Powtórki leksykalne Matura 2023

Grażyna Iskra

1. Człowiek

Wybierz słowo, które nie pasuje do zdania.

 1. Your application form is incomplete. Put in the missing information about your adolescence / marital
status / occupation / country of residence and leave the form in the office.

 2. It’s surprising that Susan learnt to use a computer and write codes when she was a preschooler / a toddler
/ an elderly lady / a teen.

 3. Maria is a middle aged / stunning / average height / tanned woman who is standing next to uncle Piotr and
aunt Julia.

 4. Her most characteristic distinguishing facial feature is that she has got a lot of wrinkles / freckles / spots /
cheekbones. As a result of that she comes across as a really unique person.

 5. Claire has always been a bit obese / plump / skinny / overweight but she feels and looks good.

 6. All our classmates like Karol because he is unselfish / reliable / impolite / considerate and we can trust him
in any situation.

 7. After the race we felt embarrassed / upset / amused / anxious and we wondered if the coach would
be angry about the poor results we had.

 8. Shall I put on a tracksuit / a waistcoat / high heels / an evening dress? It’s a very elegant reception
and I would like to make a good impression on my guests.

 9. I’ve bought this amazing silver necklace / bracelet / belt / choker at the jeweller’s as a gift for my mum’s
50th birthday. Do you think she’ll like it?

10. Catherina is interested / keen on / fond of / into fashion and she often tells her sisters which clothes
and accessories go together.

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 2. Dom

Wybierz właściwe słowa z ramki i uzupełnij nimi teksty. Dwa słowa podano dodatkowo.

Bungalow / detached / estate / fireplace / ground / neighbourhood / resident / suburbs

 1. We’ve been living in this rural 1_______________________ in the 2_______________________ of Wrocław for the last
three years. My parents bought a 3_______________________ house with an enormous light living room on
the 4_______________________ floor and five bedrooms upstairs. We used to live in a block of flats on a housing
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_______________________ so now our life has become far more comfortable. What I do appreciate is the fact

that outside we have a garden with a small pond and inside there is an awesome 6_______________________
which makes the house warm and friendly, especially in winter. I would never like to come back to live
in an apartment.

accommodation / afford / facilities / flatmates / rent / shelter / studio / utilities / walking

 2. Jessie is sharing a 7_______________________ flat with her younger cousin from France, Jerome. They found a
cheap 8_______________________ and thanks to the fact that the landlord is very friendly and easy going and
the 9_______________________ is rather low, they can easily 10_______________________ to live almost in the heart of
the city, just within a 11_______________________ distance from the uni. It saves a lot of money because they
don’t have to commute to university every day. Additionally, the price includes 12_______________________ so
they don’t have to care about the bills. Living here is quite comfortable and they both make really good
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_______________________ .

cluttered / cushions / drawers / furnished / homely / pillows / second-hand / tablecloth / windowsills

 3. The picture shows a 14_______________________ looking, fully 15_______________________ apartment, perfect
for a young couple. What draws my attention is an ancient chest of 16_______________________ in the
corner – 17_______________________ antique pieces of furniture really appeal to me. I’ve also noticed
colourful 18_______________________ on the sofa – they are really beautiful. On the 19_______________________ and
on the floor there are a lot of plants, which make the room full of life. Probably the owner of this place
has got green fingers. Although there is also a table with chairs, an armchair and some other things,
the room doesn’t appear 20_______________________ but rather well-decorated and well-maintained.

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 3. Szkoła

Uzupełnij zdania. Zaznacz literę a, b albo c.

