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Listening
1 01 Listen to four people talking about a social event they recently attended. Match statements A‒E with
speakers 1‒4. There is one extra statement.
This speaker
A had a role in arranging the event.
B left the event early due to an argument.
C tried unsuccessfully to get the party going.
D lied to try to avoid going to a party.
E was surprised at how exciting the event was.
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Reading
2 Read the two texts about live action role-playing games and choose the correct answers.
Text 1
After a long drive, Ann and I reached the spot where ‘How did you find this place?’, Ann whispered as if afraid
the live action role-playing (LARP) game was going to to speak out loud. ‘It’s so atmospheric’. I couldn’t agree
take place. In the car, I’d had the time to outline to Ann with her more. Despite its remote location that meant
the story conceived by our Game Master. As an already some of the players had to drive long hours to get there,
experienced LARP player, she quickly got the hang of it, a more suitable place to stage the event could hardly
although it was going to be her first game of Vampire the have been chosen. From the hall, we went upstairs to
Masquerade. My character had a pause for this episode, report to the Game Master and meet the others.
but due to the large number of non-player characters After some quick introductions, our part of the briefing
needed, I’d agreed to go and take Ann along to help began. The Game Master started by going through
stage the event. This time, we were both supposed to the game rules which defined the ways how the player
play some minor roles of modern teenagers and were and non-player characters should interact with each
allowed to wear some casual everyday clothes. other. As a result of having been a player character in
We reached the spot quite early, with ample time to the other episodes, I was quickly given some individual
take a stroll around the property so that Ann could instructions only needed for this particular game and
get familiar with the setting. We left whatever little was asked to leave the room so that I wouldn’t find
luggage we had in the car and first walked around the out too much about the future events of the plot.
vast overgrown garden surrounding the old mansion. This was fine because I went downstairs to have some
I could see Ann was impressed. Then we went inside the coffee and sandwiches before the game started. A few
house. The interior, which must have once been lavishly actual players were already there, so we had a chat
decorated, was now falling into a state of disrepair, with while they were waiting for their individual briefings to
paint falling off the walls and some broken furniture. take place.
1 From the first paragraph, we learn that Ann 3 The narrator left the briefing
a had never taken part in LARP events before. a because she needed some refreshments before
b hadn’t been familiar with the plot of the game. the event.
c had participated in the earlier stages of the event. b in order to speak to the other players.
d had difficulty understanding the game system. c as she didn’t have to learn about the rules
of the game.
2 Which of the following is not true about the location
d after she had received some special guidance.
of the game?
a It must have been a glamorous place in the past.
b It was no longer in very good condition.
c It was conveniently located for the players to reach.
d It was well-chosen to suit the atmosphere
of the event.
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Text 2
Everything about LARP evades definition, classification universe of The Lord of the Rings, from the medieval to
or categorisation, except perhaps for the acronym a post-apocalyptic world. Some LARP events are short,
itself. Without any ambiguity, it stands for live action lasting only several hours whereas others might go on
role-playing game, although the events themselves for days or even weeks.
are also sometimes referred to as live role-playing, So, what is it that usually happens during a LARP game?
interactive literature or free form role-playing. The Basically, the player personifies a character, assuming
inspiration for LARP games most frequently comes all of their characteristics, including the outfit, the
from computer or pen-and-paper game systems and character’s role in the game and often their unique
sometimes from films or books, and each game can features. As the players move through the plot created
feature a multitude of variable characteristics. To begin by the Game Master, who also sets the rules of the
with, while the majority of LARP events are organised game, they interact with either one another or the non-
purely for the fun of it, the games might also be held player characters (NPCs), who are supposed to create
for educational, military or even therapeutic purposes. a special atmosphere or provide essential information.
The setting may also vary significantly, ranging from Each of the player characters is given an objective that
the perfectly ordinary modern world to the fantasy they need to achieve during the game.
4 According to the first paragraph, most LARP events 5 From both texts, we learn that
are mainly a LARP events may feature both player
a set in imaginary worlds. and non-player characters.
b organised to last a short period of time. b special costumes are required for each character
c held for the enjoyment of the participants. in the game.
d based on literary works. c the Game Master gives individual guidance
to each player.
d each event requires a large number of NPCs.
