Examen de Inglés PAU Baleares 2023 · 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)

Lourdes Leon has not acknowledged her privilege for being a 'nepo baby'. (0.5)

TRUE

FALSE

b)

Nepotism is a more difficult problem to solve in the film industry in Hollywood than in other industries. (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 believe that 'nepo babies' have an advantage when it comes to physical appearance?

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)

The way that your parents care for you and teach you to behave when you are growing up. (0.25)

2)

To be right to earn or get something by good or bad actions or behaviour. (0.25)

3)

Large groups of people. (0.25)

4)

Not immediately but at some time in the future. (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 really hate those famous kids. I

(stand) them! They always get special treatment wherever they go.

B: Well, not all are advantages. They usually have no privacy and

constantly

(judge) by people.

4.2.

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

a)

being a celebrity, he was sad and depressed most of the time.

b) She will never succeed

she improves her singing.

4.3.

Rewrite the following sentence using the 3rd conditional form. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence. (0.5)

Her parents are both celebrities. They have helped her to succeed as a top model.

4.4.

Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech. (0.5)

'Has she given an interview to the press? ', she 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):

5.1.

5.2.

5.3.

5.4.

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

Why are 'nepo babies' such a widespread phenomenon? Do you think 'nepo babies' prevent other people from having an opportunity to become a celebrity? Explain.

Total number of words:

Assessment criteria:

0

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:

0

0.25

0.50

0.75

1

Total:

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)

Jenna Ortega had some doubts about playing Wednesday Addams. (0.5)

TRUE

FALSE

b)

Wednesday Addams was filmed in the USA. (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 Jenna Ortega believe horror can be therapeutic?

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)

2)

3)

4)

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 (enjoy) the new historical series on Netflix last night?

B: Not really. I think historical facts (not distort) in films or TV series.

4.2.

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

a) She felt embarrassed and not confident to sing in front of the crowd.

b) The director of the show did not rely him to be the lead character.

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) I didn't like his character in the film. His dirty appearance me (stop someone feeling interested)

b) The journalist asked the actress to (talk louder)

4.4.

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

It's possible that I have seen that film before.

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 do you think makes a good TV series? What life lessons have you learnt from your favourite TV series or fictional characters? Explain.

Total number of words:

Assessment criteria:

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: · 0 · 0.25 · 0.50 · 0.75 · 1