C Cr ri it te er ri io os s g ge en ne er ra al le es s d de e e ev va al lu ua ac ci ió ón n y y c cr ri it te er ri io os s e es sp pe ec cí íf fi ic co os s d de e c co or rr re ec cc ci ió ón n. .I In ng gl lé és s Los criterios generales de evaluación tratarán de valorar de manera objetiva y sistemática la madurez académica y el grado de consecución de los objetivos previstos para este nivel educativo en lengua inglesa. Se valorará todo lo positivo que se encuentre en la prueba, apreciando, de manera general, la capacidad del alumnado para comunicarse en inglés con una corrección gramatical y una riqueza léxica adecuadas a la competencia curricular de 2º de Bachillerato. Los criterios específicos de corrección serán los siguientes: BLOQUE I: READING COMPREHENSION (hasta 2 puntos) OBJETIVO: Valorar la comprensión de un texto escrito. ESTRUCTURA: Este bloque consta de cuatro preguntas del tipo “True / False” a las que se deberá responder de acuerdo con la información contenida en el texto. Además, se deberá copiar el fragmento del texto que justifique la respuesta. Sólo una de las dos posibles respuestas será la correcta en cada pregunta. Cada pregunta vale 0,5 puntos. PUNTUACIÓN: 0,5 puntos Si la respuesta está bien contestada con “True / False” (o con “T / F”, o “V / F”) y el fragmento copiado es el correcto. 0,25 puntos Si la respuesta está bien contestada y el fragmento copiado es más extenso de lo necesario. 0 puntos Si la elección entre “True / False” es correcta pero la parte copiada del texto no justifica la elección. Si la elección entre “True / False” no es correcta. Si el fragmento copiado es mucho más extenso de lo necesario. Si no ha copiado ningún fragmento o, en vez de copiar, ha hecho referencia a líneas del texto. Si en vez de copiar el texto, contesta con sus propias palabras, aunque la respuesta sea correcta. OBSERVACIONES: - No se penalizará a aquellos alumnos que cometan algún error ortográfico al copiar el fragmento que justifica su respuesta. - Aunque no se debe incluir ningún tipo de introducción al fragmento de texto copiado, no se penalizará a quien lo haga. BLOQUE II: En este bloque el alumnado tendrá que contestar los dos apartados. (hasta dos puntos) BLOQUE II.A.: LEXICON (hasta 1 punto) OBJETIVO: Medir la comprensión del vocabulario utilizado en el texto que se facilita al alumno/a. ESTRUCTURA: En este apartado se proponen cuatro palabras o definiciones cuyos sinónimos o términos deben ser localizados por el alumno/a en el texto. Cada pregunta vale 0,25 puntos. PUNTUACIÓN: 0,25 puntos Si la respuesta es correcta. 0 puntos Si la respuesta no es correcta. - Si hubiera más de una respuesta por pregunta, sólo se tendrá en cuenta la primera. BLOQUE II.B.: PHONETICS (hasta 1 punto) OBJETIVO: Comprobar la percepción por parte del alumno/a de los contrastes o similitudes existentes entre sonidos característicos del inglés. ESTRUCTURA: Aunque el enunciado de este apartado puede variar dependiendo de los fonemas que se tengan en consideración, el alumno/a tendrá que encontrar cuatro respuestas. Cada pregunta vale 0,25 puntos. PUNTUACIÓN: 0,25 puntos Si la respuesta es correcta. 0 puntos Si la respuesta no es correcta. OBSERVACIONES: - No es necesario que subraye la parte de la palabra que contenga el sonido que se pregunta. - Si hubiera más de una respuesta por pregunta, sólo se tendrá en cuenta la primera. BLOQUE III: USE OF ENGLISH (hasta 3 puntos) OBJETIVO: El objetivo de este bloque es valorar el nivel consciente de utilización de los distintos componentes de la competencia comunicativa. El conocimiento de la morfosintaxis deberá conducir a la respuesta correcta. ESTRUCTURA: Este bloque consta de 6 ejercicios de rephrasing. Cada pregunta vale 0,5 puntos. PUNTUACIÓN: 0,5 puntos Si la transformación gramatical es correcta. Si la transformación gramatical es correcta pero hay algún fallo de poca importancia. 0,25 puntos Si la transformación gramatical es correcta pero hay algún fallo importante o más de uno de poca importancia. 0 puntos Si la transformación gramatical es correcta pero hay varios fallos importantes. Si la transformación gramatical no es correcta. BLOQUE IV: COMPOSITION (hasta 3 puntos) OBJETIVO: Valorar la expresión escrita en inglés del alumno/a. ESTRUCTURA: Este bloque consta de una redacción acerca de un tema propuesto. PUNTUACIÓN: Hasta 1,5 puntos Dependerán de la corrección lingüística y discursiva y de la complejidad desarrollada en la redacción. Hasta 1,5 puntos Dependerán de la calidad de los contenidos, coherencia del ejercicio, ortografía, capacidad de análisis y desarrollo de argumentos personales y creativos. 0 puntos Si la redacción no se adecua al tema propuesto. Si reproduce de manera continuada fragmentos que se puedan reconocer correspondientes a textos elaborados, canciones, etc. OBSERVACIONES: - Se puntuará en tramos de 0,25 puntos. - Los alumnos no serán penalizados por utilizar más de 125 palabras o por quedarse cerca de las 100 palabras. - Los errores repetidos se tendrán en cuenta una sola vez. - A modo de orientación, la siguiente tabla muestra la equivalencia entre las puntuaciones de 0 a 10 y de 0 a 3. 10,0 3 8,3 2,5 6,7 2 5,0 1,5 3,3 1 1,7 0,5 9,2 2,75 7,5 2,25 5,8 1,75 4,2 1,25 2,5 0,75 0,8 0,25 AÑO 2004 EXÁMENES: - JUNIO - SEPTIEMBRE - RESERVA 1 - RESERVA 2 UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA Prueba de Aptitud para el Acceso a la Universidad (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. THE COMMONWEALTH The Commonwealth is an association of 54 independent member countries which were formerly parts of the British Empire. These countries are found in all continents and their population is over 1.7 billion people. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, Jamaica and India are some of its members. Queen Elizabeth II is Head of the Commonwealth. Commonwealth countries make a great effort to work as one and build a better world for the global community. They help each other to make their economies stronger and to improve their systems of government and the skills of their people. Heads of Government (usually Presidents and Prime Ministers) and Government Ministers of member countries meet regularly to discuss how to co-operate with each other. Some current projects include bringing the quality of education and schools to higher standards, for teachers and students, supporting immunisation campaigns so that children are healthier, making people more aware of HIV/AIDS and how to deal with it, helping young people to borrow money to start small businesses and studying the rainforest so we learn to take good care of the environment. Through many professional and over 60 non-governmental organisations, the Commonwealth works hard to make improvements in the lives of people. QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. Member countries of the Commonwealth used to belong to the British Empire. 2. The only Commonwealth‟s aim is making money. 3. Health programmes are included in the Commonwealth‟s projects. 4. All organisations working for the Commonwealth are related to Governments. II. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 1. What is the main aim of The Commonwealth? 2. Who represents the different countries in the regular meetings the Commonwealth holds? III. LEXICON/ PHONETICS. (1 POINT). Choose ONLY ONE of the options. A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (a) Large masses of land surrounded by sea. (b) At regular times, for example every week, month, or year. (c) Places where children are taught. (d) What you earn by working and what you spend in order to buy things. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) (a) Write two words from the text that have the same sound as "umbrella" /л/. (Underline the part of the word which contains the phoneme) (0.50) (b) Which of the following word has the same sound as "cars" /z/? 1. Parts, 2. Works, 3. Campaigns (0.25) (c) Is the "-th-" pronounced voiced /ð/ or voiceless /θ/ in "healthier"? (0.25) IV. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. Steve advised me to tell Paul about it. Steve suggested …............................................................................... 2. I didn‟t make a note of it in my diary, so I forgot about it. If ……................................................................................................. 3. She lost the race in spite of running well. Although …........................................................................................... 4. It‟s possible that her boyfriend is coming to the wedding. Her boyfriend ......................................................................................... 5. Beth hasn‟t smoked since last December. Beth stopped ........................................................................................... 6. My new neighbours have got a baby. Her name is Wendy. My …………........................................................................................... V. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of about 100 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. What would you do if you won a large sum of money – enough to stop work if you wanted to? Write about any point that could be made for and against the following statement: It is a waste of money to invest in studying the rainforest UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA Prueba de Aptitud para el Acceso a la Universidad (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. AFRICANS IN NEW YORK Anyone can notice a considerable degree of racism in the exchanges between the African and African-American communities in New York. African-Americans are not African any more. There are no references to Africa in their discourses. The African community‟s arrival with its mosques, restaurants and shops in a neighbourhood like Harlem sparks tensions and nobody says, “Here come our African brothers!” Africans and their American cousins live side-by-side without actually mixing. This is a daily reality in this part of New York where the African population, especially from Senegal, has grown considerably. For most New Yorkers, this new wave of immigration is incarnated by the street- sellers seen everywhere in Manhattan‟s shopping areas. They sell false Rolex watches, T-shirts, or umbrellas. However, people do not really know much about them, beyond this reductive stereotype. People do not adventure into their “territory” in west Harlem, Little Senegal, which is indeed quite another world. Some black Americans do make the effort to seek to re-appropriate their African roots. They can sometimes be seen eating at the African restaurants or buying cloth, craftwork, or music at Harlem‟s African market on a quick, imaginary journey. After all, Little Senegal already offers a real taste of America. QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 5. African-Americans feel African themselves. 6. Harlem is a neighbourhood in New York with many Senegalese people. 7. Many street-sellers in Manhattan are immigrants. 8. People from Manhattan‟s shopping areas go to Harlem to buy false Rolex watches. II. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 3. Do African-Americans usually welcome African immigrants with open arms? 4. How do some black Americans try to get in touch with their African roots? III. LEXICON/ PHONETICS. (1 POINT). Choose ONLY ONE of the options. B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (e) Unfair treatment of people because they belong to a different race from your own. (f) Buildings in which Muslims worship. (g) Small clocks that you wear on your wrist. (h) Fast, the opposite of slow. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) (d) Write two words from the text that have the same diphthong sound as "make" /eI/. (Underline the part of the word which contains the diphthong) (0.5) (e) Write a word from the text that has the same vowel sound as "see" /i:/.(Underline the part of the word which contains the phoneme). (0.25) (c) Is the "-s-" pronounced voiced /z/ or voiceless /s/ in "brothers"? (0.25) IV. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 7. „Where are your brothers, Sheila?‟ Peter asked ……................................................................................. 8. Perhaps they only open the museum in the morning. They ................................................................................................... 9. The meat was better than the fish. The fish ............................................................................................... 10. You can make green paint by mixing blue and yellow. Green paint .......................................................................................... 11. I have been playing the piano for twenty years. I started ................................................................................................. 12. Write the correct question for the underlined words: - ............................................................................................................ - I have English classes three times a week. V. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of about 100 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. Is there any kind of racism in Spain? Depending on your answer, give some examples to support it. Who is the best person you know? What makes this person better than others? UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA Prueba de Aptitud para el Acceso a la Universidad (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. ROYALTY AND WEDDINGS Spain's first 20th century monarch was King Alfonso XIII, whose attempts to dominate the government made him unpopular. He survived several assassination attempts, but went into exile in 1931 after the Republicans came to power. Although he did not abdicate, he never returned to Spain. He died in 1941. Spain became a monarchy again in 1947, but it was not until 1975 that a new monarch - Alfonso's grandson King Juan Carlos – ascended to the throne. He continues to reign today, playing a mostly ceremonial role. His wife, Queen Sofia, was born a Greek princess. The King and Queen of Spain have two daughters and a son, Crown Prince Felipe, who is the heir to the throne. Some months ago the Spanish royal family made the announcement that one of Europe‟s most eligible bachelors, Crown Prince Felipe, would marry a TV news reader on May 22 nd . From early on, the Spanish heir made it clear he knew exactly what he was looking for in a potential spouse. In his opinion, the future Queen had to understand, appreciate, and know how to represent that function in Spanish society. Although duty comes first, the prince always insisted that he would not sacrifice what every happy union needs, true love. QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 9. Since the beginning of the 20 th century Spain has always been a monarchy. 10. King Juan Carlos started his kingdom in 1941 when King Alfonso XIII died. 11. Queen Sophia became a princess after marrying King Juan Carlos. 12. Personal life is more important than duty for Prince Felipe. II. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 5. Did King Alfonso XIII have an easy-going reign or did he face difficult situations? 6. According to the Spanish Prince, what characteristics should a Queen have? III. LEXICON/ PHONETICS. (1 POINT). Choose ONLY ONE of the options. C. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (i) Acts of trying to do something, often with no success. (j) To give up the position of being King or Queen. (k) A husband or a wife. (l) The work that is your responsibility. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) (f) Write two words from the text that have the same diphthong sound as "day" /eI/. (Underline the part of the word which contains the diphthong) (0.50) (g) Write a past form from the text that sounds the same as "wanted" /Id/. (0.25) (h) Is the "-th-" pronounced voiced /ð/ or voiceless /θ/ in "months"? (0.25) IV. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 13. It‟s such a pity you can‟t come along! I wish ….............................................................................................. 14. Bananas are more expensive than apples. Apples ……....................................................................................... 15. In spite of her beauty, she doesn‟t have a boyfriend. Although …......................................................................................... 16. I last had flu five years ago. I haven‟t .............................................................................................. 17. I‟m sure she‟s telling lies. She ….................................................................................................. 