Examen de Inglés PAU La Rioja 2021 · Ordinaria

1A. Choose the correct answer a, b or c. (3 points, 0.5 each)

2A. Answer these questions in no more than 5 words. (1 point, 0.25 each)

a.

b.

c.

d.

3A. Find a word in the text for each of these definitions. (1 point, 0.25 each)

a)

b)

c)

d)

Text B-Fashion during recession

Current economic trends present an opportunity for many people to look at fashion in a way they haven’t before. Many consumers are looking for fashion that is not only affordable, but stylish as well. According to some fashion experts, this has forced designers and retailers to get back to the meat and potatoes of their lines and offerings. That can mean clothes with a better fit and designs that are more in tune with their target markets, says Amanda Lovell, department chair of Fashion Design at The Art Institute of New York City. “By making less and offering less, there is a stronger focus on producing items that are known sellers,” Lovell says. “Designers and retailers need to get the most out of every purchase a customer makes, due to the fact that customers are thinking twice before buying excess pieces.” Each fashion brand, designer, and retailer has items that are known sellers, Lovell explains. “For example, the Gap most likely sells their short-sleeved Crewneck or V-neck, black fitted T-shirts for both men and women season after season regardless of the economy or forces in the trend cycle,” she offers. Designers also have responded by offering lower-priced bridge lines, adds Mary Hall, who provides money-saving tips on fashion, dining out, and entertainment in her blog The Recessionista. “There are fewer and fewer high-end collections with high prices coming out,” says Hall, a Los Angeles marketing manager. “Now we have Norma Kamali at Walmart, Vera Wang and Dana Buchman at Kohl’s, and the annual H&M designers. It makes fashion so much more accessible to consumers.” Shoppers are also on the hunt for versatile clothing items that have a long shelf life. “We all just got a little wiser and started exercising the power of the purse,” Hall states. “We are shopping smarter. The new differentiator is value along with the best price.” Lovell agrees. “I believe from a consumer point of view, they are looking for pieces to add to their wardrobes that will take them further and have more staying power,” she offers. “Classic pieces have been trending well.” To keep them looking up-to-date, many designers just give them a slightly newer spin. “Pieces such as the basic cardigan are receiving a face-lift with added bobbles and trimmings and simple touches in updating the buttons, or the cut,” Lovell comments. “This is an example of a classic piece that women can wear and depend on year round. I see customers buying these pieces that they can get more wear out of.” Classic items aren’t the only things popular in the down economy. Lovell also says there’s a resurgence of people mending their clothes and accessories before replacing them with new items. “Overall, trends in consumer buying behaviours change with what is going on socially, politically, and economically in the world. The fashion industry just needs to ride out this wave and consumers will soon be spending in excess as before,” Lovell opines. However, some say the recession has prompted them to become more responsible in their spending habits – a change that could be permanent for many consumers.

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1B. Choose the correct answer a, b or c. (3 points, 0.5 each)

1.

As designers reduce the range of products, they

2.

As the number of expensive designs is decreasing,

3.

As consumers think more carefully about what they buy, they

4.

It has become a trend to

5.

Another trend is to

6.

Lovell believes that after the recession

Text B-Fashion during recession

Current economic trends present an opportunity for many people to look at fashion in a way they haven’t before. Many consumers are looking for fashion that is not only affordable, but stylish as well. According to some fashion experts, this has forced designers and retailers to get back to the meat and potatoes of their lines and offerings. That can mean clothes with a better fit and designs that are more in tune with their target markets, says Amanda Lovell, department chair of Fashion Design at The Art Institute of New York City. “By making less and offering less, there is a stronger focus on producing items that are known sellers,” Lovell says. “Designers and retailers need to get the most out of every purchase a customer makes, due to the fact that customers are thinking twice before buying excess pieces.” Each fashion brand, designer, and retailer has items that are known sellers, Lovell explains. “For example, the Gap most likely sells their short-sleeved Crewneck or V-neck, black fitted T-shirts for both men and women season after season regardless of the economy or forces in the trend cycle,” she offers. Designers also have responded by offering lower-priced bridge lines, adds Mary Hall, who provides money-saving tips on fashion, dining out, and entertainment in her blog The Recessionista. “There are fewer and fewer high-end collections with high prices coming out,” says Hall, a Los Angeles marketing manager. “Now we have Norma Kamali at Walmart, Vera Wang and Dana Buchman at Kohl’s, and the annual H&M designers. It makes fashion so much more accessible to consumers.” Shoppers are also on the hunt for versatile clothing items that have a long shelf life. “We all just got a little wiser and started exercising the power of the purse,” Hall states. “We are shopping smarter. The new differentiator is value along with the best price.” Lovell agrees. “I believe from a consumer point of view, they are looking for pieces to add to their wardrobes that will take them further and have more staying power,” she offers. “Classic pieces have been trending well.” To keep them looking up-to-date, many designers just give them a slightly newer spin. “Pieces such as the basic cardigan are receiving a face-lift with added bobbles and trimmings and simple touches in updating the buttons, or the cut,” Lovell comments. “This is an example of a classic piece that women can wear and depend on year round. I see customers buying these pieces that they can get more wear out of.” Classic items aren’t the only things popular in the down economy. Lovell also says there’s a resurgence of people mending their clothes and accessories before replacing them with new items. “Overall, trends in consumer buying behaviours change with what is going on socially, politically, and economically in the world. The fashion industry just needs to ride out this wave and consumers will soon be spending in excess as before,” Lovell opines. However, some say the recession has prompted them to become more responsible in their spending habits – a change that could be permanent for many consumers.

