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ZADANIE 1
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Tekst 1

One of the most amazing stories in air travel is about a flight attendant, Vesna Vulović, from JAT Flight 367. On January 26, 1972, she welcomed the passengers flying from Copenhagen to her home city of Belgrade. Vesna really wanted to come back home because she was exhausted. Unfortunately, nobody got to Belgrade. The tragedy happened over Prague in Czechoslovakia when the plane unexpectedly went down.

There were 28 people on board. 27 of them died. Only Vesna survived. How did it happen? She didn’t have any parachute, because there was no time to put it on. She simply fell from the plane into the trees and then onto the ground covered with snow. At that time, the world record for a fall was from 6000 meters, but Vesna fell from 10,160 meters! This is much higher than Mount Everest, which is 8,848 meters high! That is why you can find her name in the Guinness World Records.

A man who found Vesna in the woods called an ambulance. Luckily, she was alive but she couldn’t move. When she woke up in the hospital, she was shocked. She forgot the day of the accident. She remembered very few things – her name, the fact that she had no husband and no kids. Yet, she wasn’t alone in the hospital. When her parents found out about the accident, they came to Prague, rented a room in a hotel, and visited Vesna every day.

In the meantime, the services tried to find the reason for the plane catastrophe. The weather conditions, the condition of the machine’s engine and the bomb theory were checked. Finally, after a few months, the police gave an answer. According to the official report, a bomb exploded on board the plane.

After the catastrophe, Vesna became very famous. She even had a meeting with her idol, Paul McCartney! He couldn’t believe that the woman he was talking to was the survivor of the highest fall without a parachute. He was also impressed by her personality. Vesna was really modest. Despite her fame, she led a simple life. She continued to work for the airline, but she never flew again.
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Tekst 2

The Leopard 2 is a German battle tank. It was first made in the 1970s, but it is still one of the best tanks. Many countries in Europe use it, for example, Greece, Spain, and Finland.

The tank is very heavy, about 60 tons. Even though it is big, it can go fast. On roads, it can reach 70 km/h, and on rough ground, it can still go about 50 km/h.

The Leopard 2 has a powerful 120 mm gun that can hit targets far away. Its thick armour keeps the four crew members safe inside. However, what makes the tank really special is its modern computer system. It helps the crew see everything more easily, even at night.

The Leopard 2 is used for training and in real battles. People know it as a safe, strong, and reliable tank.
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ZADANIE 2
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HISTORIA 1
In Japan, Christmas is not a national holiday, but many people celebrate it. It is a time for couples and friends to enjoy themselves. People like giving small gifts and looking at Christmas lights. Another popular tradition in Japan is eating KFC for Christmas dinner. Many people order it early or wait in long lines at the restaurants. This started with a KFC marketing campaign in the 1970s. Then, the company promoted its fast food as traditional American Christmas food to increase sales. That’s why, nowadays, millions of people in Japan celebrate Christmas with KFC. However, some Japanese couples see Christmas as a romantic holiday, similar to Valentine’s Day. So, they often choose expensive restaurants for their Christmas dinners.
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In Colombia, a group of Bogotá residents tried an experiment: they closed five kilometres of a major road in the city to cars for a few hours. That's how Ciclovía, also known as Open Streets, was born. Since then, it has become a regular event in more than 400 cities. Ciclovía happens every Sunday, and on that day, many streets are closed to cars. People can walk, run, ride bikes, or skate there. Families and friends spend this time together. It is a fun and healthy way to spend time outside. Ciclovía helps people stay active and protects the environment. Some places also have music or games. Many people look forward to Ciclovía each week.
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In South Korea, people usually work about 52 hours a week. However, in reality, they work much longer as they stay late or work at weekends. It is also common to go to restaurants with colleagues or clients after work. In 2023, the government wanted to make people work even longer and raise the weekly working hours to 69. Many workers did not agree. They said it was too much. There were protests and strikes. Because of this, the plan was stopped. Many young people in South Korea want more free time and better work-life balance.
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In Italy, people drink cappuccino only in the morning, usually before 11:00. If you order a cappuccino after that time, they will know you are a tourist. Italians believe that milk is too heavy to drink later in the day. They think it’s not good for digestion. If you ask for a cappuccino after 11:00, some cafés might even serve you a bad one intentionally. After the morning, Italians drink espresso. So, if you want to enjoy your cappuccino like a local, make sure to have it before 11:00 in the morning.
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In China, many workers take a short nap after lunch. It is called wu jiao. It usually lasts about 30 minutes, often from 1:00 to 1:30 in the afternoon. Long ago, farmers rested at this time because it was too hot to work. The habit has stayed, even as people moved to offices. According to Chinese beliefs, resting at midday helps keep the body in balance. Today, it’s common to see office workers sleeping at their desks or on the floor. Some offices even have small beds or mats for sleeping. There are also special pillows for desk sleeping.
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Denise Prudhomme was a woman who lived in Tempe, Arizona. She worked as a business consultant at a corporation called Wells Fargo. She wasn’t a new worker. She had several years of experience in the company, so everybody knew her well.

August 16, 2024, was an ordinary Friday. Denise clocked in at 7 a.m., sat down at her desk, and started working. She didn’t talk to anyone. She didn’t even go to lunch at her favourite restaurant. However, nobody noticed that. Then, the weekend began and there were fewer people in the office.

On Monday, Denise’s colleagues saw her sitting at her desk. It was her fourth day without leaving the company. The next day, a security guard was patrolling the building when he noticed Denise leaning against her desk. She looked as if she were sleeping. He approached to wake her, but she didn’t react. When he checked her pulse, he discovered that she was dead. At first, he wanted to inform his boss about the situation but, after a short while, he decided to call the police.

The police arrived quickly. After a detailed inspection of the place, they concluded that Denise wasn’t murdered. But they were surprised that it took four days to discover the death of a worker in a company full of people. According to a later medical examination, Denise died of heart problems.
13. Denise was an experienced worker.
14. Denise talked to her colleagues during the lunch break.
15. A security guard contacted his boss.
16. Denise had health problems.
Tekst 2

the Internet. The oldest of them is Marta, a Mississippi alligator. She was born in 1930 on a crocodile farm in Florida, USA. In 1960, she was transported from Argentina to Poland on a ship called Żeromski.

Marta came with another alligator, Pedro, but they had to be separated. The zoo tried to put her with other male alligators, but it was too dangerous because Marta attacked them. However, Marta was, and still is, very gentle with humans.

In 1970, Marta acted in a famous Polish comedy film called “Hydrozagadka”. The film was shot at Zegrzyński Lake, near Warsaw. During filming, Marta disappeared into the lake for a short time, but the team found her and brought her back to the zoo.

Alligators usually live for 60-70 years. However, Marta is almost 100 years old, which is remarkable! Every year, the zoo celebrates her birthday. On that day, visitors can see Marta eat a round cake made of beef and fish. They can also enjoy a large crocodile-shaped cake prepared for the guests.
17. Marta was born in a Polish zoo.
18. Marta was dangerous to people.
19. Marta starred in a Polish film.
20. On her birthday, Marta gets a crocodile-shaped cake.