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SETY

LEKSYKALNE
bez tajemnic

Matura
2023
Co to są sety leksykalne?
Set leksykalne to zestawy zdań z luką, w której brakuje jednego słowa -
dokładnie tego samego dla wszystkich zdań w zestawie.
Przykład:
W zbiorze znajdują się 3 rodzaje zestawów. Każdy z nich składa się z:
 trzech zdań,
 dwóch zdań, ..............................................................................................................

 dwóch zdań z trzema podpowiedziami.


Zadanie polega na rozpoznaniu jednego słowa, które uzupełni Nina’s ability to use sign language to
wszystkie trzy zdania. Słowem-odpowiedzią najczęściej jest communicate with her deaf sister is beyond … .
czasownik, rzeczownik, przymiotnik lub przysłówek - to samo This tricky … cannot be answered straightaway.
słowo, w tej samej formie, użyte w dwóch lub trzech różnych She told the police that the man in … was still
kontekstach. working in the same department.

Jak rozpoznać słowo, którego brakuje w zdaniach?

Przeczytaj zdanie po zdaniu w zestawie. Jaka jest tematyka Znaczenia, jakie tworzy poszukiwane słowo
poszczególnych zdań? Czy potrafisz sobie przypomnieć kilka słów w trzech zdania są podobne:
związanych z tą tematyką? Sprawdź, czy nie ma wśród nich słowa, Zdanie 1: wątpliwości lub ich brak;
które logicznie uzupełni wszystkie zdania.
Zdanie 2: podchwytliwa kwestia do odpowiedzi;
Zdanie 3: człowiek omawiany wcześniej, będący
przedmiotem rozważań.
Znaczenie poszukiwane w trzech zdaniach wyraża
się w „poszukiwaniu odpowiedzi”, „dowiedzeniu
się czegoś”, „kwestii, zagadnieniu, problemie,
wątpliwości.”

Przeczytaj zdania kolejny raz. Czy wśród nich jest jedno, którego Najbardziej podstawowe znaczenie
lukę potrafisz uzupełnić od razu, bez wątpliwości? Czy to słowo poszukiwanego słowa dostępne jest w zdaniu 2:
pasuje również do pozostałych zdań w zestawie? Dlaczego tak? wiemy, że jednoznaczą frazę „answer a tricky ...”
Dlaczego nie? może uzupełnić rzeczownik QUESTION.

Przeanalizuj wiadomości na temat luk w zestawie. Poszukaj W zdaniu 1 poszukiwane słowo utworzy z
związku logicznego pomiędzy poszczególnymi lukami w przyimkiem ’beyond’ kolokację, która nada
zdaniach. Co mają ze sobą wspólnego? Jaka treść je wypełni? zdaniu znaczenie: „There is no doubt that Nina
Czynność? Miejsce? Osoba? Cecha? Czy znasz jedno słowo, które can use sign language.”
oddaje kategorie wszystkich luk? W zdaniu 2 poszukiwany rzeczownik łączy się
również z czasownikiem ’answer’ (what is tricky
and cannot be answered straightaway?).
W zdaniu 3 ’the man in ...’ to człowiek, o którym
była mowa, wcześniej wspomniany przez policję.

Przeanalizuj uważnie pozycję składniową luki. Jaką funkcję Poszukiwane słowo jest rzeczownikiem. Świadczy
gramatyczną pełni w zdaniu? Czy jest to rzeczownik, czasownik, o tym pozycja luki we wszystkich zdaniach:
przymiotnik, a może przysłówek? Zdanie 1: przyimek ’beyond’ tworzy z
rzeczownikiem wyrażenie przyimkowe.
Zdanie 2: przymiotnik ’tricky’ określa rzeczownik.
Zdanie 3: przyimek ’in’ tworzy z rzeczownikiem
wyrażenie przyimkowe.

