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Churchill is a small town in Canada, situated on the shore of Hudson Bay and swept by
the Northern winds. 5.1. _____ There they hunt for seals after the bay freezes over and
the ice becomes strong enough to support their weight. Over the years, the bears’ seasonal
presence has earned Churchill the nickname of the Polar Bear Capital of the World. For more than three decades, Dennis Compayre, a native of Churchill, has been a guide for
photographers and filmmakers who want to see the bears. He has become known as
“the bear man”, due to his work with the bears and his ability to relate to them. 5.2. _____
“There was always a fierce polar bear in the back of my mind, even when I played ball and
ran around the town with my friends,” Compayre explains. Today, Churchill’s bear population is far bigger than its human population. Only about
900 permanent residents live in the town. 5.3. _____ It eventually closed in 1980. Back then,
there was no such thing as an organized tour group to see the bears. The only tourists who
visited Churchill were bird watchers and those who came up to see the whales. Fortunately, polar bear-related businesses expanded year by year. Len Smith, a local
mechanic, built the first motorized vehicle that would allow groups to travel out safely to see
the bears. Although he was still scared of bears, Dennis agreed to serve as both driver and
guide. In the beginning, tourists would be lucky if they saw 10 bears, at the most. 5.4. _____
It was a unique opportunity to observe so many of them in one place. Today, about 10,000 tourists descend upon Churchill annually during the five-to-six-week
“bear season”. But the reasons they come are not the same as when Dennis started. “Years
back, people came to Churchill excited to catch a glimpse of these majestic creatures,”
he says. “Everyone had such a good time observing polar bears. But things have changed.
5.5. _____ Sadly, now our promotional slogan is: ‘Come and see the bears before it’s too
late.’ ” Na podstawie: www.smithsonianmag.com   Arkusz egzaminacyjny: wersja A A. When Dennis was growing up, it was inhabited by 7,000 people and most of them were
associated in one way or another with the joint Canada – United States military fort
located five miles east of the town. B. As the Hudson Bay population of bears is gradually shrinking, when tourists view them
nowadays, they start to fear for their well-being in the future. C. The animals were a bit nervous as they’d never seen people before, but with time, they
became accustomed to regular visits. People on the tour could expect to see 20 or even
30 polar bears at a time. D. This minor change in climate has considerably influenced the seasons in Churchill, and
with it, the animal migrations. For visitors, that means adjusting their travel plans
accordingly. E. But he wasn’t always so close to these inspiring yet often unpredictable creatures. In fact,
when he was a boy, polar bears absolutely terrified him. F. It might be just another dot on the map if it weren’t for its seasonal four-legged residents.
Every fall, hundreds of polar bears walk through the town, on their way to the bay.    Arkusz egzaminacyjny: wersja B A. As the Hudson Bay population of bears is gradually shrinking, when tourists view them
nowadays, they start to fear for their well-being in the future. B. It might be just another dot on the map if it weren’t for its seasonal four-legged residents.
Every fall, hundreds of polar bears walk through the town, on their way to the bay. C. When Dennis was growing up, it was inhabited by 7,000 people and most of them were
associated in one way or another with the joint Canada – United States military fort
located five miles east of the town. D. But he wasn’t always so close to these inspiring yet often unpredictable creatures. In fact,
when he was a boy, polar bears absolutely terrified him. E. This minor change in climate has considerably influenced the seasons in Churchill, and
with it, the animal migrations. For visitors, that means adjusting their travel plans
accordingly. F. The animals were a bit nervous as they’d never seen people before, but with time, they
became accustomed to regular visits. People on the tour could expect to see 20 or even
30 polar bears at a time.

For questions 9.1.–9.5., complete each gap using the words given in brackets so that
the sentence is logical and correct as far as spelling and grammar are concerned. You
can change the form of the words given in brackets or add other words if necessary.
Use up to six words including the words given in brackets. Do not change the order of
the words given in brackets.

9.1. I didn’t have enough time to listen to all the witnesses. I solved it simply by
(have / each / they / write) _________________________________________________
a report.

9.2. I must admit that if it (not be / you) __________________________________________
support, I wouldn’t have pulled myself together.

9.3. I wish people (stop / park / car) _____________________________________________
on pavements.

9.4. Look at all the snow in the valley! It (must / snow / heavy) ________________________
______________________________________________ during the night.

9.5. My parents are finding it hard (come / term) ___________________________________
the fact that I’m moving out.

Read the text and fill in each gap (8.1.–8.4.) with one word only. The text must be logical and correct in both grammar and spelling. Write the missing word in the space provided. 

A STATUE TRAIL FEATURING FAVOURITE FILM CHARACTERS

A statue trail honouring Britain’s love of film and cinema was launched in February 2020 in London’s Leicester Square. This statue trail, known as Scenes in the Square and famed 8.1. ____________________ its originality, isn’t just a pop-up. It’s a long-term project to celebrate unforgettable movies. Designed to 8.2. ____________________ to all ages, the statues bring favourite movie moments to life. Each of the statues has been chosen to stand for a different era of cinema. Representing the earlier years is the legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, who starred in over 100 films together. The next character 8.3. ____________________ be seen is Bugs Bunny, who lurks in a nearby flower bed, celebrating his eightieth birthday, while the joyful figure of Gene Kelly is found clinging to a lamp post, recreating the iconic scene from one of the greatest musicals of all time, Singin’ in the Rain. Elsewhere in the square you can sit on a bench next to Mr Bean or everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear, Paddington. It goes 8.4. __________________ saying that Leicester Square is the perfect setting for such an installation, being the home of London’s very first cinema, opened in 1930.

