Examen de Inglés PAU Baleares 2023 · Ordinaria

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)

Miley Cyrus celebrated her 33 rd birthday on 13 January. (0.5)

TRUE

FALSE

b)

Ed Sheeran's “Don't” song was inspired by an ex-girlfriend who was supposed to be unfaithful to him. (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 has Timberlake's reputation been damaged after the release of his song “Cry Me a River”?

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)

A person who uses his/her strength or power to frighten or hurt someone who is weaker. (0.25)

2)

Feeling angry and upset about something that you think is unfair. (0.25)

3)

To tear something quickly and with a lot of force. (0.25)

4)

An example of the situation or behaviour that you are talking about. (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 points]

A: Do you know whether Beyoncé

ever made an album in Arabic?

B: I don't think so, although I

(not surprise) since she's an extremely multi-talented artist.

4.2.

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets. [0,5 points]

a) His next album will be released next month and it will

(sure) be a great success.

b) I don't understand why people criticise her. She has led a

(remark) life and has had an extremely productive career.

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 points]

a) Although he didn't want to, he had no choice but to

(cancel) the concert.

b) As soon as she

(overcome) the shock of meeting her ex-boyfriend at the party, she was able to enjoy herself.

4.4.

Turn the following sentence into the passive voice. [0,5 points]

This artist has sold over 50 million records worldwide.

Over

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.

[0.25 points]

5.2.

[0.25 points]

5.3.

[0.25 points]

5.4.

[0.25 points]

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

Why do you think revenge songs on ex-boyfriends or ex-girlfriends are so popular?

Do you think revenge songs might help people relieve their pain or feel better? Why? Explain.

Total number of words:

Assessment criteria (4 points total):

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

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)

Workers’ enthusiasm about hybrid work has gradually disappeared. (0.5)

TRUE

FALSE

b)

Negative figures on hybrid work suggest that workers should return to work in the office. (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)

According to research, why do many workers find hybrid work so exhausting?

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)

To provide support for something. (0.25)

2)

The way that something is organised or arranged. (0.25)

3)

A timetable or a plan of activities or events and when they will happen. (0.25)

4)

Problems or difficulties that are likely to happen in a situation. (0.25)

<div v-if="showFeedback" class="exam-feedback":class="{ correct: score === maxPoints, incorrect: score < maxPoints }">

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: Do you think John

(bring) the reports to the meeting tomorrow morning?

B: Yes, I think so.

A: OK, then. As long as he

(have) everything under control, I guess nothing can go wrong.

4.2.

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets. [0.5]

a) I'm

(fair) sure that you will be able to handle the situation with diplomacy.

b) This is a real waste of time. I'm just tired of spending so much time on this unnecessary and

(point) work.

4.3.

Join the following two sentences with a relative pronoun. [0.5]

Jacob went back to the office. He used to work there.

4.4.

Rewrite the sentence using a modal verb. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence. [0.5]

It isn't necessary for the boss to shout at the staff.

The boss

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 are your views on hybrid working? Would you prefer to work from home, a hybrid model, or going to the office everyday? 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: