Examen de Inglés PAU Asturias 2023 · Ordinaria

Cuestiones del Texto 1. (5 puntos)

Do not copy literally from the text. (1 punto por respuesta = 4 puntos)

1.

What is the link between recent heat waves and global warming?

2.

According to NASA data, what has been particularly relevant from 1980 to the present day?

3.

What two conditions must be met for people's lives to be in serious danger during a heat wave?

4.

Why are urban centres hostile places to be when a heat wave occurs?

Cuestiones del Texto 1.

Fill the gaps with the correct, most appropriate word in each case. (0,25 por acierto = 1 punto)

5. Heat waves can be prevented.

(A)

going out

(B)

the sun, especially between 12.00 noon and 3.00 p.m. Drink

(C)

water and as often as possible, even if not thirsty.

(D)

light-coloured, loose cotton clothes. Use protective glasses, umbrella / hat, shoes or sandals.

Cuestiones del Texto 2. (5 puntos)

Do not copy literally from the text. (1 punto por respuesta = 4 puntos)

1.

In what way(s) has robotics entered people's homes in a more or less enthusiastic way?

2.

In a factory, for example, how do robots improve the working conditions of employees?

3.

How can a robot be useful to a doctor or health professional?

4.

What is the most outstanding feature of robotics for humans?

Fill the gaps with the correct, most appropriate word in each case. (0,25 por acierto = 1 punto)

5. Robots can improve (A)

quality of life and (B)

the world better, not by replacing humans (C)

by working effectively together. Researchers at MIT Sloan School of Management are exploring (D)

robotics has the potential to activate the economy in all areas of life.

Pregunta 1

Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible. (0,25 puntos por acierto = 1 punto)

a)

We'll go for a picnic by the river tomorrow if it doesn't rain.

Unless

b)

I am sorry that I embarrassed you in front of Jackie.

I didn't mean

c)

It was a mistake to invest in that company; we lost all our money.

We shouldn't

d)

'Where were you born?' they asked.

They wanted to know where

Pregunta 2

Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible. (0,25 puntos por acierto = 1 punto)

a)

Arthur had to look after his little cousin while her parents were at work.

Arthur's little cousin

b)

It is not necessary to wait; we can go straight in.

There is

c)

Although she was ill, she got out of bed and went to work anyway.

Despite her

d)

'If I were you, I wouldn't buy an electric car, Harry,' said his neighbour.

Harry's neighbour advised

Pregunta 3. Write a composition about the following topic (100-120 words). (4 puntos)

How would you react to a heat wave in your daily life?

Pregunta 4. Write a composition about the following topic (100-120 words). (4 puntos)

Disadvantages of a society without robots.