Ejercicio Option 1 - Question 2 · Inglés PAU Cantabria Ordinaria 2025

A. What are some ways reality TV can negatively affect participants’ mental health, according to the text?

Solución: Reality TV can cause humiliation and long-lasting psychological damage due to exposure in emotional moments. It can also increase feelings of shame and isolation when personal trauma is mocked, as well as lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem from public pressure.

B. According to the text, why do people enjoy watching reality shows? (Give two reasons)

Solución: People enjoy watching reality shows because dramatic or embarrassing situations help them escape and feel better about their own lives. Additionally, these shows depict honest and authentic human emotions, allowing viewers to see aspects of their own experiences on screen.

C. According to the text, what are two things reality shows are doing to improve how they treat participants?

Solución: Reality shows are offering psychological support to contestants, limiting the consumption of alcohol during filming, and informing and preparing participants more thoroughly before the show begins.