Examen de Inglés PAU Galicia 2024 · Extraordinaria

1.1. Indicate whether the following statements are true or false (T/F) according to the text. Copy that part (and ONLY that part) of the text which justifies your answer. [1.5 points]

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1.2. For each of these words find a word or phrase in Text A with the same meaning. [1 point]

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

1.3. Write a new sentence that has the same meaning as the given one. You must use the word or expression in brackets. [2 points]

a.

Probably thanks to her joining a convent, Sor Juana managed to continue with her literary writings. (if)

b.

It was very a funny play. Everyone wanted to see it. (such)

c.

Unfortunately I left school when I was 16. (I regret)

d.

They gave him a 90-day visa. It made him very happy. (he)

e.

I must take my car to the garage because it broke down last night. (repaired)

1.4. Pronunciation. [0.5 points]

a.

Which pair of words does not rhyme?

b.

In which word are the letters "ch" pronounced differently?

c.

In which two words do the underlined letters sound like the "th" in "that"?

d.

In which word is the letter "l" pronounced?

TEXT B

I am always both amused and annoyed when I hear foreign people criticize English food. “It’s boring, it’s tasteless, and it’s chips with everything and totally overcooked vegetables”. When I ask these visitors where they have experienced English cooking, I am astonished by their reply. “In Wimpy and MacDonald’s Hamburger restaurants”, they often say. I have won my case. Their conclusions are inexcusable.

I have a theory about English cooking, and I was interested to read that several famous cookery writers agree with me. Our basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that we haven’t had to invent sauces and complex recipes to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh peas or new potatoes just boiled (not overboiled) and served with butter? Why should one drown spring lamb in wine or cream or yogurt and spices, when with just one or two herbs it is absolutely delicious?

It is interesting to speculate about the roles that geography and climate play in the creation of a country’s food. We complain about our wet and changeable weather, but it is the rain which gives us our rich soil and green grass. “Abroad”, says Grigson, “poor soils meant more searching for food, more discovery, more invention, whereas our ancestors sat down to plenty without having to take trouble”.

If you ask foreigners to name some typically English dishes, they will probably say “Fish and chips” and then stop. It is disappointing, but true, that in England there is no tradition of eating in restaurants, because our food doesn’t lend itself to such preparation. English cooking is found in the home, where it is possible to cook dishes perfectly well. It is for these reasons that we haven’t exported our dishes, but we have imported a surprising number of them from all over the world. In most cities in Britain you’ll find many international restaurants. Cynics will say that this is because we have no ‘cuisine’ ourselves, but, well, you know what I think!

2.1. Indicate whether the following statements are true or false (T/F) according to the text. Copy that part (and ONLY that part) of the text which justifies your answer. [1.5 points]

a.

Foreigners often underrate English food.

Select True or False:

b.

The writer believes that foreigners don't really know English food.

Select True or False:

c.

British recipes are very complicated and elaborate.

Select True or False:

d.

The poorer the soils the more varied and creative the recipes of a region.

Select True or False:

e.

The writer likes the fact that English food is not eaten in restaurants.

Select True or False:

f.

The text suggests that it is difficult to serve English food at a restaurant.

Select True or False:

TEXT B

I am always both amused and annoyed when I hear foreign people criticize English food. “It’s boring, it’s tasteless, and it’s chips with everything and totally overcooked vegetables”. When I ask these visitors where they have experienced English cooking, I am astonished by their reply. “In Wimpy and MacDonald’s Hamburger restaurants”, they often say. I have won my case. Their conclusions are inexcusable.

I have a theory about English cooking, and I was interested to read that several famous cookery writers agree with me. Our basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that we haven’t had to invent sauces and complex recipes to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh peas or new potatoes just boiled (not overboiled) and served with butter? Why should one drown spring lamb in wine or cream or yogurt and spices, when with just one or two herbs it is absolutely delicious?

It is interesting to speculate about the roles that geography and climate play in the creation of a country’s food. We complain about our wet and changeable weather, but it is the rain which gives us our rich soil and green grass. “Abroad”, says Grigson, “poor soils meant more searching for food, more discovery, more invention, whereas our ancestors sat down to plenty without having to take trouble”.

If you ask foreigners to name some typically English dishes, they will probably say “Fish and chips” and then stop. It is disappointing, but true, that in England there is no tradition of eating in restaurants, because our food doesn’t lend itself to such preparation. English cooking is found in the home, where it is possible to cook dishes perfectly well. It is for these reasons that we haven’t exported our dishes, but we have imported a surprising number of them from all over the world. In most cities in Britain you’ll find many international restaurants. Cynics will say that this is because we have no ‘cuisine’ ourselves, but, well, you know what I think!

2.2. For each of these words find a word or phrase in Text B with the same meaning. [1 point]

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

TEXT B

I am always both amused and annoyed when I hear foreign people criticize English food. “It’s boring, it’s tasteless, and it’s chips with everything and totally overcooked vegetables”. When I ask these visitors where they have experienced English cooking, I am astonished by their reply. “In Wimpy and MacDonald’s Hamburger restaurants”, they often say. I have won my case. Their conclusions are inexcusable.

I have a theory about English cooking, and I was interested to read that several famous cookery writers agree with me. Our basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that we haven’t had to invent sauces and complex recipes to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh peas or new potatoes just boiled (not overboiled) and served with butter? Why should one drown spring lamb in wine or cream or yogurt and spices, when with just one or two herbs it is absolutely delicious?

It is interesting to speculate about the roles that geography and climate play in the creation of a country’s food. We complain about our wet and changeable weather, but it is the rain which gives us our rich soil and green grass. “Abroad”, says Grigson, “poor soils meant more searching for food, more discovery, more invention, whereas our ancestors sat down to plenty without having to take trouble”.

If you ask foreigners to name some typically English dishes, they will probably say “Fish and chips” and then stop. It is disappointing, but true, that in England there is no tradition of eating in restaurants, because our food doesn’t lend itself to such preparation. English cooking is found in the home, where it is possible to cook dishes perfectly well. It is for these reasons that we haven’t exported our dishes, but we have imported a surprising number of them from all over the world. In most cities in Britain you’ll find many international restaurants. Cynics will say that this is because we have no ‘cuisine’ ourselves, but, well, you know what I think!

2.3. Write a composition answering this question: [2.5 points]

Do you think cooking should be taught at school? Why? (Approximately 120 words)

QUESTION 3. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW. (5 POINTS)

3.1. Write a new sentence that has the same meaning as the given one. You must use the word or expression in brackets. [2 points]

a.

I wish he spent the whole summer with me. (want)

b.

“Enjoy a free regular drink with any burger purchase.” (the promotion said that)

c.

These boiled potatoes are tasteless. You definitely have to add some more salt and some herbs. (unless)

d.

I don't like horror films. Peter doesn't like horror films. (neither)

e.

This restaurant is very popular. They have delicious fish and chips. (because of)

QUESTION 3. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW. (5 POINTS)

3.2. Pronunciation. (0.5 points)

a.

In which word does the stress fall on the first syllable? calendar, photography, astonished, July.

b.

In which two words is the ending "-ed" pronounced /d/ as in "earned"? decided, asked, answered, called, kissed, watched, invited, vexed.

c.

In which word do the underlined vowels sound like the vowel in b ir d ? h ur t, h ea rt, h ea d, h ar d.

d.

Which pair of words rhymes? sheep – ship, sit – seat, worm – term, cold – call.

QUESTION 3. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW. (5 POINTS)

3.3. Write a composition answering this question: (2.5 points)

What period of history would you like to live in? Why? (Approximately 120 words)