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Contents
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Module 1 ...................................................................................................................... p. 4
Module 2 ..................................................................................................................... p. 7
Module 3 ..................................................................................................................... p. 10
Module 4 ..................................................................................................................... p. 13
Module 5 ..................................................................................................................... p. 16
Module 6 ..................................................................................................................... p. 20
Module 7 ..................................................................................................................... p. 23
Module 8 ..................................................................................................................... p. 26

Dictation ..................................................................................................................... p. 30

Grammar bank key ...................................................................................................... p. 30

Appendix1 .................................................................................................................. p. 39

Word Distractors ......................................................................................................... p. 39

Vocabulary bank key ................................................................................................... p. 40

Audioscripts ................................................................................................................ p. 42
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Module 1 6 1 up 2 away 3 in 4 away 5 out

1a – Reading (pp. 4-5) 7 1 scruffy 3 elegant 5 ugly

1 a) Ss’ read and pay attention to underlined words. 2 cute 4 pretty 6 handsome

b) The correct answer is D. ‘Unusual’ is paraphrased to 8 A 1 T-shirt 3 jeans 5 casual

‘with a difference’ and ‘the people who compete’ is 2 shirt 4 shoes
paraphrased to ‘the contestants’
B 1 suit 2 tie 3 smart
2 1 Β 2 D 3 C 4 B 5 A C 1 coat 2 boots 3 belt 4 scarf

3 Para A: participants – contestants (n), lively – busy 9 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 C

(adj), plans – preparations (n)
Para B: embarrassed – ashamed (adj), defend – 10 1 jumper 3 jeans 5 earrings
protect (v), value – importance (n), rough – 2 glasses 4 necklace
harsh (adj)
Para C: qualities – characteristics (n), shiny – bright 11 1 messy 5 appearance 9 dishonest
(adj), variety – selection (n) 2 lonely 6 responsibility 10 shocking
Para D: striking – eye-catching (adj), appealing – 3 insecure 7 popularised
attractive (adj), display – show off (v) 4 interesting 8 properly
Para E: spinning – whirling (v), tiring – exhausting
(adj), tough – strong (adj), lightly hit – tap (v) 1c – Grammar (p. 8)
Para F: imagination – creativity (n), power – endurance 1 1 have just received 6 live
(n), features – highlights (n) 2 are always complaining 7 am meeting
3 don’t do 8 have been looking
4 modest ≠ vain weakness ≠ strength 4 am writing 9 have visited
dull ≠ colourful boring ≠ exciting 5 have been staying 10 is running
freezing ≠ scorching
2 1 am thinking, don’t think 4 see, am seeing
5 1 physical 3 impressive 5 whirl 2 has, have invited 5 Have you seen,
2 entrant 4 show off 6 nomadic 3 are you looking, she looks has just left, has

6 1 region 4 elaborate 7 effort 3 1 the hardest 4 taller than 7 more

2 herders 5 circle 8 winners 2 healthier 5 fast as slowly
3 contestants 6 judges 3 sooner 6 the nicest 8 the best

1b – Vocabulary (pp. 6-7) 4 1 colder 4 toughest

1 A 1 old 3 average 5 straight 7 wrinkles 2 low as 5 worse, worse
2 late 4 beard 6 long 3 warmer 6 most important
B 1 teenage 3 curly 5 thin
2 plump 4 round 5 1 What 3 How 5 What
2 How 4 What
C 1 late 3 oval 5 full
2 slim 4 wavy 6 freckles Grammar Revision (Module 1) (p. 9)
1 1 have you been doing, I have been studying
2 1 vain 2 short 3 wavy 4 slim 5 fat 2 Have you invited, have been writing
3 has decided, has been thinking
3 1 on 3 about 5 down 7 out 4 Have you seen, has just left
2 with 4 to 6 to 5 haven’t heard, haven’t spoken
6 Has Dan been looking, hasn’t found
4 1 honest 3 forgetful 5 impatient
2 carefree 4 open-minded 2 1 have been travelling 5 is
2 am staying 6 has just come up
5 1 rosy 3 fashionably 5 friendly 3 have been living 7 am joining
2 the longest 4 athletic 6 caring 4 has changed 8 haven’t felt
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3 1 lately 3 yet 5 next week 2 1 Firstly 3 Moreover 5 In contrast

2 on Thursdays 4 just 6 always 2 For instance 4 As a result 6 All in all

4 1 has been learning 4 by far the nicest 3 1 What are the benefits of nursery school?
2 older you get, the more 5 less expensive 2 In my opinion, Havering Academy is the best school
3 usually surfs the Net than in England.
3 Studying at university is great!
Grammar in Focus 4 I am strongly in favour of nursery schools.
1 largest 6 under 10 for 5 In addition, I feel that Mr Jones is a fantastic teacher.
2 them 7 than 11 is
3 have reached 8 with becoming 4 a) Key words to be underlined: teenagers, part-time
4 living 9 have been 12 these job, essay, your opinion, why parents might oppose
5 have developed living 13 since to the idea

1d – Listening skills (p. 10) b) Viewpoint 1 – examples/reasons: being in

1 1 an advert 3 an announcement charge/build self-confidence, Being in charge can
2 a speech 4 a narrative help teenagers build their self-confidence.
Viewpoint 2 – examples/reasons: save up/buy
2 1 D 2 C 3 B 4 A things they need, They can also save up for the
future or have enough money to buy the things they
3 The correct answer is B. need in their daily lives.
Opposing viewpoint – examples/reasons: too tired/
4 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 C hobbies/socialising, On the other hand, they can be too
tired to take part in hobbies or socialise.
1e – Speaking skills (p. 11)
c) Suggested Answer
1 1 teenagers 4 good-looking
In today’s world, more and more teenagers want to
2 casually 5 T-shirt
have a degree of financial independence from their
3 happy 6 dark
parents and are to keen to work part-time to achieve
this. I personally feel that a part-time job is an
2 a) Picture B matches the description because no one
excellent idea for them, for a couple of reasons.
in picture A is wearing sunglasses. You can also only
In the first place, having a job helps make teenagers
see the sea in picture B.
grow into more responsible adults. For example, they
may be put in charge of something or be expected to
b) I can see three people wearing smart business
handle money. By taking on this extra responsibility,
clothes. An older man has got his back towards the
they not only learn practical management skills but
camera and he is shaking hands with the woman. A
they also build up their self-confidence.
younger man is watching them. They must have just
Furthermore, many teenagers feel a sense of
agreed on a business deal, or perhaps they have
satisfaction in being able to earn their own money.
just met. They are all smiling and look relaxed.
As a result, they can put aside an amount regularly
as savings for the future. Alternatively, they have
3 1 a family sitting at the table.
enough money to buy the things they need in their
2 a meal, perhaps breakfast because they are drinking
daily lives without having to ask their parents to
orange juice.
contribute.
3 a bright pink T-shirt.
On the other hand, some parents may not want their
4 a baby.
children to have a part-time job. They argue that it
5 a black T-shirt.
doesn’t leave them enough free time. Therefore, they
6 happy and relaxed.
are too tired to do hobbies or social activities, which
are also an important part of their development.
4 1 a 2 a 3 b 4 b 5 b
All in all, however, I believe that a part-time job is a
valuable asset for a teenager to have. As well as
1f – Writing (p. 12)
offering a measure of financial independence,
1 Key words to be underlined: parents, children, working part-time also helps to develop a young
nursery school, essay, your opinion, opposite opinion person’s character and give them a good start in
their life as adults.
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Matura Skills 1 (p. 13) I’m busy buying decorations and balloons. My mum is
1 1 C 2 A 3 B going to help me arrange the furniture in the living room
so there is space for dancing. I’ve asked my brother
2 1 C 2 A 3 C 4 B Janusz to be DJ and Mum’s helping me to organise the
food. There’ll be a homemade cake and lots of snacks.
3 1 They hunt animals and gather plant foods. I’ve already bought Anna’s birthday present – a matching
2 They rely on the rainforest for everything they need to set of jewellery. I hope she likes it!
live. I feel really excited about the party because I’ve invited a
3 The Penan were willing to share everything with him. lot of friends Anna and I haven’t seen for ages. I’d really
love it if you could come too. Let me know if you’re free
Language Knowledge 1 (pp. 14-15) next Saturday and I can email you with all the details.
Hope to see you then!
1 1 A (L) 3 A (L) 5 A (L)
Love,
2 C (G) 4 A (G)
Eva
2 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 B
Matura Exam 1 – Poziom rozszerzony (pp. 18-19)
3 a) 1 b 2 b 1 a) Key words to be underlined: addressed to people,
improve family relations, job as social worker,
b) am going to a party cannot communicate

4 1 still haven’t finished reading b) The correct answer is A.

2 is as funny as
3 there are any tickets left 2 1 B 2 A 3 A
4 interested in practising sports
3 1 A 2 C 3 C 4 B
5 1 C 3 B 5 B 7 B 9 C 11 C
2 A 4 D 6 B 8 C 10 A 12 A 4 1 C (G) 2 B (L) 3 C (G) 4 A (G)

6 1 A 4 D 7 C 10 A 13 A 5 1 B 2 A 3 A 4 A
2 A 5 C 8 B 11 C 14 C
3 A 6 A 9 A 12 D 6 Suggested Answer
Social media plays a huge role in teen friendships today.
Matura Exam 1 – Poziom podstawowy (pp. 16-17) According to a recent American survey, the typical
teenager has 300 friends on Facebook and 79 Twitter
1 1 A 2 B
followers. That’s a lot of friends. In my view, social
networking is a perfectly healthy and useful way to create
2 1 M 2 L 3 M 4 M 5 L
and maintain friendships.
Friendships can be created online by creating your own
3 1 C 2 D 3 D 4 B 5 C
blog so that people with similar interests can respond to
your comments. Young people feel socially supported by
4 1 A 2 C 3 C 4 B 5 B
having a large audience and exchanging views and
ideas with them. When they post a picture, for example,
5 a) Sentence a is formal and sentence b is informal.
and get a big number of ‘likes’, this makes them feel
accepted into a wide circle of friends. Social networking
b) 1 b 2 a
also makes it possible to talk to friends at any time and
in any place. Finally, teenagers can video-chat through
6 1 A 2 B 3 A
Skype, which really brings online social interaction to life.
One person whom I know personally who has used
7 Suggested Answer
social media to get to know someone is my older sister.
Hi Louise,
She met her husband on an online dating site and struck
How are you? I’m fine. I’m planning a surprise birthday
up a romantic friendship. She is now happily married. If it
party for my best friend, Anna. It’s taking place next
hadn’t been for the Internet, my sister would probably still
Saturday at my house as it’s cheaper than renting a
be searching for a partner, as she is a shy type and finds
venue.
meeting new people difficult.
To conclude, I believe that social media play an
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important part in creating and maintaining friendships. 4 1 dripping 3 strong 5 lose 7 head
One should simply be careful not to give away too much 2 bolt 4 deep 6 real 8 normal
private information online without knowing a friend well.
5 1 survived 3 twisted
2 scratching 4 to escape
Module 2
2a – Reading (pp. 20-21) 6 1 rescue, collapsed 4 services, respond
1 a) Key words to be underlined: Tom, realised, 2 casualties, accident 5 conditions, poor
earthquake 3 ground, shake 6 injured, assistance

b) Key words to be underlined: 7 1 soaked 3 lightning 5 died

A remember, details, experience 2 shine 4 shelter 6 weather
B room, shaking, no one knew what to do
8 1 A – wrecked, B – spoiled
Sentence B follows the sentence in Ex. 1a. The word 2 A – damaged, B – crushed
‘realised’ in the sentence does not mean 3 A – harm, B – injury
‘remembers’ but shows that Tom understood what 4 A – disaster, B – catastrophe
was happening around him at the time, which was
an earthquake. 9 Rain: downpour, drizzle
Snow: snowflakes, blizzard
2 1 B 2 B 3 A 4 A Sun: heatwave, hot spell
Wind: gale, breeze
3 1 D 2 A 3 E 4 B
10 1 explosion 4 survival 7 organisation
4 Introduction: upset – ruin, turning quickly – spinning 2 successful 5 safety 8 exploration
Para A: imagine – picture, connecting – attaching 3 dangerous 6 dampen
Para B: finishing – running out, difficult – tough,
experience – face, moved gently – floated 2c – Grammar (p. 24)
Para C: extremely – incredibly, becoming nervous –
1 1 was driving, saw, did you phone
panicking – consisting of – made up
2 were you doing, were watching
Para D: humidity – moisture, increased – risen,
3 caused, crashed, broke
cloudy – fogged up
4 did it start, wasn’t snowing
5 was slicing, was talking, cut, did she do, fainted, took
5 unfortunately ≠ luckily loose ≠ secure
fast ≠ slow large ≠ tiny
2 1 heard 6 hadn’t eaten
above ≠ beneath dangerous ≠ safe
2 were driving 7 had been raining
similar ≠ different
3 escaped 8 had set
6 1 carry 3 locked 5 running 7 fly 4 had you been waiting 9 has lost
2 floated 4 fogged 6 head 5 has worked 10 was blowing

7 1 experiments 4 oxygen 7 safety 3 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 A

2 cables 5 disconnected
3 airlock 6 moisture 4 1 for 4 already 7 until, before
2 ever 5 since 8 never
2b – Vocabulary (pp. 22-23) 3 ago 6 yet
1 1 F 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 E 6 D
5 1 had/'d been living 8 remembered
2 had/'d never experienced 9 had/'d seen
2 A 6 C 4 E 7 G 3
3 changed 10 ran
B 5 D 2 F 1 H 8
4 was sitting 11 stood
In the picture we can see a car crash. 5 felt 12 noticed
6 was shaking 13 had broken
3 1 of 3 from 5 up 7 of 7 were screaming 14 were
2 out 4 in 6 from 8 with

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Grammar Revision (Modules 1-2) (p. 25) 6 Suggested answer

1 1 does Ann go 5 are leaving I think a fire is the most terrifying because it can spread
2 have known 6 is thinking so quickly in a home. That’s why we have a smoke alarm
3 leaves 7 has Mike been learning in my home. A fire can even start from something like an
4 are still trying 8 are you wearing, smells electrical fault, so it’s important to have these alarms
installed and working so that you can get out of your
2 1 the nicest 4 carefully as house quickly and call the fire brigade for help.
2 better 5 the messiest of
3 the noisiest 6 the hottest 2e – Speaking skills (p. 27)
1 Text A best describes the picture.
3 1 had never flown 5 opened
2 hasn’t made 6 had been pouring 2 Suggested Answers
3 had been driving 7 broke, were swimming 1 snowman 6 jackets 11 excited
4 had missed 8 travelled 2 posing 7 trousers 12 background
3 bright 8 woolly 13 garden
4 1 did not/didn’t stop snowing heavily 4 dressed 9 scarf
2 has not/hasn’t flown since 5 wearing 10 smile
3 the laziest person
4 were having lunch when 3 Suggested Answers
5 did not/didn’t use to go 1 man
6 have not/haven’t been/gone camping for 2 a warm winter jacket, a hat, gloves and jeans
3 shovelling snow, has snowed
Grammar in Focus 4 unhappy
1 which/that 10 was/had been 5 covered in snow
2 more 11 strikes
3 when/while 12 are 4 1 b 2 b 3 b 4 a 5 a
4 yourself 13 for
5 stops/has stopped 14 before 2f – Writing (p. 28)
6 higher 15 was shaking 1 A 4 B 2 C 1 D 3
7 leaving 16 were falling
8 came 17 After 2 1 It was a rainy day yesterday. I had finished shopping.
9 but I was looking for a café to have a drink.
2 Yesterday afternoon, we were sitting in a restaurant next
2d – Listening skills (p. 26) to the beach. The sun was setting and a cool breeze
1 1 J 2 M 3 M 4 M 5 J was blowing. Ted decided to walk along the shore.

2 1 Japan 4 daytime 3 1 sunny 4 huge 7 friendly

2 the newspapers 5 exiting 2 tall 5 ferocious
3 were injured 6 a safe/safer 3 strange 6 short

3 A volcano erupted in Japan. There was a huge ash 4 1 frustrated 3 amazed 5 sad
cloud that went up in the air and boulders were rolling 2 relieved 4 worried
down the mountainside. Nobody was injured but people
have to carry umbrellas to protect themselves from the
5 1 suddenly 3 strongly 5 thickly
thick ash. The government has sent in water sprinklers
to wash the ash away. 2 tightly 4 anxiously 6 greatly

4 Factory fire: flammable, blaze 6 Suggested Answer

Flood: sandbags, storm, rising waters, drain away Hi Steve,
Oil spill: tanker, black slime How are you? I just got back from my holiday. I spent
Earthquake: aftershocks, tremors, shaking two weeks in Thailand. I went there to visit my sister
Car crash: speeding, overtaking, collision who’s working in Bangkok. The highlight of my holiday
was a boat trip I took to Koh Hae Island. In the morning,
5 1 B 2 D 3 E 4 A the guide told us that we might have some bad weather,
but we didn’t think it would be serious.
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As we went further out to sea, though, the sky started to 5 1 A 3 A 5 D 7 C 9 D 11 A

get dark. We were in a small boat and it got very scary 2 B 4 B 6 D 8 D 10 B 12 B
as the storm approached.
When the waves turned violent, I was sure that the boat 6 1 A 4 B 7 D 10 C 13 C
would sink! Then, we saw a beach on the horizon. 2 C 5 D 8 D 11 B 14 B
Finally, we reached land and I felt so relieved that we 3 B 6 A 9 D 12 A
had arrived safely! If something like this happens to you,
make sure to wear a lifejacket. Matura Exam 2 – Poziom podstawowy (pp. 32-33)
Write back soon, 1 1 E fear, flying – travel, train or ferry instead
Lucas 2 D correct procedure, fire – what to do, drill
3 B forecast, thunderstorms, weekend – in for,
Matura Skills 2 (p. 29) extreme weather
1 1 D 2 A 3 E 4 C lucky, survive, accident – Thankfully, no one,
injured
2 1 They have to be able to handle any weather 5 A Earthquakes aren’t very common – no point
conditions and get the lifeboat out quickly as every worrying, probably won’t happen
second counts.
2 He helps to raise money through sponsored events 2 1 C 2 E 3 A 4 B
and helps to promote the RNLI by giving safety talks.
3 He is very proud of what he does and he enjoys it 3 The correct answer is A.
very much.
B is the wrong answer because Kate is sure that Lisa
was unharmed and doesn’t need to ask her about
3 The weather was fine as we sailed out, but there were
her wellbeing.
dark clouds in the distance. Tom and I were going sea
C is the wrong answer because Kate did not
fishing for the first time and we were happy and not
experience the earthquake; she wasn’t even in the
worried at all.
same country as where it occurred.
We caught a lot of fish and it was deeply exciting. In fact,
we were so occupied with the fish we were catching we
4 1 B 2 A 3 C
didn’t notice that dark clouds were gathering right above
us.
5 a) A you to take a look at something
Suddenly, lightning struck the boat and the power went
B a rule about leaving the hotel
out. It started to rain heavily and the sea became very
rough. We couldn’t get back to shore because there was
b) The correct answer is B.
an electrical failure and we couldn’t radio for help either.
Luckily, Tom had a satellite phone and so he called the
6 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 C 5 B
coastguard. They came quickly and pulled us back to
shore. I was very greatly relieved to be safe.
7 Suggested Answer
Language Knowledge 2 (pp. 30-31) Hi everyone, you won’t believe what happened
today! I was walking to school and about to cross the
1 a) B road when I saw a road accident! A car turned around
the corner of the road really quickly and lost control. It
b) C skidded off the road and hit a wall across the street! I
was really lucky that I didn’t get hurt.
2 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 C The police arrived very quickly and they called for an
ambulance, even though the driver of the car didn’t
3 a) 1 verb seem injured. One police officer asked me a lot of
2 object pronoun questions about what I’d seen and I answered them all
3 adverb very carefully. The police handled the situation really
well.
b) 1 b 2 b 3 b Next time you are thinking of crossing the road, make
sure you pay attention to the traffic. You never know what
4 1 hope/chance 2 below 3 took 4 had might happen! Please write a comment below if
anything similar has happened to you.

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Matura Exam 2 – Poziom rozszerzony (pp. 34-35) 2 1 A 2 C 3 B

1 The correct answer is D.
The phrase ‘let the nurse see you’ helped me answer the 3 Text A: tasks – duties, risky – dangerous, history –
question. background
Text B: useful – handy, discover – invent, tasty –
2 1 D 2 A 3 B 4 B 5 B delicious
Text C: risks – hazards, show – prove, cost – price,
3 1 D 2 E 3 C 4 A job – position, only – merely

4 1 made 3 than 4 tiny ≠ enormous bitter ≠ sweet

2 up 4 being/getting general ≠ particular ordinary ≠ interesting
freezing ≠ warm dangerous ≠ safe
5 Suggested Answer
5 1 test 3 hang 5 look 7 check
Television networks are sometimes criticised for
2 climb 4 give 6 head
concentrating mostly on bad news stories during their
programmes. However, while it might be unpleasant to
6 1 wrinkly 4 sweet tooth 7 ingredients
hear such stories, I believe that it’s very important to
2 sense 5 adrenalin 8 flavours
focus on such topics.
3 hazards 6 panel
To begin with, we shouldn’t necessarily blame television
networks for concentrating on so-called bad news.
7 1 qualifications 3 holidaymakers 5 position
Audiences at home need to be made aware of the
2 caretaker 4 applicants
problems facing the world. There is no point censoring
news stories from audiences simply because those
stories might upset them. The reality is that many terrible
3b – Vocabulary (pp. 38-39)
events happen in the world on a daily basis and it is good 1 1 experience 3 qualifications 5 applicant
for people to know about them. 2 staff 4 degree 6 reference
Furthermore, if we are not made aware of the negative
things happening around the world, such as wars or 2 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 A
famines, we won’t be able to help the situation. For
instance, many charities rely on members of the public 3 1 mark 3 resit 5 certificate
being aware of these issues so that they feel sympathy 2 failed 4 course
towards the victims.
On the other hand, some people argue that television 4 1 for 2 in 3 up 4 up 5 out 6 on
channels only concentrate on bad news in order to keep
people interested in their programmes. After all, shocking 5 1 well 3 stressful 5 full
stories keep people’s attention and guarantee that 2 up-to-date 4 high
viewers keep tuning in. It could even be suggested that
news shows exploit people’s misfortunes to get more 6 1 successful 5 salary 9 retirement
viewers. 2 apply for 6 wages 10 position
All things considered, I feel that while it might be hard to 3 interviewer 7 rise
face sometimes, news programmes should deal with 4 shift 8 promotion
negative news stories. It’s important, however, to keep a
balance and report on these stories in a responsible way 7 1 cook 3 banker 5 biologist
while also including news items about the more positive 2 salesperson 4 explorer 6 reporter
aspects of current affairs.
8 1 report 4 changing 7 private
2 learning 5 head 8 results
Module 3 3 state 6 education
3a – Reading (pp. 36-37)
9 1 congratulations 3 awarded 5 retired
1 The correct answer is A. 2 employee 4 permanently 6 freelancer
The other answers are distractors referring to age
(‘dream of doing when young’) and working hours 10 1 vet 4 plumber
(‘spend their days in a workshop’) but they are not 2 accountant 5 street sweeper
supported in the text. 3 tour guide 6 architect
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11 1 manager 5 cooperative 9 security 3d – Listening skills (p. 42)

2 performance 6 disappear 10 inventor 1 1 F ... I find the work itself as interesting as ever.
3 employment 7 musician 2 T ... you’ll find conditions at this company are very
4 knowledgeable 8 professionally different ...