Przeanalizuj uważnie bezpośrednie „sąsiedztwo” luki. Jakich Zdanie 2 nie pozostawia wątpliwości co do liczby
informacji o poszukiwanym słowie dostarczają słowa przed i za rzeczownika. Zaimek wskazujący „this” łączy się
luką? Czy brakujące słowo łączy się z przyimkiem? Czy brakujące jedynie z rzeczownikami w liczbie pojedynczej.
słowo jest częścią kolokacji, idiomu, czasownika frazalnego
lub przysłowia? Prawidłowa odpowiedź to QUESTION.

W jakiej formie gramatycznej powinno być brakujące słowo?


W liczbie pojedynczej czy mnogiej? W jakim czasie? W której osobie?

Sprawdzam!

„beyond question” (dosłownie: „poza pytaniem”, czyli „bez wątpliwości”);


„this tricky question cannot be answered” („podchwytliwe pytanie, na które nie można odpowiedzieć od razu”)
”the man in question” (dosłownie: „człowiek w pytaniu” „człowiek, o którym rozmawiano, którego wcześniej wspominano”)
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Sety leksykalne

Obok numeru zadania wpisz wyraz, który poprawnie uzupełnia obydwa zdania.
Wymagana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów.

1. ...........................................................................................................................
I love to wrap up tightly in a woolen ... and sit with a good book near the fireplace in winter evenings.
Don’t invite him to the party – he is such a wet ... sneering at people from the distance.

2. ...........................................................................................................................
Your friend’s name ... a bell, but I cannot connect it to a face.
She ... her aunt regularly and they spend hours on the phone gossiping about the whole family.

3. ...........................................................................................................................
Newborns have the ability to ... objects but can’t hold them properly in their hands until they’re one year old.
The police officer could not ... what had happened, the witnesses were talking over each other.

4. ...........................................................................................................................
I took a sip of the hot tea and burnt my ... .
I had the word on the tip of my ..., but I couldn’t recall it and had to look it up in a dictionary.

5. ...........................................................................................................................
Helen decided to start studying floral management at the ... old age of 79.
We were served a platter of ... juicy fruits for dessert.

6. ...........................................................................................................................
This cameo brooch has been ... down from generation to generation as a family heirloom.
The student ... his exam sheet to the teacher without a word.

7. ...........................................................................................................................
My grandma ... across as a tough and bossy person but is, in fact, gentle and kind-hearted for those who know
her better.
When Christmas ..., I will have put aside enough money to buy myself a dream gift.

8. ...........................................................................................................................
What is the secret of surviving in marriage through thick and ...?
The kid was shivering, sitting at the bus stop, wearing only ... jumper.

9. ...........................................................................................................................
The same interests, hobbies and outlooks – no wonder the future in-laws ... immediately upon meeting.
She left ... the mouse to wake the screen.

10. ...........................................................................................................................
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From what I can …, Louise is left-handed. Just look at the shape of her letters and watch her catch the ball –
you’ll notice yourself.
The teacher asked us all to … round him to break the news about our ski trip. He just smiled and whispered:
“We’re going!”
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Sety leksykalne

Obok numeru zadania wpisz wyraz, który poprawnie uzupełnia wszystkie trzy zdania.
Wymagana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów.