 1. I’m not good at science subjects and that’s why I’m not doing well in _____. Humanities are my real cup of
tea.
a. IT   b. art and design   c. civics   d. foreign languages

 2. We’re _____ our final tests on Monday. I’m really worrying about the results because even though I’ve
revised a lot, I don’t feel secure.
a. passing   b. taking   c. making   d. failing

 3. Before my exams I had been _____ for days and nights because I wanted to get really good marks.
a. cramming   b. memorising   c. repeating   d. copying

 4. The final rehearsal before the school play is going to be at 3 p.m. in the _____ room because this is where
the event will take place.
a. hall   b. library   c. assembly   d. facilities

 5. Put all the documents and papers in the _____ in the correct order so that you don’t lose anything.
a. stapler   b. protractor   c. binder   d. paper clip

 6. You are asked to come to the _____ office to talk about your achievements and the distinction you’re going
to get at the end of the schoolyear.
a. caretaker’s   b. headteacher’s   c. librarian’s   d. form tutor’s

 7. My classmate has been misbehaving recently and in consequence he will be _____ for a week.
a. expelled   b. playing truant   c. skipping classes   d. suspended

 8. My biggest problem nowadays is making _____ but I’m working on it all the time. Reading helps a lot.
a. all my assignments   b. spelling mistakes   c. a lot of research   d. too much homework

 9. My parents sent me to a _____ school which was a hard experience at first because I missed them a lot, but
soon I got used to it and even got to like it.
a. extracurricular   b. nursery   c. boarding   d. voluntary

10. After my A-levels, I’m going to study for three years to get a _____ degree. I’m not sure if I will continue my
education afterwards.
a. postgraduate   b. Bachelor’s   c. Master’s   d. PhD

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 4. Praca

Uzupełnij minidialogi, wstawiając w każdą lukę jedno słowo.

X: What does your dad do for a 1_______________________ ?

Y: He’s a chief executive.
X: Wow! It sounds great. But he probably has to work 2_______________________ a lot of pressure.
X: Steven does a 3_______________________ job. He uses hands more than his brain.
Y: Yes, true. He’s a blue 4_______________________ worker. But he earns a lot.
X: I’ve heard that people in factories or warehouses really get good money.

X: I’m going to 5___________ my job.

Y: Why? What happened? I thought you liked it.
X: Because I did. But unfortunately it is so 6_______________________ paid that I have to find something more
profitable.

X: M y boyfriend is looking for a 7_______________________ – time job, maximum 20h per week because he is still
studying.
Y: I’ve seen some 8_______________________ job offers for students on our university website. You are employed
only for a short period of time. You can be employed as a cinema attendant or a shop assistant.
X: Sounds good. I’ll let Peter know.

X: In my view you should 9_______________________ for the position of a receptionist at the Royal Hotel.
Y: But you know that I have no qualifications or 10______________________________________. I’ve never worked in a
hotel before.
X: Don’t worry, they’ll show you and teach you so I bet you can handle this.

X: So, we’re looking for an employee who can work irregular and long hours.
Y: Yes, I understand, Sir. But I don’t mind working 11_______________________ because I don’t have my own
family and any extra duties. I can even work 12 hours a day.
X: Sounds promising. What about working at night? Do you think you can work 12_______________________ :
sometimes days, sometimes nights?

X: I’ve already prepared my CV and now I have to write a 13_______________________ letter. I have to give good
reasons why they should hire me.
Y: Don’t forget to write that you can work flexible 14_______________________ .
X: I won’t. Should I say that I am a hard-working and well-organised person?

X: Jenny was laid 15_______________________ last month.

Y: Oh no! How does she feel about it?
X: She’ fine she doesn’t mind being out of 16_______________________ because she’s thinking of starting up her
own business.

X: Gina has been made redundant.

Y: I’ve heard. Do you happen to know who is going to take 17_______________________ her team?
X: Yes, Jimmy Jones has already been put in 18_______________________ of the whole department. He’s starting
next week.

X: Welcome to our company. We hope you will feel good here. We’re offering really good working
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_______________________ and career prospects.
Y: Thank you Madam. Will anyone explain my exact duties and responsibilities?
X: Sure. You already have it all in your job 20_______________________ .

