Examen de Inglés PAU Baleares 2021 · Extraordinaria

1. Say whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Explain WHY using your own words OR finding evidence in the text. NO marks are given for only TRUE or FALSE. (1 point)

a)

Rosalía never thought she would become a pop star. [0.5]

TRUE

FALSE

b)

Rosalía believes having long nails is a symbol of women’s power. [0.5]

TRUE

FALSE

2. In your own words and based on the ideas from the text, answer the following question. NO marks are given for personal opinions or responses copied directly from the text. (1 point)

How does Rosalía defend herself against accusations of cultural appropriation?

3. Find in the text words or phrases which mean the same as the ones below. In the case of verbs, ONLY infinitive forms will be accepted (1 point):

1)

Not to be afraid of anyone or anything. [0.25]

2)

To develop from being a child to being an adult. [0.25]

3)

Further or outside the range or limits of something or someone. [0.25]

4)

To make someone feel slightly nervous, worried, or upset. [0.25]

4. Follow the instructions for each question and answer them (2 points):

4.1.

Fill the blanks in the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (0.5)

A: I wish I (become) a famous pop star.

B: Why is that?

A: Well, if I were a famous pop star I (be able to) sing and write lyrics, and make lots of money for it!

4.2.

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets. (Use only ONE word in each blank) (0.5)

a) It’s (believable) the amount of pressure social media puts on these celebrities.

b) She’s very positive about herself. She seems a very (health) person.

4.3.

Fill the blanks in the following two sentences with a phrasal verb that means the same as the verb in brackets. (0.5)

a) As he the plane, he was greeted by a hundred screaming fans. (leave a form of transportation).

b) Could you please me from the concert at 9pm? (collect somebody from a place).

4.4.

Rewrite the sentence using a modal verb. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence. (0.5)

I am sure she is the lead singer of a rock band.

She

5. Look at the highlighted part of the words below. Three of the words in each line (A, B, C, D) contain the same sound. Circle the word which contains a different sound (1 point):

(0.25)

6. Write a composition of 120-150 words on the following topic. Answer ALL the questions (4 points):

What are the main reasons why somebody becomes a famous pop star? Which pop stars do you admire the most? Why? Explain.

Word count: words (Recommended: 120-150 words)

Assessment criteria:

Criterion

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Task fulfilment:

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Grammar:

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Organisation:

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4 points

1. Say whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Explain WHY using your own words OR finding evidence in the text. NO marks are given for only TRUE or FALSE. (1 point)

a)

The author feels somehow anxious about his smart home control system. [0.5]

TRUE

FALSE

b)

The smart security camera system has caused numerous false alarms. [0.5]

TRUE

FALSE

2. In your own words and based on the ideas from the text, answer the following question. NO marks are given for personal opinions or responses copied directly from the text. (1 point)

Why does the author seem not to be convinced about the advantages of having a smart home?

3. Find in the text words or phrases which mean the same as the ones below. In the case of verbs, ONLY infinitive forms will be accepted (1 point):

1)

Unusual, strange or difficult to explain. [0.25]

2)

The action of returning to a previous situation or condition. [0.25]

3)

A button or a key that controls the electrical supply to a light, piece of equipment, machine, etc. [0.25]

4)

The condition of being reasonable and mentally healthy. [0.25]

4. Follow the instructions for each question and answer them (2 points):

4.1.

Fill the blanks in the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (0.5)

A: you (like) to have a smart home?

B: Yes, I'd love it. That way I (can) control many electronic gadgets and systems while sitting comfortably on the sofa.

4.2.

Complete the following sentences with an appropriate word (Use only ONE word in each blank). (0.5)

a) They do not have a smart home because they think it is not it.

b) I'd really like to have one of these laundry robots that wash and iron your clothes for you. I really hate the laundry!

4.3.

Join the following two sentences with a relative pronoun. (0.5)

The switch wasn't working. They repaired it.

4.4.

Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech. (0.5)

'Why are smart speakers so popular nowadays?', he asked me.

5. Look at the highlighted part of the words below. Three of the words in each line (A, B, C, D) contain the same sound. Circle the word which contains a different sound (1 point):

6. Write a composition of 120-150 words on the following topic. Answer ALL the questions (4 points):

What is your opinion about smart houses? Do you think technology has helped to improve our quality of life? Explain.

Total number of words:

Assessment criteria:

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0.25

0.50

0.75

1

Task fulfilment:

0

0.25

0.50

0.75

1

Grammar:

0

0.25

0.50

0.75

1

Organisation:

0

0.25

0.50

0.75

1

Vocabulary:

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0.25

0.50

0.75

1

Total: