Examen de Inglés PAU Extremadura 2025 · Extraordinaria

Comprehension Questions

1. Are the following statements true (T) or false (F)? Quote the fragment from the text that justifies your answer. Marks: 2 points (0.5 points per correct answer).

A.

During the floods, Paiporta suffered the highest number of deaths.

B.

There is no evidence of how Daniel managed to save the children.

C.

The reconstruction is expected to take between four to five weeks.

D.

People believe that the Valencian and Spanish governments are doing a good job.

Comprehension Questions

2. Answer 2 of the following 3 questions with one or two sentences. Use your own words as far as possible. Marks: 2 points (1 point per correct answer).

A.

What happened in the Valencia region in late October?

B.

Why is Danny considered a hero?

C.

What is the general opinion of the people interviewed in the report?

Comprehension Questions

3. Find words in the text as requested. Use one word in each case. Marks: 1.5 points (0.5 points per correct answer).

A.

An adjective to describe a place that is by the sea.

B.

A synonym for incapable, powerless.

C.

People who offer help without being paid.

Comprehension Questions

4. Complete these sentences with one of the options given. Marks: 1.5 points (0.5 points per correct answer).

A.

Danny managed to break the door open with a tool he __________.

B.

Volunteers __________ supported by the government.

C.

People in Paiporta are __________ new infrastructure.

Text 2: Avocado toast: a guilty pleasure?

The environmental impact of avocados came into the spotlight recently by celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh—so should we all be cutting down on the nutritious tropical fruit? Titchmarsh is alarmed at the high carbon footprint of avocados, saying that when it comes to breakfast choices, people should consider cereals such as cornflakes instead.

Other experts have suggested that the picture is not quite as simple as it is made out—and that the popular millennial breakfast snack might not be as problematic as people imagine. The reason avocados are problematic is that they have a carbon footprint five times higher than a banana but also need twice the amount of water required to grow an apple. Avocado production is notably more water-intensive compared to many other crop foods. According to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, producing one kilogram of avocados requires around 650 litres of water. However, the water footprint of animal products is even higher, with pork requiring around 6,000 litres per kilogram and beef using approximately 16,700 litres per kilogram.

Another concern is transportation. Perishable items such as avocados require specialized handling to maintain quality throughout transit. Cargo flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt, as well as other European destinations, help ensure produce reaches its destination quickly, minimizing spoilage. All these factors increase pollution and carbon emissions, not to mention the price of products.

Other organisations in the industry pointed out that avocado farming practices have evolved—with most fruit now coming from areas with no rainforest. A World Avocado Organisation spokesman told reporters: “While we appreciate and respect Alan Titchmarsh's concerns about sustainability and acknowledge his expertise as a respected gardener, it is important to note that his area of expertise does not extend to the avocado industry.” Mark Everett, avocados director at Worldwide Fruit, said in response to Titchmarsh's claims: “We have not sourced a box of avocados from Mexico in the last 12 months, with most of our supply coming from drier regions of the world where there has been no rainforest. Actually, where our suppliers have established avocado farms in Peru and Chile, they are classified as a carbon sink—a system that absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases—and aid biodiversity”.

Source: Daily Mail (adapted). March 2025.

1. Are the following statements true (T) or false (F)? Quote the fragment from the text that justifies your answer. Marks: 2 points (0.5 points per correct answer).

A.

Titchmarsh advises consumers to choose other breakfast foods rather than avocados.

TRUE

FALSE

B.

Avocados need more water than meat to be grown.

TRUE

FALSE

C.

Some people think that Titchmarsh does not know much about the avocado industry.

TRUE

FALSE

D.

Some avocado farms in South America are beneficial to flora and fauna.

TRUE

FALSE

Text 2: Avocado toast: a guilty pleasure?

The environmental impact of avocados came into the spotlight recently by celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh—so should we all be cutting down on the nutritious tropical fruit? Titchmarsh is alarmed at the high carbon footprint of avocados, saying that when it comes to breakfast choices, people should consider cereals such as cornflakes instead.

Other experts have suggested that the picture is not quite as simple as it is made out—and that the popular millennial breakfast snack might not be as problematic as people imagine. The reason avocados are problematic is that they have a carbon footprint five times higher than a banana but also need twice the amount of water required to grow an apple. Avocado production is notably more water-intensive compared to many other crop foods. According to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, producing one kilogram of avocados requires around 650 litres of water. However, the water footprint of animal products is even higher, with pork requiring around 6,000 litres per kilogram and beef using approximately 16,700 litres per kilogram.

Another concern is transportation. Perishable items such as avocados require specialized handling to maintain quality throughout transit. Cargo flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt, as well as other European destinations, help ensure produce reaches its destination quickly, minimizing spoilage. All these factors increase pollution and carbon emissions, not to mention the price of products.

Other organisations in the industry pointed out that avocado farming practices have evolved—with most fruit now coming from areas with no rainforest. A World Avocado Organisation spokesman told reporters: “While we appreciate and respect Alan Titchmarsh's concerns about sustainability and acknowledge his expertise as a respected gardener, it is important to note that his area of expertise does not extend to the avocado industry.” Mark Everett, avocados director at Worldwide Fruit, said in response to Titchmarsh's claims: “We have not sourced a box of avocados from Mexico in the last 12 months, with most of our supply coming from drier regions of the world where there has been no rainforest. Actually, where our suppliers have established avocado farms in Peru and Chile, they are classified as a carbon sink—a system that absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases—and aid biodiversity”.

Source: Daily Mail (adapted). March 2025.

2. Answer 2 of the following 3 questions with one or two sentences. Use your own words as far as possible. Marks: 2 points (1 point per correct answer).

A.

What are the environmental risks of avocados?

B.

Why is transportation a major concern with avocados?

C.

What reasons do avocado producers give to refute Titchmarsh's claims?

Text 2: Avocado toast: a guilty pleasure?

The environmental impact of avocados came into the spotlight recently by celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh—so should we all be cutting down on the nutritious tropical fruit? Titchmarsh is alarmed at the high carbon footprint of avocados, saying that when it comes to breakfast choices, people should consider cereals such as cornflakes instead.

Other experts have suggested that the picture is not quite as simple as it is made out—and that the popular millennial breakfast snack might not be as problematic as people imagine. The reason avocados are problematic is that they have a carbon footprint five times higher than a banana but also need twice the amount of water required to grow an apple. Avocado production is notably more water-intensive compared to many other crop foods. According to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, producing one kilogram of avocados requires around 650 litres of water. However, the water footprint of animal products is even higher, with pork requiring around 6,000 litres per kilogram and beef using approximately 16,700 litres per kilogram.

Another concern is transportation. Perishable items such as avocados require specialized handling to maintain quality throughout transit. Cargo flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt, as well as other European destinations, help ensure produce reaches its destination quickly, minimizing spoilage. All these factors increase pollution and carbon emissions, not to mention the price of products.

Other organisations in the industry pointed out that avocado farming practices have evolved—with most fruit now coming from areas with no rainforest. A World Avocado Organisation spokesman told reporters: “While we appreciate and respect Alan Titchmarsh's concerns about sustainability and acknowledge his expertise as a respected gardener, it is important to note that his area of expertise does not extend to the avocado industry.” Mark Everett, avocados director at Worldwide Fruit, said in response to Titchmarsh's claims: “We have not sourced a box of avocados from Mexico in the last 12 months, with most of our supply coming from drier regions of the world where there has been no rainforest. Actually, where our suppliers have established avocado farms in Peru and Chile, they are classified as a carbon sink—a system that absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases—and aid biodiversity”.

Source: Daily Mail (adapted). March 2025.

3. Find words in the text as requested. Use one word in each case. Marks: 1.5 points (0.5 points per correct answer).

A.

Green beans are very

because they contain essential vitamins and minerals.

B.

C.

Text 2: Avocado toast: a guilty pleasure?

The environmental impact of avocados came into the spotlight recently by celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh—so should we all be cutting down on the nutritious tropical fruit? Titchmarsh is alarmed at the high carbon footprint of avocados, saying that when it comes to breakfast choices, people should consider cereals such as cornflakes instead.

Other experts have suggested that the picture is not quite as simple as it is made out—and that the popular millennial breakfast snack might not be as problematic as people imagine. The reason avocados are problematic is that they have a carbon footprint five times higher than a banana but also need twice the amount of water required to grow an apple. Avocado production is notably more water-intensive compared to many other crop foods. According to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, producing one kilogram of avocados requires around 650 litres of water. However, the water footprint of animal products is even higher, with pork requiring around 6,000 litres per kilogram and beef using approximately 16,700 litres per kilogram.

Another concern is transportation. Perishable items such as avocados require specialized handling to maintain quality throughout transit. Cargo flights from Nairobi to Frankfurt, as well as other European destinations, help ensure produce reaches its destination quickly, minimizing spoilage. All these factors increase pollution and carbon emissions, not to mention the price of products.

Other organisations in the industry pointed out that avocado farming practices have evolved—with most fruit now coming from areas with no rainforest. A World Avocado Organisation spokesman told reporters: “While we appreciate and respect Alan Titchmarsh's concerns about sustainability and acknowledge his expertise as a respected gardener, it is important to note that his area of expertise does not extend to the avocado industry.” Mark Everett, avocados director at Worldwide Fruit, said in response to Titchmarsh's claims: “We have not sourced a box of avocados from Mexico in the last 12 months, with most of our supply coming from drier regions of the world where there has been no rainforest. Actually, where our suppliers have established avocado farms in Peru and Chile, they are classified as a carbon sink—a system that absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases—and aid biodiversity”.

Source: Daily Mail (adapted). March 2025.

4. Complete these sentences with one of the options given. Marks: 1.5 points (0.5 points per correct answer).

A.

If avocados were __________ sustainable __________ cheap, I'd buy them.

B.

Avocado crops need __________ 600 litres of water per kilo—usually more than that.

C.

From now on, foods that need to be shipped from distant countries __________.

Written Expression

Write between 120-150 words. [3 points]

A.

What would you do in the event of a natural catastrophe?

Written Expression

Write between 120-150 words. [3 points]

B.

Do you think we should buy our food from local farmers? Why or why not?