18. The teenager in red has broken the window. The window …………........................................................................ V. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of about 100 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. What makes your family different from the Spanish Royal family? Write about any aspects that could be made for and against the following statement: True love lasts forever UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA Prueba de Aptitud para el Acceso a la Universidad (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. A DEVASTATING TERRORIST ATTACK On March 11 th , 2004 Madrid suffered the biggest terrorist attack in all its history. A series of explosions ripped through several trains in the Spanish capital during Thursday morning's rush hour, killing approximately 200 people and wounding more than 1,200, according to Spain's Interior Ministry. The dead and injured there were said to be mostly workers and students on their way to Madrid from the east of the capital. A London-based Arabic newspaper received an e-mail claiming responsibility from a group supposedly linked to the Al Qaeda terrorist organization. In a late day press conference the Spanish Interior Minister said investigators had discovered an abandoned van 15 miles east of Madrid, with detonators and audio tapes of verses from the Koran in Arabic. Spanish officials initially thought that the group responsible for the bomb explosions was ETA, the Basque separatist organization that has carried out a campaign of bombings and assassinations for decades in pursuit of independence for the Basque region of northeast Spain. However, ETA has never been able to mount an attack of this scale. The Al Qaeda terrorist group seemed to have perpetrated the attack in order to take revenge against the Spanish support for America during the war against Iraq. QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 13. More than 1,200 people were killed by the bomb explosions. 14. Most of the dead were retired people and children. 15. Al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for the attack on a private TV channel. 16. The Spanish terrorist group ETA has been organizing similar attacks in Spain for decades. II. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 7. Where did the explosions take place? 8. What is the possible reason why Al-Qaeda terrorist group perpetrated the attack? III. LEXICON/ PHONETICS. (1 POINT). Choose ONLY ONE of the options. D. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (m) The time of day when the roads, buses, trains, etc are most crowded, because people are travelling to or from work. (n) Saying that something is true although it has not been proved. (o) A covered vehicle with no side windows in its back half. (p) Fighting between two or more countries involving large numbers of soldiers and weapons. E. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) (i) Write two words from the text that have the same diphthong sound as "make" /eI/. (Underline the part of the word which contains the diphthong) (0.5) (j) Is the final "-s-" pronounced voiced /z/ or voiceless /s/ in "explosions"? (0.25) (k) Write a past form from the text that sounds the same as "loved" /d/. (0.25) IV. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 19. „Where is the nearest cinema, please?‟ Could you tell me ……......................................................................... 20. I haven‟t seen your wife for a long time. It‟s ........................................................................................................ 21. He didn‟t revise for the test so he failed. If ........................................................................................................... 22. The ophthalmologist tests her eyes every year. She ........................................................................................................ 23. The Da Vinci Code is a best-seller. It was written by Dan Brown. The Da Vinci Code, ............................................................................... 24. Write the correct question for the underlined words: - ............................................................................................................. - Mary goes swimming twice a week. V. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of about 100 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. If you were the Prime Minister, what would you do to prevent terrorism and reach peace? What do you like most about Spanish people and their style of life? AÑO 2005 EXÁMENES: - JUNIO - SEPTIEMBRE - RESERVA 1 - RESERVA 2 UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA Prueba de Aptitud para el Acceso a la Universidad (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. INTERNET MUSIC PIRACY The music industry has announced an intensification of its campaign against illegal file-sharing. It calls on music fans to buy their music online legitimately, rather than risk the legal consequences of illegal file-sharing. There are now over 100 legal online music sites in Europe offering a total of over one million music tracks. Users of file-sharing services such as KaZaA, EDonkey/eMule and Gnutella are the target. This is a warning that no illegal uploaders are immune from legal action, whichever service they are using. Individuals are charged with acting illegally by making copyrighted music available on the Internet without the permission of the copyright holder - this is against the law throughout Europe and internationally. These people are likely to face compensation payments averaging several thousand euros. Illegal file-sharing has contributed to the decline in global music sales - down US$6 billion in the last five years. For that reason, awareness campaigns around the world have included music coalition websites, media advertising, university and school projects and instant messages sent directly to people using unauthorised services. The fight against online music piracy has become the subject of daily debate, in the media, in government and in ordinary households. QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. The music industry campaign encourages people to get free music from the Internet. 2. EDonkey is an example of file-sharing software. 3. Law about copyrights allows copyrighted music file-sharing in France. 4. The fight against on line piracy is a current topic in society. II. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 1. How much might an EMule-user pay if s/he is charged with Internet music piracy? 2. Why does the music industry spend money on campaigns against illegal file-sharing? III. LEXICON/ PHONETICS. (1 POINT). Choose ONLY ONE of the options. A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (a) Not allowed by the law. (b) People who like a particular thing or activity very much. (c) The legal right to be the only producer of a song for a specific length of time. (d) Spoken or written pieces of information that you send to another person. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) (a) Write two words from the text that have the same diphthong sound as "make" /eI/. (Underline the part of the word which contains the diphthong) (0.5) (b) Write a past form from the text that sounds the same as "wanted" /Id/. (0.25) (c) Is the "-n-" pronounced /n/ or /ŋ/ in "averaging"? (0.25) IV. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. Although Orson was over seventy, he continued to cycle to work every day. Despite …..……................................................................................. 2. I haven‟t read a play by George Bernard Shaw for eight years. It is ..................................................................................................... 3. „Perhaps it would be better to go out in the afternoon‟, Sharon‟s mother said. Sharon‟s mother recommended .......................................................... 4. The fireman managed to rescue the child from the burning house. The fireman was ................................................................................. 5. The police don‟t oblige the suspects to say anything. The suspects ......................................................................................... 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: - ............................................................................................................ - My grandfather is eighty-two years old. V. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. Is the Internet important in your life? Why or why not? What are the advantages, if any, of getting music illegally from the Web? Why do many people do it so often? UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA Prueba de Aptitud para el Acceso a la Universidad (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. THE EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING IN THE ARCTIC Scientists say changes in the Earth‟s climate from human influences are occurring particularly intensely in the Arctic region, evidenced by widespread melting of glaciers, thinning sea ice and rising temperatures. A recent study says the annual average amount of sea ice in the Arctic has decreased by about 8% in the past 30 years, resulting in the loss of an area bigger than Texas and Arizona combined. The most comprehensive study of Arctic warming is based on ice core samples and other evidence of climate conditions such as on-the-ground and satellite measurements of surface air temperature. It predicts that there will be a steady rise in global temperature as a result of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels and other sources. The process is likely to accelerate in the Arctic, a region that provides important resources such as oil, gas and fish. That would harm polar bears, ice-dependent seals, migratory birds, caribou and reindeer herds, as well as local people such as Inuit, whose main food source comes from hunting those animals. Since it takes decades, if not centuries, to reverse warming from carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, some damage is inevitable. However, longer-term impacts could be reduced significantly by cutting emissions globally this century. QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 5. Human influence has no effect on the Arctic region. 6. The amount of sea ice in the Arctic has stayed the same since 1975. 7. Greenhouse gases are directly related to the rise in global temperature. 8. Inuit people exist on a diet of animals such as caribous and reindeer. II. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 3. Can you mention some examples of the effects of the global climatic change in the Arctic? 4. How long does it take to reverse warming from pollution? III. LEXICON/ PHONETICS. (1 POINT). Choose ONLY ONE of the options. B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (e) Becoming liquid. (f) Based on or calculated over a period of one year. (g) A machine that has been sent into space and goes around the Earth used for electronic communication. (h) Substances such as coal, gas, or oil that can be burnt to produce heat or energy. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) (c) Write two words from the text that have the same diphthong sound as "five" /aI/. (Underline the part of the word which contains the diphthong) (0.5) (d) Which of the following words has the same vowel sound as "sheep" /i:/? 1. Study, 2. Sea, 3. Bird (0.25) (c) Is the "-s-" pronounced voiced /z/ or voiceless /s/ in "scientists"? (0.25) IV. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 7. Sheila is 1.55 m tall. Her brother is 1.70 m tall. Sheila is ……................................................................................. 8. Although it was cold, we went to the countryside. In spite of ...................................................................................... 9. The hairdresser cut my hair yesterday morning. I ……............................................................................................... 10. This is the man. His dog bit my brother in the park. This is the man................................................................................. 11. I didn‟t go to the gym yesterday because my foot hurt. If .................................................................................................... 12. The teacher said: „You have to hand your papers in at the end of this class.‟ The teacher ..................................................................................... V. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. Write about some points that could be made for and against the following statement: Private cars should not be allowed in town centres. Describe an important event you have witnessed in real life or on television. UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA Prueba de Aptitud para el Acceso a la Universidad (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. SAVING NEMO Finding Nemo, the film, may have left cinemas, but in the southern sea the loss of brightly-coloured anemone fish is a problem. For more than a decade the population of anemone fish in the ocean has become smaller and smaller. The beautiful fish are popular pets and thus they are often caught to be sold at fish markets. These little Nemos are quite vulnerable to environmental changes, though. Many suffer from the lengthy transportation times on their way to the market. Most die a few days after being kept in a fish tank. Yet the demand continues, and hunters comb the seas. To make money quickly, some even add small drops of cyanide to the water. This causes all the fish in the vicinity to become unconscious for a short time and float to the surface. This makes it easier to get them, though many of the fish poisoned in this way will soon die. Some species like the clown anemone fish are on the verge of extinction and the only solution to give an answer to the commercial demand is to have fish kept at a farm in order to produce new animals. In addition, the balance of the underwater ecology will not be destroyed. QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 9. The beautiful anemone fish are very well-known pets. 10. Environmental changes do affect the anemone fish. 11. Cyanide is a dangerous substance for fish. 12. There are many solutions to avoid the extinction of the clown anemone fish. II. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 5. Why do hunters search the sea to harvest anemone fish? 6. What are the advantages of having fish kept at a farm? III. LEXICON/ PHONETICS. (1 POINT). Choose ONLY ONE of the options. C. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (i) In or from the south part of the world. (j) Animals which you keep and look after at home. (k) Stop living. (l) Found below the surface of water (adjective). B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) (e) Write two words from the text that have the same consonant sound as "ship" /∫/. (Underline the part of the word which contains the consonant sound) (0.5) (f) Which of the following words has the same vowel sound as "bed" /e/? 1. Selling, 2. Sea, 3. Be (0.25) (c) Is the "-s-" pronounced voiced /z/ or voiceless /s/ in "makes"? (0.25) IV. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 13. In my opinion, taking some exercise would be good for you. You ................................................................................................... 14. The teacher didn‟t tell us the answer. We ..................................................................................................... 15. I last visited London fifteen years ago. I haven‟t ............................................................................................. 16. She asked me: “What time does your party start?” ............................................................................................................ 17. Will you close the door when you leave, please? Do you mind ........................................................................................ 18. We bought our tickets on the Web because it was much cheaper. Since ..................................................................................................... V. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. Write about some points that could be made for and against the following statement: People should not be allowed to keep animals as pets in the city. If you were wrecked on a desert island, which three objects would you take with you from the ship? Do you think you would survive, and if so, how? UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA Prueba de Aptitud para el Acceso a la Universidad (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO RUN MARATHONS Thousands of children across Texas are part of a programme that challenges kids in kindergarten through to fifth grade to run a marathon – 400 metres to 800 metres at a time. The director of Marathon Kids works with many elementary schools where physical- education teachers are in charge of making a list of the children who show an interest and have their parents‟ permission. As a result, the parents adopt some of the healthy habits that help prevent chronic diseases. Diabetes and heart disease are closely linked to obesity and physical inactivity. About 30% of American children and teenagers are overweight and obese, and the rate of diabetes is rising. The programme works like this: at the start of the school year, children get a mileage log, that is, a little notebook where they can have a written record of the distance run. On the back of the log there is a nutritional chart for colouring in circles, noting the fruit and vegetables they eat each day. The goal is to eat five pieces a day. When the kids complete their marathons, over about a five-month period, a celebration is held and students get their medals and some other gifts, such as T-shirts. QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 13. The Marathon Kids programme works in High Schools. 14. Parents get involved in the programme by adopting some food routines. 15. Physical inactivity is often related to different diseases. 16. It takes the children a year to complete their marathons. II. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 7. Do teachers play any role in the Marathon Kids programme? 8. What should children eat every day according to the Marathon Kids programme? III. LEXICON/ PHONETICS. (1 POINT). Choose ONLY ONE of the options. D. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (m) A long race. (n) Organ in your chest which pumps blood through your body. (o) Something written down so that it will be remembered. (p) Flat pieces of metal that are given to the winner of a competition. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) (g) Write two words from the text that have the same diphthong sound as "no" /əʊ /. (Underline the part of the word which contains the diphthong) (0.5) (h) Write a word from the text that has the same consonant sound as "cheap" /t∫/.(Underline the part of the word which contains the phoneme). (0.25) (c) Is the "th-" pronounced voiced /ð/ or voiceless /θ/ in "month"? (0.25) IV. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 19. I am sorry I didn‟t remember your birthday. I wish …….….................................................................................. 20. He told us: „Don‟t make so much noise!‟ He ..................................................................................................... 21. As it was Friday, the children stayed up late. The children ..................................................................................... 22. I have never read such an interesting book. This is the .......................................................................................... 23. If you don‟t hurry up, you won‟t get tickets for the concert. Unless ................................................................................................. 24. Write the correct question for the underlined words: - ............................................................................................................ - I have to wear a uniform whenever I work in front of the customers. V. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. Explain how you play your favourite game/ sport. Explain the necessary techniques and/ or the rules. In order to reduce the amount of fat and sweets in our diet, should there be a tax on them to protect public health? Why or why not? AÑO 2006 EXÁMENES: - JUNIO - SEPTIEMBRE - RESERVA 1 - RESERVA 2 UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA Prueba de Aptitud para el Acceso a la Universidad (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. BRITISH TELEVISION Fawlty Towers is one of the finest situation comedies British television has ever seen. The concept for Fawlty Towers was born in the Gleneagles Hotel in 1971. John Cleese was staying at this hotel, while filming a programme. The hotelier at that time was a man of infinite rudeness called Donald Sinclair. There was a case of mistaken identity with a customer‟s bag. Eric Idle left his bag by the front door of the hotel. When he returned later that day, he could not find it. Idle asked Sinclair if he had seen the missing bag and Sinclair responded that it was not his business. Fascinated by Sinclair and his furious dislike of guests, John Cleese decided to stay on at the Gleneagles and even invited his wife, the actress Connie Booth, to stay with him. The pair of them observed Sinclair‟s unusual behaviour. Three years later, John and Connie decided to draw upon their experience at the Gleneagles, and Fawlty Towers was created for the BBC channel. Although Fawlty Towers is now considered one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, the initial reactions received from the press and public were mediocre. However, by the time the last episode had been broadcast the show had become immensely popular. Adapted from FAWLTY TOWERS DVD. BBC 2 QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. Fawlty Towers is the most popular quiz show on English Television. 2. The person who managed the Gleneagles Hotel was rude to his guests. 3. Eric Idle left his luggage in the garden of the hotel as there was no room in the hall. 4. John Cleese was married to Connie Booth. II. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 1. From where did the creator of this English series take the idea? 2. Did the critics love the series at the beginning? III. LEXICON/ PHONETICS. (1 POINT). Choose ONLY ONE of the options. A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (a) Lack of respect for other people. (b) Very interested. (c) People who are staying in a hotel. (d) Not very good, of only average standard. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) (a) Write two words from the text that include the same vowel sound as "corn" /ɔ:/. (Underline the part of the word which contains the sound) (0.5) (b) Write two words from the text that include the same sound as "responded" /Id/. (Underline the part of the word which contains the sound) (0.5) IV. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. She hasn‟t enjoyed herself so much for years. It is years ………................................................................................. 2. I‟m going to the theatre tomorrow, and I‟m really looking forward to it. I‟m really looking .............................................................................. 3. She‟s getting someone to mend the windows. She‟s having ........................................................................................ 4. I thought it would be better than that. It‟s not … ………................................................................................. 5. Mary said to us “Don‟t be late”. She told ............................................................................................ 6. She made a lot of mistakes because she didn‟t study hard for the exam. If she………………………………………………………………. V. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. What is your favourite programme on TV? Do you like reality shows such as Big Brother? Why? Would you like to become a famous actor / actress? Justify your answer. Think about the advantages and disadvantages of being popular. UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA Prueba de Aptitud para el Acceso a la Universidad (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. PURITAN SOCIETY IN COLONIAL AMERICA The Church was the basis of 17 th century life in colonial America. Most people in Massachusetts were Puritans – colonists who had left England seeking religious tolerance. But the strict Puritan code was far from tolerant. It was against the law not to attend church – where men and women sat on opposite sides through long services. The Puritan lifestyle was rigid: people were expected to work hard and repress their emotions or opinions. Even the dark Puritan dress was dictated by the church. Since Puritans were expected to live by a rigid moral code, they believed that all sins – from sleeping in church to stealing food- should be punished. It was God who would punish sinful behaviour. When a neighbour would suffer misfortune, such as a sick child, Puritans saw it as God‟s will. Children had to behave under the same strict code as the adults – doing everyday jobs and attending church services. Children rarely played because Puritans saw toys and games as sinful distractions. Fear of magic and witchcraft was common in Puritan New England, as it had been in Europe for centuries. Over 100 suspected witches were condemned to death in New England during the 1600s. The hangings in Salem in 1692 were the last ones in America. Adapted from http://school.discovery.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 5. The Church influenced daily life in New England in the 17 th century. 6. Most Puritans in Massachusetts were from England. 7. God in Puritan New England would forgive people‟s sins. 8. Children in Puritan New England would stay at home instead of going to church. II. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 3. Can you mention some examples of the strict Puritan code? 4. Did Puritans in New England believe in magic? III. LEXICON/ PHONETICS. (1 POINT). Choose ONLY ONE of the options. B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (e) People who settle in a new colony. (f) Looking for something that you need. (g) Very strict and difficult to change. (h) Not often. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) (c) Write two words from the text that include the same diphthong sound as "day" /eI/. (Underline the part of the word which contains the diphthong) (0.5) (d) Write a past form from the text that sounds the same as "explained" /d/. (0.25) (e) Write a word from the text that includes the same consonant sound as "change" /t∫/.(Underline the part of the word which contains the phoneme). (0.25) IV. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 7. If your boyfriend doesn‟t arrive before eight, we will have to leave. Unless ……................................................................................. 8. The children couldn‟t go out to the playground because it was raining. As ............................................................................................... 9. The last time we saw that movie was six months ago. We have ….................................................................................... 10. Smoking is forbidden in most restaurants. You …………................................................................................. 11. The shop assistant didn‟t give us the ticket. We .................................................................................................. 12. Al swims faster than Peter. Peter ............................................................................................... V. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. What are the main differences between the Puritan society in colonial America and the Spanish society nowadays? What is your favourite period in history? Would you like to have lived in that period? Why? UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA Prueba de Aptitud para el Acceso a la Universidad (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. PUBLIC ATTITUDES TOWARDS IMMIGRATION IN IRELAND According to „Immigration and Residence in Ireland‟, a Government document published in 2005, “In the last five years over 100,000 persons from outside the European Economic Area have been admitted to the state for employment purposes.” The study confirms that public attitudes to immigrants vary depending on age group and social class. In general, younger people and those from a higher income group are more accepting of immigrants and of the changes in society which inevitably follow from the relatively large-scale immigration that Ireland has been experiencing for several years now. The analysis also suggests that those who have more direct contact with immigrants are less likely to feel threatened by immigration. The fact that 80% of respondents agree that it is good that children in Ireland are growing up in a multicultural society is encouraging because the new „multicoloured‟ Ireland is here to stay. However, there are very few people who see it as good to have immigrants living in their community and many are uncomfortable with intermarriage. The challenge is now to deal with the fears that some people have and to commit as a society to encouraging the integration of those immigrants who are part of our ever changing country. Adapted from The challenge now is to deal with the fears some people have towards immigration by Peter O‟Mahony, 1 st May 2005 QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 9. Public attitudes to immigrants are similar among Irish people. 10. Changes in society are more easily accepted by old people. 11. Most people think that children should grow in a multicultural Ireland. 12. Few people like having immigrants in their neighbourhood. II. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 5. Does money have anything to do with attitudes towards immigrants? 6. What are the two facts that, according to the survey, show negative attitudes towards immigrants? III. LEXICON/ PHONETICS. (1 POINT). Choose ONLY ONE of the options. C. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (i) The process of entering another country in order to live there. (j) The number of years someone has lived. (k) To have the same opinion about something. (l) A wedding between members of different races or social groups. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) (f) Write two words from the text that include the same vowel sound as "tree" /i:/. (Underline the part of the word which contains the sound) (0.5) (g) Which of the following words has the same sound as "drives" /z/? 1. Confirms, 2. Class, 3. Suggests (0.25) (c) Is the "-th-" pronounced voiced /ð/ or voiceless /θ/ in "threatened"? (0.25) IV. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 13. Albert is coming back from hospital tomorrow. He has just broken his ankle. Albert ………................................................................................. 14. “How much is this T-shirt?”, she asked. She asked ...................................................................................... 15. If you want my advice, don‟t eat so many cakes! You ................................................................................................ 16. I am sorry I didn‟t work hard enough last year. I wish ………................................................................................. 17. Although he was exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel. Despite ............................................................................................ 18. Write the correct question for the underlined words: - …………..................................................................................... - Gerard plays tennis twice a week. V. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. If you had to start a new life as an immigrant somewhere in the world, what country and what kind of place (a big city, a village on the coast, …) would you choose? Why? In your opinion, what are the public attitudes towards immigration in Spain? UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA Prueba de Aptitud para el Acceso a la Universidad (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. THE RIGHT TO DIE Ramón Sampedro was paralyzed from the neck down in a diving accident as a young man. He had his music, his radio and television, his visitors, his window view. He could control a computer, and write using a pen he held in his mouth. He was cared for by his family, his brother and sister-in-law, his nephew, the lawyer from a Right-to-Die organization, and Rosa, the woman from town who worked as a disc jockey and pedalled her bike out one day to meet him. His family loved him and didn't complain about the burden; his brother, in fact, was completely opposed to euthanasia. The film "The Sea Inside" is based on Ramón‟s life. In 1998 he succeeded in dying after planning his death in such an ingenious way that, even if all the details were discovered, no one could be legally charged with the crime. Sampedro is played by Javier Bardem, an actor of charm and gentle masculine force. In "The Sea Inside," Ramón does not care to live any longer and demands the right to die. He argues his point with great conviction. Bardem and Alejandro Amenábar, the film‟s director, do not believe everyone in Sampedro‟s position should die. “This is simply the story of one man”, they say. Adapted from http://movies.yahoo.