Poziom podstawowy UNIT TEST B

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1 EXAM TASK CD 03 Usłyszysz dwukrotnie sześć tekstów. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą,
zgodną z treścią nagrania. Zakreśl literę A, B albo C.
Tekst 1. Tekst 4.
1 What problem with their revision do both speakers 4 What does the teacher tell the parent about her son?
have? A He has improved his grades in some subjects.
A They haven’t attended all the classes. B Some teachers have complained about his behaviour.
B Their notes are very chaotic. C He has made a lot of progress in science.
C They couldn’t find any useful books. Tekst 5.
Tekst 2. 5 When he talks about his college years, the speaker
2 What does the girl think of her evening language says that
course? A he didn’t do enough studying.
A She hates the coursebook. B it was a bad decision to stop his education.
B She would like to do more grammar. C it was a good idea to work during his studies.
C She wants to do some extra activities. Tekst 6.
Tekst 3. 6 How does Dave feel after the exam?
3 The speech is given at A He’s proud.
A a celebration of the school’s anniversary. B He’s worried.
B the start of a new school year. C He’s disappointed. /6
C the end of the school year.

2 EXAM TASK Przeczytaj trzy teksty dotyczące umiejętności skupiania uwagi. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz
właściwą, zgodną z treścią tekstu. Zakreśl literę A, B albo C.

Tekst 1.
It’s early afternoon on Saturday and I’m getting down to some serious 1 The writer fails to revise for his
revision before my anatomy exam next week. ‘No calls, no text messages exam because
now!’ I decide as I switch my mobile off. My notes are in a mess, so I have no A he can’t concentrate on his notes.
choice but sort them out first. Twenty minutes later I’m beginning to read B other people keep interrupting
them. After a few moments, however, I realise my mind is on completely him.
different things, so I force myself to focus and start reading again. Before C he can’t put his notes in order.
I know it, I’m wondering where I’m going to go out tonight.

Tekst 2.
Some people call our times the age of multitasking, mostly because of the
influence of digital technology, which allows people to get involved in several 2 According to Dr Goleman,
activities at the same time. For others, however, it is an age of distraction. people nowadays
So thinks Dr Daniel Goleman, the author of a book on the skills of attention, A may have problems
Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence. For him, multitasking is a myth. He understanding new ideas.
argues that when our brain switches quickly between tasks, it is hard for us B can concentrate well on many
to learn to concentrate on one task. This does not matter much when we do tasks.
routine activities, but it has a negative influence on our ability to understand C can’t do routine activities well.
completely new ideas.

Tekst 3.
Do you find it difficult to get your child to pay attention? Are you afraid that
your son or daughter might have concentration problems? Don’t panic – 3 The author of the text mainly
following a few everyday tips may improve your child’s attention skills. A advises parents to get
Create an atmosphere of understanding. Parents who are too tolerant or too specialist advice.
strict more often have children with attention problems. However, remember B describes causes of attention
to set clear rules for behaviour and routine tasks, such as homework. Create problems.
a timetable for everyday tasks, and set a good example by keeping to it C offers practical advice to
yourself. parents.
However, if the problems continue for a period longer than 6 months, contact
a specialist who will diagnose if your child has an attention deficit problem. /3

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 Poziom podstawowy UNIT TEST B

3 Complete the definitions with the correct words.

1 In the UK, a __ school is for children over 11 with different abilities.
2 A __ is a teacher who looks after a class of students and helps them with any problems.
3 __ is the study of the structure of substances and the way they react with other substances. /3

4 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letters have been given.
1 A lot of students from our school take part in f__ to collect money for charity organisations.
2 In the l__, we have to wear protective goggles for experiments.
3 I’m not going to PE today. I’ve got a s__ note from a doctor.
4 Please, remember that anyone who tries to c__ during the test will automatically fail it. /4

5 Choose the words that have a similar meaning to the words and expressions in bold.
1 I hope to make progress in my English this term.
A improve B revise
2 He read his essay again to ensure he had discussed all the important points.
A be certain B enforce
3 She shouted at me for something I hadn’t done and I got really upset.
A disappointed B irritated
4 I’ve read the instructions for the task twice but I’m still confused.
A distracted B puzzled /4

6 Translate the Polish parts of the sentences into English.

1 (Wybrałbym/wybrałabym tę opcję) ___ because I’m interested in extracurricular activities.
2 (Powodem, dla którego tam poszedłem/poszłam było to, że) ___ I wanted to meet some
of my teachers again. /2

7 Complete the sentences with the correct words. Some letters have been given.
1 I believe this idea would be the most e _ j _ _ ab _ _ because I find such activities very motivating.
2 They’ve made lots of improvements to the IT lab and it’s much better _ qu _ pp _ _ now.
3 Would you like to look _o_ _ d the school first? I’ll show you some of the classrooms and our playing field.  /3

8 EXAM TASK W zadaniach 1–5 wybierz słowo, które poprawnie uzupełnia luki w obydwu zdaniach.
Zakreśl literę A, B albo C.
1 Please remember that all your home assignments will _ towards 4 The idea of joining a drama group really
your final grade. appeals _ me.
During the winter holiday, I’m planning to _ away for a few days. She belongs ___ a local charity organisation
A get B go C do which helps children from poor families.
2 While preparing for an exam, it’s a good idea to look at some _ A to B at C for
papers. 5 My sister is doing a  _ in business
The school has much more modern equipment than it did in the _. administration.
A earlier B old C past The meal was excellent, especially the first _,
3 I always _ a lot of mistakes in dictations. which was a delicious soup.
This term I’m going to _ an effort to improve my grades. A degree B grade C course
/5
A do B make C get

9 EXAM TASK Od pewnego czasu uczęszczasz na dodatkowe zajęcia w szkole. Na prowadzonym przez Ciebie blogu:
• napisz, na jakie zajęcia uczęszczasz i dlaczego je wybrałeś/
wybrałaś, Hi everyone. I’d like to tell you about a course I attend
• opisz, jak przebiegają zajęcia, at school.
• wymień, jakie nowe umiejętności nabyłeś/nabyłaś dzięki tym 
zajęciom, 
• wyraź swoją opinię na temat dodatkowych zajęć w szkole. 
Rozwiń swoją wypowiedź w każdym z czterech podpunktów, 
pamiętając, że jej długość powinna wynosić od 80 do 130 słów
(nie licząc słów w zdaniach, które są już podane).

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