B1 EGZAMIN CERTYFIKACYJNY Z JĘZYKA ANGIELSKIEGO
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Reading comprehension Part 1

Read the text and decide if the sentences 1 – 6 are true (T) or false (F).

The gastrointestinal tract and associated organs are collectively called the digestive system. This
system is responsible for receiving food and breaking it down by using enzymes from the glands
and by the movement of the various parts of the intestinal tract; for absorbing these components into
the blood; and for eliminating undigested food and certain metabolic wastes from the body. The
alimentary canal extends from the mouth to the anus. It is a long tube varying in size and shape
depending on what function the particular part performs. The tract has a very good blood supply,
because food, once it is broken down, has to be absorbed into the blood stream.
The mouth contains the tongue and the teeth and communicates with the salivary glands situated
around it.
Behind the nose and the mouth is the pharynx. Leading from the pharynx is a muscular tube called
the oesophagus which passes down the thoracic cavity to the stomach.
The stomach lies below the diaphragm in the upper left side of the abdominal cavity. The opening
into the small intestine is called the pylorus and is closed by the pyloric sphincter. The small
intestine is a muscular tube coiled up in the abdominal cavity. It is divided into three parts: the
duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum. The large intestine, also a muscular tube but with the wider
lumen than the small intestine, is often called the colon. It is divided into several different parts: the
caecum, the ascending colon, the transverse colon, the descending colon, the rectum and the anal
canal.
The glands belonging to the digestive system are the salivary glands, the liver and the pancreas.
All the parts of the digestive system found in the abdominal cavity are either supported or slung in a
fold of peritoneum. The name mesentery is given to the fold of peritoneum which slings most of
the small intestine from the posterior abdominal wall.

1.

The digestive system is composed of the gastrointestinal tract and some glands.

2.

The main function of the system is to supply the tissues with digested food.

3.

The alimentary canal extends from the mouth to the rectum.

4.

The salivary glands communicate with the pharynx.

5.

The stomach is located in the upper part of the abdomen.

6.

All the parts of the digestive system are found in the abdomen.

Reading comprehension Part 2

Read the text and answer the questions 7 – 12. Choose a, b or c.

Food, dangerous food
Tired? Want something to drink? Get a Coke or another fizzy drink and feel the effects on your
mind and body!
We all do it, but for many English school kids, this is breakfast. More than 50,000 children who are
8 – 10 years old don't eat anything in the morning and come to school tired, empty and irritable.
And what are the hopes for healthy eating at school? Many schools now have a canteen where kids
have a choice. And so they decide to take pizza and chips instead of salad and fish. When you are
young, you think you will never die and don't care about 'adult' problems like obesity and heart
diseases. The Heart Foundation has just started a campaign to show that bad eating habits from our
childhood are often the most important causes of heart problems when we are older.

Modern eating habits are very destructive. Today's children are in more danger of heart diseases and
some forms of cancer than their parents and grandparents. They also have to decide which food to
choose, genetically modified or organic. In Britain today, the second option is becoming more and
more popular.
So where do we start if we want to eat in a healthy way?
First, we should eat normally but do a lot of physical exercises.
It is very hard to keep to a diet, and it's all too easy to start getting fat again. The best idea is to
exercise in the morning and not to eat snacks, especially late at night.
Second, if you eat meat, chicken and fish are much better than red meats. They're good for your
body and mind, too.
Third, we should remember that fizzy drinks, tea and coffee are all 'diuretics', which means that
they take water away from the body. Fizzy drinks also reduce the amount of healthy substances,
which the body can take from food. So if you suffer from headaches or a general lack of energy, try
putting away all those drinks and having lots of water instead. Sometimes your skin gets clearer and
your eyes start shining – so a healthy lifestyle means prettier looks, too!

7. More than 50,000 children in Britain
a) get a Coke for breakfast
b) get bad marks at school
c) come to school hungry

8. There is not much hope for healthy eating at school because
a) the food at the school canteen is not good.
b) children can choose what they want to eat.
c) there is no information which food is good.

9. The campaign started by the Heart Foundation shows the consequences of
a) obesity and heart diseases.
b) the problems of old age.
c) the children's behaviour.

10. Why are modern eating habits 'destructive'?
a) They cause more dangerous diseases.
b) They ruin the health of very young children.
c) They make people choose one type of food only.

