Examen de Inglés PAU Galicia 2024 · Ordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera)

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]

a.

There’s no connection between parents and educators when it comes to teaching values.

True

False

b.

Role models at home affect children’s attitudes.

True

False

c.

Family members have different roles when it comes to reusing things.

True

False

d.

There’s no need to tell children about climate issues as they don’t care anyway.

True

False

e.

Children must be informed about climate change even if they could be a bit depressed about it.

True

False

f.

Parents’ attitudes always change after children are taught about the environment.

True

False

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.

I finished the book in two days. (took)

b.

We don’t have any more sugar. (run)

c.

She will send you the documents on Monday morning. (sent)

d.

Paul gets angry with people who don’t take him seriously. (unless)

e.

He shouts so much, and it’s so annoying! (wish)

1.4. Pronunciation. [0.5 points]

a.

In which word is the letter "u" pronounced differently?

b.

In which two words is the ending "-ed" pronounced as in "washed"?

c.

In which word is the letter "h" not pronounced?

d.

Which pair of words does not rhyme?

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.

Kaia's decision was connected to her new marital status.

True

False

b.

Travel distances might have convinced her not to go to Spain.

True

False

c.

Kaia was on holiday, so she was free to go.

True

False

d.

Spain isn't too important in the fertility tourism market.

True

False

e.

Women have to hurry if they want to freeze their eggs because of their age or their marital status.

True

False

f.

Nobody knows for sure how many people make use of egg-freezing.

True

False

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.

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

Is trust between parents and teachers important? 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.

Perhaps my mum has ironed my shirt. (may)

b.

I am sorry that I can't help you. (wish)

c.

He's the kindest person I've ever met. (such)

d.

The last time Paul saw me was 2014. (not)

e.

Amy is a very close friend of mine. I don't know her parents. (whose)

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

3.2. Pronunciation. (0.5 points)

a)

In which word is the letter "u" pronounced differently? unit, useless, uncle, universal.

b)

In which two words is the ending "-ed" pronounced as in "washed"? printed, covered, skipped, opened, lowered, loved, performed, hooked.

c)

Which of the following word includes the vowel sound pronounced in “cake”? said, feed, says, fed, tray.

d)

Which pair does not rhyme? cut – mug, trees – please, short – port, great – sweat.

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

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

Do you think everybody is born lucky? (Approximately 120 words)