Practice tests C1
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62 tasks
The tasks are our own, written in the format of the Commission sample papers of 2017-2020. The papers are copyrighted; we reproduce only the task type and the scope of the material.
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1. Speaking: format and strategies
Zgadzasz się z planem, ale widzisz jeden warunek. Co powiesz?
Poloniusz explains:
„Z jednym zastrzeżeniem” lets you accept someone's position while attaching a condition, without entering a dispute. The other options move to denial and close the conversation instead of carrying it on.
Source of the task: Our own task based on the catalogue of intentions and topics, C1 requirement standards
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2. Speaking: format and strategies
Nie jesteś pewien, o co dokładnie pyta urzędniczka. Co powiesz?
Poloniusz explains:
„Czy dobrze rozumiem, że” takes the burden of misunderstanding on yourself, so the other person does not feel caught being unclear. The other two assign blame to her.
Source of the task: Our own task based on the catalogue of intentions and topics, C1 requirement standards
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3. Speaking: format and strategies
Chcesz przedstawić tezę, nie zamykając dyskusji. Jak ją sformułujesz?
Poloniusz explains:
A graded expression of certainty is expected at this level. „W większości przypadków” leaves room for an exception and thereby makes the claim harder to refute than a categorical statement.
Source of the task: Our own task based on the catalogue of intentions and topics, C1 requirement standards
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4. Speaking: format and strategies
Kończysz dłuższą wypowiedź. Jak ją domkniesz?
Poloniusz explains:
„Podsumowując” signals the end and organises your statement, and naming the number of points tells the listener how much is left. The third belongs to the casual register and spoils the impression after a whole statement.
Source of the task: Our own task based on the catalogue of intentions and topics, C1 requirement standards
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5. Writing: text types and assessment criteria
Odmawiasz w piśmie urzędowym, ale chcesz zostawić furtkę. Co napiszesz?
Poloniusz explains:
„W obecnym kształcie” narrows the refusal to one version rather than the whole matter and leaves room for further talks. The other options close the subject with no way back.
Source of the task: Our own task based on the catalogue of intentions and topics, C1 requirement standards
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