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1 Rozumienie tekstu czytanego Zadanie 1. (8 pkt) Przeczytaj uważnie poniższy artykuł na temat jednego z gatunków nietoperzy, a następnie zdecyduj, które ze zdań w tabeli są zgodne z treścią artykułu (TRUE), a które nie (FALSE). Zaznacz swoje odpowiedzi w odpowiedniej rubryce. Za każdą poprawną odpowiedź otrzymasz 1 punkt. We re going a bit batty Their never-ending chatter and strong odour gives their presence away long before you can see them. Unless you have been keeping your head down at sunset, chances are you have seen them heading out on their nightly raids. We are talking about flying foxes which camp in a forest valley near Cape Hawke and take advantage of the food provided by flowering Blackbutt and Red Bloodwood trees, according to National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) manager Mark Smith. Annual NPWS monitoring of animals in this colony has shown fluctuations from up to 10,000 animals to less than 1000, Mr Smith said. Currently there may be 5000 animals and each evening people can observe several streams of flying foxes separating in different directions to nearby forest feeding grounds. Flying foxes travel thousands of kilometres, from one food source to the next. They rest by day and fly up to 50 kilometres each night, navigating with very well developed sight and smell. Most of the animals are Grey-headed flying foxes which occur from Melbourne to Bundaberg in coastal forests. It is estimated that the population has become smaller by 30 per cent in the past 10 years. Mr Smith explained that while it may appear as though the bat population has exploded, the sudden growth in bat numbers is caused by availability of their favourite food sources. It is not uncommon for flying foxes to set up temporary camps throughout the coast, however, this mostly occurs well away from human development and therefore often goes unnoticed, he said. However, as their usual environment is lost because of clearing and other factors, flying foxes are forced to go to small areas of urban bush and this can often be cause for concerns, due to a range of factors, particularly noise and smell. Adapted from Great Lakes Advocate 1.1. The flying foxes are noisy and smelly The amount of the animals changes every season The flying foxes go over fifty kilometres every night The foxes, like bats, have a very good sense of hearing In the last decade the number of the Grey-headed flying foxes has become considerably smaller Many of the flying foxes have exploded Usually the animals stay away from people When the animals get closer to humans they start to make noise and produce a strong smell. TRUE FALSE

2 KLUCZ: 1.1. TRUE 1.2. TRUE 1.3. FALSE 1.4. FALSE 1.5. TRUE 1.6. FALSE 1.7. TRUE 1.8. FALSE Zadanie 2. (6 pkt) Przeczytaj uważnie poniższy artykuł na temat historii trzech przyjaciół, a następnie przyporządkuj jego poszczególnym częściom nagłówki (A-E). Wpisz odpowiednie litery w miejsca od 2.1. do 2.6. Za każdą poprawną odpowiedź otrzymasz 1 punkt. A. A decision based on a tough experience. B. Brilliant careers. C. One ambition in various schools. D. Returning the favour. E. No hope in sight. F. An inspiring publication. Friends Make Pact To Beat The Street Doctors in their own field of work, Davis, Jenkins and Hunt visited the Boys and Girls Club in South Sacramento last week to promote their second book, We Beat the Street: How a Friendship Pact Led to Success. In front of a crowd of over 400 people, The Three Doctors revealed how they transformed from on-the-brink criminals, to college graduates and eventually as medical and dentistry practitioners Early in their lives they had to face an environment they were basically trapped in. Poverty, drugs, violence, robbery and death made survival the essential tool of living for the three friends. A simple walk literally from my house to my neighbourhood school - I would see drug dealers on the streets and people stealing cars, Davis said. There was so much hopelessness that it was tough for me to imagine more because I didn t know what more was Davis, Jenkins and Hunt were on a fast pace to becoming a negative product of their surroundings. In and out of trouble, the three future doctors experienced the living dead end locked down in jail. Hunt said his first time in jail at the age of 16 affected him psychologically. Not only was his freedom taken away, he also observed how other inmates thought about imprisonment. When I was in jail I noticed that the people in there acted like they were designed to be there, Hunt said. I promised myself that I would never go back again Somewhere down the line, the three friends made a deal, what they refer to as The Pact. Davis, Jenkins and Hunt all agreed to become doctors. The friends went to St. John s University, but attended different medical schools. Hunt and Davis graduated from the University of Medicine of New Jersey: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Jenkins also graduated from the University of Medicine of New Jersey by finishing studies in the Dental School.

3 2.4. Education saved our lives. That s the truth, Jenkins said of obtaining a higher education. It worked for us because we were really determined to fight whatever problems we had to make it a bright future. Today, the future is bright for the three friends. Davis is a Certified Emergency Medicine Physician at the same Newark hospital he was born in. Jenkins is a professor at the University of Medicine of New Jersey. And Hunt is a professor and director of the clinic at St. Peter s University Hospital in New Brunswick On the top of their careers, the three doctors wrote, The Pact: Three Young Men Made a Promise and Fulfill a Dream, an inspiring book that records the lives of the three men. The book was got an Essence Award, and a spot on the Oprah Winfrey Show where the host named the doctors, Role Models of the World. They are currently on a book tour across the nation The three friends have also created The Three Doctors Foundation, which offers community integration and mentoring functions for the youth. Now we give back, Davis said. So many people have given to us that we need to show our community that when you give back you help to shape a young mind. These are our future leaders here and if we don t encourage that responsibility in them, then we failed to improve this society. KLUCZ: 2.1. E No hope in sight A A decision based on a tough experience C One ambition in various schools B Brilliant careers F An inspiring publication D Returning the favour. Zadanie 3. (5 pkt) Adapted from Sacramento Observer Przeczytaj poniższy tekst, a następnie zakreśl literę a, b lub c. Za każdą poprawną odpowiedź otrzymasz 1 punkt. Motor-bike couple go round the world Teacher John Wise and his wife Doreen who emigrated to Tasmania 12 years ago, decided to revisit England and see the world on the way by motor cycle. After driving 10,000 miles overland without even a puncture they have arrived in England. They left Tasmania in January and now plan to stay for two months at Taunton, Somerset, where Mr. Wise s widowed mother lives in Hamilton Road. Mr. Wise, 46, formerly science teacher at Askwith secondary school in Taunton, and his wife, who have three daughters, went to Hobart, Tasmania, in 1990.

4 For their return world trip Mr. Wise took a year s unpaid leave. We didn t have any spares with us, said Mr. Wise. We just put our trust in ourselves and the machine. So far the journey on a BMW through Australia, New Zealand, Panama, Mexico, the United States and Europe has cost 500 each. Mr. and Mrs. Wise, now grandparents, plan to return through Europe, Asia and India, another 14,000 miles. They expect their final bill to be about 2,000. Adapted from The Sunday Express London 3.1. John and Doreen Wise a) used to live in England. b) live in England now. c) used to live in Tasmania Their journey to England from Tasmania a) was very long and tiring. b) took about five months. c) lasted a year Their journey to Tasmania from England a) will be quicker than the journey from Tasmania to England. b) will be more expensive than the journey from Tasmania to England. c) will be longer than the journey from Tasmania to England During their journey a) they had no trouble because they were well prepared. b) they were lucky to have no trouble. c) they had a little trouble but nothing serious The total cost of their journey is expected to be a) about 500 each. b) about 1,000 each. c) about 250 each. KLUCZ: 3.1. a 3.2. b 3.3. c 3.4. b 3.5. b Zadanie 4. (12 pkt) Przeczytaj uważnie poniższy tekst, a następnie odpowiedz na pytania wstawiając w oznaczone miejsca odpowiednią literę alfabetu symbolizującą daną osobę. Niektóre z nich mogą wystąpić więcej niż jeden raz. Za każdą poprawną odpowiedź otrzymasz 1 punkt. A. Beverley, 25 I love the street life. In Camden, the area where I work, there are a lot of people doing their own thing, selling things they ve made themselves. In the summer it s really lively and people are out until late. But new regulations mean that many street traders aren t allowed to go there anymore. It s pretty sad. It annoys me, because they are doing nothing wrong, just trying to make a living. It s a real shame because that s what Camden s all about. The biggest improvement you could make to London would be to ban people wearing sunglasses on the Underground! It really annoys me. B. Miranda, 22 Rent is really expensive here. I m paying 70 pound1s a week, which in relation to my wage is a lot. Before this I was living more centrally and paying 80 pounds a week, which wasn t worth it all. The more central the part you live in, the more you pay. That s normal in any

