternative offer.
23. I will do the washing but you do the vacuuming. (long) I … the vacuuming.
24. You’d better tell your mum what happened. She might want to call your teacher. (case) You’d better tell your mum what happened … to
call your teacher.
25. I am not entitled to a refund as the shop assistant did not inform me about the terms of the warranty. (had) If the shop assistant … entitled
to a refund.
26. If you asked me, why don’t you take them face to face? (were) If I … them face to face.
VII Zbuduj zdania w odpowiednim okresie warunkowym:
1.He / look / like Santa Claus / if he / have / longer beard. But his beard is neatly cut.
2. She / learn systematically if she were a more motivated student?
3. I / have / party / my parents / go away / weekend. My parents are likely to go to Gdańsk.
4. The boss / get angry / if / anyone / come late. That’s how he always reacts.
5. you / use / two / fork / if / you / eat / fish?
6. If / Jerry / be / older/ he / take / lessons in parachute jumping.
7. I / take / taxi / if / course / finish / 9 pm / I promise
8. If / I / not / have / so much money / I / not / travel / taxi, but I won 3 million pounds playing the lottery.
I W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.I wish that I hadn’t been so rude to her.
a/ I regret not being
b/ It’s a pity that I was
c/ I shouldn’t be
2. My dad still seems to be in good shape for his age.
a/ quite attractive
b/ rather fit
c/ very cheerful
3. If only he didn’t live so far away!
a/ It’s a pity he lived
b/ It’s a pity he’s going to live c/ It’s a pity he lives
4. I’ll lend you the car tonight provided you drive carefully.
a/ as long as you drive
b/ unless you drive
c/ if you drove
5. She managed to pass the exam, even though she hadn’t revised a lot for it.
a/ despite revising a lot
b/ although she had revised a lot
c/ in spite of the fact that she hadn’t revised a lot
II Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: The noise of the traffic is terrible here, isn’t it? Y: It is. … . I’ve no idea how you can put up with it.
a/ It doesn’t bother me.
b/ It’s getting on my nerves.
c/ It’s a lot of fuss about nothing.
2. X: You’ve still got a lot of work to do in the house. …?
Y: That’ll be nice. Thanks.
a/ Shall I lend you a hand?
b/ Are you going to do it up?
c/ Do you think I should make a fuss about it?
3. X: I don’t think it’s any of your business. Why are you asking?
Y: Sorry, I didn’t mean to be rude. …
a/ Just within reason.
b/ Just word of mouth.
c/ Just out of curiosity.
4. X: … .
Y: Yes, I wish you had. It wasn’t such good fun without you there.
a/ It’s a pity I couldn’t join you for the trip.
b/ It’s a pity I can’t join you for the trip.
c/ It’s a pity I won’t join you for the trip.
III Przeczytaj zdania i wybierz odpowiedź mającą to samo znaczenie co zdanie wyjściowe:
1.I haven’t been to New York for five years.
a/ I was last in New York five years ago
b/ I first went to New York when I was 5 years old
2. Go couchsurfing – that way you’ll save a lot of money.
a/ If you don’t save any money, you can always go coachsurfing
b/ If you go couchsurfing, you’ll save a lot of money
c/ If you save a lot of money, you can go couchsurfing
2. She spent a long time in Spain, that’s why she speaks such good Spanish.
a/ Her Spanish is so good because she spent a long time in Spain
b/ She learnt to speak Spanish so that she could spend a long time in Spain
c/ She went to Spain so that she could learn to speak good Spanish
3. Nobody I know lives in Manhattan any more.
a/ I only know one person who still lives in Manhattan
b/ I only know one person who moved out of Manhattan a long time ago
c/ I don’t know anyone who lives on Manhattan now
c/ I first went to New York five years ago
IV W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1. Mrs Jenkins is very proud (z) her children.
a/ of
b/ from c/ at
2. The expedition (wyruszyła) at the beginning of April.
a/ went off
b/ set out
c/ moved out
3. Aunt Janet promised to (zaopiekować sie) the children while we are away.
a/ watch over
b/ take in
c/ look after
V Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
I grew 1) … in a small rural town, so you had to really travel to get into music. My father was a folk musician who spent 2) … of his time
putting up American bluegrass and folk musicians who were over to play in our area. It was my father 3) … first took me to a jazz record
store in nearby Birmingham, he bought 4) … regularly there and it was a great store that had all kinds of jazz, blues, folk and reggae. My
mother also took me to a lot of alternative concerts in my youth, like Benjamin Zephaniah poetry readings, baroque music concerts, and lots
of theatre. From this background I got into looping and sampling in my teens, my mother 5) … me a Yamaha SU10 sampler and I was off to
sample anything I could in the house, family piano, guitars … the television.
1.a/ out
2. a/ lot
3. a/ who
b/ up
b/ many
b/ which
c/ down
c/ much
c/ whom
4. a/ tools
5. a/ bring
b/ records
b/ borrowed
VI W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.Last weekend I visited my friends in Los Angeles and we participated in a party with plenty of celebrities.
a/ took place
b/ took part
c/ took a role
2. Let’s go to see them. I think they need our assistance.
a/ Must we see them?
b/ We might see them.
c/ How about going to see them?
3. It’s very dangerous. You mustn’t enter this area.
a/ are not allowed to
b/ don’t have to
4. Can you see my point?
a/ Do you understand
b/ Are you seeing
c/May you see
c/ food
c/ bought
c/ couldn’t
VII W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.There is a total silence. I (słyszę) nothing.
a/ can hear
b/ am not hearing
c/ hear
2. Where’s Mark? We (możemy poczekać) for him only another five minutes. Then we’ll have to leave, otherwise, we will be late.
a/ can’t be waiting b/ may wait
c/ might be waiting
3. (Na twoim miejscu), I wouldn’t touch it.
a/ It was you
b/ If I was in your shoe
c/ If I were you
4. It’s clear now. I (rozumiem) what you mean.
a/ have understood b/ see
c/ did comprehend
VIII Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: Was it a good movie?
Y: …
X: What a shame!
a/ Yes, it was great b/ I don’t like it
c/ Not really, I’m afraid
2. X: Where did you stay?
Y: …
X: How nice.
a/ At my friends’
b/ At my friend
c/ At a friend
IX Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
The main thing that you can cause people to like you is not your appearance, personality or intellect, however great. People mainly like or
hate us for how we make them 1) … Here are four simple ways to make sure others feel good in your company. Don’t talk too much,
especially about yourself. Instead, show interest 2) … the person you’re talking to. Listen to what they say. You probably know false
compliments don’t work. People don’t believe them. But how about a true compliment? Notice something that really is impressive about a
person and tell them about it: You make great sandwiches. You’re always polite, even under 3) … Respect for others can be shown in many
ways, and here is one: don’t tell people 4) … . Don’t offer advice if not asked for it, and never try to push anyone to do something you want
but they don’t. They might give in but they won’t like you! Be reasonably positive. Smile, avoid 5) … and focus on the good things in life.
There’s no need to overdo this, though – you don’t have to ignore real problems or pretend to be cheerful when you’re sad.
1.a/ feel
2. a/ for
3. a/ worry
b/ to feel
b/ with
b/ stress
c/ feeling
c/ in
c/ problems
4. a/ what to do
5. a/ complain
b/ what should they do
b/ to complain
c/ that what they should do
c/ complaining
X W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.Remeber to (zamknąć drzwi na klucz) when you go out.
a/ close the door
b/ lock the door
c/ put the key in
2. We (sprzątamy) this room for an hour and it still looks dirty.
a/ are cleaning
b/ have been cleaning
c/ have cleaned
3. Turn right into Catherine Street and you’ll see the bank on your left. (nie możesz go przeoczyć).
a/ You can’t miss it. b/ You mustn’t look at it.
c/ Don’t miss it.
4. We’re planning to (wyprowadzić się) next week.
a/ move in
b/ move on
c/ move out
5. We’ve had there curtains (od dawna).
a/ for a long time
b/ once upon a time c/ a long time ago
XI Przeczytaj zdania. W każdą lukę wstaw wyraz pasujący do każdego zdania w zestawach:
1.*Joyce is in her final year at university. She’s going to … her degree this summer.
*My exam results are so-so. I don’t know if I’ll … a place at university. a/ get
b/ do
2. *Karen’s in the library. She’s looking … a book on the history of Ireland.
*Please don’t interrupt me now. I’m revising … an exam.
a/ at
b/ to
c/ for
3. *We’re … a science project on chocolate.
*I can’t work any harder. I’m … my best!
a/ making b/ doing c/ working
4. *You have to … very high fees to go to this school.
*Please … attention to the instructions for each task.
a/ pay
b/ give
c/ have
5. *Jim got into trouble for cheating … an exam.
*You must hand … this essay by the end of next week.
a/ out
b/ on
c/ in
c/ have
XII W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.The boss was so unpleasant that many employees left.
a/ unpleasant enough
b/ very unpleasant
c/ such an unpleasant person
2. Gail Newman is responsible for the new project.
a/ working for
b/ in charge of
c/ employed by
3. You’re under sixteen. You’re too young to get a full-time job.
a/ not so old
b/ not as old
c/ not old enough
4. Have you got any work experience in this field?
a/ What did you do in your previous job? b/ Could you tell me what the job involves? c/ Have you done this kind of work before?
5. My neighbour has been unemployed for the last six month.
a/ out of work
b/ redundant
c/ on strike
XIII Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: … That was a really foolish thing to say.
Y: Never mind.
a/ I apologise.
b/ Thanks a lot.
c/ It’s all right.
2. X: Shall I come with you and help you buy the drinks for the party?
Y:…
X: Are you sure you’ll be OK?
a/ Yes, please. Thank you.
b/ It’s my pleasure. c/ Thanks, I can manage.
3. X: Excuse me, could you hand me that big box from the top shelf?
Y: …
a/ Please.
b/ Here you are.
c/ Not at all.
4. X: Did you enjoy the party? Y: No, I didn’t like it at all.
X: …
a/ Me too.
b/ Neither did I.
c/ I didn’t.
5. X: Could you help me with the preparations for Steven’s birthday?
Y: …
X: That’s a pity.
a/ With pleasure. What would you like me to do? b/ I’m sorry, I couldn’t come to Steven’s party. c/ I’d love to, but I’m really busy tonight.
Unit 9/13 – modalne, pytania pośrednie
I Wybierz właściwą opcję:
1.You (must / have to) play an instrument if you want to be a professional musician
2. Doctors (mustn’t / don’t have to) tell others secrets about their parents’ health.
3. Do you (must / have to) wear a uniform in your job?
4. People who work in banks (must / have to) do a lot of paperwork.
5. A firefighter (has to / have to) work in a team.
6. A computer programmer (mustn’t / doesn’t have to) be fit to do his or her job.
7. My sister must (deal / deals) with the public in her job.
II Sparafrazuj zdania używając odpowiedniego czasownika modalnego:
1.It’s not necessary to have experience to do the job. You …
2. It’s obligatory for builders to wear hard hats here. Builders …
4. It’s a good idea for Frank to work in the summer. Frank …
5. In our school, teachers are not allowed to wear jeans. In our school, …
6. It isn’t a good idea to wear informal clothes to a job interview. You …
7. It is essential for Karen to be calm in her job. Karen …
III Popraw błędy:
1.This exercise is optional – you mustn’t do it.
2. You should to do extra work if it’s difficult.
3. Students haven’t to wear a uniform in our school and so you can wear what you want.
4. You mustn’t drink and drive – it’s illegal.
5. You don’t have to open the car door when the car is moving.
6. You should eat chocolate before you go to bed because it isn’t good for your teeth.
7. It’s essential to do this exercise. You mustn’t do it.
IV Uzupełnij zdania:
1.It’s obligatory to go to school until you are at least 16. You … to school until you are at least 16.
2. You have permission to go into a pub when you are 16 in but you don’t have permission to drink or buy alcohol. You …. When you are 16
but you … or buy alcohol.
3. Voting in general election is prohibited until the age of 18. You … in a general election until you are 18.
4. It’s obligatory to be at least 17 to drive a car. You … at least 17 to drive a car.
5. It’s possible to ride a moped when you’re 16. You … 16 to ride a moped.
6. It’s obligatory to be 18 before you can get married without your parents’ permission. You … 18 before you can get married without your
parents’ permission.
7. It’s impossible to change your name until you are 16. You … your number until you are 16.
8. It’s impossible to buy a ticket for the National Lottery when you are 16. You … 16 to buy a ticket for the National Lottery.
9. I’ll let you take an extra day off. (can) You … an extra day off.
10. Don’t buy Zara a gift. We’ve sent her some flowers. (needn’t) You …. We’ve sent her some flowers.
11. I mustn’t forget my mum’s birthday this year. (remember) I … my mum’s birthday this year.
12. I have to get to work on time this morning. (late) I … for work this morning.
13. Go out for a walk. Don’t just study all day. (shouldn’t) Go out for a walk. You … all day.
14. Is it necessary to have a degree to be a computer programmer? (have) … have a degree to be a computer programmer?
15. It’s against the rules to talk on your mobile phone here. You …
16. I learned to ride a bicycle when I was ten. When I was 8, I …
17. My advice is to talk to the teacher about it. You …
18. The doctor told me to stay in bed for 3 days. I …
19. Would you like me to pick you up from school? Shall …
20. I think it’s not good for children to watch so much TV. Children …
21. Fiona is quite a good singer. Fiona … quite well.
22. It’s not necessary to answer all the questions correctly. You … all the questions correctly.
V Wstaw: must , may, can’t:
1.Sarah … be Toby’s sister because she looks totally different.
2. She … be German because she’s got a German passport.
3. That … be my notebook because it’s red and mine’s yellow.
4. He … play tennis really well but I don’t know. I’ve never seen him play.
5. They … like cats because they’ve got ten in their house!
6. Irene is very happy today. It … be her birthday or perhaps she’s had some good news.
VI Sparafrazuj zdania używając czasownika modalnego:
1.Perhaps it will rain later.