3c – Grammar (p. 40) 2 1 T 2 F 3 T 4 F 5 T

1 1 will 4 is going to 7 are going to
2 am going to 5 am going to 8 will 3 B I landed my first role in a play just after drama
3 will 6 will college ...

2 1 is going to study 5 Will you be driving 4 1 D 2 D 3 C 4 B 5 A

2 am going to 6 won’t
3 am having 7 are going to 3e – Speaking skills (p. 43)
4 leaves 8 will be having
1 1 Please take a seat.
3 1 will have completed 2 Well, I need a part time job.
2 Will the meeting have finished 3 I worked in a grocery shop last year.
3 will be doing 4 I think I’m hard-working and responsible.
4 Will you be seeing 5 What are the working hours?
5 will have worked 6 I can work after college, then.

4 1 will be moving/ 5 will go 2 Suggested Answer

am moving 6 will have seen A: Hi there, Mr Andrew Porter. My name is Sharon
2 will change 7 will be flying Davies and I am the restaurant manager. You have
3 am starting 8 will phone applied for the waiter vacancy, is that right?
4 will have 9 will come B: Yes, that’s correct.
A: So Andrew, why is it that you are interested in
5 1 When, will the lecture start? working here as a waiter?
2 will be holding, while B: Well, I am currently at college and looking for an
3 As soon as, finishes evening job.
4 the moment, comes A: Do you have any previous waiting experience?
5 When, will they announce B: No, I don’t. But I am certainly willing to learn.
6 will have finished, by A: We are able to provide full training to our staff, so it
wouldn’t be a problem. Why do you think you are
Grammar Revision (Modules 1-3) (p. 41) suitable for the job?
1 1 am writing 6 have worked B: I am very enthusiastic and hard-working. I also enjoy
2 appeared 7 have attended working with others and like to have an active job
3 will be turning 8 do not panic where I can move around.
4 completed 9 look A: That sounds great. Do you have any questions about
5 will get the position?
B: Yes, what would my working hours and days be?
2 1 C 3 A 5 B 7 B A: Your shifts would be 5pm-10pm on Wednesday and
2 B 4 A 6 A Friday evenings. Well, thank you very much for
coming in. I will give you a call in the next couple of
3 1 he had been waiting 4 didn’t use to days to let you know about the job.
2 since Jill graduated 5 soon as B: Thank you very much for your time, Ms Davies.
3 will have finished he completes
3 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 A
Grammar in Focus
1 will change 7 our 12 at 3f – Writing (p. 44)
2 more 8 is improving 13 is 1 key words: summer job, waiter, restaurant by the sea,
3 choosing 9 longer 14 growing blog entry
4 such 10 after 15 and 1 readers of a blog about jobs
5 have disappeared 11 most 2 informal
6 is advancing important 3 a summer job as a waiter
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4 description of the restaurant, your duties, your Language Knowledge 3 (pp. 46-47)
feelings, invitation to readers 1 1 without giving her 3 will be
2 were waiting
2 1 D 2 A 3 C 4 B
2 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 A 5 C
3 1 ideal 3 charming 5 smart
2 breathtaking 4 delicious 3 a) 1 past participle 3 noun
2 adverb 4 verb
4 1 excited 3 pleased 5 exhausted
2 afraid 4 anxious b) 1 obsessed 3 mathematics
2 Luckily 4 realise
5 1 opens 3 will be 5 will have saved
2 will leave 4 will be serving 4 1 making 3 demanding
2 applicants 4 finally
6 a) reader: blog followers, young people, people
interested in fashion 5 1 B 3 C 5 A 7 A 9 A 11 B
style: informal 2 A 4 D 6 D 8 A 10 C 12 C
subject: new job, fashion, clothing
content: description of the shop, explanation of 6 1 B 4 A 7 D 10 D 13 B
duties, feelings about the job, invitation to readers to 2 D 5 A 8 A 11 A 14 C
shop there 3 C 6 C 9 B 12 C

b) Suggested Answer Matura Exam 3 – Poziom podstawowy (pp. 48-

MY STYLISH NEW JOB! 49)
I just got offered a Saturday job in a clothes shop in
1 B
my local shopping centre. It is a small colourful shop
that sells vintage clothing. They have lots of clothes,
2 1 C 2 C 3 C 4 B 5 C 6 B
shoes and accessories to choose from.
I will be a fitting room assistant, which means I get to
3 The correct answer is B.
help people, making sure they have the right sized
clothes and helping people to pick which items to ‘Travel the world’, ‘think about the future’, ‘meet new
buy. people’ and ‘do some voluntary work’ are all positive
I am so excited about working there. I can wear consequences of taking a gap year.
vintage clothes to work instead of a uniform. I love
vintage fashion and want to be a fashion designer 4 1 B 2 D 3 A 4 D 5 C
some day, so this job is perfect for me.
The shop has such a lot of stylish clothes that I 5 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 B 5 B
would definitely recommend coming into the store to
take a look! Perhaps I’ll see you there! 6 Suggested Answer
I’ve just come back from volunteering abroad. I
Matura Skills 3 (p. 45) spent my gap year in Peru, where I did some teaching.
1 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 D I had a class of lively 10-year-olds. As well as teaching
them English, we played lots of games and went on
2 1 Food scientists make food taste and look better. trips. I love working with children and I would really like
2 Food scientists are developing a food printer so that to teach English after university, so this seemed like a
astronauts can eat tastier food in space. great chance to get some experience. One day, I took
the class to the zoo and we saw a llama. It suddenly
3 1 F 2 T 3 T began to chase me and everyone was laughing! I’ll
never forget it!
4 1 equipment 3 opportunity 5 design The whole Peru experience was incredible. I learnt so
2 necessary 4 laboratory 6 develop much. My only advice, if you’re thinking of going there, is
to learn a little Spanish. It helps if you speak the local
language!
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Matura Exam 3 – Poziom rozszerzony (pp. 50-51) 3 entry ≠ exit young ≠ elderly
1 B full ≠ empty outer ≠ inner
normal ≠ odd gradual ≠ sudden
2 1 E 2 D 3 B 4 C friend ≠ stranger

3 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 amuse – entertain
model – version
4 1 B 2 A 3 A 4 D 5 C wealthy – rich
formed – made up
5 1 are going to take over 3 I’ll be working meant – intended
2 be able to afford to 4 as soon as you get material that covers the outside of a tree – bark
reproduces – recreates
6 Suggested Answer deceived – fooled
definitely – certainly
GETTING YOURSELF EMPLOYED
fortunate – lucky
Competition for jobs is extremely fierce these days and
making a good first impression at the interview is all-
important. So what can you do to ensure you stand out
4b – Vocabulary (pp. 54-55)
from the other applicants and get yourself hired? 1 1 drawn 4 promote 7 brought
Well firstly, just having good qualifications is no longer 2 transfer 5 stay 8 raising
enough. What employers are looking for at the interview 3 kept 6 presenting
are your personal qualities. In order to be a real
company asset, you need to show initiative and 2 1 B 2 A 3 B 4 C 5 C 6 C
creativity, be adaptable and, of course, honest. Bosses
want to employ someone who is good at teamwork and 3 1 e 2 c 3 a 4 b 5 d
will fit in with other employees, cooperating to get the job
done. Willingness and a ‘can-do’ attitude are also 4 1 plotline 5 episode 9 award
something employers value highly. 2 effects 6 series 10 reviews
But making a good impression is not just down to 3 audience 7 fans
personality. You must be prepared. It is important to 4 cast 8 chart hits
familiarise yourself with questions the employer is likely
to ask you. You can research these online and then role 5 1 based 4 to be missed
play with a good coach – say, a friend who is 2 has been nominated 5 booking
experienced in attending job interviews – and practise 3 awards
what you are going to say. That way, there is less chance
of being taken by surprise. Additionally, you should find 6 1 designed 3 direct 5 sculpts
out something about the company beforehand and be 2 drawn 4 acted 6 carving
prepared to ask your interviewer one or two questions
about it. This shows you have a real interest in working 7 1 written 4 made 7 released
for them. 2 hired 5 directed
All in all, being prepared for the interview and projecting 3 built 6 edited
the right personality will go a long way towards making
your job interview a successful one. 8 1 volume 3 paperback 5 chapter
2 hardback 4 edition 6 publication

Module 4 9 1 adaptation 4 script 7 hit

4a – Reading (pp. 52-53) 2 nominees 5 leading 8 cast, curtain
1 a) D 3 dress 6 footlights

b) viewing figures show (fact – statistically proved), in 10 1 amazement 6 listeners

my view (opinion), there are those that would 2 spectacular 7 incredible
disagree (opinion) 3 rehearsals 8 beautifully
4 classical 9 theatrical
2 1 A 2 B 3 A 4 A 5 B 5 humorous 10 intensify

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4c – Grammar (p. 56) 4d – Listening skills (p. 58)

1 1 will have been cancelled 1 a) Key words to be underlined:
2 were not allowed A only watch films, family activity
3 has been returned B in the cinema, best
4 are chosen C stop him, enjoying films
5 is being judged
6 to be restored b) C People often tell me the ending
7 are (these chocolates) filled
8 are going to/will be announced 2 1 A 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 A 6 B

2 A 1 is chosen 3 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 C 5 D
2 have been/are selected
3 is drawn 4 Suggested Answer
B 1 was written 3 is highly recommended My favourite type of films are science-fiction films. I love
2 be made stories about new worlds and aliens or the future. The
special effects in science-fiction films are always really
C 1 was robbed 3 have not been arrested fantastic too!
2 were stolen 4 is being offered
4e – Speaking skills (p. 59)
3 1 A film was awarded 3 Oscars last Sunday. 1 1 probably 3 concerned 5 exciting
2 A painting has been brought to life with new 2 option 4 activities 6 point
technology.
3 Art thieves were arrested yesterday. 2 Suggested Answer
4 The exhibition is going to be attended by thousands.
I think the best way to spend our evening celebrating our
school friend’s birthday would be going out for a meal.
4 1 had her photo taken.
You can all dress up and have fun with your friends. It’s
2 are having their house redecorated.
a very social way to celebrate someone’s birthday and
3 have been having our pool cleaned by the
it’s an event that everyone will enjoy.
neighbour’s son for years.
I wouldn’t want to go to the circus or a concert, because
4 had his digital camera replaced by the shop.
while they would be fun they wouldn’t be as social. At a
5 will have the masks made for our play.
circus you are always watching something happening in
6 is going to have an ice sculpture made for her gallery.
the ring, so you can’t interact with your friends. At a
concert it’s also very loud and you wouldn’t be able to
5 1 C 2 B 3 A 4 A 5 C 6 B
talk to each other. Also both of these events are large
public events so they wouldn’t be very private. I wouldn’t
Grammar Revision (Modules 1-4) (p. 57)
want to share a birthday with lots of strangers!
1 1 C 3 A 5 C 7 B
2 B 4 B 6 A 3 Suggested Answers
1 a woman make pottery
2 1 had 4 far 7 themselves 2 at a table/bench
2 with 5 by 8 let 3 a white t-shirt and an apron
3 What 6 would 4 a red t-shirt and an apron
5 interested in what he is doing
3 1 twice as hard 5 the cinema more 6 a mosaic/tiles on the wall
2 enjoyed themselves than the
3 going to give 6 can be bought 4f – Writing (p. 60)
4 is interested in
1 Key words to be underlined: saw an in-flight film,
Grammar in Focus enjoyed, Write your friend, give, general information,
1 visiting 6 was built 11 made describe the plot, say why you liked, recommend the film
2 one 7 between 12 of
3 was designed 8 of 2 1 interesting 4 talented 7 unexpected
4 to 9 it 2 fantasy 5 well-developed 8 exciting
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3 1 tells 3 likeable 5 set 3 1 b 2 b 3 a

2 twist 4 effects 6 disappoint
4 1 very impressed by
4 A 1 are looking for 2 make sure 2 the artist had
B 3 well worth seeing 4 thoroughly recommend 3 having my piano repaired
C 5 waste of time 6 don’t bother 4 by himself/on his own

5 Suggested Answer 5 1 D 3 A 5 D 7 D 9 A 11 C
Film Type/Title: Captain Philips, drama 2 C 4 B 6 A 8 B 10 C 12 A
Director: Paul Greengrass
Cast: Tom Hanks 6 1 B 4 D 7 C 10 D 13 B
Plot: Based on a true story. Somali pirates capture an 2 A 5 D 8 B 11 B 14 D
American ship. The captain tries to save his crew, but is 3 C 6 A 9 C 12 A
taken hostage. Eventually he is saved by the navy.
Comments: Fast-paced and exciting finale. Very good Matura Exam 4 – Poziom podstawowy (pp. 64-
characters and lots of action. 65)
Recommendation: I found this film well worth seeing. If 1 1 K 2 J 3 J 4 J 5 K
you like adventure, I recommend that you see it.
2 a) Key words to be underlined:
6 Suggested Answer in the sentences: Avatar, 3D technology,
Dear Steve, Cameron, Avatar films
Yesterday evening I watched a film with my brother. in choice A: 3D films, Avatar
It is a drama film called Captain Philips, directed by Paul in choice B: technology, Cameron
Greengrass. It stars Tom Hanks in the lead role as the
captain of a huge ship. b) B It talks about the technology used in the film and
The film is based on a true story. It is about an American introduces the reader to the director mentioned
ship that is captured by Somali pirates. Captain Philips later in the text.
tries to save his crew, but he is taken hostage by the
pirates. In the exciting finale, the US Navy rescues him. 3 1 D 2 E 3 A
The film is very fast-paced and there are lots of action
scenes. The ending is so exciting! Tom Hanks is a great 4 1 A 2 C
actor and the character of Captain Philips is very
believable. 5 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 A 5 B
Overall, I found this film well worth seeing. If you like
adventure I recommend that you see it. Have you seen 6 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 B
anything good lately?
Write soon, 7 Suggested Answer
Tom Hi everyone! We’re putting on a play next week, on
Friday 15th of August. It’s going to be at the local youth
Matura Skills 4 (p. 61) theatre on Green Street. We are all working really hard to
1 a) 1 c commitment, truly impressive prepare for the play. We’ve had lots of rehearsals with our
2 b a number of possible reasons why director and we’ve been making our own costumes too. I
3 d took a year to make, all hand-sewn get a little bit nervous before a performance, but once it
4 a unnecessarily violent starts those feelings always go away and I get really
excited! If the play goes well, then next year we hope to
b) intention d – to describe do another one, or maybe even two! It would be great fun
to do something by Shakespeare! Put the 15th in your
2 1 C 2 B 3 B 4 D 5 A diaries, I hope to see lots of you at the theatre! What’s
going on with you?
Language Knowledge 4 (pp. 62-63)
1 1 C 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 C Matura Exam 4 – Poziom rozszerzony (pp. 66-67)
1 A fact B opinion C opinion
2 1 C 2 A 3 C
2 1 B 2 A 3 B
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Winter properly swim again.

3 1 B 2 C 3 B 4 A 3 WintersGel has made artificial limbs more
comfortable for people to use.
4 1 could have bought (modal + perfect infinitive to
express possibility in the past) 3 1 f 3 a 5 d 7 b
2 haven’t seen (present perfect + yet) 2 e 4 h 6 c 8 g
3 will have made (future perfect to express a number
of actions completed by a certain point in the future) 4 difficulties – challenges, serious – severe,
4 hadn’t told (past perfect to express regret about sth encouragement – inspiration, tightly – firmly,
that happened in the past) definitely – truly, slowly – gradually, lively – playful,
hope – chance, story – tale, deserted – abandoned,
5 1 no chance of winning the popular – successful, fake – artificial
2 is expected to be made
3 had his portrait painted by 5 a) & b)
4 she could sing as well found ≠ lost (v)
luckily ≠ unfortunately (adv)
6 Suggested Answer national ≠ local (adj)
Television channels tend to broadcast more and more real ≠ artificial (adj)
reality TV shows these days. However, while they may hard ≠ soft (adj)
be popular with some viewers, I don’t believe that such unknown ≠ famous (adj)
programmes are such a good idea.
To begin with, the people who appear on such 6 1 staff 3 comfortable 5 runs
programmes are not actors or celebrities who are 2 attraction 4 set 6 developed
prepared for dealing with fame. They are just normal
people like you and I. There’s no way that they could be 7 1 coast 5 damaging 9 worth
ready for all the pressure and stress that comes with 2 trap 6 limb 10 starring
being famous. Furthermore, television channels usually 3 survive 7 deal
edit the contents of reality shows to make someone 4 named 8 gripped
appear different from how they are in real life. For
instance, a friendly person might be made into the 5b – Vocabulary (pp. 70-71)
show’s villain because of a single thing that they may 1 1 bulbs 4 gases 7 layer 10 power
have said or done. 2 waste 5 warming 8 endangered
On the other hand, viewers might argue that people 3 fuels 6 spill 9 change
shouldn’t put themselves forward for such roles unless
they are prepared to deal with the consequences. If you 2 1 e 2 f 3 a 4 b 5 d 6 c
want to be famous without having done any hard work,
then you should be willing to pay a price for your 3 1 packaging 4 unemployment 7 injustice
success. Television networks also only give audiences 2 security 5 pollution 8 peace
what they want. After all, people want to see extreme 3 poverty 6 campaign
events and larger-than-life characters.
All things considered, I feel that even though reality shows 4 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 B
allow normal people to be famous, television companies
still take advantage of the people who appear on them. I 5 1 on, at 4 against, on 7 on, in
think television companies should spend more time and 2 down, off 5 on, on 8 in, under
money on serious programmes and dramas. 3 in, out 6 on, in

Module 5 6 1 who 3 are 5 in 7 point

2 now 4 found 6 enough 8 of
5a – Reading (pp. 68-69)
1 1 E 2 D 3 B 7 1 patrol 3 raise 5 dump
2 support 4 cut 6 contaminate
2 1 Winter’s tail was caught in a crab trap. Because it
was badly damaged, she lost it. 8 1 Illiteracy 4 War
2 Dan and Kevin designed an artificial tail to help 2 Inequality 5 Hunger
3 Migration 6 Human rights
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9 1 biodegradable 4 Industrial 7 car 6 “I want to say a few words about the oil spill,” Tom said
2 Acid 5 thick to the reporters.
3 carbon 6 extinct “How did the tanker capsize?” asked the reporters.
“I can’t say for sure, but the company is trying its best to
10 1 unnecessary 6 darken find out. The company is extremely sorry for the damage
2 exhausting 7 starry and they are doing everything they can to clean up the
3 illnesses 8 recycling beaches,” said Tom.
4 global 9 equipment
5 accommodation 10 natural Grammar Revision (Modules 1-5) (p. 73)
1 1 were allowed 4 said
5c – Grammar (p. 72) 2 use 5 ever
1 1 told 3 asked 5 say 7 said 3 worst 6 have been planting
2 say 4 told 6 told
2 1 I’d like to know how long Save the Children has
2 1 Danny said (that) Katie had joined an been fighting for children’s rights.
environmental group. 2 Could you tell me which countries you work in?
2 Fran told us (that) she was writing her project on 3 Have you any idea how many people he invited to
endangered species. the event?
3 Ben’s wife told me (that) he used public transport to 4 I want to know how much you spend on helping
get to work instead of driving. children and families.
4 The Prime Minister said (that) they would give more 5 Do you know if it is possible to volunteer?
money to fight poverty.
5 John said (that) he could help out at the animal 3 1 if Daisy had seen the news report about the smog.
shelter that week. 2 what it said.
6 Kelly told me (that) she had seen a sea turtle while 3 that the smog was so bad that the government was
he had been/was swimming the day before. telling people to keep their windows closed.
4 if the government was looking for a solution to the
3 1 Sam asked me where the animal shelter in my problem.
neighbourhood was. 5 that the government had promised to invest more in
2 Beth asked if I (had) found out about volunteering public transport
for Oxfam. 6 that she hoped they would do it soon.
3 David asked what he had been saying about coral
reefs. 4 1 is being picked up
4 Anya asked me if I had read the/that article about 2 has/gets his waste taken
homelessness. 3 much more expensive than
5 Peter asked Bob if he could save/to save all his old 4 haven’t been to
newspapers. 5 asked if Mary was
6 Ben asked when we were taking the used clothes 6 used to cycle
to the charity shop.
Grammar in Focus
4 1 The organiser told us to make sure we arrived on time. 1 every/each/ 5 is destroyed 10 in
2 The organiser told us not to wear trainers. per/an 6 than 11 like
3 The organiser told us to bring some plastic bags for 2 are recycled 7 will be 12 are
the rubbish. 3 takes 8 was set 13 closer
4 The organiser reminded/told us not to forget to 4 for 9 works 14 at
bring something for lunch.
5 The organiser told/instructed us to put the rubbish 5d – Listening skills (p. 74)
in the correct bins. 1 adoption programme: a programme in which people
‘adopt’ a particular animal or species by donating
5 1 that the clean-up campaign began that day. money to their welfare
2 me to go to the WWF meeting with her. donate: to give
3 us to go swimming with the dolphins. endangered: at risk of extinction
4 us not to buy aerosol sprays that use CFCs. natural habitat: the natural environment in which an
5 to take the bags out for me. animal is normally found
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certificate: a piece of paper that proves you have done 5 a job

something 6 worried and anxious
bookmark: a strip of material, e.g. leather or plastic, to
mark a reader’s progress in a book 2 1 donating 3 awareness 5 education
sticker: an adhesive label with words/a picture printed 2 charities 4 create 6 paying
on it
fund (v): to pay for 3 1 endangered 4 planting 7 solution
2 planet 5 problems 8 suitable
2 1 F 2 T 3 T 4 T 5 F 3 working 6 isolated

