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1 04 Usłyszysz dwukrotnie wypowiedź na temat marnowania jedzenia. Na podstawie informacji

zawartych w nagraniu odpowiedz na pytania 1–4, tak aby jak najbardziej precyzyjnie oddać sens
wysłuchanego tekstu. Na pytania należy odpowiedzieć w języku angielskim.
1 What role did Millie have on her first bin raid?

2 What aspect of the first bin raid was disappointing to Millie?

3 What does the café called Waste Kitchen do that is different to other local cafés?

4 What was the result of supermarkets reducing the prices of more items of food?

2 Przeczytaj dwa teksty. Wykonaj zadania 1–8 zgodnie z poleceniami.

Tekst 1

I followed still, up a very narrow staircase to
the attics, and thence by a ladder and through
a trap-door to the roof of the hall. I was now on
a level with the crow colony, and could see into
their nests. Leaning over and looking far down, I
surveyed the grounds laid out like a map: the bright
and velvet lawn adjacent to the grey base of the
mansion; the field, wide as a park, dotted with its
ancient timber; the wood, divided by a path visibly
overgrown, greener with moss than the trees were
with foliage; the church at the gates, the road, the
tranquil hills, all reposing in the autumn day’s sun;
the horizon bounded by the sky, which was azure,
marbled with pearly white. No feature in the scene
was extraordinary, but all was pleasing. When I
turned from it and repassed the trap-door, I could
scarcely see my way down the ladder; the attic
seemed black as night compared with that arch
of blue air to which I had been looking up, and to
that sunlit scene of grove, pasture, and green hill,
of which the hall was the centre, and over which I
had been gazing with delight.
Mrs. Fairfax stayed behind a moment to fasten the
trap-door; with some difficulty, I found the outlet
from the attic, and proceeded to descend the
narrow staircase. I lingered in the long passage to
which this led, separating the front and back rooms
of the third storey: narrow, low, and dim, with only
one little window at the far end, and looking, with
its two rows of small black doors all shut, like a
corridor in some criminal’s castle.
While I paced softly on, the last sound I expected
to hear in so still a region, a laugh, struck my ear. It
was a curious laugh; distinct, formal, and without
joy. I stopped: the sound ceased, only for an instant;
it began again, louder: for at first, though distinct,
it was very low. Then it became louder and seemed
to wake an echo in every lonely chamber; though it
originated but in one, and I could have pointed out
the door whence the accents issued.
‘Mrs. Fairfax!’ I called out: for I now heard her
descending the great stairs. ‘Did you hear that loud
laugh? Who is it?’
‘Some of the servants, very likely,’ she answered:
‘perhaps Grace Poole.’
‘Did you hear it?’ I again inquired.
‘Yes, plainly: I often hear her: she sews in one of
these rooms. Sometimes Leah is with her; they are
frequently noisy together.’ The laugh was repeated
in its low, syllabic tone, and terminated in an odd
murmur.
‘Grace!’ exclaimed Mrs. Fairfax. I really did not
expect any Grace to answer …
Adapted from ‘Jane Eyre’ by Charlotte Brontë

W zadaniach 1–4 z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, zgodną z treścią tekstu.

Zakreśl jedną z liter: A, B, C albo D.
1 The most likely reason that the narrator finds it difficult to see down the ladder is because
A there is no light to guide her.
B she has poor eyesight.
C her eyes have not yet adjusted.
D she is scared of heights.
2 Which aspect does NOT give the narrator a negative impression of the third floor?
A the window
B the corridor
C the staircase
D the doors
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3 How does the narrator feel about the laughter that she hears?
A She thinks that it is out of place.
B She is unsure where it originates from.
C She thinks it is caused by more than one person.
D She believes that the person responsible for it is amused by her.
4 Why does Mrs. Fairfax say ‘Grace’?
A To put a stop to the laughter.
B Because she is unsure who is laughing.
C Because she is concerned by the noise.
D To prove she is telling the truth.
Tekst 2

