MINI MATURA 1 A - ROZSZERZENIE

1. 1 Track 15 Do każdej wypowiedzi (1–4) dopasuj odpowiadające jej zdanie (A–E). Wpisz rozwiązania do tabeli.
Uwaga: jedno zdanie zostało podane dodatkowo i nie pasuje do żadnej wypowiedzi.

The speaker
A was misled by a friend.
B felt misled by a stranger.
C quickly escaped from an uncomfortable situation.
D made a mistake that may have had negative consequences.
E received criticism after making an error.

1 2 3 4

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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.
1 What was the author’s purpose in writing the article?
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2 How is David Perrett’s theory about faces and personalities different from popular beliefs?
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3 What is David Perrett’s opinion about the belief that personality is revealed by people’s faces?
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4 What fact does the writer mention about people who consider themselves extroverts?
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5 Why does the author of the article mention criminal trials?
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6 Where might you find the article?
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3.Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 There was a communication breakdown / breakup / break in the school because the head teacher was giving different
information to what the rest of the teachers were saying.
2 His appearance is rather ordinary, but his receding / touching / piercing blue eyes make him stand out.
3 You’d think that his good looks would make him very withdrawn / conceited / humble, but he’s not at all vain.
4 The government is trying to increase its difference / selection / diversity by including more people of colour.
5 Her spiky / solid / straightforward personality means that she always says exactly what she thinks.
4 Translate the fragments in brackets to complete the text.
For people who believe that (1) __________ (wygląd zewnętrzny) is crucial, an (2) __________ (nieskazitelny) outfit and a
perfect haircut are often given more priority than whether or not a person shows (3) _______ (współczucie) towards less
fortunate people. In the fashion world, however, this seems to be changing. Designers are now choosing models who (4)
__________ (wyróżniają się), not only for their unique physical characteristics, such as freckles or birthmarks, but because of
their (5) _________ (wartości fundamentalnych), whether they represent environmental causes or fight for gender equality.
Designers want the people who wear their clothes to really stand for something, and for many of us that is a step in the right
direction.

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.

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
7 Przetłumacz na język angielski fragmenty podane w nawiasach tak, aby otrzymać logiczne i gramatycznie
poprawne zdania. Wymagana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych fragmentów zdań. Uwaga: w
każdą lukę możesz wpisać maksymalnie pięć wyrazów.
1 This is such an unusual problem that perhaps we should try _________________________ (myślenia w nieszablonowy
sposób) to find the solution.
2 She _________________________ (była wykończona) after her long run, so she went straight to bed.
3 Kaitlyn _________________________ (była wniebowzięta) when she was offered her dream job.
4 The _________________________ (przedziałek w jej włosach) is so straight it seems to have been made with a ruler.
5 This plan is too expensive, so we need to _________________________ (wymyślić alternatywy) which are more
affordable.
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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!