ZADANIE 1 STR. 58

[przykładowy dialog; A – uczeń, B – egzaminator]

A: When it comes to that competition ‘What do you know about English-speaking countries?’, we’re organising, I was thinking that we could organise it at the end of April, just after the Easter break. Let’s say Monday 28^th. That way everyone who wants to participate will have enough time to prepare, plus those six days of the Easter break.

B: Sure. That’s a great idea. And what will the competition look like? What kind of questions shall we ask?

A: I think that we can prepare between 30 and 40 multiple choice questions, each with four options. It can’t be too easy, though, so at least some of the questions must be hard. I’d also add one open question. A short composition.

B: I don’t think it’s a good idea. We have only 45 minutes to hold the competition. With a composition, it would have to be at least one hour.

A: You’re right. So let’s stick to multiple choice questions. What do we expect the participants to know, actually? I have a book on English-speaking countries in pdf. It’s in English. And it has approximately 100 pages. I think we could attach it to the rules and regulations when we send the information about the competition.

B: Okay. Sure. And what about the awards?

A: I talked to a few teachers and three best students can get good marks in English. We also have some money to buy one book for each of those three persons.

B: Books? What are you talking about? Students don’t want any more book. We need to think of something more attractive. What about a trip to London or New York?

A: Are you serious? Who’s going to pay for that?

B: Let’s look for sponsors.

A: OK.

ZADANIE 2 STR. 58

[przykładowa wypowiedź, przykładowe pytania egzaminatora]

In the picture, I can see a stadium full of people. It looks like a football stadium. Around the football pitch, there’s also a running track. On the track, there’re people in orange and green vests. They look like maintenance man. The football field is empty, so there’s probably a break now. It’s an open-air stadium and all spectators are wearing warm clothes. Coats, jackets, trousers, hats. So it’s probably cold outside. Late autumn or winter. There’s also one person in the foreground who is taking pictures. He may be a journalist or someone hired by the organisers of the event. To take photos which will be later put on their website or social media profiles.

1. Why do you think people watch sports?

In my opinion, people like watching sports such as football, basketball or volleyball because they find it exciting. They can witness a competition. Cheer on their team. But that’s also an opportunity to meet with friends. People also experience a sense of community; they’re together.

2. How important are PE lessons at school?

I didn’t like doing sports on PE lessons because nine times out of ten we play team sports such as basketball or volleyball and I don’t really like them. I prefer athletics. Running, for example. In general, physical education is very important. Without PE lessons, some students wouldn’t do any sports.

3. Tell me about the last time you watched a live sporting event or a sporting event on TV.

I think the last time I went to a sporting event was last summer. I got free tickets from a friend of mine who got sick and couldn’t go. So I took my brother and my sister, and together we went to see horse-racing competition. I must admit that it was really interesting. It was the first time I had seen such a competition. I’m a great fan of horse racing now.

ZADANIE 3 STR. 58

[przykładowa wypowiedź, przykładowe pytania egzaminatora]

In my opinion, the most interesting way of spending your holiday is sightseeing. You can visit some cities in which there’re ancient ruins, beautiful buildings from previous centuries. You can appreciate the beauty of architecture, but also visit museum in which you get to know more about important and interesting people from the past, or historical events. That way you can broaden your horizon and your knowledge. And I think it’s really exciting. While walking around the town, you’ll also see how people in different regions in your country or in other countries live.

I don’t think that there’s anything interesting in spending your holiday on a sunbed next to the hotel swimming pool. Surrounded by dozens of noisy people and children running around. There’s no fun in it. You can’t learn anything interesting. It’s a very passive way of spending your holiday.

And I wouldn’t recommend ziplining or other form of extreme holiday, either. That’s because only a few percent of people will find it interesting. And for most people it’ll be too dangerous. And when you go on holiday, I think that the main purpose is always to relax. And that certainly isn’t a way to do it.

1. Have you ever tried ziplining? How did you like it? If you haven’t, would you like to try?

Yes, I have. I tried it for the first time in 5^th grade in primary school. We were on a school trip. And we went ziplining over a lake. I was really excited and I liked that experience. It’s just fun. I don’t think it’s really dangerous.

2. Do you prefer the mountains or the seaside? Why?

I prefer seaside. That’s because I like sunbathing and swimming in the sea. Also, I think that if you’re tired, the best way to relax is just to lie on the beach. Some people find hiking relaxing, but seaside works best for me.

3. Why do you think so many people like winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing?

I think it's because of the thrill of sliding on snow down the slope. Down the mountain. The higher, the better. Because it adds excitement and a sense of success and achievement. Besides, it involves staying in the open air; it’s usually fresh air in the mountains, with beautiful landscapes.

4. How do you usually spend your holidays?

I prefer to go on holiday alone. That’s because you can stay whenever you want, go whenever you want. Choose the places you want to visit. The restaurants you want to eat in. You don’t depend on other people, so wherever I go, I usually go alone. I like spending my holidays on the beach. I just go swimming and read a lot of books. I find it relaxing. Sightseeing can also be quite interesting, but not too many things on one day.