Hawaiian Steps
Plans are being made to remove a famous mountain staircase in Hawaii, which is known
as the stairway to heaven. The staircase comprises almost 4,000 steps and carries people
across the Oahu’s Ko’olau mountain range with spectacular views along the way.
The staircase was originally built to provide access to a radio transmitting system in the
Haʻikū Valley, which was built in 1942. The location was chosen due to its topography.
The planners needed a place at a high altitude that was sufficiently flat to build the radio
station and the Haʻikū Valley, with an elevation of about 2,000 feet, proved to be the
perfect place. However, getting to that particular destination was difficult so the project
enlisted the help of two renowned climbers, Bill Adams and Louis Otto, to construct the
initial staircase.
Although not originally designed as a tourist attraction, the staircase became a place of
pilgrimage for many travellers to Hawaii. However, the stairs were not maintained and
having fallen into disrepair, they were closed to the public in 1987 with access to them
prohibited. Despite signs that deter entry and a potential fine of $1,000, the stairs are
still a magnet to travellers, some of whom post pictures and videos of themselves on the
staircase thus encouraging other thrill seekers to the location.
The government of Hawaii cited trespassing as one reason for the proposed removal of
the stairs. Another reason was public safety, however, unofficially the staircase provides
one of the safest trails to go hiking in Hawaii, and there has never been an accident on
them. In fact, some locals think the removal of the stairs will result in accidents as people
will want to hike in a region which will essentially be dangerous without the staircase.
Many locals lament the proposed removal of the stairs for a number of reasons, including
their historical importance, and a group called Friends of Haʻikū Stairs opposes their
removal saying that it defies logic when there is so much support for the stairs, both
locally and internationally. This group has put together a plan which proposes charging an
entrance fee. This would not only cover the maintenance of the staircase, but would also
generate an income for Hawaii.

Uzupełnij luki w zdaniach 5–8 zgodnie z treścią tekstu, tak aby jak najbardziej precyzyjnie oddać jego sens.
Luki należy uzupełnić w języku angielskim.
5 The radio station was constructed in the Haʻikū Valley as it had an area
enough at the ideal altitude.
6 The stairs continue to be for travellers although entry to them is now
forbidden.
7 Locals dispute the government’s claims that the Haʻikū Stairs are unsafe and say that the stairs are one of the
least dangerous in Hawaii.
8 The Friends of Haʻikū Stairs say that the money made by charging visitors to the stairs would help to
the stairs, as well as provide a profit for Hawaii.

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3 Przeczytaj tekst. Uzupełnij każdą lukę (1–5) jednym wyrazem, tak aby powstał spójny i logiczny tekst.
Wymagana jest pełna poprawność gramatyczna i ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów.

The Potato
The potato has not always been a popular vegetable despite 1 a staple in most
countries around the world. On its introduction to Prussia in 1756, the public were suspicious and
refused to try it. Frederick the Great, however, tried several different tactics to convince his subjects to
do otherwise, such as releasing propaganda that praised the virtues of the potato. When this failed
to convince people, he resorted 2 more underhand methods. He 3
certain fields planted with potatoes, then guarded by his men. When people saw the fields, they
assumed that the crop must be very important to be guarded in 4 manner. However,
it resulted in people stealing the crop to grow potatoes for themselves, which was exactly what
Frederick the Great intended. 5 essence, he had used exclusivity to promote the
potato to the masses.

4 Uzupełnij luki (1–5) właściwymi formami utworzonymi od wyrazów w nawiasach, tak aby otrzymać spójny,
logiczny, poprawny gramatycznie i ortograficznie tekst.

Planned Obsolescence
Planned obsolescence is when something is designed to be replaced after a short period of time rather than
to last for a long time. It’s a factor in all types of electrical equipment, but it’s particularly 1
(APPLY) to mobile phones. Looking at it from a company’s perspective, it’s in their interest to make phones
that need to be replaced as it helps them to sell more products. Slight changes may be all that’s necessary to
make a new model of phone 2 (DESIRE). This could be an update to the phone casing or an
3
(IMPROVE) to the functionality and speed. However, society is starting to see a backlash
against having to 4 (CONSTANT) replace phones, due to the cost and environmental
impact. More and more people are keeping their existing phones for as long as possible and one company is
designing phones that can be repaired and 5 (GRADE) to keep them from being disposed of.