1. ...........................................................................................................................
Martha and her friends are going to ... to Mexico next summer. They have already bought a car.
Don’t ... yourself too much, you’re on holiday now. Work will still be there tomorrow, but health may not.
Her students could ... her up the wall asking questions one by one but she loved them like her own kids.
2. ...........................................................................................................................
He was speeding, but it was only when he ... the lights that he heard police sirens going off right next to his car.
One of the fans ... onto the stage and hugged the lead singer, at which point her bodyguards hurried towards him.
The horse broke free, ... over the fence and ran away.
3. ...........................................................................................................................
I would like to ... off the beaten track this year – I’m fed up with crowded beaches and hotel swimming pools.
The anti-drunk-driving campaign is to ... underway on Wednesday and four Hollywood actors have already
joined and supported it on social media.
She is so exhausted with work that she just wants to ... away from it all, be alone with nature and enjoy silence.
4. ...........................................................................................................................
The black and white photo shows the passengers with lots of luggage and chests, waiting to ... the board of
Titanic on its voyage from Southampton.
After leaving the band she went on to ... on a solo career but did not succeed on the market of similar-
sounding female voices.
What trip are you planning to ... on after you return from the cruise around the Mediterranean?
5. ...........................................................................................................................
We could reach the island where we had booked our bungalows only by ... .
“Would you be able to sleep on the ...?” “Absolutely not! I will get seasick straightaway!”
Stop complaining about the heat! We are all in the same ... here. Let’s just jump into the pool to cool off.
6. ...........................................................................................................................
The ... was rough and white waves were crashing against the shore. Not a single ship was allowed to leave the port.
She was standing on the sandy dune, looking out on the ... and admiring the sunset.
Upon arrival they were all at ..., not knowing what to do next, confused and longing to go back home already.
7. ...........................................................................................................................
She ... the dirty tablecloth in soap water for a while to remove the greasy stains.
I was just standing in the rain, I was completely ... through but I knew my skin would be grateful for this.
The tourists ... up the sun and local atmosphere visiting the local markets and beaches.
8. ...........................................................................................................................
She wanted to try a horseback ..., but did not know how to mount the horse.
It was a pure joy to see little Mark enjoy his first bike ... without training wheels.
The man almost took me for a ... claiming he was a certified tour guide but, when asked, he could not show
any license.
9. ...........................................................................................................................
We’d prefer to ... off early in the morning to avoid rush-hour traffic.
The rainy weather ... the construction of the house back by at least two weeks. It was impossible to put up
a roof in the rain.
He ... the price for the hand-woven rug at 120 Egyptian dollars and, to our amazement, did not even want to
lower it a bit.
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The seaside ... was packed with tourists and sun seekers, making local inhabitants angry with late-night parties
and beach litter.
The detective used a text message from one of the criminals as a last ... to put a member of the gang in prison.
Most travel agents offer package holidays but if you invest some time in online research, you can find some
nice prices in the fashionable lakeside or mountain ... .
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Obok numeru zadania wpisz wyraz, który poprawnie uzupełnia obydwa zdania.
Wymagana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów.

1. ...........................................................................................................................
On entering the forest, the path ... into two: you may go left or right.
As a company grows and expands it sometimes ... out into other areas of expertise.

2. ...........................................................................................................................
I could not believe my eyes when I saw that the ... they served us with the garlic soup was stale and mouldy.
Mediating with teenage kids was Fiona’s ... and butter – she was a family counsellor and helped families in
distress by profession.

3. ...........................................................................................................................
Eric had two jobs and was working 24/7 trying to help his family ... ends meet after his father died.
It is only natural that businesses seek to ... a profit after they had invested a lot of money.

4. ...........................................................................................................................
There is a theory that Egyptian pyramids were built ... means of wooden scaffolding that lifted heavy blocks.
The waitress said she spilled the coffee on Sarah’s mother-in-law dress ... accident.

5. ...........................................................................................................................
As many entrepreneurs before, Mike and Jerry ... their ice cream business in their mothers’ kitchens.
NASA ... another advanced weather satellite into orbit last month to make more precise observations of the
Earth’s atmosphere.

6. ...........................................................................................................................
Having been unemployed for nearly 18 months, he finally ... a permanent job in a field totally different from his
previous experience.
The stork ... on the roof of the cottage and looked around the area for meadows.

7. ...........................................................................................................................
If you want to start your own business, you need to take into ... conducting market research as it will show you
if your idea may be successful.
As he was under the age of 18, he could not open his bank ... without his parents.

8. ...........................................................................................................................
After quitting smoking, he started ... aside the money that once went for tobacco and saved for a professional
camera in a year.
... off until tomorrow what you can do today is not a good life strategy.

9. ...........................................................................................................................
They found an ideal ... for sunbathing in Central Park where they could lay out their beach blanket and enjoy
a moment far away from the crowds.
She made the decision to move to Athens on the ... when they asked her in a job interview if she was ready to relocate.
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She has ... attractive perks in her new job: childcare assistance, retirement plan and a wellness program.
He ... one foot in the door when his boss agreed to consider putting him in a bigger office. The next step would
be asking for a pay rise.
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Sety leksykalne

Obok numeru zadania wpisz wyraz, który poprawnie uzupełnia wszystkie trzy zdania.
Wymagana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów.