Adapted from: secretldn.com

Read the text. For questions 6.1.–6.4., choose the appropriate paragraph and write
the corresponding letter (A–E) in the table. One paragraph does not match any of
the questions.

In which paragraph does the author refer to 

                       FOLLOWING IN CHARLES DARWIN’S FOOTSTEPS

A. From the nine times I have made the journey to the Galápagos Islands to follow in
Charles Darwin’s footsteps, the most enduring impression I have gained is of life’s
fragility. The minute a person steps off any of the tourist trails and heads into
the untamed interior of one of the islands, there is the risk of death under the intense
equatorial sun. On Santa Cruz Island, 17 people have disappeared since 1990. Some
were subsequently found alive after having become lost in dense underbrush and
volcanic terrain; the others weren’t so lucky. Although signs in numerous places say
bluntly, “Do not go beyond this point. You could die,” not everybody complies.

B. Making the same journey as Darwin, one begins to understand the hardships that he
endured, which are not apparent to readers of his works. Trekking distances here are
dictated by how much water one can carry, which limits each excursion to about three
days; longer excursions require provisions to be stashed along the route. To Darwin,
such logistics would have been even more problematic, as he did not have the modern
lightweight equipment we have at our disposal. Still, with characteristic understatement,
reflecting perhaps his excellent physical condition, Darwin wrote of the 3,000-foot climb to
the summit of Santiago merely that the walk was “a long one”.

C. During one of the expeditions, I came to appreciate much more profoundly than I would
have liked, Darwin’s comparison of Galápagos lava flows to “infernal regions”. When we
were on Santiago, where Darwin had camped, our guides had suggested a shortcut
across a coastal lava flow. What none of us could have known was that it involved more
than eight miles of almost continuous lava rock – not just the mile or two that our guides
had led us to expect. A six-hour excursion became a 51-hour nightmare as we climbed
over piles of blocks with razor-sharp edges. 

D. On another occasion, I accompanied the botanist, Alan Tye, on a search for a rare plant
which Darwin had collected in 1835. The plant hadn’t been seen for a century, causing
some to question the locality reported by Darwin. Fortunately, we did find the plant,
resolving the mystery and vindicating Darwin’s record. However, our expedition was not
without trials. At one point, while using a machete to clear our way, I inadvertently cut
a branch of a tree whose fruit is poisonous to humans. Some of the tree’s sap got onto
my wristband and then into my eyes. The sting was almost unbearable, and dousing my
eyes with water did nothing to help.

E. Darwin personally reported no afflictions during his own Galápagos visit, although he did
complain about a shortage of fresh water and the oppressive heat. More than once, he
was reminded of the potentially fatal consequences of excursions into the Galápagos
wilds. One should not be surprised, then, that while Darwin was engaged in fieldwork, he
would have focused his attention substantially on surviving the many hazards of the
Galápagos. But the truth is that Darwin became convinced of the theory of evolution,
eureka-like, during his visit to the islands. How could he not have been? In retrospect,
the evidence for evolution seems so compelling here.

                                                                                         Adapted from: www.smithsonianmag.com

Read two texts connected with art. Do tasks 4.1.–4.8.

For questions 4.1.–4.4., choose the answer that best matches the text and circle the appropriate letter (A, B, C or D). 

4.1. Look at the spaces marked 1–4 in the text and decide where the following sentence fits best in the passage.

A. In the space marked [1].
B. In the space marked [2].
C. In the space marked [3].
D. In the space marked [4].

4.2. In the first paragraph, the author mentions

A. the rebellious behaviour of the crowd outside the museum.
B. the gratitude displayed by the DDS towards his employees.
C. the inadequacy of the security measures taken by the museum.
D. the discontent of some employees with the decision made by their superiors.

4.3. It can be concluded that the children queuing to enter the museum were

A. preoccupied with planning how to flee from the courtyard.
B. attempting to push their way ahead of their schoolmates.
C. inappropriately attired for the conditions outside.
D. reassured by their teachers’ presence.

4.4. From the last paragraph, we learn that

A. visitors were provided with a range of hot beverages.
B. the posters advertising the exhibition served a practical purpose.
C. the Women’s Voluntary Service was responsible for medical assistance.
D. in the courtyard there was an open fire where visitors could warm themselves. 

Based on the text, complete sentences 4.5.–4.8. 

4.5. In the letter to Ermanno Mariani, the thieves ___________________________________ the painting.

4.6. Based on the painting’s condition, Mariani concluded that it ___________________________________ for the entire period it had been missing.

4.7. From the third paragraph, we learn that there was no chance of ___________________________________.

4.8. Klimt decided to cover one painting with another after ___________________________________ unexpectedly.