Tomek and Martha have been dating for one year. They met when Martha and her family moved from England. Tomek was the only boy in the class who talked to her in English. They like each other very much and today is their anniversary. They are going for a walk… Tomek: I’m really happy that you are my girlfriend. Martha: Thank you! And I’m happy that you’re my boyfriend! Tomek:
Zuzia I’m a typical woman. I like romantic comedies and dramas. I like love stories when people love each other and of course there has to be the happy end! I don’t like films for men about war, car chases or shooting. I really can’t stand films about mafia. They are so boring! romantic comedy – komedia romantyczna the happy end – szczęśliwe zakończenie war – wojna car chases –
Teenagers are outgoing people. They like different things and they go to different places. Where can you spend time so as not to get bored (znudzić się)? Parties – If your friends are organizing a party, it’s perfect! You meet your friends, you can talk and have fun (dobrze się bawić). If the weather (pogoda) is nice, you can go to a festival or concert organized outside (na zewnątrz). It’s
How do you spend your free time? (Jak spędzasz swój czas wolny?) Darek I don’t do anything special with my free time. I just listen to music and read magazines. Sometimes I go out with my friends but we never do anything special… well, we meet other friends. I believe that during my free time I should relax and rest and I can’t do any difficult or tiring activities, right.
Krzysiek I know one guy who may be my best friend if we get to know each other better. When I first met him, I thought he was just a lazy type. Later, I learned that he is a hard-working and ambitious man. Unfortunately, he’s quite shy so he doesn’t talk to other people too much. I think he has too many complexes! He is slim, tall and has curly,
After a party you are happy and satisfied, or maybe you can’t forgive (wybaczyć) yourself for being so quiet. You love meeting new people, or maybe you are afraid they won’t like your look (wygląd). What kind of person are you? Do you feel comfortable in your own skin (Czy czujesz się wygodnie w swojej skórze)? Do you like yourself? You look in the mirror and you see a very
Look at me! Zebras’ stripes are unique – like fingerprints. A giraffe is taller than three men standing on each other’s heads. A hippo should probably start a diet. It is so heavy that it can walk at the bottom of a lake – and it won’t float up! The giant of the sea – the blue whale – is the largest animal on earth. Its heart is the size of a small car. An
Test yourself! Do you pay attention (zwracać uwagę) to where you buy your clothes? Do you care if you have the newest technology device? Are you a snob? Check your answers and you will find out. You meet a new person. He/She is wearing best brand clothes (markowe ciuchy). What do you think of him/her? a) This is the person who should be my friend! b) If the clothes are
Lubisz zjazdy rodzinne? Jak spędzasz czas z przyjaciółmi? Jak wygląda Twój dzień? Czujesz między Tobą a rodzicami pokoleniowe różnice? I najważniejsze – czy umiesz pogadać o tym po angielsku? I really love all my family and relatives. I don’t meet them too often, but we always have family reunions at Christmas and Easter. I always get lots of presents from my grandparents (my mum’s parents are quite wealthy). I’ve also
About childhood I get on with my younger brother quite well but I wish he would come up to school age. Although he is not an infant (raczkujący) anymore, he is still a toddler (maluch) who cannot play football or surf the net. He is a two-year-old child who has to grow up to be a good company for his older brother. About adolescence The life of a teenager is not easy. Youth is wonderful
For teenagers, time out of school is not only doing homework, studying and thinking of school. They also spend time with the people they like. Who are these people? How do you have fun with them? Spending time with your friends culture freaks – Going to a museum may seem boring (nudne) but not if you are going with somebody who understands you perfectly. You can talk honestly about what
How to protect you against the flu? 1. Get a vaccination. That’s a very good method, although it will not protect you against all kinds of flu. But generally, it is worth doing, because even if it does not protect you completely, you will be ill shorter time and the disease will be milder! 2. Avoid crowds. Avoid places where there are lots of people, such as cinemas, concerts, crowded
Jest wiele sposobów mówienia o przyszłości. Możemy używać: czasowników modalnych (Tomorrow I can help you. – Jutro mogę ci pomóc), czasu Present Continuous, jeżeli coś wydarzy się na 100% (She’s going to a doctor tomorrow – Ona idzie do lekarza jutro), czasu Future, czyli zdań z ‘will’, kiedy coś obiecujemy lub podejmujemy decyzję w chwili mówienia (I promise I will take this medicine – Obiecuję, że wezmę to lekarstwo) oraz
Temat: żywienie Czy wiesz, że cytryny są sour, a wieczorny posiłek to supper? Przed egzaminem z angielskiego musisz to wiedzieć! Poznaj inne słówka i zwroty związane z jedzeniem… Teraz jem tylko zdrowo! I used to eat a lot of junk food but I felt it had a serious effect on my health. So now if I get hungry between meals I have some grapes or oranges. In summer I prefer blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. I feel much more fit and healthy now.
Read our hints! 1. Remember that each diet that tells you to eat only products of one category is potentially dangerous. 2. Remember that to be healthy you must have balanced diet. It gives you products of all categories: proteins, carbs, fats, minerals, vitamins. 3. One of the famous diets is the EL diet. EL means Eat Less. If you simply try to eat 20–30% (per cent) less than usual,
Do you know your blood type? If you do, you might want to learn what kinds of food are best for you – and which you should avoid. The table on the left shows the frequency of blood types. 0 A B AB Global 62% 21% 16% 1% Europe 45% 42% 10% 3% Type 0 – DOMINANT HUNTER Your ancestors were cavemen and hunters who ate a lot of
How do signs influence your weight and what you eat? Read and check! ARIES (BARAN) You love original, exotic dishes, especially these which are spicy. You simply love garlic, onion and bananas. Your choice will be often a Chinese restaurant, or you might opt for sushi in a sushi bar. Often it is difficult for you to lose weight. You should definitely avoid sweets and read the menus carefully. TAURUS (BYK) Sometimes
Do this quiz with a piece of paper. Draw the following grid (siatka). This is your room. The entrance is in G, H or I. Probably your room is not really square, but do not worry: you just divide your room roughly (z grubsza) into sections. Then draw a plan into your sections (bird’s eye view) of the furniture and object that you have in your room. When you’ve done,
Party in the living room It was my birthday last week and my mum let me throw a party at home. Our living room is quite big so I could invite a lot of people. I have good hi-fi equipment. I put some cushions on the floor because six chairs, two armchairs and a sofa wouldn’t be enough for such a crowd. We danced a lot and had a great time. Children’s room – I can relax there! When I’m
What is your room like? Read and check! ARIES (BARAN) There are two things important for you: your room must be both original and functional. You have simple furniture, no carpets on the floor. You have simple colours in your room – mostly black and white. There is always some interesting element in your room: for example a huge, red poster on the wall, or a beautiful, modern CD-player. TAURUS