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I In ng gl l s s

Los criterios generales de evaluacin tratarn de valorar de manera objetiva y sistemtica la madurez
acadmica y el grado de consecucin de los objetivos previstos para este nivel educativo en lengua inglesa.

Se valorar todo lo positivo que se encuentre en la prueba, apreciando, de manera general, la capacidad del
alumnado para comunicarse en ingls con una correccin gramatical y una riqueza lxica adecuadas a la competencia
curricular de 2 de Bachillerato.

Los criterios especficos de correccin sern los siguientes:

BLOQUE I: READING COMPREHENSION (hasta 2 puntos)

OBJETIVO: Valorar la comprensin de un texto escrito.

ESTRUCTURA: Este bloque consta de cuatro preguntas del tipo True / False a las que se deber responder de acuerdo
con la informacin contenida en el texto. Adems, se deber copiar el fragmento del texto que justifique la respuesta. Slo
una de las dos posibles respuestas ser la correcta en cada pregunta. Cada pregunta vale 0,5 puntos.

PUNTUACIN:
0,5 puntos
Si la respuesta est 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 est bien contestada y el fragmento copiado es ms extenso de lo necesario.
0 puntos
Si la eleccin entre True / False es correcta pero la parte copiada del texto no justifica la
eleccin.
Si la eleccin entre True / False no es correcta.
Si el fragmento copiado es mucho ms extenso de lo necesario.
Si no ha copiado ningn fragmento o, en vez de copiar, ha hecho referencia a lneas del
texto.
Si en vez de copiar el texto, contesta con sus propias palabras, aunque la respuesta sea
correcta.

OBSERVACIONES:

- No se penalizar a aquellos alumnos que cometan algn error ortogrfico al copiar el fragmento que justifica su respuesta.
- Aunque no se debe incluir ningn tipo de introduccin al fragmento de texto copiado, no se penalizar a quien lo haga.

BLOQUE II: En este bloque el alumnado tendr que contestar los dos apartados. (hasta dos puntos)

BLOQUE II.A.: LEXICON (hasta 1 punto)

OBJETIVO: Medir la comprensin del vocabulario utilizado en el texto que se facilita al alumno/a.

ESTRUCTURA: En este apartado se proponen cuatro palabras o definiciones cuyos sinnimos o trminos deben ser
localizados por el alumno/a en el texto. Cada pregunta vale 0,25 puntos.

PUNTUACIN:
0,25 puntos Si la respuesta es correcta.
0 puntos Si la respuesta no es correcta.

- Si hubiera ms de una respuesta por pregunta, slo se tendr en cuenta la primera.

BLOQUE II.B.: PHONETICS (hasta 1 punto)

OBJETIVO: Comprobar la percepcin por parte del alumno/a de los contrastes o similitudes existentes entre sonidos
caractersticos del ingls.

ESTRUCTURA: Aunque el enunciado de este apartado puede variar dependiendo de los fonemas que se tengan en
consideracin, el alumno/a tendr que encontrar cuatro respuestas. Cada pregunta vale 0,25 puntos.

PUNTUACIN:
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 ms de una respuesta por pregunta, slo se tendr en cuenta la primera.

BLOQUE III: USE OF ENGLISH (hasta 3 puntos)

OBJETIVO: El objetivo de este bloque es valorar el nivel consciente de utilizacin de los distintos componentes de la
competencia comunicativa. El conocimiento de la morfosintaxis deber conducir a la respuesta correcta.

ESTRUCTURA: Este bloque consta de 6 ejercicios de rephrasing. Cada pregunta vale 0,5 puntos.

PUNTUACIN:
0,5 puntos
Si la transformacin gramatical es correcta.
Si la transformacin gramatical es correcta pero hay algn fallo de poca importancia.
0,25 puntos
Si la transformacin gramatical es correcta pero hay algn fallo importante o ms de uno de
poca importancia.
0 puntos
Si la transformacin gramatical es correcta pero hay varios fallos importantes.
Si la transformacin gramatical no es correcta.

