Read the sentences below and choose the correct answers. There may be more than one correct answer in each point. 1. Everyone hoped the ceremony would run nicelysmoothlyrightwell, but then Andrew’s ex-wife showed up at the reunion.

2. He’s not extravagant at all, in fact, he’s quite down to earthgroundplacelevel.

3. I need to do something about my lack of energy, I’m all the timecontinuouslypermanentlyat the moment extremely tired.

4. Organising a big event meansrequireshasneeds a lot of time and patience.

5. She gave a very beautiful and long condolencesspeecheulogytalk during the funeral and stressed all her husband's great features.

6. When you can’t make up your mind about where to go on holiday, maybe you should limitscalerestrictnarrow down your choices by picking one continent.

7. Giving your next of kin a present isn’t a must, but it’s traditioncustomaryordinaryusual in our culture.

8. You’ll never be able to pleasemeetprovide forcater for everybody’s taste.

9. I know you’d like it, but the world doesn’t turn aroundgo roundspinrevolve around you.

10. Sheila’s effort went throughdownbyup the drain; she needn’t have spent so much energy planning a family dinner.

11. First things first, let’s find the perfect placelocationvenuespace for the gala. I’m thinking a big hotel with a ballroom.

12. We need to confirm all the visitorspeoplelistenersparticipants of the conference are here.

13. How about informing them prior tobeforein advanceafter that we aren't able to come?

Match the words and phrases to make proper expressions. make Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. celebration, 2. together, 3. up, 4. time, 5. condolences, 6. an event, 7. catering, 8. a party, 9. to dress Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. celebration, 2. together, 3. up, 4. time, 5. condolences, 6. an event, 7. catering, 8. a party, 9. to prior Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. celebration, 2. together, 3. up, 4. time, 5. condolences, 6. an event, 7. catering, 8. a party, 9. to get- Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. celebration, 2. together, 3. up, 4. time, 5. condolences, 6. an event, 7. catering, 8. a party, 9. to order Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. celebration, 2. together, 3. up, 4. time, 5. condolences, 6. an event, 7. catering, 8. a party, 9. to host Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. celebration, 2. together, 3. up, 4. time, 5. condolences, 6. an event, 7. catering, 8. a party, 9. to family Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. celebration, 2. together, 3. up, 4. time, 5. condolences, 6. an event, 7. catering, 8. a party, 9. to hold Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. celebration, 2. together, 3. up, 4. time, 5. condolences, 6. an event, 7. catering, 8. a party, 9. to extend Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. celebration, 2. together, 3. up, 4. time, 5. condolences, 6. an event, 7. catering, 8. a party, 9. to

Drag and drop elements to create a dialogue about organizing a family reunion. Elementy do uszeregowania: 1. Not quite, now there’s all this hassle with the food. The hotel manager says that instead of a sit-down meal we’ll have to have a finger food buffet., 2. No way, you are paying for it so you can have a few demands. Don’t let your money go down the drain! Good luck with that!, 3. Great, I thought that would be the most challenging task., 4. Well, I've set the date and I managed to book the venue based on the RSVPs that I got., 5. You seem exhausted, what happened?, 6. I’ve been planning my family reunion and it’s so stressful. I’m left with it all on my own and there are still so many things to do., 7. Imagine that! I can’t see your 85 year-old grandma standing all the time., 8. Tell me, what’s already done., 9. Yeah, I hope they can just squeeze in a few chairs and tables for the elderly. Do you think it’s too much to ask for?

