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ETAP REJONOWY - zadania

ZADANIE A

Podkreśl tę opcję, która najlepiej pasuje do kontekstu zdania. (10 pkt.)

Przykład: Dan Valero was once a poor boy living in the filthy suburb of Brooklyn. Years later he made a fortune ……… second-hand clothes.

a) with b) from c) out of d) of

1. We visited a(n) ………………. temple that was built thousands of years ago.

a) ancient b) traditional c) old-fashioned d) previous

1. Education in Poland is ……….. for children ranging in age from 6 to 16.

a) obliged b) dutiful c) conscientious d) compulsory

3. The travellers were asked to tell their most …………. stories of the nightmarish side of international travelling.

a) terribly b) horrific c) horrified d) trouble

4. FBI is a(n) ……….. for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

a) short cut b) shortened c) summary d) abbreviation

5. Many books are banned in British schools ……….. to their content.

a) because b) as c) due d) for

6. Jessie didn't always want to be an actress, but she did ……….. go to drama school.

a) lastly b) at end c) eventually d) at least

7. The majority of American teenagers ………. attempts to limit their access to the web.

a) disapprove b) object c) argue d) oppose

8. He ………… escaped injury when he slipped on the stairs.

a) closely b) narrowly c) little d) dangerously

9. Quick ……….. has to be taken to avoid further mistakes.

a) action b) steps c) charge d) measures

10. - When does the plane leave, Jill?

- ………. honey, we still have four hours left.

a) Take your time b) Despite that c) Not at all d) Hurry up

ZADANIE B

Uzupełnij każde z poniższych zdań jednym słowem pasującym do kontekstu. Wymagana całkowita poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów.(10 pkt.)

Przykład: You know I don't agree with you, but I'll help you for your sister's ….sake….

1. Once …………….. a time in old, pagan times a savage king ruled the lands of Gondor.

2. I'm good for ……………. today. I can't even write a simple line without making a mistake.

3. Don't worry about your pets. I'll keep a(n) ………..……… on them while you're away.

4. It doesn't matter if you fail, just do your ………………… and have fun.

5. - Are you sure Sue broke up with Dave?

- I spoke to her last night. Believe me, I heard it straight from the ………………… mouth.

6. The decision is .........................…. to you. No matter what you decide I'll back you up.

7. Even though his wife passed away six years ago, he's never come to ………………….. with her loss.

8. Some scientists claim that in the near future, computers will be …………………. of detecting our emotions from the tone of our voices.

9. When their parents are out, Kris, the oldest son is always in …………………. of his younger brothers and sisters.

10. - Was Sam happy about getting that job?

- Happy? He was on cloud …………………..

ZADANIE C

Wstaw wyrażenie (phrasal verb) z ramki, najlepiej pasujące do kontekstu zdania. Każde wyrażenie może być użyte tylko jeden raz. Jest więcej wyrażeń niż zdań. Dostosuj formę gramatyczną czasownika frazowego do kontekstu zdania. Wymagana całkowita poprawność gramatyczna i ortograficzna. ( 5 pkt.)

Przykład: We ……..are looking forward……… to seeing you again.

look forward drop out bring about settle in see off work out do up

1. The invention of the steam engine ……………………….. a great development in industry.

2. Noel moved to England only a month ago but he's already ...................………….......

2. Lisa's going to Mexico tomorrow. I'm going to the airport to …………… her ..........

3. Last month I took part in a marathon but I ……………………………… after six kilometres. I wasn't fit enough.

4. We'll have to ................................... this room; the walls are dirty.

ZADANIE D

Podkreśl tę opcję, która najlepiej pasuje do kontekstu zdania. (10 pkt.)

Przykład: Satellites carry sound and pictures all round ................. Earth

a) a b) an c) the d) -

1. If you had eaten a proper breakfast, you …………… so hungry now.

a) wouldn't be b) wouldn't have been c) weren't d) aren't

2. Do you suggest …………… it once more?

a) to do b) we done c) us to do d) doing

3. I've been to Paris …………… times.

a) a little b) a few c) couple d) little

4. This time next week we ………. the Atlantic Ocean.

a) are crossing b) will crossing c) are going to cross d) will be crossing

5. I'd rather you …………… now, I must do Maths.

a) left b) leave c) had left d) have left

6. There are two solutions to this problem, but ……………. is an easy one.

a) every of them b) both of them c) neither of them d) none of them

7. Mr. Smith wanted to know ……………. help him with the project.

a) if can we b) whether we could c) could we d) if we could have

8. The most annoying thing about Tom is that he …… me in the middle of the night.

a) has always b) is always phoning c) phones always d) has always been

phoned phonning

9. I don't really like ………… warm milk. It's horrible.

a) so b) such a c) such d) some

10. ……….. she earns a lot, she can't afford to take her family on holiday.

a) Although b) However c) Despite d) In spite of

ZADANIE E

Przetłumacz fragmenty podane w nawiasach na język angielski. Wymagana całkowita poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów. ( 20 pkt.)