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 5. Życie rodzinne i towarzyskie
Odpowiedz na pytania. Zakreśl literę a, b, c albo d.
 1. Which of the following groups of words are only
your biological members of family?
a. Ex-wife, fiancée, groom
b. Nephew, niece, sibling
c. Uncle, foster sister, granny
d. Husband, cousin, mother in-law
 2. Which of the following people won’t become a
friend of yours and someone close to you?
a. Your flatmate or workmate
b. Your sworn enemy or foe
c. Your husband-to-be or a spouse
d. Your soulmate or pen pal
 3. Which of the sentences has got a positive
meaning when it comes to relations?
a. I’ll make up with dad soon.
b. We’ve finally fallen out.
c. She’s broken up with David.
d. I don’t get on with Mike at all.
 4. Which of the sentences has got a negative
meaning?
a. I’ll keep in touch with you.
b. Maciek looks up to his dad a lot.
c. We have a lot in common.
d. We’ve drifted apart recently.
 5. Which of the activities doesn’t usually make
people relaxed?
a. Having a lie-in
b. Getting an early night
c. Taking a warm bath
d. Setting the clock
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 6. Which of the following aren’t household
chores?
a. Laying or clearing the table
b. Loading or emptying the dishwasher
c. Throwing a party or eating out
d. Doing the washing up or ironing
 7. In which group of words do all of them collocate
with the verb ‘take’?
a. a laugh, a day off, jogging
b. crosswords, a dog for a walk, a party
c. your time, up swimming, a break
d. photographs, a message, a ceremony
 8. Which message can’t you see on
a greeting card?
a. Get well soon!
b. All Saints’ Day!
c. Happy Anniversary!
d. Many happy returns!
 9. Which of these is not connected with religion
and religious celebrations?
a. A mass in a church
b. A funeral in a chapel
c. Wedding vows during a service
d. A reception
10. Which of these won’t be a punishment?
a. Cheering the person up
b. Stopping a teenager’s allowance
c. Giving a partner the silent treatment
d. Grounding a teen
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 6. Żywienie

W każdym podpunkcie jedno zdanie jest fałszywe. Zaznacz je.

 1. a. A vegetarian will eat a dish consisting of salmon, broccoli and leek sauce with garlic.
b. Herring and cod are examples of fish.
c. You can’t eat poultry if you are dairy intolerant.

 2. a. Tinned food or shop bought meals help make food faster.
b. Skimmed or low-fat milk is good for those who are on a diet.
c. Stale bread is fresh and crusty.

 3. a. Scrambled or boiled eggs are a popular dessert.

b. Cheese can be smoked, processed or grated.
c. A drink can be fizzy, still or soft.

 4. a. Milk can be served in a jug while tea in a pot.

b. Vegetables can be melted and chopped into small pieces.
c. You can buy tinned peaches but canned soda.

 5. a. You can peel and drain bread.

b. You can fry or roast meat.
c. You can slice or grate cheese.

 6. a. A pot and a saucepan are made of metal or aluminium.

b. A fork, a knife and a spoon are pieces of cutlery.
c. A mug, a cup or a glass are used for serving meals.

 7. a. A recipe will tell you what ingredients you will need for the dish.
b. A sell-by-date gives you information whether or not the food can be still eaten.
c. A receipt will inform you how to prepare a dish.

 8. a. A good espresso is hot and strong, never weak.

b. Most ice cream flavours are bitter and sour.
c. Traditional Mexican cuisine is never bland and hardly ever mild.

 9. a. It’s a good idea to avoid junk food, ready meals and salty snacks.
b. Crash diets usually work well and are safe for your health.
c. Bulimia and anorexia are examples of eating disorders.

10. a. In the restaurant, you pay a cheque when you’ve finished eating.
b. It’s a good idea to give a tip to a waiter.
c. Sometimes service is included in a bill.

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 7. Zakupy i usługi

Uzupełnij zdania, wstawiając brakujące słowa. Liczba kresek odpowiada liczbie liter.

 1. You can buy fresh bread, buns or rolls either at a _ _ k _ _ ’_ or a g _ _ c _ _’_. I don’t recommend buying these
products in a supermarket.

 2. People sell cheap second-hand products in flea _ _ r _ _ _ s or in car boot _ _ l _ s. You can buy a lot of useful
but original things which you would never find in chain stores.

 3. If you want to save money, look for some _ _ r _ _ _ _s or buy at half _ r_ _ _ . The best moment is winter or
summer sale.

