Ejercicio A.5 · Inglés PAU Madrid Ordinaria (2ª lengua) 2023

A.5.- Write about 150 to 200 words on the following topic. Many people say money can solve any problem. Do you agree? Justify your opinion.

Solución: Open essay response (150-200 words). Model answer: It is often said that money makes the world go round and that wealth can solve almost any problem. While having financial security undoubtedly eases daily life, I disagree with the idea that money is a universal solution to all human difficulties. On the one hand, money solves material hardships. It provides food, shelter, healthcare, and high-quality education. People with financial stability experience less anxiety regarding basic survival, and funds can support medical treatments or community projects that dramatically improve well-being. On the other hand, there are fundamental aspects of human existence that money simply cannot buy. Deep emotional connections, authentic friendship, and true love cannot be acquired with cash. Furthermore, severe incurable illnesses, bereavement, and existential unhappiness affect rich and poor alike. In fact, excessive focus on wealth often fosters greed, isolation, and ethical decay. In conclusion, although money is a vital tool that resolves practical and economic struggles, it is powerless against emotional pain, mortality, and the search for purpose. True fulfillment comes from relationships, health, and personal values rather than a bank balance.