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Question 1Listening and responding in Polish

You hear a shop assistant say: «Zapraszamy od poniedziałku do piątku w godzinach od dziewiątej do siedemnastej». On which day is the shop closed?

  1. Thursday
  2. Friday
  3. Saturday Correct answer.
  4. Monday

Explanation

The phrase «od poniedziałku do piątku» means the shop operates from Monday to Friday, so the weekend days fall outside the stated opening period. Saturday is therefore the day not covered by the opening hours, which makes it the day the shop is closed.

Question 2Listening and responding in Polish

A woman on a station announcement says: «Pociąg do Krakowa odjeżdża z peronu trzeciego o czternastej dziesięć». What time does the train leave?

  1. 4:10
  2. 14:30
  3. 13:10
  4. 14:10 Correct answer.

Explanation

Polish railway announcements give departure times in the 24-hour clock, and «czternasta dziesięć» literally means the fourteenth hour and ten minutes, that is 14:10. The preposition «o» marks the exact departure time, so listeners should convert the spoken hour directly rather than subtracting twelve.

Question 3Listening and responding in Polish

A friend tells you: «Wczoraj byłem w kinie z moją siostrą». Who went to the cinema with the speaker?

  1. His friend
  2. His mother
  3. His brother
  4. His sister Correct answer.

Explanation

The noun «siostrą» in the instrumental case after «z» means «with my sister», so the companion was female and a sibling. The possessive «moją» confirms it is the speaker's own sister, not someone else's relative.

Question 4Listening and responding in Polish

A teacher says: «Proszę otworzyć podręczniki na stronie dwudziestej». What are students asked to do?

  1. Write the twentieth sentence
  2. Hand in their textbooks
  3. Open their textbooks at page twenty Correct answer.
  4. Close their textbooks and listen

Explanation

The verb «otworzyć» means to open, and «na stronie dwudziestej» specifies page twenty in the ordinal form. The whole instruction therefore asks students to turn to page twenty of their textbook.

Question 5Listening and responding in Polish

In a weather forecast you hear: «Jutro będzie pochmurno i chłodno, możliwy deszcz». What will tomorrow be like?

  1. Sunny and hot, no rain
  2. Foggy and warm
  3. Cloudy and cool, possibly rainy Correct answer.
  4. Snowy and windy

Explanation

The words «pochmurno» (cloudy) and «chłodno» (cool) describe the forecast conditions, and «możliwy deszcz» means rain is possible. Combining these gives a cloudy, cool day with a chance of rain.

Question 6Listening and responding in Polish

A receptionist says: «Pani pokój jest na drugim piętrze, numer dwieście pięć». Which room should the guest go to?

  1. Room 205 on the second floor Correct answer.
  2. Room 250 on the second floor
  3. Room 205 on the ground floor
  4. Room 502 on the second floor

Explanation

The number «dwieście pięć» is two hundred and five, that is 205, and «na drugim piętrze» indicates the second floor. The guest should therefore look for room 205 on the second floor.

Question 7Listening and responding in Polish

A friend asks: «Czy możesz mi pomóc w sobotę?» What is the friend asking?

  1. Whether you work on Saturday
  2. Whether you can call them on Saturday
  3. Whether you can help them on Saturday Correct answer.
  4. Whether you are free on Sunday

Explanation

The phrase «Czy możesz mi pomóc» means «Can you help me», and «w sobotę» means «on Saturday». Together they form a request for help on Saturday rather than a question about work or a phone call.

Question 8Listening and responding in Polish

At a doctor's surgery the nurse says: «Proszę usiąść w poczekalni, lekarz przyjmie panią za dziesięć minut». What should the patient do?

  1. Go home and come back tomorrow
  2. Take a seat in the doctor's office
  3. Fill in a form at reception
  4. Wait in the waiting room for about ten minutes Correct answer.

Explanation

«Poczekalnia» is the waiting room, and «za dziesięć minut» means in ten minutes' time. The instruction is therefore to sit and wait about ten minutes before the doctor sees the patient.

Question 9Listening and responding in Polish

A radio advertisement says: «Kup dwa bilety, a trzeci dostaniesz gratis». What is the offer?