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. Ramón could move neither his arms nor his legs. 2. Sampedro could write messages by using a typewriter. 3. All the members of Ramón‟s family agreed with his determination to die. 4. The details of Ramón‟s death were carefully planned by himself. II. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 1. How did the main character in The Sea Inside plan his death? Why? 2. Does the director of the film consider that all people in the same condition as Ramón Sampedro should die? III. LEXICON/ PHONETICS. (1 POINT). Choose ONLY ONE of the options. A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (a) Unable to move all or part of your body. (b) The son of your brother or your sister. (c) Rode a bicycle somewhere. (d) The practice of killing without pain a person who is suffering. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) (a) Write two words from the text that include the same diphthong sound as "pie" /aI/. (Underline the part of the word which contains the diphthong) (0.5) (b) Write a past form from the text that sounds the same as "lived" /d/. (0.25) (c) Write a word from the text that includes the same vowel sound as "eight" /eI/.(Underline the part of the word which contains the phoneme). (0.25) IV. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. “Will you open the door, please?” he said to me. He asked ……................................................................................. 2. They gave John a prize for winning a medal in the last Olympics. John ......................................................................................... 3. I hadn‟t expected this task to be so difficult. This task ….................................................................................. 4. I spoke to a shop assistant at Harrods. She was very polite. The shop assistant…………........................................................... 5. I can‟t go on holiday because I can‟t afford it. If I .................................................................................................. 6. Despite the good weather, we stayed indoors. Although ...................................................................................... V. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. Write a story about a person you know and say what you like and don‟t like about him/her. “Everyone has the right to decide when and how to die”. Do you agree with this statement? AÑO 2007 EXÁMENES: - JUNIO - SEPTIEMBRE - RESERVA 1 - RESERVA 2 Pruebas de Acceso a Estudios Universitarios (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega. PLANNING A TRIP Today, millions of travellers are using the Web to learn about destinations, find last-minute bargains, locate hotels, and plan their adventures. Travel agents can still be tremendously helpful, particularly for complex international journeys. However, the Internet puts the tools for trip planning into the hands of average computer users, enabling them to plan their own trips, at any time of the day or night. After choosing a destination, travellers can use the Net to find schedules and fares for airlines, hotels, and rental cars. Then, if they so choose, they can book online. The most important booking websites let travellers compare rates among hundreds of airlines, hotel chains, or car rental companies. While the Web offers remarkable tools for finding bargains and making bookings, it's much more than a one-way medium. Its inherent beauty is its interactive aspect -- in other words, through the Net travellers can find others with similar interests and get advice from them. The Net is an efficient tool for trip planning, and, under the right circumstances, an excellent way to save money. Yet the benefits extend far beyond finding good deals and some people are finding that planning a trip can be almost as enjoyable as the excursion itself. Adapted from http://www.pbs.org/wnet/goingplaces3/plan.html QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. People must be expert computer users to plan their trips on the Internet. 2. It is possible to compare hotel prices on the Web before making a reservation. 3. The Internet is an interactive medium which offers more than good deals. 4. Planning a trip on the Net is a boring activity for everybody. II. CHOOSE TWO OUT OF THE THREE QUESTIONS: A. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 1. Can you mention some travelling-related activities people can do using the Net? 2. Who on the Internet can give people advice about their trip? B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (a) The places that someone is going to. (b) Lists that show the times when planes leave or arrive at a particular place. (c) Almost the same. (d) To use less money so that you do not waste any. C. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two words from the text that include the same diphthong sound as "take" /eI/. (0.5) 2. Is the “–s” pronounced voiced /z/ or voiceless /s/ in “travellers”? (0.25) 3. Write a word from the text that includes the same consonant sound as “composition" /∫/. (0.25) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. Her jokes are not as good as his. His jokes … 2. It is possible that we’ll be together soon. We … 3. People speak English all over the world. English … 4. I am sorry I didn’t tell him everything. I wish … 5. Fiona is smiling in the picture. She is my boss. Fiona, … 6. Despite the fact that it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes. Although …. IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. Describe a place where you have been on holiday. Write about a funny incident which happened during your holidays. Pruebas de Acceso a Estudios Universitarios (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega. THE OFFICIAL MASCOTS OF THE BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES Like the Five Olympic Rings, from which they draw their colours and inspiration, Fuwa (name of the five Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games) carry a message of friendship and peace through the Olympic spirit. Dedicated to helping Beijing 2008 express its theme of “One World, One Dream” to every continent, Fuwa reflect the deep desire of the Chinese people to reach out to the world in friendship through the Games. Fuwa also represent the natural characteristics of four of China's most popular animals - the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope, the Swallow - and the Olympic Flame. Besides, when you put their names together - Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni – it means "Welcome to Beijing," offering a warm invitation that reflects the mission of Fuwa as young ambassadors for the Olympic Games. In the ancient culture of China, there is a grand tradition of sending good wishes through signs and symbols. Each of Fuwa symbolizes an element of nature: sea, forest, fire, earth and sky. They also represent a different blessing: prosperity, happiness, passion, health and good luck will be spread to every continent as Fuwa carry their invitation to Beijing 2008 to every part of the globe. Adapted from http://en.beijing2008.com/80/05/article211990580.shtml QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 5. The number of Fuwa is the same as the number of Olympic Rings. 6. There are four Chinese animals represented in Fuwa. 7. The names of Fuwa together are meaningless. 8. Chinese people rarely use symbols. III. CHOOSE TWO OUT OF THE THREE QUESTIONS: A. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 3. What is the intended message of Beijing 2008 to the rest of the world? 4. Why is there so much symbolism in Fuwa? B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (e) A situation in which there is no war between countries or in a country. (f) Sincere, strongly felt. (g) Very old, belonging to a time long ago. (h) The state of being happy. C. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 4. Write two words from the text that include the same vowel sound as "see" /i: /. (0.5) 5. Write a word from the text that includes the same diphthong sound as "try" /aI/. (0.25) 6. Is the “–n-“ pronounced /n/ or /ŋ/ in “helping”? (0.25) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 6. I saw Frank two months ago. I haven’t … 7. He forgot to phone his wife yesterday. He didn’t remember … 8. They are servicing my new car next week. I … 9. If we don’t meet next month, it will be too late. Unless … 10. The trainer said: “Molly, come back to the team!” The trainer told her … 11. Write the correct question for the underlined words: Ben drives 200 miles every day. ….? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. Would you like to be an Olympic athlete? Why?/ Why not? What are the advantages and disadvantages of practising some sport? Pruebas de Acceso a Estudios Universitarios (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega. THE ILLNESS OF THE 21ST CENTURY More than 35,000 cases of colon cancer have been diagnosed in the UK in 2006. The colon cancer symptoms are the following: rectal bleeding, a feeling that you need to empty your intestines even when you have just been to the toilet, and abdominal pain. These symptoms are not uncommon - and could be a sign of something far less serious. However, doctors advise that if such symptoms persist for longer than a couple of weeks medical attention should be sought. To investigate these symptoms, doctors often ask patients to undergo colonoscopy. This procedure involves inserting a very small camera into the colon. This can be uncomfortable, but is very seldom a painful experience. High fat diets favoured in the Western world are thought to have increased the number of intestine cancers. People are encouraged to eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, as this appears to reduce the risk. The main option for treating this illness is surgery. But when the cancer is well-established, chemotherapy is used. Only when the cancer has spread beyond the wall of the colon, it becomes harder to treat. However, estimates suggest that nine out of 10 colon cancers detected early can be successfully treated. Adapted from http://www.bbcnews.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 9. The symptoms of colon cancer are very specific and rare. 10. Food high in fat may cause intestine diseases. 11. Surgery is the only option to treat colon cancer. 12. Early detected cancers require chemotherapy for successful treatment. IV. CHOOSE TWO OUT OF THE THREE QUESTIONS: A. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 5. What are two of the symptoms of colon cancer? 6. What does colonoscopy involve? B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (i) Loosing blood. (j) Asked for or looked for. (k) A white or yellow substance in the body, stored under the skin. (l) Judgements that you make without having the exact details. C. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 7. Write two words from the text that include the same vowel sound as "sea" /i: /. (0.5) 8. Write a word from the text that includes the same diphthong sound as "face" /eI/. (0.25) 9. Is the “–ed“pronounced /Id/, /t/ or /d/ in “detected”? (0.25) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 12. That woman’s husband is my boss. That is the woman … 13. They have found the stolen money. The stolen money … 14. She divorced him because he was so terrible to her. If he … 15. “I have read this book,” she said. She said … 16. I am sure she knows you are here. She … 6. I felt really tired, so I stayed at home. I stayed … IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. What would you like to do in the future? What are the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a doctor? Pruebas de Acceso a Estudios Universitarios (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega. THE CONTROVERSY IN BRADFORD ABOUT FACE VEILS Muslim girls could be asked not to wear veils in the classroom. Bradford City Council is drawing up instructions stating that pupils and staff should not wear veils in lessons. The new uniform guidelines say efforts must be made to accommodate religious clothing, but stress the importance of teachers and pupils being able to make eye contact. Head teachers have applauded the decision, saying that veils make communication between teachers and students difficult and this slows the learning process. In addition, schools need to be able to identify individual pupils in order to maintain good order and notice intruders. There are divided responses from the Muslim community. Dr Tag Hargey of the Muslim Education Centre welcomed the ban on veils. In his opinion, when you hide the face, that actually not only dehumanises the person involved, but also creates a difference, a bridge of non-understanding between communities. However, British Muslims do not accept the argument that veiled women contribute to segregation or are a problem to integration. The wearing of the veil has always been a controversial practice and there is no consensus amongst Islamic scholars. Although a recent guidance has been established, each school will have to make the final decision. Adapted from www.bbcnews.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 13. English teachers might ask Muslim girls to show their hair during lessons. 14. It is important for schools to identify intruders in their areas. 15. Muslim people share the same opinion about the prohibition on veils. 16. All British Schools must adapt their rules on veil wearing to the new guidance. V. CHOOSE TWO OUT OF THE THREE QUESTIONS: A. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 7. What do the new guidelines on school uniforms in Bradford say? 8. Are British Muslims happy with the prohibition on veils? B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. (m) All the workers employed in an organization. (n) An official rule that says that something is not allowed. (o) The front part of your head between the forehead and the chin. (p) The policy of separating people. C. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 10. Write two words from the text that include the same diphthong sound as "day" /eI /. (0.5) 11. Which of the following words has the same sound as "earn" /з:/. (0.25) 1. Girl, 2. Wear, 3. Efforts 12. Is the “–s“ pronounced /s/ or /z/ in “veils”? (0.25) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 17. The film is not as good as the novel. The novel … 18. The hairdresser cut my hair last week. I … 19. “Let’s go to the cinema on Tuesday,” said Mary. Mary suggested… 20. What a pity the weather was so bad last weekend. I wish … 21. I haven’t seen a good movie for ages. It’s … 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: John bought a new Rolls Royce. ….? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. What experiences do you remember of your school days? Are there many immigrants in the place where you live? Would you like to live in a multiracial community? AÑO 2008 EXÁMENES: - JUNIO - SEPTIEMBRE - RESERVA 1 - RESERVA 2 Pruebas de Acceso a Estudios Universitarios (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega. HOW PETS CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH Having a pet can, at times, test your patience but most pet owners will agree that pets give back much more than they receive in the form of companionship and love. The United States is a pet-loving nation, having more dogs and cats than any other country. Pet owners treat their pets like any other member of the family, perhaps even giving them special birthday and holiday presents. But there is another reason to have a pet: owning a pet can actually improve the health of its owner. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, having a pet can decrease your blood pressure, cholesterol levels and feelings of loneliness. Perhaps the most notable benefit has to do with heart health. Several studies have found that people who have had a heart attack survive longer with a pet than without. The director of UCLA’s People-Animal Connection says she believes the human-animal relationship offers many social, psychological and physiological benefits: ‘Among other things, animals contribute to raising self- esteem, significantly lowering anxiety levels, improving attitude toward others and opening lines of communication.’ So, which types of pets provide the most health benefits? Most commonly, dogs and cats are mentioned in the studies. However, any animal has the potential to make your life more pleasant. Adapted from http://www.sixwise.