BLOQUE IV: COMPOSITION (hasta 3 puntos)

OBJETIVO: Valorar la expresin escrita en ingls del alumno/a.

ESTRUCTURA: Este bloque consta de una redaccin acerca de un tema propuesto.

PUNTUACIN:
Hasta
1,5 puntos
Dependern de la correccin lingstica y discursiva y de la complejidad desarrollada en la
redaccin.
Hasta
1,5 puntos
Dependern de la calidad de los contenidos, coherencia del ejercicio, ortografa, capacidad de
anlisis y desarrollo de argumentos personales y creativos.
0 puntos
Si la redaccin no se adecua al tema propuesto.
Si reproduce de manera continuada fragmentos que se puedan reconocer correspondientes a
textos elaborados, canciones, etc.

OBSERVACIONES:

- Se puntuar en tramos de 0,25 puntos.
- Los alumnos no sern penalizados por utilizar ms de 125 palabras o por quedarse cerca de las 100 palabras.
- Los errores repetidos se tendrn en cuenta una sola vez.
- A modo de orientacin, 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

AO

2004

EXMENES:

- 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: Ingls
No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningn otro material didctico.
Las preguntas debern ser respondidas en Ingls.
Duracin 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 Commonwealths aim is making money.
3. Health programmes are included in the Commonwealths 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

(a) Write two words from the text that have
the same sound as "umbrella" //.
(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 // or
voiceless // 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 didnt 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. Its possible that her boyfriend is coming to the wedding.
Her boyfriend .........................................................................................

5. Beth hasnt 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


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 communitys
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 Manhattans 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 Harlems African market on a quick, imaginary journey. After all, Little Senegal
already offers a real taste of America.

QUESTIONS


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 Manhattans shopping areas go to Harlem to buy false Rolex watches.


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?


B. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points


(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.


(d) Write two words from the text that have
the same diphthong sound as "make" /eI/.
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)


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.

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?


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
Europes 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


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.


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?


C. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points


(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.


(f) Write two words from the text that have
the same diphthong sound as "day" /eI/.
(g) Write a past form from the text that
sounds the same as "wanted" /Id/.
(0.25)
(h) Is the "-th-" pronounced voiced // or
voiceless // in "months"? (0.25)


13. Its such a pity you cant come along!
I wish ..............................................................................................

14. Bananas are more expensive than apples.
Apples .......................................................................................

15. In spite of her beauty, she doesnt have a boyfriend.
Although .........................................................................................

16. I last had flu five years ago.
I havent ..............................................................................................

17. Im sure shes telling lies.
She ..................................................................................................

18. The teenager in red has broken the window.
The window ........................................................................

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


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


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.


7. Where did the explosions take place?

8. What is the possible reason why Al-Qaeda terrorist group perpetrated the attack?


D. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points


(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

(i) Write two words from the text that have
(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)


19. Where is the nearest cinema, please?
Could you tell me .........................................................................

20. I havent seen your wife for a long time.
Its ........................................................................................................

21. He didnt 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, ...............................................................................

- .............................................................................................................
- Mary goes swimming twice a week.

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?

AO

2005

EXMENES:

- JUNIO
- SEPTIEMBRE
- RESERVA 1
- RESERVA 2


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


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.


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?



(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.


(a) Write two words from the text that have
(b) Write a past form from the text
that sounds the same as "wanted" /Id/.
(0.25)
(c) Is the "-n-" pronounced /n/ or // in
"averaging"? (0.25)


1. Although Orson was over seventy, he continued to cycle to work every day.
Despite ...................................................................................

2. I havent read a play by George Bernard Shaw for eight years.
It is .....................................................................................................

3. Perhaps it would be better to go out in the afternoon, Sharons mother said.
Sharons mother recommended ..........................................................

4. The fireman managed to rescue the child from the burning house.
The fireman was .................................................................................

5. The police dont oblige the suspects to say anything.
The suspects .........................................................................................

- ............................................................................................................
- My grandfather is eighty-two years old.

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?


THE EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING IN THE ARCTIC

Scientists say changes in the Earths 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

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.


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?



(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.


