Unit 5 Poziom rozszerzony Test B

Imię i nazwisko: ____________________________________ Klasa: ____

1 Track 19 Usłyszysz dwukrotnie wywiad na temat zjawiska określanego jako boomerang generation.
Na podstawie informacji zawartych w nagraniu odpowiedz na pytania 1–5. Na pytania należy
odpowiedzieć w języku angielskim.
1 Who is Kier Peters?
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2 What has Ms Dunham done recently that has got people talking about her?
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3 What is Mr Peters’ opinion on young people from his own generation?
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4 How does Ms Dunham explain why many young people don’t contribute to the household finances?
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5 What change in attitudes has made it easier for young people to move back home?
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2 Przeczytaj dwa teksty o relacjach z rodzeństwem. Wykonaj zadania 1–5 zgodnie z poleceniami.
W zadaniach 1–3 z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, zgodną z treścią tekstu. Zakreśl jedną z liter:
A, B, C albo D.
I’m not a great believer in the idea that where your birthday places you in your family plays a big role
in forming your personality. But as someone with an older sister and a younger brother, I inevitably became
curious about what sort of personality I might have been ‘doomed’ to adopting as a result of being a middle
child. So I began thinking about our family dynamics as I was growing up, trying to see if they’d had any lasting
effects on me as a person.
I clearly remember one particular incident that seemed to define my role, at least as far as others perceived
me. I had gone on holiday with my uncle, his wife and their two children: our cousins Nate and Marcus. We had
always spent loads of time together, to the point that Nate and Marcus were almost like brothers. But since
Nate was a year older than I was, and Marcus a year younger, I was again in the middle.
The seaside cottage we were renting turned out not to have as many beds as had been advertised, and after
everyone else had claimed a place in a typically competitive manner, I was left with nowhere to sleep. My
uncle, who was both practical and decisive, said, ‘There’s a sofa in the small sitting room. It doesn’t open up
into a bed, but I’m sure it’s big enough for a ten-year-old. And Carly won’t mind.’
That was the first time I’d heard that phrase from someone outside the immediate family, but I realise now
that it was the constant theme of my childhood and teenage years. ‘Carly won’t mind’ if her brother,
for example, has tennis lessons while she goes without, if her sister has a new coat, but she doesn’t, and so on.
It only occurred to me later that this assumption must have been based on my position as the middle child,
the one who rarely complained but who accepted her lot in life quietly and even a little bit passively.
The truth is, though, that once I had gone to university and moved away from my family, I found I was just
as assertive, ambitious and self-assured as any of my friends, and if there was a stereotypical middle child,
I certainly didn’t fit the mould. With one exception, I must add. Later on, reading about the so-called ‘middle-
child syndrome’ and the traits that might be related to it, I recognised a definite tendency towards
perfectionism. If something is not done exactly right, it is not good enough for me. As a soon-to-be solicitor,
this is definitely a positive trait. As for the rest of the middle-child stereotype, let’s say no one can be sure
if it’s true or not.
1 Why has the author put the word ‘doomed’ in inverted commas in the first paragraph?
A To emphasise the harm done to middle children.
B To express doubt about the negative effects of being a middle child.
C To make clear that the word is not her own choice.
D To point out how special it is to be a middle child.

2 Looking back on the incident at the seaside, how does Carly view her uncle’s attitude?
A It was unusually harsh.
B It showed that he was fond of her.
C It was similar to other family members.
D It was intended to make her feel unimportant.

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3 What does Carly see as a long-term effect of being a middle child?
A She is highly successful.
B She does not assert herself.
C She does not have many friends.
D She is extremely particular.