11. For people who eat meat, it is best to
a) eat one meat only.
b) eat only certain meats.
c) do some exercise.

12. If we drink more water, we also
a) look better.
b) work harder.
c) have shiny skin.

Reading comprehension Part 3

Choose from the headings A - H the one which best fits each text (13 – 18). there are two
extra headings which you do not need to use.

A. THE LIFE AND WORK OF ANTHONY POWELL

B. SNAPSHOTS FROM ASIA
C. A CRIME AGAINST NATURE
D. NOT ONLY FOR MUSIC LOVERS
E. THE FORGOTTEN EMPIRE
F. THE PRE-HISTORIC CREATURE COMES TO LIFE
G. THE PRINCESS' WAEDROBE
H. ON THE COAST

13.

See the many rare instruments and original manuscripts by famous composers. The most

interesting exhibits include Stradivari's 1696 'Archinto' viola and a selection of traditional English
pianos.

14.

Come to see the dramatic return of the T.rex. Watch the newest animal model of the famous

dinosaur and remember to be careful not to attract its attention; with its new electronic senses the
model will be able to see the visitors.

15.

In a week the V&A opens a display of the clothes of the British Princess. The collection

includes some 50 outfits from royal robes to sporting clothes with the oldest dating back to 1896
and the latest purchased in 1938. the collection will be open for six months.

16.

They ruled over the largest ever empire in the Ancient Near East. Their kings created

fantastic architecture and laws rivalling those of most European civilization. Now you have a
chance to learn more about the forgotten empire from the British Museum's exhibition.

17.

All photography lovers can see the first comprehensive survey of Chinese photography and

videos from the past decade. Featuring 80 works by 40 artists this exhibition reflects the energy of
younger Chinese artists.

18.

An exhibition of photography by the National Trust and Magnum Photos presents pictures

cliffs and sea bird colonies as well as families having seaside fun.


Language elements Part 1

Fill in the gaps (19 – 30) with the correct alternative a, b or c.

How I got my dream job?
Are you still looking for your dream job? Don't give (19) ….. . Here's how three people achieved
their goals.

Mario Mendes. Now I (20) ….. something that I really enjoy. I'm part of a team (21) …..
develops new technologies. I work with intelligent, interesting people and occasionally get to travel
abroad. It wasn't easy getting my dream job but it was worth the effort. My advice? Decide (22) …
what your dream job is and what it involves. Learn about the job. Make contacts with companies
that could offer you chosen career. Make sure they know your strengths. You (23) ….. just get that
dream job.

Andy Collins. When I was a student, I (24) ….. $295 a week in cash working in a beach café. At
the time, it was dream job! (25) ….. I became a chef. It was hard work, I was often in a hot
kitchen for twelve hours a day, six days a week. But you have to know the meaning of hard work if
you (26) ….. to achieve your goals. I now own five restaurants around the US. My best advice is
to find out what your skills and talents are. People like (27) ….. things that come naturally to

them, so work and enjoy!

Sarah Cooper. I'd been working as a secretary (28) ….. three years when I decided to change my
career. My work was often boring and always busy. I started studying to become a teacher. It
certainly wasn't easy; I continued working full-time to pay for my training at night school. I was
(29) ….. most of the time, but after two years, I finally got my qualifications and resigned. I'm
now a primary school teacher and it's as (30) ….. as I imagined. So don't wait! Write a list of the
things that are stopping you from getting your dream job. Make a plan to deal with each thing.
There's always an answer.

19.

a) up b) over c) round

20.

a) 'm doing b) do c) did

21.

a) when b) that c) where

22.

a) luckily b) exact c) exactly

23.

a) may b) must c) can't

24.

a) earned b) paid c) cost

25.

a) Lately b) Late c) Later

26.

a) want b) will want c) would want

27.

a) done b) do c) doing

28.

a) since b) for c) in

29.

a) exhaust b) exhausting c) exhausted

30.

a) best b) better c) good

Language elements Part 2

Fill in the gaps (31-40) with the words from the box.

I was watching TV last night and there was an old programme on about 'Life in the future'. I read
that there (31) ….. to be a lot of programmes like that in the 1960's. The things they talked about
were the house of the future. Some of the ideas were really funny but I don't think (32) ….. of
them are now real. The TV came up from the floor but it wasn't colour and it wasn't as big
(33) ….. the TVs we have now. In the kitchen (34) ….. were robots and people (35) ….. eating
strange food from silver, plastic boxes but I (36) ….. not see a microwave cooker. There were
computers (37) ….. controlled the lights and heating but nobody had a computer to play games on
or send e-mails and of course, telephones were still big and black and not mobile. So, when people
ask me what I think (38) ….. happen in the future, I have to say, I (39) ….. not know. If we don't
all die because of the greenhouse (40) ….. , there will be inventions and ideas that we can't begin
to imagine.

a) as b )if c) there d) unless e) which f) did g) do h) will i) effect

j) used k) many l) were m) however n) popular o) had

Listening Part 1

Listen to five people and decide if the sentences 41 – 45 are true (T) or false (F).