(c) Write two words from the text that have
the same diphthong sound as "five" /aI/.
(d) Which of the following words has the
same vowel sound as "sheep" /i:/?
1. Study, 2. Sea, 3. Bird (0.25)
voiceless /s/ in "scientists"? (0.25)


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 didnt 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 .....................................................................................


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.


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


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.


5. Why do hunters search the sea to harvest anemone fish?

6. What are the advantages of having fish kept at a farm?




(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).


(e) Write two words from the text that have
the same consonant sound as "ship" //.
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)
voiceless /s/ in "makes"? (0.25)


13. In my opinion, taking some exercise would be good for you.
You ...................................................................................................

14. The teacher didnt tell us the answer.
We .....................................................................................................

15. I last visited London fifteen years ago.
I havent .............................................................................................

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 .....................................................................................................


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?


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


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.


7. Do teachers play any role in the Marathon Kids programme?

8. What should children eat every day according to the Marathon Kids programme?


D. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points


(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.


(g) Write two words from the text that have
the same diphthong sound as "no" / /.
(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 // or
voiceless // in "month"? (0.25)


19. I am sorry I didnt remember your birthday.
I wish ...................................................................................

20. He told us: Dont 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 dont hurry up, you wont get tickets for the concert.
Unless .................................................................................................

- ............................................................................................................
- I have to wear a uniform whenever I work in front of the customers.


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?

AO

2006

EXMENES:

- JUNIO
- SEPTIEMBRE
- RESERVA 1
- RESERVA 2

Prueba de Aptitud para el Acceso a la Universidad (Bachillerato
L.O.G.S.E.)
No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningn otro material
didctico.

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
customers 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 Sinclairs 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

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.


1. From where did the creator of this English series take the idea?
2. Did the critics love the series at the beginning?



(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.


(a) Write two words from the text that include
the same vowel sound as "corn" /:/.
contains the sound) (0.5)
(b) Write two words from the text that include
the same sound as "responded" /Id/.


1. She hasnt enjoyed herself so much for years.
It is years .................................................................................

2. Im going to the theatre tomorrow, and Im really looking forward to it.
Im really looking ..............................................................................

3. Shes getting someone to mend the windows.
Shes having ........................................................................................

4. I thought it would be better than that.
Its not .................................................................................

5. Mary said to us Dont be late.
She told ............................................................................................

6. She made a lot of mistakes because she didnt study hard for the exam.
If she.


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.

L.O.G.S.E.)
didctico.

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 Gods 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

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 peoples sins.
8. Children in Puritan New England would stay at home instead of going to church.


3. Can you mention some examples of the strict Puritan code?

4. Did Puritans in New England believe in magic?



(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.


(c) Write two words from the text that include
the same diphthong sound as "day" /eI/.
(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
(0.25)


7. If your boyfriend doesnt arrive before eight, we will have to leave.
Unless .................................................................................

8. The children couldnt 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 didnt give us the ticket.
We ..................................................................................................

12. Al swims faster than Peter.
Peter ...............................................................................................


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?

L.O.G.S.E.)
didctico.

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 OMahony, 1
st
May 2005
QUESTIONS

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.


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?



(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.


(f) Write two words from the text that include
the same vowel sound as "tree" /i:/.
(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 // or
voiceless // in "threatened"? (0.25)


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, dont eat so many cakes!
You ................................................................................................

16. I am sorry I didnt work hard enough last year.
I wish .................................................................................

17. Although he was exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel.
Despite ............................................................................................

- .....................................................................................
- Gerard plays tennis twice a week.


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?

L.O.G.S.E.)
didctico.

THE RIGHT TO DIE
Ramn 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 Ramns 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," Ramn does not care to live
any longer and demands the right to die. He argues his point with great conviction.
Bardem and Alejandro Amenbar, the films director, do not believe everyone in
Sampedros position should die. This is simply the story of one man, they say.
Adapted from http://movies.yahoo.com

QUESTIONS

1. Ramn could move neither his arms nor his legs.
2. Sampedro could write messages by using a typewriter.
3. All the members of Ramns family agreed with his determination to die.
4. The details of Ramns death were carefully planned by himself.


