Angielski PP — Maj 2024 (Formuła 2015)

Zadanie 1. (0–5) Usłyszysz dwukrotnie rozmowę z kobietą prowadzącą taksówkę. Zaznacz znakiem X, które zdania są zgodne z treścią nagrania (T – True), a które nie (F – False).

Nagranie (transkrypcja):

Man: Stella, you are one of the few female taxi drivers in London. Tell us how you managed to get the job.

Woman: When I was younger, I didn't have any ambitions to become a taxi driver. I was starting to think about driving as a profession when, to my surprise, I learnt that a friend of mine wanted to become a licensed London taxi driver. She was preparing for the exam which is called 'The Knowledge' and she asked me to help her revise. I've always been proud of my driving skills so I felt happy that I could help her. And that's when I realized that I might also enjoy driving people around in one of London's black taxis.

Man: The exam you have to pass to be a London taxi driver is famous for being incredibly difficult. Did you have any problems with passing it?

Woman: Well, 'The Knowledge' exam requires you to memorize the details of London's road system. I have an excellent memory so passing the exam was no trouble for me. One of its hardest parts is when you have to describe the shortest possible route between two places in London, and quite a few candidates fail that part.

Man: And what do you like about your job, Stella?

Woman: First of all, the hours. I work 8 hours or less per day and have Saturdays off. I prefer to start at midnight because then I only have to work until 6 a.m. I know that some taxi drivers work longer hours than me and have a higher income but that doesn't bother me. The greatest thing about my job is that I earn enough to support my family. So, I have nothing to complain about.

Man: Lucky you!

Woman: Yes, I do what I like and I'm paid well for it. And I often meet interesting passengers. I always have a lot of fun chatting with them. Some passengers even share their personal problems with me. Many people think that talking to strangers about such things is not a good idea. But I'm a taxi driver so I listen patiently in those cases and always give the best advice I can.

Man: Thank you very much, Stella.

Na podstawie: cginsurance.com

1.1. Stella advised her friend to take an exam to become a taxi driver.

1.2. Stella had problems with passing 'The Knowledge' exam. (zobacz nagranie do zadania 1.1.)

1.3. Stella doesn't mind working at night. (zobacz nagranie do zadania 1.1.)

1.4. Stella is satisfied with the money she earns. (zobacz nagranie do zadania 1.1.)

1.5. Stella enjoys talking to her passengers. (zobacz nagranie do zadania 1.1.)

Zadanie 2. (0–5) Usłyszysz dwukrotnie pięć wypowiedzi na temat butelek. Do każdej wypowiedzi (2.1.–2.5.) dopasuj odpowiadające jej zdanie (A–F). Wpisz rozwiązania do tabeli. Uwaga: jedno zdanie zostało podane dodatkowo i nie pasuje do żadnej wypowiedzi.

The speaker

A. invites listeners to take part in a weekend workshop. B. recommends a change in how glass is recycled. C. encourages listeners to buy a certain product. D. talks about an idea which wasn't successful. E. is pleased with the results of a competition. F. is giving visitors a tour of a place.

Wypowiedź (One):

Millions of glass bottles per year were produced in Saratoga during the early 1800s. At that time, all bottles were made by hand. Now, please look at the wall on your right where you can see our oldest bottles. Then, when we are on the first floor you're going to see a huge wall with over 3,000 different bottles hanging on it. I'll tell you lots of stories about them. Next, we are going to walk to the factory building where you'll be able to see how glass bottles are made today. Unfortunately, the gift shop is not open this weekend so you can't buy anything there today. (Na podstawie: nationalbottlemuseum.org)

Wypowiedź (Two): (zobacz listę zdań A–F do zadania 2.1.)

While visiting the island of Curaçao the owner of a bottle factory was shocked by the masses of empty glass bottles he saw lying around. He thought that if the bottles were not round, but shaped like bricks, they could be used to build houses for poor people. So, he decided that his factory would make bottles in the shape of bricks, and soon over 10,000 of them were produced. However, the innovative bottles were not popular because it was difficult to hold them. People preferred the traditional round bottle shape. What a shame! (Na podstawie: fastcompany.com)

Wypowiedź (Three): (zobacz listę zdań A–F do zadania 2.1.)

