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Zadanie I (0-8)

Przeczytaj tekst, z którego usunięto 8 zdań. Wpisz w każdą lukę literę, którą oznac-
zono brakujące zdanie (A–I), tak aby otrzymać spójny i logiczny tekst. Uwaga: 1
zdanie zostało podane dodatkowo i nie pasuje do żadnej luki. Za każdą poprawną
odpowiedź otrzymasz 1 punkt.

The Netball Captain

In our series on women in sport, Suzie Ellis went to meet England’s netball captain.

Kendra Slawinsky is captain of England’s netball team. When I met her, she’d had a typi-
cal day for the weeks leading up to next month’s World Championships: a day’s teaching
at a local school followed by a training session in the local supermarket car park. “Don’t
you get strange looks?” I asked her. “(1)___ I might notice cars slow down out of the cor-
ner of my eye, but that’s all.”

“My whole life now is all about making sure I’m at my absolute best for the Champi-
onships,” says Kendra.

“(2)___” These are her fourth World Championships and they are guaranteed to be the
biggest ever, with 27 nations taking part.

“We’ll have home support behind us, which is so special,” she says. “And it’s important
that the reputation of netball in this country should be improved. 3___ A home crowd will
have expectations and give more support. People will expect us to start the tournament
with a good game.”

Their first game is against Barbados and it comes immediately after the opening cere-
mony. “(4)___ They have lots of ability.”

The England team are currently ranked fourth in the world. But, as Kendra points out, the
World Championships will be tough. “You have to push yourself to play each day, there’s
no rest between games as in a series. And you can still win an international series if you
lose the first game. (5)___”

In the fifteen years since she has been playing at top level, the sport has become harder,
faster. O court, players are more aggressive. “You don’t do all that training not to come out
a winner,” says Kendra. “(6)___ We’re all friendlier after the game.”

Netball is also taking a far more scientific approach to fitness testing.

“It is essential that we think and train like world class-players,” says Kendra. “(7)___ I see
my role as supporting and encouraging the rest of the team.”

“From the very beginning, my netball career has always been carefully planner,” she says.
“(8)___”

Doubtless she will coach young players in the future, but at the moment her eyes are firmly
set on her last big event. As she leads out her team in the opening candlelight ceremony,
she is more than likely to have a tear in her eye.
A) But the Championships are different because there’s only one chance and you have to
be ready to make the most of it.

B) In fact, some of them help me with my speed and ball-skills training.

C) But once the final whistle blows, you become a different person.

D) So I took the decision some time ago that this competition would be the end of it as far
as playing is concerned.

E) I’m on a strict timetable to gain maximum fitness for them.

F) As far as I’m aware, we have always beaten them, but they’ll be exciting to play.

G) As captain, I think it’s important that I have a strong mental attitude and lead by exam-
ple.

H) As a result of playing there, there will be more pressure that we’re used to.

I) I’m too involved in what I’m doing – concentrating on my movements and my feet – to
see anything else.

………/ 8 pkt

Zadanie II (0-15)

Przeczytasz artykuł, w którym 5 kobiet opowiada, jak udaje im się oderwać od codzi-
ennego życia w Londynie. W pytaniach 1-15 wybierz poprawną odpowiedź spośród
punktów A-E. Każdy punkt może być wybrany więcej niż jeden raz. Za każdą
poprawną odpowiedź otrzymasz 1 punkt.

Great escapes from London

For Londoners with a busy lifestyle, it’s hard to get away even for a day, but Amanda Hys -
lop spoke to five different women who regularly do exactly that.

A Julia Finch is a busy lawyer who loves nature but doesn’t get nearly enough of it sitting
in her London office all day, so she often takes advantage of Wisley Green, only an hour’s
drive from Central London. “My favourite thing is that there’s always something new to
see. The garden collection has been developing for more than 100 years and far sur-
passes anything I’ve ever seen. It’s a lovely, peaceful place for a stroll, and it’s so vast that
it doesn’t get crowded. I get ideas for my own garden from the great demonstration gar-
dens full of practical ideas and techniques. I can even incorporate my other favourite
hobby of photography by bringing my camera and clicking away. It’s perfect for a great day
out.”

B Jessica Green is a hardworking student who needs a break from the books once in a
while and makes Brighton her favourite one-day destination. “I love being by the sea, and
it’s so close to London that whenever I feel like it, I can just jump on a train and in 55 min-
utes I’m there. Brighton evolved from a small fishing village into England’s most famous
seaside resort, and offers all the traditional attractions, including restaurants, nightlife and
miles of sandy beaches and two piers. I always eat at this great self-service restaurant,
which is also modestly priced. My favourite spot, though, is a small strip of sand under one
of the piers, where I can just sit all alone and her nothing but the sea.”