  1. Buy two tickets and get a third free Correct answer.
  2. Buy one ticket and get two free
  3. Buy two tickets and pay for three
  4. Buy three tickets and get a discount

Explanation

«Kup dwa bilety» means buy two tickets, and «trzeci dostaniesz gratis» means you will get the third one free of charge. The promotion therefore rewards the purchase of two tickets with a complimentary third.

Question 10Listening and responding in Polish

A woman says: «Mój brat jest starszy ode mnie o trzy lata, a siostra młodsza o pięć». How does the sister's age compare with the speaker's?

  1. The sister is three years older
  2. The sister is three years younger
  3. The sister is five years older
  4. The sister is five years younger Correct answer.

Explanation

The comparative «młodsza o pięć lat» means younger by five years, and the subject is the sister. The brother is described separately as three years older, so the sister is five years younger than the speaker.

Question 11Listening and responding in Polish

A man on the phone says: «Jeżeli zdążę na pociąg o siedemnastej, będę u ciebie około dziewiętnastej». What does he mean?

  1. He has already arrived at 19:00
  2. He will not come because he missed the train
  3. If he catches the 17:00 train, he will arrive around 19:00 Correct answer.
  4. He will catch the 19:00 train and arrive at 17:00

Explanation

The conditional «jeżeli zdążę» means «if I catch», and «będę u ciebie około dziewiętnastej» means «I will be at your place around seven in the evening». The arrival time depends on catching the five o'clock train.

Question 12Listening and responding in Polish

A shop assistant says: «Niestety, tego modelu w rozmiarze czterdziestym już nie mamy, ale mogę zamówić». What is the assistant offering?

  1. To order the item in the requested size Correct answer.
  2. A different colour of the same model
  3. A discount on the display model
  4. A refund for the item

Explanation

The assistant says the model in size forty is no longer in stock («już nie mamy») but offers «mogę zamówić», meaning «I can order it». The offer is therefore to order the missing size rather than to substitute or refund.

Question 13Listening and responding in Polish

A voicemail says: «Dzwonię, żeby przesunąć nasze spotkanie z wtorku na czwartek, ta sama godzina». What change is being requested?

  1. Moving the meeting from Thursday to Tuesday at a new time
  2. Cancelling the meeting entirely
  3. Changing only the time of the Tuesday meeting
  4. Moving the meeting from Tuesday to Thursday at the same time Correct answer.

Explanation

The verb «przesunąć» means to move or postpone, and «z wtorku na czwartek» specifies from Tuesday to Thursday. The phrase «ta sama godzina» confirms the time stays unchanged.

Question 14Listening and responding in Polish

A guide says: «Zwiedzanie trwa około dwóch godzin, ale jeśli ktoś chce zostać dłużej, może dołączyć do następnej grupy». What does the guide allow?

  1. Visitors cannot join any other group
  2. Visitors must leave after exactly two hours
  3. Visitors may join the next group to stay longer Correct answer.
  4. Visitors must pay again to stay longer

Explanation

The conditional «jeśli ktoś chce zostać dłużej» means «if someone wants to stay longer», and «może dołączyć do następnej grupy» permits joining the next group. The guide therefore offers an option to extend the visit rather than imposing a strict limit.

Question 15Listening and responding in Polish

A colleague says: «Gdybym miał więcej czasu, zapisałbym się na kurs polskiego». What does this tell you?

  1. He has plenty of time and will enrol
  2. He is not enrolling now because he lacks time Correct answer.
  3. He dislikes Polish courses
  4. He has already enrolled in a Polish course

Explanation

The structure «gdybym miał… zapisałbym się» is a hypothetical conditional in the subjunctive, describing an unreal situation. It shows he is not signing up because, in reality, he does not have enough time.

Question 16Listening and responding in Polish

A pharmacist says: «Ten syrop brać dwa razy dziennie po jedzeniu, nie więcej niż trzy łyżki». What is the correct dosage?

  1. Three spoonfuls twice a day before meals
  2. Two spoonfuls twice a day after meals Correct answer.
  3. Two spoonfuls three times a day
  4. One spoonful after every meal

Explanation

«Dwa razy dziennie» means twice a day, «po jedzeniu» means after eating, and the limit «nie więcej niż trzy łyżki» caps the total. The instruction is therefore two doses daily taken after meals, without exceeding three spoonfuls in total.

