Grupa A Klasa .................... Liczba punktów ...... / 103 p.

Imię ..................................................................................

Edukacja - baza zadań

1 Write a ‘for and against’ essay. ( ... / 10 p.)

W systemie edukacji oprócz szkół państwowych istnieją szkoły prywatne. Napisz rozprawkę przedstawiającą
zalety i wady szkół państwowych i prywatnych.

Wypowiedź powinna zawierać od 200 do 250 wyrazów i spełniać wszystkie wymogi typowe dla formy
wskazanej w poleceniu.
2 Use one word to complete all three sentences in each set. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. __________
• I’ve read all the _____ books three times, so I should do well in the exam.
• How useful is it nowadays for children to learn to use a _____ square?
• My dad got a great _____ of tools for his birthday.

2. __________
• The exam _____ contained 15 questions in total, but I only had time to answer 12 of them.
• My grandad is the only person I know who reads a _____ every day.
• Can you pass me a sheet of _____ so that I can make some notes?

3. __________
• She’s got a very _____ complexion and gets sunburnt easily.
• I don’t think it’s very _____ that the other group were given extra time for the test.
• We headed out in _____ weather, but it quickly changed and soon started raining.

4. __________
• My two sons tend to _____ out their shoes within only a few months.
• I remember that we had to _____ school uniform all through primary school.
• My mum doesn’t like it when I _____ my hair very short.

5. __________
• Be careful of the _____ between the train and the platform edge.
• I’d love to take a _____ year, but I don’t know how I’d pay for it.
• There is still a large _____ in our understanding of how the brain works.
3 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Use a maximum of five words ( ... / 5 p.)
including the word provided but do not change its form.
1. There is a surprising number of students who quit college after their first year.
DROP
There is a surprising number of students who ______________________________ college after their
first year.
2. ‘You must hand in your essay by next Friday’, the teacher told me.
DEMANDED
The teacher ______________________________ my essay by the following Friday.
3. I wish I had participated in the school play.
TAKE
It’s a shame I ______________________________ the school play.
4. They have made changes to the exam format three times in the last two years.
CHANGED
The exam format ______________________________ three times in the last two years.
5. I suppose it’s possible he forgot that the meeting is today.
MIGHT
I suppose ______________________________ that the meeting is today.

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4 Match the headings (A-E) to the texts (1-4). There is one extra heading you do not need to use. ( ... / 4 p.)
Text 1
A new after-school club has been set up for all those interested in how to write software code. This club is
open to anyone with an interest in computers, even those who have no previous experience. The aim of the
club is to introduce the basic concepts of coding, and to familiarise you with the most popular platforms used
for writing your own software. Most of the work will be done on computers individually, but some project
work will also be set. This is the ideal way to learn more about the world of programming, and who knows,
you may end up working as a software developer in the future.

Text 2
If you’re into sports and keeping fit, then we have just the thing for you. Our club brings together pupils of
different ages to raise money for projects that aim to help elderly residents from the local area. We do
sponsored runs and walks in the surrounding hills, and have already raised thousands of pounds for charity.
The club is open to anyone who is interested, you just need to bring along a positive attitude and the
motivation to do something for others.

Text 3
Interested in sports but need a challenge at the same time? What about joining our orienteering club? We
organise events all over the county at different levels of difficulty, from beginners to advanced runners. We
will teach you how to use a compass and a map to find your way around quickly and precisely. You will get
fit, as well as training your powers of observation and developing an eye for detail.

Text 4
Come along to the culture club to explore more from the world of art and music. We will expose you to a
variety of styles and genres, as well as teach you more about the history of music and art in general. Our
special guests will talk to you about their varied experiences from communities in different parts of the
country, and we will also invite pupils from various schools around the city to join in our sessions.
A. EXERCISE YOUR BODY AND BRAIN AT THE SAME TIME
B. WORK OUT TO HELP OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
C. LEARN A NEW SKILL FOR A FUTURE CAREER
D. EXPAND YOUR CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION
E. INTEGRATE WITH PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS
1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____
5 Choose the correct option A, B or C to complete the sentences. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. It would be good to learn it by ___ so that you can recall it more easily.
A. heart B. head C. memory
2. I’m going to major ___ psychology when I go to uni.
A. at B. of C. in
3. I’ll put in some extra work this weekend to ___ up on what I missed.
A. swot B. catch C. jog
4. The ___ curriculum hasn’t changed for over ten years.
A. state B. core C. prompt
5. If possible, I’d like to ___ the classes in the evening.
A. attend B. study C. graduate
6 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. Living away from home at a ___ school would be awful.
A. boarding B. compulsory
2. I got a chance to play an instrument by joining a ___ at school.
A. band B. choir
3. You should ___ through the exams. You’ve studied so hard.
A. sail B. break
4. I’d really like to ___ research into animal behaviour.
A. make B. do
5. Be careful not to ___ behind now or you’ll have too much material to cover later.
A. stay B. fall

