"I was planning to give my friend a surprise..."
I was planning to give my friend a surprise. His eighteen birthday got closer and closer and I didn't have any original ideas. Finally, with other friends, we decided to make a typical surprise-party. At first, we shared the rules. Olaf had to...
The best things in life are free Marta
The best things in life are free The best things in life are free? This proverb suggests that money is not important. You do not have to pay for the best things in life, which are friendship and love. We have all heard that the best things...
My Street
My Street My street is quite small, there are only 15 houses in it. There are alot of children in my street and they are always arguing with each other or else fighting, most of the time they just play with dolls and prams and bikes. The older...
Should we join EU
Should we join EU? There isn’t one right answer. In my opinion Poland should join EU, for many different reasons, but I’m not really sure if we are ready to make that step forward. There are many pros and cons; we should wait till there will be...
Violence and Bulling
Violence is becoming more and more popular nowadays. Mass media are almost bombarding us presenting acts of violence every day. We are surrounded by violent and dangerous scenes from our everyday life. According to scientists\' opinions violence...
Informal letter to a frien
Dear Peter, How are you keeping? Sorry I haven’t been in touch recently. I’ve been intending to write to you for ages, but I’ve been so busy working that I haven’t had time to do anything else. Nevertheless, to be honest, I’m...
Black Hawk Down- review
Title: Black Hawk Down (Helikopter w ogniu) Director: Ridley Scott Screenwriters: Stephen Grahan, Ken Nolan, Steven Zaillian Cast: Josh Hartnett, Tom Sizemore, Ewan McGregor, Sam Shepard American rangers and soldiers from Delta Force are...
Driver’s License in USA
Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is one of the government agencies responsible for vehicle registration and driver licensing. Anyone driving a vehicle on the roads and highways of Maryland must have a valid Maryland driver’s license....
Wielu ludzi sądzi, że działania pojedynczych osób na rzecz ochrony środowiska są całkowicie bez znaczenia.
„Oxford” TEST 3. Poziom rozszerzony. Many people believe that individual acts on behalf of environmental protection are meaningless. Now a days, the matter of pollution, extinction etc. is very popular. Our planet is becoming more and more...
E-mails or letters
E-mails or letters-which are better? That question is the most interesting one, since the Internet was invented. E—mails are very modern way of communicating. It is used by millions of people all over the world. First argument for...
Festivals in the UK
Scotland celebrates New Year, with bagpipe music and dancing in the street ow the night. At midnight, there are fireworks and everyone sings ,,Auld lang syne''. Scottish families go friend and relations to continue the celebrations! 25 January...
Oil leaks
OIL LEAKS When a tanker collides with a rock or another ship, an oil leak occurs. The oil leaking onto the surface of water forms a thin layer and, if not treated, is brought with the waves to the shore. Oil glues feathers of a bird and makes...
The Friday
My name is Greg. What you see in front of you is an evil magic, so if you don’t have nerves, do not read. It happened four years ago. I will never forget that wonderful Friday afternoon. The sun was high in the ocean blue sky, casting rays of...
Violence in Poland.
Violence it is one of principal problems not only in Poland but in all the world . Every day we can hear on television, radio or read in newspapers about people who were killed, robbed, arrested or who were guilty . In my point of view...
List skargi- na organizację wycieczki
Dear Sir or Madam, My name is XYZ and I am writting to express my strong dissatisfaction with a trip organized by your travel agency. It took place on 15 December 2007 and London was the destionation. First of all, all participants of the...
Poland - an attracive place for foreigners?
Poland’s a medium state. Although it’s not big it has a lot to offer. In the north’s the Baltic Sea, it’s rather cold but it’s very comely. In south’re mountains. The Sudety Mountains and the Carpathians aren’t as beautiful as the sea but they...
You can make a change in the world ... what will it be?
Children have the right, recognized in international law, to good nutrition. The world has the obligation to protect that right, building on both the great experience gained and the scientific knowledge achieved. But did you know that in countries...
Modern technology is developing more and more rapidly. But we should not by rapidly is simply as a way for business to make
Modern technology is developing more and more rapidly. But we should not by rapidly is simply as a way for business to make money.We should use it to improve peoples living condition Modern...
Euro - the official currency of the EU
Euro - the official currency of the EU On 1 January 1999, 00.00 a.m., the euro became the official currency of 11 Member States of the European Union with a fixed conversion rate against their national currencies. From now on, the value of the...
Education in England
Compulsory education In England, children start school when they are 5 years old. They can leave at 16. Examinations Everybody does maths, science and English. They can also do history, geography, art., design and technology, a foreign language...
In the future
In the Future I want to be a movie star. I would like to be beautiful and famous, because that’s how it usually is with movie stars. I would met many fantastic and interesting people, actors, actresses and filmmakers. I would spend much time on...
Castle in Chęciny
Royal Castle in Chęciny built on one of highest rocky hill in region. It has been thrown up near 1300 but next it has been extended in XV century. But nobody knows who it was build by. It has been divide into two parts: main castle with...
Shepherd's Pie
Shepherd's Pie Shepherd' Pie is a very popular English dish. It originated in the north of England, but is now eaten all over the country. 1. Slice the onions, carrots, and mushrooms. 2. Fry them in a pan with minced beef for about 8 - 10...
Story about an animal
Last summer I was on holiday at my grandmother in Warsaw. There was very hot so we went with my aunt and cousin Kate on ice cream. While we were waiting for green light at the crossing I noticed little boy, who was stading with his mother and his...
System edukacyjny nie pomaga dzieciom
Educational system never help to develop the individuality of children. It is generally believed that school is called ‘our second home’ because we spend there a great part of time during our life, It is also said that educational system...
