SKILLS 19.02.

2024

ZADANIE 1

Track 12 Usłyszysz dwukrotnie tekst o wynalazcy. Na podstawie informacji zawartych w

nagraniu uzupełnij luki w zdaniach 1.1.–1.4., tak aby jak najbardziej precyzyjnie oddać sens

wysłuchanego tekstu. Luki należy uzupełnić w języku angielskim.

Walter Hunt and his inventions

1.1 Walter Hunt is an example of an inventor who was good at inventing things but wasn’t

________________.

1.2 To pay off his debt, Walter Hunt sold his invention for ________________.

1.3 Walter didn’t patent his sewing machine because he was afraid that many people would

_______________.

1.4 In some countries, the safety pin is supposed to ________________ or protect children against

evil.

ZADANIE 2

Track 13 Usłyszysz dwukrotnie wypowiedzi czterech osób mówiących o swojej osobowości.

Do każdej wypowiedzi (2.1.–2.4.) dopasuj odpowiadające jej zdanie (A–E). Wpisz rozwiązania do

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

This speaker

A has unsuccessfully tried to change one of his/her bad qualities.

B would like to be more popular with other people.

C feels that other people’s opinions about him/her are mostly right.

D says that he/she doesn’t make new friends easily.

E criticises his/her inability to cope with difficulties.

2.1. _______ 2.2. _______ 2.3. _______ 2.4. _______

ZADANIE 3

Track 14 Usłyszysz dwukrotnie trzy teksty. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, zgodną z

treścią nagrania.

W zadaniach 3.1.–3.2. zakreśl jedną z liter: A, B albo C.

Tekst 1

3.1. What does Mr Roberts want to do?

A Make an apology.

B Accept an offer.

C Make a complaint.

Tekst 2

3.2. Which of the following is stated in the dialogue as a fact, not an opinion?

A You don’t need any work experience with children to apply.

B The company is a good workplace for students.

C The job is well-paid.

W zadaniach 3.3.–3.6. zakreśl jedną z liter: A, B, C albo D.

Tekst 3

3.3. Most of Paul’s daily duties involve

A organising meetings for students.

B giving advice to individual students.

 C dealing with some formal documents.

D working on a section of the university website.

3.4. Which of the following is not true about the finance planner?

A It doesn’t include personal expenses.

B It is divided into two main sections.

C It is prepared for a monthly budget.

D It is available on the university website.

3.5. Paul says that students’ financial difficulties are most often caused by their inability to

A get a well-paid job.

B manage their expenses.

C give up their old habits.

D spend less on their social life.

3.6. During the interview, Paul mainly talks about

A various financial issues connected with student life.

B practical tips for students to avoid financial problems.

C the advantages and disadvantages of studying and working.

D different programmes that offer financial help to students.

ZADANIE 4

Przeczytaj tekst. Odpowiedz na pytania 4.1.–4.4. Na pytania należy odpowiedzieć w języku

angielskim.

I had really been looking forward to moving from my small flat in the suburbs into something bigger and

much more comfortable in the city centre. It had taken me ages to find the right place, and when I finally
signed the contract to buy the flat I was the happiest person on earth. My previous flat was fine, I guess,

but it was in the suburbs and I felt I was missing out on the cultural life. The new flat was close to all the

galleries, cinemas and concert venues, which got me super excited. The amenities were also good, all the

shops were within easy walking distance and there was a good selection of places to eat. Not to mention

the flat itself, which was spacious but cosy, with high ceilings and a great terrace.

It was great while it lasted, though, because the good life was promptly ruined when a new neighbour

moved next door. At first I didn’t mind all the renovation work that needed to be done in his apartment – I

understood that he had the right to redecorate it as he pleased. However, it lasted for months on end and

the constant noise that went with the works started driving me mad. Then there was the housewarming

party he organized one weekend, following which me and a few other neighbours found piles of rubbish

left on our door mats and in the hall. His flat was always full of people playing loud music and throwing

all night parties, with a bunch of people I didn’t know practically at my doorstep. The final straw was

when I tried to talk to him about it and I simply lost my temper – I banged on his door and we had a

massive row. Needless to say, his behaviour didn’t change one bit and he was back to his usual ways in

no time.

I realise now it might have been a bit foolish on my part, but I really couldn’t control myself any more.

However, ever since that incident, he’s applied different tactics: he now stops making noise at 10 p.m. so

I can’t make a formal complaint to the residents’ committee. But before ten, it’s like living inside a coffee

grinder. Worst of all is that, as I work remotely, the quality of my work has suffered badly because I’m

finding this situation unbearable. I don’t see how I would be able to live in these conditions much longer.

I think I may have to sell the place and move elsewhere, because my neighbour’s attitude isn’t likely to

change.

4.1. Why was the woman looking forward to moving to a new place?

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4.2. What did the author find particularly annoying?

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4.3. What was the outcome of the argument the author had with her neighbour?

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4.4. What is the biggest problem for the author now?

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