Examen de Inglés PAU Andalucía 2019 · Reserva B

OPTION A: SOLO HOLIDAYS

1 There is nothing like visiting a part of the world you've never seen before, but is the experience quite as exciting if you have no

2 one to share it with? New research has found that, far from being a nightmare, 25% of holidaymakers are actually making plans to go

3 abroad by themselves.

4 Having nobody to argue with about the itinerary or to fight with for the window seat can be great. 44% of people asked said they

5 actually wanted some 'me time'. Of those who have travelled alone, 32% reported they had a better experience and 64% said the trip

6 built up their confidence. There is also the question of opportunity — just because your friends don't have time off work or money to

7 travel, why shouldn't you? Jane Taylor, 37, said "None of my friends really wanted to travel and I didn't want to miss out on adventures.

8 I became hooked."

9 The increasing use of smartphones and travel apps and the widespread availability of Wi-Fi make solo holidays less frightening.

10 The logistics of travelling have become easier and people are now able to keep in touch with relatives back home, sharing experiences

11 via social media.

12 Melanie Jones, 41, believes that solo travelling isn't just for young backpackers. When travelling to Egypt she said she had chosen

13 going alone because that would allow her to experience everything more intensely. "It was just myself and a guide (who was there to

14 keep me safe). I fully engaged with the environment, the beauty of the country and the people. I was able to absorb it all."

15 Travel companies are expanding options for solo travellers, a demographic with huge potential for growth.

I * COMPREHENSION (4 points)

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

1.

Which of these ideas is not mentioned in the text? Travelling alone...

2.

According to the text, Jane Taylor...

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)

.

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

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

9.1.

"My brother

to Europe until he went there last year." (never / be)

9.2.

"I wish you

here with me in Bali." (be)

II * USE OF ENGLISH

10. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT OPTION:

10.1.

"The thieves... with all the money and jewellery."

10.2.

"It's forbidden.... can do it."

II * USE OF ENGLISH

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

"Despite waking up early, he was late for his appointment."

Although

12. GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS: “I brought a new armchair for Grandad.”

13. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO DIRECT SPEECH: “The customs officer asked Jake if his visit would take long.”

14. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL SENTENCE:

“If you were brave enough,...”

“If you were brave enough,

”

III * WRITING (3 points)

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

Would you like to go on a trip by yourself? Where? Give reasons.

OPTION B: IS YOUR CHILD LYING TO YOU? THAT'S GOOD

1 Classic morality tales like “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” and “Pinocchio” focus on the dangers of dishonesty, and children who lie a

2 lot are thought to have problems later in life. But research suggests that lying may actually be a sign of intelligence.

3 In one experiment, children were asked not to look at a toy hidden behind them while the researcher left the room. Minutes later,

4 the researcher returned and asked the children if they had taken a look at it. Two major findings were revealed by this experiment. The

5 first is that a vast majority of children would look at the toy within seconds of being left alone. The other is that a significant number of

6 them lied about it, regardless of their gender, race or family’s religion.

7 Children are remarkably good at lying, and according to some experiments adults find it hard to detect their lies — even their own

8 children’s. It has also been found that children who start lying earlier have a higher IQ (Intelligence Quotient). Parents find this

9 paradoxical. We want our children to be clever enough to lie, but to be morally disinclined to do so. So what should parents do? In

10 general, carrots work better than sticks. Severe punishments do little to prevent lying; applauding honesty is more effective. While

11 morality tales, such as “Pinocchio”, fail to discourage them from lying, stories in which truthfulness is rewarded do reduce lying. The

12 key to promoting honest behavior is positive messaging—emphasizing the benefits of honesty rather than the disadvantages of lying.

I * COMPREHENSION (4 points)

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

1.

According to the text, childhood morality tales...

2.

According to research, positive messaging...

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 experiment revealed that kids’ tendency to lie depends on factors such as ethnic and religious background.

4.

It is easy for parents to find out when their children are lying.

5.

The earlier children start to lie, the more clever they are.

6.

Parents don’t want their kids to be liars even though it is a sign of intelligence.

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

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

9.1.

“It’s time you to study.” (start)

9.2.

“I’d rather to music than dance.” (listen)

II * USE OF ENGLISH

10. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT OPTION:

10.1.

“She called the meeting because she was sick.” (over / onto / under / off)

10.2.

“Yesterday I came an old photo of Annette.” (up / out / across / back)

II * USE OF ENGLISH

11. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL SENTENCE:

“As long as you have enough money, ”

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

"Everybody know where is The Big Ben."

TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE:

"They claim that the Third Industrial Revolution started a few years ago."

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

"It was such an amazing story that I couldn't believe it."

The story

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

Write about something incredible that has happened to you or that you have heard about.