This girl got a Nobel Peace prize at the age of 17. Do you know what she did to be so appreciated? Read the text in this section to find out!
Ta dziewczyna otrzymała Pokojową Nagrodę Nobla w wieku 17 lat. Czy wiesz, co zrobiła, żeby dostać takie wyróżnienie? Przeczytaj tekst w tej sekcji i sprawdź!
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Zdjęcie przedstawia Pakistankę, w ujęciu od pasa w górę, stojącą pomiędzy ludźmi w garniturach i żakietach. Kobieta ma ciemne włosy schowane pod pomarańczową chustą okrywającą jej głowę, ramiona i klatkę piersiową. Kobieta patrzy prosto w obiektyw.
"For her struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education…”
"Za jej walkę z represjonowaniem dzieci i młodzieży oraz o prawo wszystkich dzieci do edukacji…"
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Exercise1
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Match words with their definitions. threaten Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy admire Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy effort Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy tough Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy confess Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy courage Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy persevere Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy disheartened Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy compelled Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy resolute Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy remarkable Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy petrified Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy
Match words with their definitions. threaten Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy admire Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy effort Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy tough Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy confess Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy courage Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy persevere Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy disheartened Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy compelled Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy resolute Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy remarkable Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy petrified Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation, 2. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour, 3. to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about, 4. to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time, 5. to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want, 6. unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning, 7. strong; not easily broken or made weaker, 8. extremely frightened, 9. determined in character, action, or ideas, 10. physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, 11. having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary, 12. having lost confidence, hope, and energy
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Read the text about a famous teenage activist. Then, do the exercises below.
Who is Malala?
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“I Am Afraid,” confessedconfessconfessed the blogger Gul Makai in her first blog entry on the BBC website, on January 3rd, 2009. You can’t help but admire her, when she talks about going to school despite a Taliban edict prohibiting girls from doing so. The little girl was one of the few who refusedrefused [refuse] (verb)refused to complycomply (verb)comply, thus putting herself at risk. “I’ll kill you,” she heard from a man on her way home.
Unbelievably, and probably partially thanks to her father, a social activist, the blogger found the courage to stand up forstand up for something (verb)stand up for what she believed. She wrote more entries after the “I Am Afraid” one and spoke outspoke out [speak out]spoke out publicly, advocating for girls’ right to education, knowing very well that it would put a target on her back. She recalls that her father saw many of his fellow activists dead or imprisoned. Yet this determineddetermineddetermined girl never backed downbacked down [back down] (verb)backed down until one fateful day that changed everything… Who is she?
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban, she says about herself in the title of her autobiography. You might know her as Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate. These two titles tell you what a remarkableremarkableremarkable young person she is.
In 2012, Malala was 15 and, despite the Taliban’s reign of terrorreign of terrorreign of terror, she was still attending school. The school bus was taking her and her friends home when it was stopped by a masked gunman. He got on, and looking around the petrifiedpetrifiedpetrified faces demanded “Who is Malala?” Then, he shot the girl in the head.
Malala survived, but it took months of surgeries and rehabilitation in an English hospital to get her back on her feetback on her feet [back on one’s feet]back on her feet. Being shot would be enough to silencesilence (verb)silence even a tough adult with strong convictionsstrong convictions [strong conviction]strong convictions. Lengthy and painful recoveryrecoveryrecovery could disheartendishearten (verb)dishearten anyone. But not Malala. She persevered. Having moved to England, she felt compelledfelt compelled [feel compelled]felt compelled to use her new‑foundnew‑foundnew‑found safety to fight for equal opportunitiesequal opportunitiesequal opportunities for girls with the same determinationdeterminationdetermination. In December 2014, her efforts earned her the Nobel Prize. Today, the resoluteresoluteresolute Oxford graduate is a world‑famous proponentproponentproponent for girls’ rights, has a Malala’s Fund Education Champion Network and is an inspirationinspirationinspiration for many young women.
1 Źródło: JoannaSobierska‑Paczesny, dostępny w internecie: https://malala.org/malalas-story [dostęp 23.06.2022], https://people.unica.it/michelagiordano/files/2012/04/Malala-Yousafzai%E2%80%99s-speech-at-the-United-Nations.pdf [dostęp 23.06.2022], licencja: CC BY-SA 3.0.
Exercise2
Based on the text you read, type in the answers to the questions.
Why was the blogger threatened?
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Read the first paragraph of the text carefully. „I’ll kill you” is a threat by the end of it and the explanation is provided earlier in the text.
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Because she went to school when it was prohibited./Because she went to school when it wasn’t allowed.
What role did the girl’s father play in her life?
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Pay attention to the first sentence of the second paragraph.
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He was her inspiration as a social activist.
Who was with Malala when she was shot?
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Think back on Malala's location when she was shot. Search for the information about who she was with then in the fourth paragraph of the text.
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She was with her friends from school.
What is the author implying about Malala when they say „But not Malala”?
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Two sentences before, the text provides information on how Malala could've reacted, but she didn't. Look at the personality traits mentioned. What do they imply about Malala?
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Even more experienced people might have given up in her situation./That she was stronger than many adults.
Why was she awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
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Pay attention to the sentence before the one which provides the information on Malala receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts.
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For her efforts in fighting for girls’ rights/Because she was fighting for girls’ rights to education.
