Quiz M1 – EXAM | Kursy z Angielskiego

Zadanie 1. (0-5)

Przeczytaj tekst. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz właściwą, zgodną z treścią tekstu.
Zakreśl jedną z liter: A, B, C albo D.

FRANK SINATRA

Frank Sinatra was undoubtedly one of the world’s best singers, an absolute mega-star in music and film. He was born into a family of Italian immigrants. Although his career repeatedly encountered crises, by the middle of his career he was considered a living legend.

Frank Sinatra achieved solo success after he signed with Columbia Records in 1943, becoming the idol of die-hard pop fans known as bobby soxers. It is a term from the 1940s/50s, describing highly emotional female fans of pop music, admirers of singers such as Frank Sinatra, Frankie Avalon or Elvis Presley. They were usually teenage girls, relatively young women, between the ages of 12 and 25. They wore flared skirts and characteristically rolled up socks.

As you may not know, Sinatra led a very successful career as an actor. His performance in From Here to Eternity earned him an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. He also appeared in various musicals winning another Golden Globe for Buddy Joey. On television, meanwhile, he contributed from the early 1950s on The Frank Sinatra Show on the ABC station, and appeared more widely on other television channels throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Together with Dean Martin, Sammy Davise Jr. and other stars, Sinatra formed the legendary Rat Pack – a group of friends who performed together on stage (mainly in Vegas), in films, but also partying and gambling together. Sinatra was also heavily involved in politics and actively campaigned for presidents such as Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan. Sinatra was also inspected by the FBI during this time, and this was due to his alleged association with the Mafia. This was never proven. Sinatra always denied he was connected to the mob.

Although Sinatra never learned to read music, he understood it perfectly and worked very hard from an early age to improve his skills in all musical aspects. He was a perfectionist, known for his stylish wardrobe and performances. He always insisted on recording his music live with his band. His bright blue eyes earned him the popular nickname “Ol’ Blue Eyes”. Sinatra had a colourful personal life and was often involved in stormy relationships with women, for example with his second wife Ava Gardner. He later married Mia Farrow in 1966 and Barbara Marks in 1976. Sinatra had several violent confrontations, usually with journalists who he felt had overstepped the bounds of good taste or worked for people with whom the artist disagreed.

Sinatra retired for the first time in 1971, but returned to the stage two years later. He recorded several albums and resumed performing at Caesars Palace, and released the ever-popular and iconic song New York, New York in 1980. Using his Las Vegas shows as an artistic base, Sinatra toured both in the United States and internationally until shortly before his death in 1998.

1. Which is TRUE about bobby soxers?

a) they were wildly enthusiastic

b) they dressed up as their idols

c) they appeared in the middle of the 19th century

d) they had the same hairstyle

ODPOWIEDŹ:

2. Frank Sinatra:

a) admitted to having contacts with the Mafia

b) was awarded for his role in a film

c) appeared on television only on the ABC station

d) was never politically connected

ODPOWIEDŹ:

3. Which statement depicts Sinatra’s approach to performing on stage?

a) forcing his band to repeat the recording over and over again

b) not focusing on decorations

c) paying attention to details

d) developing ability to read music

ODPOWIEDŹ:

4. What does the author mean by the phrase ‘colorful personal life’?

a) Sinatra got a nickname that came from the colour of his eyes

b) Sinatra had good taste in music

c) Sinatra worked in many industries, e.g. music, film, television

d) Sinatra had many turbulent relationships and became involved in conflict situations

ODPOWIEDŹ:

5. Frank Sinatra performed:

a) until he retired

b) almost to the end of his life

c) until 1971

d) almost until 1980

ODPOWIEDŹ:

Zadanie 2. (0-5)

Usłyszysz dwukrotnie pięć wypowiedzi związanych z atrakcjami turystycznymi Australii. Do każdej
wypowiedzi (2.1.–2.5.) dopasuj odpowiadające jej zdanie (A–F). Wpisz rozwiązania do
tabeli.
Uwaga: jedno zdanie zostało podane dodatkowo i nie pasuje do żadnej wypowiedzi.

In this place, you can:

A. experience a close encounter with a dangerous animal

B. see creations of nature of various sizes

C. observe a kind of sea animal being born

D. be sure that the number of other participants is limited

E. go on a cruise around the island

F. be the first to experience an important holiday

2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5.

Zadanie 3. (0-10)

Uzupełnij każde zdanie jednym wyrazem, przekształcając wyraz podany
w nawiasie, tak aby otrzymać logiczny i gramatycznie poprawny tekst. Wymagana jest
pełna poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych wyrazów.

1. Some people say it’s to ask people how much money they earn. POLITE
2. I really like my nephew – he is so . FRIEND
3. Adam’s desk is so that he can’t find anything there. TIDY
4. You forgot to lock the door again! It was a very behaviour! RESPONSIBLE
5. They are being . They are not telling the truth. HONEST
6. The trip was great! We listened to music every night. BEAUTY
7. I don’t know if I will finish reading this book, it is terribly . BORE
8. Are you in ancient history? INTEREST
9. I am so happy we bought this new armchair. It’s very . COMFORT
10. Do you practise ballet or modern ballet? CLASSIC

Zadanie 4. (0-5)

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

I clean my room every day.

DAYS

I clean my room week.

It is hard for me to decide.

DECISION

It is hard for me to .

He tries as hard as he can.

BEST

He always does .

I very rarely go to the cinema.

HARDLY

I to the cinema.

She really wants to join the basketball team.

KEEN

She is the basketball team.

Zadanie 5. (0-5)

W zadaniach 1-5 wpisz obok numeru zadania wyraz, który poprawnie uzupełnia
obydwa zdania. Wymagana jest pełna poprawność ortograficzna wpisywanych
wyrazów.

1.

You … a good job and you work very hard.

One of the school duties is to … homework.

2.

If you … a mistake in the task, you will lose points.

It’s not nice to … fun of other children.

3.

If you are afraid of taking blood, don’t … at it.

I often … for my glasses, but I always find them.

4.

It was … of you to tell her that nobody likes her.

I’m sorry, I didn’t … to hurt you.

5.

She got a great …. for her birthday.

Were you … at school yesterday? I didn’t see you.

Zadanie 6. (0-5)