Matura nightmare

Matura nightmare

by Katarzyna Choroszy

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You wake up in the middle of the night with a splitting headache. You can't see anything first but after a while you realise you are in a tunnel.

Follow the light

Use the torch to find a clue

Take a seat and think

Your matura exam is coming and you still haven't revised a few topics. If you want to take it, you need to prove you're ready by solving a couple of very easy tasks. Look around the room. There are a few clues hidden in it. Good luck.

Sorry, you lost. Start again.

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lOOK AROUND THE ROOM

Science talk

A. What is this cup made of? B_ I’m not sure. Probably clay. I think it’s German. I believe it’s for tea.

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Use the magnifier to find a clue

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Science talk

A. Can I borrow your laptop? B._ Sorry, I never lend it to anyone. Of course, I’d love to borrow it. Sure, it’s already sold.

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Science talk

A. Can I borrow your laptop? B._ Sorry, I never lend it to anyone. Of course, I’d love to borrow it. Sure, it’s already sold.

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Science talk

A. What’s wrong with this printer? B_. Well, it’s a laser one. I’m afraid it’s not your scanner. Nothing, you forgot to switch it on.

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Passive voice

My parents haven’t used these tyres yet. These tyres _ yet. haven't been using haven't used haven’t been used

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Science talk

A. Why is your laptop plugged in? B. _ It’s broken. The battery doesn’t last very long. I’m offline at the moment.

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The fourth letter of the password is the one before V

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Science talk

. A. I don’t understand the instructions. B_ Why don’t you phone their helpline? Why? It’s so complicated. Really? For me it’s not very easy.

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Passive voice

John is repairing the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner _ by him. is repaired is repairing is being repaired

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Passive voice

She must use this chart. This chart _ by her. must used must be used must be using

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Passive voice

Kate was using this pen. This pen _ by her. was being used was used was using

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Passive voice

We didn’t use the lift yesterday. The lift _ by us. weren't used wasn’t used didn't use

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F 11

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Language functions

X. Could you put me up for just one night, please? Y. A. Sure, help yourself. B. Of course, I have a spare room. C. Certainly, I’m running out of cash. X. Thanks, that’s very kind of you.

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Language functions

X. Are you into fantasy movies? Y. A. Yes, I love them. B. Frankly, I can’t stand them C. I guess they are not bad. X. Me neither.

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Language functions

X Are you going to buy a new car next year? Y. A .I wish I had. My old one isn’t very reliable anymore. B. If only I could afford it!. C. Definitely not. The old one keeps on breaking down twice a week.

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Language functions

X Do they serve vegetarian dishes here?Y. A. Well, it says beef only. B. I haven’t got a clue. C. Absolutely. The chef loves vegetables. X. What a relief.

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Language functions

X This newspaper isn’t very objective. Y A. Yes. They surely try to show both sides of the issue. B. I couldn’t agree more. It’s obvious they support the Conservative Party. C. Oh yes. They certainly keep their standards very high. X. Well, to put it bluntly they are simply biased.

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Language functions

X Do you get on with your mother-in-law? Y. A. Not really. I don’t see eye to eye with her on bringing up children. B. Yes, we argue every day. C. Of course. She is always undermining me in front of my husband. X. I guess that’s typical.

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Language functions

X I wish I had never married Peter. Y. A. Yes, your marriage was certainly made in heaven. B. Don’t marry him then. C. You should have divorced him ages ago. X. You really think so?

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Language functions

The first letter of the password is M

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Animal idioms

1 We’ll never get to the theatre on time. The bus is moving at a _ pace. a) snail’s b) turtle’s c) snake’s

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Animal idioms

2 Don’s been preparing the house for his girlfriend’s visit all day. He’s been as busy as a/an _. a) rabbit b) bee c) ant

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Animal idioms

3 You opened a real can of _ by asking the Prime Minister how the Government is going to finance the project. a) sardines b) cola c) worms

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Animal idioms

4 When you are a teenager there are so many things you can take up. The world is your _. a) oyster b) mussel c) octopus

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Animal idioms

5 I find it hard to focus on my essay when the teacher is watching me like a/an _. a) hawk b) eagle c) owl

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Animal idioms

6. Hold your _. You still have lots of time to finish the project. a) dogs b) horses c) camels

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Animal idioms

7. Come on. She’s not going to marry Mark.They are twelve years old. It’s only _ love. a) puppy b) cub c) foal

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Animal idioms

8 I had _ in my stomach before the interview, but everything went well. a) mosquitos b) fish c) butterflies

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Animal idioms

9 I don’t believe he’s really sorry. It’s just _ tears. a) crocodile b) sheep c) rabbit

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Animal idioms

10 Would you ever agree to be a _ and test a new medicine? a) bunny b) guinea pig c) church mouse

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Under the bridge

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Grammar

While I ___ a picturesque cottage, I saw the bungalow. passed was passing pass

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Grammar

___ a huge car park in the middle of the city. There is Is there There are

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Grammar

The desk is __ the bed and the cupboard. over between under

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Grammar

Last year they ___ a beautiful villa __ the lake. rented, by rent, in rented, on

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Grammar

Why __ the phone on the chest of drawers? you put did you put put you

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Grammar

He __ the vase while he __ the table. broke, was laying was breaking, was lying broke, was lying

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In the fireplace

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Mini transformations

The burglars broke into our house. Our house __. broke into was broken into

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Mini transformations

There is a lot of traffic in the street. The street is _ very busy. really quiet.