What do shoes and plastic bottles have in common? In our company – a lot. We have invented ballerina shoes which are totally made from recycled plastic bottles. So far, we have successfully recycled over 13 million bottles! We use 3D printers to make our ballerina shoes. They are exceptionally soft and flexible. And you can even put them in the washing machine. So, why not order a pair and find out for yourself? (Na podstawie: britishschoolpisa.it)

Wypowiedź (Four): (zobacz listę zdań A–F do zadania 2.1.)

If you're bored and looking for ways to spend your free time, come to our glass factory museum and enjoy yourself by making beautiful things out of bottles, jars, cups and pieces of glass. This Saturday and Sunday we're running our first class this year. And don't worry if you're a beginner. We will teach you how to cut and paint glass. You'll also learn easy techniques for making your own jewellery and decorative items for your home. (Na podstawie: passageways.clustermappinginitiative.org)

Wypowiedź (Five): (zobacz listę zdań A–F do zadania 2.1.)

Do you remember the contest I told you about? The one where we had to design a water bottle to be used on cycling and walking trips? As you know I was quite pessimistic about my chances, but I ended up winning! I'm really happy and I still can't believe it! Actually, there were two winners because the company chose two designs. They've just announced that a million bottles of each design will be made at a factory in Omaha. I'm so proud of myself! (Na podstawie: fastcompany.com)

Zadanie 3. (0–5) Usłyszysz dwukrotnie pięć tekstów. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, zgodną z treścią nagrania. Zakreśl jedną z liter: A, B albo C.

Tekst 1.

Man: Hello, I'm calling from 07 radio station. Am I talking to Brenda?

Woman: Yes …

Man: I'm Tom Brenson.

Woman: Tom Brenson! That can't be true!

Man: This really is Tom Brenson calling you in person to tell you that you've won two tickets for my concert on Saturday. In fact, you've got the best seats just in front of the stage.

Woman: I'm so happy. I can't believe my luck… I'm your greatest fan.

Man: Thank you Brenda! The concert starts at 8 but be there an hour earlier to meet me and the members of my band before the show starts. I hope you can make it. And stay on the line please, because the station needs to know some of your details.

Woman: Of course, I will.

3.1. The woman is happy because she's going to

Tekst 2.

Man: Congratulations Anna! Your robot is so impressive! What made you think of creating it?

Woman: Well, while I was walking on a beach in South Boston, I saw many tiny pieces of plastic on the sand. I immediately knew I had to do something about it. The fact that I'm interested in engineering and my father is a technology teacher made it easier for me. After giving it some thought, I decided to build a floating robot and enter a competition for talented teenagers from all over the world. To my surprise, my robot came first in the competition. I still can't believe the judges decided that my robot was the best.

Man: Fantastic! What can your robot do?

Woman: It can move through water, find plastic waste and collect it. I've just learnt it will be used to clean Boston Harbour next week.

Man: That sounds incredible! (Na podstawie: tweentribune.com)

3.2. Which is TRUE about the robot?

Tekst 3.

Last week, my history teacher asked us if we had watched any interesting documentaries recently. I'd watched one, on YouTube the day before, about the oldest castle in Scotland so I offered to show it to the class. My teacher let me use her computer that was connected to a white board so everybody could see what I was doing on the screen. I logged into my YouTube account. But, when I opened my history to find the documentary, the whole class started laughing. I soon remembered that the previous night I had watched some funny cartoons I'd liked when I was younger. I felt foolish as I scrolled past all the stupid cartoons and finally got to the documentary. Afterwards, I didn't speak to any of my classmates for the rest of the week. (Na podstawie: thoughtcatalog.com)

3.3. The speaker is talking about

Tekst 4.

Man: Hi Kate. I'm calling to check whether you'll be able to arrive at the meeting on time tomorrow.