3 Suggested Answer 4 1 a 2 a 3 a 4 b 5 a
I believe the WWF’s ‘Adopt an Animal’ programme is a
good cause, of course, but personally I would prefer to 5f – Writing (p. 60)
donate money to an ecosystem-based rather than a 1 a) Key words to be underlined: poverty, homeless,
species-based conservation programme. This is letter, local newspaper, solutions, expected results
because large, popular animals get a lot of attention, but
there are many plants and insects, and even fungi that b) 1 To begin with 4 In this way
are equally threatened, which people often forget about. 2 For instance 5 In conclusion
All of these creatures that make up the ecosystem must 3 Another way
survive if we truly want to save any animal.
2 A 2
4 a) A To recount a history is to tell the story of something B Sentence B does not fit in the paragraph because it
B To persuade someone to donate is to convince contrasts with another unstated idea.
them to give e.g. money. C 1
C To announce news is to publicly give out D 3
information.
3 There are (incorrect grammar)
b) C inform … just moved into a newly built office to help (incorrect grammar)
and cities. (incorrect punctuation)
5 1 A 2 C 3 A 4 D 5 C so there (incorrect spelling)
on the road. (incorrect punctuation)
6 The interview was about a charity called Ending Poverty, it also makes (incorrect grammar)
founded by Jennifer Towers. She decided to start the people fitter (incorrect spelling)
charity after travelling and wanting to help the people in and healthier (incorrect spelling)
one remote village in Laos. Ending Poverty is different If people (incorrect punctuation)
from other charities because it allows individual people will soon decrease (incorrect grammar)
to start specific projects, and have more control in the
process. 4 a) 1 B 2 A

5e – Speaking skills (p. 75) b) Suggested Answer

1 A 1 outside in the street Dear Sir/Madam,
2 forty Your article about the state of our rubbish dumps in
3 old clothes last Tuesday’s edition of your newspaper has
4 unhappy prompted me to write this letter. We know that the
5 is giving him some money amount of household waste we produce is on the
6 in her late twenties or early thirties increase. Most food we buy comes in plastic or metal
7 a grey jacket and a black skirt containers which eventually get thrown in landfills.
8 homeless The landfills, however, are getting full and we need to
find another solution.
B 1 outside on a bench
To begin with, we could recycle food containers by
2 hair and a grey beard
finding a new use for them. Metal tins, for example,
3 a dark blue short-sleeved shirt and light-
can be made into something new rather than just be
coloured trousers
thrown away. In this way, there will be less rubbish
4 a mobile phone and a newspaper
going into landfills.
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Another way to help is to compost our food waste. 4 1 C 2 F 3 E 4 D

For instance, vegetable peelings can be turned into
manure which can then be added to the soil in our 5 1 C 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 C
gardens. This will improve the quality of the soil and
enable more plants to grow. 6 Suggested Answer
In conclusion, there are many ways in which we can Dear Doris,
reduce the amount of rubbish we create. By recycling How are things? I hope you’re well. I’m just writing
plastic and metal, and reusing food waste, we can to tell you about how our school spent World
help to make the world a cleaner place for everyone. Environment Day. We all got together and took part in
Also, of course, it will make our community a more a tree-planting activity in our local park.
attractive place to live. We met at school at 9 am and walked to the park. At 10
Yours faithfully, o’clock everyone was busy planting! It was lovely
Edward Jones weather and it felt so nice to be out in the open air! I also
felt proud to be doing something worthwhile for the
Matura Skills 5 (p. 77) environment. At 3 o’clock we stopped work and had a
1 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 B picnic by the lake.
Next day there was an article in the paper! It said our
2 1 nap 3 interest 5 routine school had done a great job and we all felt really proud.
2 trade 4 fur 6 goal Next year, we’re organising a gardening project to plant
flowers and vegetables in the school grounds.
3 tiny ≠ huge ill ≠ healthy What about you? Did you do anything special for
boring ≠ interesting released ≠ captured World Environment Day?
easy-going ≠ strict lawful ≠ illegal Love,
Eva
Language Knowledge 5 (pp. 78-79)
1 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 B 5 C Matura Exam 5 – Poziom rozszerzony (pp. 82-83)
1 1 E 2 C 3 D 4 B
2 1 a 2 a 3 a
2 1 C 2 E 3 A 4 D
3 1 a 2 b 3 b 4 a
3 1 I went to the
4 1 prevents people from swimming 2 are we supposed to arrive
2 the result of 3 of us had ever been
3 got in touch with 4 thought carefully before deciding
4 goes to school on
4 1 Recently 3 suffering
5 1 A 3 A 5 D 7 A 9 C 11 D 2 ourselves 4 generations
2 B 4 B 6 A 8 D 10 D 12 B
5 1 much 3 cut
6 1 C 4 C 7 D 10 B 13 B 2 due/owing 4 by
2 A 5 C 8 A 11 D 14 A
3 D 6 A 9 C 12 C 6 Suggested Answer
Dear Sir/Madam,
Matura Exam 5 – Poziom podstawowy (pp. 80- Further to the recent publicity in the media concerning
81) endangered species, and the fact that many animals are at
1 1 B cycle, walk, take public transport, solar panels risk of disappearing altogether, I would like to outline one
2 B instead of using your car, solar panels, reduce or two suggestions that I believe may be of some help.
the amount of greenhouse gases In the first place, the most urgently endangered animal
species need instant protection. The best way of offering
2 1 B 2 D 3 E 4 A this would surely be to house these animals in zoos
where they could receive proper health care and be
3 1 C 2 A 3 B protected from manmade threats to their environment.
The result would be that they would be able to breed in
captivity and continue to reproduce the species.
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Secondly, it would also be a good idea to create more 5 bite – dogs, tigers, crocodiles, spiders, ants, sharks,
paid jobs in animal care. All too often, these jobs are mosquitoes, snakes, tortoises, bears, mice, rabbits, cats
only available to volunteers and many people who would sting – bees, wasps, jellyfish, scorpions
like to help are not in a financial position to do so. If scratch – dogs, tigers, bears, mice, rabbits, cats
governments could be persuaded to create more paid crawl – snails, crocodiles, spiders, ants, crabs,
jobs in animal conservation work, more people would be tortoises, cockroaches, earthworms, scorpions
encouraged to join in and save more wildlife.
In short, animal species in danger need our help and 6 1 injury 3 pain 5 harm
they need it now. Housing them in a safer environment 2 damage 4 wound
and recruiting more people to take care of them seem to
me to be the obvious first steps in the right direction. I 7 1 G, impatient 5 B, embarrassed
hope you will print this letter and encourage your 2 D, nervous 6 C, confused
readers to act on these suggestions. 3 F, bored 7 A, surprised
Yours faithfully, 4 E, angry
Gordon Doyle
8 Suggested Answers
Module 6 1 a friend went on stage and sang without telling
anyone that he was going to.
6a – Reading (pp. 84-85) 2 when my sister borrowed my favourite top without
1 B asking me.
3 I had to speak in front of my teachers and
2 1 A 2 C 3 C classmates and I got so nervous that I completely
forgot what I was going to say.
3 1 webs 3 signals 5 melt 7 invade 4 I have to go to the dentist.
2 hide 4 deep 6 hive
9 1 treatment 5 appearance
4 1 wanders 3 attacked, away 2 nutritious 6 illegal
2 get away 4 ceremony 3 irrational 7 deadly
4 agonises 8 horrifies
5 1 harmful 2 front 3 calm 4 bright
6c – Grammar (p. 88)
6 1 They live in nests. 4 They send out signals. 1 1 E 2 C 3 D 4 F 5 B 6 A
2 They spray acid. 5 They live in beehives.
3 They live in forests. 2 1 Sue may/might come tomorrow.
2 You can’t/mustn’t enter this area.
6b – Vocabulary (pp. 86-87) 3 He must attend the meeting.
1 1 open 3 panic 5 crawlies 4 You ought to/should see a doctor.
2 public 4 phobia 6 spaces 5 She might pass the test.
6 You needn’t come if you don’t want to.
2 1 A 2 A 3 C 7 She can fly a plane.
8 You mustn’t/can’t park here.
3 a) 1 is worried 5 suffers 9 Can/Could you give me a lift to the doctor’s?
2 refuses 6 sweat 10 He could run long distances.
3 lessen 7 avoids 11 May/Can/Could I use your phone?
4 startled 8 screamed 12 You will have to/must see a doctor.

b) 1 scared 4 dizzy 3 1 must have been terrified when you were stuck in the
2 surprised 5 nervous elevator
3 proud 6 embarrassed 2 may/might have a social phobia
3 can’t have gone surfing because it’s too stormy today
4 1 of 4 on 7 to 4 can’t be afraid of public speaking
2 of, at 5 to 8 on 5 might/may be afraid of heights if you felt dizzy on
3 for 6 about 9 up with that bridge
6 must be seeing the doctor tonight
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4 1 the, – 3 the, – 5 The, the, the, – 4 surprised and frightened

2 the 4 the 5 drop the cup

5 1 Something 4 no one 7 any 3 Suggested Answer

2 everywhere 5 any 8 everywhere A: Hi, Michelle! Aren’t you giving a talk in front of the
3 nothing 6 some class next week? Fantastic! I expect you’re feeling
proud to be chosen, aren’t you?
Grammar Revision (Modules 1-6) (p. 89) B: Yes to the first question, no to the second. Actually,
1 1 was found 6 had been eating I’m absolutely dreading it.
2 claimed 7 seemed A: Oh no! Why? Is it a difficult topic?
3 had been lost 8 was contacted B: I’m giving a talk in our history class about the
4 believed 9 had been reported ancient Greeks. I’m so worried about it that I can’t
5 could he survive 10 was telling sleep. I think I have a phobia about public speaking.
A: I’m sorry to hear that. I remember getting really
2 1 most dangerous, in 4 was hired by frightened of speaking in front of the class when I
2 told, travelling 5 their, themselves was in Year 7. I would even have nightmares about
3 the 6 when, finds forgetting what to say. Then, I decided it was really
time to tackle the problem.
3 1 –, the 4 The, a, – 7 –, a/the, – B: Really? What did you do?
2 the 5 the, –, the 8 a, the A: I went to see the school counsellor. She is very nice
3 an, – 6 The, –, – and perhaps you should pay her a visit. I’m sure she
can help you deal with your anxiety. She helped me
4 1 are not allowed to 5 would have gone prepare for a presentation. One useful tip she gave
2 as many pets as 6 (new) employees me was to write on small cards to remind myself of
3 can’t/couldn’t have been are hired what I need to say.
4 if only he didn’t B: That’s not a bad idea. Maybe I’ll give it a try.
A: Let me know how you get on.
Grammar in Focus
4 1 b 2 b 3 a 4 a 5 b
1 of 7 the 13 to
2 on 8 eating 14 which
6f – Writing (p. 92)
3 and 9 plenty/lots 15 the largest
4 have evolved 10 the best 16 than 1 A 3 B 1 C 2
5 where 11 is growing
6 are not found 12 for 2 1 I hope I’ve been of some help
2 let me know what happens
6d – Listening skills (p. 90) 3 It must be awful to be
4 I’m only too glad to help
1 1 C 2 A 3 D 4 B
5 One thing you can do
6 If you do this
2 1 F 2 T 3 F 4 T 5 F
7 Another thing you can do is
8 Then
3 1 in a lift 2 work colleagues
9 it might be a good idea to
4 1 C 2 A 3 C
3 1 Why don’t you
2 help
6e – Speaking skills (p. 91)
3 you’re high up
1 1 waiting 5 must 9 glasses 4 like
2 speaking 6 opinion 10 clasped 5 If I were you
3 anxious 7 well 11 background 6 go to see a psychologist
4 needles 8 pain 7 be able to give you some more help

2 1 a woman with dark hair who is holding a cup 4 advice 1 – expected result – you will know what you
2 screaming, bug, cup want to say, so you will feel calmer.
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advice 2 – expected result – you will get used to the 5 1 B 3 D 5 C 7 D 9 B 11 A

process. 2 C 4 A 6 B 8 D 10 C 12 C

5 Suggested Answer 6 1 A 4 B 7 D 10 C 13 A
Hi Suzy, 2 C 5 A 8 B 11 C 14 C
I’m really sorry to hear that you’re worried about 3 D 6 B 9 B 12 D
speaking in front of your class. I know how awful it is,
because I used to feel like that, too. I managed to get Matura Exam 6 – Poziom podstawowy (pp. 96-
over my fear, so maybe I can help you. 97)
First of all, you should prepare your speech notes very 1 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 A 6 C
well. By doing this, you will know exactly what you want
to say, so you will feel calmer. Also, you should practise 2 1 B 2 A 3 B
in front of a mirror. This way, you will get used to the
process. Of course, if it seems too difficult you could 3 1 A 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 B
always talk to a professional, too. They know exactly
what to do for people with phobias. 4 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 C 5 B
I hope I’ve been of some help. Let me know if you
need any more advice. 5 Suggested Answer
Best wishes, Hi everyone. Today, I want to talk about a phobia I
Liam used to have. I’d been afraid of heights ever since I can
remember. Even standing at the top of the stairs made me
Matura Skills 6 (p. 93) feel dizzy and frightened. If I stood somewhere up high,
1 1 D 2 A 3 B 4 C my heart would race and I would feel terribly sick.
However, I was lucky enough to have great friends who
2 avoided – stayed away from really helped me get over my fear by being very patient
possibility – option and encouraging. I also went to see a psychologist who
dizzy – faint helped me by teaching me to think of other things when
associates – connects I began to feel uneasy.
totally – drastically I would certainly recommend using the help of your
entertainer – performer friends and medical professionals to help you if you are
scared of something. Getting over your fears definitely
3 1 circus 4 imagine 7 phobia changes your life for the better. Does anyone else have
2 programme 5 experience 8 sensible a phobia? Please leave your comments below!
3 neighbourhood 6 posters
Matura Exam 6 – Poziom rozszerzony (pp. 98-99)
4 1 She had one scary experience as a toddler. 1 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 B
2 It prevented her from doing many things.
3 The author thinks that hypnotherapy programmes 2 1 C 2 D 3 A 4 B 5 B
work well.
3 1 anxiety 3 well
Language Knowledge 6 (pp. 94-95) 2 being trapped 4 sensitive
1 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 B 5 A
4 Suggested Answer
2 1 C 2 A 3 A 4 B 5 C DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK
Achluophobia or the fear of darkness is a phobia that affects
3 a) 1 adverb 3 possessive adjective many people. We have all heard of children being afraid of
2 adjective the dark, but, whereas, most people grow out of the fear as
they become older, achluophobia can also affect adults.
b) 1 immediately 2 scary 3 my The main reason for fearing the dark is that you cannot tell
if there are any dangers surrounding you. And while it might
4 1 absolutely 3 tension be sensible in some circumstances to be on the alert in the
2 are designed 4 horrifying dark, being terrified of the dark in your own home, for
example, might be considered a little irrational. Severe
cases of achluophobia have left people refusing to leave
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their homes after dark. The fear of darkness can be so 3 1 vaccination 5 cure 9 prescription
extreme that in some cases sufferers can’t face dimly lit 2 symptom 6 treatment 10 rash
environments like parties, nightclubs and cinemas. 3 indigestion 7 operation
But, it is possible to treat this phobia. Treatment might 4 allergy 8 cough
include slowly exposing yourself to darkened rooms for
short periods of time, using dimmer lighting in the night 4 1 almonds 4 cabbage 7 turnip
time, and then eventually taking a night time walk with 2 peas 5 beetroot
someone that you trust. If you find that none of this is 3 cucumber 6 watermelon
working, then perhaps it is time to seek professional
help. A psychologist can help you to overcome the fear, 5 1 to 3 out 5 from
by encouraging you to discuss its causes and advising 2 with 4 to
you of the best way to move forward.
6 1 itchy 4 prescription
2 sneezing 5 to avoid/avoiding
Module 7
3 treatments 6 worse
7a – Reading (pp. 100-101)
1 1 D 2 F 3 E 4 B 7 Butcher’s: beef, lamb
Fishmonger’s: trout, salmon, crab, sardines
2 1 e 3 f 5 c 7 h Greengrocer’s: peppers, onions, broccoli, potatoes
2 g 4 b 6 a 8 d Baker’s: cake, biscuits, bread rolls, apple pie

3 Suggested Answer 8 Fruit & Vegetables: carrots, oranges, bananas,

I like to snack on crisps, especially when watching a film. But avocado
crisps are not very healthy because they are fried in oil. Dairy: butter, cream, cheese
Perhaps I could swap my big bag of crisps for a smaller bag Meat: turkey, beef, chicken
of popcorn, which is not fried, to make my snacking Grains: breakfast cereal, rice
healthier. Other: chocolate, vegetable oils, nuts, eggs, pasta

4 1 calories 4 cereal 7 snack 10 handful 9 1 wine 2 water 3 bread 4 sugar

2 dip 5 baked 8 ingredients
3 key 6 store 9 fibre 10 1 D 2 A 3 C 4 A 5 C

5 pick up quickly – grab, enjoyable things – treats, feel 11 1 broken 2 burnt 3 virus 4 fainted
hopeless – despair, eat too much – overeat, visit quickly
– pop into, sudden feelings of wanting to eat – hunger 12 1 infection 5 illnesses 9 effectively
pangs, being within reasonable limits – moderation, be 2 beneficial 6 painful 10 prescription
careful – watch out 3 muscular 7 breathing
4 exhausted 8 energise
6 1 in 3 for 5 on
2 In 4 of 6 on 7c – Grammar (p. 104)
1 1 could lose 4 wouldn’t eat
7 1 prepare 5 mug 9 hungry 2 was going 5 had attended
2 fridge 6 bar 10 go 3 hadn’t caught 6 wasn’t
3 cut 7 labels 11 moderation
4 plastic 8 calories 12 overeat 2 1 wouldn’t have 3 wouldn’t 5 hadn’t eaten
2 won’t 4 buy 6 were
7b – Vocabulary (pp. 102-103)
1 1 blood 4 heart 7 immune 3 1 Exercising 3 trying 5 taking
2 weight 5 balanced 8 high 2 to do 4 pushing 6 getting
3 ageing 6 health
4 1 to go 3 doing 5 seeing
2 1 boost 4 sprained 7 aching 2 to inform 4 to follow 6 eating
2 vomiting 5 healed 8 recovering
3 burning 6 absorbs 5 1 shall 3 won’t 5 does 7 won’t
2 am 4 did 6 can’t 8 have
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6 1 Every 3 either 5 all 7 neither B: That sounds great. How much is the cost of a full
2 None 4 both 6 every membership?
A: A full membership will cost you £35 per month and
Grammar Revision (Modules 1-7) (p. 105) that includes access to the swimming pool, Jacuzzi,
1 1 C 3 A 5 B 7 C 9 A sauna and includes all exercise classes.
2 C 4 B 6 A 8 B 10 B B: Wow, that’s a bargain! What exercise classes do you
offer here?
2 1 Neither 5 How many 9 like A: A wide range; we have spinning classes, aerobics,
2 plenty 6 all the 10 nor kickboxing, circuit training and yoga.
3 Every 7 few B: I’ve always wanted to try kickboxing. Will I need any
4 despite 8 lots equipment if I join that class?
A: No, we supply all the protective equipment required for
3 1 don’t have enough 4 has been written by that class. It’s the same for all our classes – you just
2 the fastest runner of 5 had her bicycle stolen need to wear loose clothes and bring lots of energy!
3 is only closed B: You’ve sold it to me; I definitely want to sign up for a
membership!
Grammar in Focus
1 least 6 makes 11 what 3 Suggested Answers
2 on 7 in 12 about 1 There are two people in the picture.
3 than 8 be accepted 13 with 2 They are in a park.
4 getting 9 itself 14 best 3 They are jogging.
5 being 10 can/might/could 4 They are both wearing athletic clothes. The woman
is wearing a red top and a black tracksuit bottoms
7d – Listening skills (p. 106) while the man has a sleeveless top and a grey
tracksuit bottoms.
2 1 D 2 B 3 C 4 E
5 The seem to feel happy, though a little tired.
3 Suggested Answer
4 1 b 2 a 3 a
I would like to attend the garlic festival. It sounds like a
different and interesting experience. I don’t think I would
7f – Writing (p. 108)
taste the garlic ice cream, however.
1 A 2 B 1 C 4 D 3
4 Team sports: football, hockey, water polo, volleyball,
cricket 2 all things considered – all in all, to start with – in the first
Individual sports: jogging, scuba diving, karate, place or firstly, consequently – this means or as a result,
weightlifting, skiing on the other hand – however, moreover – furthermore or
in addition, therefore – as a result or this means, for
5 1 B 2 B 3 C 4 C 5 A example – for instance, what is more – in addition or
furthermore, to begin with – firstly or in the first place, I
7e – Speaking skills (p. 107) believe – in my opinion

1 1 information 4 depends
3 1 Let’s not forget 4 be very expensive
2 beginners 5 special
2 many disadvantages to 5 Secondly
3 package 6 recommend
3 To begin with 6 can be boring

