Examen resuelto de Inglés — Extraordinaria 2024

1. Say whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE according to the text. COPY the evidence from the text. No marks will be given without the evidence. (1.5 points)

El alumno debe responder bloque A1+A2+A3+A6 (texto sobre los osos polares) O bloque B1+B2+B3+B6 (texto sobre Mona y los tatuajes).

GRUPO A — Is it time to rethink the polar bear as a symbol of the climate crisis?

a) Sea ice is not crucial for the polar bear to find food.

b) The disagreement over the situation of the polar bear has not caused any problems between local hunters and scientists.

c) According to Prof. Derocher, there are as many potential situations for polar bears as there are populations.

GRUPO B — Who should stop, Mona or her mum?

a) Mona agreed not to alter her body anymore, but she continued doing it when she moved away to university.

b) Mona's body modifications are meaningless to her.

c) Mona is taking a break before getting more tattoos to avoid arguments with her mum.

2. ANSWER the questions below. COPY no more than 10 words and/or a number from the text to answer each question. (1.5 points)

GRUPO A — Polar bears

a) What is the most widely recognised environmental issue related to the climate crisis?

b) Compared to thirty years ago, how long does the sea ice in Svalbard last?

c) How do some experts consider the choice of the polar bear as the image of the climate crisis?

GRUPO B — Mona

a) What was Kate's reaction when her daughter had her first body modification?

b) What is Mona's attitude when her mother expresses concern about her job prospects due to her many tattoos and piercings?

c) How does Mona consider her mother's norms?

3. FIND a word or expression in the text that means... (1 point)

GRUPO A — Polar bears

a) alert (lines 1-7)

b) decrease (lines 8-18)

c) strong (lines 8-18)

d) someone who is always expecting bad things to happen (lines 8-18)

GRUPO B — Mona

a) very small (lines 1-7)

b) rather (lines 8-18)

c) concentrate (lines 8-18)

d) the ability to take decisions and act independently (lines 19-26)

4. READ this conversation and COMPLETE your part. Write the numbers (1-6) and complete each sentence on your exam paper. (1.5 points)

El alumno elige la conversación del GRUPO A o del GRUPO B.

GRUPO A — Your Grandparents' wedding anniversary

Your sibling: Hey, we need to plan something special for our Grandparents' 50th anniversary.
You: Yes, (1) ______
Your sibling: Oh, a surprise party! That's an excellent idea! Where should we start?
You: (2) ______
Your sibling: Fantastic. Since it's their 50th anniversary, a perfect theme for the party would be the 1950s. Don't you think so?
You: I love it! (3) ______
Your sibling: Great idea. And what about the music?
You: (4) ______
Your sibling: Sure, our grandparents will love to hear their favourite songs, especially Elvis Presley's ones.
You: Perfect and lastly (5) ______
Your sibling: Of course, we can ask for a special one from the bakery near home. Everybody says they're pretty good.
You: Well, (6) ______
Your sibling: Yes, that's it. I can't wait to see Nana and Grandpa's faces when they walk into the party.

GRUPO B — Telling your friend about a comment on your Instagram account

Your friend: Hi! Is everything alright? You look awful today.
You: (1) ______
Your friend: What's wrong?
You: (2) ______
Your friend: Did he write that?! On Instagram?! Everyone will read it! How could he do that?
You: (3) ______
Your friend: Ask him to delete it immediately.
You: (4) ______?
Your friend: I don't know but go and talk to him.
You: Do you think he'll want to talk to me and delete the comment if he's not answering my phone calls?
Your friend: Well, if he doesn't do it, you could talk to his parents.
You: (5) ______
Your friend: I hope you can solve this problem.
You: I hope so. Thanks for (6) ______

5. Read the following situations and WRITE what you would say in each one to show that you understand the context of the situation. Write between 10 and 25 words. (1.5 points)

El alumno elige el GRUPO A completo o el GRUPO B completo (sin combinar).

GRUPO A

a) Some of your classmates are requesting to change the date of the upcoming math exam. Express your discontent.

b) You got a ticket for Rosalia's concert but failed two subjects. As a result, your father is not permitting you to go. Convince him to change his mind.

c) Your friend doesn't want to go on the end-of-school-year trip. Persuade her to come with you.

GRUPO B

a) Your friend is using her mobile all the time. Advise her not to use it so much.

b) You are abroad and you have lost your flight to see your parents. Apologise for this.

c) Your mother does not want you to go to a party with your friends. Complain about it.

6. WRITE a composition of about 120-150 words on the following topic (3 points):

El alumno elige el tema del GRUPO A o del GRUPO B (mismo bloque que para preguntas 1, 2 y 3).

GRUPO A: What symbol should be used to represent the climate crisis? Give your opinion.

GRUPO B: Write an email to Mona expressing your opinion on modern body modifications.