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1Read the excerpt from an essay on Ukrainian cultural identity: «Культура народу — це не статичний музейний експонат, замкнений у минулому, а живий організм, що безупинно розвивається через діалог із сучасним світом, зберігаючи при цьому свій глибинний духовний стрижень.» What is the primary thesis formulated by the author in this passage?
A.Culture is dynamic and evolves through global dialogue while preserving its foundational spiritual core.
B.Traditional folk customs should be preserved exclusively in historical museums without external influence.
C.Modern civilization inevitably destroys the authentic historical core of national spiritual heritage.
D.Only through rejecting ancient traditions can a nation successfully engage in contemporary intercultural dialogue.
Explanation: The author explicitly defines culture as a 'living organism' ('живий організм') that continuously evolves through dialogue with the modern world while maintaining its deep spiritual anchor ('глибинний духовний стрижень'). This directly supports the thesis that cultural identity combines dynamic development with core preservation.
2Read the sentence: «Чи можна залишатися байдужим, споглядаючи, як виснажуються віковічні мовні скарби під тиском байдужості й бездумного наслідування чужих зразків?» What is the stylistic function and communicative intention of the rhetorical question used in this sentence?
A.To convey genuine uncertainty and request factual information from the reader regarding language policies.
B.To emotionally engage the reader and emphatically urge active civic responsibility toward language preservation.
C.To express total indifference and skepticism regarding whether linguistic preservation matters.
D.To logically demonstrate that all foreign cultural influences are objectively superior to native traditions.
Explanation: Rhetorical questions in Ukrainian essayistic style ('публіцистичний стиль') do not seek information; rather, they serve as emotional appeals that provoke moral reflection and emphasize the urgency of protecting linguistic heritage against neglect.
3Read the passage: «Слово має дивовижну здатність будувати мости порозуміння між поколіннями або, навпаки, зводити глухі мури відчуження, коли його використовують як інструмент агресії.» Which stylistic device is central to the author's characterization of language in this passage?
A.Gradation and hyperbole to emphasize numerical proportions.
B.Antithesis combined with conceptual metaphor ('мости порозуміння' vs. 'глухі мури відчуження').
C.Synecdoche and litotes depicting minimal social friction.
D.Alliteration devoid of figurative semantic contrast.
Explanation: The author contrasts two opposing metaphorical outcomes of linguistic communication: building bridges of mutual understanding ('мости порозуміння') versus erecting opaque walls of alienation ('глухі мури відчуження'). This juxtaposition of polar concepts constitutes an antithesis ('антитеза').
4Read the statement from a literary critique: «Автор свідомо уникає патетичних декларацій, натомість зосереджує увагу на тонких психологічних порухах душі героя, що й створює ефект надзвичайної інтимності оповіді.» According to the passage, what artistic technique enables the author to achieve emotional intimacy with the reader?
A.Employing grand patriotic slogans and elevated rhetorical declarations.
B.Focusing on subtle psychological movements of the protagonist's inner world rather than loud declarations.
C.Introducing multiple narrators with conflicting ideological perspectives.
D.Using detached scientific terminology and chronological historical chronicles.
Explanation: The critic contrasts grandiose declarations with close attention to the protagonist's inner life. Патетичний here means elevated or emotionally declamatory, rather than the usual English sense of pathetic.
5Read the excerpt from an editorial: «Попри поширену думку про те, що цифровізація нівелює потребу в глибокому читанні, сучасні дослідження свідчать про протилежне: вдумливий читач знаходить у цифрових форматах нові горизонти для аналітичного мислення.» What role does the subordinate introductory clause ('Попри поширену думку про те, що...') play in the structure of the argument?
A.It introduces an irreconcilable personal bias that invalidates the author's credibility.
B.It expresses concession by acknowledging a widespread counter-argument before refuting it with new research.
C.It serves as the definitive factual conclusion of the entire passage.
D.It provides statistical empirical verification for the decline in modern reading literacy.
Explanation: The preposition 'попри' marks a concessive relationship ('допустовий зв'язок'), allowing the author to concede the prevalence of the opposing view (that digitization kills deep reading) before presenting contrasting evidence ('сучасні дослідження свідчать про протилежне').
6In an analytical review, which of the following statements constitutes an objective factual assertion rather than a subjective aesthetic evaluation?
A.«Поема вирізняється неймовірною естетичною довершеністю та неперевершеною мелодикою вірша.»
B.«Перше видання збірки 'Кобзар' Тараса Шевченка побачило світ у Санкт-Петербурзі 1840 року за сприяння Євгена Гребінки.»
C.«Цей твір є найглибшим філософським трактатом в усій європейській літературі доби Просвітництва.»
D.«Драматичні образи п'єси залишають у душі кожного глядача незабутній слід смутку й захоплення.»
