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2 Przeczytaj artykuł dotyczący związku między osobowością a wyglądem i odpowiedz na pytania 1–6.
Have you ever looked at a stranger’s face and immediately formed certain expectations about their character?
The idea that dominant personality traits will show in a person’s face has a long history and is still
commonplace, a fact confirmed by numerous studies. There is, however, no scientific evidence to endorse this
popular belief.
The well-known British psychologist Professor David Perrett examines this question from a unique angle. In his
book, In Your Face: the New Science of Human Attraction, Perrett puts forward the theory that it might be
a person’s face or general appearance that influences personality rather than vice versa.
He argues that how we see ourselves depends on how others treat us. His studies have shown that many
people who consider themselves extroverts used to receive a positive response from those around them,
so they have learnt to be confident and outgoing. This process may start in childhood. A young boy with a
masculine face and build will be treated with more respect by other children, and consequently will likely
develop the self-assurance that is considered part of a typically ‘masculine’ personality. Hence, his appearance
has pre-determined an aspect of his character.
One other conclusion coming from Perrett’s studies is that we might easily be misled by our assumed ability
to ‘read’ people’s faces. Perrett argues that baby-faced people, that is those who resemble infants with their
big eyes, large foreheads and small chins, are often seen as trustworthy or in need of protection. This results
in fewer baby-faced defendants in criminal trials being convicted because jurors assume that such ‘innocent-
looking’ people could not have intended to commit a crime. Those with more mature faces do not get the same
benefit of the doubt.
5 Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letters have been given.
1 She’s got an attractive face, with high c__________ and a pretty nose.
2 Your closest living relative, either by birth or marriage, is called your next of k__________.
3 She wore an expensive designer ball g__________ to the reception.
4 The minister showed his s__________ with the workers by supporting their new contract.
5 People who look at problems from a different p__________ tend to find unique solutions.
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6 Przeczytaj tekst. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, tak aby otrzymać logiczny i gramatycznie
poprawny tekst. Zakreśl jedną z liter: A, B, C albo D.
To all those who are interested in improving their social skills, I’d like to recommend a book called Contact:
The First Four Minutes, written by Dr Leonard Zunin. (1) ___ not being one of the latest publications
on the subject of social interactions, the book presents ideas that are still highly relevant today.
Interestingly, the author stresses the importance of the first few (four to be exact!) minutes of talking
to someone you (2) ___. According to Dr Zunin, the person you’re talking to should (3) ___ your undivided
attention during this initial interaction. If you avoid direct eye contact and keep looking around in a distracted
way, it’s unlikely that the two of you will ever (4) ___ friends.
Total honesty is not recommended during the initial minutes of contact, however, as this is definitely not
a suitable time to openly express your opinions on serious matters. A light-hearted, witty conversation will go
much further to convince the other person that you (5) ___ to get to know them better.
Dr Zunin believes that courses in social skills should be compulsory, just like maths or languages, because they
might well determine our personal and professional success in the future.
1 A Although B However C Despite D Nevertheless
2 A have just met B just meet C are just meeting D have just meet
3 A give B be giving C have given D be given
4 A keep B take C make D create
5 A try B are trying C have tried D are always trying
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8 Uzupełnij zdania 1–5. Wykorzystaj w odpowiedniej formie wyrazy podane w nawiasach. Nie należy
zmieniać kolejności podanych wyrazów, trzeba natomiast – jeżeli jest to konieczne – dodać inne wyrazy,
tak aby otrzymać logiczne i gramatycznie poprawne zdania. Wymagana jest pełna poprawność
ortograficzna wpisywanych fragmentów zdań. Uwaga: w każdą lukę możesz wpisać maksymalnie cztery
wyrazy, wliczając w to wyrazy już podane.
1 My grandmother is thinking about __________ (take / hobby) like painting. Do you know of any
good classes?
2 My little brother (constantly / ask) __________ the most difficult questions, which can sometimes
be annoying.
3 In hot weather, ___________ (wear / loose / clothes) is a good idea.
4 The meeting (start / seven) __________ sharp, but I’d like to get there a little earlier.
5 I (introduce / guest) __________ speaker at the ceremony tonight, and I’m feeling a bit nervous about it!
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