How much time is given for Polish B1 reading and how many tasks are there?

The rozumienie tekstów pisanych module lasts 40 minutes. In that time, you complete 5 different task types in one arkusz egzaminacyjny. In plexiqa, the timer is built into the attempt, so during practice you can see how much time is left and where not to get stuck.

What is the passing score for Czytanie?

The maximum score for reading is 30 points. The pass threshold is 50%, or 15/30. If you score below 15 in czytanie, the whole exam is not passed, even if other modules are strong.

Do I need to understand every word in the text?

No. B1 texts can include vocabulary about artificial intelligence, ecology, architecture, or apps, and some words will be unfamiliar. You need to understand the general meaning, find concrete information such as date, price, name, or condition, and restore the logic of the text. plexiqa trains marker words instead of sentence-by-sentence translation.

Which reading task is usually the hardest?

Most learners find Zadanie III, the Jigsaw task, the hardest. Fragments A-H are removed from the text and one fragment is extra. The trap is that several fragments may fit by meaning, but only one fits grammatically by gender, number, conjunctions, and pronouns. During preparation, it is important to practice checking connectors, pronouns, and the grammar of neighboring sentences.

What topics usually appear in B1 reading texts?

Common czytanie topics include technology, ecology, work, and everyday life. You may see apps such as Yazio, Pan Paragon, and Booksy, waste sorting, zero waste, protecting bees, job search, interviews, difficult clients, micro-apartments, functional kitchens, and DIY repairs.

What is Zadanie V and why is it easy to lose points there?

Zadanie V is a cloze test: in 10 gaps, you choose one of three words. It checks collocations and prepositions, for example umówić się na wizytę, zrezygnować z mięsa, and brać udział w spotkaniu. In plexiqa, these word links become separate practice so you recognize them faster in a new text.

How should I prepare for B1 reading online?

It is best to practice in the rozumienie tekstów pisanych format: short texts, TAK/NIE, missing fragments, matching, and choosing a word in context. In plexiqa, you complete reading as an exam-style attempt with a timer, then see your result and mistakes after finishing.

How do I avoid confusion in the TAK/NIE task?

TAK/NIE is usually Zadanie II. The main trap is synonym and paraphrase: the text may say bezpłatnie, while the statement says nie trzeba płacić. If a question repeats the same words as the text, be careful: it may be a trap where the condition or context changes.

Rozumienie tekstów pisanych

B1 reading: texts, tasks, and answers without guessing

Practice B1 reading in the exam format: find evidence in the text, notice synonyms, and compare similar answer options.

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40 min

5 parts

Goal: 50%

Reading strategy for the exam

The B1 reading module lasts 40 minutes and usually has five different task types: short texts with multiple choice, TAK/NIE, a text with missing fragments, matching headings or paragraphs, and choosing a word in context. Mistakes often happen not because of one unknown word, but because the first familiar-looking answer is chosen too quickly.

For learners with another Slavic language, the risky parts are Polish words that feel "almost obvious", literal word overlap in options, and small markers such as jednak, dlatego, rzadko, or nigdy. A good strategy starts with one question: what exactly do I need to prove in the text?

A fast exam algorithm

Question first: read the prompt and options so you know which detail to look for.
Evidence second: find the synonym, number, condition, or negation that proves the answer.
Final check: remove the answer that sounds familiar but changes the meaning.

Format

Five task types

Reading checks several ways of working with text: short messages, TAK/NIE, removed fragments, matching, and word choice in context.

The first task gives 5-6 short fragments: notices, cultural announcements, advice, or everyday messages. The trap is that answers often reuse the same words in a different context. If the text says wejście wolne, an answer about tanie bilety is not the same meaning.

Read the text purpose: who is speaking, to whom, and why: zaproszenie, ostrzeżenie, reklama, or instrukcja.
Ignore word overlap alone: the correct answer usually paraphrases the idea instead of copying a phrase.
Check conditions: date, price, place, and time often change the whole answer.

Reading mini demo

Work through a short text as in the exam: first find the statement, then confirm it with a synonym, negation, or concrete detail in the text.

Practice example

This training example helps show the structure of B1 reading: a statement, evidence in the text, and answer checking by meaning.

Zadanie II: TAK czy NIE?

Read the short text and mark which statements are true.

Aplikacje w codziennym życiu

Wiele osób korzysta dziś z aplikacji, które pomagają organizować codzienne sprawy. Pan Paragon pozwala bezpłatnie zapisywać paragony w telefonie, a Booksy ułatwia rezerwowanie wizyt u lekarza lub fryzjera. Aplikacja Yazio pomaga liczyć kalorie, ale nie wszystkie plany dietetyczne są dostępne za darmo. Specjaliści przypominają, że takie narzędzia mogą pomagać, jednak nie powinny zastępować rozmowy z lekarzem lub dietetykiem.

		TAK	NIE
1	Za korzystanie z aplikacji Pan Paragon nie trzeba płacić.
2	W aplikacji Yazio wszystkie plany dietetyczne są za darmo.
3	Aplikacje mogą całkowicie zastąpić lekarza lub dietetyka.

PDF vs plexiqa

PDF or plexiqa

In a regular PDF exam format, tasks, answers, and answer keys stay separate. In plexiqa, reading is interactive: you mark answers, finish the attempt, and immediately see your score and mistakes.

Regular PDF

Arkusz, answers, and key stay separate.

answers can get separated from the task sheet
returning to the exact mistake takes extra work
timer, progress, and attempt history live outside the PDF

plexiqa

Task, answers, and result stay in one workspace.

answers are saved inside the attempt
result and mistakes are shown after completion
there is no need to compare answers manually with a separate key

Exam topics

Common B1 reading themes from recent task styles

For semantic SEO and real preparation, train on topics that resemble exam texts: technology, housing, work, health, ecology, and everyday social habits.

Technology and apps: Yazio, Booksy, Pan Paragon, digital receipts, online safety, and digital habits.
Housing and everyday life: micro-apartments, DIY repairs, waste sorting, and neighbor rules.
Work and psychology: sleep hygiene, four-day work week, helping without money, and difficult clients.

Traps

Where similar options mislead

In B1 reading, mistakes often come from choosing too quickly. An option may repeat a word from the text but change the condition, reason, time, or the author’s attitude.

Exact word matches: if an answer repeats a word from the text, still check whether the whole meaning matches.
Negation and contrast: nie, jednak, rzadko, nigdy, and chociaż can completely change the correct answer.
Grammar around gaps: in fragment tasks, check gender, number, pronouns, and links between neighboring sentences.

What to focus on

Do not read the text as a translation exercise. In the exam, it matters more to understand the task quickly, find proof in the text, and avoid choosing an option only because it repeats a familiar word.

Question and evidence: first understand what must be confirmed, then find a concrete phrase, number, or condition in the text.
Synonyms and negation: bezpłatnie, nie trzeba płacić, rzadko, nigdy, and jednak often decide the answer.
Text logic: in missing-fragment tasks, check connectors, pronouns, gender, number, and neighboring sentences.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Apply the strategy to real tasks

In B1 reading, it is easy to get lost between the text, options, and answer key. In plexiqa, the attempt, answers, score, and mistakes stay on one clear screen.

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