PRUEBA DE EVALUACIÓN DE BACHILLERATO PARA ELACCESO A LA UNIVERSIDAD Y PRUEBAS DE ADMISIÓN
ANDALUCÍA, CEUTA, MELILLA y CENTROS en MARRUECOS
CONVOCATORIA ORDINARIA. CURSO 2021-2022
LENGUA EXTRANJERAINGLÉS(ACCESO)
Instrucciones:
a) Duración: 1 hora y 30 minutos.
b) Este examen consta de varios bloques. Debe responder a las preguntas que se indican en cada uno.
c) La puntuación está indicada en cada uno de los apartados.
d) No se permite el uso de diccionario.
El examen consta de 3 Bloques (A, B y C)
En cada bloque (Comprehension, Use of English y Writing) se plantean varias preguntas, de las que se deberá responder al número que se indica en cada uno. En caso de responder más cuestiones de las requeridas, serán tenidas en cuenta las respondidas en primer lugar hasta alcanzar dicho número. Las preguntas han de ser respondidas en su totalidad: si la pregunta tiene dos secciones, hay que responder ambas.
BLOQUE A (Comprensión lectora)
Puntuación máxima: 4 puntos
Debe responderse a las 8 preguntas de uno de los 2 textos propuestos.
I * COMPREHENSION (4 points). CHOOSE TEXT 1 OR TEXT 2 AND ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS FROM THAT TEXT ONLY.
TEXT 1: BUSKING: STREET MUSICIANS IN DUBLIN
- People who come to Dublin for the first time may be surprised by the huge number of street performers or buskers, especially
- on the tourist-packed Grafton Street. They have become part of Dublin’s cultural life.
- Musicians from all over the world compete to be heard on Grafton Street, playing everything from authentic Irish folk to modern
- punk. Playing on Grafton Street isn’t like any other busking experience. It’s one of the busiest streets in Europe, with over 9,000
- pedestrians passing through every hour —each one could be receptive or rude, generous or quite the opposite.
- The increased popularity of busking in Dublin has also brought with it legislation; performers pay for the privilege to play on
- Grafton Street (a permit costs €30 a year) and follow strict regulations. Each busker can only play for one hour before moving on
- and can’t return within 100 metres of any of their previous locations until the following day.
- The musicians queue, sometimes for hours, for one of the best-designated spots. They’re also in direct competition with other
- buskers along the street playing at the same time, which ensures that everyone who performs here puts their full heart and soul
- into it.
- A unique interrelation between buskers and fans occurs only in the streets, with no security staff, no VIP seats, or entrance
- fee. Christmas Eve, for instance, is a really good time to visit Grafton Street, as megastars like Bono and Glen Hansard have been
- known to turn up and play for charity. If you like what you’re hearing, leave a tip —€2 or €3 is typical, but more is obviously
- welcomed, especially if you stay for a while.
CHOOSE AND WRITE THE CORRECT OPTION (A, B, C or D). (0.5 points each)
1. According to the text, Grafton Street is the place where…
Solución
(a) buskers can be heard by many people.
Es una de las calles más concurridas de Europa (líneas 4-5): “one of the busiest streets in Europe, with over 9,000 pedestrians passing through every hour”.
Hablan de peatones, no de coches (b); para tocar hay que pagar un permiso de 30 € al año (c); y tocan músicos de todo el mundo, no solo famosos (d).
2. In order to play on Grafton Street, buskers must…
Solución
(b) change spots every hour.
Cada músico solo puede tocar una hora en el mismo sitio (línea 7): “Each busker can only play for one hour before moving on”.
El texto no habla de dar un porcentaje al ayuntamiento (a); se toca de todo, del folk irlandés al punk (c); y el permiso se paga una vez al año, no cada día (d).
ARE THESE STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWERS WITH THE PRECISE WORDS OR PHRASES FROM THE TEXT, OR USE YOUR OWN WORDS. (0.5 points each)
3. Street performers always get a positive response from the audience.
Solución
FALSE. (It’s one of the busiest streets in Europe, with over 9,000 pedestrians passing through every hour —) each one could be receptive or rude, generous or quite the opposite. (línea 5).
Cada peatón puede reaccionar bien o mal.
4. The best locations on Grafton Street are booked in advance.
Solución
FALSE. The musicians queue, sometimes for hours, for one of the best-designated spots. (línea 9).
Los mejores sitios no se reservan: los músicos hacen cola, a veces durante horas.
5. Sometimes celebrities show up unannounced to tip the buskers.
Solución
FALSE. (Christmas Eve, for instance, is a really good time to visit Grafton Street,) as megastars like Bono and Glen Hansard have been known to turn up and play for charity. (líneas 13-14).
Las estrellas aparecen para tocar con fines benéficos, no para dar propinas.
6. The longer you admire a performance, the bigger your tip should be.
Solución
TRUE. (If you like what you’re hearing, leave a tip —€2 or €3 is typical,) but more is obviously welcomed, especially if you stay for a while. (líneas 14-15).