 4. Marcia often goes on a _ _ _ p _ _ _ g spree and buys a lot of things because she’s a _ _ _ p _ h _ _ _ _ addicted
to buying. She thinks that getting new things is a kind of a therapy for her.

 5. This dress cost me a _ _ r _ _ n _ – I’d never paid for something so much money. On the other hand I feel
that it was a real _ _ p – _ f_ because it shouldn’t have cost so much.

 6. On my way home I’m going to fill up the car at the _ _ _ r _ _ station and clean it in the car _ _ s _. I need to
be ready before my tomorrow’s trip to Zakopane.

 7. How shall I pay for my shopping? Can I pay by credit card, in _ _ s _ or by money _ _ _ n _ _ _r? Personally
I prefer contactless payment.

 8. I have to go online in order to check the _ _ l _ _ c _ in my account because I haven’t received a monthly
s _ _ _ _ m _ _ _ from the bank so I have no idea how much money I have got.

 9. Do you happen to know where the nearest _ _ s _ _ _ _ n _ is? I need to _ _ t_ _ r _ _ some money because
I literally have nothing on me.

10. I would like to return this electric kettle because it’s f _ _ _ t _ and doesn’t work at all. I’d like to get
a full _ _ f_ _ _ and I definitely don’t want to replace it.

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 8. Podróżowanie

Dokończ odpowiedzi na pytania wpisując brakujące słowo/słowa.

 1. Where do you wait for these means of transport?

a. You wait for the plane in the d_______________________ l_______________________ .
b. You wait for the underground at the p_______________________ .

 2. The plane won’t take off at the right time. What might have happened?
a. It has been d_______________________ .
b. It has been c_______________________ .

 3. Where do you put your luggage while travelling?

a. In the luggage l_______________________ when on the plane.
b. On the luggage r_______________________ when in the compartment.

 4. What made you come so late?

a. I got stuck in the t_______________________ j_______________________ because of the rush hour.
b. I had a p_______________________ on the motorway and had to change a tyre.

 5. How are you going to spend your next holidays?

a. I’m going on a v_______________________ across the Atlantic Ocean on an amazing cruise liner.
b. We’ve chosen a t_______________________ of France stopping at eight most important cities.

 6. What sort of holidays do you prefer?

a. If I can choose, I usually book some a_______________________ holiday because I love doing exciting things
instead of lying on a sandy beach.
b. I love a________– i_______________________ holidays. I pay for everything and I don’t care about anything. Just
lie and relax by the pool with everything included in the price.

 7. Which place would be the best for holidays off the beaten track?
a. I think it would be a c_______________________ s_______________________ – you have your own tent and don’t have
noisy neighbours next door.
b. I prefer a family-run g________ h_______. To my mind staying in a private house with its owners has a lot of
advantages, especially when you’re abroad.

 8. What was the worst thing that happened to you while travelling?
a. I got s_______________________ on the ferry – I felt dizzy and I was sure I would vomit.
b. I fell asleep on the beach and after four hours I got s_______________________ – I was red and swollen all over
my body.

 9. Why have you stopped the car?

a. Because there’s a pedestrian c_______________________ and I have to let people go first.
b. Because there’s a sign: give w_______________________ , so I had to stop.

10. Have you ever got a ticket?

a. Yes, I got a s_______________________ ticket last year for driving too fast.
b. Unfortunately I have. Once I didn’t f_______________________ my seatbelts and I had to pay a fine.

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 9. Kultura

W każdym zdaniu wykreśl jedno słowo, które do niego nie pasuje.

 1. This novel was absolutely amazing. What I loved most was the plot, the main character, the last chapter,
the episodes.

 2. The latest album by Adele, released in 2021, was a bestseller all over the world. It was mostly appreciated
for the tune, the lyrics, the charts, the artist’s amazing voice.

 3. Museums are not always boring. If you think of some really interesting pieces of art that you can find in
some of them, you’ll see that there’s plenty for everyone, for instance: easels, landscapes, self portraits,
sculptures.

 4. The theatre is a magical place, starting with the stage, the curtains, the set, the trailer. And there isn’t
a better moment than the one when the actors appear and the performance starts.