2 Suggested Answer
4 A 3 B 2 C 1 D 5 E 4
A: Good afternoon sir, welcome to Hampton Health
Centre, how can I help you today? 5 a) PROS:
B: Hi there, I’m thinking about joining your gym, but I’d Argument 1: To begin with, you can practise an
like to ask for some information before I sign up. individual sport when it suits you.
A: Of course, what would you like to know? Reason/justification 1: For this reason, there is no
B: Well to start with, could you please tell me what the need to arrange a time to train with others.
opening hours are? Argument 2: Also, it encourages independence.
A: We are open from 7 am – 10 pm Monday – Saturday Reason/justification 2: For instance, you become
and 10 am – 6 pm on a Sunday. better at motivating yourself.
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CONS: hungry and overeat. But don’t cut out your favourite
Argument 1: Firstly, you do not learn the value of foods completely. If you do this, you will only want them
teamwork more and as a result, you will feel unhappy.
Reason/justification 1: Therefore, you can’t work If you eat well and exercise, I think you will find it is easy
well with others. to lose weight! Let me know how it goes,
Argument 2: Furthermore, you have fewer Sophie
opportunities to make friends.
Reason/justification 2: As a result, you might feel Language Knowledge 7 (pp. 110-111)
lonely sometimes. 1 1 C 2 B 3 A 4 A 5 B
b) These days, everyone is talking about how important
exercise is for health, particularly for young people. 2 1 A 2 C 3 B
Usually, people recommend that they get involved in
team sports, due to the many social benefits they 3 1 should not have started
offer. But there are also a lot of sports that teens can 2 the fact that it
do by themselves. Are these individual sports a good 3 had brought a packed lunch
idea too? 4 a lot of sugar
There are certainly a number of advantages to 5 order to reserve
individual sports. To begin with, you can practise an 6 didn’t expect to enjoy
individual sport when it suits you. For this reason, it
is easy to exercise because there is no need to 4 1 used her mum’s 3 riding her bike
arrange a time to train with others. Also, they 2 went jogging 4 recently decided to join
encourage independence. For instance, from playing
individual sports you can become better at 5 1 C 3 C 5 A 7 A 9 C 11 A
motivating yourself. 2 D 4 B 6 C 8 B 10 C 12 C
On the other hand, individual sports also have their
disadvantages. Firstly, you do not learn the value of 6 1 A 4 A 7 C 10 D 13 B
teamwork. Therefore, you wouldn’t learn to work well 2 B 5 C 8 C 11 B 14 B
with others which is a very important skill in the 3 C 6 A 9 A 12 D
workplace. Furthermore, you have fewer
opportunities to make friends. As a result, you might Matura Exam 7 – Poziom podstawowy (pp. 112-
feel lonely sometimes. 113)
All in all, I think that the independence that practising 1 1 A 2 A 3 L 4 L 5 A
an individual sport can give young people easily
outweighs the disadvantages of doing these sorts of 2 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 D 5 B
activities. Getting involved in individual sports is a
great way to learn some life skills and get fit. 3 1 B 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 A

Matura Skills 7 (p. 109) 4 1 B 2 B 3 A 4 B 5 C

1 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 C
5 Suggested Answer
2 1 cavities 4 calories 7 aspect Hi everyone! Today, I’m writing to you all about a
2 production 5 energy 8 enthusiasts healthy eating campaign that I’ve recently started in
3 moderation 6 consume my school. I decided to start the campaign because
I’ve noticed that quite a few students in my school are
3 Suggested Answer overweight. I don’t want to make them feel bad about
Hi Alison, this, but I do want to do something to help. Teenagers
I’m glad to hear you are trying to lose weight. You will are at age when they are still developing, so it’s vital that
soon have more energy and feel better. I can give you they get the right nutrients in the foods they eat.
some advice. One of the main ways students here can change their
First of all, exercise is really important. Exercise burns diets is by cutting down on fast food. Fast food contains
calories and helps to make your metabolism work better. so much fat and sugar that it can even have a bad effect
For these reasons, it will help you lose weight more than on people who exercise regularly.
anything else. Also, it is a good idea to eat a balanced Next Friday, I plan on having the first event of my
diet. If you eat a variety of healthy food, you won’t feel campaign. I’ll set up a stall in the school yard at lunchtime
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2 e 4 f 6 h 8 c
Matura Exam 7 – Poziom rozszerzony (pp. 114-
115) 3 Text A: worries = concerns, frightened = terrified,
1 The correct answer is C. exhausting = tiring
Text B: unusual = exotic, chance = opportunity, ideal =
The words ‘meeting’ and ‘If you see’ helped me answer
prefect
the question, as only teachers would be present at a
Text C: award = prize, world = globe, lively = vibrant
meeting, plus only they would have the authority to stop
students and ask them about energy drinks.
4 inland ≠ coastal
uninteresting ≠ breathtaking
2 1 C 2 A 3 B
tasteless ≠ delicious
uncomfortable ≠ cosy
3 1 B 2 C 3 B 4 A
remembers ≠ forgets
ugly ≠ beautiful
4 1 losing 3 mixture
2 strengthen 4 healthier
5 1 outfit 4 architecture 7 trip
2 float 5 cabin 8 highlight
5 1 train harder he won’t 3 isn’t easy for
3 gourmet 6 lifetime
2 have taken care 4 wish you could come
6 1 delay 4 was buzzing 7 guarantee
6 Suggested Answer
2 compete 5 dined 8 ’re/are
HAVE A GOOD WORKOUT
3 to catch 6 calmed celebrating
These days, it’s becoming very popular for teens to join
gyms. These people believe that going to gyms will help
8b – Vocabulary (pp. 118-119)
them meet their fitness goals and lead a healthier
lifestyle. However, it’s beyond doubt that a huge 1 1 home 4 warm 7 beaten
percentage of people give up going to gyms, even 2 site 5 mouth-watering 8 resort
before their memberships have ended. But what exactly 3 guided 6 ruins
are the pros and cons of teens attending gyms?
In the first place, gyms offer exercise equipment that it 2 1 relax 4 stole 7 board
would be impossible for most people to have at home. 2 dine 5 delayed 8 enjoyed
These specialised pieces of equipment can exercise 3 float 6 wander
certain parts of the body, meaning you can get an
excellent workout. Also, gyms have trainers who can 3 1 do 4 play 7 go 10 play
help you exercise. These trainers can motivate you to 2 play 5 do 8 play
continue when you feel tired, and can give you good 3 go 6 go 9 go
advice about the correct technique to employ when
using exercise equipment. 4 1 mouth-watering 5 overnight 9 double
On the other hand, gyms do have their cons, particularly 2 elegant 6 heavy 10 traffic
for teens. In the first place, since teens are at a stage 3 guided 7 unspoilt
when their bodies are still developing, lifting weights or 4 expensive 8 light
doing intense exercise might do more harm than good.
Also, when you go to the gym you run the risk of getting 5 1 attraction 4 crew 7 delicacy
addicted to working out and being in shape. It’s easy for 2 dream 5 deck 8 time
people to get obsessed with the way their bodies look 3 meeting 6 breath
and go to the gym far too often.
All in all, I believe that while going to a gym can have its 6 1 activities 3 tasty
negatives, it’s a great way of keeping fit. 2 experienced 4 including

7 1 stay 5 booking 9 camp

Module 8 2 reservation 6 accommodation 10 itinerary
8a – Reading (pp. 116-117) 3 abroad 7 destination 11 weekend
4 meal 8 deals 12 nightlife
1 1 A 2 A 3 C
8 1 f 3 h 5 d 7 b
2 1 g 3 d 5 a 7 b
2 e 4 a 6 g 8 c
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Grammar Revision (Modules 1-8) (p. 121)

9 ride land sail 1 1 told 4 better 7 I wish
motorcycle, bike plane, boat 2 used to 5 so that 8 finishes
helicopter 3 don’t have to 6 himself
get on/off drive catch
2 1 People whose last name begins with the letters A-M
bus, coach, boat, car train, bus, plane, will have Scott as their tour guide. – D – cannot be
plane, train coach omitted
2 The Treehotel, where we stayed last year, has great
offers for families. – ND – cannot be omitted.
10 1 miss 3 off 5 resort
3 The woman who painted this portrait is my
2 sweet 4 right
neighbour. – D – cannot be omitted
4 My passport, which I’ve had since 2008, has expired
11 1 set 3 arrested 4 stole
– ND – cannot be omitted
2 broke
5 John, whose father is a travel agent, helped us book
our tickets. – ND – cannot be omitted.
12 1 definitely 4 friendly
6 Tom never told us the reason why he left Dubai. –
2 departure 5 amazement
D – can be omitted
3 remarkable 6 traditional
3 1 I go skydiving twice a month, whereas my sister is
8c – Grammar (p. 120) afraid of heights.
1 1 I remember the day trip we took to Madrid when the 2 Although Brain is highly qualified, he can’t find a job.
tour guide got lost. 3 The man who lectures at Harvard wrote a book
2 That man who works in the travel agent’s is my about how to live to 100.
neighbour. 4 Despite putting on sun cream, the girl got sunburnt.
3 The girl whose passport was stolen had to go to the 5 Take the keys with you in case I go out.
police.
4 This is the seat by the window (which) you reserved. 4 1 I had more 4 not as outgoing as
5 I don’t know the reason (why) Darren insists on 2 must be at 5 refused to help
travelling by boat. 3 will have been offered
6 This is the local craft shop where I bought all my
souvenirs. Grammar in Focus
1 1 of 5 the 9 most common
2 1 where 3 why 5 when 2 appears 6 It 10 of
2 who 4 whose 6 which 3 its 7 is seen 11 in/during
4 is caused 8 than 12 to see
3 1 Emily took some time off work in order to travel
abroad. 8d – Listening skills (p. 122)
2 Jeff set his alarm clock so that he would get to the
1 ACCOMMODATION ACTIVITIES TYPE
airport on time.
3 Peter flew to Finland to see the sand festival. hostel sailing backpacking
4 Michelle and Tim take guided tours when on holiday hotel archery camping
so as to learn more about the attractions. canoeing summer camp
5 She took a map with her so that she wouldn’t get lost.
cycling
4 1 so 3 so 5 such trying local food
2 such a 4 such an
2 G K
5 1 Whose passport is this?
1 X
2 Where did the Millers go?
3 Who went on an all-inclusive holiday? 2 X
4 What is the city famous for? 3 X
5 What was left at the check-in desk? 4 X
5 X
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3 I think I would prefer to go on a backpacking holiday 8f – Writing (p. 124)

because I enjoy being active. I also like to explore the 1 1 b
beautiful countryside and stay in small hostels.
2 1 C 3 O 5 O 7 C 9 C 11 O
4 Ss check words. 2 C 4 O 6 O or C 8 C 10 O 12 C

5 1 B 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 D 3 Opening Comments: How are you?

Closing Comments: … get back to me soon.
6 Suggested Answers Alternatives: I hope you are well. … write back soon
where and what it’s like and let me know.
area in Turkey – beautiful rivers – waterfalls and valleys
– strange rock formations called ‘fairy chimneys’ 4 Hi Katie,
accommodation How are you? 1) Sorry I 2) haven’t written for 3) ages, but
tents – cave homes – hotels I’ve been 4) really busy. I have actually been planning a
activities family hiking trip. 5) I’d love it if you could 6) come along!
riding horses – riding bikes – hiking – swimming –
astronomy – Turkish bath 5 Suggested Answers
food destination
cook local food together campsite in Montpellier in the South of France
summary journey details
Cappadocia is an area in Turkey with beautiful rivers, 2nd August – travel by ferry and car – nine-hour car
waterfalls and valleys. It has strange rock formations journey
called ‘fairy chimneys’. You can stay in a tent or in a cave activities
hotel. While you are there you can ride horses, ride go on hikes – sit around the campfire – sunbathe – go
bikes, go hiking, go swimming, study astronomy or go to swimming
a Turkish bath. There is good local food to eat that you
can cook with your friends. 6 Suggested Answer
Hi Louisa,
7 Suggested Answer
How are you? I hope you’re feeling better. Sorry I
Come to wonderful Cappadocia in Turkey. It’s a beautiful haven’t written for so long. On the 2nd of August I’m
area with lots of stunning scenery including the famous going on a camping holiday in the South of France with
‘fairy chimneys’ and lots of things to do. You can go horse my parents and I was wondering if you want to come
riding and hiking, or just look up at the stars. The town of with us. What do you think?
Goreme has interesting rock houses and hotels where We’re going for one week. We’re taking the car ferry from
you can stay and lots of delicious local food. So don’t Dover and then driving down south from Calais. It’s a
delay, book your holiday today! long trip, about nine hours, but I think it will be
interesting.
8e – Speaking skills (p. 123) The campsite is in Montpellier. We can go on long hikes,
1 1 C 2 E 3 B 4 A 5 D sit around the campfire or sunbathe. Also, we can go to
the beach nearby. It’ll be fun to swim in the sea!
2 1 cost 4 choice 7 book 10 opinion I’d better go now as I have to finish my homework. I really
2 close 5 abroad 8 boring hope that you can come. Say hi to your family from me.
3 enjoys 6 point 9 deals Best wishes,
May
3 1 a man with dark hair sitting on the ground in front of
a building. Matura Skills 8 (p. 125)
2 blue jeans and a white T-shirt. 1 1 E 2 C 3 A 4 B
3 smiling and looking around.
4 a tourist, he has got a map and a backpack. 2 1 lifetime 4 spectacle 7 tribe
5 excited about seeing a new place. 2 dawn 5 bump
6 a building that looks important and blue sky. 3 predator 6 migration

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3 Dear Lisa, The family and I have been preparing and packing
I’ve just got back from the Serengeti National Park in extremely warm clothes so that we can comfortably see
Tanzania. I took a trip in a hot-air balloon to see the the sights from the deck of the ship. We’ve also got an
migration of the wildebeest and I had a fabulous time! extra camera battery so that we won’t miss taking
At 5 am I met the pilot and the other passengers. We pictures of the scenery.
climbed into the balloon and floated over the treetops, Aside from the Glacier Adventure, I’d really love to
where we had a great view of the wildlife. participate in the Park Expedition as well!
I saw lots of animals including gazelles, giraffes and We’d love you and your family to join us; the more the
lions, and I took hundreds of photos. Eighty minutes merrier! Ask them and see what they think!
later, the ride was over. The whole experience made me Talk soon,
think about what I want to do with my life. Gus
Write back soon.
Regards, Matura Exam 8 – Poziom rozszerzony (pp. 130-
Beth 131)
1 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 E
Language Knowledge 8 (pp. 126-127)
1 1 B 2 B 3 A 4 A 5 B 2 1 E 2 D 3 B 4 C

2 1 A 2 B 3 1 C 2 A 3 D 4 B

3 1 never been to 3 herself on not polluting 4 1 our plane had already left
2 identical to/the same as 4 the fact that it was 2 himself while on holiday
3 found her hotel quite easily
4 1 pack 3 instead 4 going to rain heavily
2 how 4 more
5 Suggested Answer
5 1 A 3 D 5 C 7 A 9 D 11 B HOME SWEET HOME
2 B 4 D 6 D 8 C 10 C 12 A Many people these days are deciding to stay closer to
home for their holidays and explore their own country
6 1 D 4 A 7 D 10 B 13 C rather than fly off to foreign parts. There are both
2 B 5 A 8 C 11 D 14 C advantages and disadvantages to this.
3 B 6 A 9 D 12 C 15 D Firstly, holidays at home tend to be cheaper than the
alternative. You don’t have to buy expensive plane
Matura Exam 8 – Poziom podstawowy (pp. 128- tickets, which cuts out a major expense of holidaying
129) abroad. Secondly, communication is never a problem as
1 1 D 2 B 3 C 4 A it often is when you travel to a foreign country and don’t
know the language. Finally, staying at home helps
2 1 B 2 D 3 A people in the local area. Instead of spending your
money abroad you might spend it in local businesses
3 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 B 5 B which employ local people.
On the other hand, holidaying at home means that you
4 1 A 2 C 3 C 4 B 5 A don’t get to experience and learn about a different
culture. Also, you don’t get the chance to taste foreign
5 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 C 5 B cuisine. Furthermore, a number of people go on holiday
for a change of weather as much as a change of scenery
6 1 C 2 A 3 B which would not happen if you stayed at home.
All in all, there are a number of advantages and
7 Suggested Answer disadvantages to staying at home for your holidays. I
Hi Liza, think that, as long as you don’t mind eating the same
My studies have been keeping me so busy I can food and experiencing the same weather as you
hardly wait for our upcoming holiday. We’re going on normally do, holidaying at home is a good option as it
an Antarctic cruise to Greenland for two weeks. It’s a helps the local economy.
change from our usual beach resort holidays, but it’ll be
great to experience something different.
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Module 1 Module 4 Module 7

1 a tribe of East Africa 1 are so realistic that they look more 1 a lot of health benefits
2 the soil is poor like 2 expands our lung capacity
3 keep track of time 2 paints models’ hands 3 slows down the ageing process
4 short curly black hair 3 to promote their phones 4 absorb nutrients from the food
5 get attached to people or things. 4 raise public awareness for 5 increase your heart rate
6 wander the land 5 been exhibited around the world
Module 8
Module 2 Module 5
1 mouth-watering meal while the boat
1 had a crew of three men 1 a giant silvery cloud in the sky was floating
2 the crew faced catastrophe 2 to spot the stars on the night sky 2 unwind on deck and dine
3 a meteor had hit them 3 affects wildlife and the ecosystem 3 the magnificent ruins of the ancient
4 an oxygen tank to explode 4 get disrupted by light pollution city
5 managed to splash down safely 5 switch off their lights for an hour in 4 go somewhere off the beaten track
an effort to reduce 5 crowded with people and there is
Module 3 traffic
1 looking for a secretary Module 6
2 further training is provided 1 the most common phobias
3 Starting salary 2 avoid spiders at all costs
4 should be fluent in 3 consider spiders a nutritious treat
5 be able to work as part of a team 4 spiders are helps us reduce our fear
of them
5 sufferers overcome their fear of
these

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Module 1 4 2 a) smell (= have an aroma)

b) is smelling (= is sniffing)
1 2 is always teasing (present continuous + always to 3 a) are having (= are hosting)
express annoyance) b) has (= owns)
3 tells (present simple for a review) 4 a) is appearing (= is performing)
4 always offer (present simple to express a habit) b) appears (= seems)
5 takes off (present simple for a timetable) 5 a) feels (= has the texture of)
6 are looking (present continuous to express a b) is feeling (= is touching)
temporary situation)
7 are getting (present continuous to express a fixed 5 1 am/’m doing
arrangement in the near future) 2 is/’s coming, starts
8 teaches (present simple to express a permanent state) 3 are always playing, do not/don’t understand, ’re
9 is growing (present continuous to express a saying, only play
changing or developing situation) 4 Do you think, is/’s getting
10 is listening (present continuous to express an 5 need, am/’m not doing
action happening at the moment of speaking) 6 are you looking, looks

2 2 are you walking 5 has 6 2 She is usually so polite.

3 isn’t working 6 often eat out 3 I will never grow a beard again.
4 crawl 4 We rarely see her these days.
5 We don’t often eat out, so I don’t know.
3 2 is not/isn’t going out 5 believes 6 I sometimes go to the cinema but I mostly stay home.
3 do not/don’t fit 6 are/’re thinking
4 am/’m meeting

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7 2 usually gets 9 sounds 18 2 much 4 slightly 6 in

3 ’re freezing 10 cook 3 by far 5 not so 7 much
4 are having 11 starts
5 make 12 doesn’t want 19 2 D 4 B 6 A 8 A 10 C
6 ’re going 13 Are you doing 3 A 5 B 7 D 9 C
7 loves 14 have
8 travel 20 2 as tall 6 faster
3 slimmer 7 the best
8 2 costs 5 are being 8 see 4 the fittest 8 the most successful
3 tastes 6 listens 5 less
4 gather 7 is looking
21 2 by far the most polite
9 2 don’t need to take 3 earlier we leave, the less
3 you are being 4 the least amusing of
4 are getting married in 5 a bit taller than
5 does not hunt 6 as well as
6 isn’t doing anything
7 does this sports car belong 22 Suggested answers
8 rarely goes • My sister is the messiest person in the house.
9 am seeing my/the/a • My friend Sam isn’t as outgoing as I am.
10 are having a meeting at • I am the youngest of three sisters.
• My mum is thinner than my dad.
10 Suggested answers • My aunt Suzie isn’t very brave.
2 I often watch the news on TV.
3 My friend from abroad is visiting me this week. 23 1 such 3 so, such a 5 What,
4 I’m reading a book right now. 2 What, how 4 What an such a
5 I’m getting a new bike next week.
6 My family and I seldom go to the theatre. 24 2 berries 4 scarves 6 potatoes
3 boxes 5 buses 7 oxen
11 2 have you been waiting 5 ’s graduated
3 haven’t slept 6 ’ve been playing 25 2 an 3 some 4 an 5 a 6 some
4 hasn’t apologised
26 2 is 4 is 6 is
12 2 has been to 4 has been in 3 is 5 is 7 are
3 has gone to 5 have been
27 2 is 3 are 4 an 5 a 6 some
13 2 yet 4 for 6 never
3 already 5 just 28 2 some 6 an 10 an 14 a
3 a 7 some 11 an
14 2 B 3 A 4 C 5 A 4 some 8 a 12 some
5 a 9 some 13 an
15 2 has been snowing for 4 hasn’t finished
3 he has ever tried 5 has he been in 29 2 for instance 4 To begin with 6 except
3 to 5 either
16 Suggested answers
• I have hoovered my bedroom carpet. I have taken 30 2 as well as 4 when 6 whenever
out the rubbish. 3 until 5 because
• I have passed all my exams with a high score. My
parents have bought me a laptop. 31 2 Stewart has a house which is by the beach.
• I have been chatting online with my friends. I have 3 Delia is both a responsible and a hardworking person.
been playing PC games. 4 I like many kinds of sports, especially water sports.
5 Samantha didn’t go to the gym today but she worked
17 2 more athletic 4 the kindest of out at home.
3 bigger than 5 the worst 6 Jackson walks his dog as soon as he comes back
from work every day.
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7 We can go to Donna’s graduation ceremony 6 1 capsized

provided that we have an invitation. 2 didn’t stay, wasn’t shining
8 Jason is looking for a flatmate so they can share the 3 destroyed, left
bills. 4 was driving, heard
5 was reading, was making
32 2 Apologise, otherwise I’ll never speak to you again.
3 In short, this has been a successful year. 7 1 were watching
4 Initially, James moved to New York to find a job. 2 called, were having, didn’t want
5 In addition to studying in college, he works part-time. 3 saw, was pouring, decided
6 He wants a computer so as to surf the Net. 4 was preparing, caught