2. I’m sure they’re not at school now.
3. It’s possible that the match will not start before seven.
4. I’m sure she thinks I’m not very bright.
5. I know this isn’t Robert – he’s gone on holiday to Spain.
6. I’m certain that the car keys are somewhere in the kitchen.
7. Perhaps the teacher will give us our homework back tomorrow.
8. I’m certain my parents feel hugely disappointed with me.
9. It’s possible that she will not know the answers to ask you questions.
10. I’m sure this story isn’t true.
VII Przetłumacz fragment w nawiasie:
1.Chris has got two houses, a yacht and a helicopter – he (musi być) extremely unhealthy.
2.(Być może ona zechce) to have lunch with us tomorrow.
3. (To niemożliwe, żeby Partick był) 15 years younger than his sister.
4. I’m afraid I (mogę nie mieć) enough time to answer all the questions on the test.
5. (Oni na pewno myślą) that it’s the right thing to do in this situation.
6. We’ve only just had big breakfast. (Na pewno nie jesteś) hungry already.
7. Your new boyfriend is very intelligent and knowledgeable – (jestem pewna, że czyta) a lot of books.
8. Take an umbrella with you – (prawdopodobnie będzie padać) this afternoon.
9. The accused woman (musi czuć się) relieved now that she has nothing left to hide.
VIII Wstaw: must, might, can’t oraz czasownik w odpowiedniej formie:
1.You … (see) Mike yesterday because he wasn’t there; he’s away on a trip.
2. Somebody called you this morning. It … (be) Jack but I’m not sure. I didn’t recognize the voice.
3. The postman … (come) early because there are letters in the box already.
4. It … (rain) last night because the roads are wet this morning.
5. it … (snow) in the night because it isn’t cold enough for snow.
6. Somebody in Kate’s class broke the window. John … (do) it. He’s in that class, but I don’t know.
7. That man … (kill) her because he was in a different city at the time of the murder.
8. Dave … (leave) yet, his coat is still here.
9. The traffic is really bad. I’m worried we … (miss) our train.
10. They’re not at home. They … (go) away for the weekend.
11. I can’t find Jo. She … (go) home.
12. The plane landed 10 minutes ago. Bill … (still, be) in baggage reclaim.
13. Buy a laptop? With my pocket money?! You … (be) serious.
IX Sparafrazuj zdania używając słowa w nawiasie:
1.I’m sure it’s a lion. (must)
2. It’s possible it escaped from the zoo (might)
3. Perhaps it’s very hungry by now. (could)
4. It’s possible it was sb’s pet. (could)
5. Perhaps it grew too big. (may)
6. I’m sure it isn’t a lion. (can’t)
7. I’m sure that it isn’t possible for you to climb that steep rock. (can’t)
8. I don’t know how they got to London, but it’s possible that they travelled by train. (may) They … to London by train.
9. I’m sure that bird is an eagle – its wings spread 2 metres across. (must) That bird … - its wings spread 2 metres across.
10. Let’s print out our reservation – it’s possible that we’ll need it all the hotel. (might) Let’s print out our reservation – we … at the hotel.
11. Jack speaks perfect Chinese, so I’m sure he lived in China as a child. (must) Jack speaks perfect Chinese, so he … as a child.
12. Jim is going to clarify the matter although it’s not obligatory for him. (have to) Jim … clarify the matter, but he’s going to, to be on the
safe side.
13. How about getting her a good book? (shall) … her a good book?
14. If I were Sam, I wouldn’t behave in this way. (ought) Sam … in this way.
15. Do you think it’s possible to do a 3000-piece jigsaw in one day? (can) Do you think a 3000-piece jigsaw…
16. It’s not necessary for you to memorise all these names and dates. (needn’t) You … all those names and dates.
17. It’s quite probable that Mark will not make it on time. (may) Mark … it on time.
18. The coast of France was visible from our hotel window. (could) We … our hotel window.
20. After the operation I was in a wheelchair for 3 weeks. (able) I was …
21. It’s often quite cold in Norway during the summer. (can) The weather … during the summer.
22. You can keep your coats on in this part of the castle. (have to) You … in this part of the castle.
23. Using the GPS, we found the right street quite quickly. (managed) We … quite quickly using the GPS.
24. My friends tried to get tickets for the ‘Depeche Mode’ concert but they were unsuccessful. (couldn’t) My friends … the ‘Depeche Mode’
concert.
25. I’m sure Sarah knew all the answers before we did. Sarah … all the answers before we did.
26. Was it necessary for Tony to take on so much extra work? … take on so much extra work?
27. I’m sure Cathy misunderstood my intention. Cathy … my intention.
28. Peter had no choice but to apply for a loan. Peter … for a loan.
29. Nobody made Mark do extra tasks but he did it to catch up with the work he had missed. Mark … extra tasks but he did it to catch up
with the work he had missed.
30. There is no doubt they have lost their way. They … their way.
X Przetłumacz zdania:
1.I (mogę) go to visit my grandparents in the country next week.
2. I (nie muszę) leave early for school today as my mum will give me a lift.
3. There (nie powinno) be a problem if you want to bring a friend with you.
4. If the workers finish redecorating the kitchen today, I (będę mógł) start living in the house.
5. While her boss is away, she (musi) run the shop on her own.
6. The doctor (może) give me my test results this afternoon.
7. When I wake up in the morning, I (nie mogę) remember my dreams.
8. (Czy potrafiłeś pływać) when you were 3?
9. Yesterday I (musiałem) cancel my appointment with the dentist.
10. Why (Kate musiała) stay after class?
11. (Czy zdołałeś) fix the bike by yourself?
12. Fortunately, we (nie musieliśmy) retake the exam.
13. Paul (nie zdołał) persuade his mum to let him stay out after midnight.
14. They (być może nie zdawali sobie sprawy) what was going to happen.
15. You (mogłeś pomyśleć) about the consequeces before you did it!
16. They (może im nie powiedziano) about the rules.
17. We (nie powinniśmy byli ignorować) that warning.
18. They (powinni byli dostać) a reply a long time ago.
19. We (niepotrzebnie poszliśmy) to the library as none of the books were available.
20. It (nie mógł być) the building I saw in the guidebook.
XI Zapytaj o podkreślone wyrazy, a następnie ułóż pytania pośrednie:
1. She’s going to study medicine.
2. I’ll ask Peter to help us.
3. I bought this bike two years ago.
4. He has lived in Greece for two years.
5. The bank opens at 9 am.
6. The post office is near the library.
7. They play tennis every Sunday.
8. My cousin has traveled to Australia.
9. Everybody noticed the eagle.
10. He will send a postcard.
11. Michael is the owner of this place.
12. He watched the comedy in the cinema.
13. He’s going to organize a barbecue.
14. Next Saturday our shop will be closed.
15. I would like to become a minister.
16. He has stayed here for two months.
17. These CDs belong to Joan.
18. Our conversation was about business.
19. Mr Edison is very intelligent.
20. You have broken Mark’s toy.
21. It takes several hours to reach the village from here.
22. There are only 20 inhabitants in this village.
23. She has learned German since childhood.
24. They are making fun of my costume.
25. The pupil had to apologise for his rude behaviour.
I Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Did you know that nearly 90 million tons of food are wasted in the EU every year? And 42 percent of that amount is thrown out by
households. So, what can you do to reduce food waste? First of all, don’t buy more than you need. Plan meals and buy what you will use.
Choose packaging of the right size: for example, if you just use 1) … milk for your coffee, don’t buy one-litre cartons. As soon as you get
home from the shops, put the food away in containers, which will keep it fresh. When preparing meals, think about the number of people and
avoid cooking too 2) … . But, supposing your parents do most of the planning, shopping and cooking? You can still make a difference. At
mealtimes, only put as much on your plate as you will eat; you can ask for more later. The same applies to ordering food when you eat 3) … .
if you’re searching the fridge for a light 4) …, check which items are closest to their expiry dates and use them first. After you’ve eaten, put
the rest of the food back in the fridge at once, taking care to close 5) … containers properly.
1.a/ a little
2. a/ many
3. a/ away
b/ a few
b/ little
b/ out
c/ a lot of
c/ much
c/ outside
4. a/ dish b/ snack
5. a/ all b/ every
c/ course
c/ many
II W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.We bought this furniture (na wyprzedaży).
a/ half price
b/ in a sale
c/ at a discount
2. (Gdybyś nie kupował) so many gadgets, you wouldn’t be broke all the time.
a/ If you didn’t buy b/ Unless you buy
c/ If you don’t buy
3. I’m afraid this laptop is faulty. (Prosiłbym o zwrot pieniędzy).
a/ I’d like a refund. b/ I got my money back.
c/ I’d like to make a complaint.
4. If we (wydamy) all our money here, we won’t be able to go to the cinema!
a/ spend
b/ will spend
c/ spent
5. I wonder how much (kosztują te buty).
a/ cost these shoes b/ these shoes are
c/ pay for these shoes
III Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Rory Steward received this simple warning from an Afghan security officer who questioned him about his travel plans. It was January 2002
and Stewart, 1) … was British, intended to walk across Afghanistan. He could speak Persian and had some knowledge of Muslim customs.
The planned trek was part of a much longer journey, a solo walk across Iran, Pakistan, India and Nepal. Stewart set 2) … despite the
warning. In thirty-two days he crossed the country from Herat to Kabul, covering over 700 kilometres, entirely on 3) … . He walked over
snow-covered mountains and through villages 4) …no European had been seen before. People invited him to stay in their homes and share
their meals. He appreciated their hospitality all the more, knowing that to some of them he represented a culture they hated. Somewhere
along the way Steward adopted a huge dog he named Babur, a faithful travelling 5) … that helped him complete the journey. After returning
home, Steward wrote a book about his walk through Afghanistan, The Places In Between.
1.a/ who
2. a/ up
3. a/ legs
b/ which
b/ off
b/ road
c/ that
c/ on
c/ foot
4. a/ which
5. a/ friend
b/ where
b/ mate
c/ when
c/ companion
IV Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: … Do you know how old this building is?
Y: It was built in the 17th century.
a/ What do you think?
b/ Could you tell me something?
c/ What’s your opinion?
2. X: Excuse me. Do you mind if I take a photo of your house? Y: … Go ahead.
X: Thank you.
a/ No, not at all.
b/ Actually, I do.
c/ Here you are.
3. X: Did you like the play?
Y: I loved it. …
a/ The last chapter was great.
b/ I’ve never seen such great acting.
c/ The acting was wooden.
4. X: Are we allowed to walk on the city walls?
Y: …
X: What a shame!
a/ Yes, of course.
b/ No, you don’t.
c/ I’m afraid not.
5. X: Shall we go to the cinema this weekend or see the exhibition?
Y: …!
X: We haven’t got enough time for both
a/ Both
B/ Either c/ Neither.
V Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football is a game played in and around the small English town of Ashbourne once a year, in the week before
Easter. It is similar to football because it is played with 1) … ball, there are goal areas and the aim is to get the ball there; but that’s where the
similarities end. In fact, to a casual onlooker the game may look more like a street riot than a sporting 2) … . The two halves of the match
last eight hours each: eight hours on Tuesday and eight on Wednesday. There is no limit on the number of 3) …: anyone born in Ashbourne
can take part. The two teams are the ‘Up’ards’, those born north north of the local river, and the ‘Down’ards’, those born south of it. The
game begins in the centre of Ashbourne, but the goals are five kilometres apart, with the town in the middle. To score a goal a player 4) …
tap the ball three times against a stone post in the goal area. There are very few rules. You mustn’t kill people during the game, you mustn’t
hide 5) … ball in a bag or transport it by car – that’s about it!
1.a/ the
2. a/ event
3. a/ fans
b/ a
b/ happening
b/ athletes
c/ an
c/ situation
c/ players
4. a/ has to
5. a/ this
b/ may
b/ the
c/ could
c/ a
VI Przeczytaj zdania. W każdą lukę wstaw wyraz pasujący do każdego zdania w zestawach:
1.*If you work sitting at a desk, it’s important to … regular exercise.
*Let me just … your temperature and blood pressure.
a/ take
b/ measure
2. *They operated … him last night.
*I’m going to cut down … chocolate bars.
a/ in
b/ on
c/ of
3. *I know you need to study, but it’s still important to … some sleep!
*Don’t worry, I’m sure your friend will … better soon.
a/ be
b/ have c/ get
4. *My granddad’s eighty and he’s still in good …
*Do you think public … care in your country is well organized?
a/ shape
5. *They’re … some tests now to see what’s the matter with him.
*Don’t go to work if you’re … a fever.
a/ doing
b/ running
c/ do
b/ fitness
c/ health
c/ having
VII Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
I have a friend who’s an artist. He’ll hold up a flower and say, ‘Look how beautiful it is. I, as an artist, can see this beauty, 1) … you as a
scientist take it apart and it becomes a dull thing.’ And I think that’s crazy. First of all, the beauty that he sees is available to other people and
to me too. 2) … I may not be quite as artistic as he is, I can appreciate the beauty of a flower. At the same time I see much more about the
flower than he sees. I can imagine the cells in there, the complicated actions inside, which also have a beauty. Also the processes, the fact
that the colours in the flower evolved 3) … attract insects – it is interesting; it means that insects can see the colour. It adds a question: do
they have an aesthetic sense? All kinds of interesting questions come up, 4) … shows that a knowledge of science only adds to the
excitement and mystery of a flower. It only adds; I don’t understand how it 5) …
1.a/ although
2. a/ Despite
3. a/ so that
b/ but
b/ However
b/ in order to
c/ because
c/ Although
c/ for
4. a/ which
5. a/ multiplies
b/ that
b/ divides
c/ what
c/ subtracts
VIII W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.The World Wildlife Fund works to protect animals at risk of extinction.
a/ threatening animals
b/ endangered animal species
c/ exotic wildlife
2. According to the most recent reports, the earthquake has destroyed ten villages.
a/ ten villages are destroyed by the earthquake
b/ ten villages were destroyed by the earthquake
c/ ten villages have been destroyed by the earthquake
3. Do you mind if I use your binoculars? I’d like to see those birds.
a/ Shall I
b/ May I
c/ Should I
4. This website says they are building a wind farm near our town.
a/ a wind farm is built
b/ a wind farm is building
c/ a wind farm is being built
5. The aim of the project is to develop sustainable farming in the region.
a/ environmentally friendly
b/ profitable
c/ energy-saving
IX Przeczytaj zdania. W każdą lukę wstaw wyraz pasujący do każdego zdania w zestawach:
1.*The burglars … into the safe and stole secret documents.