Woman: I'll do my best. My plane lands at 8.00.

Man: OK, great. We're starting at 11.00 so you'll have plenty of time, as long as the flight isn't delayed. Joe, my secretary, sent the invitations last week and we know that a lot of important clients will be present. Oh, and Mr Box wants you to greet all the guests and speak for him.

Woman: Me? But he is the head of the company so why does he want me to do that?

Man: He says you know the company like nobody else. Besides, he really liked the sales presentation you prepared for the meeting. I'm sure you'll get promoted before the rest of us! I hope next year my presentation will be just as good as yours.

3.4. Who is the man talking to?

Tekst 5.

The Little Goat Restaurant is offering cooking classes for 10–12 participants. The classes will take place over the next four weeks and everybody is welcome no matter how good or bad they are at cooking. But remember it's going to be a very small group so book your place now. It's going to be great fun. The classes are going to end with a special dinner prepared by the course participants. For more information, visit our website where you can also find the recipes for some of the meals we serve at the restaurant. (Na podstawie: better.net)

3.5. The speaker invites listeners to

Zadanie 4. (0–4) Przeczytaj tekst. Dobierz właściwy nagłówek (A–F) do każdej oznaczonej części tekstu (4.1.–4.4.). Wpisz odpowiednią literę w każdą kratkę. Uwaga: dwa nagłówki zostały podane dodatkowo i nie pasują do żadnej części tekstu.

A. UNDERWATER MUSEUM EXHIBITION DAMAGED BY DIVERS B. PROTECTING THE SCULPTURES FROM SEA CREATURES C. AN IDEA TO SAVE A PLACE OF NATURAL BEAUTY D. RULES AND ADVICE FOR UNDERWATER VISITORS E. SCULPTURES SHOWING DIFFERENT PEOPLE F. VARIOUS WAYS TO VIEW THE SCULPTURES

UNDERWATER MUSEUM

4.1.

The National Marine Park in Cancun, Mexico, is visited each year by over 750,000 divers. They come to see the world's most amazing coral reef. Unfortunately, they also cause a lot of damage. In 2009, the park's authorities decided to create an underwater sculpture museum as an alternative destination for divers, and in this way, protect the endangered coral reef and the sea creatures which depend on it.

4.2. (zobacz listę nagłówków A–F do zadania 4.1.)

The nearly 500 life-size human figures displayed in the Cancun Underwater Museum were modelled on members of the local community and presented in various poses. There is, for example, a little girl with a smile on her face looking up to the surface, six business people with their heads buried in the sand, paying no attention to their surroundings, and a tired-looking man behind a desk with a dog sitting next to him.

4.3. (zobacz listę nagłówków A–F do zadania 4.1.)

The crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea make it easy to admire the sculptures. Visitors who are water sports enthusiasts usually choose snorkelling or scuba diving to explore this museum wonderland. For tourists who want to avoid getting wet on their trip to the museum, there are guided tours in a boat with a bottom made of glass. You can also book a day trip that combines the glass-bottom boat tour with a guided snorkelling tour with all necessary equipment included.

4.4. (zobacz listę nagłówków A–F do zadania 4.1.)

Most boats offering scuba diving tours of the museum leave in the early morning so you need to plan your transport to the port carefully. Any resort hotel should be able to arrange this for you. A diving licence is not necessary; however, having one is certainly a plus. Visitors without a diving licence have to take a short training course on the proper use of diving equipment and can only dive if accompanied by an instructor. While diving, you should avoid touching the sculptures or disturbing the marine life in any way. Also, wearing eco-friendly sunscreen is a must. (Na podstawie: trip.com)

Zadanie 5. (0–3) Przeczytaj trzy teksty związane z ogrodami. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, zgodną z treścią tekstu. Zakreśl jedną z liter: A, B albo C.

Tekst 1.