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Language functions
3 Translate the Polish parts of the sentences in brackets 3 My former classmates are organising a ____________
into English. - ____________ next Saturday, and I’m definitely
going!
1 The man in the photo ___________________________ I’m really looking forward to chatting to them again
(wygląda jak gdyby) he’s annoyed. about the good old days!
2 It is a ___________________________ (powszechne 4 We had a party yesterday and made a ____________
błędne przekonanie) that young people are not of it! It finished well after 3 a.m.!
interested in sport.
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3 The new leisure centre will be
___________________________ (korzystne) for the
5 Replace the words or phrases in brackets with suitable
local community.
words so that the meaning of the sentence remains
4 ___________________________ (Sądząc po) their
the same. The first letters have been given.
faces, the people are scared of something.
5 The author of the article 1 Today is may parent’s wedding a____________
___________________________ (twierdzi) that social (a date when you celebrate something important),
media do more harm than good. so I have to be home on time.
2 My friends are organising a b____________
__ / 5 s____________ (a party given before a child is born)
Vocabulary for Mary this weekend.
3 There will be an official r____________ (formal party)
4 Complete the sentences with appropriate words.
for the new president.
1 It’s a good idea to ____________ a venue in advance 4 We’re preparing a r____________ (when someone
because you might not find a suitable restaurant stops working because they’ve reached a certain
or club later on. age) party for the head of our department.
2 I’m having a party next week, so I’m going to __ / 4
____________ it up as an event on social media.
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6 Read the definitions and write the correct words. 9 Complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first. Use appropriate modal verbs.
1 a game for two people, played on a board with
black and white squares using 24 round pieces: 1 It’s obvious they didn’t know about the incident.
____________
They ___________________________ about
2 a children’s game where they jump between squares the incident.
drawn on the ground: ____________
2 Lotta is possibly working late tonight.
3 a game where two teams pull the opposite ends
Lotta ___________________________ late tonight.
of a rope: ____________
3 I’m sure they’ve got back home.
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4 Perhaps Jim has other plans.
7 Complete the sentences with appropriate words.
Some letters have been given. Jim ___________________________ other plans.
5 Maybe your sister left the party early.
1 I’m not planning to go out tonight. I’d rather have
a _ u _ _ _ night in for a change. Your sister ___________________________ the party
early.
2 I wasn’t keen on doing the bungee jump but my __ / 5
friends persuaded me to _ _ _ e a go at it.
3 When I meet my cousin, Petra, we always have a real
_ _ u _ h together. We really enjoy each other’s English in use
company.
4 Here’s to the _ _ w _ _ w _ _ s! May their marriage 10 Complete the sentences using the prompts in
be a long and happy one! brackets.
__ / 4 1 I __________________ (not feel like / watch) TV last
night, so I went out for a walk.
2 Our English teacher often __________________
Grammar (encourage / us / read) authentic materials in English.
8 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the 3 I think that I __________________ (need / avoid /
verbs in brackets. drink) coffee in the evening because I haven’t been
sleeping well.
Hi Max,
4 I had to go away for a few weeks, and I couldn’t
Thanks again for letting me stay with you last month. take the dog along, but fortunately my friends
I 1____________ (have) a really brilliant time! __________________ (offer / take) care of her.
I’m sorry it 2____________ (take) me so long to write to
you, but since I 3____________ (come) back home, 5 My dad is kind of strict with me and my sister. He
I 4____________ (spend) most of my time helping my __________________ (not let / us / stay) at parties till
dad around the house. For example, for the last three late.
days, we 5____________ (clear) out the basement! __ / 5
I can’t believe that we 6____________ (collect) so much
unnecessary stuff over the years! Anyway, school starts
in a few days, so I’ll have a rest at last (LOL). Writing
Write back soon,
Andy 11 Read the instructions and do the writing task.
__ / 6 Niedawno przeczytałeś/przeczytałaś artykuł, którego
autor/autorka uważa, że młodzież niechętnie integruje
się ze znajomymi z klasy. Nie zgadzasz się z tym. Napisz
list do redakcji (200–250 słów), w którym opiszesz
klasową imprezę integracyjną, w której niedawno
brałeś/brałaś udział, oraz wyjaśnisz, dlaczego dla Twoich
znajomych udział w takich wydarzeniach jest ważny.
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