Prepositions B2 Przyimki B2

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Prepositions of time 1

Wyrażenia przyimkowe wskazujące na relacje w czasie 1

Uzupełnij krzyżówkę odpowiednimi przyimkami lub wyrażeniami przyimkowymi.

Następnie odpowiedz na pytanie poniżej.

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13. Jakie słowo jest ukryte w krzyżówce? _______________

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When I was 10, I was not afraid of anything. But it was _______ _______ _______ (3 words). Now, I’m petrified of spiders.

2.

_______ my performance, the microphone stopped working. What a shame!

3.

_______ going to school I had to tidy my room. Today our grandparents were picking us from school and I didn’t want to be ashamed when they enter my room.

4.

_______ _______ (2 words) my sister is preparing for matura exam, she would like to study medicine and it is a challenge to pass the exam with flying colours.

5.

We have an exam in January, that is _______ _______ _______ (3 words).

6.

‘What is an egg hunt?’ – ‘It is a fun game in which decorated eggs are hidden for children to find. Egg hunts usually take place _______ _______.’ (2 words)

7.

We should be ready with the exercise _______ a few minutes.

8.

People are afraid to visit a cemetery _______ _______. (2 words) When the clock strikes twelve, they come out in goose pimples.

9.

The Logans didn’t arrive at their bed and breakfast _______ 11 p.m.

10. _______ Monday morning I am supposed to be working hard, being as busy as a bee.

11. The rooster usually wakes us up _______ _______ (2 words), it’s a ritual, every day at the same time.

12. Janet has had her new mobile phone _______ December.

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Prepositions of time 2

Wyrażenia przyimkowe wskazujące na relacje w czasie 2

By, during, until, while Przyimek by stosujemy w znaczeniu „przed”, „nie później niż”: You have to decide by the end of the week.

Przyimek during oznacza „podczas”; umieszczamy go przed rzeczownikiem lub wyrażeniem rzeczownikowym: We saw the British Museum during our visit to England.

Wyraz while oznacza „podczas gdy” i jest spójnikiem, który umieszczamy na początku zdania podrzędnego: My brother was doing his homework while I was reading a book.

Przyimek until oznacza „do jakiegoś momentu”: Joe kept knocking on the door until his uncle opened it.

Popraw przyimki w poniższych zdaniach jeśli to konieczne. Niektóre ze zdań są bezbłędne.

1.

I haven’t seen my cousin since ages.

2.

At the end, they lived happily, getting on well with one another.

3.

John has to wait until his mother comes back from work, then he can visit his friends.

4.

Mark finishes his work in noon.

5.

When you go to the theatre you should be there on time.

6.

What was she doing while her exchange visit to England? Did she make friends there?

7.

Our class had a great time during a summer camp in Italy.

8.

Susan won’t start her studies until October.

9.

‘You should be back home until 10 p.m.,’ said Mike’s mother.

10. I’m afraid the manager will have to wait for the report by tomorrow.

11. The children were terribly noisy during the break.

12. Could you stay with my baby while my husband returns from work?

13. During she was preparing for the rehersal, the director came in.

14. The voucher you got from them is valid by June.

15. Jeff should be back from holidays until 5th July.

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Matura Tasks 1

Sample compositions: formal letters Przykłady wypowiedzi pisemnych: listy formalne

Zapoznaj się z tematem wypowiedzi pisemnej, a następnie uzupełnij brakujące przyimki w liście z reklamacją produktu.

W zeszłym tygodniu kupiłeś(-aś) najnowszy model telefonu. Niestety telefon nie działa tak, jak powinien. Napisz list z reklamacją do kierownika sklepu, w którym przedstawisz swoje propozycje rozwiązania problemu i poprosisz o rekompensatę za niedziałający sprzęt.

Dear Sir, I am writing to complain 1. ______ a mobile phone I bought 2. ______ your online shop last week. It was the newest CSY556. Unfortunately, the phone does not work properly and I am really disappointed 3. ______ it.

The phone does not charge 4. ______ a proper way. Although the producer claims that a fully charged battery should last 5. ______ two days, the phone works only 6. ______ three hours. To make matters worse, the volume button is broken. When it comes 7. ______ the internet connection, I cannot surf the internet, as it does not connect 8. ______ Wi-Fi 9. ______ my home or 10. ______ hot spots 11. ______ the city. As I travel a lot 12. ______ my job and I have to check some data online every couple 13. ______ hours, 14. ______ the internet I am not able to work 15. ______ a quick and efficient way that I am supposed to.

As I need this phone 16. ______ day-to-day phone calls, I hope that you will take my request 17. ______ consideration. I think that the faulty battery and Wi-Fi cannot be repaired. Therefore, I would be satisfied if you exchanged the phone I bought 18. ______ a new one. Otherwise, I believe that I am entitled 19. ______ a full refund.

The phone cost £199. Moreover, I would like to get 20. ______ least a 20% discount 21. ______ a single purchase 22. ______ your shop 23. ______ the inconvenience caused.

I trust that this matter will receive your immediate attention.

I am looking forward 24. ______ your prompt reply.

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Zapoznaj się z tematem wypowiedzi pisemnej, a następnie uzupełnij zdania, wykorzystując podane w nawiasach wyrazy w odpowiedniej formie. Nie należy zmieniać kolejności podanych wyrazów, trzeba natomiast – jeżeli to konieczne – dodać inne wyrazy, tak aby otrzymać logiczny i poprawny list do władz uczelni.