5 place, but especially here. In London you get practically half the salary you would get in Australia, where I come from, while still paying the same rent. It s a beautiful city with lots of galleries and shops. But the standard of living is much higher in Australia. C. Bernice, 20 You can t beat London s parks. The rest of the city is a bit too busy, especially the centre of town. Hyde Park is my favourite; it s a nice, big, green space. The worst thing is all the traffic and fumes on the roads. I wouldn t ride a bike in central London, I m not that brave. I m for having more pedestrian-only streets; it would be safer, cleaner and quieter. D. Jane, 29 There is too much litter and dirt on the streets. It s like the whole city needs to be washed from top to bottom. London s got a lot of life, but to tell you the truth, if I never came here again it wouldn t really bother me. When I was younger, I thought it was great. I did all the clubs and everything, but now I m hitting 30, that s all over. When I come up by car for an evening out, I spend the whole time worrying about whether I ve parked where I shouldn t. E. Cassandra, 34 The educational opportunities are excellent. You can study anything that you are interested in and there are so many facilities like clubs, museums and exhibitions. In the city where I used to live, there was a total lack of things like that. The transport system is pretty bad, though. It means, if I go out late, I have to go somewhere where it won t be too expensive in a taxi. A four-day working week would do a lot to improve life in London for everyone. F. Sarah, 25 It s nice to be in the park in the middle of all the chaos and just spend lunchtime sitting and taking it easy. Or at an open-air swimming pool anything to get away from the rush. At my previous job in another town, there was nowhere you could go to get away from it all. I only travel into London each day for the money and my career. When I m commuting, my brain just switches off until I get into town and into work. Which of the people A-F comments on pollution? compares London unfavourably with another place? 4.2. likes to find places to relax? recommends a change? finds some people irritating? doesn t like being in London as much as she used to? 4.9. complains about official action? 4.10 doesn t have the same social life as before? has lived in different parts of London? KLUCZ: 4.1. C 4.2. B 4.3. C/ F 4.4. C/ F 4.5. A/ C/ E 4.6. A/ C/ E 4.7. A/ C/ E 4.8. A 4.9. D A D 4.12.B Zadanie 5. (10 pkt) W podanym niżej tekście poszczególne fragment podane są w niewłaściwej kolejności. Uporządkuj je tak, aby powstał logiczny i poprawny językowo tekst. Wpisz odpowiednie litery do tabelki. Za każdą poprawną odpowiedź otrzymasz 1 punkt.

6 A. It would be interesting to bring Handel and Hendrix together to let them settle this modernday disagreement, even though there would appear to be no common ground between them. History records that Handel was a deeply religious man whose best known saying was Hallelujah. But, according to Etchingham, Hendrix was not actually such a wild man, and was in fact quite houseproud. She recalls that he got on very well with her mother. Perhaps the two men would have made better neighbours than some people think. B. But not everyone agrees. Clive Aslett is the editor of Country Life Magazine, which is read by lovers of traditional British pursuits like horse riding and fishing, but definitely not pop music. He thinks the prospect of a blue plaque for Hendrix is ridiculous. I don t think it s a very good idea to commemorate pop stars. I don t think they make anything like the same contribution to world culture as figures like Handel do. When I was at university, there were one or two academics who used to say that Bob Dylan was as great as Shakespeare, but I really thought we d got over that kind of pretentious rubbish. C. During his short career, he produced only three albums, but sales of these records still exceed four million a year, and most pop historians agree that his music has had a lasting influence. Unfortunately though, to the ears of some classical music lovers, Hendrix s screeching guitar and wailing voice do not sound like music at all. D. Handel was the famous 18 th -century German composer of such masterpieces as the Messiah. He lived in Mayfair, at number 25 Brook Street, from 1713 to Hendrix was the infamous and electrifying rock guitarist, who, for the last year of his life, occupied the flat at number 23 (next door), in E. Hendrix came to London in the mid-60s from his native America. He was a struggling guitarist, who was still virtually unknown, but he arrived in England at precisely the right time. Musicians were experimenting with a new, harder sounding music, amplified through powerful speakers. Hendrix, with his fast and fluid playing technique, and innovating blues style, soon attracted attention. F. Hendrix fulfils both these criteria: he died of a drug overdose in 1970 at the age of 28, and most people would agree that, as a member of the rock-and-roll generation who lived fast and died young, he has achieved lasting fame. G. Kathy Etchingham describes this attitude as sour grapes. They probably think that Jimi Hendrix is a bit below Handel. But they tend to forget about Hendrix s musical genius, and that he was at the cutting edge of music just the same as Handel was. H. Mayfair is one of London s most exclusive and expensive districts, but its well-heeled calm has been disturbed recently by an argument between neighbours. The neighbours in question George Friedrich Handel and Jimi Hendrix never actually met, but their admirers are at loggerheads over whether their plaques should live next door to each other. I. The nomination for the plaque was made by Hendrix s former girlfriend, Kathy Etchingham, who is pleased that Hendrix is finally receiving the recognition he deserves. he s the first modern artist to be honoured in this way. And let s face it, he s the world s greatest guitarist. He was then, and he still is now. J. The trouble started when fans of Hendrix requested that a blue plaque be put up on number 23 to show that Hendrix had lived there. Classical music lovers were furious that Jimi Hendrix might receive the same honour as their musical idol, Handel, whose house already bears a plaque with his name on it. K. To qualify for a blue plaque, candidates must fulfil two criteria: they must have been dead for at least 20 years, and they must be familiar to the well-informed passer-by. These are the rules laid down by English Heritage, the national organisation which awards blue plaques. Adapted from BBC English H

