book 5_1

Czemu rozłączyłeś się, kiedy jeszcze nie skończyłem mówić?

Why did you hang up on me when I hadn't finished talking?

On nie kontrolował sytuacji.

He didn’t control the situation.

Prasa musi rywalizować z innymi mediami o naszą uwagę.

The press has to compete with other media for our attention.

What may sometimes happen if certain information is leaked to the press?

What should you do if your car leaks oil like a sieve?

Who's the most terrible driver you know? My workmate's the most terrible driver I know

Where in the world are the weather conditions the most awful?

Is it a horrible feeling when your friend lies to you?

Do you know anyone who's always cheating at games?

Is it absolutely impossible that people will ever travel backwarsd through time?

Jestem towarzyski, ale to nie znaczy, że mam stale ochotę na imprezy.

I'm sociable, but it doesn't mean I want to party all the time.

What would you do if you had to put up with absolutely unsociable workmates? If I had to put up with absolutely unsociable workmates, I'd probably just do my job.

Przeszła na emeryturę wcześnie z powodu choroby serca.

She retired early because of her heart condition.

Bliźniacy żyli z pensji swojej babci.

The twins were living off their grandmother's pension.

Who occupies the position of Prime Minister in Great Britain?

How long does the president occupy his position in your country?

Would you like to apply for a position in the government?

As far as the public health is concerned which problem seems more solutions: drug addiction or drinking?

Which is larger: the number of people addicted to hard drugs such as heroin and cocaine or the number of alcohol addicts?

As far as the public health is concerned which problem seems more serious: drug addiction or drinking?

Mam wielu dalekich krewnych mieszkających za granicą.

I have many distant relatives living abroad.

How can the kind of toys that children play with affect their behaviour?

What happens if a schoolchild neglects their studying?

Does beauty fade with the years?

Can the colours of clothes fade if you neglect to use proper washing powder?

Why is it sometimes a bad ideea to postpone doing things until the last minute?

Would I owe you an apology for postponing a meeting at short notice?

Should people always give reasons when they're late?

Jej pomysł wydał mi się bardzo rozsądny.

I thought her idea was very sensible.

Are you satisfied with your work?

Does greed sometimes drive people mas?

Can a greedy person easily satisfy their appetite?

Do children usually have a big appetite or a small one?

Is it difficult to learn to dismiss people in a businesslike manner?

Do you think the danger of dismissal can motivate people to work harder?

What are selfish or greedy pepople motivate by?

Do you find praise encouraging and motivating?

Do you clean your house when necessary or only when you're expecting visitors?

Młodsze dzieci często naśladują starsze rodzeństwo.

Young children often take off their older siblings.

Who frequently provides a model for children to imitate?

Try to guess how many women competed in the world beaty contest last year?

What should you do when someone becomes unconscious?

Do films praised in reviews usually attract large audiences? to what extent do you suppose the choice of TV programmes depends on reviews?

What sort of programmes are TV viewer interested in the least?

What kind of habits can damage one's health to a large extent?

Publiczności w studio kazano klaskać na sygnał.

The audience in the studio was told to applaud on cue.

What may happen if blood supplies in a hospital run low?

Trzęsienie ziemi może być wywołane między innymi przez aktywność wulkaniczną.

An earthquake may be caused, for example, by volcanic activity.

Which brand names in your country have been great commercial successes?

Are there any legal limits in your country on how much time a commercial break can take?

How have people benefited from the fact that medicine has advanced so much in the last years?

Why do you think some writers have a low opinion of book critics?

How do you think a business person should react to a customer's criticism?

What's the typical reaction people have to being criticised?

Which crimes are punished with the death penalty in some countries?

Are bus drivers barred from drinking when they're on duty? [to be on duty - dyżurować]

Obawiam się, że resztę swojego życia spędzisz za kratkami.

I'm afraid you're going to spend the rest of your life behind bars.

What do people usually bet on?

How old must you be if you want to place a bet on horses?

What problems may people face when they're expecting a child?

Potrzeba odwagi, aby radzić sobie z porażkami.

It takes courage to deal with failures

1. Ta torebka idealnie pasuje do moich butów. 2. Czy ten kolor mi pasuje?

1. This bag matches my shoes perfectly. 2. Does this colour suit me?

What kind of clothes are suitable to be worn to a wedding?

What kind of things should you take into account if you want to take out a mortgage?

Do you have to fill in many forms before you can take out a mortgage?