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7 Write a blog post. ( ... / 10 p.)

Brałeś/-aś udział w kursie przygotowania do egzaminów maturalnych. Napisz o tym na swoim blogu.
W swoim wpisie:
• napisz, dlaczego wybrałeś/-aś ten kurs,
• opisz, jak wyglądały zajęcia,
• napisz, jakie korzyści dał ci ten kurs,
• zachęć innych do udziału w podobnym kursie.

Rozwiń swoją wypowiedź w każdym z czterech podpunktów, pamiętając, że jej długość powinna wynosić od
80 do 130 słów.
8 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. Use a maximum of four words ( ... / 5 p.)
in each gap including the words provided.

1. I really (not / mind / study) ______________________________ this weekend because the weather is
going to be terrible.
2. When I was at school, we (not / use / do) ______________________________ as many tests as you do
now.
3. I’m afraid we (not / afford / send) ______________________________ Lena to the private school because
it’s too expensive.
4. Tell me, why (you / decide) ______________________________ to take a gap year when you finished
school?
5. The semester was (lot / easy) ______________________________ than I thought it would be.
9 Choose the correct options to complete the dialogues. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. X: Have you done all your exams yet?
Y: ___
X: Oh, that will be a relief.
A. Not yet, even though they’re not.
B. Not yet, but they’ll be over soon.
C. Not yet, because I wouldn’t.
2. X: Yann, do you think you could wipe the board for me?
Y: __
X: That’s very kind of you.
A. Sure, I’ll be there at assembly.
B. Sure, I’ve been present.
C. Sure, I’d be happy to.
3. X: Are you enjoying your English literature course?
Y: __
X: Maybe you can change next semester.
A. Not really, I wish I’d taken something else.
B. Not especially, I’d prefer not to.
C. Not that much, I didn’t have to.
4. X: Grandad, were you ever caught playing truant?
Y: __
X: Lucky you!
A. No, I always got away with it.
B. No, I was often excluded.
C. No, I usually got good grades.
5. X: When do you think we can retake the test?
Y: __
X: Oh, I hope it will be soon.
A. There’s probably a class at that time.
B. Before we manage to finish it.
C. In a week or two I would imagine.

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10 Read the text. Complete gaps 1–4 with sentences A–E. There is one extra sentence. ( ... / 4 p.)

Home is no place for homework

We’ve all had to do it, and for sure very few of us have enjoyed it, but there’s no way to avoid it. What am I
talking about? Homework, of course. Spending all day at school in lessons can be hard enough, but when you
add on assignments to be completed at home it can get exhausting. (1) ___ No wonder pupils have a hard
time getting up in the morning for school if they had to spend a few hours working away the previous
evening.

Many countries have tried to limit the amount of work that is expected of pupils outside school time. One
way they have achieved this is by making sure that pupils have a regular school day of the same length with
more or less the same number of lessons. (2) ___ It also means that teachers have enough time to ensure
pupils learn the material and have a chance to practise it during class time.

The advantages are that pupils can focus on their learning, and they are also able to work together on subject
material. (3) ___ Weaker pupils can benefit from interacting with their stronger classmates, while the ones
who are better at a given subject reinforce their own knowledge even further. This is much better than pupils
sitting at home alone wondering if they are really doing an assignment in the right way.