Jerry White

A visit 😊

Hi Jerry, Recently, I visited some friends in London who used to live near me in a country area in Devon. I was amazed by the balcony of their flat. We spent a long time sitting there and it was so peaceful and quiet. Although the flat is located in the heart of a very lively and noisy neighbourhood, I felt like we were in paradise because the balcony was full of exotic bushes and fabulous flowers. Now I understand why my friends don't miss living in the countryside too much. All the best, Ann

(Na podstawie: veranda.com)

5.1. The author of this text

Tekst 2.

When you are in Cornwall, you must visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan. In the late 1600s, the Heligan estate was bought by a rich family who then created the gardens surrounding the house. For centuries, the gardens' extraordinary collection of plants from all over the world attracted plant lovers including members of the Royal Family. However, at the beginning of the 20th century, the gardens fell into ruin because there was nobody to take care of them. Luckily, in the 1990s the gardens were rediscovered and brought back to life in a project shown on TV, and they have become one of England's most popular botanical attractions for tourists and local people. (Na podstawie: en.m.wikipedia.org)

5.2. The best title for the text would be

Tekst 3.

ALICE AND THE MAGIC GARDEN

Alice knew that she was now only ten inches high, and her face brightened up at the thought that she was the right size for going through the little door into that lovely garden. Unfortunately for poor Alice, when she got to the garden door, she realized she had forgotten the little golden key. When she went back to the three-legged table all made of solid glass to get the key, she found she could not possibly reach it: she could see the key through the glass, and she tried her best to climb up one of the legs of the table, but it was too slippery; and when she had tired herself out with trying, she sat down and cried.

(Na podstawie: Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland)

5.3. We learn from the text that Alice

Zadanie 6. (0–5) Przeczytaj tekst. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, zgodną z treścią tekstu. Zakreśl jedną z liter: A, B, C albo D.

I went into one of my favourite local restaurants recently and sat down at a table near the door. The place was practically empty, so most of the tables were free. After a couple of minutes, a member of the staff came up to me and said, “I see you've seated yourself.” “Yes,” I replied. “Didn't you see the 'Please Wait to Be Seated' sign?” she asked angrily. I'd been to that restaurant many times and, of course, I'd seen the sign before. “Gosh, I didn't notice it,” I said. “Well, you may have to wait some time for the waiter to come to you,” she said. There was no other customer within 50 feet, but that wasn't the point. The point was that I had ignored the notice. Sometimes the American love of order goes too far.

To take another example, some years ago, America's airlines began requiring passengers to present photographic identification when checking in for a domestic flight. The first time I heard of this was when I showed up to catch a plane at an airport 120 miles from my home. “I need to see your picture ID*,” said the check-in agent. “Really? I don't think I have any,” I said and began emptying my pockets, and then pulling my cards from my wallet. In the end, I found an ID with my picture. It was an old driving licence. “I can't accept it; it's fifteen years old,” he said. “I need something with a recent picture of you.”

I took a deep breath and searched my luggage. Finally, I remembered I had a copy of one of my books with a recent photo of me on the cover. I handed it to him proudly. He looked at the book and then at the printed list of acceptable IDs. “Books are not on our list,” he said. “I'm sure it isn't, but it's still me. It couldn't be more me.” I lowered my voice and looked closer at him. “Are you seriously suggesting that I ordered this book to be printed so I could get on a plane to Buffalo?”

He looked hard at me for another minute, then called a colleague. They exchanged opinions and called more people to discuss it. We ended up with a crowd of three check-in agents, their manager, the manager's boss and two baggage handlers. “What is the point of all this anyway?” I said to the manager. “Why do you need a picture ID?” “It's a Federal Aviation Administration rule,” he said. “But why is it a rule?” “You see the requirement is not simply to identify yourself, but to identify yourself in a way that precisely matches a written instruction,” he answered.

In the end, the manager told the agent to check me in, but warned me not to try anything like that again.

Na podstawie: Bill Bryson, Notes from a Big Country

• ID – identity document.