1. ...........................................................................................................................
He was carrying a ... of concrete to make the path leading from the house to the lake.
On seeing a huge ... of her favourite chocolate cake on her plate, she smiled broadly and bit into it.
It is said that putting a ... of frozen meat on the black eye may help to relieve the pain and reduce the swelling.

2. ...........................................................................................................................
In some diseases people cannot ... gluten and that’s why they need to cut out cereal products from their diet.
The professor gave us a lot of food for thought during his lecture – I had a lot of notes and information to ... in
the evening.
Try not to swim before you ... your dinner. It is not safe to go into the water on a full stomach.

3. ...........................................................................................................................
She was trying not to ... in to the temptation to eat another cinnamon bun. She’s already had two.
Renovating that old hut by the lake used to ... me a lot of nightmares as I had to do everything single-handedly.
You were right: your teenage son can really get on people’s nerves – I’ll ... you that.

4. ...........................................................................................................................
For many people gossiping is a guilty pleasure, but still they tend to ... in spreading rumours in order to feel the
part of the group or be the center of attention.
... yourself with our signature spa treatment and Bali massages. You deserve it after a month’s hard work.
She used to ... each of her grandchildren – always pampering them and letting them have their own way with her.

5. ...........................................................................................................................
He could not ... the freezing water in the lake and jumped out as others continued to take their polar plunges.
Her efforts to be noticed in the company started to ... fruit: she was appointed deputy director for the sales sector.
I can’t ... the thought of not seeing you for another month. Why can’t we meet earlier?

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She melted the butter first and then added three eggs which began to ... when they hit the frying pan.
I don’t understand why people decide to ... on the beach in the blazing sun.
When we reached the canteen, the scrambled eggs were cold, the sausages didn’t ... in the pan anymore and
there was no bread left.

7. ...........................................................................................................................
A freshly baked scone served with some clotted cream and raspberry jam along with a warming cup of tea
always ... my taste buds.
Did your grandparents use to ... you when you were a child? I was very sensitive and hated having even my feet
touched with a feather.
Woolen pullovers, sweaters and cardigans ... my skin so I need to wear them with an undershirt.

8. ...........................................................................................................................
Her shoe ... has come loose when she stepped into a crack in the pavement.
My friend loves to eat the first or the last slice of the loaf; she always asks specifically for the ... of bread
- I prefer to call it the end.
Paul’s dog did not obey him at all: never came to his ... but rather ran away when called.

9. ...........................................................................................................................
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His visit to the Museum of Second World War brought ... to him the cruelty and senselessness of wars.
After a long and exhausting trip around the States they returned ..., welcomed by their parents.
At the age of thirty-five he still lives at ... with his mother, unable to leave the nest.

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His comments are always ... on – he never misses the point of the discussion and always gets his message across.
We chose a perfect ... for our holiday: far away from the hustle and bustle, a chalet with a private beach access.
There was a big ... of oil on the driveway – the sign that the car was broken and leaking.
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Sety leksykalne

Obok numeru zadania wpisz wyraz, który poprawnie uzupełnia obydwa zdania.
Wymagana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów.

1. ...........................................................................................................................
She just ... into a party with this carefree attitude, as if she knew everybody.
Maria ... through the Physics test while I barely got the minimum number of points.

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He ... for the position of a cook assistant in a five-star restaurant but he did not include any previous
experience in his CV.
Can you give me an example of how you ... your knowledge from the previous course in practice?

3. ...........................................................................................................................
It is unbelievable that he ... his e-mail box only every few days. That’s why he tends to reply late.
Your mum ... in on you every day calling or texting you. Don’t you think she’s overprotective?

4. ...........................................................................................................................
My classmate has ... behind with her schoolwork due to her six-week long illness. I’m going to help her to catch
up.
The temperature has ... by 7 degrees Celsius and it’s quite cool now. I could not stand the heatwave.

