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Zadanie 1
THE WRONG CLOTHES
My friend’s wedding reception was definitely a memorable event
for me. Expecting a lavish party, I bought a fabulous evening dress
with a pair of shoes to 1_________________. I was terribly determined
to make a good impression and I felt it was important to be dressed
properly for such an occasion.
On the big day, I turned up at the hotel where the reception was
2_________________ held. I knew I looked gorgeous. However, the
moment I stepped into the reception room, I couldn’t believe my eyes.
3_________________ was wearing any formal clothes. The guests
were dressed in Hawaiian shirts and skirts or shorts with garlands of
flowers around their necks. I looked at the invitation again and realised
that I hadn’t read it properly. 4_________________ the bottom of the
invitation, in small print, the hosts clearly stated what type of clothes
we were expected to be wearing on that occasion.

Zadanie 2
COLOUR YOUR HOME
When we think about doing 1_________________ our home, we
usually concentrate on the furniture, carpets and curtains, but we
tend to ignore the need to choose suitable colours for the walls in
2_________________ of the rooms of the house.
Most interior designers agree that the choice of colours should
always be the starting point when it comes to decorating. But they
also say that since the days of having so 3_________________ choice
are gone, making the right decision which colour to choose for which
space seems an incredibly difficult thing to do. That’s why, before
you attempt to decorate any of the walls, you 4_________________
better learn some basic rules. For example, red is good for a diningroom;
but if you use it in the bedroom, it may actually stop you from
sleeping. Another example might be to apply yellow to cheer a place
up, especially one that doesn’t get much sunlight.

Zadanie 3
A CHOCOLATE TASTER
Being a chocolate taster sounds like a dream job, especially for
a chocoholic like me. I 1_________________ probably enjoy staying
at work all day long if my job just consisted of tasting chocolate
every single day. So what do you need to become a taster? The job
hardly requires any formal qualifications but many tasters usually
obtain a university 2_________________ such as a BSc or MSc in food
technology. They attend many workshops to develop their skills.
However, you can’t do the job effectively 3_________________ you
have an acute sense of taste and smell, as they are crucial in assessing
the product. Large companies have several tasters whose job is
to taste the chocolate in 4_________________ to determine whether
it’s too bitter or too sweet and also to comment on texture and the
visual impression. So, if you think you’re good at tasting different
flavours, you might be wise to consider it as a career

Zadanie 4
TWINS
It was great fun having an identical twin sister at school. We used
to dress in the same way, which 1_________________ our teachers
feel cross because they would mix us up and we rarely bothered
to correct them. On the other 2_________________, we were never
that harmonious at home. As very independent girls, we used to argue
at least once a day and we even had fights with 3_________________
other.
We exhibited the worst behaviour on our birthday and at
Christmas. Most people either bought us identical presents or one
to share between us and it used to infuriate us. Once we even told our
aunt that we would 4_________________ have received no present
than the same one. It took us a long time to understand that we
shouldn’t have behaved like that. We all laugh at it now but then we
were dead serious about that problem.

Zadanie 5
HITTING THE JACKPOT
A couple of years ago a dear friend of 1_________________ won the
lottery. As it happened, we had bought our lottery tickets together
but I wasn’t as lucky as Kate. As soon as I found out that she had hit the
jackpot, I rang Kate to congratulate her 2_________________ winning
quite a large amount of money.
At first, she didn’t want anybody to know about it and she insisted
on me accompanying her to pick up the cheque. When we arrived,
there were loads of reporters and she agreed to 3_________________
her photo taken, which later appeared in all the tabloids. Since then, she
has received hundreds of begging letters which really get her down.
Her life is a bit easier now but I know she still 4_________________ she
had kept her privacy.

Zadanie 6
A PERFECT CAMPSITE
I can’t imagine a summer holiday without spending at least
a couple of weeks camping in North Wales. Every single year I look
1_________________ to escaping problems at work and other
everyday preoccupations.
I always stay on a small campsite 2_________________ is run by
a family of farmers. The charm of this place is not that it provides all
kinds of tourist attractions. It doesn’t. On the contrary, the local way of
life is authentically simple and relaxing. As soon as you arrive, you feel
as 3_________________ you’re far away from the madding crowd and
you know you would like to stay there forever.
The campsite is set in a beautiful rural setting. It has its
4_________________ fishing lake and easy access to the woods. The
owners are extremely friendly and they always give newcomers a very
warm welcome.

