Task 1 · Inglés PAU Murcia Ordinaria 2025

The Future of Travel

Travel has always been an essential aspect of people's lives. It allows us to explore new locations, meet new people, and learn about different cultures. Exploring other places of the world will enable people to broaden their viewpoints and comprehend how others live.

Previously, travel was arduous and slow. In the past, people used horses, carriages, and simple boats, which made travelling slow and tiring. However, today, modern technology makes travel easier and faster. Airplanes, fast trains, and sound road systems have changed how we move from one place to another. However, while travelling has become more convenient, the future of travel will bring even more revolutionary changes. The way people explore the world is evolving, and in the coming years, travel will look very different from what we know today.

One of the most significant changes in the future will be the use of advanced transportation. Engineers and scientists are constantly working to improve the efficiency and speed of transport. For example, high-speed trains are becoming more popular in many countries. These trains will be faster and more comfortable, allowing people to travel between cities in just a few hours. They are also a better environmental option than airplanes for short trips.

In the same way, more people are interested in electric and self-driving cars. These cars will make road trips safer and help reduce pollution because they do not use regular fuel. As technology improves, more countries will use modern road systems to improve traffic and keep travellers safe. Air travel is also changing rapidly. Many companies are developing aeroplanes that produce less pollution, helping to protect the environment. Some airlines are already testing biofuels and electric planes to reduce carbon emissions. At the same time, scientists are working on space tourism, which could become a reality in the next few decades. In the future, ordinary people might have the opportunity to travel beyond the Earth's atmosphere and see the planet from space. While this may sound like science fiction, several companies are already developing spacecraft designed for commercial passengers.

Technology will also improve travel. Virtual reality is now a tool that helps people see places before they visit. This technology will improve in the future, letting travellers explore cities, museums, and nature from home before choosing where to go. Artificial intelligence will help travellers by giving quick translations, better maps, and suggestions for hotels, restaurants, and activities. It will make travel easier by improving navigation and offering personalised recommendations for places to stay, eat, and have fun.

Another significant change in travel will be sustainability. More people are becoming aware of how travel affects the environment. Aeroplanes, cars, and cruise ships contribute to pollution, and mass tourism can damage natural landscapes. In response, more travellers will choose eco-friendly options, such as staying in green hotels, using bicycles, and taking trains instead of planes when possible. Hotels and travel companies are also working to reduce their environmental impact by using solar energy, recycling water, and eliminating plastic waste.

One thing about travel will never change, even with all these exciting changes: the joy of discovery. People will continue to visit new places, learn about different cultures, and create unforgettable memories. While future travel will have better technology, more choices, and new experiences, the feeling of adventure will always remain.

Task 1

Read the text and, for items 1.1 and 1.2, choose the best option (A, B, or C). Then, decide whether statements 1.3 and 1.4 are true or false and write the text fragment which confirms your answer. [Score: 4 items x 4 marks = 16 marks]

1.1.

In the future, travel will change because

1.2.

What is one possible effect of artificial intelligence on travel?

1.3.

In the future, ordinary people may have the chance to travel into space.

TRUE

FALSE

1.4.

High-speed trains are a worse option than airplanes for short-distance trips.

TRUE

FALSE