Examen de Inglés PAU Andalucía 2021 · Extraordinaria Titular (Acceso)

TEXT 1: CYCLING, THE BEST MODE OF TRANSPORT

1 Urban population in developing nations is projected to continue to grow, adding 2.5 billion people to the world's cities by 2050. By

2 then, more than half of the world's population will live in cities.

3 A key step to managing rapid urbanization, reducing poverty and addressing equality amongst urban residents is to meet their needs

4 for access to services and opportunities. Walking and cycling improve urban quality and facilitate social cohesion. They are cheap,

5 flexible, personal modes without which most people in low- and middle-income countries would be unable to participate in the economy

6 and community, or access education, healthcare and other urban services. Today, more than 600 cities worldwide have their own bike-

7 share systems, and more programmes are starting every year.

8 In richer countries, cycling has become popular for a variety of reasons. For instance, it helps to reduce the risk of diabetes, some

9 forms of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, depression, and it prevents obesity. The health benefits of cycling daily rather than taking a

10 car for short trips outweigh the risks of inhalation of air pollutants. Besides, regular cycling boosts physical fitness.

11 Riding a bike evokes pleasant feelings and is an easy exercise. People who walk or cycle to work tend to be more satisfied, less

12 stressed, more relaxed, and they experience greater freedom compared to people who drive their car to work. Bicycle use, therefore,

13 not only improves physical health, but also has a positive impact on mental health and subjective well-being.

14 In short, compared to travelling by car or bus, cycling saves money, it is a cheap means of transport, and scores well in terms of

15 social impact of urban mobility.

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

1.

According to the text, the world's population will...

2.

According to the text, cycling...

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.

In less developed countries, cycling can facilitate schooling.

TRUE

FALSE

4.

Cycling may prevent serious illnesses.

TRUE

FALSE

5.

People who commute by car feel more freedom.

TRUE

FALSE

6.

Moving by bicycle is as affordable as travelling by bus.

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.

TEXT 2: MO, THE CAT

1 A cat has surprisingly been reunited with his family eight years after he went missing. Mo —the cat— was staying in a cattery on the

2 outskirts of Swansea eight years ago, while his humans went on holiday. On their return, one of the family’s cats, Tibby, was waiting

3 for them, but they were devastated to find Mo had gone missing. “We were utterly heartbroken when we found out that the cattery had

4 lost Mo,” says Izzy Harris, who was a teenager when Mo, then three, went missing.

5 Izzy and her parents searched for their pet for months, printing flyers and putting adverts in the newspaper. However, they also knew

6 there was a small chance they’d see him again. “There was something so horrible about imagining him alone,” continues Izzy, “the

7 cattery was near some busy main roads as well, so we couldn’t stop picturing the worst, that he’d been hit by a car.”

8 After months of searching, the family accepted he was gone, and only hoped that he’d found someone else to live with —and they

9 were right! As a matter of fact, Mo had moved in with an elderly lady.

10 Last October, the Harris family received an unexpected call from a veterinary centre. “They said they’d found a cat matching Mo’s

11 microchip and that he’d been living near where he got lost with an old lady who had passed away.”

12 Izzy and Mo met finally again thanks to the power of microchipping. The black cat has a lot of catching up to do, as the family

13 currently has three other cats. The girl says they feel incredibly relieved, but also hopeful. If this can happen, anything can.

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

9.

The Harris family was greatly upset because...

10.

Mo, the cat,...

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)

11.

Mo was in the city centre when he escaped.

TRUE

FALSE

12.

The family thought it would be very hard to get Mo back.

TRUE

FALSE

13.

The old lady called the Harris and asked them to pick up the cat.

TRUE

FALSE

14.

The cat has to get used to new company.

TRUE

FALSE

15. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)

15.1.

15.2.

16. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)

16.1.

16.2.

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

17.1.

“My parents are looking forward to my boyfriend.” (meet)

17.2.

“I usually train a lot but I so much exercise lately.” (not do)

FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT OPTION:

18.1.

“I am counting... you to help me get through this.”

18.2.

“Come on! Drink... ! We need to go!”

TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE ACTIVE VOICE:

“Long sentences were given to the politicians accused of stealing.”

TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE:

“People may only leave home for specific reasons.”

21. GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS: “He is being paid 2,000€ for this project.”

22. JOIN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING A RELATIVE. MAKE CHANGES IF NECESSARY: “This castle is the most visited tourist attraction in this city. Queen Elizabeth spends her summer holidays in this castle.”

23. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITHOUT CHANGING ITS MEANING. BEGIN AS INDICATED: “It is not necessary to book a table at that restaurant because it is never full.”

You...

24. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL SENTENCE: “Had I finished the project on time,...”

Had I finished the project on time,

25. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITHOUT CHANGING ITS MEANING. BEGIN AS INDICATED: “Nobody in his class plays chess as well as Tom.”

Tom is...

26. THERE ARE TWO MISTAKES IN THIS SENTENCE. FIND THE MISTAKES AND REWRITE THE SENTENCE CORRECTLY: “She has used never her mother's car because it has the steering wheel in the right.”

27. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO DIRECT SPEECH: “John told his mother not to go into his room.”

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

Friday · repaired · she · next · have · car · will · her

BLOQUE C (Redacción)

Puntuación máxima: 3 puntos. Deberá realizar una redacción de aproximadamente 120 palabras de SOLAMENTE 1 de los dos temas propuestos.

29.1. Do you think that young people prefer living in the city to living in the countryside? Why?

BLOQUE C (Redacción)

Puntuación máxima: 3 puntos. Deberá realizar una redacción de aproximadamente 120 palabras de SOLAMENTE 1 de los dos temas propuestos.

29.2. All children should grow up with a pet. Discuss.