6.1. The woman working in the restaurant was annoyed because the author

6.2. At the airport, the author was told that he (zobacz tekst do zadania 6.1.)

6.3. The author showed the check-in agent a copy of his book in order to (zobacz tekst do zadania 6.1.)

6.4. The manager at the airport told the author to (zobacz tekst do zadania 6.1.)

6.5. Which is the best title for the story? (zobacz tekst do zadania 6.1.)

Zadanie 7. (0–3) Przeczytaj tekst, z którego usunięto trzy zdania. Wpisz w każdą lukę (7.1.–7.3.) literę, którą oznaczono brakujące zdanie (A–E), tak aby otrzymać spójny i logiczny tekst. Uwaga: dwa zdania zostały podane dodatkowo i nie pasują do żadnej luki.

A BRILLIANT REPLY

Did you know about the friendship between the two famous geniuses, the physicist Albert Einstein, and the silent movie star, Charlie Chaplin? It started during Einstein's US tour in the early 1930s. 7.1. _____ His work as a scientist was so admired that he was even given the keys to the city! Later, he went to California in order to give a lecture at the California Institute of Technology. Because he was known as a huge film lover, he was invited to watch a film at Universal Studios. 7.2. _____ The man agreed to do so. Even though Einstein and Chaplin had exchanged letters, this was the first time the two geniuses met in person. Shortly after, they took a tour of Universal Studios. They clearly enjoyed the time they spent together. Those two extraordinary people shared some amusing moments, too. For example, Einstein said to Chaplin, “What I most admire about your art is its universality. You don't say a word, yet the world understands you!” 7.3. _____ He said, “True. But your glory is even greater! The whole world admires you, even though they don't understand a word of what you say.”

Na podstawie: openculture.com

A. Chaplin went on tour of the USA at the same time. B. They also had lunch together, during which they talked a lot. C. Chaplin's reply to this was both intelligent and full of humour. D. While there, he asked a film director to arrange a meeting with Chaplin. E. He arrived in America in December 1930, and he visited New York first.

Luka 7.1.

Luka 7.2. (zobacz tekst i listę zdań A–E do zadania 7.1.)

Luka 7.3. (zobacz tekst i listę zdań A–E do zadania 7.1.)

Zadanie 8. (0–5) Przeczytaj tekst. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, tak aby otrzymać logiczny i gramatycznie poprawny tekst. Zakreśl jedną z liter: A, B albo C.

LIBRARIES ON WHEELS

Back in 1905 Mary Lemist Titcomb, a librarian in Maryland, USA, was worried that the library where she worked didn't serve enough people. She wanted more people who lived in or around her town to have easy access to books. So, she started looking for ways 8.1. _____ her dream come true.

Her first idea was a children's room in the library. Then, she came up with another idea. She placed bookshelves in a wagon and 8.2. _____ the books to the people. The book wagon was pulled by horses and reached many villages. This was Titcomb's 8.3. _____ revolutionary idea of all.

When people started using cars in America, another librarian named Sarah Byrd Askew began using her specially adapted Ford to transport library books to places in the New Jersey countryside. And so, in the 1920s, horse-drawn book wagons started to 8.4. _____ by 'motorised libraries'. Such libraries are not as popular as they used to be. But, if you are lucky, you can still see one of 8.5. _____ in the American countryside.

Na podstawie: amazon.com; booklistreader.com

8.1.

8.2. (zobacz tekst do zadania 8.1.)

8.3. (zobacz tekst do zadania 8.1.)

8.4. (zobacz tekst do zadania 8.1.)

8.5. (zobacz tekst do zadania 8.1.)

Zadanie 9. (0–5) W zadaniach 9.1.–9.5. spośród podanych opcji wybierz tę, która najlepiej oddaje sens wyróżnionego zdania lub jego fragmentu. Zakreśl jedną z liter: A, B albo C.

9.1. Why don't we take part in the competition?

9.2. It is not necessary for you to help me if you are busy.

9.3. He wasn't strong enough to lift the suitcase.

9.4. I've decided to stop eating sweets.

9.5. When I was a teenager, I often played football but now I don't. I'm too busy.