 5. When I was a teenager, I loved reading, and sketches, fairy tales, detective fiction, graphic novels really
appealed to me the most.

 6. Listening to live music is a fantastic experience. You can try it on the open air music festival, live gig,
soap opera, street performance which is going to take place in our town next week.

 7. I don’t mind if the film that I watch is recorded, dubbed, with subtitles, with voice over as long as
I understand what it is all about and it is a pleasure to listen to it.

 8. The latest James Bond’s movie was unbelievable – I was glued to the screen, on the edge of my seat,
moved to tears, totally turned off. I’ve already seen it three times.

 9. It was the best performance ever. Joan Steward stole the show, received a standing ovation, was
a blockbuster, was superb in the title role and she’s already been shortlisted for the next show.

10. My grandma knows everything about what is going on in show business and she usually finds out about
stars and celebrities from gossip columns / tabloids / broadsheets / breakfast TV.

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 10. Sport

Do każdej wypowiedzi dopasuj pytanie. Trzy pytania podano dodatkowo.

a. Are you into martial arts?
b. Are you keen on athletics?
c. Did the match go well?
d. Do you think some sports are fun?
e. Do you watch sports events live?
f. How did you win?
g. What can you do to be more successful?
h. What do you usually use when you work out?
i. What’s your biggest success?
j. Where do sportspeople from your club usually
work out?
k. What equipment do I need to start training?
l. Why did they lose?
m. Would you like to try extreme sports?

 1. ________________
So so. They’re too violent. I prefer winter sports out of which cross country skiing is my favourite one.

 2. ________________
I prefer dumbbells, a skipping rope and an exercise bench when I’m in the gym. And I have a treadmill at
home, but to tell the truth, I don’t use it very often.

 3. ________________
I don’t think so. Although whitewater rafting looks good and hang gliding exciting, I believe they are for
braver people than I am.

 4. ________________
Most athletes choose tracks but some also prefer a field or a pitch. It all depends.

 5. ________________
Sure. I particularly like relay race, hurdles and shot put. Hammer throw is interesting too but not as
exciting as javelin throw.

 6. ________________
To protect yourself a pair of shin pads, good boots and gloves will do.

 7. ________________
Well, when they started and scored first points, it looked really good. Then passing a ball seemed to be
a problem, scoring a goal was even harder, and the draw was the maximum the team could reach in the
final score.

 8. ________________
Hard to say. They took a good start, built up a lead, but when Jonas dropped the baton, it was the end of
our dreams.

 9. ________________
Breaking a school record. So now I hope to qualify for semifinals and maybe I’ll succeed on a national
level. We’ll see.

10. ________________
Sure! Let’s take bowling or going to a shooting range. They’re awesome, don’t you think?

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 11. Zdrowie
Zdecyduj, czy wyróżnione fragmenty mają zbliżone, czy inne znaczenie. Wstaw znak , gdy są takie same, lub X, gdy są inne.
 1. ________________  
a. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. My legs
are weak and I feel dizzy like I’m going to
black out.
b. I feel unwell and I’m afraid I’m going to faint.
c. Unless I sit down, I’ll pass out.
 2. ________________
a. Colin has got fever, runny nose, cough and  
shivers – it must be some easily spread virus.
b. I’m afraid Colin must stay at home because
he’s got flu which he can pass on to someone.
c. Colin should make an appointment with a
doctor because most probably he’s got down
with contagious disease.
 3. ________________
a. Mum’s got a splitting headache after a hard  
day at work.
b. She can’t read since she’s been partially
sighted.
c. I’ve got blurred vision because of this
migraine.
 4. ________________
a. I’m trying to be laid-back and not worry about  
unnecessary things.
b. If I could forget about my worries, I would
have a stress-free life.
c. I’ve had such a hectic life – I need to learn
how to avoid stressful situations.
10. ________________
 5. ________________
a. What can I do to reduce the swelling?
b. My hand has been swollen since I fell off my
bike.
c. I’ve got this itchy rash on my arm for a couple c. He’s an elderly man and has to move with
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6. ________________
a. I had a surgery last week but I’m slowly
getting better now.
b. All the nurses were already in the operating
theatre.
c. The surgeon you’re waiting for is in the
cardiological ward now.
7. ________________
a. Diana has had food poisoning since she ate
something bad.
b. She had indigestion and vomited last week
after the family gathering with a lot of food
and drinks.
c. After eating sushi she usually has diarrhoea
and stomachache so she tries to avoid it.
8. ________________
a. I’ve been a bit off colour for the last few days,
maybe because I ate too much yesterday.
b. I’ve been feeling out of sorts and I’m going
to stay at home today.
c. I feel under the weather and maybe I should
see the doctor.
9. ________________
a. I hope you’ll get over soon.
b. Do your best to recover before weekend.
c. Do you think you’ll pull through after taking
this antibiotic?
a. He has to walk with crutches after his
accident.
b. He’s been taken on the stretcher to the
ambulance because he couldn’t walk himself.
a walking stick.
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 12. Nauka i technika

