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Grupa B

Zadanie 1

1. maternity ward
2. registry office
3. stand up to
4. till/until the cows come home
5. an unearthly hour
6. soft spot for
7. run errands

Zadanie 2

1. cot
2. prom
3. sibling
4. hectic
5. dump
6. descendant
7. godparent

Zadanie 3

1. Extended
2. custody
3. binge-watch
4. browsing
5. socialise
6. raised

Grupa A

Zadanie 1

1. change a nappy/diaper
2. housewarming party
3. silent treatment
4. the small hours
5. back in the day
6. have a crush
7. distant relatives

Zadanie 2

1. midwife
2. bouquet
3. offspring
4. frugal
5. fast
6. ancestor
7. triplets

Zadanie 3

1. brought
2. scanning
3. foster
4. hit
5. immediate
6. orphan

Test

Grupa A

Zadanie 1

1. financially dependent
2. go out/go out with friends/meet friends/spend time with friends/leave the house
3. a good idea / a good plan/a good decision
4. enough time/ a chance
5. get on better/feel better/feel happier / argue less

Zadanie 2

1D, 2A, 3E, 4B,...

Informal Email to a Friend About a New Hobby

Dear Mark,

I hope you are doing well! I am writing to tell you that I have recently started a new hobby: photography. First of all, I decided to try it because I wanted to capture beautiful landscapes during my weekend trips.

Since you are great at taking photos, do you think a basic smartphone is enough or should I buy a professional camera? Also, could you recommend a good online course or a YouTube influencer for beginners? I feel a bit lost with so many options.

In my opinion, the best advantage of photography is that it makes you explore new places and enjoy nature, but buying the equipment can be quite expensive nowadays. Please let me know what you think because your advice is very important to...

Relative Clauses: Key Usage

• Who / That: People
• Which / That: Things
• Where: Places
• When: Times
• Whose: Possession

Example: Arguiñano, where I celebrated my event, is a great restaurant (extra information).

Defining Clauses

She is the girl who I met in N.Y.; She is the girl whose father…; She is the girl that…

Non-Defining Clauses (Extra Information)

These complement another sentence and are set off by commas.

Modal Verbs: Functions and Usage

• Ability in the Past: (was/were) Be able to; Could
• Advice: Should
• Obligation: Must; Have to
• Lack of Obligation: Don’t have to
• Certainty: True (Must) / Impossible (Can’t)
• Possibility: May; Might; Could
• Polite Request: Would you...?
• Prohibition: Mustn't
• Permission: Can I...?; May I...?; Could I...?

Modals in the Past: Modal

Unit 9 Test A: English Language Practice

Grammar

1. Verb Forms & Tenses

1. 'm leaving
2. 'll be spending
3. go
4. 've never visited
5. went
6. wasn't living

2. Conjunctions & Modals

1. that
2. unless
3. shouldn't have
4. would
5. whose

3. Sentence Transformation & Usage

1. You mustn't buy souvenirs made of animals.
2. The tour guide told us not to change our money at the hotel.
3. How many times did you travel by plane last year?
4. The hotel room had been booked.
5. If we hadn't missed the last boat, we would have visited the Statue of Liberty.

4. Advanced Grammar Concepts

1. You can't have seen Katie because she's away this week.
2. Tourists who visit Florida often go to Miami.
3. If we had stayed at a campsite, it would have been a cheaper holiday.
4. Our destination was changed at the last minute.

Vocabulary

1.

Vocabulary Exercises

1. Ariketa

• 1) Due, delayed
• 2) Sharp, on time
• 3) Deadline, take your time
• 4) Brief, drag on

2. Ariketa

• 1) Off
• 2) Stood
• 3) Drives
• 4) On
• 5) Short
• 6) No

3. Ariketa

• 1) Undergraduate
• 2) Field
• 3) Hired
• 4) Internship
• 5) Full-time
• 6) Staff
• 7) Dull
• 8) Hardworking
• 9) Overtime
• 10) Praises

Grammar Exercises

1. She is thought to be a positive role model by many fans.
2. Our friends in Canada are being sent some Christmas cards by us.
3. The meeting may not have finished yet.
4. She can't have seen us.
5. My friend asked me why I hadn't come to her party the week before.
6. My father warned me not to drive so fast because the road was quite slippery.
7. If they had had enough money, they would have bought the car.
8. K. Argiñano, whose son is also a good cook, is a famous chef.
9. If we warm

I start my work at 7:30 a.M. I bring my tools, including pliers, a screwdriver, wire cutters, and a voltage tester. I also carry a tool belt to keep everything organized. During the day, I install new electrical wiring, repair faulty circuits, and read blueprints to understand wiring plans. Sometimes, I troubleshoot electrical problems in homes or offices. Safety is very important in my job. I always wear safety gloves, goggles, and a helmet to protect myself. I also use a multimeter to check for live wires before touching them. I make sure to follow all safety rules to prevent accidents. I finish work at 4:30 p.M. Before leaving, I clean my tools, put everything back in my toolbox, and check my schedule for the next day. This helps me stay...

My Routine in the School Internship

My schedule as an intern teacher. The first two hours I join her in an assembly. There, we teach them the days of the week, to sing the spring song, the weather, what we are going to eat in the dining room, and also plan the activities that we are going to do during the day. They learn all through pictograms. When the class is over, they have breakfast and go to the park.

After the park, I do different activities with one of the students, while the rest of them work with the other teacher. When we finish the activities, they are free to play until lunchtime.

At 13 o'clock, everybody goes to the dining room, and I support the guardian there and try to teach the children good manners at the table.

On Monday and...

The School Uniform Debate

Children from different countries are often required to wear uniforms at school. Parents usually agree to this, knowing this when they enroll their children. However, is it truly a good idea for children to wear uniforms?

Advantages of School Uniforms

• Uniforms can help promote discipline in school. Some parents and teachers believe that the mere fact that children are wearing a uniform implies they must conform to certain standards.
• In schools where uniforms exist, there may be less discrimination and social pressure among children. While most kids like to wear branded clothing or the latest fashion, not all parents can afford it. If all dress alike, it can reduce discrimination.
• School uniforms can prevent teachers and

Mastering Advanced English Sentence Transformations (81-106)

This section provides practice in transforming sentences, focusing on complex passive constructions, causative verbs, reported speech, and fixed grammatical expressions. Each numbered item presents the original sentence (Active/Direct) followed by the corrected transformation (Passive/Reported).

1. Passive Voice and Reported Structures

General Passive Voice Transformations

• 84. Active: Someone left the phone off the hook all night.
  Passive: The phone was left off the hook all night.
• 85. Active: Nobody ever heard anything of David again.
  Passive: Nothing was ever heard of David again.
• 86. Active: You usually eat this kind of white fish with a white sauce.
  Passive: This kind of white fish

This analysis examines the theme of injustice and its manifestation in both personal and social contexts within the novel Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey. By evaluating two distinct perspectives—Charlie’s personal development when confronted with unfairness and the systemic racism prevalent in the town—we can better understand how individuals respond to inequity and what these experiences reveal about the world.

Charlie’s Journey: From Innocence to Maturity

At the start of the novel, Charlie is a reserved, bookish teenager who avoids risk. However, after Jasper reveals the body of Laura Wishart, Charlie is thrust into a complex moral crisis. As he uncovers the truth, he is forced to mature rapidly. He realizes that adults are capable of...