So let’s take homework and put it where it belongs – in the bin. I’m joking of course, there has to be a place
for some amount of homework, but let’s not go over the top and put pupils under more stress than they
already are. (4) ___ They may find that an interest develops into something that is useful later on in life, or
even a career. So please, teachers, keep homework to a minimum and give us some free time.
A. This means pupils know what to expect on any given day, and can pace themselves over the week.
B. Not everyone has the right conditions at home for doing assignments.
C. Instead of relaxing you have to sit down at your desk and write an essay.
D. Hobbies can be just as important as academic subjects, and pupils should have time for them after school.
E. This is beneficial because not every child has the same ability in every subject.
1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____
11 Choose the correct option A, B or C to complete the sentences. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. Maybe we could revise ___ the exams together.
A. for B. of C. at
2. Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll ___ the test. It wasn’t that hard.
A. pass B. sit C. take
3. Remember to ___ attention to what the teacher says.
A. play B. pay C. set
4. That’s right, you attend ___ school before you go to secondary school.
A. nursery B. primary C. library
5. I wonder if the ___ has locked up the school for the night.
A. lecturer B. teacher C. caretaker
12 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. I think I’ve left my notebook in my ___ at school.
A. canteen B. locker
2. Have you got a ___ I can borrow? I need to correct a mistake.
A. stapler B. rubber
3. Do you think we can ___ the last maths lesson of the year?
A. skip B. wipe
4. I attended a ___ on sociology this week that was fascinating.
A. lecture B. graduate
5. Why do we have to ___ the names of all these rivers?
A. memorise B. concentrate

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13 Write a blog. ( ... / 10 p.)

Jedziesz na letni kurs językowy do Wielkiej Brytanii. Napisz o tym na swoim blogu.
W swoim wpisie:
• napisz, dlaczego wybrałeś/wybrałaś miasto w którym odbywa się kurs,
• wspomnij, jak wyglądała procedura aplikacyjna,
• napisz jaki miałeś/miałaś cel zapisując się na ten kurs,
• poproś o porady tych, którzy brali udział w podobnych kursach.

Rozwiń swoją wypowiedź w każdym z czterech podpunktów, pamiętając, że jej długość powinna wynosić od
100 do 150 słów.
14 Match the words A-G with the definitions 1-5. There are two extra words. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. This is when all the pupils at school meet at the beginning of the school day.
2. This is when you use secret notes to help you pass an exam.
3. This means that you have to do something; that something is necessary.
4. This is where teachers at school rest between lessons.
5. This means that someone expects you to do a lot of work or studying.
A. staffroom
B. compulsory
C. nursery
D. assembly
E. cheat
F. demanding
G. tuition
15 Complete the text with the correct form of the words in brackets. ( ... / 5 p.)
What kind of course would you like to attend? You can do a more general subject, or you can (1) __________
(SPECIAL) in one particular area. Maybe you want to become an (2) __________ (ECONOMY) and make
(3) __________ (PREDICT) about what will happen in the future. Or you could study (4) __________
(GENE) so that we understand our body better and can learn to treat serious diseases. You could even study a
(5) __________ (THEORY) subject such as advanced maths or philosophy and develop ideas that help us
create a better world for everyone.