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2B. Answer these questions in no more than 5 words. (1 point, 0.25 each)

a.

What kind of fashion are consumers looking for?

b.

What does Hall do for a living?

c.

How do designers keep their classic pieces looking up-to-date?

d.

What do people do in times of down economy?

Text B-Fashion during recession

Current economic trends present an opportunity for many people to look at fashion in a way they haven’t before. Many consumers are looking for fashion that is not only affordable, but stylish as well. According to some fashion experts, this has forced designers and retailers to get back to the meat and potatoes of their lines and offerings. That can mean clothes with a better fit and designs that are more in tune with their target markets, says Amanda Lovell, department chair of Fashion Design at The Art Institute of New York City. “By making less and offering less, there is a stronger focus on producing items that are known sellers,” Lovell says. “Designers and retailers need to get the most out of every purchase a customer makes, due to the fact that customers are thinking twice before buying excess pieces.” Each fashion brand, designer, and retailer has items that are known sellers, Lovell explains. “For example, the Gap most likely sells their short-sleeved Crewneck or V-neck, black fitted T-shirts for both men and women season after season regardless of the economy or forces in the trend cycle,” she offers. Designers also have responded by offering lower-priced bridge lines, adds Mary Hall, who provides money-saving tips on fashion, dining out, and entertainment in her blog The Recessionista. “There are fewer and fewer high-end collections with high prices coming out,” says Hall, a Los Angeles marketing manager. “Now we have Norma Kamali at Walmart, Vera Wang and Dana Buchman at Kohl’s, and the annual H&M designers. It makes fashion so much more accessible to consumers.” Shoppers are also on the hunt for versatile clothing items that have a long shelf life. “We all just got a little wiser and started exercising the power of the purse,” Hall states. “We are shopping smarter. The new differentiator is value along with the best price.” Lovell agrees. “I believe from a consumer point of view, they are looking for pieces to add to their wardrobes that will take them further and have more staying power,” she offers. “Classic pieces have been trending well.” To keep them looking up-to-date, many designers just give them a slightly newer spin. “Pieces such as the basic cardigan are receiving a face-lift with added bobbles and trimmings and simple touches in updating the buttons, or the cut,” Lovell comments. “This is an example of a classic piece that women can wear and depend on year round. I see customers buying these pieces that they can get more wear out of.” Classic items aren’t the only things popular in the down economy. Lovell also says there’s a resurgence of people mending their clothes and accessories before replacing them with new items. “Overall, trends in consumer buying behaviours change with what is going on socially, politically, and economically in the world. The fashion industry just needs to ride out this wave and consumers will soon be spending in excess as before,” Lovell opines. However, some say the recession has prompted them to become more responsible in their spending habits – a change that could be permanent for many consumers.

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3B. Find a word in the text for each of these definitions. (1 point, 0.25 each)

a)

something that you give or offer to someone

b)

an amount that is more than acceptable, expected, or reasonable

c)

a person who imagines how something could be made and draws plans for it

d)

to give someone something that they need

PART 2- USE OF ENGLISH (2 POINTS)

4. CHOOSE FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND REPHRASE THEM SO THAT THEIR MEANING IS AS SIMILAR TO THE ORIGINAL AS POSSIBLE. (0.5 EACH).

a.

The heavy industries closed down some years ago and people moved away to find work.

If the heavy industries

b.

College students usually share flats in town. They are extremely expensive.

College students

c.

The landlord asked us for 1000€ deposit and three months' rent in advance.

We

d.

"There are fewer and fewer high-end collections with high prices coming out," said Hall.

Hall said

e.

Goldmark contains most of the wealthy housing. It is in the west of the town.

Goldmark

f.

Prices in this town are lower than in the rest of the country.

Prices in this town are not

g.

The recession has prompted consumers to become more responsible in their spending habits.

Consumers have

h.

'Do you work or are you a student?' asked the landlord

The landlord

PART 3- WRITING (3 POINTS)

5. CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS AND WRITE A 150 WORD LONG TEXT.

A) Write about your ideal house/flat. Do not forget to mention its location, size, whether you would share it with a close friend, etc.

PART 3- WRITING (3 POINTS)

5. CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS AND WRITE A 150 WORD LONG TEXT.

B) Are you a fashion lover? Do not forget to mention whether fashion is important for you, the kind of clothes and accessories you wear, where you usually buy your clothes and accessories, etc.