33 2 C 4 A 6 B 8 B 8 1 Did you see

3 B 5 C 7 D 2 were working, broke out, evacuated, made
3 Did you feel, was sleeping
34 Suggested answers 4 wasn’t listening
1 I have to take an exam at college 5 were you laughing, came, heard
2 I don’t have a lot of free time
3 turkey meat and broccoli 9 2 were spending 9 got up
4 does my sister 3 was raining 10 rushed
5 going for a walk or listening to music 4 was blowing 11 was coming
5 weren’t really paying 12 was rising
6 were all sleeping 13 called
Module 2 7 started 14 came
1 1 watched 8 woke 15 pumped
2 has sent, didn’t know
3 met, has been, ’ve always wanted 10 2 hasn’t got used to 5 joined
4 hit, ruined, heard 3 are used to 6 Did you use to live
5 had, witnessed, ’ve never seen 4 aren’t used to
6 haven’t put out, ’ve rescued
11 2 can’t replace it 4 can’t replace it
2 1 tripped, fell 3 ✓ (would read) 5 can’t replace it
2 have already cleared, formed, struck
3 left, hasn’t returned 12 2 A 3 C 4 D 5 A
4 has had, haven’t rebuilt
5 broke, has been 13 2 had burnt, arrived
6 got, sent, hasn’t replied First action: had burnt
7 damaged 3 got, had forgotten
8 hasn’t experienced First action: had forgotten
4 didn’t accept, had eaten
3 2 arrived, took 6 played First action: had eaten
3 caused, destroyed 7 have cleared 5 phoned, hadn’t heard
4 has suffered 8 has volunteered First action: hadn’t heard
5 has left 6 had been, finally started
First action: had been
4 2 has travelled 7 has leaked
3 struck 8 has worked 14 2 had you been waiting 5 had reached
4 collapsed 9 told 3 had evacuated 6 had been lying
5 started 10 added 4 had been sitting 7 hadn’t snowed
6 have not arrived 11 has not seen
15 1 saw, had been working, hadn’t had
5 2 time the volcano erupted was 2 did Jake break, didn’t break, twisted, was playing
3 played tennis was before 3 were you shouting, walked, asked, decided, had
4 has gone to already closed
5 last visited Madrid in 4 got, had been driving, realised, were going/had
been going
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16 2 had been hiking 7 weren’t working 27 2 She gently put the bird’s eggs back in the nest before
3 realised 8 were going dark.
4 had lost 9 met 3 Luckily, there have been no forest fires so far this
5 had dropped 10 showed summer.
6 were all freezing 4 I (usually) don’t (usually) like to swim in very deep
water.
17 2 D 3 B 4 B 5 D 6 A 5 The old woman was greatly relieved (this morning)
when the firefighter rescued her cat from the tree
18 2 had been telling lies 5 used to have (this morning).
3 had already finished 6 had been running 6 (Last night) Bill left the office late (last night).
4 long ago did the river 7 Everybody decided to patiently wait (at the airport)
for another flight (at the airport) all night.
19 2 metal 5 feather 8 golden 8 (Tomorrow) They will replace the roof at the library
3 silky 6 metallic that was completely damaged in the snowstorm
4 stone 7 silk (tomorrow).

20 2 small, brand-new, blue 28 2 extremely 4 a lot 6 awfully

3 tall, old, brick 3 totally 5 not much
4 delicious, Thai
5 round, black, metal 29 2 just 4 quite 6 really
6 small, oval, aluminium 3 bit 5 rather
7 brown, English, wooden
8 tiny, round, white 30 Suggested answer
Another one of my favourite things is a lovely, full-length,
21 2 beautiful, golden, sandy black, woollen coat I wear when it’s really cold.
3 thick, round, black I also love my comfortable, brand-new, leather tennis
4 nice, young, local shoes.
5 comfortable, yellow, plastic
6 cute, little, baby
7 delicious, Italian, vegetable
Module 3
1 2 ’s going to enrol 7 ’ll buy
22 2 the young people 6 the hungry 3 ’s going to miss 8 ’re going to step
3 the homeless 7 the blind people 4 Are you going to apply 9 ’s going to study
4 the unemployed people 8 The strong people 5 will order 10 will love
5 the disabled 6 ’ll lose

23 2 simple – Adj 6 absolute – Adj 2 2 will become 7 opens

3 well – Adv 7 heavy – Adj 3 ’ll call 8 is getting
4 careful – Adj 8 important – Adj 4 ’ll go 9 will be
5 quickly – Adv 5 is going to apply 10 ’re going to drive
6 ’ll tell
24 -ly: immediately, warmly, dangerously
-le ➝ -ly: terribly 3 2 ’ll make 7 ’ll like
-l ➝ -lly: actually, accidentally, successfully 3 ’ll try 8 ’m going to apply
consonant + y ➝ -ily: crazily, lazily, funnily 4 ’ll email 9 Are you going to quit/
-ic ➝ -ally: dramatically, ironically, drastically 5 ’ll find Are you quitting
6 ’m going to go/’m going
25 2 sleepily 4 publicly 6 bravely
3 absolutely 5 equally 4 2 ’m going to apply 5 ’m going to come
3 ’ll make 6 aren’t doing
26 2 tonight, time 5 previously, time 4 will consider
3 calmly, manner 6 really, degree,
4 often, frequency outside, place 5 2 robots will replace 4 is performing as
3 is going to give

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6 Suggested answers 4 2 can be seen 5 have already

1 I hope there will be fewer endangered species in 3 are being displayed been sold
the future. 4 are supposed 6 will be given
I hope there won’t be any unemployment.
2 I’m going to travel abroad. 5 2 The art thief has not been caught yet.
I’m going to go on a cruise. 3 The Odeon cinema was destroyed by a fire.
3 I’m meeting my friends. 4 50 sculptures are sold daily by a local artist.
I’m tidying my room.
6 2 were being given 5 can be bought
3 was made to sign 6 are made with
7 2 won’t have finished 4 Will you be going
4 weren’t allowed to talk
3 will be interviewing 5 won’t be doing
7 2 Anna had had her violin repaired long before the
8 2 will have left concert.
3 Will you be using/Are you going to use, ’ll be eating 3 David wants to have his novel published before next
out/’m going to eat out/’m eating out year.
4 leaves 4 Emily will probably have her living room redone by a
decorator./Emily will probably have a decorator redo
9 2 C 4 B 6 B 8 C her living room.
3 B 5 A 7 A 9 D 5 Sharon has had her sculpture stolen from the gallery
(by thieves).
10 2 won’t have repaired, till 6 Paul has been having his photographs developed by
3 Once, mail Ian.
4 When, had already removed 7 Kate will be having her new woodcarving displayed
5 The moment, ’s going to buy by the gallery all month.
6 when, will give back 8 Oliver had his house decorated with expensive
7 once, have paintings.
8 Before, worked/had worked
9 just as, was typing 8 2 Steph got the director to give her a part in the show.
10 as long as, ’re painting 3 The curator will have an expert look at some of the
gallery’s paintings.
11 2 owner is going to 4 will get 4 Kate managed to get her brother to take her to the
3 will have graduated by 5 will be flying cinema.
5 Steve made me go to the opera with him.
6 The novelist got the editor to publish his book.
Module 4
7 Emma had Daniel look for information on local
1 2 with 3 by 4 by 5 with 6 with festivals.
8 Our director made us wear our costumes for the
2 2 The new James Bond novel was written by William last night of rehearsals.
Boyd.
3 Who is the new Star Wars film being directed by? 9 2 enjoyed ourselves 6 went by himself
4 The leading role will be given to a new actor. 3 sign it herself 7 turns itself off
5 Cameras cannot be taken into the art gallery. 4 taught himself 8 hurt myself
6 Tickets for the play were being sold by Martha 5 behave themselves
during lunchtime.
7 All seats had been booked by noon. 10 2 on her own 7 have the tickets
3 is having his hair styled booked by
3 2 will be taught music by Jill 4 introduced himself and 8 to have their
will be taught to the new students by Jill 5 get your flat decorated roof fixed
3 was offered money for her sculpture by Jonathan 6 our tickets paid for
was offered to Victoria by Jonathan for her sculpture
4 can be shown the exhibition by the curator
can be shown to us by the curator Module 5
5 is often given to the local museum by art lovers 1 2 said, told 5 tells, ask
is often given money by art lovers 3 ask, told, said 6 ask, tell
4 tell, telling
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2 2 Ben told his brother (that) they would save a lot of 6 where I can find the job training centre?
trees if they recycled everything. 7 how I can make compost in my backyard.
3 He said (that) he was collecting money for the local
hospital. 7 2 The police officer ordered us to stop fishing in that
4 He told Lisa (that) he always unplugged the television area immediately.
at night. 3 The doctor advised me not to stay in the sun too long.
5 Emma told us (that) tigers had always been her 4 She begged the councillor to help her find a job.
favourite animal. 5 The officer commanded the soldier to go there
6 She told us (that) their city built/had built two new immediately.
animal shelters the previous year/the year before. 6 Dad suggested that we (should) tear up the cardboard
7 Betty told me (that) she was watching/had been box before we put it in the recycling bin.
watching a documentary on the Amazon till late the
previous night/the night before. 8 2 advised me to put some cream on my skin./suggested
(that) I (should) put some cream on my skin.
3 2 would do, “I will do it later today.” 3 asked if/whether we had got any old clothes for charity.
3 had been, “I was there two years ago and I prefer to 4 suggested (that) we (should) get/getting our own
go somewhere else.” recycling bin.
4 was going to look, “I am going to look for one today.” 5 begged Paul to let him use his computer that night.
5 was making, “The dirty air from the traffic is making 6 asked us to stop talking.
me sick.”
9 2 b 3 a 4 b 5 a
4 2 Experts say (that) climate change is a problem that
affects us all. (tenses do not change: introductory 10 2 denied 4 reminded 6 advised
verb in present tense) 3 threatened 5 accused
3 Edward said (that) nobody cared about global
warming. (tenses change: we consider what the 11 2 b She complained about him never helping her
speaker said to be untrue) separate the recycling./She complained that he
4 He told me (that) if he had known that there was a never helped her separate the recycling.
recycling bin nearby, he wouldn’t have thrown his 3 d She admitted (to) losing/having lost my book.
newspapers in the rubbish. (tenses do not change: 4 a The security guard forbade us to enter that
conditional type 3) room.
5 The scientist said (that) the Earth is more polluted 5 c Jane refused to wear real fur.
now than it was in the past. (tenses do not change: 6 f He wondered how he could save energy.
general truth)
12 2 the man to close the restaurant until his rent was
5 2 John asked Amanda if she would email him her paid in full.
research on fossil fuels then. 3 Ben that the charity accepted money as well as goods.
3 Helen asked if they had employed rangers to patrol 4 whether she should adopt a stray dog.
the national park. 5 to help (me) with the cleaning.
4 Terry asked who was going to give the lecture on 6 that greenhouse gases cause global warming.
climate change the following week/the week after. 7 that it was a great idea.
5 Mike wanted to know how old Professor Gillian was.
6 Barry wondered when people would stop cutting 13 2 claimed they had cleaned their
down the rainforest. 3 apologised to Joe for being
7 I asked my boss if I could put a recycling bin in the 4 suggested organising a/suggested (that) they
office. (should) organise a
8 She inquired if those souvenirs were made from real 5 promised to donate her
ivory.

6 2 who runs the homeless shelter in your town? Module 6

3 how much money celebrities give to charity. 1 2 should/ought to, advice
4 how many turtle species are endangered? 3 couldn’t/wasn’t able to, Jack didn’t manage to get to
5 whether the government can solve the problem of the stadium on time.
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5 can, It is theoretically possible for a spider to be 7 2 can’t have taken 5 was able to run away
poisonous. 3 should be working 6 may have been sleeping
6 can’t, inability 4 must have overcome 7 ought to discuss
7 can’t, I’m sure that Max doesn’t own a car; he
doesn’t even drive. 8 1 the 3 a, –, the, an
8 Can/May/Could, asking for permission 2 a, the, –, a 4 a, a, the, an, –
9 mustn’t/can’t/may not, prohibition
10 can/could, suggestion 9 2 D 4 C 6 D 8 B
11 needn’t, It wasn’t necessary for Jake to pay for a 3 C 5 A 7 A
ticket as the concert was free.
12 will, It is certain that Janet will be terrified once she 10 2 everything/anything 6 everywhere
sees the snake. 3 no one/nobody 7 any
4 Someone/Somebody 8 any
2 2 d 4 e 6 j 8 a 10 b 5 every
3 f 5 g 7 i 9 c
Module 7
3 2 may be upset by the news
3 must suffer from anxiety 1 2 hadn’t tripped 5 will 8 may
4 should have sought professional help. 3 find 6 would have made
5 needn’t have attended the meeting 4 would include 7 had
6 could have sent you these flowers
7 needn’t help with the dinner 2 2 would be 5 hadn’t eaten 8 had known
8 had to leave early 3 lower 6 wouldn’t ignore
4 go 7 doesn’t get over
4 2 Shall we ask John to give us a lift?
We can/could ask John to give us a lift. 3 2 If he comes 4 When she finishes
3 Judy can’t be in this class. 3 When he gets it 5 If he returns it
4 Thomas couldn’t/wasn’t able to find his keys.
5 We couldn’t fish in the lake. 4 2 will need/ 3 used 5 wouldn’t have become
6 Adam doesn’t have to/doesn’t need to/needn’t feel need 4 go 6 ’ll be
so anxious.
7 May/Can/Could I leave my backpack here? 5 2 you bring the proper shoes, you can’t come bowling.
8 They may/might/could have stayed back at work 3 we had enough players, we wouldn’t cancel our
yesterday. game of football.
9 Jessica had to report the problem to the manager. 4 she hadn’t taken some aspirin, her headache
10 Can I/Would you like me to/Shall I drive you to work? wouldn’t have gone away.
5 Adam got enough sleep, he wouldn’t be tired.
5 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 B 6 C
6 2 wouldn’t have got 6 does not get better
6 2 She can’t/couldn’t have been making fun of you. 3 unless you make 7 you will complete
3 Ian may/might have had an allergic reaction to the 4 were you, I would put 8 had known about my
bee sting. 5 will not eat/does not eat
4 Josh must have heard the news before we told him.
5 He may/might have been working till late these days. 7 Suggested answers
6 Chris must know how to solve the problem. 1 we will go on a picnic
7 She must be working out at the gym tomorrow 2 I would go to the doctor
morning. 3 they should not eat them
8 Sarah must have been looking for a job long before 4 we feel tired
she quit the company. 5 if my tooth hadn’t hurt so much
9 Lisa can’t have told us the truth. 6 I would have bought some on my way home
10 He could/may/might leave the hospital tomorrow. 7 if I could afford one
11 Ken may/might not agree to pay for the damage.
8 2 I wish / If only I had done more warm-up exercises.
3 I wish / If only I had drunk more water.

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4 I wish / If only I was/were as fit as the other 16 2 to relax 5 repeating 8 to find

members of the gym. 3 living 6 drinking
5 I wish / If only my friend Paul had come with me. 4 to fit 7 give
6 I wish / If only my personal trainer didn’t want me to
go to the gym every day. 17 1 make 6 to finish/to have
2 fall, to catch finished, to ask
9 2 I wish / If only I had prepared more for today’s race. 3 running, moving 7 to help, to do
3 I wish / If only you would eat healthy food. 4 Having, To be 8 eating, to stay
4 I wish / If only I were better at judo. 5 to be selected, act
5 I wish / If only I had brought my tennis racquet.
6 I wish / If only I got more sleep every night. 18 2 f, having 4 a, stay up 6 b, working out
7 I wish / If only you weren’t always showing up late 3 g, eating 5 e, take up 7 c, going
for football practice.
8 I wish / If only I hadn’t lost my ticket for the basketball 19 2 Sue seems to be cooking dinner for four.
game. 3 Mark seems not to have tried hard enough to win.
4 Daniel admits to being addicted to the Internet.
10 2 I hadn’t been ill 5 Sarah claims to have been invited to the gallery
I hadn’t been ill, I would have gone running opening.
3 I knew how to cook 6 Paul tends to spend most of his leisure time online.
I knew how to cook, I wouldn’t eat out so often 7 Carol’s cooking seems to be appreciated by all her
4 my friend didn’t work/wouldn’t work (such) long hours friends and family.
my friend didn’t work (such) long hours, we could
train together 20 2 smiling 5 to offend 8 meeting
5 my friend wouldn’t tease me because I’m too thin 3 to inform 6 chewing 9 giving
my friend didn’t tease me because I’m too thin, 4 to lose 7 making 10 to ask
I wouldn’t feel embarrassed
6 my camera hadn’t broken down 21 2 C 4 A 6 B 8 B 10 D
my camera hadn’t broken down, I would have 3 A 5 D 7 D 9 C 11 C
recorded my brother’s basketball game
22 2 To begin 5 exercising 8 to offer
11 2 wouldn’t shout/ 5 came/would come 3 consuming 6 to provide
didn’t shout 6 didn’t play/wouldn’t play 4 cause 7 taking
3 lived 7 had known
4 had made 8 had 23 2 looking forward to going 5 must have been
3 too ill to compete trying
12 2 was/were 4 had kept 6 had 4 has difficulty (in) sticking 6 may be working
3 could afford 5 would change
24 2 enough 5 too 8 enough
13 2 was/were able to go 8 he did not have 3 enough 6 enough 9 enough
3 had not been sold 9 I had not lied 4 too 7 too 10 too
4 he had enough time 10 it was not
5 only Patrick had told me so cold 25 2 The steak is too tough (for me) to eat.
6 would allow us to 3 We have enough eggs to make an omelette for all of us.
7 could speak Italian better 4 Mia is too young to come kayaking with us.
5 He works too hard to be enjoying life.
14 Suggested answers 6 It’s too cold outside (for me) to go to the beach.
1 a tablet PC 4 speak so loudly 7 Eric is funny enough to be a professional comedian.
2 wasn’t/weren’t so rainy 5 play the guitar 8 The gym is big enough to fit 200 people.
3 ill 6 better at maths 9 They haven’t scored enough goals to win.
10 Ben’s shorts are too small for him to fit into.
15 2 to carry 5 to come 8 to go 11 The exercise is easy enough (for me) to do.
3 ring 6 to listen 12 He left the house too late to catch the 9:00 am bus.
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26 2 fit enough 5 too difficult 9 nicely 36 2 a lot of (/many) 7 a lot

3 too slow 6 too high enough 3 much (/a lot of) 8 many (/a lot of)
4 enough ice 7 too early 10 sweet 4 many (/a lot of) 9 a lot of
cream 8 enough seats enough 5 A lot of 10 much
6 much (/a lot of)
27 2 is there 5 aren’t I 8 isn’t it
3 does he 6 isn’t he 9 won’t you 37 2 much, a few 5 Very little, a few
4 didn’t she 7 don’t you 10 shall we 3 a little 6 much, a few
4 a few 7 very little
28 2 isn’t it 6 isn’t it 9 aren’t I
3 shall we 7 haven’t you 10 did you 38 2 a few 4 a little 6 little
4 will you 8 will you/ 3 little 5 a few
5 have you won’t you
39 2 lot 5 much 8 every
29 2 have raised their prices, haven’t they? 3 plenty 6 a little
3 borrowed my goggles last week, didn’t you 4 both 7 whole
4 ’ve bought a new bicycle, haven’t you
5 shout, will you
Module 8
6 be careful, will you/won’t you
7 know I am right, don’t you 1 2 whose 6 when/that 10 when/that
8 hasn’t given back our essays yet, has he 3 when 7 who/that 11 whose
4 where 8 whose 12 who/that
30 2 B 3 A 4 C 5 B 6 B 5 why 9 where

31 2 each 4 Every 6 every 8 each 2 2 whose (cannot be omitted)

3 every 5 Each 7 each 3 who (cannot be omitted)
4 why (can be omitted)
32 2 none 4 all 6 every 5 where (can be omitted)
3 whole 5 either, both 6 when (can be omitted)

33 2 Either Beth or Nick will play tennis with me. 3 2 whose 5 why 8 when
3 Neither Max nor Sam likes eating peas. 3 which/that 6 whom
4 Both Rod and Raul drink a lot of energy drinks. 4 where 7 which/that
5 Either Sam or Darren will come kayaking with me.
6 Neither I nor my sister had ever been skydiving before. 4 2 whose ND (cannot be omitted – add commas)
7 Mr Penn teaches both physics and chemistry at our 3 where D (cannot be omitted – no commas)
school. 4 which/that D (can be omitted – no commas)
8 We can have either a shepherd’s pie or roast 5 who ND (cannot be omitted – add commas)
chicken for dinner. 6 where D (cannot be omitted – no commas)
7 who/that D (can be omitted – no commas)
34 2 How much 5 a little 8 many 8 why D (can be omitted – no commas)
3 lots of 6 many 9 a few 9 which/that D (can be omitted – no commas)
4 few 7 a lot 10 very little 10 which ND (cannot be omitted – add commas)
11 who/that D (cannot be omitted – no commas)
35 2 How many, not any 9 a lot of/much, 12 where ND (cannot be omitted – add commas)
3 How much, much A lot of/Many
4 many, a lot of/many 10 a lot of/much, a lot of 5 Suggested answers
5 a lot of/much, a lot/many 11 how many, many 1 when I usually go on holiday.
6 How much, a lot of 12 How much, 2 where we can see lots of sights.
7 a lot of/many, many How many 3 which are quite difficult.
8 How much, a lot of 4 who had been to Antarctica.
5 why things happen in nature.
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6 2 so that 5 for exchanging 8 so as 2 1 were not allowed to 9 I had more time