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16 Read the text and choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete the sentences. ( ... / 5 p.)
The clock on the far wall is ticking. You look around at the fifty or so other students all busily scribbling
away. There’s not long to go and you still have three difficult questions to answer. You need to focus and stop
biting the end of your pen. This is a scenario most of us have experienced, with better or worse outcomes, but
what are the benefits of holding timed exams for large groups of students at the same time? And what impact
does this have on levels of academic achievement generally?
One thing is for certain, exams have been used as a method for testing knowledge for a very long time, and
they are likely to continue to be used for the foreseeable future. The obvious advantages of such a system are
that it is easy to implement and manage, as well as providing a standard form of assessment that enables
students to be compared to one another. Exams are also a great motivator when it comes to ensuring students
remember and process large amounts of data. This can be especially useful in subjects where the memorising
of facts is essential, such as medicine or physics. Another very down-to-earth argument for exams is that they
are relatively cheap to organise due to the limited amount of time teacher or lecturers have to spend in the
actual exam room.
On the other hand, there are voices that are critical of exams for a number of reasons. The principal argument
is that it is unfair to base the evaluation of a student’s work over an entire semester or year on a two- or three-
hour exam. Such critics point out that in the world of work, you are highly unlikely to be judged on a yearly
basis using a similar system. It is rather the sum of your work over the year as a whole that is taken into
account, not how you performed on a random day in early summer. Additionally, while the exam format may
be ideal for those who thrive under pressure, for others it can be a terrible ordeal. Research has shown that
nervousness can account for a 5 to 10% drop in performance across the student population. This figure is of
course the average, meaning that some students could be facing 20-25% lower grades due to stress factors.
So what is the solution? Today, many educational institutions implement so-called continuous assessment,
whereby students are graded over the course of the year. The rationale behind this is that it provides a better
picture of an individual’s ability overall, rather than a snapshot of what they are capable of on a single
occasion. The only downside is that teachers may be tempted to award higher marks in order to give students
a better chance. This has been seen in situations when so-called predictive grades have been applied. Perhaps
the best solution is to combine the two so as to exploit the benefits of both approaches.
1. The exam format is good because
A. students get better results.
B. it has been used for many years.
C. it is simple to administer.
D. the general standard is higher.
2. Exams are an effective way of
A. teaching subjects such as medicine.
B. motivating students to study.
C. improving students’ memories.
D. making some subjects more popular.
3. One criticism of exams is that
A. they don’t take into account the time of year.
B. the points system used is unfair.
C. the results often don’t add up.
D. they do not reflect the world of work.
4. Nervousness during exams
A. does not affect some people.
B. affects the majority of students.
C. makes all exam results lower.
D. can help boost performance.
5. The disadvantage of continuous assessment is that
A. teachers always give their students higher marks.
B. it does not give a picture of a student’s true ability.
C. students can receive better grades than they deserve.
D. it is easy to predict what grades students will get.

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17 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. She went to a ___ school so she only saw her parents during the holidays.
A. vocational B. boarding
2. I need to join these two sheets of paper; do you know where the ___ is?
A. set square B. stapler
3. I’d love to come out, but I have to ___ for my biology test tomorrow.
A. revise B. retake
4. My brother often handed ___ essays late when he was at school.
A. up B. in
5. What are your plans after you ___ from college?
A. attend B. graduate
18 Read the text and match paragraphs 1-5 with headings A-F. There is one extra heading. ( ... / 5 p.)
1 ____
How do universities where you live do most of their teaching? If you’ve yet to start a course, then you may
well not know the answer. It’s worth finding out though for the subject you would like to study, as it could
affect how well you do on the course and how much you enjoy your time as a student. For some, large lecture
halls for over two hundred students are their ideal environment, and they feel at home with others around
them. For others, it might be their worst nightmare, making it hard to focus on the learning process itself.
2 ____
So what are the advantages of traditional lectures? First of all, they enable universities to provide an
education to significant numbers of students. Dividing them into smaller groups is simply not possible from
both an organisational and financial point of view. Lectures also encourage independence from students, as
they are required to take notes and organise their learning themselves. This is an important skill, and proves
extremely useful later in the workplace.
3 ____
Another option are seminars for smaller groups of students. The benefit of these is that students can actively
participate in discussions, exchanging opinions and developing their debating skills. Lecturers are also able to
provide more attention focused on each individual student, which in theory should result in better
performance and greater satisfaction from the course. This is a costly option though that only highly
prestigious or private universities can afford.
4 ____
The third option, which has developed rapidly in recent years, is online classes. The obvious advantage here
is that you can attend from wherever you are in the world, providing you have good internet access. However,
there are several drawbacks, for example not being able to respond to the lecturer or other students effectively
due to delays in transmission or technical problems. Another criticism is that online classes are simply
lectures without the face-to-face contact, which to some extent is true.
5 ____
The answer as to which form of studying is best is a combination of all of the above. A course based entirely
on lectures lacks the personal contact of smaller groups, while a fully online course is missing the social
aspect of being a student. You are unlikely to get to know your fellow students very well, and you cannot
have experiences together that will help you to feel more integrated. After all, a big part of life on campus is
socialising and entertainment, and no student would want to miss out on those.
1. . A. The chance to travel.
2. . B. The personal touch.
3. . C. Lectures are not for everyone.
4. . D. The ideal solution.
5. . E. An emphasis on self-study.
F. Available anywhere.