GRAMMAR TIP
W języku angielskim imiesłów często używany jest zamiast zdania podrzędnego. Przybiera on trzy formy:
1. Końcówka-ing
Przykład:
seeing – widząc
Seeing that everyone else was escaping, he also ran away. – Widząc, że wszyscy inni uciekali, on też zwiał.
2. Trzecia forma czasownika
Przykład:
shocked – będąc zszokowanym
Shocked that she would say something like that, he left without saying goodbye. – Wyszedł bez pożegnania, będąc zszokowanym, że powiedziała coś takiego.
3. Having + trzecia forma
Przykład:
having finished – skończywszy
Having finished his speech, he looked around the room waiting for questions. –Skończywszy przemowę rozejrzał się po sali w oczekiwaniu na pytania .
Exercise3
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Read the sentences below and choose the correct translation. Only one answer is correct.
She spoke out publicly, knowing very well to know well well-known (dobrze wiedząc) it would put a target on her back.
The little girl was one of the few who refused to comply, thus puts her at risk putting themselves at risk to put herself at risk (narażając się na ryzyko).
Having moved to England Moved to England Moving to England (Przeprowadziwszy się do Anglii), she felt compelled to use her new-found safety to fight for equal opportunities for girls.
To be a child Being a child Been a child (Będąc dzieckiem) of a political activist made me interested in politics from the young age.
Injuring After she injured Injured (Raniona), she was transported to a military hospital.
Having graduated Graduated Graduating (Ukończywszy studia) from Oxford, Malala continues her social campaigns.
Read the sentences below and choose the correct translation. Only one answer is correct.
She spoke out publicly, knowing very well to know well well-known (dobrze wiedząc) it would put a target on her back.
The little girl was one of the few who refused to comply, thus puts her at risk putting themselves at risk to put herself at risk (narażając się na ryzyko).
Having moved to England Moved to England Moving to England (Przeprowadziwszy się do Anglii), she felt compelled to use her new-found safety to fight for equal opportunities for girls.
To be a child Being a child Been a child (Będąc dzieckiem) of a political activist made me interested in politics from the young age.
Injuring After she injured Injured (Raniona), she was transported to a military hospital.
Having graduated Graduated Graduating (Ukończywszy studia) from Oxford, Malala continues her social campaigns.
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Match the sentences with their meanings.
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Exercise4
Match the sentences with their meanings. Nothing can change her opinions and beliefs. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. She advocates women’s rights., 2. She refuses to comply with the regulations., 3. She speaks up against the reign of terror in her country., 4. She never backs down., 5. She has strong convictions. She criticizes the fact that everyone is afraid. of the authorities Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. She advocates women’s rights., 2. She refuses to comply with the regulations., 3. She speaks up against the reign of terror in her country., 4. She never backs down., 5. She has strong convictions. She doesn’t listen when the government tells her she can’t do something. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. She advocates women’s rights., 2. She refuses to comply with the regulations., 3. She speaks up against the reign of terror in her country., 4. She never backs down., 5. She has strong convictions. She often speaks publicly trying to convince people that both sexes should be treated equally. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. She advocates women’s rights., 2. She refuses to comply with the regulations., 3. She speaks up against the reign of terror in her country., 4. She never backs down., 5. She has strong convictions. No one can make her surrender and give up. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. She advocates women’s rights., 2. She refuses to comply with the regulations., 3. She speaks up against the reign of terror in her country., 4. She never backs down., 5. She has strong convictions.
Match the sentences with their meanings. Nothing can change her opinions and beliefs. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. She advocates women’s rights., 2. She refuses to comply with the regulations., 3. She speaks up against the reign of terror in her country., 4. She never backs down., 5. She has strong convictions. She criticizes the fact that everyone is afraid. of the authorities Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. She advocates women’s rights., 2. She refuses to comply with the regulations., 3. She speaks up against the reign of terror in her country., 4. She never backs down., 5. She has strong convictions. She doesn’t listen when the government tells her she can’t do something. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. She advocates women’s rights., 2. She refuses to comply with the regulations., 3. She speaks up against the reign of terror in her country., 4. She never backs down., 5. She has strong convictions. She often speaks publicly trying to convince people that both sexes should be treated equally. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. She advocates women’s rights., 2. She refuses to comply with the regulations., 3. She speaks up against the reign of terror in her country., 4. She never backs down., 5. She has strong convictions. No one can make her surrender and give up. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. She advocates women’s rights., 2. She refuses to comply with the regulations., 3. She speaks up against the reign of terror in her country., 4. She never backs down., 5. She has strong convictions.
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Exercise4
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Listen to the recordings and match them with the sentences which mean the same thing. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. She speaks up against the reign of terror in her country., 2. She refuses to comply with the regulations., 3. She has strong convictions., 4. She never backs down., 5. She advocates women’s rights.
Listen to the recordings and match them with the sentences which mean the same thing. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. She speaks up against the reign of terror in her country., 2. She refuses to comply with the regulations., 3. She has strong convictions., 4. She never backs down., 5. She advocates women’s rights.
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Trudne sytuacje wymagają poświęceń. / Trudne czasy wymagają drastycznych rozwiązań. (in adverse circumstances, actions that might have been rejected under other circumstances may become the best choice)
publicznie wypowiedział/wypowiedziała swoje poglądy [publicznie wypowiadać swoje poglądy] (to say in public what you think about something such as a law or an official plan or action)
przeżył/przeżyła [przeżyć] (to continue to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed or after being in a difficult or threatening situation)