*The police believe the men who … out of prison had help from outside. a/ escaped
b/ opened
2. *The businessman’s car was blown … by criminals hired by his rivals.
*The gang held … three banks in five days.
a/ on
b/ away c/ up
3. *The three bank executives … on trial yesterday.
*The company … bankrupt during the last financial crisis.
a/ got
b/ went c/ became
4. *The employee was falsely accused … stealing the files.
*The company directors are suspected … fraud on a huge scale.
a/ of
b/ about c/ on
5. *Belarus is the only European country where … punishment hasn’t been abolished yet.
*Canberra is the … city of Australia.
a/ main
b/ death
c/ capital
c/ broke
X Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
A single armed robber has held 1) … a jewellery exhibition at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes on the French Riviera. The man entered the
building through an open window on Sunday morning, threatened three security guards, two sales people and a manager with a gun, and 2)
… off with the jewels in a briefcase. The incident lasted about a minute. No shots were fired and 3) … was hurt. With the value of the stolen
diamonds estimated at 103 million euros, this may be the largest jewel robbery in history. Police suspect the ‘Pink Panther’ gang, which
specializes in jewellery theft, may be responsible. Several members of the gang 4) … of a prison in Switzerland last Thursday. The theft is
the latest in a series of high-profile robberies in Cannes, which is famous for its annual film festival. The Carlton, the favourite hotel of film
stars during the festival, is also where Alfred Hitchcock 5) … To Catch A Thief, a thriller about a jewel thief, starring Cary Grant and Grace
Kelly.
1.a/ up
2. a/ got
3. a/ anybody
b/ on
b/ made
b/ somebody
c/ off
c/ left
c/ nobody
4. a/ broke out
5. a/ filmed
b/ got away
b/ was filmed
c/ blew up
c/ has filmed
Unit 10 stopniowanie, przymiotnik i przysłówek
I Przetłumacz na j. angielski:
1.In the evening I’m usually (zbyt zmęczony, aby) watch films.
2. New York is (bardziej nowoczesny niż) Barcelona.
3. I’m (niewystarczająco wysoka, aby) become a model.
4. January is (najzimniejszym) month of the year.
5. Katy Perry (nie jest tak popularna jak) Miley Cyrus.
II Sparafrazuj zdania:
1.I think Pink is more attractive than Lady Gaga. (as) I think Lady Gaga … Pink.
2. There’s too much food on my plate. I’ll never eat it all! (big) This dinner … for me. I’ll never eat it all!
3. My grade in maths was better than my grade in biology. (than) My grade in biology … my grade in months.
4. This is the most we have ever spent on a trip. (expensive) This is … we have ever been on.
5. I like really sweet tea. Can I have some more sugar, please? (not) My tea … Can I have more sugar, please?
6. There is more traffic between 5 and 7 pm than in any part of the day. (busiest) … time for travelling is between 5 and 7 pm.
7. Of course, for younger listeners, rap is more popular than opera. (popular) Of course, for younger listeners, opera is … rap.
8. The tree in this painting is not tall enough. It doesn’t look real. (short) The tree in this painting is … It doesn’t look real.
9. Henry’s poem is longer than Bethany’s. (long) Bethany’s poem … Henry’s.
10. I don’t know anyone more intelligent than Miko. (intelligent) Miko is the … girl I know.
11. The screens in Central Cinema aren’t as big as the screens in Empire Cinema. (than) The screens in Central Cinema … the screens in
Empire Cinema.
12. There isn’t a photograph more beautiful than the one of the snowy mountains. (beautiful) The photograph of the snowy mountains …
13. It’s too noisy to study in the library at lunch time. (quiet) It’s … to study in the library at lunch time.
III Wybierz:
1.Watching TV is (far / a bit) more popular as a hobby than writing poetry.
2. Elijah Wood (born in 1981) is (much / slightly) older than Kirstin Dunst (born in 1982).
3. For most people, watching football on TV is (a lot / a bit) more exciting than watching yoga.
4. The programme lasted 60 minutes. It was (far / a bit) longer than normal because they usually last 55 minutes.
IV Popraw błędy:
1.Charlotte’s school is more bigger than this school.
2. You look thiner than the last time I saw you.
3. Some people think that watching sport is more boring that playing it.
4. The Volga is longest river in Europe.
5. Ethan is much worst at German than Jake.
6. Do you think this exercise is most difficult in the book?
7. That’s the sillyest thing you’ve said today.
V Uzupełnij parafrazy:
1.I found the story of her childhood very moving. I felt … the story of her childhood.
2. She’s too young to go abroad on her own. She isn’t … to go abroad on her own.
3. In my opinion, no cartoon is funnier than Garfield. In my opinion, Garfield’s … cartoon.
4. The internet news is more informative than the radio news. The radio news … informative as the internet news.
5. Your last essay was slightly better than this one. This essay is a … than your last one.
6. The exam was so difficult (such) It was …
7. It’s very nice that he helps me. (of) How…
8. Georgia is prettier than all the other girls in her class. (of) Georgia is …
9. Jim is too short to join the police force. (enough) Jim is …
10. Jo and Mary are both clever. (as) Jo …
11. I have never seen such a beautiful painting. (most) It is …
12. The sea isn’t warm enough to swim. (too) The sea…
13. We couldn’t get a better room. (best) It was …
14. Robert isn’t as responsible as his twin brother. (less) Robert …
15. To me, curling is more exciting than football. (as) To me, football …
16. No students in our class is smarter than Sally. (the) Sally…
17. It was such an expensive phone! (so) The phone…
18. Tony’s car is better than mine. (than) My car …
VI Wybierz włąściwą opcję:
1.Behave (nice / nicely) during the visit to your grandparents.
2. You’re doing very (good / well) in this match, but I know you can do even (good / better).
3. Is that water clean (too / enough) to swim here?
4. U2 (hard / hardly) ever performs in Poland – I can’t wait for their next concert.
5. Everyone would like to be praised (more / most). People like complements.
6. They say she is (mad / madly) in love with her husband.
7. Beth has (deep / deeply) feelings for you.
8. It’s (common / commonly) known that the Amazon is such a (wide / widely) river that you can’t see another bank.
9. I believe snakes are (more / most) dangerous than lizards.
10. John drove through the town so (fast) / faster) that he missed his turning.
11. In addition to a (high / highly) motivated athlete, he has always played (fair / fairly).
12. (Short / Shortly) after I had moved in it turned out that my boss lived (near / nearly) my place.
13. They worked (hard / hardly) day and night to drill their way to the secret passage (deep / deeply) underground.
14. It’s no use running so (fast / fastly). We’re going to arrive (late / lately) anyway.
15. Open the window as (wide / widely) as you can. It’s (fair / fairly) dark in here.
VII Przetłumacz fragment w nawiasie:
1.This song (brzmi doskonale).
2. (Czuję się dziwnie). I think I’ll lie down.
3. Yuk! This deodorant (pachnie okropnie).
4. Your sister (wygląda na szczęśliwą) – I think she has a new boyfriend.
5. (Jak miło) of you that you agreed to take care of my dog while I’m on holiday.
6. It’s (tak ciemno) outside that I’m scared to go out on my own.
7. They are (najbardziej szczodrzy) people I’ve ever met.
8. Could you speak (wolniej)? I can’t understand what you are saying.
9. Yummy! These raspberries are (tak słodkie jak) chocolate.
10. He told me (tak zabawną historię) that I fell off my chair.
11. (jaka piękna) dress!
12. (Co za) lovely material! I think I’ll make some cushions for my sofa with it.
13. It’s (tak daleko) to the next petrol station. Do you think we have enough petrol to get there?
14. Susan doesn’t look very (wesoło). Do you think she argued with Karen again?
15. Will this shirt be (wystarczająco sucha) to wear to work tomorrow?
16. (O wiele więcej) people took part in the demonstration than the media reported.
17. As the meeting continued, the audience seemed to be (coraz mniej zainteresowani) in what the guest speaker had to say.
18. This is (zdecydowanie najbardziej przekonujący) slogan we’ve ever heard. (by far)
19. As the (najstarzy) son, he expected to inherit the family business.
20. (Im częściej) you visit the dentist, the fewer problems you’ll have with your teeth.
21. There’s no reason why (bogaci) should not do more to help (biednym).
22. Sarah is (taka fantastyczną) swimmer. I think she’ll represent her country in the near future.
23. The winter seems to be getting (coraz cieplejsze). I wonder if it’s connected with global warming.
VIII Sparafrazuj zdania:
1.When it comes to the price, there’s no difference between the CD and the book. (as) When it comes to the price, the CD … the book.
2. I can observe a steady progress in my French. (and) I can observe that my French is getting …
3. Sadly, nowadays only some unemployed people have a chance of finding a good job. (the) Sadly, nowadays only some of … have a
chance of finding a good job.
4. The music was so loud that I couldn’t listen to it. (too) The music was …
5. A weekend by the lake? That’s absolutely fantastic! (how) A weekend by the lake? …!
I Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
On August 8, 1963 the night mail train was travelling from Glasgow to London, carrying letters, parcels, and 128 bags full of money.
Suddenly the engine driver saw a red signal in an unusual place. As soon as he stopped, masked robbers entered the train. They moved the
money bags into a lorry and made 1) … .Within 30 minutes they had 2) … more than 2.5 million pounds. The robbers had tied the postal
workers and ordered them 3) … for half an hour. This suggested to the police that their hiding place was not far away. And indeed officers
soon discovered empty Post Office bags in an old farmhouse. The criminals had gone, but their fingerprints 4) … in the house. Nearly all of
the gang members were arrested the same year and many were given severe jail 5) …, but only a small part of the money was recovered. One
of the robbers, Ronnie Biggs, escaped from prison and lived for many years in Brazil. As an old man he returned to England and was
arrested, but was later released from prison because of his poor health.
1.a/ out
2. a/ stolen
3. a/ don’t move
b/ off
b/ stole
b/ not to move
c/ up
c/ stealing
c/ not moving
4. a/ found
5. a/ punishments
b/ were found
b/ verdicts
c/ have been found
c/ sentences
II W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.Are tourists allowed to pick flowers in the national park?
a/ Should tourists
b/ Is it OK for tourists to
c/ Do tourists often
2. Last year a flood damaged many buildings in this town.
a/ many buildings damaged a flood
b/ many buildings were damaged by a flood
c/ many buildings were being damaged by a flood
3. Climate scientists are trying to predict how much the Earth’s temperature will rise in the 21st century.
a/ increase
b/ drop
c/ get warmer
4. The ministry says they will complete the wind farm in three years’ time.
a/ the wind farm will complete b/ the wind farm is complete
c/ the wind farm will be completed
5. The country’s economy depends on coal, oil and gas.
a/ fossil fuels
b/ alternative energy sources
c/ renewable energy
III Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Earth is unique among the planets in our solar system. This is because it has water. Water, which contains the 1) … hydrogen and oxygen,
covers three-quarters of the Earth’s surface. Everything in the living world – plants, animals and humans – consists 2) … 60-70 percent of
water. We think we have an endless supply of it, but in fact, we don’t. Of the world’s water, only 1 percent is usable; 2 percent is frozen in
glaciers and polar caps, and approximately 97 percent is seawater. Removing salt from seawater 3) … make it drinkable is possible. During
this process seawater is heated and, as it evaporates, the fresh water is collected while the salt is left behind. It’s an easy experiment to 4) …
out at home or school, but to produce enough water for a town or city is very costly. Scientists 5) … to the conclusion that as the world’s
population increases, we will have less water for our needs. For this reason, we need to find more economical ways to make seawater usable.
1.a/ parts
2. a/ of
3. a/ despite
b/ chemicals
b/ in
b/ so that
c/ elements
c/ with
c/ in order to
4. a/ do
5. a/ have come
b/ carry
b/ were coming
c/ conduct
c/ come
IV Przeczytaj zdania. W każdą lukę wstaw wyraz pasujący do każdego zdania w zestawach:
1.*I … a nap in the afternoon, which gives me a lot of energy.
*My friend told me to … things easy.
a/ take
b/ have c/ do
2. *He died … heart attack.
*I get short … breath when I walk up the stairs.
a/ from b/ of
c/ on
3. *When I broke my arm, my PE teacher took me to the … and emergency department of the local hospital.
*The paramedics were busy helping the … victims.
a/ accident
b/ injury c/ ambulance
4. *I think I’m addicted … chocolate!
*My sister’s allergic … pineapples.
a/ on
b/ of
c/ to
5. *If you want to get fitter you must give … smoking.
*The doctor recommended taking … a sport.
a/ on
b/ up
c/ away
V Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Jason Lester is a world champion you’ve probably never heard of, but his story has inspired many disabled people. At the age of 12, he was
riding his bicycle when a car hit him, causing terrible injuries. As a result of 1) … accident, he could no longer use his right arm. Incredibly
though, after nearly a year of treatment in hospital, Jason began to 2) … part in sports again, but with only one arm. In his darkest days,
Jason couldn’t have imagined that years later he would be 3) … in events around the world, but that’s exactly what happened. His disability
did not prevent him from enjoying life and, these days, he does athletics; he has even won an award for the best male athlete with a disability.
But Jason isn’t just 4) …, he’s also the author of a book which tells the incredible story of his road to success. His message of encouragement
has given hope to many people with disabilities, and 5) … to help others in the future.