7 KLUCZ: 5.1. D 5.2. J 5.3. K 5.4. F 5.5. E 5.6. C 5.7. I 5.8. B 5.9. G 5.10.A Pisanie krótkiej i dłuższej formy użytkowej Zadanie 6. (5 pkt) Twój kurs językowy w Anglii dobiega końca. Niestety, nie możesz być na ostatnich zajęciach w szkole, a chcesz zaprosić całą grupę na przyjęcie pożegnalne. Prosisz więc kolegę o przekazanie grupie krótkiego zaproszenia. Napisz: gdzie i kiedy odbędzie się przyjęcie, z jakiej okazji i na jaki rodzaj przyjęcia wszystkich zapraszasz, poproś o przybycie w odpowiednim stroju lub przyniesienie czegoś, poproś o potwierdzenie przybycia. Podpisz się jako XYZ. W zadaniu nie jest określony limit słów. Oceniana jest umiejętność zwięzłego przekazu wszystkich informacji określonych w poleceniu (4 punkty) oraz poprawność językowa (1 punkt). PRZYKŁADOWE ZAPROSZENIE: Dear Everybody, I would like to invite all of you to a farewell party I am going to organise on the 7 th of July on Saturday. It s going to be a barbecue party in the garden, and it starts at 6 p.m. My address: Grove Lane, 43. Bring a swimming suit with you. Will you please let me know whether you are coming? See you on Saturday. XYZ Zadanie 7. (10 pkt) W czasie wakacji w Irlandii kupiłaś/eś cyfrowy aparat fotograficzny. Po dwóch dniach dostrzegasz, że cos w aparacie nie działa, a zdjęcia okazują się bardzo ciemne. Napisz list to właściciela sklepu. podaj cel listu i okoliczności zakupu aparatu, opisz problem, jaki masz z aparatem, poproś o jego wymianę, zapewnij sprzedawcę, że usterka nie powstała z Twojej winy. Pamiętaj o zachowaniu odpowiedniej formy i stylu listu. Nie umieszczaj żadnych adresów. Podpisz się jako XYZ. Długość listu powinna wynosić od 120 do 150 słów. Oceniana jest umiejętność pełnego przekazania informacji (4 punkty), forma (2 punkty), poprawność językowa (2 punkty) oraz bogactwo językowe (2 punkty). PRZYKŁADOWA REKLAMACJA: Dear Sir/ Madam,

8 I am writing to complain about a digital camera I bought in your shop on the 5 th of May. Unfortunately the camera does not work properly. The pictures I managed to take are very dark. The inside lamp seems not to switch on time. I assure you the fault is not a result of my inappropriate use of the camera. It is not my first digital camera. Moreover, I read the instruction manual very carefully before using the device. I would like you to replace the camera as I think there may be some other fault that causes the problem. I hope the matter will be resolved soon. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, XYZ opracowanie całości materiałów Anna Kapłon