Unit 9 Cutting Edge Upper Student's Book

I don't believe you – I think you're bluffing.

Nie wierzę ci – myślę, że blefujesz.

a financial expert | an expert on ancient Egyptian art

The boy avoided making eye contact with me and I knew he was lying.

I don’t see what all the fuss is about. | They wanted a quiet wedding without any fuss.

He went to the gym every day, purely because he was a narcissist.

He wanted to get noticed. | Those clothes will certainly get you noticed!

the Alaskan wilderness

NATO is an acronym for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Call me, ASAP!

You should pay more attention in class. | My attention really wasn’t on the game. | She waved to attract the attention of the waiter. | Johnny enjoyed being the centre of attention

Powinieneś bardziej uważać na lekcjach. | Moja uwaga tak naprawdę nie była skupiona na grze. | Machnęła ręką, by zwrócić na siebie uwagę kelnera. | Johnny lubił być w centrum uwagi

He took a deep breath and dived into the water. | Can you hold your breath under water?

My goal is to study law. | He was determined to achieve his goal.

He looks up to his older brother.

She has made all her own clothes. | She made her entrance down the grand staircase.

Wszystkie ubrania uszyła sama. | Weszła na dół wielkimi schodami.

Ron made up an excuse.

He led a movement to stop the destruction of the rain forest. | the civil rights movement

I nearly passed out when I saw all the blood.

Can't you see through his lies?

Nie możesz przejrzeć jego kłamstw?

He set himself a goal: by the end of the year he would hold a pilot's licence.

I don't like her, or what she stands for.

Nie lubię jej ani tego, co reprezentuje.

Morrison stands out as the most experienced candidate.

Why didn't you stand up for me?

Caring for children should have more status.

Opieka nad dziećmi powinna mieć wyższy status.

Our goal is to unite the opposition parties and defeat the president.

Her ambition is to climb Mount Everest. | a young politician with lots of ambition

Vicky is a very bright child.

Vicky jest bardzo bystrym dzieckiem.

a presidential candidate

cartoon characters such as Donald Duck

She applied for a job at a bank.

job seeker's allowance

zasiłek dla bezrobotnych

Manholes are always circular.

She reached the pinnacle of her career at the age of 45.

wacky sense of humour

I had a really weird dream.

Martin was discharged from hospital last night.

Martin został wypisany ze szpitala zeszłej nocy.

an exotic flower | exotic food

Rick's dad is still in hospital. | The authorities are threatening to close our local hospital.

an insect bite | flying insects

Ladybirds are good for the garden.

I'm going to the dentist's this afternoon.

I have a lot of sympathy for her.

a terrifying film

Don't be such a wimp!

Nie bądź takim mięczakiem!

Shall we go?' 'That's all right by me.'

It's your fault that we're late.

If you fail your exam, it will serve you right.

Jeśli nie zdasz egzaminu, dobrze ci to zrobi.

a sub-heading

podtytuł

She underlined it three times.

Your calculations must be wrong. | You were completely wrong about her – she's lovely! | You look sad. What's wrong?. | It's the wrong time of year to go skiing. | There's something wrong with the car.

You spelt my name wrong – you've got the i and the e the wrong way round: it's N-E-I-L. | Everything's gone wrong this week.

I wish my boyfriend was more romantic. | She enjoys romantic films.

What are the benefits of contact lenses?

Many students make the classic mistake of not reading the question properly.

a conservative attitude to education

the team's most consistent player | He's consistent in his opposition to the plan.

It is essential that we make a decision soon.

We must protect our children from harm. | A little soap won't do any harm.

Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

He soon progressed to more difficult exercises.

Wkrótce przeszedł do trudniejszych ćwiczeń.

I set up a meeting with my prospective client.

I knew I could rely on you.

I'm willing to help. | willing helpers

Rob's applied for a job in Canada.

Everyone was very enthusiastic about the project.

I'm fed up with this constant rain.

Mam dość tego ciągłego deszczu.

Do you have a teaching qualification? | The mayor criticised his opponent's qualifications for the job.

Mel's got lots of drive.

Mel ma dużo zapału.

a dynamic businesswoman

You need to have a lot of initiative to do this job.

We're looking for someone with an outgoing personality.

The restaurant has an excellent reputation. | a man with a reputation for honesty

a trainee teacher

nauczyciel stażysta

information about job vacancies| Are there any vacancies for cooks?

Smoking is banned inside the building.

The meat’s so tough it is hard to chew. | She chewed her lip and said nothing.

They soon get tired and lose their concentration.

She was always chewing gum.

one of the hottest places on earth

intonation patterns

monotonous work

She quickly established a rapport with her students

Szybko nawiązała kontakt z uczniami

Aunt Kate really appreciated the card you sent