41.

Speaker 1 wants to be a professional website designer.

42.

Speaker 2 wants to move to the city.

43.

Speaker 3 has an interesting but badly-paid job.

44.

Speaker 4 dreams of becoming a fashion designer.

45.

Speaker 5 would like to live and work in the country.

Listening Part 2

Listen to an interview with a volcanologist. For questions 46 - 52 choose the best answer a, b
or c.

46.

The most amazing thing about volcanoes is the fact that:

a) they have enormous power.
b) they can kill a lot of people very quickly.
c) they can erupt at any time.
47.

The idea that the moon affects volcanic eruptions is:

a) old
b) recent
c) impossible
48.

Mount Etna is called the 'Friendly Giant' because:

a) it's big
b) everyone has heard of it.
c) it seldom kills people.
49.

Mount Etna has killed:

a) 73 people
b) 3,000 people
c) 69 people
50.

Mount Fuji in Japan is the:

a) 5

th

volcano on that site

b) 1

st

volcano on that site

c) 3

rd

volcano on that site

51.

Mount Fuji:

a) isn't very popular for Japanese tourists
b) has about 400 visitors a day
c) has about 400.000 visitors a year
52.

The first volcano to have the name 'Vulcanus' was:

a) Vesuvius
b) Mount Etna
c) Mount Fuji

Writing

Write a letter to a friend. Tell them about something in your life at the moment (work, school,
social life, hobbies, news).



Answer key.

Reading 1
1.

F

2.

T

3.

T

4.

F

5.

T

6.

F

Reading 2
7.

c

8.

b

9.

c

10.

a

11.

b

12.

a

Reading 3
13.

d

14.

f

15.

g

16.

e

17.

b

18.

h

Language elements 1
19.

a

20.

a

21.

b

22.

c

23.

a

24.

a

25.

c

26.

a

27.

c

28.

b

29.

c

30.

c

Language elements 2
31.

j

32.

k

33.

a

34.

c

35.

l

36.

f

37.

e

38.

h

39.

g

40.

I

Listening 1
41.

F

42.

F

43.

F

44.

T

45.

T

Listening 2
46.

c

47.

a

48.

c

49.

a

50.

c

51.

c

52.

b

B1
1. Talk to your partner about the following topic. Ask questions and answer your partner's
questions.

Your good and bad habits.

2. Read the text. What do you think about the presented problem? Discuss it with
your partner.

How not to die before you get old.

Chiako is active and healthy. She gets up at 7.00 a.m. Every day and goes for a brisk walk. Three
times a week she plays gate-ball – a popular national sport – with her friends. There is nothing
unusual about this, except that Chiako is 102 years old. She is not alone – there are hundreds of
centenarians who lead healthy lives like this in Okinawa.

Okinawa is a group of Japanese islands between Japan and Taiwan. Near a beach, there is a large
stone with the following proverb:'At 70 you are still a child; at 80 you are just a youth; and at 90, if
the ancestors invite you into heaven, ask them to wait until you are 100, and then you might
consider it'.

Okinawans manage to stay slim in old age by eating a low-calorie diet which consists of three
quarters plant food and one quarter animal food. They eat seven servings of fruit and vegetables
every day and they stop eating when they are 80% full. They also keep physically active by dancing,
doing martial arts, walking and gardening. In other words, they do things they enjoy.

Okinawans have developed a stress-resistant personality. Nobody is in a hurry, timetables are non-
existent, and there is always tomorrow. Hundreds of people, both young and old, go to the beach
every day to watch the spectacular sunsets. In Okinawa there is always time to watch the sun set.

As well as large extended families, Okinawans have strong networks of friends. When someone is
ill and doesn't come to work, a neighbour will always knock on their door to find out how they are.

There's no magic pill. If you keep fit, if you have good friends, a healthy diet and a stress-free
lifestyle, you will live longer. It's as simple as that!



3.

Find a solution to the presented situation. Discuss it with your partner.

You and your partner are going to take part in the meeting on the healthy lifestyle.
What are you going to talk about?