3 avoid 6 with a view to 2 in spite of the heavy 10 wishes he had
4 in case 7 in order not to 3 been waiting for not sold
4 whether he should buy his 11 enjoyed
7 2 so 4 such an 6 such 8 so 5 I were you, I would themselves
3 such 5 so 7 so 6 with a view to improving 12 to have the
7 the earliest flight you could contract looked
8 2 Your suitcase is so big that it won’t fit in the car. 8 not have paid
3 The airline lost our luggage therefore, they had to
pay us compensation. Appendix 1
4 The museum was so far away for us to walk to that
Verbs/Adjectives/Nouns with Prepositions
we had to catch a bus.
5 Not enough snow has fallen this year and 1 to 26 to 51 to 76 of
consequently the ski resort will not open. 2 on 27 on 52 in 77 to
6 It was raining heavily and as a result the streets were 3 to 28 for 53 for 78 from
starting to flood. 4 with 29 for 54 from 79 from
7 There were so many people on the bus that we 5 to/(towards) 30 to 55 of 80 on
couldn’t find a seat. 6 with 31 with 56 with 81 in
8 I spent such a lot of money on clothes that I didn’t 7 of 32 on 57 about 82 of
have enough to buy souvenirs. 8 to 33 for 58 to 83 for
9 to 34 for 59 of 84 from
9 2 as a result she 10 at 35 in 60 on 85 at
3 as not to forget/that I would not forget 11 about 36 at 61 in 86 of
4 to avoid paying 12 with 37 in 62 on 87 at
5 in order not to 13 from 38 in 63 of 88 in
14 for 39 back 64 to 89 to
10 2 Who made Mark’s travel arrangements? 15 on 40 on 65 about 90 of
3 Whose car will Kate borrow to take her friends 16 to 41 on 66 of 91 for
sightseeing? 17 of 42 on 67 from 92 for
4 How far is it from New York to Los Angeles?/How 18 to 43 about 68 on 93 from
many kilometres is it from New York to L.A.? 19 into 44 of 69 for 94 at
5 What is Alicia carrying? 20 for 45 on 70 to 95 for
6 Who will be driving us to the airport? 21 from 46 of 71 in 96 of
7 Which jacket costs a lot? 22 from 47 in 72 about 97 at
8 What is in Anne’s suitcase? 23 from 48 for 73 to 98 for
24 to 49 into 74 into/(on) 99 from
11 2 a fixed Shane’s motorcycle 25 with/of 50 of 75 of 100 of
b motorcycle did Jim the mechanic fix
3 a works at a ski resort Word Distractors
b does John work
1 C 16 C 31 D 46 C 61 B
4 a ball belongs to Katie
2 D 17 C 32 A 47 B 62 D
b does the blue ball belong to
3 D 18 C 33 B 48 D 63 B
5 a ruined Jane’s new shoes
4 B 19 D 34 B 49 A 64 C
b new shoes did the mud ruin
5 D 20 C 35 C 50 B 65 D
6 a caused a flood in the main street
6 C 21 B 36 C 51 D 66 B
b did the storm cause a flood
7 B 22 A 37 C 52 C 67 A
8 C 23 B 38 A 53 A 68 D
12 2 does she buy them from 5 were they invited by
9 C 24 D 39 D 54 C 69 D
3 are they nervous about 6 are you playing
10 A 25 A 40 A 55 D 70 D
4 did you speak to against
11 C 26 B 41 A 56 B 71 C
12 C 27 A 42 B 57 C 72 B
REVISION PAGE 13 A 28 C 43 B 58 A 73 A
1 1 D 3 C 5 D 7 B 9 D 11 A 14 B 29 B 44 B 59 C 74 C
2 B 4 A 6 C 8 D 10 D 12 C 15 B 30 D 45 A 60 D 75 B
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Module 1 3 1 b 2 d 3 e 4 c 5 a

1 1 spiky 4 tanned 7 heels 4 1 tip 4 experience 7 retire

2 well-built 5 skinny 8 suit 2 employer 5 room 8 results
3 wrinkles 6 average 3 position 6 term

2 1 skirt 3 female 5 blouse 5 1 dropped 3 got 5 earns 7 is starting

2 pessimistic 4 toddler 2 quit 4 meeting 6 enrolling 8 worked

3 1 c 3 e 5 d 7 f 9 j 6 1 with 2 from 3 in 4 of 5 for

2 a 4 b 6 h 8 g 10 i

4 1 devoted 6 bossy Module 4

2 annoying 7 open-minded
3 sociable 8 sensible 1 1 b 3 e 5 h 7 c
4 dishonest 9 patient 2 f 4 a 6 d 8 g
5 insecure 10 well-mannered
2 1 novel 4 string 7 design
5 1 e 3 a 5 b 7 f 2 interval 5 gripping 8 portrait
2 d 4 c 6 g 3 stage 6 trumpet

6 1 do 2 have 3 make 4 get 3 1 e 3 f 5 g 7 b

2 d 4 c 6 a

Module 2 4 1 b 2 d 3 f 4 a 5 c 6 e

1 1 collapse 3 bury 5 escape 5 1 bring 3 nominate 5 perform

2 evacuate 4 erupt 6 burst 2 direct 4 clap 6 entertain

2 1 b 2 d 3 a 4 c 5 f 6 e 6 1 from 2 on 3 in 4 up 5 on

3 1 casualties 3 heavy 5 soaking

2 spill 4 avalanche 6 crash Module 5
4 1 dry 4 rescue 7 mild 1 1 f 3 e 5 a 7 b
2 atmosphere 5 heatwave 8 thunder 2 h 4 g 6 c 8 d
3 browser 6 asteroid
2 1 poverty 3 racism 5 pollution
5 1 contacts 4 email 7 text 2 fined 4 charged 6 reduce
2 double 5 laser 8 search
3 USB 6 antivirus 3 1 d 3 e 5 h 7 f
2 a 4 c 6 g 8 b
6 1 experiment 3 scan 5 research
2 recharge 4 invent 4 1 chilly 4 cloudy 7 rainy
2 hot 5 cold 8 snowy
3 windy 6 sunny
Module 3
5 1 waste 3 emissions 5 die out
1 1 dentist 4 assistant 7 employee 2 solar 4 ozone 6 hunt
2 reporter 5 lawyer 8 degree
3 farmer 6 teacher 6 1 imposed 3 are getting 5 found
2 enforce 4 protect 6 had
2 1 punctual 4 creative
2 organised 5 quick learner
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Module 6 3 1 d 2 a 3 f 4 e 5 b 6 c

1 1 c 2 a 3 b 4 e 5 f 6 d 4 1 boost 3 join 5 go
2 fight 4 burn 6 dress
2 1 muscle 3 spine 5 shoulder
2 chin 4 anxious 5 1 b 2 a 3 a 4 c 5 c 6 a

3 1 closed 3 public 5 open 6 1 fatty 3 state 5 spicy

2 social 4 wide 2 tempting 4 undercooked

4 1 leaf 4 hair 7 chin

2 skin 5 cheeks 8 eyebrow Module 8
3 stomach 6 ghost
1 1 return 3 trip 5 booked 7 hostel
5 1 d 3 f 5 b 7 h 2 holiday 4 desk 6 currency 8 camp
2 e 4 a 6 c 8 g
2 1 hire 3 miss 5 borrow
6 1 gazed 3 startled 5 frowned 2 take 4 book 6 return
2 trembling 4 faints 6 affect
3 1 h 3 g 5 d 7 f
7 1 on 3 about 5 of 2 e 4 a 6 b 8 c
2 from 4 at 6 for
4 1 offer 3 outskirts 5 ruins
2 apartment 4 centre
Module 7
5 1 take 3 plead 5 have 7 commit
1 1 rash 4 high temperature 2 get 4 arrest 6 break 8 sentence
2 runny nose 5 heart attack
3 backache 6 sore throat 6 1 on 2 for 3 by 4 on 5 by

2 1 pull 3 do 5 mash 7 bake

2 heal 4 swelled 6 slice 8 sift

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1d – Listening skills ‘Rainforest Man’, which he wrote to describe life with

tribes in the jungle. But before we get started, I want to
Exercises 2 (p. 10)
ask, what exactly is anthropology?
Speaker 1 B: Hi, Hannah, thanks for having me on the show.
When I opened this restaurant a year ago, I wasn’t at all Anthropologists look at how people act and how their
sure it was going to work. I had always dreamed of running lives are different from ours. We are especially
a restaurant, but everyone told me it was a business risk. interested in the history and environments of small
In fact, we made a profit for the first time this year and now tribes, and how that influences their culture.
our customers are recommending us to their friends. I’ve Anthropologists like me actually go and stay with
called you all here this morning to say how grateful I am different tribes for years at a time to find out all about
for all your hard work. I couldn’t have got this far without them. It is difficult, but it’s important for anthropologists
such trustworthy, hardworking and professional staff. Well to have as much information as possible. You don’t
done! You will all be getting a pay rise – you deserve it! have to become one of them, but you can’t write a
Speaker 2 whole book about people you’ve never met.
I remember a great party I went to as a student. The thing A: That sounds like hard work. Are you pleased to be
is, I never really intended to go. I had been studying hard back in the UK now?
all day for exams and just felt like having an early night. B: I am. It’s nice to be close to my family and to have all
Then, some of my friends said they were going to a party the comforts of home again. For example, they don’t
in the halls of residence and that I should come. At first, I have proper houses with electricity or clean running
said no because I had other plans, but they finally water in the jungle. And it’s great to be able to enjoy
persuaded me to put on a party dress and some high British cuisine again! But I do miss the Amazon
heels. When I arrived I met someone very special, I went sometimes, especially the warm weather.
up to the DJ to request him to play something and we got A: So what is your book ‘Rainforest Man’ about then?
on really well. I didn’t know then that we would eventually B: Well, it’s about the Nukak tribe from the Columbian
get married! Amazon Rainforest. In many ways, they’re just like you
and me. They love their children, work hard to feed
Speaker 3 them and so on. They’re peaceful people who have a
I’m extremely honoured to be invited here today to talk to deep relationship with the jungle. They use poison
you about sports. As an old pupil, I was on the school darts to hunt animals like monkeys, birds, mice and
hockey team. I often took part in matches and helped the frogs. Sometimes, they even eat wasps! Can you
team win some great victories for the school. What I’d like believe it?
to begin by saying is that being a sportsperson isn’t just A: I don’t think I’d enjoy that! What can you tell me about
about training and keeping fit in order to win a game. It’s their lifestyle?
also about giving your best, having team spirit, B: Actually, that’s what I’m here today to talk about. The
cooperating with others and offering your help when Nukak are in danger of extinction. Big logging
needed. That is something I learnt very early on as a companies are chopping down the trees in the forest
hockey player. where they live, and they don’t have as many animals
Speaker 4 to hunt. In addition, they are at risk from lots of
Smithson’s Photo Studio is a company with a difference. diseases like measles that cause them to get very sick.
We are a small family-run business whose aim is to In fact, it’s worse than that. Tribes from other parts of
capture your unforgettable moments forever! Using the the Amazon have died in large numbers through such
latest high-tech equipment, we produce professional illnesses.
results which will truly delight you. Book one of our A: Dr West, that was most interesting. Thank you for
photographers for your wedding, birthday or other family coming to talk to me today. Dr West’s book has arrived
event. You will have beautiful pictures to share with your on the shelves of bookshops, and if you check online,
loved ones and they will thank you for making such a wise you’ll see that he’s making an appearance in one or
choice! We are pleased to announce fifty per cent two, to give a talk and sign some books.
reductions on all services booked this week! Give us a call
today! Matura Exam 1 Poziom podstawowy
Exercise 2 (p. 16)
Exercises 4 (p. 10) Luke: So what are you doing this weekend, Mary?
A: Hi, welcome back to 106 Talk FM. I’m Hannah Ashley Mary: It’s my uncle’s 50th birthday and all my family is
and today I’m talking to famous anthropologist Dr getting together to celebrate. I’m not looking forward to it
Matthew West. Dr West has a new book called at all, Luke. I know you really enjoy big parties with all your
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extended family, but for me it’s like going to the dentist – I twelve months in the Amazonian rainforest where he has
have to do it, but there’s no way I can enjoy it. been staying with and studying some of the most remote
Luke: Oh, come on! You get to see relatives you haven’t tribes in the world. His work is of vital importance in not
seen for ages. That’s why family parties are important to only increasing our knowledge about the people of the
me. It’s the only chance I have to spend some time with Amazon, but in protecting their culture from the growing
my uncles, aunts and cousins. There’s nothing better than threats from the modern world. So put your hands
finding out what everyone’s been doing. Every time I see together for our esteemed colleague, Dr Thomas Fletcher.
my cousins, we have a fantastic time. The sad thing is that
we always say we’ll meet up again soon, but we never do. 2d – Listening skills
Mary: Well you ought to try harder to see your cousins
Exercises 1 & 2 (p. 26)
more during the year. It can’t be that difficult if you like
them that much. My cousins are okay, but we have nothing Matt: Hi, Jenny, did you hear about the volcano that
in common. Usually, when we get together we just talk erupted in Japan yesterday?
about the last time we got together and that’s really Jenny: I don’t really watch the news, but I read about it in
boring. Someone always says “Oh haven’t you grown!” or, the newspapers this morning. The pictures looked
“How are you doing in school?” and I just smile and say, incredible. It looked like the ash must have exploded at
“Fine.” It’s not real conversation, though. Speaking of least five kilometres up in the air. Unbelievable.
relatives, how are your Uncle Jim and Aunt Eileen? They Matt: On the news they said it was three kilometres, but
live in Australia now, don’t they? There must be more to that’s still really high. Apparently huge boulders were
talk about with family from abroad. rolling down the mountainside towards the town as well.
Luke: There is, but I don’t see them very often because Jenny: Wow, it’s amazing that no one was injured. I don’t
they’re so far away. think I’d like to live that near to an active volcano though.
Matt: Me neither. The news showed pictures of people
Matura Exam 1 Poziom rozszerzony trying to drive through the ash. The ash was so thick that
drivers had to turn on their headlights, and even though it
Exercise 2 (p. 18) was daytime it looked like night.
Recording 1 Jenny: How are they going to clear it all up? It must be
We welcome Harvard University psychologist Dr Colin Gill terrible there.
to the studio today to discuss his latest research into Matt: The government has sent in water sprinklers to
gossiping. According to his findings, gossiping boosts the wash all of the ash away. Luckily, the lava flow was about
chemicals in our brains that improve our mood by making a mile from the town, so none of the buildings were
us feel closer to the person or people we are talking to. destroyed and the roads and pavements are still OK.
Moreover, as long as it is based on fact, gossip can tell us Jenny: Is there any risk that it’s going to happen again?
a lot about someone’s personality and behaviour. Matt: It’s hard to say for sure, but it probably will at some
However, malicious gossip is another matter altogether. Dr point. In the meantime, all of the people that live there
Gill, perhaps you could start by telling us why malicious have to walk around with umbrellas to protect themselves
gossip is actually bad for the person who spreads it? … from the ash falling from the sky. In a way, it sounds sort
of exciting to see.
Recording 2
Jenny: I think it sounds like a nightmare. I’m so glad that
And now for this week’s choice on Book of the Week. ‘Get
we live somewhere safe.
to the Top’ is psychologist Dr Hannah Simmons’ second
self-help book and offers useful advice and practical tips
Exercise 5 (p. 26)
for improving your life without needing money. Simmons
discusses the importance of securing good friendships Speaker 1
and making the most of every day. This inspiring new Last winter, there was a huge factory fire right near my
book has been given fantastic reviews and is guaranteed house. We first noticed a smell of smoke coming through
to help any reader in need of a confidence boost! Pick up the living room window. I looked outside and the smoke
your copy of ‘Get to the Top’ from your local book shop for was so thick that it was difficult to see to the end of the
just £9.99. garden. Suddenly there was the sound of sirens as five or
six fire engines raced down the road towards the factory.
Recording 3 The factory made clothing which was highly flammable
I’d like to begin by thanking you all for braving the rather and it took the firefighters two days to put the blaze out.
wet and windy weather outside. Tonight I’m very pleased We had to stay inside the whole time so that the dense
to share the stage with one of the finest researchers it has smoke didn’t hurt our eyes and throats. I couldn’t wait for
ever been my pleasure to work alongside at this university, it to be over.
Dr Thomas Fletcher. Dr Fletcher has just returned from
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Speaker 2 Speaker 2
When I was a little girl, my parents would take me and my Generally, the standard of driving in the country is good,
sister to the seaside every summer. We would stay in a but still accidents happen, and for a variety of reasons.
little cottage by the sea in a really quiet resort. One year Once, on a particularly cold morning, I saw a car skid
we were there on holiday when an oil tanker hit some around 10 metres from one side of the road to the other.
rocks just offshore. It spilled tons of oil into the ocean, it The driver didn’t seem to have done anything wrong; he
was awful. Black slime had covered the beach and the just lost control because of the black ice on the road.
birds and fish all got ill. We tried to help the volunteers as Unfortunately, the car hit two other vehicles and caused
much as we could by cleaning rocks and helping the considerable damage. I remember one driver was
animals, but it wasn’t enough. By the time our holiday was bleeding, although it didn’t seem serious. But the whole
over there was still a lot to do and it would have been nice incident just goes to show that, sometimes, accidents can
if we could have stayed longer. It’s such a shame that the happen regardless of how careful you are behind the
oil hurt the local wildlife. wheel.
Speaker 3 Speaker 3
I’d never felt an earthquake until last year. It happened In my day, it wasn’t as easy as it is now to get your driving
very late at night while everyone was asleep. I was in the licence. I had to take the test three times before I passed,
middle of a dream when everything in my bedroom started and I’d consider myself a good driver. These days, though,
shaking and I woke up. At first I had no idea what was it seems like you just need to remember to fasten your
going on. Things were dropping off my shelves and I seatbelt and drive down a straight road to get a pass! And
thought the house was falling down – it was terrifying! The it shows on the roads. I’m not saying that all young people
tremors only lasted for a minute or so, but it felt like forever. drive irresponsibly; I just think that many of them make
Smaller aftershocks carried on for a while and afterwards mistakes because they simply don’t know any better.
the house was in a mess. All of the plates in the kitchen
Speaker 4
had fallen out of the cupboards and smashed. Luckily
I’ve always been considered a careful driver. I passed my
there wasn’t any serious damage, but everyone was pretty
driving test at the first attempt and have never been
shocked.
involved in an accident before the one in question. Look,
Speaker 4 I’m very sorry that Mrs Andrews’ property was damaged,
Floods are quite common in my area. I live by the sea so and I understand the shock she must have suffered, but,
we get rising tides and big waves when there’s a storm. like the witness has already mentioned, there was a really
The last flood we had was the worst I’ve ever seen, heavy fog at the time. I couldn’t see anything! And can I
though. We always keep an eye on the weather forecast just add that it’s very unfair that the prosecution has
and when we saw that a massive storm was on its way we brought up the fact that I do motor racing as a hobby. Ask
put sandbags by the door and moved all of our valuable any of my friends and they will tell you that I’m a
belongings upstairs. It was lucky that we were ready completely different driver on the road and on the track.
because the flood water was over a metre deep and it took
a week to drain away. We even had to use an inflatable Matura Exam 2 Poziom rozszerzony
boat to get to the next door neighbour’s house. Sometimes
Exercise 2 (p. 34)
it’s good to be prepared for anything.
Interviewer: Sam Jenkins has been reporting for us for the
Matura Exam 2 Poziom podstawowy last twenty-five years. He’s covered disasters all around
the world. Today, we find out a little bit about the man
Exercise 2 (p. 32) behind the camera. Let’s start at the beginning, Sam. How
Speaker 1 did you get into reporting?
A few years ago, I was driving home from work when a car Sam: When I was younger, I really wanted to be a writer
pulled out in front of me and caused me to crash into a so I went to university to do an English degree. I never did
wall. Luckily, I was unhurt, but my car was damaged, so I get around to writing that award-winning novel, but I did do
got out to talk to the driver of the other car. When the car some articles for the university newspaper. After
window opened, I first noticed he wasn’t wearing a graduating, I worked on local newspapers. I wrote a piece
seatbelt. Then, when he started talking, I smelt the alcohol about some terrible flooding we had in Shrewsbury.
on his breath. Sadly, drink driving is still one of the main Someone must have liked it and I got an offer from a TV
causes of road deaths in my country. However, the channel to do some reporting for them. It was a bit
government takes a hard line on this crime. The driver in different being on camera, but I soon got used to it. From
the incident I was involved in went to prison for two years. there, it was one channel to another until I ended up here.