Si te quedas un rato, se agradece una propina mayor.
7. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)
7.1. ONE SYNONYM FOR: “exceptional” (adjective).
Solución
unique (línea 12): “A unique interrelation between buskers and fans”.
7.2. ONE OPPOSITE FOR: “polite” (adjective).
Solución
rude (línea 5): “receptive or rude”.
8. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)
8.1. ONE WORD MEANING: “to wait in a line in order to do something or get somewhere.”
Solución
queue (línea 9): “The musicians queue, sometimes for hours”.
8.2. ONE WORD MEANING: “a sum charged for a service.”
Solución
fee (línea 13): “entrance fee”.
TEXT 2: A THOUSAND HUTS
- Sustainability is a hot topic in the world of travel right now, but what does it actually mean? Everyone seems to have a different
- idea about what we should focus on. From electric cars and bicycles to slow food and zero-plastic hotels, there are countless
- factors that make a trip more sustainable. That’s where Scotland’s 1,000 Hut programme comes in. This initiative started in 2011,
- after a brainstorming session among Scottish environmental activists. Since then, they have been working with Reforesting
- Scotland to make cabins an alternative holiday destination, particularly for eco-conscious travellers who are fond of a minimalist
- holiday.
- It could be a positive change in the way we holiday from now on, the initiative believes. Rather than trying to organise one
- large holiday a year in Spain or Greece, a family could find it easier to come to a smaller, closer rural Scottish hut whenever they
- need a break from the frenetic pace of urban life.
- What the programme hopes is that “people will learn about and engage with nature, taking responsibility for the environment.”
- The experience includes travelling to the cabins in low-carbon, sustainable ways that could make visitors more appreciative of the
- world around them. Besides, it’s also a way of promoting local travel.
- Increasing the number of simple, low-waste huts in the British countryside will also serve the larger number of people travelling
- within the UK. In this way, Scotland could position itself as a favourite closer destination. More people in rural communities means
- more money flowing into those communities, and the more people are enjoying the countryside, the more financially equipped we’ll
- be to preserve it.
CHOOSE AND WRITE THE CORRECT OPTION (A, B, C or D). (0.5 points each)
9. According to the text, sustainability…
Solución
(c) is fashionable nowadays.
La sostenibilidad es un tema de actualidad en el mundo de los viajes (línea 1): “Sustainability is a hot topic in the world of travel right now”.
Cada uno la entiende de una forma distinta (“Everyone seems to have a different idea”) (a); y el transporte o la comida son solo algunos de sus muchos factores (“countless factors”) (b y d).
10. According to the text, the 1,000 Hut initiative…
Solución
(c) was set up by nature campaigners.
La iniciativa nació de una reunión de activistas medioambientales (línea 4): “after a brainstorming session among Scottish environmental activists.”
Las cabañas están en el campo, no en la ciudad (a); el texto no habla de polémica (b); y la crearon activistas, no el Gobierno escocés (d).
ARE THESE STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWERS WITH THE PRECISE WORDS OR PHRASES FROM THE TEXT, OR USE YOUR OWN WORDS. (0.5 points each)
11. The huts are specially designed for travellers who prefer a greener holiday.
Solución
TRUE. (Since then, they have been working with Reforesting Scotland to make cabins an alternative holiday destination,) particularly for eco-conscious travellers who are fond of a minimalist holiday. (líneas 5-6).
Están pensadas para viajeros con conciencia ecológica.
12. Staying at a Scottish hut can help people disconnect from daily life stress.
Solución
TRUE. (Rather than trying to organise one large holiday a year in Spain or Greece,) a family could find it easier to come to a smaller, closer rural Scottish hut whenever they need a break from the frenetic pace of urban life. (líneas 8-9).
Sirven para descansar del ritmo frenético de la ciudad.
13. The journey to the hut itself may enrich the holiday.
Solución
TRUE. The experience includes travelling to the cabins in low-carbon, sustainable ways that could make visitors more appreciative of the world around them. (líneas 11-12).
El propio viaje sostenible hace que los visitantes valoren más el entorno.
14. The Hut initiative may damage rural economy.
Solución
FALSE. More people in rural communities means more money flowing into those communities, // and the more people are enjoying the countryside, the more financially equipped we’ll be to preserve it. (líneas 14-16).
Atraer visitantes lleva más dinero a las zonas rurales. Basta con una de las dos partes.
15. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)
15.1. ONE OPPOSITE FOR: “limited” (adjective).
Solución
countless (línea 2): “there are countless factors”.
15.2. ONE SYNONYM FOR: “grateful” (adjective).
Solución
appreciative (línea 11): “more appreciative of the world around them”.
16. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)
16.1. ONE WORD MEANING: “being or offering no more than what is required or essential.”
Solución
minimalist (línea 5): “a minimalist holiday”.
