ZADANIE 1 STR. 53

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

A: In Poland, we study for four years in high school. After the final year, we take exams called matura. In the final exam, compulsory subjects are Polish, maths and one foreign language. In 99% of schools you get grades: 1is the poorest grade and 6 is the best, with pluses and minuses. But there are also some schools in which you collect points and after two terms you get a final mark on your report card based on the number of points you’ve collected.

B: An how about classrooms? Are they well equipped? Does each subject have a separate classroom?

A: It varies from to school to school. Some schools which are in older buildings have big classrooms with high ceilings and some old equipment and teaching aids for biology or geography lessons. I mean all those fossils, rocks and maps. But if you’re lucky and your school is in a new building, the classrooms can look really nice. And they have interactive whiteboards, projectors and brand new educational aids.

B: And does each school have a sports hall and other facilities like a swimming pool or tennis court?

A: Each school normally has a gym and a pitch outside so that students can do sports during P.E. lessons, but when it comes to other facilities, there’s maybe one or two schools in my city with a swimming pool or tennis courts.

B: Do schools offer extracurricular classes?

A: Yes. Quite a lot. There’re always sports clubs in which you can play football, basketball, volleyball or other sports. Plus, there’re usually extra lessons for students who want to prepare for competitions. Sometimes, there’re also art clubs. What’s more, usually during your final year, you have extra classes to prepare you better for the final exams.

ZADANIE 2 STR. 53

[przykładowa wypowiedź, przykładowe pytania egzaminatora]

In the picture, I can see two dinner tables and four chairs. They’re probably at a restaurant. On the table in the background, there’re only two empty glasses and some napkins. On the table in the foreground, there are dishes waiting to be eaten. There’s fish, some salads, fruit and wine in glasses. Some people must have left their glasses on this table, so they’ll probably be back in a minute. When I look at the interior of this restaurant, I’d say it’s really posh and expensive. It looks like a place for some business meetings, important celebrations. There’s no one sitting at the table, but both tables are set, so this restaurant may open any minute. Or maybe the table in the background is booked for a specific hour and is waiting for its customers.

1. Do you prefer to cook at home, eat in a restaurant or order takeout?

I definitely prefer to cook at home. I enjoy simple dishes which can be prepared really fast, so I don’t waste much time in the kitchen. Plus, when I’m cooking I have some time to listen to some audiobooks or watch videos on YouTube. Of course, I occasionally order takeout, but it’s usually lower quality food.

2. What does healthy eating mean?

In my opinion eating healthy means having a balanced diet. Such diet should be based on ecological and fresh ingredients: meat and fish once or twice a week, some vegetarian meals. lots of well-seasoned vegetables. But it doesn’t mean that you cannot eat sweets. Or fast food. You can, but once in a while, not every week. You mustn’t forget that healthy eating is not only what you eat but also how much you eat; even overeating very healthy food is bad to your health.

3. When did you last eat out? What did you have? Where was it?

Last week, I went to a newly opened Japanese restaurant with my friends. The restaurant is not far from the place where I live. I ordered sushi of course. For the first time in my life. And I must admit it was really tasty, so I’ll be eating it more often now. It’s quite expensive, though.

ZADANIE 3 STR. 53

[przykładowa wypowiedź, przykładowe pytania egzaminatora]

If I were to celebrate one event with my friends, I’d definitely choose Halloween. It’s a really interesting celebration which came to Poland from English speaking countries. My friends and I could watch scary movies. Nightmare before Christmas is the best Halloween movie I know. Or dress up or even go outside and go trick or treating in our neighbourhood. Like those kids in picture number one. Well, I think we’re too old for that last one. But still, we could have so much fun together. You could bake witch fingers cookies. They look horrible. You could also decorate the house in a scary way.

I wouldn’t like to spend Easter with my friends because there’s not much to do. You can only meet for breakfast, paint and eat some eggs. Like those colourful ones in picture number three. It’s basically a religious holiday, which religious people spend in churches. There’re no games you can play.

I wouldn’t like to celebrate Christmas with my friends because for me it’s a family celebration. A time when you can get together with your relatives for dinner. Exchange gifts, chat. You decorate a Christmas tree to create the right atmosphere. No, Christmas is for your family, not your friends really.

1. How is Halloween celebrated in Poland?

I’ll tell you what I do on Halloween. I usually meet with my friends in the evening. And together we bake some sweets, watch scary movies. Sometimes even dress up. And we also play board games. When I was little we used to go trick or treating in my neighbourhood.

2. What are Polish celebrations or holidays apart from Easter and Christmas? What happens then?

Some people celebrate Independence Day on 11th November. And some celebrations are strictly connected with the Catholic church. And there’re some celebrations in the summer, which originated from pagan Slavic traditions. On Independence Day, you have parades, concerts. You can see national flags all over. Sometimes, you can even meet vets, who really fought in the war, but there’re very few of them left.

3. How do you normally celebrate Christmas? Have you ever celebrated Christmas abroad? If not, would you like to?

No, I have never celebrated Christmas abroad. But at least once in my life during Christmas time I’d like to go somewhere warm. Maybe Florida or Egypt. Just to experience this celebration differently.

4. What parades are organized in Poland and why?

There are some. But they all usually take place on Independence Day, or when there’s another public holiday. Unfortunately, we don’t have parades in carnivals, such as those in South America. However, we have Parada Równości in June. People dress up in colourful clothes and manifest equality of all.