1.a/ a
2. a/ make
3. a/ practicing
b/ an
b/ take
b/ training
c/ the
c/ keep
c/ competing
4. a/ a champion
5. a/ continues
b/ an amateur
b/ will continue
c/ a captain
c/ is continuing
VI Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: Do you mind if I borrow this book? Y: … It’s not mine and I promised not to lend it to anyone.
a/ No, not at all.
b/ I’m afraid I can’t.
c/ Here you are.
2. X: So what was the film like?
Y: …
X: Really? I’d heard it was good.
a/ Crazy but brilliant
b/ Rather disappointing
c/ Really spectacular
3. X: Excuse me. … if you could tell me the way to the Royal Castle.
Y: Sure. If you just walk round that corner, to the left, You’ll see it right in front of you.
a/ I wonder
b/ I’m asking you
c/ Do you know
4. X: Are you going to visit any museums while you’re in London?
Y: …
a/ Yes, I do
b/ I think I am
c/ No, I won’t
5. X: What did you think of the concert?
Y: I didn’t like it at all.
X: …
a/ Me too
b/ I didn’t
c/ Nor did I
VII Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
People love the ease and comfort of driving, but commuting every day can be very frustrating. Traffic jams, 1) … long lines of vehicles
never seem to move, have become a part of modern city living. For millions of people around the world, driving to and from work every day
2) … serious stress because they are on the road for hours. Firstly, it’s a complete waste of precious time and, secondly, it makes them
anxious to think they might arrive 3) … late. The frustration builds and builds because there is nothing they can do to make the traffic go
faster. So, do drivers have another choice? Yes, they do; they can take public transport. It might not be as comfortable as a car, but it has
many benefits. It’s definitely cheaper and the environment will thank them for 4) … their cars at home. Not that we all have smartphones
and tablets, the time on the train and bus can be spent pleasantly by listening to music, or more productively by dealing with emails and
planning the work day. It’s better than being 5) … in traffic, breathing in car exhaust fumes and getting angrier by the minute!
1.a/ where
2. a/ has caused
3. a/ from
b/ which
b/ causes
b/ in
c/ who
c/ is causing
c/ at
4. a/ left
5. a/ stuck
b/ leave
b/ held
c/ leaving
c/ kept
VIII W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.This shirt is too large. (Czy dostanę mniejszy rozmiar)?
a/ Have you got the right size? b/ Would you like a smaller one?
c/ Could I have a smaller size?
2. If we (nie kupimy) this sofa now, it may be more expensive later.
a/ won’t buy
b/ don’t buy
c/ didn’t buy
3. (Chciałbym zwrócić ten aparat). I’m afraid it doesn’t work.
a/ I’d like to return this camera. b/ I’ll give you this camera back.
c/ I’d like to have the camera back.
4. Mary’s not answering my texts. She (na pewno jest) busy.
a/ may be
b/ must be
c/ can be
5. This jacket was half price. It was a (świetna okazja).
a/ real bargain
b/ great occasion
c/ big discount
IX Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
In a big country like Australia, there’s a lot of different food to put on your plate. So what exactly is Australian food and how 1) ,…
‘Australian’ dishes can you name? Perhaps you think Australians eat Aboriginal food. Well, they don’t eat lizards and insects – protein foods
that the Aborigines found in their difficult desert environment – but Australians do eat 2) … types of meat enjoyed by the Aborigines. These
are kangaroo and crocodile. Kangaroo meat is delicious and low 3) … fat. Crocodile is a white meat, similar to chicken but with more protein
and less fat than chicken. Australian grill them at barbecues, which are very popular in Australia and are known as ‘barbies’. Australians
have a 4) … tooth and a national dessert to satisfy it; it’s called a pavlova and is made with cream and fruit. It was named after Russian
ballerina Anna Pavlova when she visited Australia in the 1920s. Australians also love ‘biccies’ (Australian for ‘biscuits’) and the most
famous are Tim Tams. Australians eat millions of 5) … of these chocolate biscuits every year! Modern Australian cuisine is very interesting
indeed!
1.a/ some
2. a/ every
3. a/ in
b/ many
b/ a little
b/ for
c/ much
c/ a few
c/ with
4. a/ tasty
5. a/ packets
b/ sweet
b/ bars
c/ juicy
c/ bunches
X Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: That was a cool party.
Y: I don’t know how I would have organized it all without you. Thank you so much.
a/ You’re very welcome.
b/ I liked it too.
c/ The same to you.
2. X: … Y: Sure, what would you like me to do?
a/ May I ask you something?
b/ Could you do me a favour? c/ Shall I help you?
3. X: Did you enjoy the picnic?
Y: …
X: Me too.
a/ Not really
b/ Yes, I do
c/ I loved it
4. X: Would you like some more cake?
Y: …
a/ Yes, here you are.
b/ Thanks, I’m OK.
c/ No, I won’t, thank you.
5. X: Could you lend me some money?
Y: I’m afraid I can’t. I’m broke myself. Sorry!
X: … I’ll manage.
a/ Never mind
b/ Don’t mention it c/ Not at all
X: …
Unit 11 mowa zależna, zaimki zwrotne
I Wybierz właściwą opcję:
1.She (said / told / asked) me that she wanted to live abroad.
2. I told you (not / not to / do not) disturb him. Why don’t you listen to me?
3. She said she would come (tomorrow / the previous day / the next day).
4. I have no idea (when / what / whether) there are still tickets available for this concert.
5. The teacher (said / asked / told) if we were ready to start writing.
6. Robert told me he wanted to paint his room (myself / himself / herself).
7. I asked Gill out last week but she said she was very busy (this / that / then) day.
8. Everybody (asked / told / said) that the bridegroom looked absolutely gorgeous.
9. My brother said he (had seen / saw / would see) Julia Roberts in the shopping centre the other day.
10. At the meeting last week, the headteacher (said / talked / told) about the problems facing our school.
II Wstaw odpowiedni zaimek:
1.’I’m going to buy my girlfriend a big box of chocolates,’ said Peter. Peter said … was going to buy … girlfriend a big box of chocolates.
2. Anna told me, ‘I saw your sister with her friends in the town centre.’ Anna said …’d seen … sister with … friends in the town centre.
3. Paul and Sue said, ‘We bought our train tickets online.’ Paula and Sue said …’d bought … train tickets online.
4. ‘I don’t need your help. I’ll manage myself,’ my brother told me. My brother said that … didn’t need … help and that … ‘d manage …
III Przekształć dialog na mowę zależną, używając podanych początków zdań:
Caroline: How did your driving test go?
David: Well, I failed it again.
C: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
D: And I was really cross with myself because I was doing quite well at the beginning of the test.
C: What happened then?
D: It’s that when I get nervous, I make silly mistakes.
C: I see. Are you going to take the test again?
D: I’m not sure.
C: Oh, come on! Don’t give up so easily.
Caroline asked David how 1) …
David told her that 2) … it again.
Caroline said she 3) … to hear that.
David added that he 4) … because he thought that he 5) … quite well at the beginning of the test.
Caroline wanted to know what 6) …
David explained that when he 7) … nervous, he 8) … silly mistakes.
Caroline asked 9) … the test again.
David said that 10) …
Caroline told 11) … so easily.
IV Przetłumacz fragmenty:
1.Why didn’t you tell us that (wszystkie bilety zostały sprzedane) the week before?
2. The teacher asked me (żebym poinformował wszystkich) about the history test.
3. Robert said he (nie będzie mógł) to come to my birthday party.
4. The boss asked why (spóźniłem się do pracy) the day before.
5. She told me she (sama zamierza pomalować ściany).
6. The headteacher wanted to know (czy wszyscy rodzice są zadowoleni) their children’s exam results.
7. Auntie Gina (powiedziała nam, żebyśmy nie krzyczeli) at each other.
8. She asked me (czy oglądałem już) the new film with Tom Cruise.
9. The teacher asked the students (żeby nie ściągali) during the test.
10. Mum asked me (kiedy zamierzam posprzątać) my room.
11. Angie (wyjaśniła, że zamierza) install a camera to observe her cat’s behaviour at night.
12. I saw a man taking photos of our back garden, so I asked him (czy poprosił o) permission.
V Zamień na mowę zależną:
1.’I’m going to a conference next week,’ my sister said.
2. ‘I’ll be late tomorrow. Daniel told the teacher.
3. ‘I’ve always wanted to write stories,’ said the novelist.
4. ‘I wrote the article yesterday,’ aid the journalist.
5. ‘Are you from Manchester?’ she asked me.
6. ‘What time are you going to leave?’ Joe asked Justine.
7. ‘Why are you crying?’ I asked Katie.
8. ‘Have you read this book?’ the teacher asked his students.
9. ‘Will you help me tomorrow?’ Sandra’s dad asked her.
10. ‘Did the doctor see Mike yesterday?’ Abigail asked her mum.
11. ‘Do you know the answer to this question?’ our teacher asked us.
12. ‘How many pages has this book got?’ I asked Stephen.
13. ‘Give me your tickets, please,’ the man at the entrance asked them.
14. ‘Don’t shout!’ his mum told him.
15. ‘Please don’t take photos inside the museum,’ the guide asked the visitors.
16. ‘Use a bigger brush,’ the art teacher told Jake.
VI Przekształć zdania, zaczynając od podanych fragmentów:
1.My younger brother said I shouldn’t worry so much. My younger brother advised …
2. Tania asked herself what she should do in that situation. Tania wondered…
3. Tim said he was sorry for missing the deadline. Tim apologized …
4. Mike said he could do the shopping for us. Mark offered…
5. Sonia told Eric she wouldn’t lend him any money again. Sonia refused …
6. Pat said she should have studied more. Pat regretted…
7. Dan told me it was OK for him to go by taxi. Dan agreed…
8. Alex told me she hadn’t touched my laptop. Alex denied…
9. My mum said she would never get me a dog. My mum objected…
10. ‘I can give you a lift if you want.’ My friend offered…
11. ‘I don’t want to go out tonight,’ said Jim. Jim said he didn’t feel like…
12. ‘Yes. I left the door unlocked this morning.’ My son admitted…
13. ‘I want to see the shop manager now!’ My dad demanded…
14. ‘Don’t touch this pot. It’s really hot.’ My mum warned …
15. ‘You passed the exam with flying colours! Well done!. My gran congratulated …
16. ‘You really must see our new flat.’ Sarah insisted…
I W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.Frank is off work today.
a/ on leave
b/ on the dole
c/ on strike
2. I wonder if they’ve got a dress code in the office.
a/ what is
b/ whether there is
c/ that there is
3. Can you please tell me what exactly the job involves.
a/ what I will have to do
b/ how much I will earn
c/ what the conditions are
4. I’m afraid this job is not permanent.
a/ temporary
b/ part-time
c/ badly paid
5. The staff canteen is too small for all the employees.
a/ not as big
b/ not big enough
c/ not so big
II Przeczytaj zdania. W każdą lukę wstaw wyraz pasujący do każdego zdania w zestawach:
1.*I still remember the poems I learnt … heart in primary school.
*You have to do your homework … the end of the week.
a/ in
b/ by
c/ on
2. *I think Maths is easy. Last week I got another good … in the test.
*Mrs Atkins, when will you … our essays?
a/ pass
b/ score c/ mark
3. *OK, so first I’m going to … the register and then I will check your homework.
*Are you an active student? Do you … part in lessons?
a/ take
b/ participate
4. *Our … teacher doesn’t want us to go on a school trip this year.
*When you apply to university, you have to fill in a … online.
a/ form b/ head
5. *Do Tom’s parents know that he’s absent … school so often?
*I can’t wait until I finally graduate … university and get a job.
a/ from b/ in
c/ check
c/ document
c/ at
III W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.I must (pozmywać) before I go out.
a/ do the washing
b/ do the washing-up
c/ do the cleaning
2. My room is not (tak przytulny jak) yours.
a/ as cosy as
b/ cosier than
c/ so cosy
3. I’ve got one more question. (Ile wynosi czynsz)?
a/ Is the rent very high?
b/ Do I have to pay the bills?
c/ How much is the rent?
4. We (mieszkamy tu) since I was born.
a/ have lived
b/ live
c/ are living
5. We are going to (przeprowadzić się) because my dad has got a job in another city.
a/ leave home
b/ remove
c/ move house
IV Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: Did you apply for this job in the end? Y: …
X: That’s a pity.
a/ I wouldn’t say that.
b/ Yes, but I didn’t get it.
c/ I should have done it.
2. X: Are you well organized and creative?
Y: …
X: So perhaps you should apply?
a/ I imagine so
b/ Why are you asking?
c/ Who knows?
3. X: I fell off the chair during my job interview!
Y: …
X: You’re telling me!
a/ Not the slightest idea!
b/ What a surprise! c/ How embarrassing!
4. X:Would you like to work during your gap year?
Y: …
X: If so, I could put you in touch with a friend of mine who’s looking for
someone to work in his company.
a/ It’s the last thing on my mind.
b/ I’m considering doing that. c/ What’s the point?
5. X: What would you say your strong points are?
Y: …
X: Well, what do you do well? Any special talents? That kind of stuff.
a/ To tell the truth, I can’t do that.
b/ I believe I have excellent interpersonal skills.
c/ I’d like to know what exactly you mean.
V Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
A new look will give you a new life. Is it possible? A TV makeover shows claim it is and promise 1) … the lives of many hopeful people.
you know the format of the programmes – the presenters of the show start by looking at a participant’s clothes and making fun 2)… them,
before throwing all the clothes away. They really seem to enjoy 3) … it. For the participant it’s an embarrassing experience, so why are
people so willing to do it? According to the shows’ producers, a different hairstyle, new make-up and a wardrobe full of stylish clothes are
all you need to feel 4) … After a change like this, nothing can stop you making your dreams come true. Well, that’s what the producers
claim. But can a new look really change what you are like as a person? Most probably the answer is no. A shy person who puts 5) …
fashionable clothes doesn’t suddenly become sociable. So it seems it’s not so easy to make a new you.
1.a/ change
2. a/ at
3. a/ do
b/ changing
b/ of
b/ to do
c/ to change
c/ with
c/ doing
4. a/ arrogant
5. a/ on
b/ confident
b/ up
c/ tolerant
c/ away
VI Przeczytaj zdania. W każdą lukę wstaw wyraz pasujący do każdego zdania w zestawach:
1.*I’d like to take … in this course. It sounds exciting.
*This project is only … of my homework for today.
a/ interest
b/ part
2. *I’ll … the alarm clock for 6.30 as I don’t want to be late for school tomorrow.
*The teachers … us no homework for the first time at the university.
a/ let
b/ gave
3. *If you attend an unusual … course, you may not find a job in the future.
*Jeremy holds a BA … from the University of Oxford.
a/ degree b/ subject
4. *I enjoy learning things … my friends, so group work is really for me.
*Well, … my point of view, unusual studies are a waste of time.
a/ with
5. *Learning how to … cartoons was the biggest challenge for me at my new uni.
*Our teachers always try to … our attention to the most important facts. a/ pay
b/ draw
c/ note
c/ set
c/ certificate
b/ about
c/ from
c/ give
VII Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
There are social networking sites which are called ‘friend-of-a-friend’ sites and which connect users to new friends through people they
know and 1) … interests. The idea sounds great as you get a chance to get to know people like you. These sites invite you to share quite 2) …
personal information with other users so that you can find individuals with similar passions, personalities or even looks. Most people 3) …
that regularly forgetting that this information will be available not only to friends of friends but also to hundreds of strangers out there. All is
fine when the people who read your personal profiles are honest and won’t use your details for wrong purposes. But what if your personal
information 4) … against you? Young people often seem not to worry about it at all, but perhaps they should give it a 5) … before posting
too many details online for the whole world to read.
1.a/ casual
2. a/ a lot of
3. a/ are doing
b/ common
b/ many
b/ do
c/ same
c/ lots
c/ did
4. a/ will be used
5. a/ thought
b/ will use
b/ chance
c/be used
c/ try
VIII W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej zastąpi podkreślony fragment:
1.My boyfriend and I went our separate ways after a very serious argument. We’re no longer together.
a/ made up
b/ split up
c/ got up
2. Are you like Tim? I mean are your personalities and interests alike?
a/ Would you say Tim’s a good friend?
b/ Can you tell me what Tim likes?
c/ Do you have much in common with Tim?
3. These two just don’t get on. What a pity! I thought they’d be good friends.
a/ It’s a shame!
b/ How terrific!
c/ Not exactly!
4. I apologized to my friend. Fortunately, he forgave me for not telling me the truth.
a/ told a lie
b/ gave advice
c/ said sorry
5. People must look after their relationships and find the time for their friends.
a/ trust
b/ end
c/ take care of
IX Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
There’s a great variety of diets that people enjoy nowadays and one of them is raw foodism. It’s becoming more and more popular, and there
are lots of raw food restaurants all over the world. This diet 1) … of usually organic and wild food products such as fruit, vegetables, eggs,
fish, meat and unpasteurized milk cooked at less than 40 °C. Raw foodists believe that such food products 2) … their value because of the
heating process. Some raw foodists often say that cooked food is dangerous for the human body because it 3) … full of toxins. The followers
of this diet are sure that raw food 4) … them feel more energetic and healthier. They say that people who 5) … on this diet are a very active
group. They have their websites where they exchange recipes, talk about their experiences and promote their lifestyle.
1.a/ has
2. a/ miss
3. a/ had become
b/ includes
b/ lose
b/ became
c/ consists
c/ waste
c/ becomes
4. a/ makes
5. a/ go
b/ allows
b/ follow
X W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.(Nie udało mi się) save up enough money yet to buy a new tablet. I’ll have to wait for another couple of months.
a/ I couldn’t
b/ I wasn’t able to
c/ I haven’t been able to
2. We keep telling him that (nie wolno mu) borrow any more money from anyone if he can’t pay it back.
a/ he mustn’t
b/ he shouldn’t
c/ he couldn’t
3. (Lepiej zacznij) saving the money or you will have problems soon.
a/ Why don’t you start
b/ You had better start
c/ You should better start
4. When (będziesz musiał) give the money back? Will that be a problem for you?
a/ will you have to b/ will you
c/ will you be able to
5. (Czy możesz mi powiedzieć) where the nearest cashpoint is?
a/ Will you be able to tell me
b/ Would you like to tell me
c/ Can you tell me
c/ gives
c/ choose
Unit 12 zdania przydawkowe, formy dzierżawcze
I Wstaw odpowiedni zaimek: which, what, who, whose, where, when
1.I don’t like Mrs Sanders, … teaches maths in our school.
2. I love the dress … you bought in France.
3. Winchester, … we met, has a beautiful cathedral.
4. The boy … dog went missing couldn’t stop crying.
5. Easter Sunday is a time … many people go to church.
6. Do you know the girl … is dancing with Mark?
7. Bournemouth, … attracts many tourists in the summer, is very close to Poole.
8. He walked me home after the party, … was very kind of him.
9. Mr Smith is the man … teaches us English.
10. That’s the boy … brother is a famous musician.
II Wstaw zdanie w nawiasie, używając odpowiedniego zaimka oraz wprowadzając potrzebne zmiany:
1.Tennis balls, …, used to be white. (They are usually yellow for high visibility)
2. Adi Dassler, …, began Adidas in the early 1920s. (His younger brother was the owner of Puma)
3. Formula 1, …, has seen great technological progress. (It’s probably the world’s most expensive sport)
4. Scotland, …, has lots of great golf courses. (Golf began there)
5. Paula Radcliffe, …, is a great marathon runner. (She won the New York marathon in 2007)
6. In 1966, …, the final was in London. (England won the World Cup then)
7. Ana Ivanovic, …, is a great tennis player. (She is from Serbia)
III Połącz zdania używając odpowiedniego zaimka względnego:
1.Robert Lewandowski is a football player. He speaks Polish and German.
2. Woolton, in Liverpool, is a beautiful place. My grandparents live there.
3. Last year was a special year. Many important things happened that year.
4. That’s the teacher. Her classes are brilliant.
5. This is a great book. They want to make it into a film.
6. Pirahã is an interesting language. Only 200 people speak it.
7. Sergei Lukyanenko is a Russian author. He writes fantasy novels.
8. We go to the cinema on Wednesdays. There’s a special price on Wednesdays.
9. This was John’s flat. He lived here when he worked at the hospital.
10. Kate won an important tennis competition. It was a real surprise as she is only 13.
11. Claire showed me her new dress. She had bought it in the autumn sales.
12. My company is a model of success. It exports machinery all over the world.
13. I went to school with a girl. She is a famous actress now.
14. Members of the team will get a special bonus. Their hard work contributed to our success.
15. My friends are really good at imitating the characters’ voices. Their kids are into cartoons.
IV Przetłumacz fragment w nawiasie:
1.I have no idea (do kogo należy ta książka).
2. There are many reasons (dla których) this topic should be discussed.
3. Was this the professor (którego wykłady) were so boring?
4. One of Susan’s brothers, (który mieszka za granicą) has never learnt any foreign languages.
5. They’re going to sell the villa, (co jest) a real nightmare for them.
6. They are going to sell the villa (która jest) too expensive for them to maintain.
7. The woman (która właśnie dzwoniła) wanted to speak to Jeremy.
8. Is this the house (gdzie mieszkał ten znany polityk)?
9. I don’t know (o czym oni rozmawiają).
10. The people (z którymi pracujesz) on this project are highly qualified.
11. Helen showed us the paintings (z których była szczególnie dumna).
12. Do you remember (o czym ci powiedziałem) yeserday?
13. I was offered a couple of solution (z których żaden) I found interesting enough.
14. There were a lot of people present, only (z których niektórzy) were interested in what was going on.
V Wybierz odpowiednie słowo:
1.I like our car more than (their / theirs).
2. Could you stop using (my / mine) lipstick instead of (your / yours).
3. (Mike’s / Mike) and Mark’s bedroom hasn’t been tidies up for ages.
4. (Our / Ours) neighbours had a very loud party in their flat yesterday.
5. Her dress really suits me but I’d rather borrow (your / yours).
6. (The meeting of tomorrow / Tomorrow’s meeting) has been postponed.
VI Wstaw odpowiednią formę zaimka:
1.(I) new car is much more economical than (you).
2. My little brother is not going to take (he) shoes off if Anna doesn’t take off (she).
3. I quite liked (they) new design but you must admit that (we) was definitely much more innovative.
4. I’m sure (she) house is around here somewhere but I’ve forgotten (it) number.
5. (They) new business will probably make some money in the future, but not as much as (I) or (you).
VII Utwórz jedno zdanie używając podkreślonego wyrazu w formie dopełniaczowej (‘s lub ‘of’):
1.The office is upstairs. It belongs to the director.
2. I read a story. I liked its end the most.
3. There’s nothing interesting in the newspaper. I’ve bought it today.
4. The decision was wrong. It was made by the local government.
5. These students are very clever. Miss Blunden teaches them.
6. It was a very nice walk in the woods. It lasted two hours.
7. This is our new table. Two legs are broken.
VIII Przetłumacz fragment w nawiasie:
1.(Sypialnia moich rodziców) was completely redecorated during the summer.
2. (Wyniki egzaminu mojej siostry) meant that she got a place at university.
3. (Szczęście ich dzieci) is the main concern of most parents.
4. Is (nowy film Woody Allena) worth seeing?
5. What I need is (rada moich przyjaciół).
6. My mum has always been proud of (osiągnięć naszej rodziny).
7. (Dzieci tamtych kobiet) attend the same school.
8. I really value (opinie Pam i Mary).
9. (Dom Johna i Mary) is the most extraordinary place. It’s all very ecological.
10. Look. This cottage is for sale. Maybe you could write down (numer telefonu właściciela).
I Przeczytaj zdania. W każdą lukę wstaw wyraz pasujący do każdego zdania w zestawach:
1.*Was your … to London fine?
*How long is your … to school?
a/ trip
b/ journey
c/ tour
2. *Excuse me, where is the nearest coach …?
*I’m going to meet you at the railway …
a/ platform
b/ stop
c/ station
3. *My last package … was a total disaster.
*I’m planning to spend my … in the countryside. a/ holiday
b/ tour
c/ break
4. *I got … the train at the last minute.
*We always travel … a tight budget.
a/ into
b/ on
c/ to
5. *We’re going to India for our next holiday. We’ve already … a booking.
*He … the trip to the Himalayas on his own.
a/ got
b/ set
c/ made
II Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: Did you like the new murals in Łódź?
Y: …
a/ I don’t.
b/ So did I.
c/ Not really.
2. X: … Y: Neither do I.
c/ X: I’m glad you agree.
a/ I’d love to see the new gallery.
b/ I don’t fancy going to this exhibition tonight.
c/ I really hate visiting museums.
3. X: Do you mind if I take a picture of this painting? Y: …
X: Thank you.
a/ Not at all
b/ Actually, I do.
c/ I’m not sure
4. X: I think graffiti is an interesting form of artistic expression, don’t you? Y: …
X: So why do so many people think otherwise?
a/ In fact, neither do I.
b/ I couldn’t agree more.
c/ I’m afraid so.
5. X: So, how was the exhibition?
Y: …
X: That’s a shame!
a/ I’m afraid I missed it.
b/ I really like the nature photographs.
c/ It was terrific.
III Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
People keep inventing new sports all the time. Recently, there has been a tendency to come up with the so-called hybrid sports where one
sport is a combination of sat least two other sports. One of the examples is chess boxing, which first appeared in the science fiction graphic
novel Froid Equateur by French cartoonist and storyteller Enki Bilal. The sport looked so interesting that the Dutch artist Lepe Rubingh 1)
… a decision to hold the first chess boxing contest in 2003. Since then the discipline has gained a lot of popularity in many countries, and
chess boxing events have taken 2) … from Los Angeles, USA to Calcutta, India. The most amazing thing is that chess boxers must be skilled
in the two completely different sports. Boxing has always been a sport for physically strong people, while chess is a sport for intellectually
strong individuals. However, chess boxers 3) … in having the two abilities in equal measure. A full match has eleven rounds: six rounds of
chess and five rounds of boxing, with a minute break between each round of chess and boxing. A competitor 4) … win the match by
knockout or by checkmate as it is in real boxing or chess. Nowadays the popularity of the sport 5) … fast. Chess boxers have their own clubs
and organization and film-makers make films about this very unusual sport.
1.a/ did
2. a/ place
3. a/ make progress
b/ made
b/ part
b/ make the most
c/ gave
c/ care
c/ take pride
4. a/ may
5. a/ grew
b/ had to
b/ grow
c/ won’t
c/ is growing
IV W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.I’m not sure what I’d do (na twoim miejscu). I think I’d call an ambulance.
a/ when I was in your place
b/ if I were you
c/ unless I was you
2. I broke my leg (kiedy jeździłem na nartach).
a/ although I was skiing
b/ when I had been skiing
c/ while I was skiing
3. I always feel (zrelaksowana) after a back massage.
a/ relaxed
b/ relax
c/ relaxing
4. You can’t go out (dopóki nie poczujesz się lepiej).
a/ as long as you are better
b/ until you get better
c/ provided you feel better
5. Did you ask why Mark (nie był w szkole) the previous week? Was he sick?
a/ wasn’t at school b/ hasn’t gone to school
c/ hadn’t been at school
V Przeczytaj zdania. W każdą lukę wstaw wyraz pasujący do każdego zdania w zestawach:
1.*Jeremy … another excuse for why he couldn’t print out his homework.
*Mobile phone is one of the most useful devices …
a/ invented
b/ discovered
c/ made
2. *The door was shut, so no one could … the building. Everyone was waiting outside in the cold.
*All you need to access the site is … your password. It’s really simple.
a/ leave b/ enter c/ log
3. *The scientist carried … an experiment on the effects of technology on people.
*The woman was taking her phone … when she noticed a car coming.
a/ out
b/ on
c/ off
4. *We tried to … the program on the computer but it didn’t work.
