Examen de Inglés PAU Andalucía 2019 · Extraordinaria Suplente

OPTION A: TEENAGERS' ONLINE IMAGE

1 Teens work hard to create a favorable online image through the careful selection of photos, activities and links they post on social networks, according to a recent study from the University of California. Content that makes them appear interesting, well-liked and attractive to their friends and peers is a primary goal for adolescents.

4 “Teenagers don’t post carelessly; they’re surprisingly thoughtful about what they choose to reveal online”, said well-known author Joanna McAvoy. “Peer approval is very important in adolescence, especially in early adolescence, so they share content that they think others will find impressive”.

7 Social networks provide opportunities for young people to connect and communicate with friends as well as with people they don’t know in person. These social media channels allow time to compose and edit posts, which offers teens the chance to consider how they want to present themselves online.

10 The study found that the effort to construct a favorable image can involve lengthy deliberation and advice from trusted friends. Teenagers even ask their friends to like their posts in an attempt to increase their popularity.

12 The process of posting pictures is particularly time-consuming, as only the most appealing photos and captions are selected. Some teens invest great effort into sharing content on social networks, so what first seems an enjoyable activity may eventually feel tedious. “Their social rules for online interaction require a higher level of sensitivity than do those for face-to-face communication — even interesting and positive posts can be interpreted negatively. For example, sharing academic results could sound pretentious”, McAvoy said.

I * COMPREHENSION (4 points)

CHOOSE AND WRITE THE CORRECT OPTION (A, B, C or D). (0.5 points each)

1.

According to this study, when teenagers post on social media they...

A

upload content they have selected meticulously.

B

only share funny contents.

C

don’t care about their friends’ approval.

D

don’t care about other people’s feelings online.

2.

Teenagers...

A

are more sensitive in face-to-face situations.

B

are fond of sharing information on school results.

C

are more sensitive in online communication.

D

never get negative reactions from followers.

ARE THESE STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWERS WITH THE PRECISE WORDS OR PHRASES FROM THE TEXT, OR USE YOUR OWN WORDS. (0.5 points each)

3.

The younger teenagers are, the more they look for friends’ support.

TRUE

FALSE

4.

Online publications do not offer people enough time to improve their social media image.

TRUE

FALSE

5.

Teenagers may rely on friends in order to build up a well-liked online image.

TRUE

FALSE

6.

The process of selecting and posting photos is always fun.

TRUE

FALSE

FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)

7.1.

7.2.

FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)

8.1.

8.2.

II * USE OF ENGLISH (3 points; 0.5 points each)

9.

FILL IN THE GAPS WITH A CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS:

10.

FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT WORD:

11.

12.

13.

14.

III * WRITING (3 points)

15.

WRITE A COMPOSITION OF APPROXIMATELY 120 WORDS ABOUT THE TOPIC PROPOSED AND FOCUS STRICTLY ON IT:

What are the pros and cons of socializing online? Explain.

OPTION B: LANDING ON THE MOON

1 When spaceflight Apollo 11 landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969, NASA told mission commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz

2 Aldrin to take a nap. But Armstrong answered, ‘I’ve spent years preparing for this moment. After traveling 400,000 km, I’ve landed on

3 the Moon with some difficulty, and now you’re asking me to sleep?’ The US wanted the whole of America to be watching when

4 Armstrong took the epic step. Hence the request that he should do it at a time when most Americans were likely to be in front of their

5 TV sets. But both astronauts refused to sleep and took photos of the lunar landscape. Six hours later, NASA gave them permission to

6 leave the Eagle space capsule.

7 Carlos González was the communications controller for the legendary Apollo 11 spaceflight, working at a monitoring station in

8 Madrid alongside Spanish engineer José Manuel Grandela. They had access to the astronauts’ vital signs, and González recalls that

9 Armstrong’s pulse rate increased while he was having trouble leaving the capsule. When he finally managed to get out, Armstrong

10 uttered the immortal line: ‘One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.’

11 The mission was an important milestone for the US in its space race with the USSR, but just over three years later the project was

12 put on hold. It has been over 45 years since a human last set foot on the Moon. Although the trips were far from easy, the Moon

13 landings between 1969 and 1972 helped generate many inventions in the realms of engineering, computing, materials and fuel, which

14 today benefit all of humankind.

I * COMPREHENSION (4 points)

CHOOSE AND WRITE THE CORRECT OPTION (A, B, C or D). (0.5 points each)

1.

NASA told the astronauts to go to sleep right after landing because...

2.

Carlos González and José Manuel Grandela...

ARE THESE STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWERS WITH THE PRECISE WORDS OR PHRASES FROM THE TEXT, OR USE YOUR OWN WORDS. (0.5 points each)

3.

Armstrong didn’t want to rest because he was too excited to wait.

TRUE

FALSE

4.

Armstrong experienced some difficulties when getting out of the capsule.

TRUE

FALSE

5.

According to the text, humans have not walked on the Moon for the past 45 years.

TRUE

FALSE

6.

Moon landings have not been helpful for humanity.

TRUE

FALSE

7. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)

7.1.

7.2.

8. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)

8.1.

8.2.

II * USE OF ENGLISH (3 points; 0.5 points each)

9. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH A CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS:

9.1.

“Our street isn’t wide enough for a lorry… along.” (drive)

9.2.

“Mary soon got used to… up early.” (get)

10. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT OPTION:

10.1.

“John is very good … Maths.” to / at / about / of

10.2.

“Can you rely … her?” on / in / to / at

11. USE THE WORDS IN THE BOXES TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL SENTENCE. USE ALL AND ONLY THE WORDS IN THE BOXES WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR FORM.

getting

more

are

houses

and

expensive

more

12. GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS: “He is 1.83 metres tall.”

13. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE: “I gave him a book for his birthday.”

14. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITHOUT CHANGING ITS MEANING. BEGIN AS INDICATED: “I began teaching in this college in 2015 and I am still teaching here.” I have...

III * WRITING (3 points)

15.

WRITE A COMPOSITION OF APPROXIMATELY 120 WORDS ABOUT THE TOPIC PROPOSED AND FOCUS STRICTLY ON IT:

Are we alone in the universe? Do you believe there is life in outer space? Discuss.