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Mini transformations

This mansion is for rent. The mansion’s owner wants to _ it. let sell

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Mini transformations

This apartment is really huge. This apartment is_. air-conditioned really spacious

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Mini transformations

How much do you pay your landlord? How high _ ? are the bills is the rent

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The second letter of the password is A

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Food talk

Koleżanka właśnie poinformowała cię, że jest jest wegetarianką. Jak zareagujesz? That’s great. I prepared roast chicken. No problem. We have lots of ham. Don’t worry. The dumplings are with cheese filling.

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Food talk

Kolega oferuje ci filiżankę herbaty. Co odpowiesz? Yes, thank you. I’d love some. Yes, please. Too many. Yes, I’m all right.

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Food talk

Koleżanka nie jest pewna ile cukru trzeba kupić? Co odpowiesz? Just a few. Not too many Not too much.

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Food talk

Kelner pyta jaki stek ma dla ciebie przygotować. Lubisz dobrze wysmażony. Co mu odpowiesz? Well-fried. Well-done. Rarely.

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Food talk

Bardzo smakuje ci tort urodzinowy kolegi. Jak poprosisz o dokładkę? Can I have another helping, please? Could I have another birthday cake, please? I’d like an addition, please.

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walnuts

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Chatting

A. I’m going to my cousin’s wedding on Saturday. B. a) Great. You mustn’t forget to send me some photos. b) Congratulations! I hope you’ll be happy. c) What a pity. You shouldn’t worry.

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Chatting

A. I’m thirsty. B. a) Shall I get you a cola? b) You must get me some cola. c) Let’s go swimming.

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Chatting

A. Do you speak any foreign languages? B. a) Well, I shouldn’t study German. b) Well, I can speak a little French. c) Not really. I’m from Barcelona.

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Chatting

A. What should I wear? I’m going to be a bridesmaid. B. a) Well, you can wear a pair of jeans and a T-shirt. It’s not a big deal. b) I’m not sure, but you definitely must wear something casual. c) Well, you can’t wear a black suit, for sure.

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A brandy glass

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Friendly transformations

Don’t touch the oven. It’s hot. You __ the oven. MUSTN’T TOUCH DON’T HAVE TO TOUCH WON'T TOUCH

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Friendly transformations

Her singing isn’t as beautiful as her sister’s. She doesn’t sing __ as her sister. MORE BEAUTIFUL AS BEAUTIFULLY AS BEAUTIFUL

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Friendly transformations

It’s possible that she will be late. She __ late. MUST BE MIGHT BE SHOULD BE

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Friendly transformations

It was necessary for him to buy a new wedding ring. He __ a new wedding ring. MUST BUY COULD BUY HAD TO BUY

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The fifth letter of the password is right before S

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Paraphrases

The plot was so exciting. the soundtrack in the film the story the film told the cast of the film

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Paraphrases

Do you mind if I play some rock music now? Can you Is it ok if I Would you like me to

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Paraphrases

How long have you been reading this novel? When did you start How long were you When are you going to finish

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Paraphrases

Despite the rain, we really enjoyed the concert. It was sunny but Although it rained However it rained

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The third letter of the password is T

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Odd one out

CINEMA DIRECTOR THEATRE MUSEUM

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Odd one out

EXHIBITION COMEDY WESTERN THRILLER

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Odd one out

LANDSCAPE DANCE STILL LIFE PORTRAIT

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Odd one out

NEWSREADER NEWSFLASH PROGRAMME CHAT SHOW

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Odd one out

MAGAZINE NEWSPAPER REHEARSAL FRONT PAGE

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Look at the picture

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Use the typewriter to write the code

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Use the typewriter to write the code

ERROR :(

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Use the typewriter to write the code

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Use the typewriter to write the code

MA

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Use the typewriter to write the code

MAT

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Use the typewriter to write the code

MATU

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Use the typewriter to write the code

MATUR

Congratulations! Don't worry about your matura or any other exam. You'll do well. It was just a bad dream. You're awake now. Send this message to your teacher: "Practice makes perfect"

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Use the typewriter to write the code

MATURE

odd one out

SWIMMING HOCKEY SKATING SKIING

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odd one out

PITCH COURT RACKET RING

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odd one out

OPPONENT FAN SUPPORTER SPECTATOR

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a popular vegetable

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Conditionals

Imagine you __________ not to go to university ten years ago, what _______ now? decided, would you do decided, are you doing decide, will you do had decided, would you be doing

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Conditionals

If I _______ to set the alarm clock, I always ________ up late. had forgotten, would have got forget, get didn’t forget, would get don’t forget, wouldn’t get

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Conditionals

You are allergic to cats John. If you ______ of Fluffy (the cat), you ______ sneezing. But I know you love her too much. get rid, will stop get rid, stop got rid, would stop don’t get rid, will stop

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Conditionals

You ________ all this money , if you ___________to my advice. But you ignored it as usual. wouldn’t lose, listened won’t lose, listen wouldn’t have lost, had listened wouldn’t lose, had listened

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The sixth letter of the password is the fifth letter of the alphabet

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roboczy

Bardzo smakuje ci tort urodzinowy kolegi. Jak poprosisz o dokładkę? Can I have another helping, please? Could I have another birthday cake, please? I’d like an addition, please.

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