CAE część czwarta

We spent considerable amounts on the new operating systems.

Wydaliśmy znaczne sumy na nowe systemy operacyjne.

It wasn't very considerate of you to drink all the milk.

I didn't particularly like the job - it was just a means to an end.

Ben built the shed from scratch.

We narrowed the list of candidates down from ten to three.

After years of study, the payoff is supposed to be a good job. / It has been alleged that the congressman received a secret payoff from an arms dealer.

Now that she was retired, Mary found that she had a lot of time on her hands.

It was tough going for the first few miles, but the trail became much easier as we got further into the forest.

The two man allege that the police forced them to make false confessions.

The book was abridged for children.

The paths all converge at the Main gate of the park./ 100,000 people are expected to converge on the town for the festival.

The only way to negotiate the muddy hillside is on foot.

The prime minister is to meet his European counterparts to discuss the war against drugs.

It is by no means certain that we'll finish the project by June.

Visitors to the country have been asked to fill in a detailed questionnaire.

My children have been inoculated against polio.

She withheld her rent until the landlord agreed to have the repairs done.

He blamed the lack of liaison between the various government departments. / She served as a liaison between different groups.

fluorescent lightning

A statue has been built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poet's birthday.

Stop harassing me!

I count myself fortunate to have had such a good education., I've always counted Sophia among my closest friends.

There is something disturbing about this new technology.

Newspapers editors are being urged not to intrude on/into the grief of the families of missing servicemen.

Pollution levels are closely monitored.

Let's hold off making a decision until next week.

The news gladdened his heart.

The restaurant's selling point is the freshness of its ingredients.

I'll have to lengthen this skirt.

The explosion permanently deafened her in her right ear.

a helpless two-day-old baby / I don't need any more of your unhelpful advice!

It comes across as a truthless fairy tale.

The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.

'The Settlers' is a famous series of computer games.

There has been a consistent improvement in her attitude.

That restaurant's really top-notch.

Qua musician, he lacks skill, but his playing is lively and enthusiastic.

From a lay viewpoint the questionnaire is virtually incomprehensible.

If we posit that wage rises cause inflation, it follows that we should try to minimize them.

the picturesque narrow streets of the old city

Several of the lakes are celebrated for the picturesqueness of their surrounding scenery.

French cuisine, Polish cuisine

It remains to be seen who will win.

We have every intention of continuing with this project whatever the cost.

Much to our surprise, she refused to take part in our show.

Her plan to visit a friend in the USA met with the disapproval of her parents.

He was too modest to claim the credit./ No one has claimed responsibilty for yesterday's bomb attack.

Judge Davis upheld the county court's decision.

Lavazza was a leading figure in the generation of Italian businessmen.

He enlisted in the air force.

a bundle of letters/clothes

a heap of rubbish

a cluster of galaxies

Italy finally enjoyed its long post-war economic expansion.

I've had a letter from the tax authorities concerning my tax payments.

This year we're going to have a few interns working with us.

W tym roku będziemy mieli kilku stażystów pracujących z nami.

Hundreds of kids are sleeping rough on the streets of the capital.

It's amazing how some kids can really thrive when you leave them to their own devices, while others will be completely helpless.

We're only in New York for a day, so we need to pack in a lot of meetings.

When doctors do not follow government guidelines, they run the risk of being sued.

a strand of dental floss, a strand of hair

He woke up marooned in the middle of nowhere.

In the exam she rose to the occasion and wrote a brilliant essay./ Such projects illustrate the company's ability to rise to the challenge of an evolving marketplace.

The backwash effect of the war is the omnipresent famine.

We just jumped in a car on the spur of the moment and drove to the seaside.

It's a very select club - I've been trying unsuccessfully to join it for years.

Tofu can be used as a meat substitute in vegetarian recipes.

I don't know her, she just tagged along with us.

It's not clear by any means where the money is going to come from to fund this project.

Lee would certainly have been included in the team, but for his recent injury.; But for your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger./ The work was now complete, but for a final coat of paint.

Wash your hands - they are filthy!

In the past ten years, preventive measures have radically reduced levels of tooth decay in children.

I'm weighing up my options before I decide to apply for a job.

He is really angry with/at me for upsetting Sophie.

I don't understand what he is angry about./ They feel angry that their complaints were ignored.

He was enraged at/by the article about him.

The victims were seething with indignation when the newspaper published the article.

We tried to get our point across, but he just wouldn't listen.

Most teenagers have a rebellious streak - it's nothing to worry about.

Our hostel is heavily reliant on charity.

I'm going to put colorful beads on this piece of string and make a necklace.

Nawlekę na ten sznurek kolorowe koraliki i zrobię naszyjnik.

She started rowing six months ago.

The vote was won only as the result of much arm-twisting by the government.

You've done a great job - thank you Sam.

Japanese cars nowadays come very close to German ones in terms of build quality.

Another plus point of learning abroad is experiencing life away from your parents.

The next year was punctuated by constant visits of her mother.

The insurance payments didn't alleviate their grief.

Other parameters also play a basic role: the mass, the obliquity, the magnetic field.

If you see a beehive, it is better not to disturb it.

They would vie for her attention for days on end.

Having a ballot would be the best way to go about our disagreement.

The initial plans to expand their venture had to be scrapped because of the money issues.

The plant fibre has incredible strength and resilience./ It takes great resilience to start a business from scratch.

Emergency workers at the site are still unable to pinpoint the cause of explosion. / It's not possible to pinpoint precisely the time of death.

This factory has an output of 10 thousand vehicles a month.

The drama class teacher said that he will not tolerate mediocrity on the stage.

Our school is hailed as the best in the state.

His precocious success was a pleasant surprise for all of us.

Peter's unusual views prompted a heated debate in class.

I relished the rare opportunity to go away from my colleagues.

People huddled at a bus stop.

Dissemination of this knowledge is important if we want to reach our objectives.

The gulf between the rich and the poor is as wide as ever.

My tentative attempts at private teaching proved to be very fruitful.

The government is trying to gloss over the current retirement fund shortage issues.

Researchers at universities are always bemoaning their lack of funds.

Disquieting news of a war in the bordering country.

an in-depth report / analysis

We offer you a comprehensive training in all aspects of the business.

The information has to be clear and comprehensible.

Informacja musi być jasna i zrozumiała.

He first dabbled in politics when he was at law school./ She dabbled with drugs at university.

Advertising turns every achievement into a hustle.

She is well qualified, but I think it's unlikely she will get the gig.

Britain is lagging far behind the rest of Europe on this issue.

Miller's fascination with medieval art dates from her childhood.

I headed straight over to meet them and ask for their autographs.

Where can I get hold of some stamps?

He reassured me that I would be paid soon.

It's hard for celebrities to keep a low profile when they go out in public.

During the emergency many staff volunteered to work through the weekend.

The region is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty.

There was an abundance of food at the wedding.

He's a very versatile young actor who's as happy in highbrow dramas as he is in TV comedies.

According to the sleeve note, she recorded all the songs at home in her attic.

You should keep your personal life out of your work., Nina wanted to keep her own feelings out of the images.

You should treat those remarks with the contempt that they deserve.

I'm not interested in government handouts - all I want is a job.

One fact is indisputable - this must never be allowed to happen again.

She set out with the aim of becoming the youngest ever winner of the championship.

Kids should be armed with the facts about the disease.

The new airliner will take to the skies next year.

The readings made by sensor will be converted into text messages.

The local shop has a good stock of postcards and guidebooks. / I always stock up the fridge before my sister comes to stay.

The school issued a statement about its plans to the press.

In the drawer was a selection of kitchen utensils - spoons, spatuals, knives and whisks.

They are launching an appeal to raise money for famine victims. / This used to be a marvellous hotel but it has lost its appeal in recent years.

With her grades this semester, Rachel looks set to be named valedictorian.

Fame in the world of music is largely ephemeral.

After all the trouble she put me to, I didn't feel disposed to help her.

a financial/educational establishment

Come on, let's go. What's the hold-up?

You have got to take risks if you want to get ahead.

The constraints of politeness wouldn't allow her to say what she really thought about his cooking.

They got involved with a dodgy businessman and lost all their savings.

The roads were busy as we drove out of town, but after that it was plain sailing.

They're finally taking the plunge and getting married.

The new ramp will facilitate the entry of wheelchairs.

They're winding down their overseas operation because it is losing money.

They're the firm of architects who won the contract to design the Museum of Fine Art extension.

We gathered in a circle and hunched over the fire to get warm.

The wedding was low-key affair, with fewer than 30 people attending.

Some people think that uncontrolled economic growth and environmental stability are mutually exclusive.

Absorbed in her work, she was totally oblivious of her surroundings.

A media campaign is expected to roll out early next year.

We have been inundated with requests for help.

The russian oligarch came into his fortune by some unfair trades.

There are some tax advantages in setting up a trust fund for each of your children.

There is evidence of a downturn in the housing market.

Dividends will be sent to shareholders on March 31.

Within ten years the theme park was turning over $20 million. / The business has an annual turnover of £50,000.

He's away on business at the moment.

Ok, it's late. Let's get down to business.

We put our success down to hard work.

I know he's well-meaning, but I wish he'd leave us alone.

the dumbing-down of television

It's beginning to rain - it's just as well that we brought our umbrellas.

She's very unpredictable, so there's no knowing how she'll react to the news.

Be careful not to scratch yourself on roses.

The evening was very pleasant, albeit a little quiet.

I've told her she should stay at home and rest but she's adamant that she's coming.

He presented data to underpin his argument./When restoring the building, the first priority was to underpin the exterior walls.

There is no shortage of restaurants in the city.

When I offered her a job, she leapt at it.

I need some time to think it through - I don't want to make any sudden decisions.

Now we've prepared the walls we can crack on with the painting.

Her response to their criticism was calm and measured.

Do successful business people stumble across good ideas or do they have a clear vision of the future?

Do successful business people stumble across good ideas or do they have a clear vision of the future?

How would you avoid treading on each other's toes if you worked with your partner?

Studying all night and getting no sleep before your final exam is a recipe for disaster.

Is working together likely to strengthen the bonds between a couple or is it a recipe for disaster?

Would you be prepared to take a gamble or would you prefer to play it safe?

Would you be prepared to take a gamble or would you prefer to play it safe?

Corrupt cops are a dime a dozen in this city.

Could I have a penny for your thoughts? I don't know how to solve this problem.

Sara was born with a silver spoon, but she became a drug addict.

Designing websites is his bread and butter.

I burned a hole in my pocket overpaying on insurance.

He's such a cheapstake. He never buys anything for his girlfriend.

Thousands of acres of wetlands are destroyed every year by development.

All the new toys kept the kids occupied for hours.

They sell pottery and other handmade goods.

Why don't you chip in and support the refugees?

Let's cook the books so we can avoid paying higher taxes.

The student asked to take the test again, but the teacher gave no quarter.

Connor is going to give Floyd a run for his money.