*My father has … a computer shop for two years. a/ shut
b/ installed
c/ run
5. *Melanie spends her days … the Net.
*I like … through the books in the bookshops.
a/ reading
b/ surfing
c/ browsing
VI Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: Would you like to go on a safari?
Y: …
X: So just like me. It’s my dream, too!
a/ Hardly ever!
b/ Anytime!
c/ No way!
2. X: Have you heard about a man who kept a tiger in a block of flats?
Y: Yes. …
a/ What a ridiculous idea!
b/ Do you agree?
c/ I’ve never heard of that.
3. X: How far away is the aquarium?
Y: …
X: Oh, so we don’t need to take a bus.
a/ At the other end of town.
b/ Closely.
c/ Within walking distance.
4. X: I’ve got a new dog.
Y: …
X: Cute and furry.
a/ What’s it like?
b/ How is it?
c/ Which one is it?
5. X: My cat’s died. Y: …
X: I’ve never been so sad before.
a/ How terrific.
b/ What a coincidence!
c/ You poor thing!
X: I couldn’t agree more.
VII Wybierz właściwą odpowiedź:
Médicins sans Frontières (MSF), or Doctors Without Borders, is a well-known charity organization. It was set 1) … in 1971 and has its
international office in Geneva. The charity was created by a group of doctors and journalists who believed that all people had the 2) … to
receive medical help, no matter what their religion, race or material status was. MSF 3) … the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for its projects in
war-affected regions and in poor countries where people suffer terribly 4) … curable diseases. People of different professions work for MSF
to provide help for those in need. The doctors and nurses volunteer their time to offer their medical assistance while logistical experts and
engineers help build water wells or hospitals. The organization is mainly sponsored by private donors 5) … it receives some funding from the
governments and corporations.
1.a/ up
2. a/ law
3. a/ has won
b/ on
b/ right
b/ won
c/ off
c/ option
c/ was winning
4. a/ with
5. a/ because
b/ of
b/ although
c/ from
c/ until
VIII Przeczytaj zdania. W każdą lukę wstaw wyraz pasujący do każdego zdania w zestawach:
1.*Anna is planning to … a course in English literature.
*We always … our best at school.
a/ take
b/ do
c/ make
2. *… do you call this in English?
*… is your best friend like?
a/ How
b/ Who c/ What
3. *You should … everybody else about the changes.
*It’s impossible to … the difference between these twins.
a/ inform
b/ say
c/ tell
4. *I’ve been studying English for … a year.
*It took me ages to get … the flu last year.
a/ about
b/ over
c/ around
IX W zdaniach, spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która jest najtrafniejszym tłumaczeniem fragmentu w nawiasie:
1.Another shopping centre (jest właśnie budowany) in the suburbs of the city.
a/ is just building
b/ is just being built c/ is just built
2. (Do kogo) this school bag belong to? There is a phone inside, which is ringing all the time.
a/ Who does
b/ Who do
c/ Whose is
3. My parents (nie pozwolili) me to meet my friends because I had to do my homework.
a/ did not admit
b/ did not let
c/ did not allow
4. (Powiedz) me the truth or I won’t speak to you again.
a/ Say
b/ Tell
c/ Talk
5. Jessica is (o wiele wyższa) and slimmer than Pauline.
a/ far higher
b/ much taller
c/ a lot bigger
X Uzupełnij poniższe minidialogi, wybierając brakującą wypowiedź jednej z osób:
1.X: Are you hungry?
Y: …
X: Just like me… so, let’s grab a sandwich on the way to the cinema.
a/ I’m exhausted
b/ I’m starving
c/ I’m so thirsty
2. X: How much did it all come to?
Y: …
X: So it wasn’t so pricey in the end, was it?
a/ Not enough
b/ A couple of hundreds
c/ More than I’d expected
3. X: Do you prefer crime stories or thrillers?
Y: … And you?
X: Me neither.
a/ I don’t care.
b/ I don’t like either. c/ I don’t mind.
4. X: How’s the school going?
Y: …
X: Your parents must be proud of you!
a/ I’m top in my class
b/ I hardly manage
c/ I don’t mind
5. X: …
Y: What a brilliant idea! I love movies.
a/ Are you keen on watching TV?
b/ What’s your opinion of this film?
c/ Why don’t we go to the cinema?
Unit 13 it / there
I Wstaw: It’s / There’s
1…. nice to see you again.
2. … too much noise in here.
3. … somebody at the door.
4. … not very far from here.
5. … a good film on tonight.
II Wstaw: there / it + ‘be’ w odpowiedniej formie:
1.I like my bedroom. … quite small but cosy.
2. … two big windows in my bedroom, so … very light.
3. … three chairs in my bedroom before but I got rid of one and … more space now.
4. … my favourite room in the house.
III Napisz pytanie, używając there / is + be:
1.Chcesz się dowiedzieć, ilu uczniów jest w klasie twojego kolegi.
2. Nie wziąłeś ze sobą komórki. Pytasz przechodnia, czy w pobliżu jest budka telefoniczna.
3. Pytasz kolegi, czy było mu trudno znaleźć pierwszą pracę.
4. Wchodzisz do domu i pytasz brata, czy ktoś do ciebie dzwonił.
IV Przetłumacz:
1.(Nie ma) any dust on the shelves.
2. (Nie było) any letters for you.
3. (Czy jest) much traffic in the city centre?
4. Excuse me, what time (jest)? (Jest) half past seven.
5. (Nie ma) room in the car boot for my suitcase.
6. (Czy to jest) really your problem?
7. (Jest) a new Opel model on display?
8. Look! (Pada) snowing.
Dopasuj właściwą reakcję:
1.X: Who do you think the man in the photo is?
Y:…
a/ He likes a security guard.
b/ He looks at a security guard.
c/ He looks like a security guard.
2. X: How do you think the woman is feeling?
Y:…
a/ Let’s think for a moment.
b/ Why didn’t you let me think for a moment?
c/ Let me think for a moment.
3. X: Which house in the photo do you think is the most expensive?
Y: …
a/ In the left corner
b/ To the left
c/ The one on the left
4. X: Why do you think the boy in the photo has failed?
Y: …
a/ He looks sad.
b/ He looks sadly.
c/ He looks like he was sad.
5. X: Do you think smoking should be banned?
Y: …
a/ I’m really thinking about that.
b/ I’ve never really thought about that.
c/I won’t really think about that.
6.X: Guess what happened to my sister the other day! Y: …
a/ I don’t know. Tell me.
b/ I didn’t know about that.
c/ It’s difficult to know really.
7. X: How do you think the people felt?
Y: …
a/ They were confusing.
b/ They were confused.
c/ They were confusion.
8. X: What toys did you use to play with when you were little.
Y: …
a/ I was playing with my favourite teddy bear. b/ I played with my favourite teddy bear.
c/ I had played with my favourite teddy bear.
9. X: When did you last feel nervous?
Y: …
a/ For a month.
b/ Since last month. c/ A month ago.
10. X: Why don’t you like spiders.
Y: …
a/ I’m scary.
b/ They are scared. c/ I’m scared of them.
11.X: How did you find out about the job? Y: …
a/ An agency website found it b/ I found it on an agency website
c/ I found out about an agency website
12. X: You’ve worked as a receptionist before, haven’t you?
Y: …
a/ Yes, I have
b/ Yes, I was
c/ Yes, I did
13. X: You haven’t had much experience of working with children, have you?
Y: …
a/ Yes, working with children is a wonderful experience.
b/ Yes, I have a lot of work experience.
c/ Yes, but I look after my sisters often.
14. X: Did you find your last job very challenging?
Y: …
a/ Yes, I was very self-motivated
b/ Yes, I was very hard-working
c/ Yes, though it was very enjoyable
15. X: Could you begin working for us soon?
Y: …
a/ Yes, I could have begun working yesterday.
b/ Yes, I could begin next month.
c/ Yes, I would begin next month.
16.X: I’m having trouble getting to sleep at night.
Y: …
a/ In your position I would stop working late at night
b/ You should work late at night in this position.
c/ You are in a position to work at night.
17. X: I keep getting bad headaches.
Y: …
a/ How long did you have them?
b/ How long were you having them?
c/ How long have you had them?
18. X: How often should I take the antibiotic?
Y: …
a/ Don’t forget about taking it twice a day.
b/ Remember taking it twice a day.
c/ Remember to take it twice a day.
19. X: When did the problem with your neck first start?
Y: …
a/ For two weeks
b/ Since last week
c/ Last week
20. X: Do I need to come back for a check-up?
Y: …
a/ No, just don’t carry anything heavy for a while.
b/ No, you can’t carry anything heavy for a while.
c/ No, I want to make sure you didn’t carry anything heavy for a while.
21.X: How about going swimming tomorrow afternoon?
Y: …
X: OK, another time maybe.
a/ How about today?
b/ That’s a shame.
c/ Sorry, I’ve already got plans.
22. X: Someone told me the leisure centre is closed on Sundays. Y: …
X: I agree. I’ll ring and check.
a/ That doesn’t seem very likely.
b/ I think I like it.
c/ Would you like to go?
23. X: Maybe we could go for a hamburger after football?
Y: …
X: I’ll ask Leo if he wants to come too.
a/ OK, I’ll call you.
b/ OK, why not?
c/ OK. I’ll think about it later.
24. X: Let’s go bowling on Friday.
Y: …
X: Why don’t you think about it and let me know?
a/ I’m up for it.
b/ I’m sorry, I can’t. Next time, perhaps.
c/ I’m not sure I’m up for it this Friday.
25. What shall we do in the afternoon? How about playing football in the park? Y: … X: Maybe we could watch the football on TV then.
a/ I don’t really fancy that. Let’s speak again.
b/ I don’t really fancy that. I already have plans.
c/ I don’t really fancy that. I’d prefer to stay at home.
26.X: I think Stephen’s gone out.
Y: …
X: You’re right. His bike is still outside.
a/ He must have.
b/ He can’t have.
c/ He might have.
27. X: Dad’s back. His team must have won the cup final.
Y: …
X: But can’t you see how happy he looks?
a/ Really?
b/ No way!
c/ Yes, you’re probably right.
28. X: You can’t have lost your key. You had it a minute ago.
Y: …
X: Have another look in all your pockets.
a/ Yes, I’m probably right.
b/ Yes, it’s quite unlikely.
c/ Yes, that’s possible.
29. X: Do you want to watch this DVD?
Y: …
X: That’s impossible. It only came out last week.
a/ It might not be very good.
b/ I might have seen it before. c/ I must have seen it before.
30. X: I didn’t tell you about Mark’s party because I didn’t know about it. Y: …
a/ You can’t have known because you’re Mark’s friend.
b/ You might have known because you went there.
c/ But you must have known. Mark said you were invited.
31.X: Have you decided which leisure centre you prefer?
Y: …
a/ I think I’m going to opt for the one in Photo 2.
b/ I think I wouldn’t opt for the one in Photo 2.
c/ I think the one in Photo 2 might be too crowded.
32. X: I check my Facebook page two or three times a day.
Y: …
a/ So do I, whereas it’s a terrible waste of time.
b/ So do I. In contrast, it’s a terrible waste of time.
c/ So do I, although it’s a terrible waste of time.
33. X: It can be argued that making students pay for a university education is unfair.
Y: …
a/ On the other hand, students will eventually earn more they’ve been to university.
b/ On the other hand, it is certainly unfair for the students from poor backgrounds.
c/ On the other hand, it does make them consider whether they really want to do it.
34. X: It’s clear that families need to have fewer children in the future.
Y: …
a/ That’s right, but on the other hand, we need to reduce the population.
b/ That’s right – it’s hard to deny that there are too many people on the planet.
c/ That’s right, and we’re putting off having children for a few years.
35. This outfit looks very trendy. Y: …
a/ It does, whereas it also looks very stylish. b/ On the other hand, that one looks very fashionable. c/ In contrast, that one looks a bit gaudy.
36.I can’t get a good Internet connection in my room. Y: That’s beyond our control, I’m afraid. X: …
a/ That’s just not acceptable.
b/ That’s just not a problem.
c/ That’s just a disgrace.
37. X: I want to make a complaint about how unhelpful the staff are here.
Y: I’m very sorry to hear that. X: …
a/ There’s nothing I can do about it.
b/ I’m very sorry about it.
c/ Something needs to be done about it.
38. X: The towels in my room are still dirty. Y: …
X: Well, that’s just not good enough.
a/ I’m sorry, the maid might have forgotten to change them.
b/ I’m sorry, the maid must have forgotten to change them.
c/ I’m sorry, the maid can’t have forgotten to change them.
39. X: I’m really not happy about this.
Y: …
X: Well, it’s just not acceptable.
a/ Do you want to complain about it?
b/ If I were you, I’d complain. c/ It’s really beyond my control.
40. X: You’ve forgotten to clean my room twice. I’m afraid this just isn’t good enough. Y: …
X: Yes, it really is a disgrace.
a/ I’m running out of patience.
b/ I apologise. I admit that you’ve had a very bad experience here.
c/ I’d be grateful if you could tell me what the problem is.
41.X: That aria was just great. Don’t you enjoy opera music?
Y: Not really. …
a/ It just doesn’t appeal to me. b/ It just doesn’t seem so entertaining.
c/ It just doesn’t sound real.
42. X: The party was rather boring, wasn’t it?
Y: Yes, but they served …
a/ a little delicious sushi!
b/ not very delicious sushi!
c/ such delicious sushi!
43. X: How was your exam?
Y: …
X: Don’t worry. Maybe it wasn’t as bad as it seems.
a/ Terrible! I’ve got some of the answers right.
b/ Terrible! The questions were so difficult.
c/ Terrible! It’s not really my thing.
44. X: How about going to this Irish dance show next week?
Y: …
X: I’ll book the tickets then.
a/ Great idea! I’d go with you if I had time.
b/ Great idea! I’d really love to see it.
c/ Great idea! I’d prefer to go.