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Grupa B Klasa .................... Liczba punktów ...... / 103 p.
Imię ..................................................................................

Edukacja - baza zadań

1 Write a ‘for and against’ essay. ( ... / 10 p.)

W systemie edukacji oprócz szkół państwowych istnieją szkoły prywatne. Napisz rozprawkę przedstawiającą
zalety i wady szkół państwowych i prywatnych.

Wypowiedź powinna zawierać od 200 do 250 wyrazów i spełniać wszystkie wymogi typowe dla formy
wskazanej w poleceniu.
2 Use one word to complete all three sentences in each set. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. __________
• I’ve read all the _____ books three times, so I should do well in the exam.
• How useful is it nowadays for children to learn to use a _____ square?
• My dad got a great _____ of tools for his birthday.

2. __________
• The exam _____ contained 15 questions in total, but I only had time to answer 12 of them.
• My grandad is the only person I know who reads a _____ every day.
• Can you pass me a sheet of _____ so that I can make some notes?

3. __________
• She’s got a very _____ complexion and gets sunburnt easily.
• I don’t think it’s very _____ that the other group were given extra time for the test.
• We headed out in _____ weather, but it quickly changed and soon started raining.

4. __________
• My two sons tend to _____ out their shoes within only a few months.
• I remember that we had to _____ school uniform all through primary school.
• My mum doesn’t like it when I _____ my hair very short.

5. __________
• Be careful of the _____ between the train and the platform edge.
• I’d love to take a _____ year, but I don’t know how I’d pay for it.
• There is still a large _____ in our understanding of how the brain works.
3 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Use a maximum of five words ( ... / 5 p.)
including the word provided but do not change its form.
1. There is a surprising number of students who quit college after their first year.
DROP
There is a surprising number of students who ______________________________ college after their
first year.
2. ‘You must hand in your essay by next Friday’, the teacher told me.
DEMANDED
The teacher ______________________________ my essay by the following Friday.
3. I wish I had participated in the school play.
TAKE
It’s a shame I ______________________________ the school play.
4. They have made changes to the exam format three times in the last two years.
CHANGED
The exam format ______________________________ three times in the last two years.
5. I suppose it’s possible he forgot that the meeting is today.
MIGHT
I suppose ______________________________ that the meeting is today.

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4 Match the headings (A-E) to the texts (1-4). There is one extra heading you do not need to use. ( ... / 4 p.)
Text 1
A new after-school club has been set up for all those interested in how to write software code. This club is
open to anyone with an interest in computers, even those who have no previous experience. The aim of the
club is to introduce the basic concepts of coding, and to familiarise you with the most popular platforms used
for writing your own software. Most of the work will be done on computers individually, but some project
work will also be set. This is the ideal way to learn more about the world of programming, and who knows,
you may end up working as a software developer in the future.

Text 2
If you’re into sports and keeping fit, then we have just the thing for you. Our club brings together pupils of
different ages to raise money for projects that aim to help elderly residents from the local area. We do
sponsored runs and walks in the surrounding hills, and have already raised thousands of pounds for charity.
The club is open to anyone who is interested, you just need to bring along a positive attitude and the
motivation to do something for others.

Text 3
Interested in sports but need a challenge at the same time? What about joining our orienteering club? We
organise events all over the county at different levels of difficulty, from beginners to advanced runners. We
will teach you how to use a compass and a map to find your way around quickly and precisely. You will get
fit, as well as training your powers of observation and developing an eye for detail.

Text 4
Come along to the culture club to explore more from the world of art and music. We will expose you to a
variety of styles and genres, as well as teach you more about the history of music and art in general. Our
special guests will talk to you about their varied experiences from communities in different parts of the
country, and we will also invite pupils from various schools around the city to join in our sessions.
A. LEARN A NEW SKILL FOR A FUTURE CAREER
B. EXPAND YOUR CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION
C. WORK OUT TO HELP OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
D. EXERCISE YOUR BODY AND BRAIN AT THE SAME TIME
E. INTEGRATE WITH PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS
1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____
5 Choose the correct option A, B or C to complete the sentences. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. It would be good to learn it by ___ so that you can recall it more easily.
A. memory B. head C. heart
2. I’m going to major ___ psychology when I go to uni.
A. of B. in C. at
3. I’ll put in some extra work this weekend to ___ up on what I missed.
A. catch B. jog C. swot
4. The ___ curriculum hasn’t changed for over ten years.
A. core B. prompt C. state
5. If possible, I’d like to ___ the classes in the evening.
A. graduate B. study C. attend
6 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. Living away from home at a ___ school would be awful.
A. compulsory B. boarding
2. I got a chance to play an instrument by joining a ___ at school.
A. choir B. band
3. You should ___ through the exams. You’ve studied so hard.
A. break B. sail
4. I’d really like to ___ research into animal behaviour.
A. do B. make
5. Be careful not to ___ behind now or you’ll have too much material to cover later.
A. fall B. stay