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Zadanie 7
KARAOKE
For people 1_________________ me, who definitely can’t sing
but really love trying, there is one answer – karaoke. This form of
entertainment originated in Japan, where people generally enjoy
picking 2_________________ a microphone and singing after work or
at parties. However, in recent years, it has gained in popularity around
the world.
So, why did karaoke become so popular in the first place? Because
it gives people 3_________________ unique chance to sing wellknown
songs without the lead vocal, but with the lyrics displayed on
a screen. The changing colours indicate which words you should be
singing at any particular time.
Whenever I am invited to a party, I always ask the host
4_________________ they’re planning entertainment known as
a “karaoke session”. Whenever the answer is “yes”, I make sure to be
there. I know I can’t sing, but I can’t resist the temptation to do it!

Zadanie 8
HOW FAR CAN YOU THROW YOUR MOBILE?
If you have ever felt a desire to dispose of your mobile phone, you
should try it 1_________________ the Mobile Phone Throwing World
Championships, held annually in Finland. You can present yourself
individually or try your luck with two other people.
Depending on the category you’re in, there are different rules
and you are judged 2_________________ on distance or general
performance. One of the most important things to remember is that
you must 3_________________ step over the throwing area and the
phone must land within the throwing area. Otherwise, the jury may
disqualify the throw or the contestant.
The competition is described as a modern Finnish sport
4_________________ philosophy, according to the organisers, is
spiritual freedom from being available all the time. I guess that with
our constant need to use a mobile phone, it’s a good idea to “throw it
away” from time to time.

Zadanie 9
SCIENCE MUSEUM
I’ve always been 1_________________ science, especially space
exploration. So when I heard that a new science museum had been
opened by a group of astronauts, I didn’t hesitate and I visited its
webpage to check what kind of exhibitions had been put together.
Their description sounded 2_________________ fantastic that
I booked a ticket straightaway to make sure I would not spend any
precious time queuing at the ticket office.
Having got to the museum, I rushed to the department of space
exploration. To my mind, it was the best place to be and I could finally
experience what the job of a real astronaut is 3_________________.
Then, in the section about the Earth, I saw a film about Iceland and
even I watched an indoor geyser erupt.
I 4_________________ no doubt that such exhibitions make
people realise how powerful our planet is and in effect it helps them

respect our globe. I’m sure I’ll be back there soon

Zadanie 10
CANINE INTELLIGENCE
Research on canine intelligence has proved that dogs are brighter
than was previously thought. Not 1_________________ are they
brilliant at reading human expressions and body language, but also
at interpreting them. Apparently, they are much better at it even than
chimpanzees, which are 2_________________ closest relatives. In fact,
some dogs are able to understand up to 250 words, signs or signals.
Scientists believe that 3_________________ was taming and
domesticating dogs that have helped these special abilities to evolve.
For example, it has been proved that dogs can be trained to perform
complex tasks. Tests have shown that they can also count up to five.
The most intelligent breeds 4_________________ said to be Border
Collies and retrievers, whereas hounds and terriers – the least. They
just bark at everything.

Zadanie 11
IDENTITY THEFT
If somebody asked you to name the most valuable treasure you
possess, 1_________________ would you say it was? Most would
probably mention some personal belongings, but it’s our personal
information which should be most treasured and, therefore, securely
protected.
The problem of identity theft is not a completely new phenomenon
but 2_________________ now it hasn’t been widely discussed or even
fully explained. Indeed, people have pretended to be other people
throughout the centuries but now it is possible to collect our data in
a much 3_________________ efficient way. One reason why criminals
can get hold of our personal information is the fact that people tend
to be quite careless about their personal data. Some throw out bank
statements and official letters with their normal rubbish. To make
4_________________ worse, some use websites which are not
protected properly or share information about themselves online.

Zadanie 12
A CLOSE CALL
The night before the worst day of my life 1_________________ had
been terrible wind and heavy rain so I knew we would be busy
removing debris and fallen branches or the need to pump the water
out of people’s basements. 2_________________ I didn’t expect
though was that it would be me who would have to be rescued on
that shift.
Early in the morning, my team was called to check a building that
seemed to have moved because of the rain. The building looked quite
safe from the outside and we went inside to 3_________________
a better look. And then the building started collapsing around me.
I remember falling and when I woke up I realised that I was trapped.
Waiting for help seemed an eternity, but when I heard familiar voices
and saw dim lights, my face lit up with happiness 4_________________
my body was aching all over.