Examen de Inglés PAU Andalucía 2024 · Extraordinaria Titular (Acceso)

TEXT 1: THE ETHICS OF TRUE CRIME

1 True crime TV shows have been so popular in the past few years that they have become the object of academic study.

2 Professor of Media Ethics Whitney Phillips claims that the reason for the current success of this genre, as compared to novels and

3 movies, is the reality factor: audiences enjoy feeling engaged in an actual mystery happening before them.

4 Research has found that white women are the largest demographic group consuming true crime. The explanation is that, since

5 white women have anxiety about potential threats, they turn to true crime to feel better prepared in case anything violent were to

6 happen to them. The fact that the target audience is basically white women determines the profile of typical victims in true crime

7 —white and female. After all, audiences prefer to watch cases they can relate to. Phillips argues that this produces the “missing

8 white woman syndrome,” that is, the idea that there’s only one type of victim whose story matters. The media reinforce this with

9 many stories and updates about white female victims, while stories about marginalized groups like Indigenous women are rarely

10 shown, if at all. Even white women who are missing or murdered receive little media attention when they’re sex workers, because

11 they’re perceived as less valuable than “innocent” white women.

12 Another harmful effect resulting from the boom of true crime is the dehumanization of victims when their tragedies become

13 marketable content. As one victim said, “My trauma’s not your entertainment. Awareness is a whole different story.”

14 Fortunately, there’s an alternative: ethical true crime, which avoids sensationalising the narrative and honours victims. Further

15 still, it seeks a way to help their case and alert to social inequalities.

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

1.

According to the text, the key to the boom of true crime shows lies in…

2.

According to the text, white women follow the true crime genre in great numbers…

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.

True crime’s average viewers resemble the victims featured in the shows.

TRUE

FALSE

4.

There is a shortage of true crime episodes about Native American female victims.

TRUE

FALSE

5.

All white female victims are equally relevant for the media.

TRUE

FALSE

6.

Ethical true crime raises visibility for all kinds of victims.

TRUE

FALSE

7. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)

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8. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)

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TEXT 2: POMFRET, VERMONT: THE TOWN THAT WENT VIRAL

1 With a mere handful of businesses, Pomfret, located in Vermont (US), is generally a quiet place. But in autumn, as “leaf-

2 peepers” from everywhere descend on the region’s hills to witness its multicolored leaves, all that changes.

3 Ever since images of Sleepy Hollow Farm, a private property set on a rustic road, began going viral on social media a few

4 years ago, locals say that things have gotten out of hand. A quick look on Instagram reveals thousands of images of the farm’s

5 winding road lined by trees lit up in autumnal reds and pumpkin oranges. It’s no wonder then that this unlikely farm has become

6 known as one of “the most photographed places in the state.”

7 Unfortunately, social media influencers regularly climb over gates covered with “No Trespassing” signs, get their “city cars”

8 stuck on the narrow country road, and leave bodily waste by the roadside. “It’s a hotel and amusement park—bring all your friends,”

9 laughed out an Instagrammer with 20,000 followers.

10 “It’s a beautiful spot. It’s too bad that it’s been ruined for everybody,” said Deborah Goodwin, a local councilwoman. “Tour

11 buses are constantly unloading crowds of people out there. We can’t have this anymore.” In 2022, town officials finally voted to

12 close the roads leading to the farm to non-residents during the autumn season, which annoyed the travelers who had come hoping

13 to capture a perfect autumnal photo.

14 “We enjoy having tourists. It’s a big part of the Vermont economy, and we want people to enjoy its bucolic beauty and visit the

15 shops,” Goodwin says. Her call is for responsible tourism that enjoys Pomfret’s beauty without ruining what makes it special—its

16 peaceful charm.

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

9.

According to the text, Pomfret has...

10.

According to the text, “leaf-peepers” are...

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.

There are plenty of stores and shops in Pomfret.

TRUE

FALSE

12.

Local residents’ privacy is often invaded by photo seekers.

TRUE

FALSE

13.

Tourists are understanding about the prohibition to drive to the farm.

TRUE

FALSE

14.

Pomfret welcomes holidaymakers who respect its essence.

TRUE

FALSE

15. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)

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16. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)

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

17.1.

“When hanging out with your friends, avoid junk food.” (buy)

17.2.

“At 9 p.m. tomorrow I over Cambridge.” (fly)

18. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT OPTION:

18.1.

“There is... noise in the classroom.”

18.2.

“Lisa came... a gold ring in the sand.”

19. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE ACTIVE VOICE: “Will Ed Sheeran’s new album be released soon?”

20. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE: “You may see dolphins in this area if the sea is calm.”

21. GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS: “The museum is just two miles from here.”

22. JOIN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING A RELATIVE. MAKE CHANGES IF NECESSARY: “Ann’s favourite dish is chicken Tikka Masala. She buys it at the local shop.”

23. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITHOUT CHANGING ITS MEANING. BEGIN AS INDICATED: “The podcast was so fascinating that I couldn’t stop listening to it.”

24. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE: “My mother got promoted last month, since...”

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

“I’m not used to speak in public, but I’m getting better in it.”

26. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO DIRECT SPEECH: “My colleague asked me to postpone our meeting.”

27. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO REPORTED SPEECH: “ ‘If you have any problems with the heater, you can call me tonight,’ the landlord told Sally.”

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:

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BLOQUE C (Redacción)

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

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.

What type of films or series do you like best? Give reasons.

BLOQUE C (Redacción)

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

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.

Pros and cons of sharing your life on social media. Discuss.