Explanation: Statement 1 is a verifiable historical and bibliographical fact: Shevchenko's 'Kobzar' was indeed published in St. Petersburg in 1840 with the help of Yevhen Hrebinka. The other options employ subjective evaluative vocabulary ('неймовірною', 'найглибшим', 'неперевершеною', 'залишають у душі кожного').
7Read the text fragment: «Історична пам'ять — це не просто перелік дат і воєнних баталій. Це неперервна нитка духовної спадкоємності, що зв'язує нас із нашими предками через мову, звичаї та моральні орієнтири.» What is the implied relationship between historical dates and cultural continuity according to the author?
A.Dates and battles are entirely irrelevant to human civilization and should be removed from curricula.
B.Factual chronologies provide an external framework, but true historical memory resides in living spiritual and cultural transmission.
C.Memorizing military victories is the single sufficient condition for preserving national identity.
D.Language and customs develop independently without any connection to preceding historical generations.
Explanation: By stating that memory is 'not simply a list of dates and battles' but rather 'a continuous thread of spiritual succession', the author argues that historical memory transcends dry chronicles and finds genuine vitality in language, ethics, and living traditions.
8Read the sentence: «Хоча митець тривалий час перебував у вимушеній еміграції, образи рідного Поділля завжди залишалися головним джерелом його творчого натхнення.» Which logical connection is established between the subordinate clause and the main clause?
A.Causal relationship explaining why the artist chose to emigrate abroad.
B.Temporal succession indicating that the artist started painting only after returning home.
C.Concession highlighting that physical displacement did not break his artistic attachment to his homeland.
D.Conditional dependency showing that inspiration required remaining permanently in exile.
Explanation: The conjunction 'хоча' introduces a concessive clause ('підрядне допустове'). It highlights that despite the adverse condition (forced emigration), his native landscape remained his central artistic inspiration.
9Read the passage: «Мова міста — це дивовижне дзеркало суспільних трансформацій. Тут співіснують книжні норми, молодіжний сленг, професійні жаргони та діалектні нашарування, принесені хвилями внутрішньої міграції. Спроба штучно загнати це багатство в жорсткі рамки кабінетного пуризму приречена на поразку, адже мова розвивається за власними органічними законами.» What is the author's attitude toward linguistic purism in urban communication?
A.Enthusiastic support, viewing purism as essential to cleanse urban language of slang and dialect words.
B.Critical skepticism, arguing that urban language is inherently diverse and cannot be forced into rigid purist constraints.
C.Indifference, claiming that urban vocabulary has no impact on the development of standard national language.
D.Academic neutrality, advocating that government decrees should dictate colloquial street speech.
Explanation: The author describes urban linguistic variety as an organic mirror of social changes and explicitly asserts that attempting to force this wealth into rigid purist frameworks is 'doomed to failure' ('приречена на поразку') because language evolves under organic laws.
10Read the excerpt from an essay on Ukrainian baroque literature: «Барокова людина постійно відчувала хисткість і скороминущість земного буття. Почуття 'трагічного оптимізму' живилося переконанням, що попри тлінність матеріального світу, людська душа здатна сягнути абсолюту через духовне пізнання та гармонію з Творцем.» What paradox characterizes the 'baroque individual' according to the text?
A.Total rejection of Christian metaphysics in favor of radical scientific materialism.
B.Balancing acute awareness of earthly transience with optimistic spiritual elevation toward the divine.
C.A blind pursuit of earthly wealth accompanied by ascetic self-isolation from society.
D.Despair without any hope of redemption, leading to nihilistic withdrawal from intellectual life.
Explanation: The text defines the baroque paradox as 'tragic optimism' ('трагічний оптимізм'): the acute realization of earthly frailty ('хисткість і скороминущість') coexists harmoniously with the belief that the soul can attain eternity through spiritual self-knowledge.

About the Matura Ukrainian Exam

Independent practice for Polish Matura Ukrainian. This is an English-language MCQ study adaptation with Ukrainian 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. This is Ukrainian as a foreign language, available from school year 2025/2026, rather than the Ukrainian national-minority language examination.

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 Ukrainian, 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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  • 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 Ukrainian, 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 Ukrainian: Suggested Study Strategy

1Read authentic Ukrainian 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.

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Does this bank simulate the whole official language examination?

Independent practice for Polish Matura Ukrainian. This is an English-language MCQ study adaptation with Ukrainian 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. This is Ukrainian as a foreign language, available from school year 2025/2026, rather than the Ukrainian national-minority language examination. 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.