Przykład: There are only 20 minutes left so you (lepiej) hurry up.

…………… had better ………………….

1. (Mówi się o nim) to be the best music breakthrough of the year.

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. The police (nie zdołała) catch the robbers yet.

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. The bridge (zostanie ukończony) by the end of the year.

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. (Albo George albo Tom) sent me the flowers.

………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. I (szkoda, że nie uczy nas) by Mrs Prinston. She's such a good teacher.

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. (Zamiast grać) computer games you should help your mother from time to time.

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6. (Nie mogła być) in London yesterday as I met her in a café in Brighton.

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. (Widziałem jak zabierał) the money.

.....................................................................................................................................................

8. (Czy nie wolałbyś) go out with your friends than stay home?

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

9. I hurried (po to żeby nie) be late.

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ZADANIE F

Uzupełnij drugie zdanie tak, aby znaczyło to samo, co pierwsze. Użyj od dwóch do sześciu wyrazów, włączając wyraz podany na końcu zdania wytłuszczonym drukiem. Wymagana całkowita poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów. (10 pkt.)

Przykład: If you refuse to eat spinach you'll never grow up to be a strong and healthy boy.

UNLESS

You'll never grow up to be a strong and healthy boy unless you eat spinach.

1. Kate is not interested in football and I'm not interested either. NEITHER

Kate is not interested in football and ………………………………………………….….

2. As his little sister gets older, she is more fun to play with. THE

The ………………………………………………………… more fun she is to play with.

3. What a pity John didn't invite me to his party last Friday. ONLY

If ……………………………………………………………………………… to his party.

4. The roof needs repairing. HAVE

You need …………………………………………………………………………………..

5. Jim will call after finishing the project. UNTIL

Jim will ……………………………………………………………………...... the project.

ZADANIE G

Uzupełnij luki formą pochodną od słowa podanego pod każdym zdaniem. Wymagana całkowita poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów. (10 pkt.)

Przykład: Selling drugs is ……illegal………………….. in Poland. LEGAL

1. Tom always talks about his cars with ………………..……….

PROUD

2. This story doesn't make any sense. It's ………………….…..

LOGIC

3. I'm really sorry to tell you this, but your illness is …..…………………….

CURE

4. There are some ………………………. between those results. They do look alike.

SIMILAR

5. Kevin lives on the …………………..……..…. of the city.

SKIRT

6. The doctor told me to ……………………....…….... my back muscles.

STRONG

7. The life of the koala bear is ………………….………….. by humans.

THREAT

8. The Gibson Desert is named after the …….…………………….. Alfred Gibson. EXPLORE

9. You must be able to accept the occasional ………..…………………….

FAIL

10. Most European countries soon adopted the euro as their new ………………..………. CURRENT

ZADANIE H

Przeczytaj poniższy tekst. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz tę, która jest najbardziej zgodna z treścią tekstu. Zaznacz jedną z czterech możliwości, zakreślając literę A, B, C lub D. (10 pkt.)

`Down Under' Comes Out On Top

(adapted from `The World of English' No. 1, 2004 (70))

The Winter Olympics. The domain of countries folded in snow and ice: Switzerland, Canada, Norway, Austria and Sweden. That's the usual story. They are the countries who win the gold medals and the silvers and the bronzes. Aren't they? Well, after the most recent games in Salt Lake City, you can now add a rather unusual new name to that list: Australia. Yes, the land of sand and surf and blue skies.

When Aussie Alissa Camplin won her gold medal in the ladies' freestyle skiing aerials event, millions watching her on TV around the world heard her scream, “I've won! I don't believe it! I've won” Her shock, despite her undoubted skills, was understandable. For her victory had secured Australia's third medal in the history of the Winter Olympic Games. Thrillingly though, one of those three, another gold, was also won at Salt Lake by Stephen Bradbury in short track speed skating.

But all of this is no surprise. In the past twenty years Australia has in some ways become a land of ice. For what else do you need to keep the champagne cool to celebrate all of their sporting success? The number of sports where Australia boasts world champions, both in individual and team events, is remarkable. Rugby Union, Rugby League, cricket and netball are a few.

So what has been the key? “It's the weather” says Luke Ellis. “We are an outdoor people. Surfing, football, rugby. It doesn't matter. With UK kids it's different. They stay indoors all the time.” Does this also explain the success in winter sports? “Yeah, that's funding and facilities. I've noticed that we have far more facilities at home compared to what you see in the UK. Our government put so much money into sport.” The government set to work and within five years had set up the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. Nineteen years later at the Sydney Olympics Australia won fifty eight medals!

