Topic: Culture. Long and vocabulary-rich texts (Paragraphs of about 70 words). Find the main idea and mark the correct header. Matura format.
Task 1 of 10
1. Text 1 (Paragraph 1) – Read the text and choose a headline.
Watching a film at home on a laptop is comfortable, but it can never replace the true magic of the big screen. I absolutely love buying a huge bucket of salty popcorn and sitting in the dark, crowded room while the trailers are playing. The incredible, realistic special effects, the loud surround sound vibrating in the floor, and the collective reactions of the audience make the whole experience truly unforgettable.
Watching a film at home on a laptop is comfortable, but it can never replace the true magic of the big screen. I absolutely love buying a huge bucket of salty popcorn and sitting in the dark, crowded room while the trailers are playing. The incredible, realistic special effects, the loud surround sound vibrating in the floor, and the collective reactions of the audience make the whole experience truly unforgettable.
Task 2 of 10
2. Tekst 1 (Akapit 2)
Last July, we traveled to another country and spent three exhausting but amazing days sleeping in small, uncomfortable tents. However, the discomfort didn’t matter because we were listening to our absolute favorite rock bands playing live on huge, spectacular stages. The atmosphere in the massive crowd was electric, with thousands of people jumping, singing the lyrics together, and enjoying the spectacular laser shows until dawn.
Last July, we traveled to another country and spent three exhausting but amazing days sleeping in small, uncomfortable tents. However, the discomfort didn’t matter because we were listening to our absolute favorite rock bands playing live on huge, spectacular stages. The atmosphere in the massive crowd was electric, with thousands of people jumping, singing the lyrics together, and enjoying the spectacular laser shows until dawn.
Task 3 of 10
3. Tekst 1 (Akapit 3)
During my weekend trip to Paris, I decided to visit the famous Louvre museum. I spent hours walking slowly and quietly through the long corridors, admiring breathtaking classical paintings and fascinating ancient sculptures. The amount of brilliant detail in some of the portraits was absolutely stunning. Even though there were hundreds of other tourists around, the atmosphere inside the historical building was surprisingly peaceful.
During my weekend trip to Paris, I decided to visit the famous Louvre museum. I spent hours walking slowly and quietly through the long corridors, admiring breathtaking classical paintings and fascinating ancient sculptures. The amount of brilliant detail in some of the portraits was absolutely stunning. Even though there were hundreds of other tourists around, the atmosphere inside the historical building was surprisingly peaceful.
Task 4 of 10
4. Tekst 2 (Akapit 1)
Before spending my money on a new, thick novel, I always go online to check what other readers think about it. I visit popular literature portals to read detailed opinions, verify the average star rating, and check if the plot is engaging. If the majority of the comments are highly positive and praise the author’s style, it usually means the book is definitely worth buying and reading.
Before spending my money on a new, thick novel, I always go online to check what other readers think about it. I visit popular literature portals to read detailed opinions, verify the average star rating, and check if the plot is engaging. If the majority of the comments are highly positive and praise the author’s style, it usually means the book is definitely worth buying and reading.
Task 5 of 10
5. Tekst 2 (Akapit 2)
Sitting in the front row was an incredible experience because the talented actors were performing live just a few meters away from us. We could see every emotion on their faces and hear every whisper clearly without any microphones. When the dramatic, two-hour show finally ended, the entire audience stood up from their velvet seats and clapped their hands enthusiastically for at least five minutes.
Sitting in the front row was an incredible experience because the talented actors were performing live just a few meters away from us. We could see every emotion on their faces and hear every whisper clearly without any microphones. When the dramatic, two-hour show finally ended, the entire audience stood up from their velvet seats and clapped their hands enthusiastically for at least five minutes.
Task 6 of 10
6. Tekst 2 (Akapit 3)
For my sixteenth birthday, my parents surprised me with a beautiful, wooden acoustic guitar. At first, my fingers hurt a lot, and it was incredibly difficult and frustrating to play even the simplest melodies. However, I didn’t give up and started watching free tutorial videos on the internet every evening. Now, after six months of intense practice, I can easily play my favorite songs.
For my sixteenth birthday, my parents surprised me with a beautiful, wooden acoustic guitar. At first, my fingers hurt a lot, and it was incredibly difficult and frustrating to play even the simplest melodies. However, I didn’t give up and started watching free tutorial videos on the internet every evening. Now, after six months of intense practice, I can easily play my favorite songs.
Task 7 of 10
7. Tekst 3 (Akapit 1)
I never leave my house for a trip without packing my professional digital camera and a set of lenses. I absolutely love wandering around new cities and capturing beautiful natural landscapes, interesting historical architecture, and the spontaneous, smiling faces of my friends. Editing those digital pictures later on my computer allows me to express my artistic vision and share my adventures with the world.
I never leave my house for a trip without packing my professional digital camera and a set of lenses. I absolutely love wandering around new cities and capturing beautiful natural landscapes, interesting historical architecture, and the spontaneous, smiling faces of my friends. Editing those digital pictures later on my computer allows me to express my artistic vision and share my adventures with the world.
Task 8 of 10
8. Tekst 3 (Akapit 2)
Every Friday evening, my closest friends and I gather around the large wooden table in my living room. We put away our smartphones, open a large colorful box, roll the dice, and strategically move our small plastic figures across the map. It requires a lot of thinking and negotiation, and it’s honestly much more engaging and fun than just staring at a computer screen playing video games.
Every Friday evening, my closest friends and I gather around the large wooden table in my living room. We put away our smartphones, open a large colorful box, roll the dice, and strategically move our small plastic figures across the map. It requires a lot of thinking and negotiation, and it’s honestly much more engaging and fun than just staring at a computer screen playing video games.
Task 9 of 10
9. Tekst 3 (Akapit 3)
I publish short, engaging articles on my personal website at least twice a week. I mostly write about my exotic travels, share detailed culinary recipes, and post reviews of interesting restaurants. The best part of this activity is interacting with my loyal readers in the comments section below each post, answering their questions, and building a fantastic community of people with similar passions.
I publish short, engaging articles on my personal website at least twice a week. I mostly write about my exotic travels, share detailed culinary recipes, and post reviews of interesting restaurants. The best part of this activity is interacting with my loyal readers in the comments section below each post, answering their questions, and building a fantastic community of people with similar passions.
Task 10 of 10
10. Tekst 3 (Akapit 4)
Instead of watching another silly, predictable romantic comedy on Netflix, I chose a highly educational film about wild animal behavior in the African savanna. I learned a tremendous amount of fascinating facts about how lions organize their hunting strategies, how elephants communicate over long distances, and how these incredible species manage to survive in the harsh, unforgiving environment of the desert.
Instead of watching another silly, predictable romantic comedy on Netflix, I chose a highly educational film about wild animal behavior in the African savanna. I learned a tremendous amount of fascinating facts about how lions organize their hunting strategies, how elephants communicate over long distances, and how these incredible species manage to survive in the harsh, unforgiving environment of the desert.