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evi dence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. Most pet owners are American. 2. People can feel lonelier when they have a pet. 3. Having a pet after a heart disease is good for the patient. 4. Dogs are the best pets to brighten our lives. II. CHOOSE TWO OUT OF THE THREE QUESTIONS: A. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 1. What is the meaning of ‘Pet owners treat their pets like any other member of the family’? 2. Can a pet help a person who is under great stress? Why? B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Behave towards someone in a particular way. 2. The red liquid that is sent around the body by the heart. 3. Relating to society. 4. Small four-legged furry animals with a tail and claws. C. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two plural nouns from the text that include the same final sound as "lovers" /z /. (0.5) 2. Write two words from the text that include the same diphthong sound as "May" /eI/. (0.5) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. I haven’t got any e-mails from him for two months. I last … 2. ‘Why don’t you call me tomorrow?’ he said. He suggested … 3. The doctor is testing my eyes next Friday. I … 4. I’ve never seen such a beautiful mosque. This is the … 5. He forgot my birthday. Therefore, he didn’t call me. If he … 6. People are allowed to smoke in this bar. People … IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. What would be your ideal pet? Why? Write a pet-related story. Pruebas de Acceso a Estudios Universitarios (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega. MEN ARE FUNNIER THAN WOMEN Men are naturally funnier than women. This is the claim of a UK male professor, Sam Shuster, who did some research on 400 different people. He discovered that men made more jokes about themselves than women, and that men’s jokes were more aggressive. He said three-quarters of male “jokers” made offensive comments, while most women tended to smile. Shuster believes the male hormone testosterone is the cause of men being funnier. He found that teenage boys were aggressive in their humour and this aggression changed with older men into a funnier form of joking. Earlier studies suggest women and men use humour differently. Women tend to tell fewer jokes than men and male comedians are greater in number than female ones. Men also use people they know as the subject of their jokes, often in a negative way. Married men seem to like making jokes about mothers-in-law. British comedian J ohn Moloney disagreed with Shuster’s findings. He said that in his 21-year career in comedy, he had never noticed that men were funnier than women. The difference is that if a group of women are together and the conversation decreases, they don't automatically start telling jokes, which men do. Adapted from www.newsenglish.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evi dence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. A scientist discovered that men had funnier faces than women. 2. The scientist believes male hormones make them funnier. 3. Research shows there are more male than female comedians. 4. Men dislike hearing jokes about their wife’s mother. II. CHOOSE TWO OUT OF THE THREE QUESTIONS: A. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 1. What are the differences between male and female humour? 2. Does the male humour change when men get older? Why? B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. A statement that is true. 2. Thinks that something is true. 3. Entertainers who make people laugh by telling jokes. 4. The period of someone’s life that they spend doing their job. C. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write one word from the text that includes the same diphthong sound as "pain" /eI/. (0.25) 2. Is the “-s-” pronounced /s/ or /z/ in “believes”? (0.25) 3. Is the “-ed” pronounced /t/, /d/ or /Id/ in “discovered"? And in “conducted”? (0.50) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. This is the man. His job is very dangerous. This is … 2. The engineer has repaired my television. I’ve… 3. She gave up going to French lessons. She stopped … 4. I regretted having hit the dog on the head. I wish … 5. I’m not as good at English as you are. You … 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: The policeman knew where the thief was hidden. … ? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. Do you think humour changes depending on sex or the country you live in? In your opinion, what do you think men and women do better? Pruebas de Acceso a Estudios Universitarios (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega. RESTAURANTS MUST PUT CALORIES ON MENUS Restaurants in New York City must now put calories on their menus. The decision, made by J udge Richard Holwell, will affect around 2,000 different places, including big-name chains such as McDonald’s and Starbucks. This figure makes up almost ten percent of all the restaurants in the city. The city’s Department of Health believes the new governmental rule on providing calorie information will help achieve its goal of reducing obesity. J udge Holwell said: "It seems reasonable to expect that some consumers will use the information given to select lower calorie meals…and these choices will lead to a lower rate of obesity." New York’s health commissioner Dr Frieden stated the decision was a victory for New Yorkers. Many of the restaurants affected by the new ruling are not happy. New York State Restaurant Association official Chuck Hunt said restaurants should decide if they wanted to include calories on their menus. He added that most of the restaurants affected were already providing this information, but in a different format. Dr Frieden disagreed and said that McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken were desperate to keep that information out of the hands of their customers. Adapted from http://www.bbcnews.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evi dence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. All restaurants in New York City have to put calories on their menus. 2. The city is trying to increase the levels of obesity among New Yorkers. 3. Some restaurants in New York City provide information on calories. 4. McDonald’s wants to keep quiet about calorie information. II. CHOOSE TWO OUT OF THE THREE QUESTIONS: A. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 1. What do the authorities expect from the decision of posting calorie information on menus? 2. Do restaurants and health authorities agree on providing calorie information? Why? B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Groups of shops, restaurants, etc. owned by the same company. 2. A number presenting a particular amount. 3. Something that you hope to achieve. 4. Extremely worried about something. C. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two past forms from the text that include the same sound as “affected" /Id/. (0.5) 2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as "See" /i:/. (0.5) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. She started drinking too much alcohol three years ago. She has… 2. I don’t have a computer so I can’t type the essay on English grammar. If I … 3. Despite having been vaccinated he caught the flu. Although he…. 4. “We will arrest them for illegal entry in the country”, the policeman said. The policeman said … 5. The teacher glued the pieces of the broken toy. The pieces… 6. It is possible that I finish work earlier than usual today. I … IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. Describe your favourite restaurants and/ or meals. In your opinion, what are the main health problems in your country? Pruebas de Acceso a Estudios Universitarios (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega. THE ECOLOGICAL IMPACT OF HIKING Hiking is an outdoor activity which is considered the best way to see nature. Hikers often seek beautiful natural environments in which to walk. Ironically, these environments are often fragile: hikers may accidentally destroy the scenery that they enjoy. Generally, protected areas such as parks have regulations to avoid harming the environment. If these walkers follow them, their impact can be minimized. Such regulations include forbidding wood fires, restricting camping to established camp sites and imposing a quota on the number of hikers per day. Many hikers follow the philosophy of ‘Leave No Trace’: hiking in a way such that future hikers cannot detect the presence of previous hikers. Followers of this practice respect strict rules and leave no food waste or food packaging. Sometimes, hikers enjoy viewing rare or endangered animals. However, some species are very sensitive to the presence of humans. Walkers should learn the habits of those species in order to avoid adverse impact. There is one situation where an individual hiker can make a large impact on an ecosystem: inadvertently starting a wildfire. For example, in 2005, a Czech backpacker burned 7% of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile by knocking down an illegal gas portable stove. Adapted from www.wikipedia.org QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evi dence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. Hikers always degrade the environment. 2. Visiting protected areas is strictly forbidden to hikers. 3. ‘Leave No Trace’ followers take their litter away with them. 4. A Chilean park was burned because of a careless hiker. II. CHOOSE TWO OUT OF THE THREE QUESTIONS: A. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 1. What kind of places do hikers like? 2. Why should some hikers learn about endangered animals? B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Not strong, easily damaged or destroyed. 2. Official rules or orders. 3. Material used to cover some sorts of food for sale. 4. Making something begin to happen. C. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two words from the text that include the same diphthong sound as "my" /aI/. (0.5) 2. Is the “-n-” pronounced /n/ or /ŋ/ in “hiking”? (0.25) 3. Is the “-ed” pronounced /t/, /d/ or /Id/ in “considered"? (0.25) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. This is the place. We last had coffee together here. This is … 2. I love German. Unfortunately, I can’t speak it fluently. I wish … 3. As he hadn’t behaved himself, his parents got angry with him. His parents … 4. Everybody must read the instructions first. The instructions … 5. He made an effort to speak in English. He tried … 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: I spent my holidays in France. … ? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. What are the good and bad points in outdoor activities like hiking? In your opinion, why is the environment being degraded in many places nowadays? AÑO 2009 EXÁMENES: - JUNIO - SEPTIEMBRE - RESERVA 1 - RESERVA 2 Pruebas de Acceso a Estudios Universitarios (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No sepermiteel uso dediccionario ni deningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración delaprueba: 1 horay 30 minutos. Estahoja no seentrega. “ SLUMDOG” CHILDREN IN MILLIONAIRE WORLD The two child stars from the hit movie “Slumdog Millionaire” have attended the Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles. The two children, Rubina Ali and Azharuddin Ismail, actually live in the Mumbai slums where the movie was filmed. They are already getting many enquiries from India’s film studios about acting in Bollywood movies. The movie tells the story of how a teenager from one of the poorest parts of India becomes a millionaire. Now, little Rubina and Azharuddin have done the same, for a weekend at least. They have swapped the poverty of their daily lives for the riches and glamour of the movie world’s biggest night. “Slumdog Millionaire”director Danny Boyle said he was very excited for the two young stars. He said it had been fantastic that the pair rubbed shoulders with the stars on the famous red carpet. Boyle has already promised to fund all of the children's education. Nine-year-old Rubina said she couldn’t wait to arrive in L.A. She told the reporters she wasn’t scared and that she took lots of photos to show her friends in Mumbai. Adapted from http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 poi nts for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evi dence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. The two children are going to Los Angeles soon. 2. Some Indian movie studios are interested in the children acting in their films. 3. In some way, the children have imitated the main character of the film. 4. The two young stars will have to leave school because their families can’t pay for their education. II. CHOOSE TWO OUT OF THE THREE QUESTIONS: A. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 poi nts for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 1. Is the children’s real life the same as the story pictured in the movie? 2. How did Rubina feel? B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 poi nts for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Very poor areas of a city. 2. Questions in order to find information. 3. To provide the money for. 4. Frightened, afraid. C. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two words from the text that includes the same sound as “page" /eɪ/. (0.5) 2. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as "church” /tʃ/. (0.25) 3. Is the “-ed”pronounced /t/, /d/ or /id/ in “filmed”? (0.25) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. She will post you the documents on Monday morning. The documents … 2. I broke my leg last week. I won’t be in the dance competition tonight. If I … 3. It’s two years since I had a puncture. I haven’t … 4. “Who has been using my computer?”, asked Tom. Tom … 5. Mark’s wife was wearing a dress last night. It was beautiful. The dress … 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: The police saw her with the suspect after the robbery … ? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. What is it like to be a famous person? Explain what your favourite films are and why. Pruebas de Acceso a Estudios Universitarios (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No sepermiteel uso dediccionario ni deningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración delaprueba: 1 horay 30 minutos. Estahoja no seentrega. SOMALI PIRATES ARE CAUSING PROBLEMS AGAIN The piracy problem looks like it is here to stay despite the recent interventions by the French and American navies. The pirates tried to hijack another ship, maybe in revenge after three Somali pirates were killed by the US navy. Why does the problem persist? According to maritime security analysts, piracy will continue as long as the financial rewards for a successful hijacking are so great and Somalia remains so lawless. Certainly the international effort to stop the problem is relatively limited. There are only fifteen to eighteen international warships to guard and control an area of more than a million square kilometers. Although investigations could be organized on the pirates’ hometowns, it seems unlikely that there will be any major increase in the military effort unless there is a spectacular hijacking involving the deaths of many people. The reluctance to mount a major international naval operation in the area may also be due to the relatively small scale of the problem. Last year, according to figures from the International Maritime Bureau, nearly twenty three thousand ships passed through the Gulf of Aden. Only ninety two were hijacked. Adapted from http://www.bbc.co.uk QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 poi nts for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evi dence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. The interventions by the French and American navies have been the solution to the problem. 2. The only reason for the persistence of the problem is the amount of money that the pirates receive with every hijack. 3. In spite of the situation, few warships police the area. 4. The number of ships that have been hijacked is not high enough to organize a major operation. II. CHOOSE TWO OUT OF THE THREE QUESTIONS: A. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 poi nts for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 1. Why does piracy still exist in the area? Give two reasons. 2. Will a large-scale international operation be developed to stop the pirate problem? B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 poi nts for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. An act done in return for harm that one has suffered. 