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7 Write a blog post. ( ... / 10 p.)

Brałeś/-aś udział w kursie przygotowania do egzaminów maturalnych. Napisz o tym na swoim blogu.
W swoim wpisie:
• napisz, dlaczego wybrałeś/-aś ten kurs,
• opisz, jak wyglądały zajęcia,
• napisz, jakie korzyści dał ci ten kurs,
• zachęć innych do udziału w podobnym kursie.

Rozwiń swoją wypowiedź w każdym z czterech podpunktów, pamiętając, że jej długość powinna wynosić od
80 do 130 słów.
8 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. Use a maximum of four words ( ... / 5 p.)
in each gap including the words provided.

1. I really (not / mind / study) ______________________________ this weekend because the weather is
going to be terrible.
2. When I was at school, we (not / use / do) ______________________________ as many tests as you do
now.
3. I’m afraid we (not / afford / send) ______________________________ Lena to the private school because
it’s too expensive.
4. Tell me, why (you / decide) ______________________________ to take a gap year when you finished
school?
5. The semester was (lot / easy) ______________________________ than I thought it would be.
9 Choose the correct options to complete the dialogues. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. X: Have you done all your exams yet?
Y: ___
X: Oh, that will be a relief.
A. Not yet, because I wouldn’t.
B. Not yet, even though they’re not.
C. Not yet, but they’ll be over soon.
2. X: Yann, do you think you could wipe the board for me?
Y: __
X: That’s very kind of you.
A. Sure, I’ve been present.
B. Sure, I’d be happy to.
C. Sure, I’ll be there at assembly.
3. X: Are you enjoying your English literature course?
Y: __
X: Maybe you can change next semester.
A. Not that much, I didn’t have to.
B. Not especially, I’d prefer not to.
C. Not really, I wish I’d taken something else.
4. X: Grandad, were you ever caught playing truant?
Y: __
X: Lucky you!
A. No, I was often excluded.
B. No, I always got away with it.
C. No, I usually got good grades.
5. X: When do you think we can retake the test?
Y: __
X: Oh, I hope it will be soon.
A. In a week or two I would imagine.
B. Before we manage to finish it.
C. There’s probably a class at that time.

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10 Read the text. Complete gaps 1–4 with sentences A–E. There is one extra sentence. ( ... / 4 p.)

Home is no place for homework

We’ve all had to do it, and for sure very few of us have enjoyed it, but there’s no way to avoid it. What am I
talking about? Homework, of course. Spending all day at school in lessons can be hard enough, but when you
add on assignments to be completed at home it can get exhausting. (1) ___ No wonder pupils have a hard
time getting up in the morning for school if they had to spend a few hours working away the previous
evening.

Many countries have tried to limit the amount of work that is expected of pupils outside school time. One
way they have achieved this is by making sure that pupils have a regular school day of the same length with
more or less the same number of lessons. (2) ___ It also means that teachers have enough time to ensure
pupils learn the material and have a chance to practise it during class time.

The advantages are that pupils can focus on their learning, and they are also able to work together on subject
material. (3) ___ Weaker pupils can benefit from interacting with their stronger classmates, while the ones
who are better at a given subject reinforce their own knowledge even further. This is much better than pupils
sitting at home alone wondering if they are really doing an assignment in the right way.