Question 17Listening and responding in Polish

A news item says: «Z powodu remontu drogi autobusy linii piątej jeżdżą objazdem i mogą być opóźnione». What is the consequence for passengers?

  1. Buses are cancelled permanently
  2. Buses no longer stop anywhere
  3. Buses run faster on a new route
  4. Buses may be delayed because of roadworks Correct answer.

Explanation

The phrase «z powodu remontu drogi» gives the cause, roadworks, and «mogą być opóźnione» states that buses may be delayed. The detour («objazd») explains why the schedule may slip.

Question 18Listening and responding in Polish

A friend says: «Właśnie wróciłem z Zakopanego; pogoda była świetna, ale tłumy turystów». What was his impression?

  1. Bad weather and empty streets
  2. He disliked the mountains themselves
  3. Good weather and no crowds
  4. Good weather but too many tourists Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker praises the weather with «pogoda była świetna» but contrasts it with «tłumy turystów», meaning crowds of tourists. The conjunction «ale» shows the negative point is the number of visitors, not the place or weather.

Question 19Listening and responding in Polish

A lecturer says: «Referat proszę oddać do końca miesiąca, najlepiej w formie elektronicznej». What is required?

  1. Submit the paper at the start of next month
  2. Submit the paper by the end of the month, preferably electronically Correct answer.
  3. Present the paper aloud at the end of the month
  4. Submit the paper in printed form only

Explanation

The deadline is «do końca miesiąca», by the end of the month, and «najlepiej w formie elektronicznej» expresses a preference for electronic submission. The verb «oddać» means to hand in, so no oral presentation is requested.

Question 20Listening and responding in Polish

A customer says: «Zamówiłem kawę dziesięć minut temu, a wciąż jej nie dostałem». What is the customer's complaint?

  1. The coffee was too expensive
  2. The coffee was the wrong drink
  3. The coffee ordered ten minutes ago has not arrived Correct answer.
  4. The order was placed at the wrong table

Explanation

The phrase «zamówiłem… dziesięć minut temu» states when the order was placed, and «wciąż jej nie dostałem» means «I still haven't received it». The complaint is therefore about the wait, not about price, correctness or location.

Question 21Listening and responding in Polish

A woman says: «Nie znoszę wcześnie wstawać, dlatego zawsze wybieram pociągi po południu». Why does she choose afternoon trains?

  1. Because afternoon tickets are cheaper
  2. Because she dislikes getting up early Correct answer.
  3. Because she works in the afternoon
  4. Because morning trains are always full

Explanation

The cause is stated with «dlatego»: she chooses afternoon trains because «nie znoszę wcześnie wstawać», she cannot stand getting up early. Cost, crowding and work are not given as reasons in the statement.

Question 22Listening and responding in Polish

A museum sign read aloud says: «Wstęp wolny w każdą pierwszą niedzielę miesiąca». When is entry free?

  1. On the first Sunday of each month Correct answer.
  2. Only on public holidays
  3. On the first day of each month
  4. Every Sunday of the month

Explanation

The phrase «w każdą pierwszą niedzielę miesiąca» combines «każdą» (each) with «pierwszą niedzielę» (first Sunday) and «miesiąca» (of the month). Entry is therefore free on the first Sunday of every month, not every Sunday.

Question 23Listening and responding in Polish

A speaker says: «Choć mieszkam w Polsce od pięciu lat, nadal mam problem z odmianą». What does the speaker admit?

  1. Planning to leave Poland soon
  2. Having no difficulty with Polish grammar
  3. Having lived in Poland for only five months
  4. Still struggling with inflection despite living in Poland for five years Correct answer.

Explanation

The concessive «choć» introduces a contrast: despite five years in Poland, the speaker «nadal mam problem z odmianą», still has trouble with inflection. The admission is about a persistent grammatical difficulty, not about length of stay or plans.

Question 24Listening and responding in Polish

A politician says: «Nie obiecuję szybkich zmian, ale zapewniam, że reformy będą konsekwentne». What is the speaker's message?

  1. Changes will happen without any plan
  2. Quick changes are guaranteed immediately
  3. No quick changes, but reforms will be consistent Correct answer.
  4. Reforms have been abandoned

Explanation

The speaker explicitly declines to promise fast results with «nie obiecuję szybkich zmian» but guarantees consistency through «reformy będą konsekwentne». The contrast «ale» frames steady, systematic reform rather than immediate change.