45. X: Do you fancy a bike ride? Y: … X: How about a walk, then?
a/ No, thanks. I’m not very keen on cycling.
b/ No, thanks. I wouldn’t say I was a real fan.
c/ Yes, thanks. I think I’d be bored.
Wybierz zdanie, które najlepiej parafrazuje zdanie wyjściowe:
1.When I got to the restaurant, everyone was already eating.
a/I got to the restaurant and everyone started eating.
b/ Everyone finished eating when I got to the restaurant.
c/ Everyone started eating before I got to the restaurant.
2. I opened all my presents when Auntie Jane arrived.
a/ Auntie Jane arrived before I opened all my presents.
b/ Auntie Jane arrived when I was opening all my presents.
c/ I opened all my presents before Auntie arrived.
3. We were playing tennis when it started raining.
a/ It started raining before we played tennis.
b/ We started playing tennis and then it started raining.
c/ It was raining when we started playing tennis.
4. It was raining when the wind was blowing very hard.
a/ The wind was blowing hard when it started raining.
b/ There was rain and a strong wind at the same time.
c/ The wind was blowing hard when it started raining.
5. I jumped on the bus while it was leaving.
a/ The bus started leaving just before I jumped on.
b/ I jumped on the bus and then it left.
c/ The bus left before I could jump on.
6.You needn’t pay to park here on Sundays.
a/ You mustn’t pay to park here on Sundays.
b/ It isn’t necessary to pay to park here on Sundays.
c/ You have to pay to park here on Sundays.
7. Passengers mustn’t speak to the bus driver.
a/ The bus driver mustn’t speak to passengers.
b/ Passengers needn’t speak to the bus driver.
c/ Don’t speak to the bus driver if you are a passenger.
8. Readers must remain completely silent in the library.
a/ Readers needn’t talk in the library.
b/ Readers mustn’t talk quietly in the library.
c/ It’s necessary to keep quiet in the library.
9. You needn’t bring any drinks to the party.
a/ You can bring drinks to the party if you want to.
b/ If you come to the party, you will need to bring a drink.
c/ You mustn’t bring any drinks to the party.
10. Swimmers mustn’t stay in the pool for more than two hours.
a/ You mustn’t stay in the pool for an hour and a half.
b/ You needn’t stay in the pool for two and a half hours.
c/ You must stay in the pool for less than two hours.
11.The band started playing when we arrived.
a/ The band was playing when we arrived. b/ We arrived when the band started playing. c/ We had arrived when the band started playing.
12. ‘It’s difficult to catch cybercriminals but we’ll try,’ said the policeman.
a/ The policeman said it had been difficult to catch cybercriminals but they would try.
b/ The policeman said it was difficult to catch cybercriminals but they would try.
c/ The policeman said it would be difficult to catch cybercriminals but they were trying.
13. We were cycling to school when the tornado struck.
a/ We had cycled to school when the tornado struck.
b/ The tornado struck when we started cycling to school.
c/ When the tornado had struck, we started cycling to school.
14. The police said they were questioning two men they’d arrested on Monday.
a/ ‘We questioned two men we’d arrested on Monday,’ the policeman said.
b/ ‘We questioned two men we arrested on Monday,’ the policeman said.
c/ ‘We’re questioning two men we arrested on Monday,’ the policeman said.
15. A button had come off my jeans. I was sewing it back on when you rang.
a/ First a button came off my jeans, then I started sewing it back on, and then you rang.
b/ First you rang, then a button came off my jeans, and then I started sewing it back on.
c/ First I started sewing a button back on my jeans, then you rang, but then a button came off.
16.This is Tim’s mother, whose garage we have band practice in.
a/ We have band practice in Tim’s mother’s garage.
b/ This is a garage where we have band practice with Tim and his mother.
c/ This is Tim, whose mother has band practice in her garage.
17. The worker who usually bring the biscuits said she can’t come today.
a/ The only worker we have, who usually brings biscuits, said she can’t come today.
b/ One of the workers, who usually brings biscuits, said she can’t come today.
c/ One of the workers who usually brings biscuits said she can’t come today.
18. My father’s car, which is parked outside, has a flat tyre.
a/ My father has a car with a flat tyre, which is parked outside.
b/ One of the cars with a flat tyre parked outside belongs to my father.
c/ One of my father’s cars parked outside has a flat tyre.
19. My uncle who lives in New Zealand has a farm.
a/ One of my uncles lives in New Zealand and has a farm.
b/ The only uncle I have lives in New Zealand and has a farm.
c/ The farm belongs to one of my uncles living in New Zealand.
20. This is my friend whose dog we’re going to look after.
a/ My only friend has a dog we’re going to look after.’
b/ This is a dog my friend is going to look after.
c/ We’re going to look after one of my friends’ dogs.
21.Penny said that her headaches had got worse that month.
a/ ‘My headaches get worse every month,’ said Penny.
b/ ‘My headache has got worse this month,’ said Penny.
c/ ‘My headache got worse last month,’ said Penny.
22. ‘I haven’t seen Will this month,’ said Emma.
a/ Emma told me that she wouldn’t see Will that month.
b/ Emma told me that she didn’t see Will that month.
c/ Emma told me that she hadn’t seen Will that month.
23. ‘Will you come and help me tomorrow as well?’ Tony asked.
a/ Tony asked if I could go and help him to have as well.
b/ Tony asked if I would go and help him the next day as well.
c/ Tony asked if I would have gone and helped him the next day as well.
24. Diana told me that she wasn’t going to volleyball practice that night.
a/ ‘I won’t go to volleyball practice tonight,’ Diana told me.
b/ ‘I’m not going to volleyball practice tonight,’ Diana told me.
c/ ‘I wasn’t going to volleyball practice tonight,’ Diana told me.
25. ‘Have you all seen this film?’ Andy asked.
a/ Andy asked if we all saw that film.
b/ Andy asked if we had all seen this film. c/ Andy asked if we had all seen that film.
26.Mike works less hard than I do.
a/ I work harder than Mike.
b/ I don’t work as hard as Mike.
c/ I work as hard as Mike.
27. I wish Jane wouldn’t speak so quickly.
a/I wish Jane would speak faster.
b/ I wish Jane didn’t speak so slowly.
c/ I want Jane to speak more slowly.
28. The more I exercise, the thinner I get.
a/ I exercise more than thin people.
b/ I’m not as thin when I exercise.
c/ I get thinner as I exercise more.
29. That’s the least satisfying meal I’ve had in this restaurant.
a/ I’ve had more satisfying meals in other restaurants.
b/ I’ve had meals that were less satisfying in this restaurant.
c/ I’ve never been less satisfied with a meal in this restaurant.
30. The room is getting fuller and fuller.
a/ The room is completely full.
b/ More have come into the room.
c/ The room can’t get any fuller.
31.I wouldn’t have cooked steak if I’d known you were vegetarian.
a/ I cooked steak because I didn’t know you were vegetarian.
b/ I didn’t look because I knew you were vegetarian.
c/ I cooked steak because I knew you were vegetarian.
32. I had my window broken by some vandals last week.
a/ Some vandals had broken my window last week.
b/ Some vandals had my window broken last week.
c/ Some vandals broke my window last week.
33. I fell out with Miranda because she lied to me.
a/ I would have fallen out with Miranda if she had lied to me.
b/ I wouldn’t have fallen out with Miranda if she had lied to me.
c/ I wouldn’t have fallen out with Miranda if she hadn’t lied to me.
34. I’m having my computer serviced on Tuesday.
a/ Someone will service my computer on Tuesday.
b/ Someone is servicing my computer on Tuesday.
c/ I’m servicing my computer on Tuesday.
35. We wouldn’t have had the house painted if it hadn’t been so cheap.
a/ We didn’t have the house painted because it was too cheap.
b/ We wouldn’t have painted the house if it hadn’t been so cheap.
c/ We had the house painted because it wasn’t so cheap.
36.A really nice girl delivered our newspapers last week.
a/ A girl delivered our newspapers last week, which was really nice.
b/ The girl delivering our newspapers last week was really nice.
c/ The girl delivered our really nice newspapers last week.
37. The game released tomorrow is our first one in 3D.
a/ The game which will be released tomorrow is our first one in 3D.
b/ The game which will release tomorrow is our first one in 3D.
c/ The game which is released tomorrow is our first one in 3D.
38. There was little support for the plan, so it was dropped.
a/ The plan was dropped because there wasn’t any support in it.
b/ The plan was dropped because there wasn’t enough support for it.
c/ The plan was dropped because there was some support for it.
39. This photo, taken on a beach in Crete, is one of my favourites.
a/ This photo, which is being taken on a beach in Crete, is one of my favourites.
b/ This photo was being taken on a beach in Crete, which is one of my favourites.
c/ This photo, which was taken on a beach in Crete, is one of my favourites.
40. There weren’t many students at choir practice today.
a/ There were a few students at choir practice today.
b/ There were few students at choir practice today.
c/ There were most of the students at choir practice today.
Unit 14 Question Tags, zdania okolicznikowe (spójniki)
I Wstaw odpowiednie Question Tag:
1.They are studying history, …?
2. He doesn’t like you, …?
3. You went there yesterday, …?
4. She won’t be late for our meeting, …?
5. They haven’t done it yet, …?
6. You can come at five pm, …?
7. He has already finished his project, …?
8. It isn’t very expensive, …?
9. You will be able to come, …?
10. You don’t really believed it, …?
11. You don’t know the answer to question 4, …?
12. I’m your age, …?
13. Nobody has failed the test, …?
14. He always sings in French, …?
15. She took part in Eurovision for the second time, …?
16. He’ll be here when the meeting ends, …?
17. There aren’t any more questions, …?
18. She copied this song, …?
20. The politicians won’t help us, …?
21. You’ve done the quiz, …?
22. Nobody won anything, …?
23. I’m on the list, …?
24. Everybody’s going to be there, …?
25. Let’s think what present we should get for Mary, …?
26. I don’t think she’s into art, she knows hardly anything about it, …
27. There’s no point in getting her an art album then , …?
28. Right. Nobody likes getting stuff they consider useless, …?
29. Last time we bought her a concert ticket and she was really over the moon, …?
30. She must be into music then, …?
31. So, get her one this time too, …?
32. Oh, I’ll try to find something for her. I’m quite inventive, …?
33. We needn’t worry any more, …?
II Połącz zdania za pomocą spójnika w nawiasie:
1.I didn’t remember about her birthday. She was angry with me. (because)
2. Dan and Tina had a huge row yesterday. They managed to make up quickly. (although)
3. First, we need to know the truth. Then we’ll decide what to do. (until)
4. I understand your point of view. I’d like to present mine. (but)
5. I feel quite ill. I’ll have a day off. (as)
6. Despite lack of support, Claire made it to the top. (even though)
7. ‘Body of Proof’ is fascinating. I must see it again. (so)
II Wstaw lub wybierz odpowiedni spójnik:
1.I’ve been to London many Times (but / so / and) I have never visited Kew Gardens.
2. Make sure you switch off all the lights (which / until / before) you go home.
3. I like Ann very much (so / and / but) I wouldn’t go on a long holiday with her.
4. I wanted to have a good seat, (so / because / and) I ordered a ticket online 2 weeks before the concert.
5. (Because / Although / Until) she has never been to an English-speaking country, her English is very fluent.
6. You can’t go out (after / until / while) you’ve cleaned your room.
7. The weather was awful, … we changed our plans and stayed at home.
8. They can’t go out tonight … they don’t have a babysitter to look after their children.
9. … our Grandfather didn’t go to university, he’s very knowledgeable.
10. I wanted to become a musician … my parents persuaded me to study law.
11. I won’t tell you anything … you promise to keep a secret.
I Wybierz słowo, które pasuje do wszystkich trzech luk:
1.*After I had fun, I felt very … for several days.
* My English is very good, but my French is rather …
*This coffee tastes very … - can I make some that’s a bit stronger?
a/ gentle b/ weak c/ quiet
2. *It was very … of you to criticize her paintings so much.
*That’s a very …-looking dog. Keep away from it.
*My uncle is so … - he always buys me cheap birthday presents.
a/ mean b/ dishonest
c/ rude
3. *This milk tastes … - I think it needs throwing away.
*My computer keeps going … today.
*Shirley is so …! She always makes me laugh!
a/ nasty b/ funny c/ weak
4. *That looks like a … injury. You’d better see the doctor.
*You shouldn’t laugh about this – it’s a … matter!
*Do you think John is … about entering for the marathon?
a/ difficult
b/ hard
c/ serious
5. *Cook the soup on a … heat for 30 minutes.
*It was a very … climb up the hill, and we cycled it easily.
*Wanda’s still upset after failing her exam, so be … with her.
a/ gentle b/ modest c/ soft
6.*We try to … all the emails and letters we get from customers.
*I’m speaking to a customer – could you … the phone, Chris?
*What have you been doing all day? Come on, … me!
a/ reply b/ answer
c/ deal with
7. *I … a good salary in my last job but I had to work long hours.
*I put all my money in that bank and it … 6% interest rate.
*I’m going to have a break. I think I’ve … a rest. a/ earned
b/ got
c/ received
8. *Don’t change the … - you haven’t given me an answer.
*There are many books on the … of finding the best career path.
*What … do you want to study at university?
a/ topic b/ question
c/ subject
9. *We’re looking for somebody who is very …
*That was definitely Maria in the café – I’m absolutely …
*… thinking can help you get through the tough times.
a/ sure
b/ positive
c/ enthusiastic
10. *This job in the customer service department involves dealing with the … all the time.
*The palace park is open to the general …
*He disappointed his … with his last concert. It was a disaster.
a/audience
b/ public c/ customers
11.*I got these jeans in the January … so they were really cheap.
*Excuse me, is this vase for …?
*The shop assistants here get 10% of the value of every … they make.
a/ auction
b/ sale
c/ purchase
12. *This is the second message I’ve left on your phone. Please … my call.
*I want to … this jumper because there is a hole in it.
