Problema 3 · Inglés PAU Galicia Extraordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2026

3. In this text, fill each one of the gaps with a word taken from the box below. Bear in mind that there are five extra words which you must leave out. Each word may be used only once. (2 points)

young · change · reasoning · such · hasn't

owning · license · freedom · so · than

sustainable · awareness · longer · many · using

issues · about · won't · rather · cost

off · mobility · ago · from · living

Not long 1., getting your driver's 2. and owning a car were considered symbols of freedom and independence. For 3. teenagers, it was something to dream 4.. However, in recent years, 5. people's attitudes toward cars have started to change. Nowadays, more teens prefer 6. public transport, bicycles, or ride-sharing apps like Uber or Bolt. One reason for this is the 7.. Buying a car, paying for petrol, insurance, and maintenance can be very expensive — especially for students or part-time workers. Many young people would 8. spend their money on travel, technology, or social activities. Another factor is environmental 9.. Today's generation is more concerned about climate 10. and pollution. As a result, they are often more interested in 11. ways of moving around, 12. as electric scooters or walking. For some, 13. a car feels unnecessary and even irresponsible. In big cities, cars are no 14. the most practical option. Traffic jams, limited parking, and congestion charges make driving more frustrating 15. convenient. Mobile apps and public transport networks now offer quicker and cheaper alternatives. However, for young people 16. in rural areas or places with poor public transport, having a car is still important. It gives them 17., especially when they need to work or study far 18. home. In the end, the dream of having a car 19. disappeared—it has simply changed. For some, cars are still a goal. For others, independence now comes from 20., not from the vehicle itself.