Examen de Inglés PAU Andalucía 2019 · Reserva A

OPTION A: AN ACT OF KINDNESS A DAY

1 Danielle Saveker has performed an act of kindness every single day for three years: from paying for a stranger's coffee to sending

2 a present to a total stranger going through rough times. We first met Dani when she made a video diary detailing her progress, but

3 now she's about to celebrate one very big achievement — completing 1,000 acts of kindness.

4 As a sales manager in a big company, Dani was interested in the idea that kindness is an essential component of successful

5 leadership. As part of a research project, the 46-year-old decided to complete an act of generosity each day throughout January 2016.

6 However, it soon took over her life in a way that went far beyond regular working hours.

7 Within three weeks she realised her daily acts of kindness were spoiled if she later lost her temper driving home because she'd

8 had a bad day. She carried on completing the acts, but also allowed kindness to spread into every aspect of her life.

9 "Something switched in me and I thought, 'If I'm going to commit to this, I need to do it properly'", she explains. "Before I knew it

10 I'd reached the end of the first year. I'd done 365 acts of kindness, but more than that, it had changed the way I viewed things and

11 there was a real shift in me."

12 "One of the nicest things I get told is that as a result of receiving kindness, someone goes on to be kind to someone else", Dani

13 says. "That's what this is all about. If I can inspire someone else to think about others, my job is complete."

I * COMPREHENSION (4 points)

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

1.

Danielle Saveker has...

2.

It is said that one of the qualities of being a good boss is...

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.

Dani started performing acts of kindness as part of a game.

TRUE

FALSE

4.

She felt that her good actions mattered less if she then got angry over anything.

TRUE

FALSE

5.

Her acts of kindness transformed Dani and her perception of life.

TRUE

FALSE

6.

People act kindly when they are treated kindly.

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 THE CORRECT OPTION:

10.

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

11.

REWRITE THE SENTENCE WITHOUT CHANGING ITS MEANING. BEGIN AS INDICATED:

"The new iPhone is very expensive, so I decided not to buy it."

12.

GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS:

"It takes her less than two hours to have it ready."

13.

TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO INDIRECT SPEECH:

"Jason told her, 'Don't be late to my party tomorrow.'"

14.

THERE ARE TWO MISTAKES IN THIS SENTENCE. FIND THE MISTAKES AND REWRITE THE SENTENCE CORRECTLY:

"If only women get equals opportunities in today's world."

III * WRITING (3 points)

15.

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

How are you kind to others and how are they kind to you? Justify your answer.

OPTION B: THE TINY HOUSE RAGE

While TV shows like Tiny House, Big Living have made the tiny-house movement fashionable, it's really not new at all. Back in the 1840s, Henry David Thoreau lived in a 15-square-metre house as a personal experiment on the concept of simplification.

This idea seems to have gained popularity in recent years, making "tiny living" an option for many people. Not only is a small home part of a minimalist lifestyle, but some tiny homes can also be mobile — which allows you to travel more. Some people use tiny living as a way to save money on monthly expenses, get out of debt, and retire early. So, how much does living small cost? Can you really save money by moving into a tiny house?

The average price for a home in the US is $257,990. Of course, this varies from state to state. Even in the lower-value states, the cost of buying or building a tiny home is still a fraction of the cost of buying a normal home. And the structure isn't the only place where you'll save money. Some tiny homes are set up with solar panels in order to make use of and store energy from the sun and make powering appliances cheaper. Furthermore, tiny houses can be made to be more energy-efficient by using certain appliances, LED light bulbs, and the like.

There are a few other excellent reasons to go small. For instance, you could also use a tiny home on your property for loved ones. If you have an aging parent who doesn't need round-the-clock care but needs to be close by, a tiny home might be the perfect option for them.

I * COMPREHENSION (4 points)

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

1. According to the text, Henry David Thoreau...

2. According to the text, the people who buy tiny houses...

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.

Thouread decided to go small only because he wanted to save money.

TRUE

FALSE

4.

In a few states, normal houses are as cheap as tiny ones.

TRUE

FALSE

5.

Every tiny home is equipped with alternative energy sources to save electricity.

TRUE

FALSE

6.

Tiny houses can sometimes be a good choice to take care of the elderly in the family.

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.

9.2.

10. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT OPTION:

10.1.

10.2.

11. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO DIRECT SPEECH:

“Tom asked her to give him another chance.”

12. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITHOUT CHANGING ITS MEANING. BEGIN AS INDICATED:

“You'd better see a doctor.”

13. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE ACTIVE VOICE:

“The job was finally offered to someone else.”

14. THERE ARE TWO MISTAKES IN THIS SENTENCE. FIND THE MISTAKES AND REWRITE THE SENTENCE CORRECTLY:

“You haven't to tell your friends that you have bought a more small house.”

III * WRITING (3 points)

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

Describe your ideal home. Give reasons.