Question 25Listening and responding in Polish

A narrator says: «Gdyby nie pomoc sąsiadów, nigdy nie udałoby się nam odnowić tego domu». What does this imply?

  1. The renovation succeeded thanks to the neighbours' help Correct answer.
  2. The neighbours refused to help
  3. The house was sold instead of renovated
  4. The renovation failed despite help

Explanation

The counterfactual «gdyby nie pomoc sąsiadów» means «if it weren't for the neighbours' help», and «nie udałoby się» says it would not have succeeded without them. The implication is that the renovation did succeed because of that help.

Question 26Listening and responding in Polish

A station announcement says: «Pociąg do Krakowa odjeżdża z peronu trzeciego, a nie jak wcześniej z peronu pierwszego». What information does the announcement correct?

  1. The platform number Correct answer.
  2. The ticket price
  3. The destination city
  4. The departure time

Explanation

The phrase «a nie jak wcześniej» signals a correction of previously given information, and the only detail that changes is the platform: from first to third. The destination stays Kraków and no time or price is mentioned.

Question 27Listening and responding in Polish

A woman says: «Mieszkam w Poznaniu od dziecka, ale moi rodzice przeprowadzili się tu z Gdańska». Where were her parents originally from?

  1. Kraków
  2. Poznań
  3. Gdańsk Correct answer.
  4. Warszawa

Explanation

The verb «przeprowadzili się tu z Gdańska» means they moved here (to Poznań) from Gdańsk, so Gdańsk is their place of origin. Poznań is where they moved to, not where they came from.

Question 28Listening and responding in Polish

A waiter says: «Dziś polecam zupę pomidorową, bo rosół już się skończył». What is he telling the customer?

  1. The kitchen is closed
  2. The tomato soup is cold
  3. The broth is unavailable Correct answer.
  4. The soup is too salty

Explanation

«Rosół już się skończył» means the broth has run out, which is why he recommends the tomato soup instead. The other details are not part of his message.

Question 29Listening and responding in Polish

A recorded message says: «Dziękujemy za połączenie. Nasza placówka jest czynna od poniedziałku do piątku w godzinach ósmej do osiemnastej». When is the office open?

  1. Weekdays from 18:00 to 8:00
  2. Weekdays from 8:00 to 18:00 Correct answer.
  3. Every day from 8:00 to 16:00
  4. Saturdays from 8:00 to 18:00

Explanation

«Od poniedziałku do piątku» covers Monday to Friday, and «w godzinach ósmej do osiemnastej» gives the opening hours. Combining the two gives weekday opening from eight in the morning to six in the evening.

Question 30Listening and responding in Polish

A man says: «Kupuję bilet miesięczny, bo jeżdżę tramwajem codziennie do pracy». Why does he buy a monthly ticket?

  1. He works from home
  2. He commutes by tram daily Correct answer.
  3. He travels only at weekends
  4. He prefers walking to work

Explanation

The reason is introduced by «bo»: he uses the tram every day to get to work. A monthly ticket therefore suits his regular daily travel.

Question 31Listening and responding in Polish

A teacher says: «Sprawdzian odbędzie się w piątek, ale proszę przynieść podręczniki już w środę». What should students bring on Wednesday?

  1. Their test results
  2. Their textbooks Correct answer.
  3. Their homework projects
  4. Their sports clothes

Explanation

«Proszę przynieść podręczniki już w środę» directly instructs students to bring the textbooks on Wednesday. Friday is when the test takes place, not when books are needed.

Question 32Listening and responding in Polish

A woman says: «Wolę herbatę od kawy, a wieczorem pijam tylko wodę mineralną». What does she drink in the evening?

  1. Tea
  2. Juice
  3. Mineral water Correct answer.
  4. Coffee

Explanation

The second clause states that in the evening she drinks only mineral water («pijam tylko wodę mineralną»). Her general preference for tea does not apply to the evening.

Question 33Listening and responding in Polish

A shop announcement says: «Szanowni klienci, sklep zamykamy za piętnaście minut». What does the announcement mean?

