Examen de Inglés PAU Extremadura 2023 · Extraordinaria

EXERCISE 1

Answer 3 of the following 4 questions, providing evidence from the text (maximum 1 point each, total 3 points):

a.

Does the author say if Harish and Vemuri have finished their university degree?

b.

According to the text, did Ms. Akita initially want a wedding in the mountains?

c.

Does the text say when Harish and Daisy began their romantic relationship?

d.

Is the following statement true or false?

The couple never had any doubts about having an international wedding.

EXERCISE 2

Find in the text words to solve 4 of the following 5 questions. Use just one word in each case (maximum 0,5 points per word, total 2 points):

a.

b.

c.

In an

society, everybody has the same rights and obligations.

d.

e.

Reading comprehension: Text 2

Doctors call on NHS to ban meat from hospitals.

Scottish doctors and clinicians have written to National Health Service (NHS) executives urging them to ban meat from hospital meals. An open letter sent to Caroline Lamb, chief executive of NHS Scotland, claimed that serving only plant-based meals would save millions of pounds and improve the health of patients. It also claimed that giving patients meals containing red and processed meats was the equivalent of “distributing cigarettes in the pulmonary-care unit.”

It states: “At this time of health and climate crises, we urge NHS Scotland to switch to vegan menus for patients in hospitals. Replacing meat, eggs, and dairy with tasty vegan foods is vital if we are to protect the health of the Scottish people and the planet. It is a serious irresponsibility that meals offered in hospitals are often far from healthy and can even include red and processed meats, which are known to be responsible for some types of cancer.”

The letter claims that switching to vegan meals will help to make menus lighter, adding: “Obesity rates in Scotland are among the highest in the world, putting people at particular risk of developing severe illness or dying as a result of Covid-19.” The letter also mentions benefits to the environment and economic motivations. It’s been estimated that the NHS could save more than £30 billion per year if all meals served in the UK were vegan.

Rachael Hamilton, the Scottish Conservative’s rural affairs delegate, believes the demand is “deeply irresponsible.” Also, a spokesperson for the Scottish government said: “We expect all patients to be offered good, nutritious food in accordance with their ethical or religious requirements. The importance of balanced nutrition is emphasised in our choice of hospital food to ensure all patients get the best possible nourishment.”

The Times (April 2022. Adapted)

EXERCISE 1

Answer 3 of the following 4 questions, providing evidence from the text (maximum 1 point each, total 3 points):

a.

Does Caroline Lamb believe that vegan menus would be more expensive?

b.

Does the letter say that the current hospital meals may be harmful to patients?

c.

According to the text, are Scottish people comparatively overweight?

d.

Is the following statement true or false?

"The Scottish government believes that hospital meals are fine as they are."

Reading comprehension: Text 2

Doctors call on NHS to ban meat from hospitals.

Scottish doctors and clinicians have written to National Health Service (NHS) executives urging them to ban meat from hospital meals. An open letter sent to Caroline Lamb, chief executive of NHS Scotland, claimed that serving only plant-based meals would save millions of pounds and improve the health of patients. It also claimed that giving patients meals containing red and processed meats was the equivalent of “distributing cigarettes in the pulmonary-care unit.”

It states: “At this time of health and climate crises, we urge NHS Scotland to switch to vegan menus for patients in hospitals. Replacing meat, eggs, and dairy with tasty vegan foods is vital if we are to protect the health of the Scottish people and the planet. It is a serious irresponsibility that meals offered in hospitals are often far from healthy and can even include red and processed meats, which are known to be responsible for some types of cancer.”

The letter claims that switching to vegan meals will help to make menus lighter, adding: “Obesity rates in Scotland are among the highest in the world, putting people at particular risk of developing severe illness or dying as a result of Covid-19.” The letter also mentions benefits to the environment and economic motivations. It’s been estimated that the NHS could save more than £30 billion per year if all meals served in the UK were vegan.

Rachael Hamilton, the Scottish Conservative’s rural affairs delegate, believes the demand is “deeply irresponsible.” Also, a spokesperson for the Scottish government said: “We expect all patients to be offered good, nutritious food in accordance with their ethical or religious requirements. The importance of balanced nutrition is emphasised in our choice of hospital food to ensure all patients get the best possible nourishment.”

The Times (April 2022. Adapted)

EXERCISE 2

Find in the text words to solve 4 of the following 5 questions. Use just one word in each case (maximum 0,5 points per word, total 2 points):

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

SEGUNDO BLOQUE: REDACCIÓN

El segundo bloque consiste en una pregunta de redacción con tres opciones, de las cuales el alumno deberá escoger y realizar tan solo una. La redacción tendrá que contener cien palabras como mínimo. La puntuación máxima es de tres puntos.

a.

Write a story that begins with the following words: "I never thought that going out with someone from another culture would teach me so many things."

Remember that the 17 words in this sentence cannot be counted in the 100 words you must write.

SEGUNDO BLOQUE: REDACCIÓN

El segundo bloque consiste en una pregunta de redacción con tres opciones, de las cuales el alumno deberá escoger y realizar tan solo una. La redacción tendrá que contener cien palabras como mínimo. La puntuación máxima es de tres puntos.

b.

Write a letter to the NHS giving advice on hospital menus.

Minimum length: 100 words.

SEGUNDO BLOQUE: REDACCIÓN

El segundo bloque consiste en una pregunta de redacción con tres opciones, de las cuales el alumno deberá escoger y realizar tan solo una. La redacción tendrá que contener cien palabras como mínimo. La puntuación máxima es de tres puntos.

c.

Some people say that we are what we eat. Do you agree? Why or why not?

TERCER BLOQUE: TRANSFORMACIÓN GRAMATICAL

El tercer bloque contiene seis ejercicios de transformación gramatical, de los cuales el alumno deberá escoger y contestar exclusivamente cuatro. Cada ejercicio contestado vale medio punto como máximo. La puntuación máxima del bloque en su conjunto es de dos puntos.

a.

Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech, beginning “The couple said…”

There were times this past year when we questioned our decision to have a three-continent wedding.

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b.

Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice. Do not omit any part of it.

Protesters have urged NHS Scotland to switch to vegan menus for patients in hospitals.

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c.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. You must not change the initial two words in any way or omit any element from the original sentence:

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d.

Rewrite the following sentence as a third-type (impossible) conditional:

If they met during their college years, they would fall in love instantly.

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e.

Rewrite the following sentence in the interrogative form of the conditional perfect.

Mr. Vemuri wanted a wedding in India so his grandparents could attend.

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f.

Rewrite the following sentence in the active voice. Do not omit any part of it.

A lot of money could be saved by the NHS if patients were given vegetarian food by hospitals.

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