Matura Focus 3 B1 B1+ Sprawdzian Unit 3 Chomikuj

Hej! Let's tackle Matura Focus 3 B1/B1+ Sprawdzian Unit 3. It might seem daunting, but we'll break it down. Imagine it like building with LEGO bricks. Each concept is a block. We'll connect them to make something amazing!

Czasy gramatyczne: Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Think of Past Simple like a snapshot. It captures a finished action. It’s like a photo of you scoring a goal. The action is done. "I scored a goal yesterday."

Past Continuous is more like a video clip. It shows an action in progress. Imagine a video of you dribbling the ball. The action was happening over a period of time. "I was dribbling the ball when someone fouled me." See the difference? Photo (finished) vs. video (in progress).

Sometimes, they appear together. Imagine a split-screen! One side shows you happily playing. The other side shows a sudden rain shower. "I was playing football when it started to rain." Past Continuous (playing) was interrupted by Past Simple (started).

Słownictwo: Uczucia i emocje

Emotions are like colors. Happiness is bright yellow. Sadness is a deep blue. Think of situations that trigger each emotion.

Anxiety can be represented by swirling grey. Imagine a storm cloud brewing in your stomach. It's a feeling of unease and worry. Relief is like sunshine breaking through the clouds. It’s a weight lifted off your shoulders.

To express feelings accurately, use strong adjectives. Instead of just "happy," try "ecstatic" or "delighted." Instead of "sad," use "miserable" or "devastated." This adds depth to your writing and speaking.

Konstrukcje gramatyczne: Used to / Would

Used to describes habits or states in the past that are no longer true. Picture your old bicycle. "I used to ride my bike to school." But now you take the bus.

Would also describes past habits, but usually specific to past routines and often relating to stories. Imagine a grandmother recalling her childhood. "Every summer, we would go to the beach." Think of it as her nostalgic memories. Often connected to verbs of action.

The difference is subtle. Used to covers general past habits or states. Would leans more towards repeated actions in specific situations, especially in narrative contexts. Visualise a timeline: *Used to* covers a broader period, *Would* focuses on specific recurring events within that period.

Typowe zadania na sprawdzianie

Expect gap-fill exercises using Past Simple and Past Continuous. Picture a text with missing pieces. You need to decide if the action is a "snapshot" or a "video clip."

Vocabulary tests might ask you to match emotions with situations. Imagine pictures representing different scenarios. You need to choose the adjective that best describes the feeling.

You might also find sentence transformations using used to and would. Visualize rewriting sentences to express the same meaning in a different way. Practice transforming common phrases to build confidence.