Examen de Inglés PAU Murcia 2026 · Extraordinaria

SECTION I: READING COMPREHENSION [30 MARKS]

1. Read the text and, for items 1.1 and 1.2, choose the best option (A, B, or C) and copy the corresponding letter onto your answer sheet. Then, decide whether statements 1.3 and 1.4 are true or false and find a text fragment which confirms your answer in either case. Write “TRUE” or “FALSE” plus the fragment (one or two lines maximum) on your answer sheet. [Score: 4 items x 4 marks = 16 marks]

Part 1: Multiple choice items

1.1.

One argument in support of restricting social media access to under-16s is that...

1.2.

What does Theo's story mainly illustrate about heavy social media use?

Part 1: True-False items

1.3.

The psychologist believes teenagers react more strongly than adults to social media feedback.

TRUE

FALSE

1.4.

X admitted responsibility for allowing AI-generated images involving children to appear on its platform.

TRUE

FALSE

2. Complete each sentence with information from the text but using your own words ( about 10-15 words of your own per sentence). DO NOT COPY LITERALLY from the text nor from the items in 1 (1.1-1.4). Write the two sentences on your answer sheet. [Score: 2 items x 5 marks = 10 marks]

2.1.

Some teenage girls feel concerned because social media can

2.2.

Spain plans to limit social media access in order to

3. Find in the text words that match definitions 3.1 to 3.4 below. Copy the words from the text onto your answer sheet. [Score: 4 items x 1 mark = 4 marks]

3.1.

Paragraph 1

Definition: To have difficulty dealing with a problem or situation.

3.2.

Paragraph 1

Definition: The habit of continuously looking at large amounts of negative or worrying content online.

3.3.

Paragraph 1

Definition: So strong or intense that it is difficult to manage or cope with.

3.4.

Paragraph 3

Definition: A lawyer who represents the government in a court of law.

SECTION II: OVERALL LANGUAGE ABILITY (USE OF ENGLISH) (30 marks)

4. Complete the text choosing the best option (A, B, or C) for each gap (1-15). On your answer sheet, draw a table like the one below and, for each gap (1-15), copy the letter that corresponds to your answer (A, B, or C). Use CAPITAL LETTERS. [Score: 15 x 1 = 15 marks]

Smart clothing could become an important tool for health tracking in the future. Most people today use fitness trackers which are worn tightly on the wrist or (1) the body. These devices measure movement and other physical signals and then convert them into information such as steps taken or calories burned.

(2), recent research results suggest that looser clothing may track movement more accurately than tight wearables. According to these results, sensors placed in loose fabric (3) predict body movement with much more accuracy while using less data. This challenges the common belief that loose sensors produce unclear (4) unreliable results.

Researchers explain that when a person moves, loose fabric (5) not remain still. Instead, it folds and reacts to movement, which allows sensors to capture more detailed information. This means that future health tracking devices could be integrated into everyday clothing, (6) buttons or pins, without making people feel uncomfortable.

The study was carried out by a research team at King's College London. Sensors were tested on different fabrics using (7) human volunteers and robots. The results showed that the fabric-based sensors detected movement faster and more accurately (8) traditional trackers. Interestingly, the accuracy did not depend on (9) the sensor was placed on the clothing.

This technology could be especially useful (10) detecting small movements that are often missed, such as slight tremors. In the future, it may help doctors monitor patients from (11) homes, which could improve care and (12) hospital visits.

Although current fitness trackers are useful for exercise, they (13) have limitations. For example, they do not always provide reliable information about certain medical measurements. Smart clothing could help overcome (14) of these problems.

Although this technology is still developing, researchers believe it has strong potential. In time, smart clothing may become as common as (15) wearable devices.

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5. Complete THREE of the following sentences so that each sentence keeps the meaning of the sentence printed before it and includes a clear change of linguistic structure. COPY THE COMPLETE SENTENCES (including the beginnings already given to you) onto your answer sheet. [Score: 3 items x 5 marks = 15 marks]

5.1.

It is necessary to wear protective equipment in this area.

Protective equipment in this area.

5.2.

“Why did you choose that solution?” the manager asked her.

The manager wanted to know that solution.

5.3.

She doesn’t bring all the necessary documents, so the meeting cannot start on time.

If she, the meeting would start on time.

5.4.

They sold their house too quickly, and now they think it was a mistake.

They wish their house so quickly.

5.5.

The task we did yesterday is much more time-consuming than this one.

This task the one we did yesterday.

SECTION III: WRITING (40 marks)

6. Choose ONE of the two options below (a or b) and write the corresponding text (150-175 words). Write your answer on your answer sheet. [Score: 1 item x 40 marks = 40 marks]

a) Opinion writing. Young adults in Spain face serious challenges when trying to live independently. Do you agree?

WRITE AN OPINION TEXT. Make sure you adopt a position and then provide the necessary arguments to convince your reader of it.

SECTION III: WRITING (40 marks)

6. Choose ONE of the two options below (a or b) and write the corresponding text (150-175 words). Write your answer on your answer sheet. [Score: 1 item x 40 marks = 40 marks]

b) Informal email writing. Helping a friend decide on a new hobby.

WRITE AN INFORMAL EMAIL BASED ON THE FOLLOWING SITUATION:

A close friend of yours wants to start a new hobby but is unsure which one would suit him/her best. You have some experience with hobbies and free-time activities and would like to help your friend decide. In your email, be sure to a) recommend a hobby that you think would be suitable for your friend and explain your reasons; b) compare this hobby with another possible option, explaining why your suggestion is better; and c) give one or two practical suggestions on how your friend could get started.