Translate the fragments in brackets to complete the sentences. 1. It’s just an ordinary party, there’s no need to     Tu uzupełnij     for the occasion. 2. I’m not a fan of big    Tu uzupełnij     as an introvert I hate being surrounded by people who ask me uncomfortable questions. 3. There’s a widow over there next to the grave, let’s go to her and     Tu uzupełnij. 4. Are you sure it’s a good venue to     Tu uzupełnij?     It looks cheap and dirty and people will be disappointed no matter what the occasion will be. 5. We’re looking forward to this     Tu uzupełnij.     I haven’t seen my cousins for ages. It’s about time we reconnected. 6. Sam is     Tu uzupełnij     tonight, he has asked everyone to wear costumes because the New Year’s Eve celebration has a theme, the 70’s. He has also asked us to bring some snacks. The rest will be provided, as he has already     Tu uzupełnij     and the dishes will be delivered just before everyone arrives. 7. Oh, you’re always so busy, a busy bee! You have to     Tu uzupełnij     for your daughter’s school performance tonight! You can prepare your project later! 8. Don’t worry, there will be a chance to have something to drink     Tu uzupełnij     dinner so you won’t be thirsty.

Type in the missing words to fill in the gaps in the sentences. 1. When you attend someone’s funeral, it’s customary to     Tu uzupełnij     to the grieving family. 2. How are we supposed to     Tu uzupełnij     so many people? The house is too small for that! Plus we don’t have enough room to keep all the food and drinks here! 3. Family reunions aren’t my     Tu uzupełnij    . I don’t feel comfortable being surrounded by so many people in one place. 4. Dressing up for certain occasions is     Tu uzupełnij    . You must do it as a sign of respect for the hosts and other attendees. 5. Dad is so stressed that even his favourite cat can’t put him     Tu uzupełnij    . I wonder what we can do to comfort him. 6. My mother can stand throwing parties,     Tu uzupełnij     cooking for many people. 7. Mary waited for all the guests to RSVP     Tu uzupełnij     booking a venue; she wanted to     Tu uzupełnij     into account how many people would be willing to be present during the get-together. 8. Let me introduce you to my cousin, she’s     Tu uzupełnij    ; she travelled a long way to get here. If she lived nearer, we would see each other more often. 9. I think you have to     Tu uzupełnij     your ideas     Tu uzupełnij     with your mom before making such a crucial decision. 10. Let’s hope they will develop strong     Tu uzupełnij     when they get to know each other. After all, they are stepsisters. 11. We aren’t going to have any     Tu uzupełnij     food for dinner, we are going for something traditional and simple to prepare. 12. His    Tu uzupełnij     are very sociable and often go to family gatherings. 13. The opportunity to go to the gala isn’t     Tu uzupełnij     me. I don’t like it and I have nothing to wear. 14. Everyone in my family has different     Tu uzupełnij     needs, so we often order takeout because I refuse to cook three dishes for one meal: one meatless, one gluten-free, and one vegan.

Transform the following sentences so that they mean the same as the original sentences. Use the key words, but don’t change their form. 1. You must book a proper place for the wedding. VENUE You must book     Tu uzupełnij    the party.
2. You should put on nice clothes for the party. UP You should     Tu uzupełnij    .
3. You’re not the center of the universe. REVOLVE The world     Tu uzupełnij    .
4. Don’t stop trying to develop strong ties with your next of kin. UP Don’t     Tu uzupełnij     strong ties with your next of kin.
5. It’s a tradition to celebrate Christmas with your closest family. NEAREST It’s customary to celebrate Christmas with     Tu uzupełnij    .
6. Her organisational skills have to be fully used. FULLEST Her organisational skills     Tu uzupełnij    .
7. Perhaps it’s smart to limit your expectations. SCALE Perhaps it’s smart     Tu uzupełnij    .
8. I’m too young to organise a family reunion on my own. If I     Tu uzupełnij    , I would organise a family reunion on my own. WERE
9. I can’t afford to book this restaurant because I don’t have enough money. BUDGET I can’t afford to book this restaurant because I’m     Tu uzupełnij    .
10. They wasted their time and money. DRAIN Their     Tu uzupełnij    .
11. I really like this hand-made invitation. APPEALING This hand-made invitation     Tu uzupełnij    .