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1Read the excerpt: 'The author does not merely question the viability of urban rewilding; rather, she suggests that its proponents have systematically downplayed the intricate socio-economic compromises required.' What is the author's primary attitude toward urban rewilding advocates?
A.Critical of their failure to address practical trade-offs
B.Dismissive of the ecological value of rewilding initiatives
C.Supportive of their ambitious and transformative goals
D.Ambivalent about the economic expenditure involved
Explanation: The phrase 'systematically downplayed the intricate socio-economic compromises required' demonstrates a critical attitude toward the advocates for neglecting realistic compromises. The author points out an analytical blind spot rather than rejecting ecological merit outright.
2Read the excerpt: 'While early architectural critics decried brutalism as soulless and oppressive, contemporary preservationists argue that this unflinching materiality embodies a genuine civic honesty.' The word 'unflinching' in this context most nearly means:
A.Unsteady and precarious
B.Uncompromising and raw
C.Careless and improvised
D.Ostentatious and decorative
Explanation: 'Unflinching' denotes steadfast, unyielding, and honest confrontation with reality, which in architectural terminology translates to the raw, uncompromising exposure of concrete and structural elements. It contrasts with artificial embellishment.
3Read the passage: 'Technological disruption has altered white-collar professions. Many repetitive analytical tasks have been ceded to automated algorithms. Far from rendering human accountants redundant, however, this transition has elevated their advisory responsibilities.' Which statement accurately reflects the passage?
A.Accountants have resisted the incorporation of autonomous algorithmic models.
B.The demand for financial analysis has declined due to algorithm efficiency.
C.Automation has redefined the focal point of the accounting profession.
D.Human supervision of algorithms has proven completely unnecessary.
Explanation: The text states that routine analytical work was shifted to algorithms while human accountants shifted into elevated advisory roles, meaning automation redefined the focal point of the accounting profession.
4Read: 'The committee considered electrification and hydrogen conversion, but rejected the former because of logistical hurdles and settled on the latter.' What does 'the former' refer to?
A.The ultimate consensus reached by the committee
B.The second of the two discussed strategic approaches
C.The logistical hurdles impeding immediate adoption
D.The first mentioned strategy or group of strategies
Explanation: The former refers to the first of two named items, here electrification. The latter refers to the second, hydrogen conversion; the pair needs two identifiable antecedents.
5Read the sentence: 'Public transport subsidies are widely lauded by environmentalists. [______], municipal auditors frequently observe that untargeted fare reductions fail to stimulate meaningful ridership shifts among car owners.' Which transitional marker best preserves the text's coherence?
A.Be that as it may
B.In like manner
C.By the same token
D.Consequently
Explanation: 'Be that as it may' is a concession and contrast discourse marker equivalent to 'nevertheless' or 'despite that'. It acknowledges the praise from environmentalists while introducing contrasting pragmatic observations from auditors.
6Read the excerpt: 'The researcher maintains that while bilingual education undeniably confers cognitive flexibility, asserting that it confers an absolute academic advantage in every subject is an oversimplification.' What is the author's key point?
A.Cognitive flexibility has no tangible correlation with foreign language study.
B.Bilingualism's educational benefits are nuanced and should not be overstated.
C.Monolingual curricula regularly outperform dual-language immersion programs.
D.Bilingual education models have proven ineffective in primary school settings.
Explanation: The researcher acknowledges positive cognitive effects but warns that claiming comprehensive academic superiority in all subjects is an oversimplification, emphasizing nuance over blanket generalizations.
7Read the sentence: 'The minister's speech was laden with platitudes, skirting around the contentious fiscal deficit.' What does 'skirting around' convey in this passage?
A.Investigating the underlying financial factors thoroughly
B.Announcing decisive legislative reforms to curb debt
C.Deliberately avoiding direct engagement with the subject
D.Providing transparent statistical corroboration
Explanation: To 'skirt around' an issue means to evade, bypass, or avoid dealing with it directly, especially when coupled with 'platitudes' (trite, unoriginal remarks).
8Read the paragraph: 'Proponents of deep-sea mining highlight the urgent demand for battery minerals. Critics, conversely, stress the irreversible harm to benthic ecosystems. Between these irreconcilable camps stands the regulator, tasked with adjudicating between short-term resource security and long-term stewardship.' Which phrase best summarizes the regulator's position?
A.Unconditionally aligned with the mining conglomerate lobby
B.Primarily focused on dismantling commercial oceanic exploration
C.Relieved of legal responsibility by conflicting international treaties
D.Caught between competing ecological and commercial priorities
Explanation: The text depicts the regulator as standing between two 'irreconcilable camps' and having to adjudicate between resource needs (commercial) and ecological stewardship, capturing a classic dilemma between competing priorities.
9Read the excerpt: 'His latest novel is ostensible satire, yet a subterranean melancholy permeates every vignette.' The word 'subterranean' functions here metaphorically to indicate an underlying emotion that is:
A.Concealed beneath the surface but palpably present
B.Explicitly stated in the introductory chapter
C.Completely fabricated by overzealous reviewers
D.Unrelated to the emotional arc of the characters
Explanation: Literally meaning underground, 'subterranean' is used here figuratively to describe a subtle, underlying, hidden current of sorrow that runs beneath the comedic or satirical facade of the book.
10Which of the following sentences exhibits the most objective, academic tone appropriate for an analytical essay?
A.I absolutely know that living near green spaces makes everyone feel fantastic.
B.Evidence suggests that urban green belts correlate positively with psychological well-being.
C.It is simply ridiculous to deny that trees and parks fix human depression completely.
D.Without doubt, city folk go crazy unless they have green trees around their houses.
Explanation: The keyed sentence uses cautious hedging and formal vocabulary rather than emotional certainty or sweeping promises. This makes it the most appropriate option for the analytical register specified in the question.