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Interviewer: You’re mainly known for your reporting of Alison: Oh. OK.
disasters. I’m thinking of the 2004 Tsunami, the 2010 mine Interviewer: Right, Alison, we’ve got a few more
collapse in Chile and the Fukushima earthquake in 2011. candidates to see. We’ll give you a call when we’ve made
Sam: Yes, it does seem that wherever something bad a decision, probably early next week.
happens, I’m there, but that is the nature of the job. There Alison: Thank you, I’ll look forward to hearing from you!
must be good news out there, but the media are more
interested in the bad. Having said that, I think that it’s in Exercise 4 (p. 42)
the public’s interest to be fully informed about these things Interviewer: If you think you have what it takes to become
and someone has to go there and get all the information. a professional actor, then prick up your ears, because the
And that’s usually me. To be honest it’s not as dangerous man I'm talking to has an interesting opportunity for you!
as it seems. After all, the disaster is usually over by the Gerry Dooley, from the Leeds Film Studio, tell us more...
time I get there. Gerry: The Leeds Film Studio is looking for young actors
Interviewer: That’s not quite true, though, is it? I mean to star in a new feature film called Black Forest. We would
what about Fukushima. Wasn’t there a real danger of a prefer people who have studied performance art and
nuclear meltdown when you were reporting? drama at university, although we will consider those with
no formal training as well. However, at least some
3d – Listening skills experience of acting on stage is essential. Ideally, acting
Exercise 2 (p. 42) in front of the camera would also be a plus.
Interviewer: Now, I'm a little bit ignorant in these matters,
Interviewer: Good morning. Thank you for coming here
but wouldn't it be better to have auditions in a film studio,
today for the job interview.
rather than here?
Alison: Thanks for asking me. I’d really like to work for
Gerry: One nice thing about a theatre is that there's a lot
Reading World. When I saw the advert in the paper, I
of space. It's an open audition and the film requires quite
thought it would be a marvellous chance to learn more
a large cast, so we're hoping a lot of people will turn up.
about books.
Of course, we've got a couple of cameras set up so we
Interviewer: Great. Now, let’s begin. Your name is Alison
can see what the people auditioning will look like on
Ainsworth and you’re 17 years old.
screen, and we'll be recording their voices so we can play
Alison: That’s right.
them back and so on. But the real answer to your question
Interviewer: And do you have any experience working in
is that the casting director and I will be sitting all day long,
a shop?
so we demand good chairs!
Alison: No, I don’t; this will be my first job. But I’m a quick
Interviewer: Now, I'm guessing that tomorrow is not the
learner.
only day you're holding auditions...
Interviewer: OK, that’s not a problem. We provide on-the-
Gerry: Oh, no, Monday's just day one. We're starting at
job training. But as you know, we’re looking for a part-time
midday tomorrow, but every other day of the week we'll
shop assistant to work at weekends. You will need to open
start at nine sharp. The auditions will go on all week, with
the bookshop on your own on Sunday mornings. We need
call-backs on Friday. That'll be a long day – I don't expect
someone who is punctual and responsible. Do you have
to get out before midnight. Then we should be in a position
these qualities?
to call the lucky few over the weekend.
Alison: Oh, yes. I’m always on time for school, as my
Interviewer: And when does filming actually begin?
teachers will tell you. I also spend time babysitting my little
Gerry: Filming will start on the 18th of February and we
brother. I think looking after an 8-year-old shows a lot of
expect it to last a couple of months – one for location work
responsibility.
and the rest in the film studio. Shooting is taking place
Interviewer: Yes, that’s true. Now, sometimes customers
locally, so that will be convenient, but it will involve a lot of
can be difficult. Do you have any qualities that will make
night scenes. And please be aware that making films is not
you good at customer service?
a nine-to-five, Monday-to-Friday job. We work till we've
Alison: Well, I’m polite and patient and I actually enjoy
captured what we want to capture, and don't stop till we
helping people. Also, I’m really enthusiastic about books –
do.
I love them! So, I should have no problem recommending
Interviewer: Can you give any useful advice to people
books to customers.
who might want to audition, Gerry?
Interviewer: Excellent. Now, imagine a customer is angry
Gerry: Think of the people who are watching you as your
and aggressive with you. What will you do?
equals and not someone to be scared of. Auditions are a
Alison: Oh, that’s difficult. I guess I would try to apologise
bit like doing trade: you’ve got an attractive product to sell
and be very calm and cooperative.
and, hopefully, they’re going to buy it. This attitude helps
Interviewer: Fine, but sometimes when a customer is very
build mutual respect and overcome stage fright. And then
rude, you will need to call your manager to deal with them.
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there’s the question of what to do while you’re waiting in Recording 5

line. You don’t want to pace up and down rehearsing your I do two jobs. I’m a photographer and a writer of children’s
lines. That just makes you more nervous. Bring a book and books. People sometimes ask me when I find time to write.
read it. It will calm you and help you stay focused. My answer is: I write at night! During the day there are so
Interviewer: I see. Well, it certainly sounds like a many other things going on that you can’t get much done,
wonderful opportunity! Now, back to Maria in the studio... even when you’re at home. I like to do my writing between
10 pm and 3 am when everything is quiet and it’s easier to
Matura Exam 3 Poziom podstawowy focus on what I’m doing. That means I still have time to get
a good sleep and go to my photo studio in the afternoons.
Exercise 2 (p. 48)
Recording 1 Recording 6
Girl: Look at this job ad in the paper! I think I’ll apply. In today’s lesson, we’re going to talk about Victorian
Boy: Is it another one of those waitressing jobs? You know children in Britain and the kinds of jobs they did. Children
how much you hated serving coffee all day with the last from poor families had to go to work at the age of 4 or 5 to
one! help bring home money to pay the bills. They worked very
Girl: No, it’s for a trainee librarian here at the college. It’s hard for long hours every day. Jobs were often unsafe and
part-time – only 2 evenings a week and Saturdays. That working conditions filthy. Some of the worst jobs were
leaves plenty of time to attend lectures. And I could really working in coal mines, sweeping chimneys and doing
do with the money! factory work. Things began to improve in 1891, when the
Boy: You should apply. Now put the paper down and pick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was set
up the menu. I’m starving. up.
Girl: I know what I want to eat. You can call the waiter over.
Matura Exam 3 Poziom rozszerzony
Recording 2
Police officers have announced they are going on strike Exercise 2 (p. 50)
next Wednesday to protest against the government’s Speaker 1
decision to introduce pay cuts. Starting salaries for new I opened a beach café last summer and my main difficulty
recruits will go down by almost a fifth, from £23,000 a year has been finding reliable staff. I take on extra staff in the
to £19,000, and senior policemen will also get reduced summer, mainly students, and I need to know I can trust
pay. The government says it is going to organise them. But often, they’ve been out partying the night before
emergency talks over the weekend to try and prevent the and fail to turn up for their shift the next day. Then there
strike. aren’t enough staff to wait on tables when it gets busy.
Perhaps I’ll have to start employing part-time staff on a
Recording 3
year-round basis. After all, there are lots of people out
On this week’s Careers for the Young we’re going to look
there who would be glad to have permanent work, even if
at the job of make-up artist. There are so many industries
it’s only a few hours a week.
you can work for as a make-up artist: fashion, theatre, TV
and film, to name just a few. Or you may decide to start Speaker 2
your own business covering weddings, baptisms and I’m doing a two-year hairdressing course and it’s really
other special events. But how do I get started, I hear you great. What I like most about it is that it’s an
ask. Actually, it’s not so difficult. Nowadays, many apprenticeship. I actually only go to college in the
companies are happy to hire you without pay so that you mornings. In the afternoons, I’m at the hairdressing salon,
can gain some valuable experience ... (fade) getting on-the-job training! Everyone’s very friendly and
helpful. I wash hair, assist stylists and work on reception.
Recording 4
It’s quite hard work and it can sometimes be difficult to
Boss: Now, Miss Smith, I see from your CV that you’ve got
combine work with study, especially when there is an
two years’ experience as a hotel receptionist. Why are you
exam coming up. But I love the fact that you’re earning
interested in working for our hotel?
while you’re learning, plus you get to meet some really
Miss Smith: Well, I really like dealing with the public, but
interesting people!
in my last job I only spent half the time at reception. The
rest of the time, I was either helping the accountant in his Speaker 3
office or making sure we had enough staff for room A few weeks ago, I ran into someone I used to work with
service. many years ago. He was looking for someone to take on
Boss: I see. In our hotel, we need someone on the the job of Creative Director in his new advertising
reception desk at all times. Would you like to come in on company. Since we had worked together in the past,
Monday for a week’s trial? where I had gained considerable experience as a

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designer, he offered me the job! I was supposed to be Man: I advise you to turn on the news – there you get to
retiring in two months’ time, but I couldn’t resist this see live events as they happen.
opportunity! I’m starting on a two-year contract, where I’ll Woman: Yes, but I enjoy finding out facts about past
be in charge of the entire creative team managing projects events that I don’t know much about.
for clients. I’ve never done anything quite this high-
Recording 4
powered before, so I hope I’ll come up to their
A fire on the set of the new Paul Acton comedy has been
expectations!
put out by firefighters without any member of the cast or
Speaker 4 crew being injured. It is not thought that the fire was
Officially, I retired last year when I turned 65, but I still started deliberately. Instead, some faulty electrical cables
keep in touch with some of my old students. They come may have been to blame. The damage will delay the
round for a cup of tea and show me their essays or other completion date of this film for the second time. On the
projects and I’m happy to give them my opinion on how first occasion, filming had to stop when the leading lady
they can be improved. Teaching over the years has cancelled her contract and had to be replaced.
become so much of a way of life with me that I can’t
Recording 5
imagine not having any contact with it anymore. One of my
Many people say they love a good horror film, but viewers
best former students is presently at university doing a
should think carefully before going to see this one. Most
Master’s degree in Literature. Our lively discussions about
critics agree it’s the scariest film of the new millennium.
books and authors help keep me mentally fit!
You’ll need nerves of steel! Strangely enough, there aren’t
actually many moments of violence – all the fear is
4d – Listening skills
created with good old-fashioned suspense. The subtitles
Exercise 2 (p. 58) can be off-putting – there’s more dialogue than action, but
Recording 1 if you don’t mind that, you’ll love this film.
Man: I never get a chance to watch the films I like Recording 6
anymore. The kids are always in the sitting room in the If you don’t get to the cinema to see any other film this
evenings watching cartoons. They’ve done their school year, make it for Interstellar, Christopher Nolan's new sci-
homework by then, so I can’t really say anything. fi film. Starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne
Woman: Why don’t you have another TV in your bedroom Hathaway, this film follows the journey of a spaceship
so you can go there? crew as they travel through a wormhole in space. The
Man: We’ve already got one. The problem is that my special effects are spectacular, the plot complex and
wife relaxes there when she comes home from work. She deep, and guess what? I've got two tickets to the premiere
usually puts on one of her romantic comedies. It’s not fair. in London! Call now and you could be the lucky winner.
Woman: I hope you don’t watch films on YouTube here
instead of writing reports. The boss would be really angry! Exercise 3 (p. 58)
Man: Of course I don’t!
Presenter: Now it’s time for Book of the Week with
Recording 2 Rebecca Stone. Hello, Rebecca. What book have you
Guess what I did last night? I stayed in and watched a been reading?
thriller – Match Point by Woody Allen. I must say, it was Rebecca: Hi, Jim. It’s a mystery story called Pretty Little
excellent – full of mystery and suspense. For me, watching Liars. Have you ever read it?
a nice film is a great way to forget about the housework – Presenter: No, I’ve never heard of it. What makes it so
at least for a while! The only thing was, I missed the good?
ending because a friend rang me up at the wrong Rebecca: It’s really fast-paced. The book never gets
moment! I was so annoyed! boring because there is always something exciting going
on. When you finish a chapter, you never know what’s
Recording 3
going to happen next. I couldn’t put it down! You know,
Woman: I absolutely love watching films based on true
some listeners complained that the book praised last
stories – especially historical dramas.
week was too slow. Well, they won’t complain with this
Man: But they’re so dull. And you never know how much is
one!
really true and how much is just the filmmaker’s
Presenter: Wow, it sounds like my kind of thing. Tell me
imagination. Can’t you just watch a documentary?
what happens in the story.
Woman: It’s not the same thing. A film brings the period to
Rebecca: It’s about a group of friends who are bullied by
life. I saw a historical drama on the American Civil War. It
an anonymous person called A. A knows absolutely
was amazing! I felt I was actually there fighting in the
everything about the girls and bullies them by threatening
battle!
to tell their secrets. The girls suspect that A is their best
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friend Alison, who disappeared the year before. But when Matura Exam 4 Poziom rozszerzony
Alison’s dead body is discovered, the girls are left clueless
Exercise 2 (p. 66)
and confused. The novel has two mysteries: who is
Alison’s murderer and who is A? Recording 1
Presenter: Wait, I think I know that plot! Isn’t it a TV There are lots of superstitions in the theatre world.
series? Perhaps the most famous one concerns Shakespeare’s
Rebecca: Yes, the book was made into a TV series a Macbeth. Actors appearing in productions of this
couple of years ago. I’d much rather read the book, bloodthirsty play will refuse to mention its name on or near
though. I don’t think the actors really portrayed the the stage for fear of bad luck. Instead, they’ll call it ‘the
characters in the way the author wanted. I don’t mean their Scottish play’ or ‘the Scottish tragedy’. The origins of this
appearance – different hair colour and height isn’t that superstition may go all the way back to the play’s first night
important – but the characters’ personalities are different when an actor was supposedly killed on stage by a real
from how they are in the book. They do things you would dagger that was used instead of a stage prop. To be fair,
never expect of them and don’t seem like the same people the play contains lots of fight scenes and it is likely that
at all. And, as I’ve said about every book I’ve reviewed on more actors are injured in this play than in many others.
this show, the characters make or break a story whether Recording 2
in a book, on stage or on the screen. The summer months are traditionally the time when the
Presenter: So which character do you like best? big studios wheel out their big superhero movies and this
Rebecca: Aria. In the TV series, she is quite serious and year is no exception. Audiences obviously enjoy this
she’s really scared of the bully, A. But in the book, she’s the particular genre with recent successes like The Avengers,
funniest character and she’s totally fearless; despite all of Iron Man 3 and The Dark Knight Rises making a
the bullying, she remains strong. And although she combined total of over 3½ billion dollars worldwide. That’s
sometimes does things that are wrong, it’s generally not to say that superheroes haven’t graced the silver
through her confusion and search for identity. screen before, but in these days of CGI, 3D and IMAX, the
Presenter: Thanks for that review, Rebecca. I’m looking spectacle is certainly much more impressive than, for
forward to reading the book – and seeing you next week instance, the man-on-a-wire flying sequences of the
for our next Book of the Week! Superman films from the late seventies.

Matura Exam 4 Poziom podstawowy Recording 3

Interviewer: For many years now, public libraries have
Exercise 1 (p. 64)
been at the heart of most communities. So what are the
Kate: So what course are we going to take at night school reactions now that they face being closed due to
this year? I have the list here. What do you think about government cuts?
pottery? It’s practical as well as creative. My friend made Alex: Well, there have been plenty of strong reactions.
some great coffee mugs at her pottery class. Apart from the national campaigns that have taken place,
Jack: Yes, but how would we practise at home? We can’t there have been a lot of local events designed to raise
afford to buy all the equipment and anyway, where on awareness of just how important libraries are for
earth would we put it? My flat isn’t very big. Is there communities. Personally, I don’t think that anything is
anything else? going to change because of these protests. I know that
Kate: Yes, plenty. I like the sound of digital photography. I’d some local councils have withdrawn plans to close local
love to be able to take great photographs, but I’m terrible branches, but these cases are few and far between. On
at anything involving technology. Hey, didn’t you take the the one hand, the government states that education is a
photos at your brother’s birthday party? I saw them on basic right, but on the other hand, it’s closing a valuable
Facebook. They were fantastic. I suppose there’s no point educational resource. I don’t think the government is
in you taking digital photography then. thinking about the future at all.
Jack: Not really. Let me have a look at the list. Hmm. It
says here that there’s a course on painting watercolours. I 5d – Listening skills
love going to art galleries and I’ve always been jealous of
Exercise 2 (p. 74)
artists. Why don’t we do that? I know you’re good at
drawing and I’m sure we won’t need to spend a lot on A: Welcome back to the Green Hour with me, Arthur
equipment. Go on, let’s try that course! Anderson. My next guest is Joanna Parker, who works
Kate: I’m not so sure the equipment is cheap, but I’d like for the World Wildlife Fund. Joanna, welcome to the
to try painting anyway. Just make sure you remind me to show. Can you tell us a little about the WWF and your
wear my old clothes. I don’t want any paint on these jeans! role within the organisation?

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B: Hi, Arthur. Well, the WWF, which is short for the World Jennifer: Well, Ending Poverty is aimed at people who
Wildlife Fund for Nature started in 1968 and is involved don’t just want to donate money, but also want to donate
in a number of issues connected with the environment. their time and skills. So, we organise regular trips to
At the moment, I’m working on an animal adoption developing countries where donors can actually get
programme, something that we did a few years ago but involved in a project. These people also have a say in what
have recently re-launched. It’s a great way for they believe the area needs most. It could be something
members of the public to donate money to help protect as small as digging a well or as big as building a school.
endangered animals. Interviewer: And have you been on any trips yet?
A: So what does the adoption of an animal actually Jennifer: Well, the charity’s only two months old, but
involve? Would adopters ever get a chance to meet the we’ve already been to Chad, a country in Africa, and have
animals they have adopted? succeeded in building a small school there. We’ve also
B: No, unfortunately not. The endangered animals on our made the plans and bought the materials for locals to build
list live in their natural habitats in Africa and Asia, in a clinic. And over 50 members of the public travelled with
specially protected areas. But if you do adopt an us to help. All our activities are posted online, so we even
animal, we’ll send you a photo of it as well as a wildlife had travellers turning up at our tent and offering
information pack containing a certificate, bookmarks assistance.
and stickers. Interviewer: And what’s the next step for Ending Poverty?
A: So, how can listeners get involved in this programme, Jennifer: Well, in the next few days, we’ll be launching an
Joanna? online shop – but I’m afraid we won’t be selling branded
B: The first step is to log on to our website and check out merchandise like hats and T-shirts. Instead, we’re asking
the list of animals we’ve got up for adoption. Then, you people to donate used items that can be sold on the site.
can choose to pay a monthly or yearly amount of Anything from old CDs to pieces of furniture is welcome.
money to help fund the cost of taking care of your Interviewer: We’re just out of time, I’m afraid. Jennifer
particular animal. The amount you donate depends on Towers, thanks so much for speaking to us.
the animal. For instance, for £5 a month you can adopt
Kamrita, a female Bengal tiger who lives in Nepal. Matura Exam 5 Poziom podstawowy
A: I see. Well, thanks for coming in, Joanna. I hope the
Exercise 2 (p. 80)
programme has a lot of success.
Speaker 1
Exercise 5 (p. 74) Eco-boxes are colourful, plastic lunch boxes that come in
Interviewer: Now, it’s my great pleasure to welcome a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. But what makes
Jennifer Towers to the show. Jennifer is the founder of eco-boxes so eco-friendly? Well, for one thing, they are
Ending Poverty, a new charity that aims to help poor made from 100% recycled materials, plus, since they are
communities in developing countries. Jennifer, why did air-tight you don’t need to add any extra packaging to your
you decide to start Ending Poverty? food to keep it fresh. This means that you can cut down on
Jennifer: Well, after I left university, I spent five years the household waste you produce. And for this month only,
travelling around Southeast Asia. The experiences I had each eco-box comes with an eco-flask, perfect for keeping
there really left an impression on me; particularly the your coffee warm for hours on end. Pick up an eco-box
poverty I witnessed. For instance, I spent a month in a today at most Supervalue supermarkets nationwide.
village in the remote mountains of Laos with some of the Speaker 2
most generous people I’ve ever met. They had nothing, Good morning students. I’m delighted to announce that
yet they shared everything with me – so when I returned we’ll be holding our annual recycled art competition next
to England, I wanted to repay that kindness. week. As most of you know, you should only use recycled
Interviewer: But, Jennifer, why did you decide to set up a material for your projects such as old CDs, egg cartons,
new charity when there are already hundreds of charities paper towel rolls and old greetings cards – the options are
with similar aims as yours? endless. Last year’s winner made a bird feeder for the
Jennifer: Well, Ending Poverty isn’t like most charities. For school garden from recycled milk cartons. I’m really
example, I find that most charities don’t really respect their looking forward to seeing your wonderful entries, but
donors. Think about it; you drop your money into a please make sure to submit them to me by Thursday
collection box or send a cheque and that’s the last you lunchtime at the latest! If you have any questions, just wait
hear about your donation. You don’t know where your behind at the end of the assembly to speak to me.
money goes and you have no say in what it’s used for.
Interviewer: So, what makes Ending Poverty different, Speaker 3
then? If it’s possible, I always buy books and stationery made
from recycled paper or from paper which has not come
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from an endangered forest. It’s true they cost a little more train ex-employees in a new profession or help them set
but I like to think it’s worth the effort. I’d rather spend a little up their own companies.
extra money and help the environment than contribute to
Speaker 4
such a serious problem. I do buy second-hand books
The European Food Safety Authority has just voted to ban
though. Even though they might not be produced in an
the use of a group of chemicals which farmers spray on
eco-friendly way, at least I’m saving them from ending up
their plants, following reports that they are harmful to
on a rubbish dump.
honey bees. There has been a big fall in the number of
Speaker 4 bees in recent years, and this has been linked to a number
Recently, my high school decided to start a community of issues including the use of these chemicals. Scientists
garden programme. There’s a large unused field behind have also suggested that the drop in the bee population
the gym, so everyone agreed it should be put to some could result in a food shortage. The ban was agreed after
use. All of the students in the school can get involved by the majority of the 27 European member states voted in
planting and growing vegetables there; although we are favour of it with 12 voting against.
strictly only allowed to use organic methods. That means
no chemicals. I’m finding it really enjoyable. It’s great 6d – Listening skills
exercise, plus I’m learning a lot about nature. Now I can’t
Exercise 2 (p. 90)
wait to taste the vegetables I’ve grown!
Ursula: Hi, Dave! How’s it going at college?
Matura Exam 5 Poziom rozszerzony Dave: Hi, Ursula. Well, I’ve been working hard and I’m
getting good marks but I’m really not looking forward to the
Exercise 1 (p. 82) end of term.
Speaker 1 Ursula: Really? What are you worried about?
The government is looking at new ways of creating clean Dave: I just found out that at the end of term, I have to give
energy. Energy Minister James Haddon said he hoped a 30-minute presentation to the rest of the class. I am
that landfill mining would become a common practice in absolutely terrified.
most landfill sites in the near future. Landfill mining is a Ursula: Ah, I see. You have a fear of public speaking.
process where waste is superheated to create a clean gas Dave: It’s more than that. I’m convinced I’ll just stand there
which can be burned to produce electricity. Today, Mr and not be able to say anything. To be honest, I’m thinking
Haddon visited one of the six sites across the country of quitting the course to get out of it.
where this is already being done. He said this new energy Ursula: Don’t do that! Look, I used to be just like you, but
would be good for the future as it was both cheap and I trained myself to cope with my fear of public speaking –
better for the environment than existing sources. and you can too! First of all, you should write a script and
memorise it. You can read it out loud to help you do this.
Speaker 2
Then, make a video of yourself giving the presentation.
A recent Oxfam report has found that the 85 richest
Show the video to friends and ask them to suggest ways
people in the world today have the same amount of
in which you could improve. By the time the big day comes
money as the poorest half of the world’s population. That
round, you’ll be much more confident.
means that these 85 people have as much money as
Dave: That’s a good idea.
around 3.5 billion poor people. A spokesman from Oxfam
Ursula: Also, just remember that you know far more about
stated that they don’t believe that this difference will
the subject you’re talking about than your audience …
change unless something is done to address the problem
after all, that’s why you’re giving the presentation!
in the near future. Representatives from the charity are
Dave: That’s true. I hadn’t thought of that. Thanks for your
planning to attend the World Economic Forum next month
help.
in Davos, where they will talk about the problem and try to
reach a solution.
Exercise 4 (p. 90)
Speaker 3 Recording One
The mobile phone company Streamline has announced Do you have a holiday coming up but are afraid to get on
that 10,000 office and factory workers will lose their jobs the plane? Maybe your friends want to go camping but
by the end of next year. In a press release this morning, can’t because you’re terrified of spiders. Or perhaps the
CEO Michael Carruthers said that the company was sorry thought of giving a presentation makes you feel sick. The
for the staff cuts, but added that they were necessary university is conducting a hypnotherapy study and we’re
because of a fall in profits. He also stated that the looking for people who suffer from everyday phobias like
company planned to create a special support programme these. Participants will take part in three hypnotherapy
to help the workers. It is thought that the programme will sessions run by trained professionals. These sessions will
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be observed by a small team of psychology students and Recording 2

