Question 1.2.1 · Inglés PAU Galicia Extraordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2023

TEXT A

There’s something special about the cinema. Sitting in the dark with the surround sound speakers, the larger-than-life screen and a big group of people all sharing the same experience. It’s magical... but the illusion is easily broken. We asked a few people what they find most annoying about the cinema. Here are some of their responses.

“I hate the way they overcharge for everything in the cinema. I mean, the popcorn and the drinks are at least twice as expensive as normal. Also, talking about popcorn, I hate it when they fill the container so high that the popcorn falls out and you drop it everywhere.”

“I can’t stand noise in the cinema. Screaming babies, non-stop talking about the film and noisy eaters, but worst of all, the sound of someone unwrapping a sweet – particularly when they’re trying not to make too much noise, so they open it really slowly, but that makes it even noisier”.

“I hate it when people use their mobile phone in the cinema. The bright light from the mobile screen goes right into your eyes and ruins the experience. I also hate the sound of a message beep (why can’t people turn their mobile phones off!), but worst of all, people who answer a phone call, or even make one!”

“For me, the cinema loudspeakers are usually way too loud. Also, I hate it when people get up to go to the toilet in the middle of the film (can’t they go beforehand?) or when someone (usually a child) kicks the back of your chair or taps the back of your seat with their feet or hands. It also annoys me when people arrive late and make you stand up as they need to get to their seat.”

QUESTION 1.2.1

Complete the second sentence of each pair so that it has the same meaning as the first one. You must use the word or expression in italics.

a.

They asked a few people what they find most annoying about the cinema.

b.

He said, “It goes right into your eyes and ruins the experience”.

c.

I hate screaming babies and non-stop talking.

d.

It is far more interesting to go to the cinema on your own.

e.

Last Saturday we went to the cinema. We went in my brother’s car.