Język Angielski — Poziom Rozszerzony for the Matura Exam

Common failure modes

These are the patterns that cause most candidates to lose marks on this topic. Recognising them in advance is half the work.

• !Essay writing that lacks a clear thesis or merely lists ideas without developing arguments
• !Not demonstrating B2–C1 grammar range (conditionals, passive, modals, relative clauses)
• !Vocabulary errors: false cognates, collocations, register mismatches

Study tips

• 1Read English-language newspapers (The Guardian, BBC, NY Times) regularly for B2–C1 vocabulary exposure.
• 2Practice the extended essay structure: clear thesis, 2–3 developed arguments with examples, counterargument, conclusion.
• 3Build B2–C1 grammar accuracy: conditionals (all types), passive constructions, complex relative clauses.

Sample Matura Język Angielski — Poziom Rozszerzony questions

These sample items mirror the format and difficulty of real Matura questions. Practice with thousands more on the free Koydo question bank.

1. 1

   In a Matura extended English essay, the strongest thesis for "Should social media be regulated?" is:

   • A"Social media is good and bad."
   • B"In this essay I will discuss social media regulation."
   • C"While social media provides unprecedented connectivity, the absence of effective regulation poses significant risks to democratic discourse and mental health."Correct
   • D"I think social media should be regulated because it is dangerous."
   Why this answer?

   Option C presents a nuanced B2–C1 thesis: it acknowledges the benefit (unprecedented connectivity), introduces the key concern (absence of regulation), and identifies the specific impacts (democratic discourse, mental health). This sets up a structured argument and demonstrates the language sophistication expected at the extended level.