About the Matura English Exam

Independent practice for Polish Matura English. This is an English-language MCQ study adaptation with English passages and expressions preserved where integral to the skill. It is not an official translation, a full format simulation, or a simulation of the official language environment and does not substitute for listening, extended writing, or speaking practice. The bank primarily supports extended-level revision; it is not complete coverage of every level.

Exam sponsor: Centralna Komisja Egzaminacyjna (CKE) and the regional Okręgowe Komisje Egzaminacyjne (OKE), Poland. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Written listening, reading, language-use, and writing tasks. The oral examination tests spoken interaction and production. Official assessment uses English, with Polish instructions where specified.

Time Limit

Written: basic 120 minutes, extended 150 minutes, bilingual 180 minutes. Oral examination without a level designation: approximately 15 minutes.

Passing Score

In 2026, at least 30% is required in each compulsory written and oral exam. An additional extended or bilingual written language has no minimum passing score. Taking a different additional written language does not itself require another oral exam.

Exam / Certification Fees

Generally free. In 2026, PLN 50 per subject, part, and level applies to third and subsequent sittings and certain previously declared additional-exam no-shows. OKE fee exemptions may apply; check the individual payment obligation.

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Reading Comprehension & Text Cohesion

Complex text analysis, extracting implicit meaning, matching headings, contextual deduction, and logical text cohesion.

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Advanced Grammar & Syntactic Transformations

Syntactic transformations, negative inversion, conditional sentences, mixed conditionals, passive voice, and cleft structures.

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Lexical Precision, Collocations & Word Formation

Derivational morphology (prefixes, suffixes), phrasal verbs, dependent prepositions, idioms, and precise lexical choice.

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Discourse Functions, Register & Written Production

Cohesive devices, transitional phrases, formal/academic register conventions, essay thesis development, and discursive balance.

Preparing for the Matura English Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: In 2026, at least 30% is required in each compulsory written and oral exam. An additional extended or bilingual written language has no minimum passing score. Taking a different additional written language does not itself require another oral exam.
  • Assessment: Written listening, reading, language-use, and writing tasks. The oral examination tests spoken interaction and production. Official assessment uses English, with Polish instructions where specified.
  • Time limit: Written: basic 120 minutes, extended 150 minutes, bilingual 180 minutes. Oral examination without a level designation: approximately 15 minutes.
  • Exam / certification fees: Generally free. In 2026, PLN 50 per subject, part, and level applies to third and subsequent sittings and certain previously declared additional-exam no-shows. OKE fee exemptions may apply; check the individual payment obligation. Official sources

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Matura English: Suggested Study Strategy

1Read authentic English texts, justify inferences with passage evidence, and record vocabulary in context.
2Practice listening with audio, write complete 200–250-word texts for the extended paper, and rehearse spoken interaction. Use the official informator for task instructions and scoring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bank simulate the whole official language examination?

Independent practice for Polish Matura English. This is an English-language MCQ study adaptation with English passages and expressions preserved where integral to the skill. It is not an official translation, a full format simulation, or a simulation of the official language environment and does not substitute for listening, extended writing, or speaking practice. The bank primarily supports extended-level revision; it is not complete coverage of every level. Study percentages are local allocations, not official section weights. The extended written assessment targets B2 overall and B2+ receptive skills.

What writing, oral, and assignment requirements apply?

The written examination includes a produced text, not just selected answers. The extended writing task requires 200–250 words. A separate oral examination is required when this is the chosen compulsory foreign language. No separate coursework portfolio or advance assignment is specified for these language papers.

Who can sit the examination, and what does it cost?

Eligible secondary-school graduates must submit the examination declaration. The applicable formula and subject requirements depend on school type, graduation cohort, and prior examination history; consult the 2026 CKE instructions. Generally free. In 2026, PLN 50 per subject, part, and level applies to third and subsequent sittings and certain previously declared additional-exam no-shows. OKE fee exemptions may apply; check the individual payment obligation.