So let’s take homework and put it where it belongs – in the bin. I’m joking of course, there has to be a place
for some amount of homework, but let’s not go over the top and put pupils under more stress than they
already are. (4) ___ They may find that an interest develops into something that is useful later on in life, or
even a career. So please, teachers, keep homework to a minimum and give us some free time.
A. Not everyone has the right conditions at home for doing assignments.
B. Instead of relaxing you have to sit down at your desk and write an essay.
C. This is beneficial because not every child has the same ability in every subject.
D. This means pupils know what to expect on any given day, and can pace themselves over the week.
E. Hobbies can be just as important as academic subjects, and pupils should have time for them after school.
1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____
11 Choose the correct option A, B or C to complete the sentences. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. Maybe we could revise ___ the exams together.
A. at B. for C. of
2. Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll ___ the test. It wasn’t that hard.
A. take B. sit C. pass
3. Remember to ___ attention to what the teacher says.
A. set B. play C. pay
4. That’s right, you attend ___ school before you go to secondary school.
A. primary B. library C. nursery
5. I wonder if the ___ has locked up the school for the night.
A. caretaker B. teacher C. lecturer
12 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. I think I’ve left my notebook in my ___ at school.
A. locker B. canteen
2. Have you got a ___ I can borrow? I need to correct a mistake.
A. rubber B. stapler
3. Do you think we can ___ the last maths lesson of the year?
A. wipe B. skip
4. I attended a ___ on sociology this week that was fascinating.
A. graduate B. lecture
5. Why do we have to ___ the names of all these rivers?
A. concentrate B. memorise

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13 Write a blog. ( ... / 10 p.)

Jedziesz na letni kurs językowy do Wielkiej Brytanii. Napisz o tym na swoim blogu.
W swoim wpisie:
• napisz, dlaczego wybrałeś/wybrałaś miasto w którym odbywa się kurs,
• wspomnij, jak wyglądała procedura aplikacyjna,
• napisz jaki miałeś/miałaś cel zapisując się na ten kurs,
• poproś o porady tych, którzy brali udział w podobnych kursach.

Rozwiń swoją wypowiedź w każdym z czterech podpunktów, pamiętając, że jej długość powinna wynosić od
100 do 150 słów.
14 Match the words A-G with the definitions 1-5. There are two extra words. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. This is when all the pupils at school meet at the beginning of the school day.
2. This is when you use secret notes to help you pass an exam.
3. This means that you have to do something; that something is necessary.
4. This is where teachers at school rest between lessons.
5. This means that someone expects you to do a lot of work or studying.
A. cheat
B. nursery
C. compulsory
D. tuition
E. demanding
F. staffroom
G. assembly
15 Complete the text with the correct form of the words in brackets. ( ... / 5 p.)
What kind of course would you like to attend? You can do a more general subject, or you can (1) __________
(SPECIAL) in one particular area. Maybe you want to become an (2) __________ (ECONOMY) and make
(3) __________ (PREDICT) about what will happen in the future. Or you could study (4) __________
(GENE) so that we understand our body better and can learn to treat serious diseases. You could even study a
(5) __________ (THEORY) subject such as advanced maths or philosophy and develop ideas that help us
create a better world for everyone.