Wybierz właściwe słowa i uzupełnij nimi zdania.

 1. charger curler dryer straightener

a. I don’t like my curly hair and that’s why I use a hair ___________________________ every morning.
b. Use a hair ___________________________ after the bath so as not to catch a cold.

 2. connected cordless digital wireless

a. Do you know that ___________________________ kettle uses a lot of energy?

b. ___________________________ charger is a very useful device.

 3. discovery  experiment  invention  investigation

a. Columbus made an incredible ___________________________ when he reached America.

b. I loved this ___________________________ we did in chemistry class last week.

 4. do  keep  make  take

a. We’re going to ___________________________ research on what devices are the most useful for elderly people.
b. Why don’t you ___________________________ some nice photos of this unique antique machine with your
smartphone?

 5. charge  develop  dial  insert

a. Can you please ___________________________ the number to the secretary’s office?

b. The phone will work only if you ___________________________ the SIM card.

 6. plug  set  socket  switch

a. Can you please ___________________________ the iron in if you want me to iron your shirt?
b. I’d forgotten to ___________________________ the alarm clock and I overslept.

 7. highlight  paste  print  undo

a. You don’t have to rewrite it. Just copy and ___________________________ the text.
b. To make this part of the presentation more visible, you can ___________________________ most important
parts.

 8. crashed  deleted  lost  wasted

a. I was working on my computer when suddenly the screen went black – the computer must have
___________________________.
b. As a result of a power cut, I ___________________________ all my data because I hadn’t saved the documents.

 9. attach connect forward reply

a. If you want, I can ___________________________ you the email from the manager.
b. Don’t forget to ___________________________ the documents and the presentation to this email.

10. log out switch on turn down turn off

a. Before you finish working, ___________________________ from the account.

b. I was going to ___________________________ the TV set to watch a documentary when the postman came.

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 13. Świat przyrody

Wykreśl słowo, które nie pasuje do całej grupy.

 1. breeze, gale, shower, snow, storm, thunder, weather

 2. chilly, cloudy, foggy, freezing, humid, lightning, mild

 3. branch, bush, leaf, petal, seed, swan, weed

 4. badger, falcon, jellyfish, leopard, mammal, rat, squirrel

 5. feather, mane, paw, root, scales, tail, whiskers

 6. cut, launch, mow, pick up, plant, trim, water

 7. blizzard, glacier, lake, pond, reef, shore, stream

 8. avalanche, drought, earthquake, hailstorm, hurricane, peninsula, tsunami

 9. acid rains, climate change, fossil fuels, global warming, greenhouse gases, landfill sites, ozone layer

10. black hole, extraterrestrial, melting ice caps, rover, satellite, shuttle, solar system

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 14. Państwo i społeczeństwo

Wybierz słowo pasujące do definicji.