List do zajomej z USA!
Hi Ania, -> Thanks a lot for your letter. I am realy happy to hear from you again and I'm glad you are OK. -> I'm sorry I haven't written for such a long time. I've been ill for guite a long time. -> I have new hooby- swimming. And I don't...
Matrix - recenzja
What can I say about Matrix? I thought it was a fantastic film and I was very impressed. The story in Matrix tells about group of people who are trying to get out of the system matrix. Keanu Reeves stars as Thomas Anderson a worker for a big...
A funny story about a monkey
A baby monkey tried to climb the top of a palm- tree, but when it was half- way up, it slipped and fell to the ground. A party of tourists happened to be standing under the palm-tree and they laughed at the monkey’s misadventure. The tiny animal,...
PERFECT INFINITIV
(dotyczy przeszłości) 1. seem, claim, happen to, 2. must+PI- wnioski twierdząco- dedykujące 3. may+PI- przypuszczenia 4. can’t+PI (couldn’t+PI) wnioski przeczące 5. might+PI- przypuszczenia, że coś mogło, ale się nie stało; przypuszczenie z...
How we can fight the stereotypes.
There are many stereotypes – fixed ideas against somebody or something based on ones opinion– that man can hear around the world. They can be connected with many aspects such as look and appearance, country, race, sex, nation, profession,...
Are you in favour or against the zoo?
The animals in zoo certainly feel bad. First of all they have not sufficiently big space and live in unnatural habitat. Their cages are small and uncomfortable. Secondly they are often lonely and sometimes untidy. Because of...
New York customs
There are over 25.000 restaurants, cafes, fast food shops, pubs, bars and food stands in New York and more and more come into existence every day. New Yorkers like good food, so these 25.000 make their dreams come true. You can eat in New York...
CULTURE SHOCK May a foreigner feel shocked in our country? Which of Polish customs may seem strange to them?
When we go to another country we are sometimes surprised, with the way that people live, with the customs they have. It often happens whet we go to the country of different culture. We are not very surprised when we go to another European country...
Słownictwo (różne)
Abbrev(i)ation - skrót Draft - szkicować, projektować Manual - podręcznik, ręczny Royalty - członek rodziny królewskiej, tantiemy Sponsor - sponsorować, sponsor Circular - okrągły Editorial - artykuł do redkacji, wstępniak Preface -...
List do przyjaciółki.
Dear Ania I am going to secondary school.There is 20 people in my class, but I have got 3 friends here: ola, robert and jacek.Ola lives in a block of flats next to the school.She lives with her adult sister.Her parents live in other city.Ola is...
Idiomy
on the cheap- tanim kosztem lose one's grip- tracić kontrolę set great store on/by- pokładać ogromne nadzieje have sth in view- mieć coś na oku in a daze- oszołomiony be on tenterhooks- siedzieć jak na szpilkach talk shop- rozmawiać o...
Franklin Delano Roosevelt - czy mogłabym się z nim zaprzyjaźnić?
Franklin D. Roosevelt is an important person in the history of the USA and world. He was a 32nd president of USA. His decicions had a strong influence on events of The World War II. He studied law but he was interested in politics. Following the...
Halloween
Hallowe'en is one of the oldest festivals of Britain. The name "Hallowe'en" comes from the full name of the festival: All Hallows Eve (the night before All Hallows or All Saints' Day which is on the first. of November). The Celtic festival of...
List o moim mieście
Thursday, May 09, 2002 HI! My name is Kasia. I’m 15 years old student of second grade of grammar school. I was born in Lublin and I live here. I want to encourage you to come here. Why? There are many reasons, one of them is that Lublin is the...
Leisure activities
On weekdays I do not have too much time for my hobbies. However, I cannot study all the time and I try to spend my leisure in the best possible way. I am a good sportsman. I play ping -pong and I am a member of a table-tennis team. Hence, I often...
My favorite kind of music
My favorite kind of music is rock. I like this sort of music because I’m really relaxed when I’m listen rock break into groups – hard rock and soft rock. It’s deperds on how I feel to what kind of rock. I ……..… To listen in that moment. When I’m...
Technological and scientific advancements are necessary for society.
Moving towards the 21st century, technological advancement has become a focus of today's society. Technology has entered the lives of even the poorest members of society, and it is very rare to find anyone who does not have some form of...
How did you become interested in your hobby ?
My hobbies are computers and sport. I have been interested in computers for six years. This was when my father bought for me my first real computer. I remember that it was Pentium 133 and it was the best hardware on the market. I was sitting all...
Vegetarianism
The word „vegetarian” was coined in about 1840 to mean people, who lived without killing for food,either for moral and health reasons, or both. But the practice is much older than. The priests of ancient Egypt were forbidden flesh-foods. Many...
Moje ambicje
Career Goal As I think of my future career I think of one specific scenario. I picture a woman walking into a room, she sits down. She has a melancholy facial expression. She looks up as she speaks to the person sitting across from her. She...
Do zoos serve a useful purpose?
Do zoos serve a useful purpose, or are they unfair to animals? During the last few years there has been noticed a great development of zoos. Some people think that such places are entertaining or even needed. However in my opinion zoos should...
A risky expedition - story
Bright morning sunlight shone though my bedroom window when I woke. I lay there lazily for a few minutes, then jumped out of bed and stepped under the hot water of the shower. I was been on the travel in Egypt and nothing showed that may be...
Why should truthful?
School is place where should be good and truthful because it not, unless to get reproof, and consequence to take is weak mark from manners. Several days ago to say that nothing are homework and teacher of English to tell I to do write essay at...