*I’m afraid the manager is away and won’t … until tomorrow.
a/ return b/ give back
c/ reply
13. *Many buskers come and … in Covent Garden.
* Jenny will … an important role in increasing our sales.
*This word processing programme doesn’t … well on my notebook.
a/ play
b/ achieve
c/ perform
14. *I’d like you to … me my money back.
*I’m afraid we don’t … refunds.
*You didn’t need to … me such an expensive present!
a/ take
b/ give
c/ present
15. *Can we drive to the DIY … and get some paint?
*I … all my shoes under the bed.
*This hard disk can … more than a thousand films on it.
a/ shop
b/ centre c/ store
16.*Can you …Suzy from the station?
*I use my smartphone to … emails.
*Could you … all that paper from the floor?
a/ collect
b/ return
c/ pick up
d/ find
17. *I … a lot of programmes to watch later.
*Most websites keep a … of every visit you’ve made.
*I don’t think a CD or MP3 file can sound as good as a vinyl …
a/ record b/ download
c/ store
d/ track
18. *I … all my photos on this hard drive.
*This hard disk recorder can … over 1000 hours of programmes.
*We… wood for the winter months in the basement.
a/ record b/ keep
c/ collect d/ store
19. *I think tablets … laptops when it comes to reading things online.
*Tom will easily … you at that computer game.
*It’s true that lying makes your heart … faster – I can feel it! a/ beat
b/ win
c/ check d/ challenge
20. *This bag can … my laptop and an extra battery.
*You … the tablet in one hand and use the other to swipe up and down.
*We’re going to … a competition – the first prize is a smartphone.
a/ carry b/ have c/ keep
c/ hold
21.*The arsonists tried to … fire to the main school building.
*We need to … off for the airport at 8.00 tomorrrow.
*We’re going to … up a website for my new business.
a/ start
b/ put
c/ set
22. *Two men were arrested for … drugs.
*Mrs Hintley is responsible for … with students’ problems.
*My job involves … with customers.
a/ selling b/ dealing c/ managing
23. *It’s not easy to … cybercriminals because they can use different computers.
*If you ring John now, you’ll just … him before he leaves the house.
*I tried to … the 8.00 train but it was already leaving.
a/ arrest b/ catch c/ get
24.*The burglars managed to … into the house while the owners were on holiday.
*If you … the law, you will be punished.
*I saw him … the window playing football, but I didn’t tell anyone.
a/ break b/ smash c/ strike
25. *I gave the police my … of what had happened.
*Someone must have found the last part for my email …
*The bank said that somebody had taken money from my …
a/ details b/ record c/ account
26.*Detective Smith had his suspicions and was determined to … into the matter.
*’Do you happen to know where my keys are?’ ‘Why don’t you … for them in your room?’
*After his parents’ tragic death in the accident, his aunt and uncle decided to … after him.
a/ get
b/ see
c/ look
d/ check
27. *I … a really old photo of my parents when I was looking for someone else.
*Alastair can … as very serious but he’s good fun really.
*As the bus … the bridge, I realized it wasn’t the one I wanted.
a/ came on b/ came to c/ came across d/ came up
28. *We sell this model of armchairs together with a … stool.
*He is considered one of the best and the most controversial … ball players in history.
*Suddenly, we heard the sound of … steps on the stairs.
a/ foot
b/ floor c/ long
d/ basket
29. *Look at that … bed over there! The tulips look so gorgeous.
*There are a few … pots with plants on my windowsill.
*Jim visited the … shop to buy a bunch of roses for his girlfriend.
a/ water b/ plant c/ wooden d/ flower
30. *The accident happened because the driver in that car went through a red …
*Let’s replace this … bulb with an energy-saving one.
*This … shade looks so old-fashioned.
a/ fire
b/ glass c/ line
d/ light
II Wybierz zdanie zastępujące podkreślony fragment.
1.I’m as experienced as Damien at doing stunts.
a/ I have the same amount of experience as Damien. b/ Damien has more experience than me. c/ I have more experience than Damien.
2. Of all the horror films I’ve seen, that was the scariest.
a/ that was as scary as the others
b/ that was scarier than the others
c/ the others were scarier
3. In my opinion, cycling is not as dangerous as riding a motorbike.
a/ riding a motorbike is more dangerous than cycling
b/ riding a motorbike is less dangerous that cycling
c/ cycling is more dangerous than riding a motorbike
4.I wish I wasn’t so short – then I could be a model.
a/ If I was a bit shorter
b/ I wish I wasn’t taller
c/ I’d like to be taller
5. I wish we had a tennis court. I can’t practice often enough.
a/ We had a tennis court.
b/ I’d go to a tennis court.
c/ I’d be happy if we had a tennis court.
6. I’d go and live in Mexico if I spoke better Spanish.
a/ but my Spanish isn’t good enough.
b/ but I don’t speak Spanish.
c/ because I speak Spanish well.
7. If you studied harder, then you’d do better at school.
a/ If studying wasn’t hard
b/ If you weren’t so lazy in your studies
c/ You needn’t study harder
8.It’s six o’clock already. I wish we didn’t have to leave.
a/ I’m sorry we have to leave. b/ We don’t need to leave.
c/ It’s a shame we don’t have to leave.
9.Volvo cars are made in Sweden.
a/ They are making Volvo cars b/ They made Volvo cars
c/ They make Volvo cars
10. Marconi didn’t invent the radio – most people agree that Nicola Tesla invented it.
a/ The radio hadn’t been invented by Marconi b/ The radio wasn’t invented by Marconi
c/ The radio hasn’t been invented by Marconi
11. Your order will be delivered to you by next Thursday.
a/ We will deliver your order
b/ We are delivering
c/ We deliver your order
12. They’ve cancelled their concert because of bad weather.
a/ The concert will be cancelled
b/ The concert was cancelled
c/ The concert has been cancelled
13. The car was stolen and it hasn’t been found yet.
a/ It is still missing b/ They’ve found it c/ They’ll find it
14.It’s possible that your pavements will not agree to us camping together.
a/ Your parents will not
b/ Your parents might not
c/ Your parents probably won’t
15. If we take that route, it could take a lot longer.
a/ probably won’t
b/ may not
c/ will possibly
16.Martin will finish painting the bedroom on Saturday.
a/ won’t have painted the bedroom by Saturday.
b/ will have painted the bedroom by Saturday.
c/ will be painting the bedroom on Saturday
17. I don’t think I can come to the picnic tomorrow.
a/ maybe able to
b/ think I couldn’t
c/ probably won’t
18.Don’t call me in half an hour – I’ll be watching the football game.
a/ the football game will have started.
b/ the football game will be starting.
c/ I’ll have watched the football.
19.I’m sure it’s summer, because they are wearing shorts and T-shirts.
a/ It’s possible that it’s summer
b/ It could be summer
c/ It must be summer
20. It might be a complicated maths problem because the students look as if they are concentrating hard.
a/ It certainly looks like
b/ It’s difficult to say if it is
c/ It’s possible that it’s
21. I don’t think that she knows how to use the device.
a/ I doubt that she knows
b/ I can’t be sure if she knows c/ It looks like she knows
22. The audience can’t be very interested in the show. First of all, some of them are yawning.
a/ Another thing is b/ For one thing
c/ The funny thing is
23. It could be that she’s teaching her little granddaughter to cook.
a/ Another possibility is that
b/ I’m pretty certain that
c/ Actually
24.Don’t let them interrupt – just keep talking.
a/ go on talk
b/ end up talking
c/ go on talking
25. Bob never stops complaining about his appearance, which gets on my nerves.
a/ is always complaining
b/ is complaining
c/ complains
26. What is your opinion on installing CCTV cameras in our school?
a/ are you thinking about
b/ do you consider c/ do you think about
27. Sorry, I forgot to give you your DVD back yesterday.
a/ didn’t remember giving
b/ didn’t remember to give
c/ remembered not to give
28. Do you fancy going to see the band live on Saturday?
a/ mean to go
b/ like going
c/ feel like going
29.It’s possible that your parents will not agree to us going camping together.
a/ Your parents will not
b/ Your parents might not
c/ Your parents probably won’t
30. If we take that route, it could take a lot longer.
a/ probably won’t
b/ may not
c/ will possibly
31. Martin will finish painting the bedroom on Saturday.
a/ won’t have painted the bedroom on Saturday b/ will have painted the bedroom by Saturday c/ will be painting the bedroom on Saturday.
32. I don’t think I can come to the picnic tomorrow.
a/ may be able to
b/ think I couldn’t
c/ probably won’t
33. Don’t call me in half an hour – I’ll be watching the football game.
a/ the football game will have started
b/ the football game will be starting
c/ I’ll have watched the football game
III Wybierz odpowiedź, która jest najlepszym tłumaczeniem fragment w nawiasie:
1.There aren’t (wiele) rubbish bins in the centre.
a/ any
b/ many c/ some
2. Hurry up! There isn’t (wiele czasu) left.
a/ much time
b/ any time
c/ many times
3. We’re having (kilka problemów) with the new computer system.
a/ any problems
b/ a little problem
c/ a few problems
4. There are (wiele świateł ruchu drogowego) in this town.
a/ few traffic lights b/ more traffic lights
c/ a lot of traffic lights
5. I think there are (kiełbaski) in the fridge.
a/ any sausages
b/ no sausages
c/ some sausages
6.I’m (wielkim fanem) talent shows.
a/ a big fan of
b/ a big fan about
c/ a big fan for
7. I knew what was going to happen (w zakończeniu) of the film.
a/ at the end of
b/ in the end of
c/ to the end of
8. There is a very (zabawny talk-show) on TV on Friday night.
a/ interesting current affairs programme
b/ entertaining quiz show
c/ funny chat show
9. I thought her last film was (przereklamowany).
a/ overadvertised
b/ overrated
c/ too good
10. You have to pay attention because the film (cechuje szybka akcja). a/ moves a lot
b/ is extremely moving
c/ is very fast-moving
11.Arabs often (jedzą palcami). a/ eat by their fingers
b/ eat with their fingers
c/ eat from their fingers
12. I knew it was a joke when Paul (do mnie mrugnął).
a/ gave me a shrug b/ gave me a hug
c/ gave me a wink
13. She asked the children to sit on the floor (ze skrzyżowanymi nogami).
a/ with their legs crossed
b/ with their legs folded
c/ with their legs straight
14. I want everyone to (siedzieć prosto).
a/ sit down straight b/ sit up straight
c/ sit back straight
15. As our ship left, the people watching (pomachali nam).
a/ waved at us
b/ pointed at us
c/ beckoned to us
16.It sounds like a really good book from the description on the (tylniej okładce).
a/ back cover
b/ last page c/ contents page
17. I had a few problems getting the camera to work, but luckily the (instrukcja obsługi) was very clear.
a/ guidebook
b/ manual
c/ manuscript
18. This book (została wydana) by Oxford University Press.
a/ was printed
b/ was published
c/ was written
19. We found a really good (przewodnik turystyczny) for our trip to Paris. a/ atlas
b/ manual
c/ guidebook
20. You can download some ebooks (bezpłatnie).
a/ free off charge
b/ free from charge c/ free of charge
21.(Nie padał deszcz) when I left home, so I didn’t bring an umbrella with me. a/ It didn’t rain b/ It wasn’t raining
c/ It hadn’t rained
22. (Czy Paweł skończył) his homework before he went out?
a/ Has Paweł finished
b/ Was Paweł finishing c/ Had Paweł finished
23. (Czy czytałeś) a lot of comics when you were younger?
a/ Did you use to read b/ Were you reading
c/ Had you read
24. I was talking to Anna but I knew she (nie słuchała).
a/ wasn’t listening b/ didn’t listen
c/ hadn’t listened
25. Jo (kiedyś nie była) so lazy – what has happened to her? a/ didn’t use to be b/ didn’t get used to being
c/ wasn’t used to being
26.Ellen’s bike isn’t new – she (ma go już) for six months.
a/ had already had it
b/ already has it c/ has already had it
27. As a child, she (nigdy nie spodziewałą się) to become a supermodel. Now she is 40 and still extremely popular.
a/ never expected
b/ has never expected
c/ was never expected
28. She (nie zwykłą jadać) seafood when she was younger. Now she’s quite fond of it, especially shellfish.
a/ hasn’t been used to eating
b/ wasn’t eating
c/ didn’t use to eat
29. (Czy kiedykolwiek miałaś) driving lessons when you were a student?
a/ Have you ever taken
b/ Did you ever take
c/ Had you ever taken
30. I (czekam) here for an hour. Where are you?
a/ ‘ve been waiting b/ ‘ve waited
c/ am waiting
31.Only two new types of antibiotics (wynaleziono) since 1968. a/ have been invented
b/ were invented
c/ are invented
32. Where do you think the 2020 Olympic Games (się odbędą)? a/ are held
b/ are being held
c/ will be held
33. (Nikt niczego nie kupił) when we all went shopping this morning!
a/ Nobody bought everything
b/ Nobody bought nothing
c/ Nobody bought anything
34. Audio cassettes (wciąż były sprzedawane) in 2000.
a/ were still being sold
b/ have still been sold
c/ had still been sold
35. Around 140 million bananas (są zjadane) in the UK every week.
a/ are eating
b/ have been eaten c/ are eaten
36.I’m sorry but these hard drives are (wyprzedane) at the moment.
a/ out of stock
b/ in stock
c/ stocked
37. If we’d had money, we (roztrwonilibyśmy je na) things like parties.
a/ would have paid it on
b/ would have wasted it on
c/ would have spent it on
38. (Zamierzam oddać) the money I owe my sister.
a/ I’m planning to give up
b/ I intend to give for
c/ I’m going to give back
39. I (pożyczyłem mu troche pieniędzy) yesterday.
a/ borrowed him some money b/ lent him some money c/ paid him some money
40. My friends and I are waiting for January. It’s the time when you get (wiele okazji) in the winter sales.
a/ a lot of bargains b/ a lot of reductions
c/ a lot of occasions