are designed to help you overcome your phobia. Please As a fashion model I’m always in the public eye, so to beat
contact us if you’re interested or have any questions. Call the stress that comes with the job, I book a weekend away
0131 256788 or visit us in Room 42 of the Walter Scott at a health spa every couple of months. They have
Building. relaxation exercises twice a day; once in the morning and
then in the afternoon. Afterwards, you can have a
Recording Two
massage or go on an exotic bird-watching tour. The
A: Next on the line we have Linda. Linda, tell us, what was
bedrooms all overlook a quiet garden and the restaurant
your biggest fear?
serves only organic vegetarian food. While spas like these
B: It’s strange but I suffered from a fear of feathers. I was
are typically very busy, people tend to keep to themselves
terrified at the thought of a feather coming anywhere
to achieve total relaxation. I used to suffer from stress, but
near me.
not anymore! It’s worth every penny!
A: Really? So no pet birds, then?
B: Well, that’s when everything changed. My daughter Recording 3
loves parrots and has always wanted one of her own. Attention, listeners; This is a warning for all English coastal
A: So what happened? areas. A storm will reach the southeast of England
B: I decided it was time to face my phobia and I bought tomorrow afternoon and is expected to last at least 24
her a parrot. I was terrified and for weeks I couldn’t hours. Residents in affected areas can expect to
even go into Annie’s room where we keep Jack’s cage. experience heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and
But gradually I started to enjoy hearing him talking and potential flooding. It is advised that everyone, especially
one day I went in to look at him. small children, remain indoors. Now back to the news.
A: Wow, that’s amazing Linda.
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B: I still don’t touch Jack! But he now feels like one of the
You’re listening to FM Four. It’s 6 pm, and time for our Help
family and Annie absolutely adores him.
the Community slot. This week, we’re looking at voluntary
Recording Three work in the local area. There’s lots of work to be done and
Good morning, everyone. Now, as we all know, exam you just might be the perfect person for the job! How about
season is just around the corner and I imagine that many this one? Mr Jones is an elderly male who suffers from
of you are feeling quite nervous about sitting your very first agoraphobia, which means that he has a problem going
exams in the school. Well, I am here to reassure you that outside. He lives alone and has two dogs so we’re looking
you have nothing to fear. And that’s true for all of you. Over for somebody to do his food-shopping, pay his bills and
the course of your six years here, you will have to sit two walk the dogs every day. The bank, park and supermarket
state exams which are far more important, so there is no are all a short drive from the house, so a car is necessary.
need to get yourselves into a panic over these exams. And If you think you can help, phone us on 0131 887669.
remember that every member of staff at Parkside
Recording 5
Secondary School wants you to succeed and achieve the
Boy: Maria, where are you? You were supposed to be
best possible results and we will do everything we can to
here twenty minutes ago. The film has already started!
help you. So let the hard work continue!
Girl: I know! I know! It’s not my fault; I’m stuck! This is a
nightmare!
Matura Exam 6 Poziom podstawowy
Boy: Stuck? Are you held up in traffic?
Exercise 1 (p. 96) Girl: No, I’m stuck in a lift in the car park! It just stopped,
Recording 1 the lights went out and the buttons won’t work. I’m really
Boy: Mum! Mum! scared, Phil! I feel like I can’t breathe!
Woman: What is it? What’s the matter? Boy: OK, calm down; everything will be OK. I’ll come and
Boy: I can’t sleep. I think there’s something under the bed. find the car park security officer now. Keep your phone
Woman: Don’t be scared. Look, there’s nothing there! It’s switched on. I’ll be as quick as I can!
just your imagination. You don’t have this problem at our Recording 6
house, so you shouldn’t be scared at your grandmother’s I remember once boarding a plane in London and flying
house either. You’re safe here too. across the Irish Sea to Dublin. It was to be my first and last
Boy: But it’s too dark! Can we turn on the light? time. It was in the middle of winter and the flight was very
Woman: Just close your eyes and think of happy things. bumpy. Suddenly, the plane dropped downwards
You’re staying over at your friend’s house next week and dramatically and at high speed. I screamed, thinking we
you won’t be able to sleep with the light on there. I’ll leave were going to crash. Seconds later, everything was OK.
the door open a little. Sweet dreams. No announcement was made and I’m told this is quite
normal on flights in bad weather. All the same, it put me
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Matura Exam 6 Poziom rozszerzony 7d – Listening Skills

Exercise 1 (p. 98) Exercise 2 (p. 106)
Presenter: Hello, and welcome to this week’s show. Today Speaker 1
we’re talking about phobias and with us in the studio is A pinch of garlic can really jazz up your cooking, but
psychologist Dr Maureen Feeney. Welcome, Dr Feeney. there’s another reason you should be eating it! Did you
Dr Feeney: Thank you, it’s nice to be here. know it’s good for you, too – boosting your immune system
Presenter: Now, Dr Feeney, many people suffer from and protecting you from heart disease! This weekend, join
phobias, fear of the dark, of heights, of creepy crawlies but us at the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival to celebrate all things
one I’m hearing about more and more is nomophobia. garlic. TV chef Sandra French will give cookery
What exactly is that? demonstrations, and you’ll find all sorts of garlic products
Dr Feeney:Well, all the other phobias you mentioned are available to sample. For those with a sweet tooth, there’s
not just common but have been around for a long time, but even garlic ice cream! The gates open at 10 o’clock in the
nomophobia is quite new. Would you believe it’s actually morning, and we finish for the day at six pm. Don’t miss it!
the fear of being without your mobile phone? Most
Speaker 2
phobias get their names from the Greek language but this
Welcome back. OK, so far, I’ve removed the homemade
one came from a 2008 survey about mobile phone use
cereal bars from the oven and I’ve placed them onto a
and comes from the phrase ‘no mobile phobia’;
baking rack to cool. Now that they’re cool enough to
nomophobia.
handle, let’s take a moment to appreciate how fantastic
Presenter: Are people really so afraid of being without
they look. James, can you give us a close up here; they’re
their mobiles?
just like packaged shop-bought bars! The difference is
Dr Feeney:Yes. The survey found that the stress felt by
that when you make your own bars you know exactly what
these people was similar to that of getting married,
you’re eating and where it was prepared. The basic recipe
starting a new job or going to the dentist. Their worries
can be found on our website. Don’t forget to join us next
included being in a location with no signal, running out of
time for more Healthy Eats!
battery or losing or breaking their phone. 53% of the
people in the survey showed signs of this stress. And that Speaker 3
number has actually increased in a more recent survey If you ask me, nothing beats pancakes for breakfast!
with the most seriously affected group being 18-24 year Whether you like them with blueberries, strawberries and
olds. Three out of every four of them suffer from these cream or just plain maple syrup, pancakes are always a hit
symptoms. with the whole family. The downside is they take quite
Presenter: Wow! I had no idea. But is nomophobia really some time to prepare and can make your kitchen quite
a true phobia? I mean, it seems quite normal to worry messy in the process. But don’t worry; a solution is here.
about not being able to contact people. For the first time ever; pancakes available in a squeezable
Dr Feeney:That is quite normal, and of course a mobile is bottle! Squeezable Cakes packs in all of the delicious
the quickest and easiest way to maintain that contact, but flavour of pancakes with absolutely none of the hassle.
people with the condition appear to be addicted to their You can make pancakes in seconds with no more mixing
phones and almost require the presence of the phone to up or mess; all you need is a frying pan! So get your bottle
function in the world. So, when they are cut off from them of Squeezable Cakes today!
in some way, they find it almost impossible to cope.
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Presenter: So, what can you do if you suspect you are
Generally, any new friends I meet are shocked when I
nomophobic?
invite them over for dinner. Some even ask me what I plan
Dr Feeney:Well, to start with, there are a number of things
to order! Just because I am a young male college student,
you can do to avoid being without your mobile. You could
they don’t expect that I am capable of cooking a meal. But
carry a spare battery or charger with you to make sure you
nothing could be further from the truth. I learned how to
never run out of power. Also, with pay-as-you-go phones
cook from a very young age and absolutely love it. Plus, a
you should top up regularly so you don’t run out of credit,
lot of my male friends cook, too. Sure, there are always a
and, of course, you could create a back-up of all your
few people who rely on takeaway food every evening, but
contacts in case your phone is lost or stolen. But none of
in general, it’s time to stop this stereotype. After all, just
these tips address the issue of nomophobia. There’s really
look at the amount of young male chefs that have their
only one thing you can do to stop the problem and that’s
own TV shows these days!
to stop the obsession. In other words, stop depending on
your mobile.

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Radio Presenter: Joining us today, we have PE teacher Exercise 1 (p. 112)
Greg Walker, who will be discussing individual sports with
Andy: It’s only 9 o’ clock and I’m starving. I only had
me. So, Greg, what exactly is an individual sport?
breakfast two hours ago.
Greg: Well, basically, it's a sport you do on your own.
Lauren: You’re as bad as my brother when it comes to
Popular individual sports include gymnastics, golf and
complaining about food! If you’re that hungry, you should
running. Some people tend to focus on team sports, but
eat something.
practising an individual sport can have a lot of
Andy: I can’t. Ever since my Dad learnt he has diabetes,
advantages. First of all, you can set your training
I’ve been concerned about my own health. I’m overweight
programme to fit in with your own schedule. You don't have
and, if I don’t do something about it now, I may pay for it
to arrange a time to train with the rest of the team. Also, if
later. So I’ve decided to cut out all sugary and fatty foods,
you're feeling under the weather, there's no pressure to
like chocolate and red meat. But it’s not easy at all; they’re
drag yourself down to the sports hall or wherever. Instead,
so tempting!
you can rest and get your strength back.
Radio Presenter: Don't you think it would be tempting to Lauren: Why don’t you just start by cutting down? If you
follow the diet during the week, you can still have a little bit
miss practice every time you had a runny nose?
of something you like at the weekend. Just make sure it’s
Greg: Look, with individual sports it's certainly your
not too much. The other thing you could do is take up a
responsibility to motivate yourself. But rather than seeing
new sport. I’ve recently started going to yoga classes.
that as a negative thing, I view it positively. It makes you
Andy: Is it helping you lose weight?
stand on your own two feet. People who practise
Lauren: Oh, I’m not doing it for that. I’m doing it to relieve
individual sports become better at motivating themselves,
tension. I’ve been so stressed at work lately! So many
and that's a quality which helps in all areas of life.
projects and so little time! Doing yoga after work helps
Radio Presenter: Surely we learn skills from being part of
calm me down. It’s good for toning muscles as well. Hey,
a team too, though?
you should come along. You spend far too long sitting in
Greg: Oh, absolutely. The value of teamwork is a very
front of that TV.
important lesson, and of course you don't learn it playing
Andy: I can’t argue with you there. OK, you’ve persuaded
individual sports. I've seen the negative effect of this with
me. I’ll come along to your yoga class.
my own eyes at school. If you want to work with others,
Lauren: And make sure you leave the chocolate at home!
apart from respecting them, you have to give up some
control to them – even if you're in charge. You have to trust
Matura Exam 7 Poziom rozszerzony
in others. People who are used to playing individual sports
often can't do that. Exercise 1 (p. 114)
Radio Presenter: What about the social aspects? Do Recording One
individual sports provide opportunities to make friends? The diet industry is a multi-million pound enterprise and
Greg: Well, not very many, no. That's one of the biggest hardly a year goes by without some new miracle diet
disadvantages of an individual sport. Most of your time will hitting our screens and bookshelves. Basically, they all
be spent training alone and you can't avoid that. I've heard promise the same thing – follow these rules and you’ll lose
players complain that they feel very lonely sometimes, but weight fast. The truth is, these diets will probably give you
generally it’s not difficult to learn how to cope with that the results you want – and quickly. But what’s equally true
aspect of individual sports. is that you’re more than likely to put all the weight you lose
Radio Presenter: What about at the competitions? Can back on, and more, once you stop the diet. Quite simply,
players strike up friendships there? our bodies cannot cope with sudden weight loss and,
Greg: There are plenty of opportunities to meet people at what’s even worse, these diets could severely damage
these events, so there's certainly a chance to make a your health and shorten your life span. This is what I plan
friend or two. I’ve certainly done so myself. At one table to talk about here with you today. So let’s have a look at
tennis tournament I played in, I even exchanged advice the medical evidence …
about performances with another player, so it’s definitely
worth it. Little did I know that I’d end up competing against Recording Two
them in the finals! If you find exercise a pain then The Guide to Easy
Radio Presenter: (laughing) Yes, that must have been a Exercise might seem like the book for you. It’s full of ideas
bit awkward! Well, let's take a quick break ... (fade) on how you can fit exercise into your daily routine. For
example, it suggests walking – whether to work, to the
shops or quite simply for pleasure – as an excellent way to
get rid of any extra kilos. But that’s the problem really – the
book is just a list of things readers are already familiar
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with. As an exercise book it adds little to the huge variety Exercise 5 (p. 122)
of reading on the subject already available for free on the Radio presenter: Well, with the holidays coming up soon,
Internet. If the publishers are hoping for this slim volume we thought we’d interview some people about interesting
to make it to the top of the bestseller list, then they are holidays they’re planning. First up, we’ve got Andrew
going to be very disappointed. Bestsellers have to catch Blakely on the line. Andrew, tell us all about the amazing
the reader’s interest by introducing some new research holiday you have booked to go on.
and information about the topic. Unfortunately, this book Andrew: Well, this summer my brother and I are going on
does not do this. an astronomy tour in Cappadocia, which is an area in
Recording Three Turkey with beautiful rivers, waterfalls and valleys. It’s not
When my friend bought me an Indian cookbook of all this that the area is most famous for, though, but
wonderful, authentic dishes, I couldn’t wait to try it out so strange rock formations that stick up from the ground.
I picked out a recipe and planned a dinner party. The They call them the ‘fairy chimneys’.
recipe instructed me to cook a selection of whole spices in When we first get there, our tour leader will show us how
a pan before adding them to the curry. It’s called toasting to set up our tents, then each day we’ll travel to different
and it’s supposed to bring the flavours out of the spices. places on foot, by bike or even on horseback. That should
Little did I know, that toasting spices for too long gives off be fun! I thought that I would enjoy the horse riding the
the most terrible smoke. Soon, my throat was burning, my most, but actually I now think I’ll enjoy every single day for
eyes were watering and my nose was running. Amazingly, different reasons. Of course, the horse and bike riding are
though, my guests loved the food, while I completely lost amazing, but I’ll really enjoy the hiking days too, climbing
my appetite because of the smoke. Next time I toast over the rocks and swimming in the rivers and waterfalls!
spices, all the windows will be open and I’ll wear a gas Every night after cooking local dishes together at our base
mask! camp, we are going to look up at the stars while our tour
leader teaches us about the night sky. I’ve never been
8d – Listening Skills interested in astronomy so I wasn’t sure about it – it was
my brother who wanted to go on this trip – but he’s
Exercise 2 (p. 122) convinced me how much I will enjoy these evenings. He
A: Hello, Katie; is your brother in? I’ve just popped round says it will be like a live planetarium show with the tour
to give back some DVDs he lent me. leader using a laser pointer to point out the different
B: Oh, hi George. Tom’s out at the moment but you can constellations and planets!
leave them with me, if you like. My favourite day, I think, will be the day we visit the village
A: OK, I’ll do that. I didn’t realise you were back home. of Goreme. It’s a town carved into the rock and it’s got
How was your holiday? many cave homes and hotels. Apparently, people have
B: I had a great time, thanks. Majorca is such a beautiful been living in the cave houses for more than a thousand
island and there’s so much to do there. years! I’ve seen lots of pictures of them. They are strange
A: I’m glad you enjoyed it. So, what exactly did you get up to look at. They are small with long, narrow stone
to while you were there? staircases inside and from the outside they look just like a
B: Well, I stayed in a hotel that was right by the beach, so big Swiss cheese with lots of holes in the rock! I can’t wait
I tried some water sports and even went scuba diving to visit them personally!
which I had never done before. The highlight, though, At the end of the week, our last treat will be a visit to a
was a bicycle ride I took along the coast one day. It Turkish bath called a hamam, which will be relaxing. By
was so nice to get away from the resort where I was the time I get home, I’m sure I’ll have learnt loads of things
staying and see some of the quiet fishing villages on I didn’t know about Turkey … not to mention what we learn
the island. about astronomy! It will be so much more useful than just
A: I can imagine. That’s what I plan to do when I go lying on the beach with my family like I usually do.
backpacking around South America. I want to avoid the Radio presenter: Well, that sounds absolutely wonderful,
tourist locations as much as possible and continually Andrew. I hope you have a fantastic trip.
move from one area to another. Andrew: Thank you, I will!
B: Oh, I forgot about your trip. When are you leaving? Radio presenter: Well, for any listeners who are
A: On Saturday! I’m really looking forward to it. interested, we’re going to put all the information about all
B: Wow, I don’t think I would be brave enough to go of the holidays that are mentioned today on our website.
backpacking. Don’t you think it’s a little dangerous? Now, next on the show we have Sandra Murray who …
A: You’ve got a point; but I’m travelling with a large group
of friends, so I’m sure we’ll be fine. Plus, I’ve done a lot
of research, so there’s no chance of us getting lost.
B: I see. Well, have a great trip! Be sure to take plenty of
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Matura Exam 8 Poziom podstawowy I’m still in touch with a Canadian couple I met while
Exercise 1 (p. 128) travelling in Mexico. Generally, I think that if you are
Speaker 1 flexible and not determined to follow a fixed schedule
Last year, setting off for my skiing holiday to Lausanne, I while travelling, you can really invest in relationships with
almost missed my flight. I arrived at the airport really late the people that you meet.
and only just managed to board the plane. We were Speaker Two
waiting for takeoff when the captain announced there was I have stayed in a range of accommodation over the
a problem with the engine that had to be checked. We course of my travels, but there is one place that stands out
waited almost three hours before the plane finally took off. from all the others. A few years ago, while backpacking
I was so annoyed I decided never to fly with that airline through Central America, I spent several nights in a tree
again – even if offers really cheap flights! house right in the middle of a rainforest. It had a viewing
Speaker 2 platform that had an amazing view of the wildlife below.
I can’t wait for my package holiday to the Greek island of The only drawback was that I had to climb up a rope in
Corfu. The travel agency I booked it with claimed that it order to get to the house each evening. I found that pretty
was the perfect place for my particular tastes. You see I’m tiring, not to mention terrifying! But each time I saw the
a real food-lover, and apparently this island’s restaurants view at the top, I knew it was worth it! It was unlike
offer a huge variety of dishes from both Greek and Italian anywhere I had ever stayed before.
cuisine. Added to that, I’m also looking forward to the Speaker Three
journey there. It will give me a chance to stop off in I will never forget my trip to Ayer’s Rock in Australia. The
Switzerland and visit my sister, who lives there. coach from Alice Springs to Ayer’s Rock was supposed to
Speaker 3 take six hours. Unfortunately, though, about half-way
On tonight’s show we’re looking at holiday complaints. Has through the journey, the bus broke down. Everybody had
an airline ever lost your luggage? Has the service in a to get off and we were left in the middle of the outback with
hotel been so bad that you’ve had to find different the sun beating down on us. But once we had finished
accommodation? Did you arrive in your rented apartment complaining about our cruel luck, we noticed the amazing
to find that you were sharing it with insects? If so, then we scenery around us. I took some great photos of the area,
want to hear from you! And later on, we’ll be joined by our and later one of the passengers got out a guitar and we all
travel expert Jerry Falstaff who’ll tell us some tricks about started singing songs together. In the end, we didn’t reach
how to get the cheapest tickets when booking online. Stay Ayer’s Rock until the evening, but with everything that had
tuned! come before it, I barely recall much at all about the
attraction, and I am glad that the day didn’t go to plan.
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In my opinion, you don’t need to travel abroad to have a Speaker Four
holiday to remember. Regardless of how cheap the flight What I remember most about my trip to Thailand a few
tickets might be to far-off destinations, I always advise my years ago was the many cultural differences I came
friends and family to take their holidays closer to home. across. For example, in Thailand people do not shake
Few appreciate what their home country has to offer in hands when they greet each other; instead, they press
terms of tourist attractions. Personally, I enjoy nothing their hands together and lower their head slightly. Visitors
more than a camping holiday – it’s a great way to support also need to be aware that the feet are considered to be
your local economy and see what your own country has to the dirtiest part of the body. When you are sitting, you
offer! should always be careful not to point your feet towards a
Thai person. As you can imagine, I had to concentrate
Matura Exam 8 Poziom rozszerzony very hard on my body language. My experience made me
realise how much social rules vary between countries,
Exercise 1 (p. 130) and I gained a totally different perspective on my own
Speaker One culture.
What I appreciate most about travelling is the opportunity
it gives you to meet new people. Sometimes, chatting to
the locals can give you a better insight into the native
culture than any tour guide or tour book could offer. Once,
in Egypt, for example, I started chatting with a man on the
street who ended up asking me to share a meal with his
family; it was a very memorable experience. Also,
travelling makes it possible to get to know fellow travellers.
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