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Ćwiczenia

Ćwiczenie 1.

Używając podanych w nawiasie spójników i dodając odpowiednie znaki inter-
punkcyjne, utwórz zdania złożone. W niektórych przypadkach konieczna jest
zmiana kolejności podanych zdań.

Przykład:

You may not be getting enough body-building protein. Following a strict vegetarian
diet may be harmful, (as)

Folio wing a strict vegetarian diet may be harmful as you may not be getting enough
body-building protein./As you may not be getting enough body-building protein,
following a strict vegetarian diet may be harmful.

1. A lot of effort goes into fighting terrorism. It still poses a great threat to the whole

world, (although)

2. They have limited financial resources. Many parents are ready to invest a lot of

money in educating children, (despite)

3. They are afraid of revenge. Victims often refrain from informing the police

about being attacked by hooligans, (because)

4. Considerable advances are being made in machine translation. The complex-

ities of grammar and ambiguities of meaning cannot be dealt with by
computers, (but)

5. Many educated people stick to eating junk food. Healthy eating is promoted by

the mass media, (in spite of the fact that)

6. If you really want to be a good professional, you will become one. You may not

be a born teacher, (however)

7.1 like the first part of the trilogy most. Matrix Revolutions may be Hollywood

special effects at its best, (nevertheless)

8. Nursing homes have made the lives of the elderly easier. They are also a

source of frustration and loneliness, (while)

9. Now tourism is becoming available to a great number of people. It once used

to be the privilege of the wealthy, (even though)

10. It is always advisable to do some practice tests in preparation for a language

exam. You familiarize yourself with the format of the test exercises, (so that)

Ćwiczenie 2.

Uzupełnij poniższe zdania jednym z podanych spójników:

even though, otherwise, considering, in view of the fact, as, however, whereas, the
moment, in addition to, although, because

Przykład:

Punctuation is a potential minefield, ____________________ very often it is less

about simple rights and wrongs and more about personal preferences.
Punctuation is a potential minefield, because very often it is less about simple
rights and wrongs and more about personal preferences.

1. Many children love watching science fiction films, _______ , ________ ____

adults often hate them.

2. _______________________________being patient, kind and fair, a teacher

should be responsible and caring.

3. ______________________________ the mansion is surrounded with tall fir

trees, the large windows let in a lot of sunshine.

4. Eating fast food may be a convenient option for very busy people,

_______________________________________ , in the long run it may lead

to serious health problems.

5.__________________ __________________________ modern cities become

more and more polluted, many people are moving out to live in the country.

6.________________________________ . _______Patricia is a hard-working

and well organized person, she tends to be uncooperative and self-centred.

7.____________________________________________ how many difficulties

must be dealt with when you settle in a foreign country, emigration seems to be
an option only for those who are psychologically very strong.

8.____________________________________________ the children saw the

shadow move, they screamed and ran away.

9. The driver is always supposed to follow the road signs, _________________

he may get into trouble.

10._____________________________________ that Polish doctors working in

hospitals are severely underpaid, many have given up state jobs and now run
their own private surgeries.

Ćwiczenie 3.

Przepisz poniższe zdania, zmieniając spójnik zapisany pogrubioną czcionką na
inny, podany w nawiasie, dokonując przy tym wszelkich koniecznych zmian, tak
aby nowo utworzone zdanie było w pełni poprawne.

Przykład:

Teenagers can be aggressive towards peers, ridicule them and make them feel
inferior, (not only... but also)

Teenagers can not only be aggressive towards peers, but also ridicule them and
make them feel inferior.

1. School uniforms seem to be a relic of the past, but in some prestigious private

schools pupils are still required to wear them, (even though)

2. In Asia and in Europe, a number of new products claim to facilitate weight loss

without the hassle of actual effort, (as well as)

3. To run distant learning courses, instructors must know their subject and

understand technology implementation and be ready to provide student
services, (apart from)

4. The twentieth century can be considered an era of technology revolution, and

the twenty-first century is supposed to be a period of information technology
revolution, (while)

5. The video has not replaced the cinema because the big screen, special sound

effects and peculiar atmosphere are still appreciated by many, (the reason)

Ćwiczenie 4.

Posługując się elipsą, używając imiesłowów i/lub odpowiednich spójników
połącz podane zdania proste i utwórz zdania złożone tak, jak w podanych przy-
kładach.

Przykłady:

Victor is not very tall. He has got blue eyes. He has got very short hair. He wears
glasses. He looks like a true intellectual.

Victor, who has blue eyes and very short hair, wears glasses, which makes him
look like a true intellectual.

Joanna is a very sociable person. She loves both going to and organising parties.
Being a very sociable person, Joanna loves both going to and organising parties.

1. Leo is a tall young man. He has got curly brown hair. His eyes are large and

almond-shaped. All this makes him look very macho.

2. Olivia is a charming girl. She is in her late teens. She is short but she is slim.

She has got wavy red hair. She has got bright green eyes. She has got a small
straight nose.