  1. The shop opens in fifteen minutes
  2. The shop is closed all day
  3. The shop closes in fifteen minutes Correct answer.
  4. The shop moves to a new location

Explanation

«Zamykamy za piętnaście minut» means the closing will happen fifteen minutes from now. The verb «zamykamy» refers to closing, and «za» with a time expression means 'in' that amount of time.

Question 34Listening and responding in Polish

A man says: «Chciałem kupić bilety na koncert, ale okazało się, że wszystkie już sprzedane». What happened?

  1. The tickets were too expensive
  2. The concert was cancelled
  3. He forgot his wallet
  4. The concert tickets were sold out Correct answer.

Explanation

«Wszystkie już sprzedane» means all the tickets had already been sold. The contrast with «ale» shows his intention to buy was frustrated by the lack of availability.

Question 35Listening and responding in Polish

A woman says: «Gdybym wcześniej wiedziała o tym spotkaniu, na pewno bym przyszła». What does she imply?

  1. She did not attend because she was not informed Correct answer.
  2. She attended but arrived late
  3. She was informed but chose not to come
  4. She organised the meeting herself

Explanation

The unreal conditional «gdybym wiedziała... bym przyszła» describes a situation contrary to reality: she did not know, so she did not come. The condition was not met in the past.

Question 36Listening and responding in Polish

A receptionist says: «Niestety, nie mamy już wolnych pokoi na dzisiejszą noc, ale mogę zadzwonić do hotelu obok». What does she offer to do?

  1. Find a room in another city
  2. Clean a room quickly
  3. Reduce the room price
  4. Call a neighbouring hotel Correct answer.

Explanation

She states there are no free rooms tonight and then offers «mogę zadzwonić do hotelu obok», that is, to phone the hotel next door. The offer is help in finding alternative accommodation nearby.

Question 37Listening and responding in Polish

A doctor says: «Proszę odstawić te tabletki i zgłosić się do mnie za tydzień, jeśli ból nie ustąpi». What does the doctor recommend?

  1. Go to hospital immediately
  2. Take more tablets every day
  3. Start a new diet
  4. Stop the tablets and return if the pain continues Correct answer.

Explanation

«Odstawić» means to stop taking the medicine, and «zgłosić się za tydzień, jeśli ból nie ustąpi» sets a follow-up visit if the pain has not gone away. Both parts of the advice must be combined.

Question 38Listening and responding in Polish

A friend says: «Wpadnij do mnie po drodze na dworzec, zdążysz na pociąg». What is she suggesting?

  1. A trip to the station together
  2. Meeting at the station later
  3. Postponing the journey
  4. A short visit on the way to the station Correct answer.

Explanation

«Wpadnij do mnie po drodze» is an invitation to drop in briefly while passing, and «zdążysz na pociąg» reassures him there is enough time. The visit happens en route to the station.

Question 39Listening and responding in Polish

A narrator says: «Odkąd przeprowadziliśmy się na wieś, dzieci spędzają więcej czasu na dworze». What change followed the move?

  1. The children play outside more Correct answer.
  2. The children study harder
  3. The family bought a car
  4. The children changed schools

Explanation

«Odkąd» introduces a change that began with the move, and the change named is that the children spend more time outdoors. The cause is the move to the countryside.

Question 40Listening and responding in Polish

A customer says: «Zamówiłem ten telefon przez internet, ale przyszedł inny kolor, niż wybierałem». What is the problem?

  1. The colour does not match the order Correct answer.
  2. The phone arrived broken
  3. The price was charged twice
  4. The delivery was too slow

Explanation

The complaint is that the delivered phone came in a different colour from the one chosen in the online order. «Inny kolor, niż wybierałem» contrasts the order with the delivery.

Question 41Listening and responding in Polish

A woman says: «Zostawiłam parasol w autobusie, ale w biurze rzeczy znalezionych powiedzieli, że go mają». What is her situation?

  1. Her umbrella is at the lost property office Correct answer.
  2. She bought a new umbrella
  3. She left her umbrella at home
  4. She lost her umbrella for good

Explanation

She left the umbrella on the bus, but the lost property office confirmed they have it. So the umbrella has been found and is waiting for her there.

Question 42Listening and responding in Polish

A guide says: «Wejście na wieżę jest możliwe tylko z przewodnikiem, bilety sprzedajemy na dziedzińcu». What must a visitor do first?

