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Zaplanowaliście już następne wakacje?

Have you already made plans for your next holiday? We're just planning our trip. As a manager, you've got to plan ahead.

to arrange a meeting I'll arrange for a car to come and pick you up. [+ to do sth] We've arranged to visit the house on Saturday afternoon.

It's a film about the adventures of two friends travelling across Africa.

I'm going on holiday next week. (Jadę na wakacje w przyszłym tygodniu.) She'll be there when you go on holiday. (Ona tam będzie, kiedy wyjedziesz na wakacje.)

She went to the travel agency to pick up her plane ticket. (Ona poszła do biura podróży, żeby odebrać swój bilet na samolot.)

Let's reserve some time for the family. (Zarezerwujmy trochę czasu dla rodziny.) We have no free rooms, we're fully booked. (Nie mamy wolnych pokoi, wszystkie są zarezerwowane.)

I meet all kinds of interesting people on my travels.

I meet all kinds of interesting people on my travels.

W czasie swoich podróży William objechał cały świat

William's travels have taken him all over the worlds. People use it all over the world. (Ludzie używają tego na całym świecie.)

Give me a call when you're ready. [+ to do sth] Are you ready to go yet? We're going at eight, so you've got an hour to get ready. The army was ready for action.

Było już prawie ciemno, kiedy dotarliśmy w końcu do hotelu,

It was almost dark when we finally riched our hotel. We won't reach Miami till five or six o'clock.

a car/train journey We take games for the children when we go on long journeys.

a business trip A DAY TRIP to Paris- jednodniowy wypad We might take a trip to Spain later in the summer.

Life has begun to return to normal now that the war is over. If the pains return phone the doctor.

He goes abroad a lot with his job.

a foreign language/student foreign cars/films

to pack your suitcase

Zaginęła moja torebka

oh no, my bag's missing!

I've got to go home and pack. to pack your bags

a small cupboard in a public area where your personal possessions can be kept

a gym/luggage/school locker

If you like languages, why don't you inquire about French classes in your area? [+ question word] Vronsky inquired whether the picture was for sale.

The police conducted an inquiry which lasted for two years and brought no results. (Policja przeprowadziła dochodzenie, które trwało dwa lata i nie przyniosło żadnych rezultatów.)

"Come back home." "I'm on my way." ("Wróć do domu." "Jestem w drodze.") [+ to do sth] I must find a way to help him. I must buy a paper on the way home.

I must find out the train times. [+ question word] Peter was shocked when he found out what we had done.

Chciałbym wymienić pieniądze

I'd like to exchange some money. Could I exchange this shirt for a larger size?

She has a gift for design.

describes a room or a building without many walls

an open-plan office-offices that have large rooms with few or no dividing walls to make smaller rooms

Didn't you collaborate WITH him ON one of your books?

The downside of living in a city is all the pollution.

disruptive behaviour, He disturbs other children and disrupts the class.

He was physically abused by his alcoholic father.

Thousands of tourists are drawn to the city every year. A good teacher can draw the attention of the whole class.

He shouldn't treat you like that. Don't let him get away with it.

I'm living with my parents for the time being.

I still have a grievance with him about what he did last year. (Nadal mam żal do niego o to, co zrobił w zeszłym roku.) I would like to file a grievance at your employee. (Chciałbym zgłosić skargę na waszego pracownika.)

The meeting will give everyone a chance to air their views.

an inane question

The car had faults but these were irrelevant to the crash. You're focusing too much on irrelevant details. (Skupiasz się za bardzo na nieistotnych detalach.)

He behaved with great dignity and courage.

The drug companies have a lot of influence on doctors.

It's a low-fat alternative to butter. After the public protests the government had no alternative but to change its policy.

He keeps complaining and it really winds me up.

Don't disturb him, he needs to sleep."Why do you disturb me?" "Because it's urgent." ("Dlaczego mi przeszkadzasz?" "Bo to pilne.")

He stormed out of the meeting. She stormed out of the room when she saw me. (Wybiegła z pokoju, kiedy mnie zobaczyła.)

He threatened the staff with a gun and demanded money. [+ to do sth] He threatened to report her to the police.