16.2. ONE WORD MEANING: “to move or run smoothly, to circulate.”
Solución
flowing (línea 15): “more money flowing into those communities”. Como la definición es un infinitivo, también vale flow.
BLOQUE B (Uso de la lengua)
Puntuación máxima: 3 puntos
Debe responder a 6 de las 12 preguntas propuestas.
II * USE OF ENGLISH (3 points; 0.5 points each). CHOOSE AND ANSWER ONLY 6 (SIX) QUESTIONS.
17. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH A CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS:
17.1. “I feel a lot healthier after… smoking.” (quit)
17.2. “Last summer we… to the Canary Islands on holidays.” (travel)
Solución
17.1. “I feel a lot healthier after quitting smoking.”
Detrás de la preposición after el verbo va en -ing (con doble t: quitting).
17.2. “Last summer we travelled (o traveled) to the Canary Islands on holidays.”
Con last summer se usa el pasado simple.
18. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT OPTION:
18.1. “The convict did not admit… the crime.” to commit / to committing / commit / have committed
18.2. “Young people are usually willing… new experiences.” about living / to live / with live / living
Solución
18.1. “The convict did not admit to committing the crime.”
Admit (to) va seguido de -ing; aquí to es una preposición.
18.2. “Young people are usually willing to live new experiences.”
Be willing to + infinitivo significa “estar dispuesto a”.
19. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE ACTIVE VOICE: “The actor was given an award for his amazing performance.”
Solución
They (o The Academy) gave the actor an award for his amazing performance.
Como la pasiva no indica quién dio el premio, se usa they o el agente lógico. Give tiene dos objetos: la persona va delante sin preposición.
20. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE: “The government is announcing new aids for charitable organizations tomorrow.”
Solución
(Tomorrow) New aids for charitable organizations are being announced by the government (tomorrow).
Pasiva del presente continuo (con valor de futuro): are being + participio, en plural porque el sujeto es new aids.
21. GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS: “In Japan, a black cat crossing your path means good luck.”
Solución
What does a black cat crossing your path in Japan mean? (o …mean in Japan?)
Se pregunta por el objeto con what, con el auxiliar does y el verbo en infinitivo (mean).
22. JOIN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING A RELATIVE. MAKE CHANGES IF NECESSARY: “My eldest sister won the match. She was playing against a foreign competitor.”
Solución
My eldest sister, who was playing against a foreign competitor, won the match.
El pronombre she se sustituye por who en una relativa explicativa entre comas.
23. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITHOUT CHANGING ITS MEANING. BEGIN AS INDICATED: “Your neighbours aren’t as nice as mine.” My neighbours are…
Solución
My neighbours are nicer than yours.
El comparativo de igualdad negativo se convierte en comparativo de superioridad invirtiendo los términos.
24. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL SENTENCE: “If I could fly, …”
Solución
If I could fly, I would travel all over the world. (por ejemplo)
Segundo condicional (situación imaginaria): la principal lleva sujeto + would/could (not) + infinitivo.
25. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITHOUT CHANGING ITS MEANING. BEGIN AS INDICATED: “Taking care of three little kids can be exhausting.” It…
Solución
It can be exhausting to take care of three little kids.
El sujeto en -ing se sustituye por it al principio, y la acción pasa al final con to-infinitivo.
26. THERE ARE TWO MISTAKES IN THIS SENTENCE. FIND THE MISTAKES AND REWRITE THE SENTENCE CORRECTLY: “He can go out with you these weekend because he hasn’t to look after his brothers.”
Solución
He can go out with you this weekend because he doesn’t have to look after his brothers.
Primer error: weekend es singular, así que el demostrativo es this. Segundo error: la negativa de have to se forma con el auxiliar doesn’t.
27. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO DIRECT SPEECH: “She asked me whether I had practised any sport in my free time when I was younger.”
Solución
She asked me, “Did you practise any sport in your free time when you were younger?”
En estilo directo la pregunta recupera el orden interrogativo con did; el pasado perfecto vuelve a pasado simple y I/my pasan a you/your.
28. USE THE WORDS IN THE BOXES TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL SENTENCE. USE ALL AND ONLY THE WORDS IN THE BOXES WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR FORM:
Solución
If only he had listened to her advice.
If only + pasado perfecto expresa un lamento sobre el pasado (“ojalá hubiera…”).
BLOQUE C (Redacción)
Puntuación máxima: 3 puntos
Deberá realizar una redacción de un mínimo de 120 palabras de SOLAMENTE 1 de los dos temas propuestos.
III * WRITING (3 points)
29. WRITE A COMPOSITION OF AT LEAST 120 WORDS ABOUT ONE OF THE TOPICS PROPOSED AND FOCUS ON IT. CHOOSE ONE TOPIC ONLY:
29.1. Music has magical powers. Do you agree? Give reasons.
29.2. Do you think it is important to go outdoors and spend time in nature? Give reasons.