Uzupełnij luki w zdaniach 4–5 zgodnie z treścią tekstu tak, aby jak najbardziej precyzyjnie oddać jego
sens. Luki należy uzupełnić w języku angielskim.
IS MIDDLE-CHILD SYNDROME A MYTH?
Since the mid-1960s, when a psychologist first put forward the theory that middle children are often
disadvantaged by their position in the family, it has been a commonplace belief that middle children enter
adulthood with poor relationship skills and a lack of motivation to succeed. According to the theory, middle
children often get less attention than their siblings, and frequently feel unable to compete with the attention
lavished on older and younger children. As a result, middle children feel left out, and their isolation within
the family leaves them with negative traits as they mature. A feeling of never being anyone’s ‘favourite’,
which can lead to relationship problems, is an example of these supposedly negative effects, along
with a requirement for everything they do to be ‘perfect’.
Interestingly, the more studies that have been carried out on this theory, the less certainty there is that there is
any truth to it. These studies have focused on bad behaviour, the ability to confide in parents, a variety
of mental health issues, and even success in the workplace, and while some have shown that middle children
may have a higher incidence of certain traits, the numbers are not so very different from their older or younger
siblings. More importantly, many of these findings would have to be considered coincidental, meaning
that nothing in the statistics indicates that the differences are in any way related to being a middle child.
In other words, the jury is still out, but it seems likely that being a middle child is no more significant
personality-wise than the colour of your hair.
4 A theory from the 1960s suggests that middle children _______________ relationships than other children.
5 Studies have shown that older and younger siblings _______________ middle siblings.
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3 Complete the sentences with the correct words. Some letters have been given.
1 Dave is definitely my best _ _ t _, so I can’t imagine spending free time without him.
2 I’m not a very confident speaker, so it’s difficult for me to get my p _ _ _ t across in public discussions.
3 Julia insisted that she didn’t want her friends to organise a _ e _ party before her wedding, but they
surprised her with a weekend at the seaside.
4 I’ve recently received a letter from a d _ _ t _ _ t cousin on my mother’s side of the family who I’ve never
met in person.
5 My parents went _ a _ _ _ s _ _ _ when I first told them I was dropping out of university, but they eventually
came round to see my point of view.
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4 Match the parts of the sentences.

1 My older brother never wants to do his share of …
2 If there is a conflict in the family, it’s best to talk …
3 Raising children is a really steep learning …
4 You shouldn’t get so wound …
5 My father threatened to stop …

A things through with everyone present in order to clear the air.

B curve, since every child will react differently to different approaches.
C my allowance if I didn’t do some of the household chores every week.
D the chores around the house, so I usually end up doing everything.
E up over your parents’ criticism – I’m sure they mean well.
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5 Translate the fragments in brackets to complete the sentences.
1 You can watch TV after ________________ (nastawisz pranie),’ my father said.
2 When friends try to persuade you to do things you know are wrong, you need to learn ________________
(stawiać granice) and refuse to go along with their plans.
3 I always intend to cook a meal, but it’s so much easier ________________ (wziąć coś na wynos) on the way
home from work.
4 I know that medical school is discouraging at times, but don’t ________________ (strać z oczu) your goal,
which is to become a good doctor.
5 Coming home to a messy flat really ________________ (przygnębia mnie), so I make sure everything is tidy
before I leave in the morning.
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6 Wykorzystując podane wyrazy, uzupełnij zdania tak, aby zachować znaczenie zdania wyjściowego.
Nie zmieniaj podanych fragmentów i formy podanych wyrazów. Wymagana jest pełna poprawność
gramatyczna i ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów. W każdą lukę możesz wpisać maksymalnie
pięć wyrazów.
1 It’s not possible that Steve started the rumour about me! STARTED
Steve ____________________ the rumour about me!
2 There’s a chance I will get there by seven, but it’s not very likely. GET
I ____________________ by seven, but it’s not very likely.
3 I suggest that you weigh up the pros and cons before getting your own flat. TO
I think ____________________ the pros and cons before getting your own flat.
4 I’m sure that Sam forgot he was supposed to meet us. HAVE
Sam ____________________ that he was supposed to meet us.
5 It is vital that you always tell your parents where you are going to be. TELL
You ____________________ your parents where you are going to be.
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7 Przeczytaj tekst. Uzupełnij każdą lukę (1–5) jednym wyrazem, tak aby powstał spójny i logiczny tekst.
Wymagana jest pełna poprawność gramatyczna i ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów.
As an only child, I have always thought that it must be great to have several siblings, but my friend Kelly – who
is one of six children – keeps telling me that I (1) _______ not wish for anything so foolish. In fact, she insists
that I (2) _______ have seen some fairy tale-like film about a big, happy family to have formed such an idea.
The fact is, I’m not sure why Kelly feels that she has to portray her family in such a negative way. I suppose
there (3) _______ be some disagreements now and again, but for the most part, they are the most supportive
and affectionate brothers and sisters I have ever seen. I have told her that she (4) _______ better admit that
she has a great family, and that she (5) _______ not to worry about making other people envious. To put it
in a nutshell, her family is a great example of what a truly functional family should be.
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8 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 You want to invite five extra people to dinner? _______________ (Czy nie powinieneś zapytać) Mum
if it’s okay first?
2 I think Paul _______________ (musiał zapomnieć) our appointment, so I’ll give him a ring.
3 I don’t know if I saw Susan in our English lesson. Actually, it _______________ (mogła być) during
chemistry.
4 You _______________ (lepiej nie mów) anyone else about your suspicions – after all, you don’t know
if it’s true.
5 I really think _______________ (powinnaś przeprosić) to your brother after being so rude to him.

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