C Martha Roberts is an architect who enjoys her job that her work is also her hobby. “My
favourite piece of architecture to study in my free time is the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. I
try to get some of my co-workers to go with me, since it isn’t all that far from London, but
they’re usually too busy. The Pavilion was built for King George IV and if ever a building
represented the concept of “over the top,” this is it. The pseudoIndian palace, with Chi-
nese-influenced interiors, is a riot of colour, expensive fabrics, crystal and gilt. It’s not the
sort of style I would ever like in my own house, but I do find inspiration for my work in ev-
erything I look at.”

D Flora Evans, a market analyst, feels she deserves and expensive treat after a busy
week, which is why she often takes time to get away. “I go to Bath to visit my favourite lux -
ury spa and enjoy the pools, which are fed by Britain’s only natural hot springs. Sitting in
the pool, with only the soft, gentle sound of moving water, is the ideal way to relax. Ad of
course, a day of pampering is never complete without some shopping. Bath is one of the
best shopping destinations outside London, with may specialist shops and a number of an-
tique shops tucked away in the narrow streets. A good souvenir to buy is a hand-blown
glass, which takes its blue colour from the city’s hot springs.”

E Elisabeth Dosset, a sales assistant at a popular department store, happened upon her
favourite destination by accident. “I was on a trip to Stonehenge, but the site was closed,
and I ended up in the small market town of Salisbury, just a short distance away. There
are not many residents and not many visitors, either, which is perfect since I need a break
from all the people I deal with every day. I couldn’t believe that a market still takes place
regularly in the town’s marketplace, just as it has done since the 13 th century. My favourite
thing to do is observe the shopkeepers going about their business and see people running
errands or just having some tea. The town is so charming and quaint that I try to go at
least once a month. I wish I could go there more often, though.”

Which person or people:

1 admits that something is not to her taste? ___

2 enjoys watching people living their everyday lives? ___

3 mentions that fact that something is inexpensive? ___

4 mentions a long tradition associated with the place she visits? ___

5 suggests she spends a lot of money at her favourite destination? ___

6-7 like an area where there are not a lot of other people? ___ ___

8 visits a place which gives her ideas related to her job? ___
9 sometimes has company when she visits her favourite place? ___

10 says she doesn’t visit as frequently as she would like? ___

11 discovered her favourite destination purely by chance? ___

12-13 appreciate a lack of noise? ___ ___

14-15 mention how long it takes them to get there? ___ ___

………/ 15 pkt

Zadanie III (0-10)

Przeczytaj zdania (1-10). Wykorzystując wyrazy podane wielkimi literami, uzupełnij


każde zdanie z luką tak, aby precyzyjnie oddać sens zdania wyjściowego. Wyma-
gana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna i gramatyczna wpisywanych fragmentów
zdań. Uwaga: nie zmieniaj formy podanych wyrazów. W każdą lukę możesz wpisać
maksymalnie 6 wyrazów, wliczając w to wyraz już podany. Formy skrócone (np.
mustn’t, isn’t) są liczone jako jedno słowo. Za każdą poprawną odpowiedź otrzy-
masz 1 punkt.

1 People think Tom found the treasure exploring a mysterious cave. HAVE

Tom is ____________________________________________________ exploring a mys-


terious cave.

2 It looks like we’ll get into trouble soon. LONG

It looks like it _______________________________________________ into trouble.

3 I work as a street cleaner because I didn’t want to learn when I was at school. WANTED

If _____________________________________________ I was at school, I wouldn’t work


a street cleaner.

4 “Tom, don’t give up, try one more time,” I told Tom. NOT

I encouraged _____________________________________________ and try one more


time.

5 I’m sure it was your sister that I saw in the park yesterday! BEEN

It ________________________________________________________ sister that I saw


in the park yesterday!

6 The Jamaican team were never close to winning the ice-skating competition. TIME
At no __________________________________________ to winning the ice-skating com-
petition.

7 It’s not a good thing that Fred spends so much time playing video games. RATHER

I ___________________________________ less time playing video games.

8 Bob isn’t a perfect student. All the teachers like him, however. THOUGH

Even _____________________________________________student, all the teachers like


him.

9 My car needs an inspection. I’m going to a vehicle inspection station tomorrow. IN-
SPECTED

I must ________________________________________________ in a vehicle inspection


station tomorrow.

10 Bill regrets not visiting Barcelona when he was in Spain last year. HAD

Bill wishes _______________________________________ when he was in Spain last


year.

………/ 10 pkt

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