Problema 1 · Inglés PAU Baleares Ordinaria 2025

1. Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE (a, b, c, d)

Solución: a) FALSE; b) FALSE; c) TRUE; d) TRUE

a) Starbucks introduced a new code of conduct to be displayed in all its European shops. (0.5)

Solución: "Starbucks, the world’s biggest coffee chain, published a new code of conduct this week to be displayed in every US and Canadian shop".

b) Starbucks’ new policy restricting free access to toilets only to customers was introduced after two black men were arrested at a branch in Philadelphia. (0.5)

Solución: "The policy of allowing people to use Starbucks toilets without making a purchase was introduced in 2018 following the arrest of two black men at a branch in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania".

c) Howard Schultz, the former chief executive of Starbucks, raised concerns about safety risks associated with open toilets. (0.5)

Solución: "Howard Schultz, the former chief executive who built Starbucks into a global brand, had argued in 2022 that having open toilets was presenting safety issues".

d) Starbucks reported a decline in its global income and overall financial performance in October. (0.5)

Solución: "The company, which has 36,000 outlets in 84 countries, in October reported falling global sales and profits".