Two people drowned in a boating accident yesterday. He would have drowned if he hadn't had a life jacket. (On utonąłby, gdyby nie miał kamizelki ratunkowej.)

This is a film that will chill you to the marrow.

She was walking so fast I couldn't keep up with her. I feel it's important to keep up with current events.

The police investigated the murder of a famous actor. (Policja prowadziła dochodzenie w sprawie morderstwa sławnego aktora.) I want to investigate this case. (Ja chcę zbadać tę sprawę.)

[+ that] Scientists have declared that this meat is safe to eat. I'm afraid someone will declare a war on our country. (Boję się, że ktoś wypowie naszemu krajowi wojnę.)

a moral duty [+ to do sth] Rail companies have a duty to provide safe transport.

Education is a passport to a better life.

Without this stamp your passport is invalid. (Bez tej pieczątki twój paszport jest nieważny.) This ticket is valid throughout Europe. (Ten bilet jest ważny w całej Europie.)

a stamp in a passport

Would you please complete this form and give it to the customs officer? The palace took 15 years to complete.

plans for how something will happen plan, szczegół, przygotowanie [usually plural] We're meeting tomorrow to discuss arrangements for the competition. [+ to do sth] I've made arrangements to go home this weekend.

Did you do much preparation for your interview? He's been painting the outside of the house in preparation for winter. the preparation of the document

I'm calling to confirm my reservation. (Dzwonię, aby potwierdzić swoją rezerwację.) I made the booking two weeks ago. (Zrobiłem rezerwację dwa tygodnie temu.)

I'm very sorry, but I have to cancel our meeting. They called off the meeting.

You'll receive written confirmation of your reservation within five days.

Did you enjoy your stay in Tokyo?

We're going to extend our kitchen. They have extended the deadline by one week. The priest extended the mass by 15 minutes. (Ksiądz przedłużył mszę o 15 minut.)

I disagree with most of what he said. Experts disagree about/on the causes of the disease.

She watched him disappear into the crowd. These flowers are disappearing from our countryside...

You may feel some discomfort for a few days.

a disrespect for authority Such behaviour is a sign of disrespect. (Takie zachowanie jest znakiem braku szacunku.) You showed disrespect to your grandparents. Shame on you! (Okazałeś swoim dziadkom brak szacunku. Wstydź się!)

not behaving, working, or happening in the way that most people think is normal patologiczny a dysfunctional family/childhood

We had a picnic at the seaside.

a souvenir shop I kept the ticket as a souvenir of my trip.

Schools will be inspected regularly to maintain standards. Clara inspected her make-up in the mirror.

He was arrested for smuggling cocaine into Britain.

The price includes travel and accommodation.

We've got some guests coming this weekend.

During our holiday, we slept at a campsite. (W czasie naszych wakacji spaliśmy na polu kempingowym.)

We camped on the beach for two nights.

Ask for me at reception. a reception area/desk

w jakim hotelu się zatrzymaliscie

What hotel did you stay at? We stayed in a hotel. We're going to stay WITH my grandmother.

They've put down a deposit on a house.

bed and board How much is a single room with full board (= all meals)?

He stepped inside the caravan and got a torch. (On wszedł do przyczepy i wziął latarkę.) Wendy came out of the trailer, buttoning her blouse. (Wendy wyszła z przyczepy kempingowej, zapinając swoją bluzkę.)

If you need somewhere to stay, we can put you up for the night.

We decided to stay in self-catering accommodation rather than in a hotel.

a piano/bar stool

Mick was one of the regulars at the local pub.

Scientists may have solved the riddle of Saturn's rings.

She knelt beside his bed.

a rare species of bird

They were spotted together in London last week. She soon spotted the mistake.

Scientists have dated the bones to 10,000 BC. My antique dealer dates the vase at 1850. (Mój handlarz antykami ocenia wiek tego wazonu na rok 1850.)

an estimated cost [+ that] They estimate that a hundred people were killed in the accident. The number of dead is estimated at a hundred.

Every day, referees make game-changing decisions.

There has been a dramatic shift in public opinion on this matter. afternoon/night shift He works an eight-hour shift.

He didn't leave a crumb on the plate. (On nie zostawił nawet okruszka na talerzu.)

How dare you insult me in front of my friends! an insulting remark

making you feel that something is wrong or that something bad or illegal is happening podejrzany suspicious behaviour/circumstances I called airport security after noticing a suspicious package.

This soup is absolutely delicious.

It seems that he was lured into a trap. They had been lured to the big city by the promise of high wages.

My shirt was soaked.

[+ to do sth] It would be foolish to ignore his advice.

The front carriage of the train is for first-class passengers only.

a cargo of oil a cargo ship/plane Our cargo is food and clothes. (Naszym ładunkiem jest jedzenie i ubrania.)

If he calls me again, I shall inform the police. [+ (that)] He informed us that we would have to leave.

There are huge gaps in my memory.

I think you fit into this company. (Myślę, że pasujesz do tej firmy.) You do not fit into this team. (Ty nie nadajesz się do tego zespołu.)

The boat sails from Oban every day except Sunday. Everyone passed the exam except for Rory. [+ (that)] So nothing changed, except that Anna saw her son less and less.

You are young... don't cry over him...

Well there won't be any more wrecks. The government is putting officers on the coast to keep watch.

She's been getting up to all sorts of mischief lately.

You can't live on takeaways all the time! (Nie możesz ciągle żyć na jedzeniu na wynos!) Two hamburgers to take away, please. (Dwa hamburgery na wynos, proszę.)

I helped my sister choose a name for her baby. They have to choose between earning a living or getting an education. There were lots of books to choose from. [+ question word] How did you choose which school to go to? Adam was chosen as team captain.

jest z czego wybierać w tym menu

There's a lot to choose from on this menu

If I had a choice, I'd give up work. He had no choice but to accept their offer. I'm single by choice (= because I want to be). We offer a wide choice of Italian wines.

I moved out of my parents' house by my own choice. (Wyprowadziłem się z domu rodziców z własnego wyboru.) He is lonely by choice. (On jest samotny z wyboru.

The company has a staff of over 500 employees. Please talk to a member of staff.

Waiter, May I have the menu please?

Can I take your order now? (Czy mogę teraz przyjąć zamówienie?) The waiter took my order and went to the next table. (Kelner przyjął moje zamówienie i podszedł do następnego stolika.)

Are you being served? Breakfast is served from 7 am to 10 am. (Śniadanie podajemy od 7 do 10 rano.) Do you serve crabs? (Czy serwujecie kraby?)

The food was nice, but the service wasn't very good. Thank you for your service. (Dziękuję za twoje usługi.)

Could I have the bill, please? (Czy mógłbym prosić o rachunek?) The waitress came up with the bill. (Kelnerka podeszła z rachunkiem.)

We left a tip because the waiter was so friendly.

Where's the ladies?

He took me around New York and showed me the sights.

Would you like to go sightseeing tomorrow? (Chciałbyś jutro iść zwiedzać?) I wanted to do some sightseeing, but they decided that we would go to the beach. (Chciałem trochę pozwiedzać, ale oni zdecydowali, że pójdziemy na plażę.)

Come here and have a look at this picture. (Chodź tutaj i popatrz na ten obrazek.) Can you look at my essay sometime? Did you get the doctor to look at your knee?

a tour of Europe We went on a guided tour of the cathedral. The band are on tour (= travelling and performing in different places).

We went on a guided tour of the cathedral.

Did you visit St Petersburg while you were in Russia? We came to visit you. (Przyszliśmy cię odwiedzić.)

He was a frequent visitor to London. (On był częstym gościem w Londynie.) Jane, you have a visitor. (Jane, masz gościa.)

You can download the materials free of charge from our website.

I met her at the square. (Spotkałem ją na placu.)

a museum of modern art

an ancient building This computer is ancient.

a national monument They built the statue as a monument to all the soldiers who died.

The entrance fee is $20. (Opłata za wstęp wynosi 20 dolarów.) There's a high membership fee in this golf club. (W tym klubie golfowym jest wysoka opłata członkowska.)