3. Amelia is a girl otaverage height. She has got very fair straight hair. She has

got large blue eyes. She has got dimples in her face. She looks like an angel,
especially when she smiles.

4. Ronald has got a rough, weather-beaten face. There are wrinkles on his face.

He has got a big greyish beard and a bushy moustache.

5. My late grandmother was a devoted nurse. She was always cheerful. She was

ready to help everyone in need.

Ćwiczenie 5.

Dobierz w pary słowa/wyrażenia o podobnym znaczeniu, a następnie wpisz je
w odpowiednie rubryki tabeli:

With lots of love;

ask;

I haven't heard from you for ages;

Things have changed for the worse, I'm afraid;

irritate;

stop;

I was wondering if you could provide me with the relevant information;

We can gladly put you up fora night or two;

If by any chance he turns up;

Regrettably, matters have deteriorated considerably;

inquire;

The film can be recommended to all horror film lovers;

Can you send me the information that I need;

later;

We will be very glad to offer you accommodation;

Should he make an appearance;

cease;

Yours faithfully;

I have not received any reply from you;

get on one 's nerves;

subsequently;

I can say that all those keen on horrors will like the film.

Ćwiczenie 6.

Określ, czy wyrażenia i zwroty zapisane pogrubioną czcionką należą do formal-
nego, czy nieformalnego stylu, a następnie zastąp wyrażenia formalne nieformal-
nymi lub na odwrót, jak w przykładzie.

Przykład:

Thanks a lot (informal) forttie information on sightseeing tours in yourcity.

formal: I am very grateful for the information on sightseeing tours in your city.

/I would like to thank you very much for the information on sightseeing tours in your

city.

1. Hi! How are you? (_______________ ) I am writing to ask you for some advice

concerning the subjects I should choose forthe school leaving examination.

2. Please find enclosed an advertisement ( _________________________ ),

which you may find interesting.

3. You'll all love this book. ( ___________________ ) It is fantastic.

4. The ancient arcade is one of the most impressive landmarks of the city.

(__________________ )

5. Well, you'll do wisely if you deal with this matter quickly, otherwise

I'll simply have to take you to court. (_________________)

Ćwiczenie 7.

Wzorując się na przykładzie, dopisz właściwe uzasadnienie dla myśli przed-
stawionej w każdym z podanych zdań, wykorzystując argumenty zasugerowane
w nawiasach.

Przykład:

Mr Winter is a very friendly and good-hearted neighbour. (I was in bed with flu last
autumn, he did the shopping and offered to walk my dog: a true sacrifice for an
elderly gentlemen)

Mr Winter is a very friendly and good-hearted neighbour. When I was in bed with flu
for two weeks last autumn, he not only did the shopping for me but also offered to
walk my dog, which was a real sacrifice for an elderly gentleman.

1. Monika is a genuine animal lover.

(sponsoring beavers in our town zoo; feeding stray cats; a volunteer in the local
animal shelter)

2. Sara is a true career woman.

(works very hard; her ambition: to become a CEO in the firm; no boyfriend -
believes in devoting all her attention and affection to professional development)

3. Albert is rather eccentric.

(dyes his hair different colours; wears striped ties; in winter when it is very cold
puts on an artificial fur coat; no girlfriend)

4. Gabriel has a real weakness for ice-cream.

(his favourite dessert, eaten all year round; he is always ready to have some;
future-an ice-cream factory)

Ćwiczenie 8.

Na podstawie hasłowo ujętych myśli przedstawionych poniżej, napisz pełny
akapit, stanowiący część rozwinięcia rozprawki. Możesz dowolnie zmieniać po-
dane frazy i wyrażenia, ważne jest jedynie ujęcie w tekście wszystkich podanych
zagadnień.

1. Young people think marriage is unnecessary:

• wedding costs a lot; the money can be invested in a more sensible way
• some privileges lost: single mothers pay reduced kindergarten fees
• official, institutional bonds spoil relationships, so living together without a

marriage certificate is a better option

2. Dieting-an obsession nowadays:

• no magazine without articles on some miracle diet (you eat a lot and lose a

couple of pounds every week)

• diets: a favourite topic at parties and social meetings
• some are very knowledgeable about different diets and excited to share with

others what they know

3. The Internet is an invaluable resource:

• a true mine of info
• entertainment - access to films, music, games
• sharing problems (chat lines) helps in improving one's mood

4. Extreme sports should not be banned:

• infringement of individual freedom
• why stop those who find pleasure & relaxation in sky-diving, rock-climbing,

or paragliding

• how to decide which sports are extreme (white water rafting vs. canoeing)
• accidents also happen when you do 'safe' sports (squash players notoriously

injury-prone)

5. Do the young really read less now?

Not really:

• they do not read novels, but they read magazines, comics, thrillers
• they read when they surf the net: even when chatting on-line
• in the old days not much to do in free time; now a wide selection and reading

chosen less often (merely a sign of progress)

Ćwiczenie 9.