5. ...........................................................................................................................
Marcus ... a degree in psychology in 2011 and has become the most sought-after celebrity psychotherapist
ever since.
Despite his talent and potential, he ... expelled from college for plagiarizing a literature essay.

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When do we have to ... in our homework to the teacher? What is the deadline?
The landlady didn’t ... over the keys to the new tenants but decided to place them under the doormat.

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I don’t have a ... for figures – I find it quite difficult to remember PIN codes, passwords and telephone numbers.
Don’t ask me why I didn’t buy lemons – I forget things unless I write them down in my shopping list, I’ve got a ...
like a sieve.

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Conversation is the best method to ... out conflicts in any sphere of life.
You need to create rules for emails if you want to ... your messages and organize your email box.

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In June students are going to ... their final exams in 3 compulsory subjects and 2 subjects of their choice.
... down, make yourself comfortable. I can’t focus when you’re standing over me like that.
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Which school do your kids ...? Not the one in your district but the private one?
Unfortunately, I was unable to ... the graduation ceremony of my nephew but my brother recorded him speak
on behalf of the fellow students.
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Obok numeru zadania wpisz wyraz, który poprawnie uzupełnia wszystkie trzy zdania.
Wymagana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów.

1. ...........................................................................................................................
He ... his throat, scratched his forehead and started to speak in front of his favourite college class.
The grey sky had ... before the concert started so they didn’t need to cover the sound gear against the rain.
Although I ... some storage space of old photos, unused files and apps, my phone did not run any better.

2. ...........................................................................................................................
There’s nothing more I can do to help you other than ... my fingers and hope for the best.
... out fresh spinach from your shopping list – we’ve got plenty of it growing in the garden.
You’d better not ... the street outside of a pedestrian crossing or against a no-walk signal.

3. ...........................................................................................................................
Suddenly, the lights changed into red, the brakes ... and the car stopped just in front of him.
She ... with pain when a wasp stung her on the ear.
The passengers covered their ears as the underground train ... on the rails entering the platform.

4. ...........................................................................................................................
“Please, don’t tell anybody what I’ve just told you.” “Don’t worry, your secret is safe with me. My lips are ... .”
He put the translated top-secret documents into an envelope and ... it for protection.
The loose-leaf tea is sold in a(n) ... airtight container to preserve the aroma and flavour.

5. ...........................................................................................................................
The ambassador was the most charming ... I had ever met: he entertained his guests with travel anecdotes,
delivered a humorous speech and made everybody feel at home.
When he entered the marketplace a whole ... of colours appeared before his eyes: ruby carpets, see-green
fabrics and light golden baskets, all laid out on the ground.
As Tokyo was the ... city of 2020 Summer Olympics, the Japanese government offered their continued support
in all preparations.

6. ...........................................................................................................................
Whenever she was anxious, she used to ... her fingers against the tabletop and put on a fake smile.
Did you hear the rain ... rhythmically against the roof at night? The sound made it impossible for me to fall asleep.
After a few months Rory joined the band – they had all the musicians already but really missed the person who
could ... percussion instruments.

7. ...........................................................................................................................
The desperate joke I made did not even ... a single smile, everybody was standing in silence.
If I hear the news on floods in the area again, my anxiety level will ... and I will definitely end my holiday.
My doctor advised me to drink plenty of water, eat smaller meals and exercise more to ... my low blood pressure.

8. ...........................................................................................................................
Hearing words of comfort and having friends standing by your side in misfortune will surely ... your spirits.
I know you’re watching your favourite TV show now, but could you just load the dishwasher? You never ... your
finger in the house.
If you ... a heavy object from the ground, make sure to keep a good posture to prevent a backbone damage.

9. ...........................................................................................................................
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She just ... her head so that I could capture her good side on the photo.
The wind ... the boat dangerously to one side and the water flooded the deck.
The painting looked ... the other way but no museum visitor dared to fix it.

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One of the terrace slabs ... at night when the water froze and burst it from underneath.
He ... his knuckles one time too many and ended up in hospital with his finger pulled out of the joint.
She ... the egg into a bowl and saw it was bad and unfit for frying.
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Sety leksykalne

Obok numeru zadania wpisz wyraz, który poprawnie uzupełnia obydwa zdania.
Wymagana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów.