5 W zdaniach 1–3 wpisz obok numeru zdania wyraz, 6 Uzupełnij zdania 1–6. Wykorzystaj w odpowiedniej
który poprawnie uzupełnia wszystkie trzy zdania. formie podane w nawiasach wyrazy. Nie należy
Wymagana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna zmieniać kolejności podanych wyrazów, trzeba
wpisywanych wyrazów. natomiast – jeżeli jest to konieczne – dodać
1 inne wyrazy, tak aby otrzymać logiczne
After living in France for ten years, she has a very i gramatycznie poprawne zdania. Wymagana jest
good … of French. pełna poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych
I think the championship is within your … if you fragmentów.
just train a little bit harder. Uwaga: w każdą lukę możesz wpisać maksymalnie
You need to hold the bat with a firm … so that it cztery wyrazy, wliczając w to wyrazy już podane.
doesn’t slip out of your hand. 1 Sue (may / not / listen)
2 the advice that I gave her last week.
The company has grown steadily since its … in 1965. 2 Jack’s parents regret not (be / able / afford)
The course will provide you with a strong … for music lessons for him
your future studies. when he was growing up.
There is one particular … that supports this 3 I wish you (tell / me)
worthwhile cause. your plans when I saw you last month.
3 4 Under no circumstances should this (medicine /
I understand that this isn’t good news so I’ll give take out) of the fridge.
you some time to … things before we discuss the 5 Diana is always posting on social media and she
details. enjoys (be / write) by
Once you’ve submitted your application, the her followers.
company will … it within three working days. 6 Rob (deny / take / confident)
The farmer is intending to … this crop into documents out of the office.
apple juice.

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Audio script can pass on out of date food. There’s also more
discounting going on in stores now. Previously,
04
supermarkets thought that having too much
Man We have Millie Harvey in the studio today. Millie
discounted food would reduce their profits, but
runs a food bank for families who can’t afford
in fact, the opposite seems to have happened so
to buy food. She’s also an activist who helps to
that has been an unexpected bonus for them.
raise awareness of supermarket waste. Hi Millie.
Man So it’s a win-win situation for supermarkets and
Woman Hi!
charities.
Man Can you explain how you first became aware of
Woman It is indeed!
supermarket waste?
Woman Well, actually, it was when I was studying at Uni KEY
and I overheard some other students talking 1
about going on a bin raid. That’s when you look 1 (she was) an observer
through the contents of a supermarket bin to 2 some food was ruined
see if any food is salvageable. I was fascinated, 3 It lets customers pay what they can afford.
so I went with them on their next raid. 4 their profits increased
Man And what happened? 2
1 C
Woman Well, actually, there’s quite a knack to searching
2 C
through bins. Luckily, the students I went with
3 A
knew the shift patterns of the security guards
4 D
so I didn’t have to act as a lookout. That meant
5 (of land) flat
that I could concentrate on observing how to
6 a magnet / an attraction
do it. When it was safe to do so, the students
7 hiking trails
manoeuvred themselves over the bins and
8 maintain
pulled out plenty of perfectly good food. There
3
were litres of oil, fresh fruit and vegetables
1 being
wrapped in plastic. It was frustrating that some
2 to
food had been ruined by being thrown away,
3 had / got
but there was still so much that was usable.
4 this / that
Man Is this what led to you becoming an activist?
5 In
Woman It definitely played a part, yes. Immediately 4
after that first bin raid we took the food that 1 applicable
we’d found home and had a kind of informal 2 desirable
dinner party for our friends to highlight the 3 improvement
problem. We didn’t tell them that all the 4 constantly
ingredients had come from a bin until they’d 5 upgraded
eaten the food. This could’ve been a risky thing 5
to do, but actually all of our guests thought it 1 grasp
was incredible when we told them. It actually 2 foundation
inspired two of our guests to open a café called 3 process
Waste Kitchen that makes food using discarded 6
ingredients and they only expect people to pay 1 may / might not have listened
what they can afford, which is something that 2 being able to afford
no other café does in the area. 3 had told me
Man And how else did you get involved? 4 medicine be taken out
Woman Well, I went on other bin raids and started 5 being written to / about
making videos of our excursions to put on social 6 denied taking / having taken confidential
media and I tagged the supermarkets in my
posts. I also sent emails to the relevant chief
executives to highlight the problem to them.
To be fair, many didn’t realize the extent of what
was happening. Most supermarkets now have
agreements with local food charities so they

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