ZADANIE 1 STR. 67

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

A: The CEO of my company is planning to hire a new sales department manager. This week, I spent a few hours discussing it with him. Now I know what we expect from a candidate. First of all, when it comes to personal qualities, we need a person who is confident, has leadership skills, is honest, and hard-working. And of course, he or she needs to be good at working with other people.

B: What about the candidate’s professional skills?

A: Well, at least five years of experience in the same or very similar job for a company similar to ours. The candidate must know how to use professional databases and, Microsoft Office programmes. He or she needs to speak fluent English. I mean not just be able to communicate, but speak English fluently. That includes professional vocabulary used in sales. A driving license is a must too.

B: What about working hours? Flexitime?

A: Punctuality of course comes first, but a manager must be available to the CEO. Almost every month, there’s some kind of business trip. Sometimes even an international one. They usually take two or three days. That’s why the candidate needs to be flexible and cannot have and any other, more important and permanent obligations.

B: And does your company have a list of workplace values?

A: Of course. We have values as such focusing on detail, being honest, keeping promises and deadlines, being reliable and positive. But also making a difference. And the candidate must share them, too.

ZADANIE 2 STR. 67

[przykładowa wypowiedź, przykładowe pytania egzaminatora]

In the picture, I can see a man with two kids. They’re probably in the kitchen. I can see a washing machine and a sink, as well as a fridge and a few cupboards. The older child who is around 6 or 7 years old is sweeping the floor. The younger one is sitting on the floor and putting dirty laundry into the washing machine. The dad is helping him or her, I can see only the kid’s back. It might be Saturday because on that day people usually do most chores. They’re just busy doing the washing. Mum might be in the other room, either ironing. vacuuming, or just resting, because the children with the help of their dad will do all the chores.

1. Why are the children, not their parents, cleaning the house?

The children might be cleaning the house because their parents want to teach them responsibility and help them develop good habits. It could also be that the parents are busy with other chores or just taking a break while the kids help out. Since the father is in the picture, he might be supervising them and making sure they do the tasks correctly. It’s also possible that the children enjoy helping and see it as a fun activity rather than just work.

2. Which chores do you usually do at home? Why?

Once a week, usually on Saturday, I sweep, vacuum and wash the floors. Once or twice a week, I dust all the furniture. On Fridays I clean the bathroom. Every two or three months, I clean the windows. And in the summer, I mow our lawn and take care of all the plants and trees we have in the garden. I try to do these tasks regularly. Then they are not so hard.

3. Describe the last time you did some household chores.

The last time I did some household chores was last weekend. I had to clean my room, so I vacuumed the floor, dusted the shelves, and changed the bedsheets. After that, I helped in the kitchen by washing the dishes and wiping the counters. It didn’t take too long, but it felt nice to have everything clean and organized.

ZADANIE 3 STR. 68

[przykładowa wypowiedź, przykładowe pytania egzaminatora]

In nine out of ten cases I pay by card. That’s what I use to buy tickets on the bus or tram, as well as clothes or shoes when I go shopping. And when I go out with my friends and we eat in a restaurant or go to the cinema, I also pay by card. In my opinion, it’s the fastest and most convenient payment method. All you need is your card. And when you spend less than 100 PLN, you don’t even need to enter your PIN for the transaction to be accepted. Plus, paying by card is free, at least at my bank. I’m talking about a debit card, of course, because for credit cards or other types of cards, you probably need to pay. What’s more, a card is much smaller than a whole wallet with banknotes and coins in it.

Paying with cash is very inconvenient, in my opinion. Wallets are big, and they take up space in your bag. An important disadvantage is that you can run out of cash. But when you have a card, that doesn’t happen – at least for a while. On the other hand, some people say that you’re more careful with cash, so you spend less.

And I’m not interested in paying by phone because there are many viruses and malicious software programmes that can hack your data and steal information from your bank’s app, such as passwords and personal details. And if you lose your phone, you have to call your bank and block the app.

1. What are the pros and cons of using a credit card?

I don’t have a credit card and I would never want one. First of all, you need to pay a fee. Also, you can fall into a bad habit of constantly exceeding your financial limits, and always being in debt, buying more than you can afford. So, yes, I’m not a fan of credit cards.

2. Which payment method seems to be most convenient for you when it comes to foreign currency?

I think I’d choose cash because for international transfers or paying abroad with a Polish-issued card, banks usually charge you extra. There’s a fee and sometimes also an additional 4% or 5% charge on the amount of money you actually spend. Well, sometimes, you need to transfer money.

3. Which payment method is the safest one? Why?

Credit cards and debit cards are by far the most secure payment methods to use when you shop online. Cards use online security features like encryption and fraud monitoring to keep your accounts and personal information safe. Also, if your card gets stolen, you can block it. If your money gets stolen, not much can be done.

4. Would you consider taking a loan in the future? Why/ why not?

Yes. For example, if I had to pay for medical expenses or for the treatment of one of my close family members. Or if I didn’t have enough money to buy a place to live. But I’d never take out a loan to buy a fancy car or expensive clothes. It’s not worth it. At least, that’s how I see it now.