1. ...........................................................................................................................
She was not looking for a bag that would hold her whole life, she was looking for something flashy, fancy and
noticeable – she needed a ... statement.
Jessica used to change her whole wardrobe every season, trying to adjust to new trends and styles – a real ...
victim. Now she has minimized her closet and got rid of clothes that do not suit her.

2. ...........................................................................................................................
First, the kids ... the ball across the room and next they started throwing and catching it.
It’s high time you ... up your sleeves and got down to work – you’ve got e-mails to answer.

3. ...........................................................................................................................
His realistic descriptions of battle scenes and an eye for historic details ... reader’s imagination and made them
“see” the war on the pages of the book.
Paul’s overnight success and unknown life facts ... rumours among the public.

4. ...........................................................................................................................
If it hadn’t been for her surgery and long recovery afterwards, she would never have got ... on TV series.
Tobias hated his ... nose and believed it made him look like an eagle, so he got it straightened surgically.

5. ...........................................................................................................................
I didn’t have to ... myself every day to see the diet was working this time – I clearly lost a few inches off my stomach.
You should ... up the pros and cons before you decide to immigrate. It’s best to do it on paper.

6. ...........................................................................................................................
We had a few waiters ... for our guests at our garden banquet: they provided and served all the food and drinks.
There are several restaurants in the main street ... for the tastes of vegetarians – if you don’t eat meat your will
surely find a dish to satisfy your palate.

7. ...........................................................................................................................
Most biodegradable packaging bags are based on natural ... materials such as corn, grains, or vegetable oils.
Most ... food diets consist primarily of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. No processed food is allowed.

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The priest always made a ... of thanking everybody for coming on Sunday, shaking hands and greeting
churchgoers in person.
What they thought to be kindness and hospitality was, in ... of fact, sheep’s clothing to make them donate more
money.

9. ...........................................................................................................................
The graffiti which was painted at night ... a group of angels in leather jackets and heavy boots. No one knows
what the artist’s intention was.
The book ... the life of children in Poland under German occupation. It shows how their life was changing
during the war.
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Students wrote a full-... play to get their drama master’s course degree at the end of the academic year.
The king had his full-... portrait on horseback painted by one of his favourite court painters Sir Anthony van
Dyck, who presented him as a knight, warrior and leader.
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Obok numeru zadania wpisz wyraz, który poprawnie uzupełnia obydwa zdania.
Wymagana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów.

1. ...........................................................................................................................
If you want to access the game online, you need to make sure that the ... you enter is correct. Otherwise, you
won’t be able to play.
The school board established a new dress ... for the students that prohibits wearing shorts that do not cover
undergarment or see-through clothing.

2. ...........................................................................................................................
Amanda considers herself to be ... to other students in her class only because as a wonder child she was
admitted to college at the age of 14.
Breastfeeding is said to be far ... to formula feeding as the latter does not contain so many nutrients and antibodies.

3. ...........................................................................................................................
The models were ordered not to ... their eyebrows for three months to grow a unibrow to resemble Frida
Kahlo. That was the vision of the designer for the show.
My brother used to ... all the raisins out of his cheesecake and then put them on the side of the plate. He hated
the taste of dried grapes.

4. ...........................................................................................................................
He had a tanned ... skin that complemented his brown eyes and glowed like amber in the sun.
... trees are the most iconic plants in Greek culture and cover around one fifth of the land. They produce as
much as 350 thousand tons of oil a year.

5. ...........................................................................................................................
As I drew closer, I noticed ... laugh lines and first wrinkles around my sister’s eyes.
If you want people to laugh at your hairstyle – that’s ... by me, but your wife may object.

6. ...........................................................................................................................
Tina’s whole life ... around her children, so when they left the nest, she was lonely and tearful.
The wheels of the machine ... slowly as it gained speed up the hill.

7. ...........................................................................................................................
Using a smoothing shampoo and applying moisturizer or conditioner on damp strands of hair may give it this
healthy ... and shiny look that will never go out of fashion.
He liked to boast of his new sports car: the ... design of the body attracted turned heads of passers-by as he
was driving it along the main street.