2. Not controlled by any rule. 3. Places where people are from. 4. Amounts expressed in numbers C. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 poi nts for each correct answer) 1. Write one word from the text that includes the same diphthong sound as "five" /aɪ/. (0.25) 2. Write one word from the text that includes the same vowel sound as "see" /i:/. (0.25) 3. Is the “th”in “although”pronounced /θ/ or /ð/? (0.25) 4. Is the “-ed”in “limited”pronounced /t/, /d/ or /Id/? (0.25) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. Perhaps my secretary knows his address. My secretary … 2. They want someone to clean the windows. They want to have … 3. Her parents said: “Get your coat, Lydia!” Her parents … 4. Ann had been working all day. She was tired and needed a rest. Ann, … 5. They went on a trip in spite of the bad weather. Although the ... 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: The children were playing on the beach. … ? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. How does terrorism affect our lives? What places would you like to visit as a tourist? Pruebas de Acceso a Estudios Universitarios (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No sepermiteel uso dediccionario ni deningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración delaprueba: 1 horay 30 minutos. Estahoja no seentrega. ST VALENTINE’S DAY It is that time of the year when couples show their love for each other by sending cards, flowers and chocolates. But Valentine’s Day is not only about public displays of affection: in recent years it has also become big business. In the UK alone, more than £20 million is spent on flowers, while in the United States over $1 billion is forced to spend on chocolates. It is said that the first recorded Valentine’s card was sent by the imprisoned Duke of Orleans in 1415. It is believed that he tried to find comfort from his imprisonment by writing love poems to his wife. Valentine’s Day is now celebrated in many countries around the world. However, the traditions often differ from place to place. In J apan, for example, it is customary for women to send chocolates to men, while in Korea April 14th is when the unfortunate men who received nothing on Valentine’s Day gather to eat noodles and show sympathy for each other. Valentine’s cards can also be used for less than romantic purposes. Police in the UK city of Liverpool send Valentine’s cards to criminals who failed to appear in court or have not paid fines. Adapted from http://www.bbc.co.uk QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 poi nts for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evi dence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. On Valentine’s Day it is popular to give flowers as a present in the United States. 2. The very first Valentine’s card was sent over 500 years ago. 3. Disappointed Korean men who have received no Valentine’s cards eat a special dish on April 14 th . 4. Lonely policemen in Liverpool look for love by sending Valentine’s cards. II. CHOOSE TWO OUT OF THE THREE QUESTIONS: A. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 poi nts for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 1. What do people do on St Valentine’s Day? 2. Is St Valentine’s Day celebrated in the same way all over the world? B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 poi nts for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Feeling of love for someone. 2. Put in jail. 3. Traditional for somebody to do. 4. People who commit crimes. C. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 poi nts for each correct answer) 1. Write one word from the text that includes the same diphthong sound as "May" /eI/. (0.25) 2. Write one word from the text that includes the same vowel sound as "Tea" /i:/. (0.25) 3. Is the “-n-”pronounced /n/ or /ŋ/ in “sending”? (0.25) 4. Is the “-ed”pronounced /t/, /d/ or /Id/ in “believed"? (0.25) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. Adam was the man Laura had spoken to on the phone. He sat back in his seat. Adam, … 2. I am sorry that I can’t help you. I wish … 3. As he didn’t pass the exam, his mother got angry. His mother … 4. Your holidays are longer than mine! My holidays… 5. “Don’t shout at me!”, J ohn told Stephens. J ohn told ….. 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: Mary visited her uncle yesterday. … ? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. What are the characteristics of your ideal friend? In your opinion, why is divorce increasing in our society? Pruebas de Acceso a Estudios Universitarios (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No sepermiteel uso dediccionario ni deningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración delaprueba: 1 horay 30 minutos. Estahoja no seentrega. EXPERTS CALL FOR MORE TESTS Health experts in Brussels have been told that despite a fall in the global figure for the number of people affected by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS, the situation in Europe and central Asia is getting worse. Around 2.4 million people in Europe and Central Asia are living with HIV, approximately 760,000 of them within the European Union. What is concerning health professionals is that new infections are on the increase, and the number of children and adults living with the disease has doubled in the past six years. Even more worrying, at least half these people don't know they're infected. In some countries as many as 70 percent don't realise they are HIV positive. And these people are much more likely to transmit the disease than those who have been diagnosed. So a Brussels conference of more than 300 health workers from across Europe and Central Asia has called for much wider testing for HIV, trying to reach those who do not know they are infected. The experts warn that late diagnosis of HIV is causing unnecessary deaths from an illness that can now be treated. People will not die of HIV if detected early enough. Adapted from http://www.bbc.co.uk QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 poi nts for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evi dence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. Many people in Europe and Central Asia are getting the disease HIV. 2. In the last six years there has been a 5% increase in the number of people with HIV. 3. Everybody in Europe and Central Asia who has HIV knows that they are infected. 4. If people don’t know they have HIV, they are more likely to pass the disease on to other people. II. CHOOSE TWO OUT OF THE THREE QUESTIONS: A. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 poi nts for each correct answer) Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 1. What do doctors from Europe and Central Asia advise people? 2. Why are early diagnosis and testing so important? B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 poi nts for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. People with high level of knowledge or skill. 2. An illness caused by infection. 3. To pass from one person to another. 4. Make aware of a possible danger or problem. C. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 poi nts for each correct answer) 1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as "see" /i:/. (0.50) 2. Is the final “-s-”in “professionals”voiced /z/ or voiceless /s/”? (0.25) 3. Is the “-ed”pronounced /t/, /d/ or /Id/ in “affected"? (0.25) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. “Where is the nearest cinema, please?, she asked She asked … 2. I haven’t seen your husband for ages. It is … 3. He didn’t revise for the test so he failed. If … 4. “I’m sorry I didn’t send you the letter”, she said. She apologised … 5. I have to phone my mother tomorrow. I mustn’t forget. I must … Write the correct question for the underlined words: J ohn went to London last week. … ? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option. What would you like to do in the future? In your opinion, what is the best way to solve the world-wide AIDS crisis? AÑO 2010 EXÁMENES: - JUNIO - SEPTIEMBRE - RESERVA 1 - RESERVA 2 Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA A GRANDPARENTS INCREASE THE RISK OF OBESITY IN CHILDREN Leaving your children with their grandparents may be bad for the little ones‟ health according to new research in the „International Journal of Obesity‟. The British study showed that children who are looked after by their grandparents tend to be more overweight or obese. Researchers looked at over 12,000 toddlers between the ages of nine months and three years. Kids who are looked after by their parents or who go to nurseries had no similar risk of weight problems, although children of richer parents were more at risk, especially if the mother had a university education. Almost a quarter of pre-schoolers are overweight. This research could help reduce the rate of obesity in Britain. It should also send an important message to grandparents – stop filling your grandchildren with snacks and sugary treats. We all know grandparents like to give children all they want. It is the same all over the world. There are several possible reasons why young children are more at risk of obesity with their grandparents. One is that older people might be less aware of proper nutrition and so give their grandchildren unhealthy food. Another possible cause is that older people are less active and might not play with the children. Adapted from http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. Kids of mothers who went to university are more likely to be overweight. 2. Nearly 25 per cent of British toddlers have problems with their weight. 3. British grandparents are less strict with their grandkids than other nationalities‟ grandparents. 4. The article says older people have more knowledge of what children should eat. II. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Pre-school kids. 2. Cut. 3. Causes. 4. Dynamic. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as “heat" /iː/. (0.5) 2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as "church” /tʃ/. (0.5) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. New York is bigger than Madrid. Madrid is not … 2. Why don‟t we have lunch together, Carol? Let‟s … 3. They were late because they missed the train. If they … 4. “Have a seat, please”, Mr Block told me. Mr Block … 5. A professional photographer will take all the photographs. All the … 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: Joe‟s father is an expert climber. … ? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: The importance of grandparents to their grandchildren. Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA B CHOCOLATE IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART A study carried out in Germany over eight years has found that chocolate may be good for your heart. They compared how much chocolate was in the diet of almost 20,000 people to the number of heart attacks and strokes people had. Lead researcher Brian Buijsse said: "Chocolate is not as bad as we used to think, and may even lower the risk of heart disease and stroke." Mr Buijsse‟s team found that dark chocolate was the healthiest kind to eat; milk chocolate has fewer effects and white chocolate no effects. The German study showed that people who ate the most chocolate reduced their risk of having a heart attack by 27 per cent. The risk of suffering a stroke was cut by 48 per cent. Nutrition experts believe that natural compounds in chocolate called flavonols are good for our heart. Flavonols also help reduce blood pressure. They are found in cocoa beans, and this is why dark chocolate, which has more cocoa, contains more of them than milk chocolate, which has more fat. Buijsse warns people not to suddenly eat lots of chocolate: "Eating higher amounts will most likely result in weight gain. If people start eating small amounts of chocolate, it should replace other high- calorie sweets or snacks." Adapted from http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 5. Researchers found white chocolate helped reduce heart attacks. 6. Chocolate cut the chances of strokes more than heart attacks. 7. Flavonols are not found in nature. 8. Mr Buijsse warned people not to eat too much chocolate. III. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 5. Discovered. 6. Reduced. 7. Specialists. 8. Use instead. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as “mouth" /aʊ/. (0.5) 2. Is the “-ed” pronounced /t/, /d/ or /ɪd/ in “called”. (0.25) 3. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as “sharp" /ɑ:/. (0.25) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. If you don‟t explain the situation to her, she won‟t understand. Unless … 2. "I'm late because I missed the bus" she said. She said … 3. People say that nuclear power stations are dangerous. It‟s … 4. Since BP is responsible for the oil spill, they must pay for the clean-up. BP … 5. She started to teach English 13 years ago. She … 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: It takes three hours to get to London from here. … ? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: A healthy diet. Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA A BULLY 1 FOR YOU (1)The makers of a controversial computer game about bullying have decided to go ahead and launch it despite calls for it to be banned. In the game, (2) players take on the role of a new student at a school and have to fight the bullies, by punching them or hitting them with a baseball bat. Critics have said that the game encourages violence, but the makers deny this and say that, while there is violence in the game, it is just an amusing look at school life, besides which, the violence in the game is directed against the bullies to protect pupils who are being bullied. The makers also say that players will learn to stand up to bullies. (3) A British politician, a former minister, has called for it to be banned as it might affect the way young people perceive violence. (4) Anti-bullying charities have said that the game might make people respond violently to bullies, which might make things more complicated and result in injuries. 1 Bully: Someone who hurts or frightens someone who is smaller or less powerful than them, often forcing them to do something they do not want to do. QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. The makers of the computer game decided not to release it. False 2. In the game, the player takes on the role of a bully.False. 3. A British politician has spoken in favour of the game.False. 4. Anti-bullying charities think that people might get hurt because of this game. True. II. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Forbidden. Banned 2. Incites. Encourages 3. Defend yourself against. Stand up 4. Makes someone feel fear. Frightens B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as “take" /eɪ/. (0.5). makers, game, players, take, baseball. 2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as "needed” /ɪd/. (0.5). decided, directed, bullied, complicated. III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. Fruit is healthier than chocolate. Chocolate is not as healthy as fruit. 2. Alice in Wonderland is a 2010 fantasy adventure film. It was directed by Tim Burton. Also: Alice in Wonderland is a 2010 fantasy adventure film which was directed by Tim Burton. Alice in Wonderland, which was directed by Tim Burton, is a 2010 fantasy adventure film. 3. Where do you live, Alice? The White Rabbit asked Alice where she lived. 4. Mary was sorry she had eaten so much. Mary wished she hadn’t eaten so much 5. The Headmaster greeted the new student. The new student was greeted by the Headmaster. Write the correct question for the underlined words. 6.It took him two minutes to prepare a lovely cup of hot chocolate. How long did it take him to prepare a lovely cup of hot chocolate? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: Write your opinion on computer games. Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B.. PROPUESTA B NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL Notting Hill is a small area in West London but every year two million people come from all over the world to have fun. The carnival takes place at the end of August each year, and the main days are Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. The festival started as a local West Indian event. But though it started as a small procession through the streets of Notting Hill, it is now a huge multi- cultural arts festival. In fact, it is the largest festival in Europe. Only the Rio Carnival in Brazil is bigger. At the heart of the festival is a spectacular parade. The Carnival route is three miles long and hundreds of groups move along it. There is music, decorated floats, elaborate costumes and dancing. It is a very loud festival because there are 45 static sound systems in the street playing reggae, soul, hip hop, funk, house and garage music. In addition, there are three live stages where artists from all over the world perform. But there‟s a lot more to the festival than just music. There are 300 food stalls selling exotic international food, so you won‟t go hungry. There‟s theatre and arts and crafts, too. You can sing and dance or you can just watch. But there‟s no need to be quiet. You can buy whistles and blow them to make lots of noise! The Notting Hill Carnival welcomes visitors and tourists. Its motto is „Every spectator is a participant‟. QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. The carnival happens every two years. 2. It isn‟t difficult to buy food at the carnival. 3. The food stalls sell international food. III. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 5. Enjoy. 6. Big. 7. Entertain people by dancing, singing, acting or playing music. 8. Slogan. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as the underlined sound in “sea" /i: / (0.5) 3. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as "car” /ɑ:/. (0.5) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 6. Rio Carnival in Brazil is bigger than Notting Hill Carnival. Notting Hill Carnival is not … 7. I prefer to go to the cinema this evening. I‟d rather... 8. They didn‟t have much money. They didn‟t go to Notting Hill Carnival. If they … 9. Why don‟t we go to Notting Hill Carnival? Mary suggested... 10. John repaired my computer. I... 11. Write the correct question for the underlined words: Peter went to Notting Hill Festival last year. … ? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: Describe your favourite festival. 4. The Notting Hill Carnival is a small West Indian event. Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA A SUSAN BOYLE TO STAR IN JAPANESE SHOW Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, whose debut album „I Dreamed A Dream‟ reached number one in Japan‟s music charts, will appear on a popular Japanese TV show on New Year‟s Eve to increase her popularity in the Far East. The singer is ready to sing on a traditional singing competition where singers are divided into teams of men and women. This programme, watched by millions, is the most popular New Year programme on TV and it is unusual for non-Japanese artists to perform. Susan Boyle shot to fame after appearing on a British show called „Britain‟s Got Talent‟, where she sang a song from the musical „Les Miserables‟. The YouTube video of her performance became the most watched video of 2009. She released her first CD in November 2009 and it quickly topped the album charts in many countries around the world. Ms Boyle said she was amazed by her success: "It's been an absolutely brilliant year and I can't thank everyone enough for the support I've been given." Susan has not let the success go to her head; she still lives in the family home she has lived in for decades. Adapted from http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. The show is a singing competition between men and women. 2. Many singers from all over the world participate in this competition. 3. Susan Boyle appeared in the hit musical „Les Miserables‟. 4. Susan Boyle can‟t quite believe how successful she has been this year. II. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Fame. 2. Infrequent. 3. Shocked. 4. Totally. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as “same" /eɪ/. (0.5) 2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as "fish” /ʃ/. (0.5) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. “Can you help me?”, he asked me. He asked … 2. My sister is at university. She is studying law. My sister, … 3. The hotel manager has offered me a job. I have … 4. It isn‟t necessary for you to buy me a present. You … 5. It had been a busy day. He wasn‟t tired. Although … 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: Sarah goes to the gym three times a week. … ? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: What do you think about TV programmes such as “Big Brother” or similar? Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA B HAITI IN RUINS AFTER HUGE EARTHQUAKE Television pictures are slowly beginning to show the damage in Haiti following the huge earthquake on Tuesday. A magnitude 7.3 quake, just 16km from the capital, hit the Caribbean nation as people were going home after work. It was the worst earthquake to strike Haiti in more than two centuries. Many major buildings in the capital Port-au-Prince have collapsed, including the Presidential Palace and the UN headquarters. Haiti's President Rene Preval described the scene in the capital as "unimaginable" and fears "well over 100,000 people" may have died. The Red Cross says up to 3 million people have been affected. Haiti's ambassador to the USA, Raymond Joseph, said there was "no way of estimating" how many casualties there were. Countries around the world are acting quickly to send whatever help they can to Haiti. US President Barack Obama has promised America will do all it can to help. He vowed "unwavering support" following a “particularly cruel” disaster. Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world. More than half its people live on less than two dollars a day. The nation was still trying to recover from being hit by four deadly hurricanes in 30 days in 2008. Its economy is in ruins and it has a long history of corruption and coups. Adapted from http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 5. Most Haitians were having their breakfast when the earthquake hit. 6. The article says Haiti‟s president believes 3 million people are suffering. 7. The rest of nations will send only water and food. 8. Haiti was hit by four different hurricanes in 2008. III. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 5. Destruction. 6. Enormous. 7. Dead and injured. 8. Help. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 3. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as “hut" /ʌ/. (0.5) 2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as "joke” /dʒ/. (0.5) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 7. Children are not allowed to play ball games here. Children … 8. It was a lovely holiday. We‟d like to return. It was … 9. That is the restaurant. I lost my briefcase there. That is … 10. The company will pay us €10,000. We … 11. Sam said, “Why don‟t we stay in?” Sam … 12. Write the correct question for the underlined words: She didn‟t realize until the following day. … ? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: Imagine that your town has been hit by a natural disaster. What would you do? Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA A The Digital Divide A recent survey has shown that the number of people in the United Kingdom who do not intend to get Internet access has risen. These people make up 44% of UK households, or 11.2 million people in total. The research also showed that more than 70 % of these people said that they were not interested in getting connected to the Internet. This number has risen from just over 50% in 2005. Lack of computer skills is the reason given for not getting Internet access, though some also said it was because of the cost. More and more people are getting broadband and high speed net is available almost everywhere in the UK, but there are still a significant number of people who refuse to take the first step. The cost of getting online is going down and Internet speeds are increasing, so the main challenge is to explain the relevance of the Internet to this group. This would encourage them to get connected before they are left too far behind. If the gap between those who have Internet access and those who don’t continues to widen, those without access will get left behind and miss out on many opportunities, especially in their careers. QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. Both costs and speed are increasing. 2. The main reason for not getting Internet access is the cost. 3. Not having access to the Internet will only affect people's careers. 4. The majority of people surveyed in 2005 weren't interested in having Internet access. II. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Represent. 2. Homes. 3. Increased. 4. Considerable. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as “pen" /e/. (0.5) 2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as "door” /ɔ:/. (0.5) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. I would like to have more free time these days. I wish... 2. Where are my sunglasses? I wonder... 3. Many towns in Haiti were destroyed by the earthquake. The earthquake... 4. I haven’t been to the cinema for a long time. It’s … 5. If Greece doesn’t meet the conditions of fiscal consolidation and structural reform, the IMF will cut off financial support. Unless … 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: I have paddle lessons three times a week. … ? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: Is Internet making it easier for people to communicate with one another? Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA B A 14-year-old boy from Lancashire who voted in the general election said he did it because he "wanted to make a difference". Alfie McKenzie, from Poulton-le-Fylde, voted for the Liberal Democrats in the Wyre and Preston North constituency, after being sent a polling card. He was only caught when he confided in a teacher at school. His head teacher called the local council and police. Wyre Borough Council and Lancashire police have both said they are investigating. Alfie went to his local polling station before school on Thursday, wearing a trench coat, glasses, jeans and smart shoes so officials would "think I was a Tory". "I knew they wouldn't suspect an under-18 for voting Tory," he said. Alfie said he was "very serious" about politics and socialism, but decided to vote Liberal Democrat as a tactical option. He said: "There's not a socialist candidate in our area and unfortunately even if there was it would be a wasted vote. I've looked into it and the best option for a socialist is the Liberal Democrats. "I did want to make a difference - unfortunately I didn't." Alfie's mum, Nadine Wiseman, said she had asked him not to vote, after he received the polling card, but she "wasn't surprised" when he did. Adapted from www.bbc.co.uk QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 5. Alfie McKenzie voted Tory. 6. Alfie’s mum wanted him to vote. 7. Alfie McKenzie is not interested in politics. 8. Alfie McKenzie received a polling card. III. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 5. Revealed in private. 6. Discovered. 7. Distrust. 8. Get. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 3. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as the underlined sound in “needed" /ɪd / (0.5) 2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as the underlined sound in “from” /ə/. (0.5) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 7. The police are looking into the case. The case... 8. Alfie’s mum had asked him not to vote. Alfie, 9. If you don’t hurry up, we will be late. Unless... 10. I haven’t been to the cinema for four years. It is... 11. I thought it would be cheaper than that. It’s not... 12. Write the correct question for the underlined words: Alfie went to his local polling station before school on Thursday. ...? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: Do you trust politicians?. AÑO 2011 EXÁMENES: - JUNIO - SEPTIEMBRE - RESERVA 1 - RESERVA 2 Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA A 2011 TO BE THE BEST YEAR EVER Futurologists and experts who study New Year’s resolutions predict 2011 will be the best year ever for many people. This is welcome news for the billions around the world who hope this year will be better than last year. 2011 will see less poverty and there will be a greater number of people with access to computers. One expert looks forward to new developments that will help the environment. California will open the world's largest solar power plant and several electric cars will go on sale, including some much-awaited models. It’s going to be a great year if you study English as there will be more cool websites and applications for students to brush up on spelling, vocabulary and grammar. It seems more of us will keep our New Year’s resolutions this year. According to a New Year’s Day poll, the top resolution is to spend more quality time with family and friends, talking to them rather than being on the phone or texting messages in front of them. The second most popular thing we will resolve to do is get fitter. Experts say many of us could keep this promise well into February instead of giving up in mid-January. Other top plans include quitting smoking, getting out of debt and helping others. Of course, learning English featured high on many people’s lists. Adapted from http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. People who study the future predicted this year will be great. 2. Fewer people will be poor. 3. According to the text, some new solar-powered cars will go on sale. 4. Many New Year’s resolutions include studying English. II. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Specialists. 2. A few. 3. Rather than. 4. Appeared. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as “time" /aɪ/. (0.5) 2. Is the “-ed” pronounced /t/, /d/ or /ɪd/ in “awaited”? (0.25) 3. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as “edge" /ʤ/. (0.25) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. The boy isn’t tall enough to reach the medicine cabinet. The boy is … 2. “I’m sorry that I have read the diary”, Doris said. Doris apologised … 3. Look after your health Bob, or you’ll have problems with it. If Bob … 4. The atmosphere is made up of various gases. Various gases … 5. I’m sure that somebody has taken my wallet. Somebody must … 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: She heard some voices coming from the kitchen. … ? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: How was 2010 for you? Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA B ONE BILLION PEOPLE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT Around one billion people in the world don't have enough healthy food to eat, according to a new report. The 2010 Global Hunger Index shows that child malnutrition is one of the biggest causes of lifelong ill health worldwide. Despite the number of starving people in the world falling between 1990 and 2006, recent years have seen that number go up slowly, with the data from 2009 showing more than one billion hungry people. The most recent figures from 2010 suggest the number may again be falling, but this data isn't yet complete. Twenty-nine countries - mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia - have levels of hunger described as alarming or extremely alarming. The global food price crisis and the worldwide recession have contributed to this rise, says the report. And children under two are most at risk. Malnourishment at this stage harms physical and mental development and its effects are mostly irreversible, causing lifelong damage. The authors argue that improving child nutrition would have the biggest effect on reducing global hunger. They estimate that child malnutrition could be cut by around a third by providing improved health care and nutrition, not only to young children, but also to mothers during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Reducing the numbers of hungry people will also significantly improve productivity and economic development. Adapted from http://www.bbc.co.uk QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. There were fewer hungry people some years ago. 2. The only reason for the problem is the economic crisis. 3. The situation is even worse for children. 4. Even if the problem of hunger were solved, the economy of these countries would get worse. III. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Mainly. 2. Frightening. 3. In danger. 4. Calculate. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as “thing" /ŋ/. (0.5) 2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as “know" /əʊ/. (0.5) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. I usually buy my clothes in this shopping centre. This is … 2. It is banned to smoke in public places. Smoking … 3. The film was so boring that I fell asleep. It was … 4. They gave me a watch for my birthday. I … 5. Perhaps they have gone away on holiday. They … 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: She’s practised karate since she was a kid. …? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: “Being poor is a problem with no solution”. Do you agree? Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA A Do you suffer from Facebook depression? A new study suggests that social media sites have created a new phenomenon known as "Facebook depression". The American Academy of Pediatrics recently warned parents about the possible dangers of networking websites on their children’s mental health. Report co-author Gwenn O’Keefe described the way social interaction is changing: "For some teens and tweens, social media is the primary way they interact socially, rather than at the mall or a friend's house," she said. Ms O'Keeffe added: "A large part of this generation's social and emotional development is occurring while on the Internet and on cellphones. Parents need to understand these technologies so they can relate to their children's online world." The report says it is essential for parents to be aware of how social media sites can affect children and that the Internet is not always a healthy environment for kids. The writers also urged parents to be on the lookout for cyberbullying, sexting and online predators. They recommended parents take an active role and discuss things like bullying, privacy and feeling down because of what’s happening on Facebook. A recent poll stated that 22 per cent of teenagers log on to a social media site more than 10 times a day and more than half at least once a day. There are conflicting reports as to whether Facebook helps youngsters, by allowing them to express themselves, or isolates them from society. Adapted from http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. The condition known as “Facebook depression” is a new phenomenon. True 2. An American organization for the aged highlighted this condition. 3. The report author said teens preferred to interact at malls, not online. 4. A survey found that 10% of the kids use social media sites 10 times a day. II. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Happening. 2. Harassment via the web. 3. Feeling depressed. 4. Access. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as “interaction” /ᶴ / (0.5). 2. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as in “world” /ᶟ :/. (0.25). 3. Write one word from the text that includes the underlined sound in “created” /ɪ d/. (0.25) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. That woman’s son is my boyfriend. That is... 2. She forgot to do her homework. She... 3. My computer is being repaired. I... 4. I didn’t log on because I didn’t know you were online. If... 5. The police managed to arrest the burglar. The police... Write the correct question for the underlined words. 6. She reads her email everyday. ...? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: How important are social media sites to you? Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA B The Three Sheiks and Queen of Arabia Maura, who liked to be thought of as the most beautiful and powerful queen of Arabia, had many suitors. One by one she discarded them, until her list was reduced to just three sheiks. The three sheiks were all equally young and handsome. They were also rich and strong. It was very hard to decide who would be the best of them. One evening, Maura disguised herself and went to the camp of the three sheiks. As they were about to have dinner, Maura asked them for something to eat. The first gave her some left over food. The second sheik gave her some unappetizing camel’s tail. The third shik, who was called Hakim, offered her some of the most tender and tasty meat. After dinner, the disguised queen left the sheiks’ camp. The following day, the queen invited the three sheiks to dinner at her palace. She ordered her servant to give each one exactly what they had given her the evening before. Hakim, who received a plate of delicious meat, refused to eat it if the other two sheiks could not share it with him. This Sheik Hakim’s act finally convinced Queen Maura that he was the man for her. “Without question, Hakim is the most generous of you,” she announced her choice to the sheiks. “So it is Hakim I will marry”. QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. One of the sheiks was younger and more handsome. 2. Maura cooked dinner for the three sheiks one evening. 3. The disguised queen stayed at the sheiks’ camp after dinner. 4. Hakim wouldn’t eat his meat unless the other sheiks shared it with him. III. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Person who desires another. 2. Easy to cut or chew. 3. Covered for deception. 4. willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as the underlined sound in “man" /æ / (0.5) 2. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as the underlined sound in “thought” /ɔ :/. (0.25) 3. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as the underlined sound in “the” /ð/. (0.25). III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. Hakim offered Maura some of the most tender and tasty meat Maura... 2. I won’t eat the meat if you can’t share it with me. Unless... 3. “Hakim is the most generous of you”. Maura announced 4. Her jokes are not as good as his His jokes 5. Despite the fact that it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes. Although 6.Write the correct question for the underlined words My favourite TV programme starts at 21.45 ...? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: Describe your ideal boyfriend/girlfriend. Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA A HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE US: WHAT DOES IT COST? Well, the first thing to know is that the costs of undergraduate study in the United States are different from school to school. Private colleges and universities generally cost more than public ones. Another thing to keep in mind is that not all students pay a school's "published price." Financial aid and scholarships may reduce the cost. Here are a few numbers for this school year from the College Board organization. The average published price for undergraduate study at a four-year public college is about seven thousand dollars. That is for students from "in state." Students from other states and international students often have to pay the highest prices. They pay an average of more than eighteen thousand dollars. And these prices are only for tuition and fees. Food, housing, books and supplies can add from ten to twelve thousand dollars a year. American students often have to take out a loan to help pay for their education, so they try to save money by starting their education at a two-year public college, also known as a community college, where the average tuition this year is about two thousand five hundred dollars. A few American colleges provide free education, and others pay all first-year costs for their foreign students, but they are expected to pay one thousand dollars a year after that. Adapted from http://www.voanews.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. Scholarships are intended to help students pay educational expenses. 2. The prices that appear in the text have been provided by colleges. 3. Foreign students have to pay about 7,000 dollars at a four-year public college. 4. Some undergraduates need financial aid to fund their education. II. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. A student who is studying for their first degree at college or university. 2. To take into account. 3. Accommodation. 4. Credit. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as “mouth" /aʊ/. (0.25) 2. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as “heat" /i:/. (0.25) 3. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as “short" /ʃ/. (0.5) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. Jennifer Egan is an American novelist. She has won the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Jennifer Egan, … 2. Ethan: "Don't play football in the garden, Billy!” Ethan … 3. If you don’t study harder, you won't get a scholarship. Unless … 4. When did the technician service your air conditioning? When did you … 5. According to the smoking ban, it is illegal to smoke in enclosed public places. According to the smoking ban, you … 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: I took some books and a DVD from the library yesterday. …? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: “What are some qualities of a good student?” Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA B AN EXERCISE ROUTINE When we talk about an exercise routine we tend to focus on the word 'exercise' rather than on 'routine', but regularity and constancy are the key elements to keeping fit, so make sure your exercise routine is part of your daily habits and vice versa: don't forget that physical chores such as housework or dog-walking, and leisure activities such as dancing or walking can all contribute to your keep fit routine. It’s also important to focus on health because it's not all about losing weight but about being healthy. You may find that it’s easier to lose weight if the health benefits that go with it are your priority. On the other hand, don't aspire to quick changes. Those sudden losses of weight that occur when you skip meals aren't usually relevant. You'll do much better to adopt new and healthy habits, both in terms of diet and keep fit. Just like the tortoise and the hare, you'll find that “slow and steady wins the race.” Finally, let other people help you. Although you are the one who has to keep to the routine, it'll be easier if you let your friends and family know what you're doing. That way, they'll be more likely to encourage you. If you've got a birthday or anniversary coming up, make it clear that flowers, a book or a spa gift voucher is a better present than chocolates. Adapted from http://www.hellomagazine.com QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. The type of exercise is more important than the frequency. 2. Cleaning the house can also help you be fit. 3. Cutting out breakfast is an effective way to lose weight. 4. It can be helpful if people close to you know that you’re trying to lose weight. III. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Activities. 2. Help. 3. Concentrate. 4. Rapid. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as “run" /ʌ/. (0.5) 2. Which sound does “although” include, /θ/ or /ð/. (0.25) 3. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as “same" /eɪ/. (0.5) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. I’ve never seen such a wonderful group of people. It’s the most … 2. “Are there any messages for me?”, asked the manager. The manager asked… 3. In spite of having a lot of experience, he didn’t get the job. Although … 4. You shouldn’t have told her the truth. If only … 5. During the season, you are not allowed to eat red meat. During the season … 6. Write the correct question for the underlined words: Pau Gasol became the first Spaniard to win an NBA Title. …? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: “Do you think everybody should practise sports?” Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA B GOODBYE TO TYPEWRITERS India is well known for its legions of computer programmers, but the country also has another face as the last bastion of the typewriter. Manual typewriters stayed popular in India long after developed nations had entirely switched to the keyboard and mouse. As recently as the 1990s, the Mumbai plant of a company named Godrej and Boyce was turning out 50,000 typewriters a year. They were popular in a nation where reliable electricity supplies - essential for computers - are still by no means guaranteed. But even in India, typewriter sales have slumped in the last ten years. Gradually, every manufacturer stopped making them, leaving only Godrej's Mumbai plant - and that switched to making fridges two years ago. And now the firm says it only has 500 typewriters left in stock. It's a far cry from the heyday of the 1950s, when India's then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru held up the humble typewriter as a symbol of the nation's independence and industrialisation. The first commercial typewriters were produced in the United States in the 1860s. The typewriter was the dominant office technology for more than a century until the computer came along. Adapted from Mark Gregory, BBC News QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. India has a limited number of computer programmers. 2. Nowadays, Godrej’s plant is producing 50,000 typewriters a year. 3. Electricity supplies in India are not reliable. 4. Godrej’s Mumbai plant makes fridges. II. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 1. Large numbers of. 2. Fallen severely, become very low in numbers. 3. Available for sale. 4. The most popular and successful time of. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as “day” /eɪ / 3. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as “son” /ʌ / 4. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as the underlined sound in “jam” /dʒ / III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. I bought some red wine. It tasted like ink. The red wine... 2. People burn coal in their homes, so the air is polluted If... 3. She possibly lost her wallet on the train. She... 4. The garage is servicing my car on Monday. I 5.Although he has an English name, he is in fact German Despite 6.Write the correct question for the underlined words. This book belongs to Stephen. ...? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: How are new technologies changing our habits? Pruebas de acceso a enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado (Bachillerato L.O.E.) IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés No se permite el uso del diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico. Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés. Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos. Esta hoja no se entrega y hay que responder todos los bloques de la propuesta elegida, A o B. PROPUESTA A THE JOURNEY In those days, the journey from our village in the hills to the nearest big town was not an easy one. There was a bus twice a week, and it was necessary to walk about three kilometres to where the bus waited. There was no motor road to the village itself in those days. Nowadays, the villagers have a much easier life, and that long walk is unnecessary. My father used to take things to sell in the town, and we carried everything down the steep, rocky path early in the morning. I remember how excited I was when he took me with him for the first time. I was only eight years old and everything was a big adventure. The bus was full of travellers and stopped at every village on the way. It rolled noisily down the mountain roads and turned many corners above narrow valleys until it got to the plain. That took four hours. On the plain I saw wide, flat fields. People were working in them. Some of them waved as we passed, and I waved back. Then at last we came to the town. It was never a big place, but to me it had more houses than there were stars in the sky. Adapted from Reason to Write. QUESTIONS I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer) Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. NO marks are given for only true or false. 1. It was a hard journey from the village to the big town. 2. The writer’s father went to the town to buy things. 3. The writer was still a child when his father took him to the town for the first time. 4. The bus took four hours to get from the village to the town. III. LEXICON / PHONETICS (2 POINTS): A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given. 5. Path on which travel occurs: 6. Abrupt. 7. People on a journey. 8. Move one’s hand to give a greeting. B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer) 1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as “way”/eɪ /. (0.5). 5. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as “three” /i:/. (0.25). 6. Write one word from the text that includes the underlined sound in “journey” /dʒ /. (0.25) III. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer) Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given. 1. They heard him shout for help. He 2. I would really like to be able to play the piano I wish 3. I think it would be a good idea for you to take the job. If 4. “Would you like to come round for dinner on Saturday?”, she asked me. She invited 5. In spite of having very little room to move, the animals seem quite happy. Although Write the correct question for the underlined words. 6. That took four hours. ...? IV. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS) Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic: A childhood memory