Przykładowe Materiały Egzaminacyjne JĘzyk angielski poziom 3 Czytanie

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  Have you heard the news? Everybody says we’re just about to go bust.
  
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  What? They had such big plans for expansion. What happened?
  
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  Well, the new accountant told me that the reorganisation carried out last year didn’t work out at all. The balance sheet shows only losses, so there isn’t any other way out.
  
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  Oh, dear. We will all have to look for other jobs now. And with all companies reducing employment it’s not gonna be easy.
  
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  The company these people work for is….
  

Listening 23

One

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  You know, that’s interesting that whenever people talk about Paul, they go into raptures about him.
  
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  Yes, that’s true. And I remember the day he came to our department, so self confident. And I found him very conceited.
  
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  Yeah, and the rest of the staff were afraid he’d interfere with their work too much. The beginning wasn’t fortunate.
  
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  Luckily it was only our first impression. He is so different, so approachable. Contrary to our previous boss he listens when we have a problem.
  
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  According to the speakers, Paul….
  

Two

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  Guess what! I nearly bumped into Mike in the street but he cut me dead.
  
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  No! That’s not like him. He might not have seen you. Was he on the phone again?
  
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  No, and I waved my hand to say hello, but he pretended to look in the shop window.
  
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  That’s rude. Do you know why?
  
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  Well, he may still be angry that I criticized his speech at Diana’s wedding.
  
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  I the street Mike.
  

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  I’ve heard James was punished for his absence during the ceremony. Can you believe it?
  
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  Awful, indeed. But James’s excuses just left our commander cold.
  
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  Did James tell him his wife had a car crash and was taken to hospital?
  
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  I should think so. But you know our colonel. Nothing will move his feelings. Besides, he’s made the decision and will never take it back.
  
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  The commander…
  

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  Have you heard?
  
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  Shshsh! Don’t talk so loud. Keep your voice down. Rachel, this nosy parker is coming. I don’t want her around asking all those silly questions.
  
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  Why? What’s the matter? Well, she’s the one who helps the boss to learn our secrets, and she will talk to everybody about what she has heard. I didn’t know about it. We’d better keep quiet, then.
  
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  According to the speaker, Rachel is…
  

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  So, Mike, I’ve heard you decided to go for broke.
  
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  Yes, it wasn’t an easy decision. But I was wasting my time working for my previous boss.
  
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  What a brave decision. Weren’t you afraid to loose everything, quit your job and take such a big loan?
  
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  Well, bankruptcy is always a real threat. But I’m actually enjoying the challenge.
  
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  The man…
  

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  I’ve just got back from court? You wouldn’t believe it, but John’s got off Scott free.
  
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  You must be joking!
  
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  No, his lawyers put up a great defense.
  
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  But I thought he’d get at least five years.
  
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  Not even a fine.
  
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  That can’t be right! What about a re-trial?
  
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  Not a chance.
  
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  Christ.
  
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  John has been…
  

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  Hi, Tom. So have you been accepted for the training event you told me about?
  
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  No, I haven’t. Just my luck. I’m just going to bite the bullet.
  
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  And leave it like that? I think you should try to talk to the boss.
  
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  Well, he was the one who rejected me. And you can see there is nothing I can do.
  
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  So it seems. But if I were you I would apply for the next one anyhow.
  
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  I don’t think so. Not this year.
  
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  Tom will…
  

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  Marry, I’ve heard you were a real square shooter with Frank.
  
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  Yeah, everybody says so. But why is it always me who has to say unpleasant thinks to people? Why didn’t you do that?
  
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  Look, I knew Frank wasn’t helpful. But I had no idea he’d acted against his own colleges.
  
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  Well, I just couldn’t stand it anymore. It was high time somebody had done something.
  
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  Well, hopefully Frank will never do anything like that again.
  
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  He’d better not. And if he does I’ll sack him.
  
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  Marry….
  

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  Look at John, he’s late again nobody says a word. Mary, the secretary would report me to the boss immediately.
  
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  But you know John is the bosses blue-eyed boy. Even if Mary said anything the boss just would not believe it.
  
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  So, she isn’t bothered. And besides, Mary is the one who thinks John is so cute and handsome.
  
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  I wish she liked me so much.
  
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  She would if only you gave her chocolates every now and then.
  
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  John is….
  

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  Oh my God, I just can’t believe my eyes. John has bought another rattletrap. See that blue one over there? That’s his.
  
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  You must be joking. After all the bad experience with the old ford and the second had fiat he had?
  
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  Yeah, some people never learn their lessons, do they?
  
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  Well, you’re right. Looks like they don’t.
  
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  John has bought….
  

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  Have you heard? The boss wants to dismiss his secretary.
  
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  You mean Ann? She’s been trying to grab at straw. But it seems to me Mr Big has already made up his mind.
  
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  Really? I thought that after the course she took she would stay. Is there anything we can do to help her?
  
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  No, I don’t think so. We’ve done our best. And Ann has even agreed to work overtime.
  
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  Damn, what a pity. I really liked this girl.
  
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  Yeah, me too.
  
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  Ann has been….
  

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  Tom, how are you getting on with Jack?
  
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  Well, to be honest, I give him a wide berth now.
  
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  Really? Why?
  
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  When I came here, he seemed so friendly, but then it turned out he was making stories about me and telling them to the boss.
  
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  You must be kidding!
  
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  No, I nearly got fired. Now I don’t want to have him near me and he can’t count on my help in any way.
  
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  Tom….
  

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  So, did you get a pay rise finally?
  
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  No, I didn’t and I’ll have to lump it.
  
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  But didn’t you deserve it? I thought you were working hard.
  
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  Yes, I was. But the boss said I’d had a few slip ups and he couldn’t give me the pay rise.
  
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  I admire your calmness, I’d be furious!
  
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  But he was right, you know. I’d failed several times so I wouldn’t have given the pay rise to myself. I hope this won’t last for ever.
  
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  The man….
  

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  How is Tom’s new project going?
  
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  Well, … I think he should throw in the sponge.
  
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  Why?
  
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  Even if he works days and nights, he has no chance of meeting the deadline.
  
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  Shouldn’t someone help him or give him some advice?
  
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  It won’t do any good. It’s just beyond his ability.
  
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  So, what to do?
  
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  Well, … one of his colleagues should take it over.
  
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  Yes, you’re probably right.
  
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  The speakers think Tom should …