Studiujesz w Anglii i mieszkasz w akademiku. Dowiedziałeś(-aś) się, że władze uczelni chcą zaadaptować budynek, w którym mieszkasz, na pomieszczenia nowego wydziału.

Napisz list do władz uczelni, w którym wyrazisz swój protest i zaproponujesz inne rozwiązanie tej sytuacji.

Dear Sirs, I am writing 1. ___________________ (express / disapproval / decision) adapting Nutford Hall into a new department building. It is my firm belief that it 2. ___________________ (have / profound / consequence) whole university community.

First of all, over one 3. ___________________ (hundred / person / live / hall / residence) that you are 4. ___________________ (plan / transform / new) department. Most of them started studying this year and 5. ___________________ (have / least / three / more / year / ahead / they). There is a mix of undergraduates and postgraduates who constitute a vibrant community. Moreover, Nutford Hall was renovated only last year, finally 6. ___________________ (create / excellent / live / condition / both / couple) and single students. All the residents 7. ___________________ (be / full / satisfy / standard / live), and 8. ___________________ (complaint / building / decrease / number) drastically.

9. ___________________ (shadow / doubt), a new department building is needed as the number of students is increasing. However, 10. ___________________ (I / be / opinion / demolish) the abandoned swimming pool and building a new complex 11. ___________________ (consist / office / laboratory) would be a better solution.

12. ___________________ (addition / one / eyesore / campus) would disappear.

All things considered, 13. ___________________ (reason / faculty / decision) to convert Nutford Hall seem to be unclear as it is easier to seek funding and build new department offices 14. ___________________ (site / abandoned / swimming pool). As regards Nutford Hall, 15. ___________________ (standpoint / all / resident), please do not make any hasty decisions that can have 16. ___________________ (negative / devastating / effects / many) students’ lives.

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Matura Tasks 5

Paraphrases with key word 1 Parafrazy ze słowem kluczowym 1

Wykorzystując wyrazy podane drukowanymi literami, uzupełnij każde zdanie z luką, tak aby zachować sens zdania wyjściowego. W każdą lukę można wpisać maksymalnie pięć wyrazów, wliczając wyraz już podany. Wymagana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna i gramatyczna wpisywanych fragmentów zdań. Uwaga: nie zmieniaj formy podanych wyrazów.

1.

The building company is going to demolish this old block of flats tomorrow.

DOWN This old block of flats is going _________________________ tomorrow.

2.

By the end of the camping holidays, our supplies had come to an end.

OF By the end of the camping holiday, we _________________________ supplies.

3.

It is common knowledge that we should stop eating so much fast food.

DOWN It is common knowledge that we should _________________________ so much fast food.

4.

The performance was cancelled due to the actor’s illness.

OF The performance was cancelled _________________________ the actor’s illness.

5.

This dish is so salty that I can’t eat it.

FOR This dish is _________________________ eat.

6.

The secretary’s office needs a new, faster printer.

IN The secretary’s office _________________________ a new, faster printer.

7.

Sue and Mark didn’t open their wedding gifts until after all the guests had left.

BEFORE Sue and Mark waited until all the guests _________________________ their wedding gifts.

8.

My mum prides herself on her award-winning cakes.

OF My mum _________________________ award-winning cakes.

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9.

I haven’t heard from my ex-boyfriend for a very long time and I miss him.

IN My ex-boyfriend _________________________ for a very long time and I miss him.

10. My brother George threw the toy car away because it was faulty.

OF The toy car was faulty, so my brother George decided _________________________ it.

11. Helen almost missed her last flight.

IN Helen was just _________________________ the last flight.

12. My cousin Jane could speak three languages almost fluently when she was eight.

OF My cousin Jane could speak three languages almost fluently _________________________ eight.

13. Albert moved to Vienna after finishing his musical studies.

SINCE Albert _________________________ he finished his musical studies.

14. The paintings look very much alike that you can’t tell them apart.

BETWEEN The paintings look very much alike that you can’t _________________________ them.

15. My friend is worried that after his illness he won’t be able to keep up with his work.

WITH My friend is worried that after his illness he’ll _________________________ his work.

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in the past

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at Easter

11. at dawn

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During

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in

12. since

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Before

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at midnight

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At present

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until

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in a month

10. On

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for

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during

11. (correct)

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In

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at

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13. While

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at

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by

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10. until

15. by

17. into

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List z reklamacjÄ… produktu 1.

about

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in

10. with

18. with

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with

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in

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for

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to

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via

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List do władz uczelni 1.

to express my disapproval of the decision about

2.

will have profound consequences for the

3.

hundred people live in the hall of residence

4.

planning to transform into a new

5.

have at least three more years ahead of them

6.

creating excellent living conditions both for couples

7.

are fully satisfied with the standard of living

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complaints about the building have decreased in number

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Without a shadow of doubt

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10. I am of the opinion that demolishing 11. consisting of offices and laboratories 12. In addition, one of the eyesores at the campus 13. the reasons for the faculty’s decision 14. on the site of the abandoned swimming pool 15. from the standpoint of all the residents 16. negative and devastating effects on many

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to be pulled down

10. to get rid of

18. spontaneous

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had run out of

11. in time to catch/take;

19. adventurous

3.

cut down on (eating)

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because of

12. at the age of

21. nutritious

5.

too salty for me to

13. has been/lived in

22. cautious

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is in need of

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had left before

in time for

Vienna since 14. tell the difference

opening; had left

between

before they opened

15. curious

8.

is proud of her

16. religious

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hasn’t been in touch

17. mysterious

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20. disastrous

23. poisonous 24. triplet 25. tricycle 26. unilateral

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