Examen de Inglés PAU Andalucía 2022 · Extraordinaria Suplente

TEXT 1: BUSKING: STREET MUSICIANS IN DUBLIN

1 People who come to Dublin for the first time may be surprised by the huge number of street performers or buskers, especially

2 on the tourist-packed Grafton Street. They have become part of Dublin's cultural life.

3 Musicians from all over the world compete to be heard on Grafton Street, playing everything from authentic Irish folk to modern

4 punk. Playing on Grafton Street isn't like any other busking experience. It's one of the busiest streets in Europe, with over 9,000

5 pedestrians passing through every hour —each one could be receptive or rude, generous or quite the opposite.

6 The increased popularity of busking in Dublin has also brought with it legislation; performers pay for the privilege to play on

7 Grafton Street (a permit costs €30 a year) and follow strict regulations. Each busker can only play for one hour before moving on

8 and can't return within 100 metres of any of their previous locations until the following day.

9 The musicians queue, sometimes for hours, for one of the best-designated spots. They're also in direct competition with other

10 buskers along the street playing at the same time, which ensures that everyone who performs here puts their full heart and soul

11 into it.

12 A unique interrelation between buskers and fans occurs only in the streets, with no security staff, no VIP seats, or entrance

13 fee. Christmas Eve, for instance, is a really good time to visit Grafton Street, as megastars like Bono and Glen Hansard have been

14 known to turn up and play for charity. If you like what you're hearing, leave a tip —€2 or €3 is typical, but more is obviously

15 welcomed, especially if you stay for a while.

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

1.

According to the text, Grafton Street is the place where...

2.

In order to play on Grafton Street, buskers must...

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.

Street performers always get a positive response from the audience.

4.

The best locations on Grafton Street are booked in advance.

5.

Sometimes celebrities show up unannounced to tip the buskers.

6.

The longer you admire a performance, the bigger your tip should be.

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: A THOUSAND HUTS

1 Sustainability is a hot topic in the world of travel right now, but what does it actually mean? Everyone seems to have a different

2 idea about what we should focus on. From electric cars and bicycles to slow food and zero-plastic hotels, there are countless

3 factors that make a trip more sustainable. That's where Scotland's 1,000 Hut programme comes in. This initiative started in 2011,

4 after a brainstorming session among Scottish environmental activists. Since then, they have been working with Reforesting

5 Scotland to make cabins an alternative holiday destination, particularly for eco-conscious travellers who are fond of a minimalist

6 holiday.

7 It could be a positive change in the way we holiday from now on, the initiative believes. Rather than trying to organise one

8 large holiday a year in Spain or Greece, a family could find it easier to come to a smaller, closer rural Scottish hut whenever they

9 need a break from the frenetic pace of urban life.

10 What the programme hopes is that "people will learn about and engage with nature, taking responsibility for the environment."

11 The experience includes travelling to the cabins in low-carbon, sustainable ways that could make visitors more appreciative of the

12 world around them. Besides, it's also a way of promoting local travel.

13 Increasing the number of simple, low-waste huts in the British countryside will also serve the larger number of people travelling

14 within the UK. In this way, Scotland could position itself as a favourite closer destination. More people in rural communities means

15 more money flowing into those communities, and the more people are enjoying the countryside, the more financially equipped we'll

16 be to preserve it.

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

9.

According to the text, sustainability...

10.

According to the text, the 1,000 Hut initiative...

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.

The huts are specially designed for travellers who prefer a greener holiday.

TRUE

FALSE

12.

Staying at a Scottish hut can help people disconnect from daily life stress.

TRUE

FALSE

13.

The journey to the hut itself may enrich the holiday.

TRUE

FALSE

14.

The Hut initiative may damage rural economy.

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.

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

17.1.

“I feel a lot healthier after smoking.” (quit)

17.2.

“Last summer we to the Canary Islands on holidays.” (travel)

18. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT OPTION:

18.1.

“The convict did not admit... the crime.”

18.2.

“Young people are usually willing... new experiences.”

19. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE ACTIVE VOICE: “The actor was given an award for his amazing performance.”

20. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE: “The government is announcing new aids for charitable organizations tomorrow.”

21. GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS: “In Japan, a black cat crossing your path means good luck.”

22. JOIN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING A RELATIVE. MAKE CHANGES IF NECESSARY: “My eldest sister won the match. She was playing against a foreign competitor.”

23. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITHOUT CHANGING ITS MEANING. BEGIN AS INDICATED: “Your neighbours aren’t as nice as mine.” My neighbours are…

My neighbours are

24. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL SENTENCE: “If I could fly, …”

If I could fly,

25. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITHOUT CHANGING ITS MEANING. BEGIN AS INDICATED: “Taking care of three little kids can be exhausting.”

It...

It

26. THERE ARE TWO MISTAKES IN THIS SENTENCE. FIND THE MISTAKES AND REWRITE THE SENTENCE CORRECTLY: “He can go out with you these weekend because he hasn’t to look after his brothers.”

27. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO DIRECT SPEECH: “She asked me whether I had practised any sport in my free time when I was younger.”

She asked me, “ ”

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:

listened · advice · if · to · her · only · had · he

BLOQUE C (Redacción)

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

III * WRITING (3 points)

29. WRITE A COMPOSITION OF AT LEAST 120 WORDS ABOUT ONE OF THE TOPICS PROPOSED AND FOCUS ON IT. CHOOSE ONE TOPIC ONLY:

29.1. Music has magical powers. Do you agree? Give reasons.

BLOQUE C (Redacción)

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

III * WRITING (3 points)

29. WRITE A COMPOSITION OF AT LEAST 120 WORDS ABOUT ONE OF THE TOPICS PROPOSED AND FOCUS ON IT. CHOOSE ONE TOPIC ONLY:

29.2. Do you think it is important to go outdoors and spend time in nature? Give reasons.