  1. Climb the tower alone
  2. Buy a ticket in the courtyard Correct answer.
  3. Book online in advance
  4. Wait at the main gate

Explanation

Tickets are sold in the courtyard («bilety sprzedajemy na dziedzińcu»), so buying one there is the necessary first step. Access to the tower is then possible only with a guide.

Question 43Listening and responding in Polish

A man says: «Nie mam nic przeciwko temu, żebyśmy spotkali się wcześniej, o ile zdążę skończyć raport». What condition does he set?

  1. Someone else must drive
  2. The meeting must move online
  3. The meeting must be cancelled
  4. He must finish his report first Correct answer.

Explanation

«O ile zdążę skończyć raport» introduces the condition: the earlier meeting depends on him finishing the report in time. «Nie mam nic przeciwko» shows he otherwise agrees.

Question 44Listening and responding in Polish

A speaker says: «Choć ceny biletów poszły w górę, frekwencja w muzeach wcale nie spadła». What does the speaker report?

  1. Visitor numbers fell sharply
  2. Museums lowered their prices
  3. Visitor numbers stayed high despite higher prices Correct answer.
  4. Museums closed for renovation

Explanation

The concessive «choć» sets up a contrast: prices rose, yet attendance «wcale nie spadła», did not fall at all. The reported outcome is stable visitor numbers despite the price increase.

Question 45Listening and responding in Polish

A woman says: «Im dłużej pracuję w tym zawodzie, tym bardziej doceniam pracę w zespole». What is she expressing?

  1. A dislike of her colleagues
  2. A plan to work alone
  3. Growing appreciation for teamwork Correct answer.
  4. A wish to change profession

Explanation

The construction «im... tym...» links increasing experience with increasing appreciation: the longer she works, the more she values teamwork. The direction of change is upward.

Question 46Listening and responding in Polish

A landlord says: «Mieszkanie jest do wynajęcia od przyszłego miesiąca, ale kaucja wynosi dwa tysiące». What does a prospective tenant learn?

  1. The deposit amount and start date Correct answer.
  2. The name of the owner
  3. The size of the flat
  4. The cost of utilities

Explanation

Two concrete facts are given: the flat is available from next month and the deposit is two thousand. Those are the details a tenant needs before deciding.

Question 47Listening and responding in Polish

A speaker says: «Gdyby nie jego upór, projekt nigdy nie ujrzałby światła dziennego». What is the speaker's attitude to him?

  1. Doubt about his skills
  2. Indifference to the project
  3. Admiration for his persistence Correct answer.
  4. Criticism of his stubbornness

Explanation

The unreal conditional «gdyby nie... nigdy nie ujrzałby światła dziennego» credits his persistence with saving the project. Although «upór» can sound negative, here it is presented as the decisive virtue.

Question 48Listening and responding in Polish

A news reader says: «Minister zapowiedział, że decyzja w tej sprawie zostanie ogłoszona dopiero po konsultacjach». What does the statement say about the decision?

  1. It was withdrawn completely
  2. It has already been announced
  3. It will be made by voters
  4. It will come only after consultations Correct answer.

Explanation

«Dopiero po konsultacjach» means the announcement will happen only after the consultations are completed. The decision is therefore delayed, not already made public.

Question 49Listening and responding in Polish

A woman says: «Owszem, mam prawo jazdy, ale od lat nie prowadzę, więc wolałabym nie siadać za kierownicą». What is she really saying?

  1. She has no driving licence
  2. She would rather not drive Correct answer.
  3. She wants to buy a car
  4. She drives every day

Explanation

She concedes she holds a licence, but adds that she has not driven for years and «wolałabym nie siadać za kierownicą», she would prefer not to take the wheel. The concession makes the refusal polite but firm.

Question 50Listening and responding in Polish

A narrator says: «Nie tyle brakowało pieniędzy, ile dobrej woli, żeby dokończyć remont». What does the narrator identify as the main problem?

  1. A lack of goodwill Correct answer.
  2. A lack of time
  3. A lack of builders
  4. A lack of money

Explanation

The construction «nie tyle... ile...» downgrades the first element and foregrounds the second: money was not so much the issue as goodwill. The main obstacle is therefore attitude, not funds.