It's not just in sport where Australians are succeeding. In pop circles there is one Australian superstar whose star has never shone more brightly - Kylie Minogue. She's been awarded for the World's Best Selling Artist in the WMA in Monaco, Best International Female at the Brits, and she achieved a number three debut in the USA charts for her album Fever. This was the highest US chart position ever achieved by an Australian female.

Australian actress Nicole Kidman and, though born in New Zealand, Australian-bred actor Russell Crowe were both nominated for Oscar in March 2002. Kidman earned her first ever nomination for Best Actress for her role as the doomed Satine in the Australian film Moulin Rouge. Crowe was nominated for best actor for his performance in the film A Beautiful Mind.

So why are Australians becoming so high profile in the entertainment world as well as sport? Tracey Mair, director of TM Publicity says that the development of the present level of world class Australian film and television crews and actors and actresses has been underpinned by two decades of government financial support. However, she points out that it is only recently that a breakthrough has happened on the global stage. “A decade ago it was hard for Australians to break into Hollywood with our weird accent! But we have shown tenacity and confidence and got there.”

If confidence breeds confidence, then expect Australia's stars to rise even further.

1. The Winter Olympic Games:

1. are still dominated by European countries

2. were the domain of Australians

3. are held in the countries folded in snow and ice

4. are no longer dominated by Australians

2. Australia has recently become a winter sports competitor as

1. it won three medals in Salt Lake City

2. for the first time in history it won a medal in the Winter Olympics in the USA

3. it can boast of winners merely in rugby, cricket and netball

4. it has an impressive number of world champions in winter sports

3. According to Luke Ellis, the key to Australia's success in winter sports is

1. the recent change in the weather

2. outdoor activities for kids

3. home facilities and funds for sport from the government

4. facilities at home funded by the government.

4. Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman and Russel Crowe are

1. all examples of Australian-born superstars

2. the most popular stars in the USA

3. examples of Australia's high profile in entertainment

4. only a few Australian pop stars

5. The article shows that Australia

1. wouldn't have achieved so much if it wasn't for the nation's support

2. is surfing a wave of success in sport, film and music

3. is self-confident

4. came out on top after the remarkable success in Salt Lake City

ZADANIE I KULTURA I HISTORIA USA

Dopasuj podane nazwiska do wymienionych kategorii. Zauważ, że jest więcej kategorii niż nazwisk. Przyporządkuj każdemu nazwisku tylko jedną kategorię. W wykropkowane miejsca wpisz literę, którą oznaczona jest wybrana przez ciebie kategoria.(10 pkt.)

1. Benjamin Franklin ….. a. film director

2. Harry S. Truman ….. b. poet

3. Bob Dylan ….. c. politician and inventor

4. Thomas Edison ….. d. inventor

5. Henry Ford ….. e. president

6. Ulysses S. Grant ….. f. novelist

7. Walt Whitman ….. g. singer, musician and poet

8. Francis Ford Coppola ….. h. industrialist and inventor

9. John Steinbeck ….. i. composer

10. George Gershwin ….. j. film star

k. general and president

ZADANIE J KULTURA I HISTORIA USA

Zakreśl odpowiedź, która najlepiej pasuje do danego zdania. (10 pkt.)

1. The first European settlers in Manhattan were

1. British

2. French

3. Spanish

4. Dutch

2. The Pilgrim Fathers came to America on the ship called

1. Santa Lucia

2. Santa Maria

3. the Mayflower

4. the Rose

3. The Declaration of Independence was issued on July 4^th

a. 1620

b. 1776

c. 1783

d. 1865

4. The first President of the United States was

1. Thomas Jefferson

2. Benjamin Franklin

3. George Washington

4. Abraham Lincoln

5. The Gettysburg Address is

1. a well-known historical place

2. a battle fought in the American Civil War

3. a summer residence of American presidents

4. a famous speech given by President Lincoln

6. Pearl Harbor - one of the major bases of the American Navy - is situated

1. in Alaska

2. in Florida

3. in Hawaii

4. on the island of Cuba

7. Mount Rushmore is famous for

1. huge sculptures of American presidents

2. a volcano which erupted in 1980

3. its extraordinary natural shape

4. being a dormant volcano

8. The president involved in the Watergate affair was President

1. Nixon

2. Reagan

3. Clinton

4. Kennedy

9. Properly used, the word `Yankee' refers to people who live in

1. the South

2. the Rocky Mountains Region

3. New England

4. the Midwest

10. MIT and Yale are names of institutions related to

1. education

2. entertainment

3. industry

4. banking

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