8. ...........................................................................................................................
Her best friend was the life and ... of each party: she loved to observe how people gathered around her and
sought her attention. A true party animal!
Do you believe in the immortality of the ... and life after death?

9. ...........................................................................................................................
The baby was two months ..., had a birth weight of only 2 kilos and had to be put in the incubator.
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His ... death due to sleeping pills overdose instantly hit the headlines and made people gossip.

10. ...........................................................................................................................
For many people the end of the year is the best time to ... on their failures and achievements. Some people
write in the journal, some meditate, and others talk to themselves out loud.
The official statistics ... the tendency to spend holiday with the family in one’s own country – people are afraid
to travel in postpandemic times.
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Sety leksykalne

Obok numeru zadania wpisz wyraz, który poprawnie uzupełnia wszystkie trzy zdania.
Wymagana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów.

1. ...........................................................................................................................
I had no time to drink my morning coffee at home so I just ... into Bakoffee to get my cappuccino and a croissant.
Alec woke up and tried to remember all the ideas that ... into his mind as he was sleeping.
The window that said “You have just won $100,000! Just click here!” ... up unexpectedly on my screen.
2. ...........................................................................................................................
His lively abstract designs painted in ... colours attracted a lot of favourable comments from the critics.
I had very ... dreams last night and I still remember every single detail.
Children who are read to develop a particularly ... imagination.
3. ...........................................................................................................................
How is the government going to ... the issue of home schooling? It’s high time it was settled down and regulated.
He didn’t ... the envelope properly so the letter never found its way to the addressee.
I find it stressful to ... large crowds of people at conferences – I prefer speaking to small groups up to twenty people.
4. ...........................................................................................................................
It completely ... me away how the parents at a nearby table talked with their bad-tempered children – they
used a soft and loving voice to calm the kids down.
The referee ... the whistle and the football players froze in the field.
The customer complained that the tea was too hot and the waitress ... onto it to cool it down. We couldn’t
believe our eyes!
5. ...........................................................................................................................
She was totally ... aback when he asked her to marry him after two weeks of going out together.
The elderly tourists were ... in by dishonest people who sold them a trip to the ancient temple but drove them
to a local church instead.
The voice of the king coming out from the hidden loudspeakers in the museum has ... the visitors by surprise.
6. ...........................................................................................................................
The tricks of the magician ... belief and make you question reality.
Whenever I watch high-flying acrobats hanging on a strip of fabric in the air, I would like to try to ... gravity as
they do.
Some businesses attempted to ... the state’s shutdown order and opened their services.
7. ...........................................................................................................................
The viewers automatically ... their disbelief while watching science-fiction and fantasy movies. To enjoy the
experience fully they need to pretend they believe the presented reality.
The school principal may ... the student for being deliberately disobedient and violent.
Is it possible to ... a single atom in midair if it is in constant motion?
8. ...........................................................................................................................
Copernicus ... forward a theory that the Earth moved around the Sun, which profoundly changed the view of
the Universe.
Where did you ... the remote control? I can’t find it anywhere near the sofa.
Nick was ... in charge of the department when his boss retired.
9. ...........................................................................................................................
The book you recommended did not ... up to my expectations - I thought it would keep me awake all night but
it lulled me to sleep instead!
I need to find a place to ... - my landlady has just terminated a rental agreement.
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He decided to ... a solitary life, dedicated to writing and meditation.


10. ...........................................................................................................................
Marilyn wrote a diary to document her recovery from breast cancer and ... awareness of the risks, causes and
early symptoms.
His claim that drinking alcohol and smoking during pregnancy does not affect the health of the baby did not
fail to ... eyebrows among the doctors.
Today’s data ... doubts about the effectiveness of online learning.
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Sety leksykalne

Obok numeru zadania wpisz wyraz, który poprawnie uzupełnia wszystkie trzy zdania.
Wymagana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów.