Oto list Anny do emerytowanego angielskiego nauczyciela o nazwisku Rodgers,
na którego kurs Anna uczęszczała w czasie letniego pobytu w Wielkiej Brytanii.
Podkreśl w liście słowa lub fragmenty, które nie odpowiadają stylowi tego typu
tekstu i zastąp je właściwymi zdaniami/frazami z podanej listy. Pierwsza zamiana
została zrobiona jako przykład.

a) Let me first apologise for not having written sooner.
b) With very best wishes,
c) I hope you will accept this as an excuse for my not writing,
d) I look forward to hearing from you,
e) I promise,
f) in the least pleased,
g) truly exhausting, h)
refuse,

i) / would like to thank you very much, j)
suggested.

Dear Mr Rodgers,

I'm very sorry I haven't written for ages but so many things have been

going on that I have been busier than ever. Thanks a million for your most
kind letter and for your concern about my progress in English. Harry Potter

and the Order of the Phoenix

is on my bedtime shelf, though, I must admit,

sometimes I manage to read just a couple of sentences and I fall asleep.
But I remember my promise and I am trying to read English books. I have
very good marks in English, so I believe you can be proud of me.

The final year at high school has proved a real killer. There are tests and

revisions every week. I'm afraid some teachers seem to think theirs is the
most important school subject. As a result, I am studying from dawn till
dusk.

In fact, my History teacher had this idea that I should take part in the

contest about the history of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. Although I
was not over the moon with the idea, I knew I should not turn it down. The
more so that he had copied the study materials and was ready to spend
extra time with the prospective participants. Luckily, I was the winner in the
first round of the competition and then I was second in the semi-finals! The
finals are held on May 2nd, so please keep your fingers crossed for me. If I
am one of the ten lucky winners, I will automatically become a student at
the Jagiellonian. I spend most of the time reading learned books about the
history of the university, and, of course, revising, writing essays etc. for
other subjects.

Now you know why I've taken so long to put pen to paper. You have my

word that I will let you know about the results of the competition in May.
Can't wait for your news.

Lots of love,

Yours,

Anna

Ćwiczenie 10.

Adam wrócił z czterotygodniowego pobytu w Chester w Wielkiej Brytanii.
Postanowił napisać dwa listy. Jeden do państwa White, u których mieszkał w
czasie pobytu, drugi zaś do swojego rówieśnika z Brazylii o imieniu Vinicius,
którego poznał na kursie języka angielskiego.

Uzupełnij obydwa listy podanymi wyrażeniami, odpowiednio je dobierając w
zależności od stylu listu.

Maybe I'll decide on;

Too bad;

I haven't yet made up my mind;

Take care;

It has always been my dream to study;

was OK;

Thank you very much for;

With best wishes;

I hope I will get a chance;

was quite alright;

It'd be great;

Thanks for;

I hope you are in good health;

I haven't yet decided on;

Let me know what's up;

I'd like to thank you once again;

Ul. Słoneczna 31/12
30-987 Kraków
Dear Mr and Mrs White,

Poland

1. _____________________________ for the kindness I experienced

when staying with you in Chester. I enjoyed the discussions we had at
dinner time and will certainly remember the farewell supper, which Mrs

White prepared. 2. _________________________ the beautiful album of

the city which you gave me. It will be a nice memento of my time in Chester.

The trip back 3.__________________________ , even though the bus

had a flat tyre, so there was a three-hour delay. The day after my arrival,
my parents and I left for the mountains, so I managed to get some rest
before the school year began.

In fact, this year at school is quite challenging, as I'm taking the school

leaving exams. 4. ______________________________________ all the

subjects I will be taking the exams in, though English is the obvious choice.

5. _________________________ medicine, but the competition is tough

and my parents would rather I chose a less demanding career.

6. _________________________ to meet you again. As I said, I would

very much like to come to study at Chester School of English again next
summer. My sister, who is 16, is also thinking of going to England and
signing up for a language course. I will be in touch if we go to England.
Hopefully, we will be able to book accommodation with you.

7. ________________________ .

8. ________________________ and kind regards,

Adam Kwieciński

Hi,

9. _______________________________ the postcard from London.

10. ___________________________the Queen was not there. Surely,

next time you'll be more lucky, Vini.

My trip back 11. ______________________ . The bus had a flat tyre,

so I arrived three hours late. Luckily, the next day after my arrival my
parents and I went to the mountains for a couple of days. It was great.
The weather was fantastic and I went for long lonely walks in the forest.

How's your school? Things look tough here. All teachers talk about

nothing else but tests and revisions. Is it the same in Brazil?

12. ________________________ as to the exams, but I know I will be

taking English. 13. ______________________ medicine, or something

less ambitious. And you? What are you going to study?

14. _________________________ to meet in Chester next summer,

don't you think? Maybe my sister will be coming too; she is 16 and is not
bad company. I'm sure you'll get to like each other.

The night walks we took along the Roman walls in Chester were great

fun, especially the day we met Britta and Lisa. By the way, have you
heard from them? I haven't.

15. ______________________________ and don't study too much!

That's at least what I'm trying to do.

16. ____________________________________ .

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Till next time,

Adam