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16 Read the text and choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete the sentences. ( ... / 5 p.)
The clock on the far wall is ticking. You look around at the fifty or so other students all busily scribbling
away. There’s not long to go and you still have three difficult questions to answer. You need to focus and stop
biting the end of your pen. This is a scenario most of us have experienced, with better or worse outcomes, but
what are the benefits of holding timed exams for large groups of students at the same time? And what impact
does this have on levels of academic achievement generally?
One thing is for certain, exams have been used as a method for testing knowledge for a very long time, and
they are likely to continue to be used for the foreseeable future. The obvious advantages of such a system are
that it is easy to implement and manage, as well as providing a standard form of assessment that enables
students to be compared to one another. Exams are also a great motivator when it comes to ensuring students
remember and process large amounts of data. This can be especially useful in subjects where the memorising
of facts is essential, such as medicine or physics. Another very down-to-earth argument for exams is that they
are relatively cheap to organise due to the limited amount of time teacher or lecturers have to spend in the
actual exam room.
On the other hand, there are voices that are critical of exams for a number of reasons. The principal argument
is that it is unfair to base the evaluation of a student’s work over an entire semester or year on a two- or three-
hour exam. Such critics point out that in the world of work, you are highly unlikely to be judged on a yearly
basis using a similar system. It is rather the sum of your work over the year as a whole that is taken into
account, not how you performed on a random day in early summer. Additionally, while the exam format may
be ideal for those who thrive under pressure, for others it can be a terrible ordeal. Research has shown that
nervousness can account for a 5 to 10% drop in performance across the student population. This figure is of
course the average, meaning that some students could be facing 20-25% lower grades due to stress factors.
So what is the solution? Today, many educational institutions implement so-called continuous assessment,
whereby students are graded over the course of the year. The rationale behind this is that it provides a better
picture of an individual’s ability overall, rather than a snapshot of what they are capable of on a single
occasion. The only downside is that teachers may be tempted to award higher marks in order to give students
a better chance. This has been seen in situations when so-called predictive grades have been applied. Perhaps
the best solution is to combine the two so as to exploit the benefits of both approaches.
1. The exam format is good because
A. students get better results.
B. it has been used for many years.
C. the general standard is higher.
D. it is simple to administer.
2. Exams are an effective way of
A. motivating students to study.
B. teaching subjects such as medicine.
C. improving students’ memories.
D. making some subjects more popular.
3. One criticism of exams is that
A. they don’t take into account the time of year.
B. the points system used is unfair.
C. they do not reflect the world of work.
D. the results often don’t add up.
4. Nervousness during exams
A. does not affect some people.
B. affects the majority of students.
C. makes all exam results lower.
D. can help boost performance.
5. The disadvantage of continuous assessment is that
A. teachers always give their students higher marks.
B. students can receive better grades than they deserve.
C. it does not give a picture of a student’s true ability.
D. it is easy to predict what grades students will get.

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17 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. ( ... / 5 p.)
1. She went to a ___ school so she only saw her parents during the holidays.
A. boarding B. vocational
2. I need to join these two sheets of paper; do you know where the ___ is?
A. stapler B. set square
3. I’d love to come out, but I have to ___ for my biology test tomorrow.
A. retake B. revise
4. My brother often handed ___ essays late when he was at school.
A. in B. up
5. What are your plans after you ___ from college?
A. graduate B. attend
18 Read the text and match paragraphs 1-5 with headings A-F. There is one extra heading. ( ... / 5 p.)
1 ____
How do universities where you live do most of their teaching? If you’ve yet to start a course, then you may
well not know the answer. It’s worth finding out though for the subject you would like to study, as it could
affect how well you do on the course and how much you enjoy your time as a student. For some, large lecture
halls for over two hundred students are their ideal environment, and they feel at home with others around
them. For others, it might be their worst nightmare, making it hard to focus on the learning process itself.
2 ____
So what are the advantages of traditional lectures? First of all, they enable universities to provide an
education to significant numbers of students. Dividing them into smaller groups is simply not possible from
both an organisational and financial point of view. Lectures also encourage independence from students, as
they are required to take notes and organise their learning themselves. This is an important skill, and proves
extremely useful later in the workplace.
3 ____
Another option are seminars for smaller groups of students. The benefit of these is that students can actively
participate in discussions, exchanging opinions and developing their debating skills. Lecturers are also able to
provide more attention focused on each individual student, which in theory should result in better
performance and greater satisfaction from the course. This is a costly option though that only highly
prestigious or private universities can afford.
4 ____
The third option, which has developed rapidly in recent years, is online classes. The obvious advantage here
is that you can attend from wherever you are in the world, providing you have good internet access. However,
there are several drawbacks, for example not being able to respond to the lecturer or other students effectively
due to delays in transmission or technical problems. Another criticism is that online classes are simply
lectures without the face-to-face contact, which to some extent is true.
5 ____
The answer as to which form of studying is best is a combination of all of the above. A course based entirely
on lectures lacks the personal contact of smaller groups, while a fully online course is missing the social
aspect of being a student. You are unlikely to get to know your fellow students very well, and you cannot
have experiences together that will help you to feel more integrated. After all, a big part of life on campus is
socialising and entertainment, and no student would want to miss out on those.
1. . A. An emphasis on self-study.
2. . B. The ideal solution.
3. . C. Available anywhere.
4. . D. The chance to travel.
5. . E. The personal touch.
F. Lectures are not for everyone.

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