1. ...........................................................................................................................
Recent graduates are preparing to ... the job market without experience but full of high hopes for decent salaries.
If they hadn’t been ordered to ... the data into the system, today they would not have access to any payroll.
The deadline to ... the creative poetry competition is November 15 – after this date no application will be considered.
2. ...........................................................................................................................
They were ... to a deadline for the past two weeks but the defect of the machine prevented them from
launching the new model of sofa on time.
He kept on ... his way up from a receptionist to a hotel manager.
... night shifts brings me more money than day shifts.
3. ...........................................................................................................................
The factory floor workers were not motivated enough to ... in extra effort to increase productivity.
She ... her heart into every lesson she prepared for her students.
The news she received from her parents ... her into a good mood.
4. ...........................................................................................................................
We worked our ... off for the new restaurant owner but he never appreciated our efforts.
He could not find a pair of ... to match his extravagant shoes.
They took their ... off and stepped into the stream barefoot.
5. ...........................................................................................................................
The yearly income they offered for the position exceeded my ... . I had never earned that much!
How long should one try to live up to unrealistic ... of the boss who always pushes for more and is never satisfied?
Against all ..., they survived on the open sea for 6 days after their yacht tilted.
6. ...........................................................................................................................
People who have finally climbed their way to the top find it hard to ... the line between work and personal life.
Police asked her to ... a sketch of the man who was seen hanging around the school.
Much as he tried to ... attention to himself by speaking louder and gesturing with his hands, nobody even
looked in his direction.
7. ...........................................................................................................................
Whatever makes you feel alive and fuels your passion might turn out to be your true ... . Or you may simply
follow in the footsteps of your parents.
Look at how quickly she connects and bonds with small kids. I think she may have missed her ... choosing to be
an architect rather than a kindergarten teacher.
He was only 14 when he decided to pursue a religious ... and become a monk.
8. ...........................................................................................................................
Listen, stop ... about the bush and get to the point - tell me exactly what happened at the beach. Did you see
something out of the ordinary?
The rain was so heavy that we heard it ... against the windowsill all night long.
The photo showed the hooligans ... a man at the bus stop for no apparent reason.
9. ...........................................................................................................................
The company ... a panel of environmental experts to plan and deliver climate-friendly development strategies.
Michelangelo ... the fresco technique to paint on the wet plaster before it dried up.
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If he were ... here as a guard, they would have to pay him regular salary.
10. ...........................................................................................................................
She is not only a perfect boss but also a leader: she constantly finds ways and means to motivate her
employees to ... their full potential.
The unemployment level is expected to ... a record number by the end of the year.
You can ... the playground in 5 minutes on foot. It’s just a short walk from here.
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Unit 1 Unit 5 Unit 9

1. blanket 1. scraped 1. popped


2. ring 2. applied 2. vivid
3. grasp 3. checks 3. address
4. tongue 4. fallen 4. blew
5. ripe 5. got 5. taken
6. handed/passed 6. hand 6. defy
7. comes 7. memory 7. suspend
8. thin 8. sort 8. put
9. clicked 9. sit 9. live
10. gather 10. attend 10. raise

Unit 2 Unit 6 Unit 10

1. drive 1. cleared 1. enter


2. jumped 2. cross 2. working
3. get 3. screeched 3. put
4. embark 4. sealed 4. socks
5. boat 5. host 5. expectations
6. sea 6. drum 6. draw
7. soaked 7. raise 7. vocation
8. ride 8. lift 8. beating
9. set 9. tilted 9. employed
10. resort 10. cracked 10. reach

Unit 3 Unit 7

1. branches 1. fashion
2. bread 2. rolled
3. make 3. fuelled
4. by 4. hooked
5. launched 5. weigh
6. landed 6. catering
7. account 7. raw
8. putting 8. point
9. spot 9. depicts/shows/presents
10. got 10. length

Unit 4 Unit 8

1. slab 1. code
2. digest 2. superior
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3. give 3. pluck
4. indulge 4. olive
5. bear 5. fine
6. sizzle 6. revolved
7. tickle 7. sleek
8. heel 8. soul
9. home 9. premature
10. spot 10. reflect

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