 1. A situation in which people vote to choose their representatives in the parliament or city council:
campaign / constituency / election / electorate

 2. A written public declaration of a political party concerning their beliefs, views, intentions or political
plans: constituency / manifesto / policy / politics

 3. A group of most important politicians who, together with a prime minister, rule the country and decide
about the most essential issues: Cabinet / Chancellors / Mayors / Representatives

 4. A person who works for a local, state of federal government: ambassador / civil servant / deputy / spin
doctor

 5. A situation in which people want to show their dissatisfaction with what is going on in the country, often
in a noisy or even violent way: intervention / invasion / petition / riot

 6. A person who gives evidence in court on the basis of what he/she has heard or seen: a judge / an
offender / a prosecutor / a witness

 7. A crime of breaking into people’s houses in order to steal things: burglary / fraud / hijacking /
trespassing

 8. A criminal who deliberately sets fire to places: arsonist / assassin / hostage / pickpocket

 9. A punishment a person is given for committing a crime: custody / penalty / testimony / verdict

10. A place where juvenile offenders are kept: foster home / nursing home / orphanage / youth detention
centre /

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 KLUCZ
1. Człowiek
1. adolescence, 2. a toddler, 3. average height,
4. cheekbones, 5. skinny, 6. impolite, 7. amused,
8. a tracksuit, 9. belt, 10. interested
2. Dom
1. neighbourhood, 2. suburbs, 3. detached,
4. ground, 5. estate, 6. fireplace, 7. studio,
8. accommodation, 9. rent, 10. afford, 11. walking,
12. utilities, 13. flatmates, 14. homely,
15. furnished, 16. drawers, 17. second-hand,
18. cushions, 19. windowsills, 20. cluttered
3. Szkoła
1. a, 2. b, 3. a, 4. c, 5. c, 6. b, 7. d, 8. b, 9. c, 10. b
4. Praca
1. living, 2. under, 3. manual, 4. colar, 5. quit, 6. badly,
7. part, 8. temporary, 9. apply, 10. experience,
11. overtime, 12. shifts, 13. covering/cover, 14. hours,
15. off, 16. work, 17. over, 18. charge, 19. conditions,
20. description
5. Życie rodzinne i towarzyskie
1. b, 2. b, 3. a, 4. d, 5. d, 6. c, 7. c, 8. b, 9. d, 10. a
6. Żywienie
1. c, 2. c, 3. a, 4. b, 5. a, 6. c, 7. c, 8. b, 9. b, 10. a
7. Zakupy i usługi
1. baker’s, grocer’s, 2. markets, sales,
3. bargains, price, 4. shopping, shopaholic,
5. fortune, rip-off, 6. petrol, wash, 7. cash, transfer,
8. balance, statement, 9. cashpoint, withdraw,
10. faulty, refund
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8. Podróżowanie
1a. platform, 1b. departure lounge, 2a. delayed,
2b. cancelled, 3a. locker, 3b. rack, 4a. traffic jam,
4b. puncture, 5a. voyage, 5b. tour, 6a. adventure,
6b. all-inclusive, 7a. camp site, 7b. guest house,
8a. seasick, 8b. sunburnt, 9a. crossing, 9b. way,
10a. speeding, 10b. fasten
9. Kultura
1. the episodes, 2. the charts, 3. easels, 4. the scene,
5. sketches, 6. soap opera, 7. recorded, 8. totally
turned off, 9. was a blockbuster, 10. broadsheets
10. Sport
1. a, 2. h, 3. m, 4. j, 5. b, 6. k, 7. c, 8. l, 9. i, 10. d
11. Zdrowie
1. V, 2. V, 3. X, 4. X, 5. X, 6. X, 7. V, 8. V, 9. V, 10. X
12. Nauka i technika
1a. straightener, 1b. dryer, 2a. cordless, 2b. wireless,
3a. discovery, 3b. experiment, 4a. do, 4b. take,
5a. dial, 5b. insert, 6a. plug, 6b. set, 7a. paste,
7b. highlight, 8a. crashed, 8b. lost, 9a. forward,
9b. attach, 10a. log out, 10b. switch on
13. Świat przyrody
1. weather, 2. lightning, 3. swan, 4. mammal, 5. root,
6. launch, 7. blizzard, 8. peninsula, 9. landfill sites,
10. melting ice caps
14. Państwo i społeczeństwo
1. election, 2. manifesto, 3. Cabinet, 4. civil servant,
5. riot, 6. a witness, 7. burglary, 8. arsonist, 9. penalty,
10. youth detention centre
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