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 Ramn
Sampedro should die?



(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.


(a) Write two words from the text that include
the same diphthong sound as "pie" /aI/.
(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
(0.25)


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 hadnt 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 cant go on holiday because I cant afford it.
If I ..................................................................................................

6. Despite the good weather, we stayed indoors.
Although ......................................................................................


Write a story about a person you know and say what you like and dont like about
him/her.

Everyone has the right to decide when and how to die. Do you agree with this
statement?

AO

2007

EXMENES:

- JUNIO
- SEPTIEMBRE
- RESERVA 1
- RESERVA 2

Pruebas de Acceso a Estudios Universitarios
(Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.)
No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningn otro
material didctico.
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
Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your
answer.

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)

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)

1. Her jokes are not as good as his. His jokes
2. It is possible that well be together soon. We
3. People speak English all over the world. English
4. I am sorry I didnt 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)

Describe a place where you have been on holiday.

Write about a funny incident which happened during your holidays.

material didctico.
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

answer.
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:


3. What is the intended message of Beijing 2008 to the rest of the world?
4. Why is there so much symbolism in Fuwa?
(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.
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 // in helping? (0.25)


6. I saw Frank two months ago. I havent
7. He forgot to phone his wife yesterday. He didnt remember
8. They are servicing my new car next week. I
9. If we dont 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.
.?


Would you like to be an Olympic athlete? Why?/ Why not?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of practising some sport?

material didctico.
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

answer.
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:


5. What are two of the symptoms of colon cancer?
6. What does colonoscopy involve?

(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.

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 edpronounced /Id/, /t/ or /d/ in detected? (0.25)


12. That womans 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


What would you like to do in the future?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a doctor?

material didctico.
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

answer.
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:


7. What do the new guidelines on school uniforms in Bradford say?
8. Are British Muslims happy with the prohibition on veils?

(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.

"day" /eI /. (0.5)
11. Which of the following words has the same sound as "earn" /:/. (0.25)
1. Girl, 2. Wear, 3. Efforts
12. Is the s pronounced /s/ or /z/ in veils? (0.25)


17. The film is not as good as the novel. The novel
18. The hairdresser cut my hair last week. I
19. Lets 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 havent seen a good movie for ages. Its
words: John bought a new Rolls Royce.
.?


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?

AO

2008
EXMENES:

- JUNIO
- SEPTIEMBRE
- RESERVA 1
- RESERVA 2

material didctico.

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 UCLAs 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

Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evi dence from the text to support your
answer.
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.



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?
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.
1. Write two plural nouns from the text that include the same final sound as
"lovers" /z /. (0.5)
"May" /eI/. (0.5)


1. I havent got any e-mails from him for two months. I last
2. Why dont you call me tomorrow? he said. He suggested
3. The doctor is testing my eyes next Friday. I
4. Ive never seen such a beautiful mosque. This is the
5. He forgot my birthday. Therefore, he didnt call me. If he
6. People are allowed to smoke in this bar. People


What would be your ideal pet? Why?

Write a pet-related story.

material didctico.

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 mens 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 Shusters
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

answer.

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 wifes mother.



1. What are the differences between male and female humour?
2. Does the male humour change when men get older? Why?

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 someones life that they spend doing their job.

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)


1. This is the man. His job is very dangerous. This is
2. The engineer has repaired my television. Ive
3. She gave up going to French lessons. She stopped
4. I regretted having hit the dog on the head. I wish
5. Im not as good at English as you are. You
words:
The policeman knew where the thief was hidden.
?


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?

material didctico.

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 McDonalds and Starbucks. This
figure makes up almost ten percent of all the restaurants in the city. The citys
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 mealsand these choices will lead to a lower
rate of obesity." New Yorks 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 McDonalds and Kentucky
Fried Chicken were desperate to keep that information out of the hands of
their customers.

Adapted from http://www.bbcnews.com

QUESTIONS

answer.
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. McDonalds wants to keep quiet about calorie information.


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?
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.
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)

1. She started drinking too much alcohol three years
ago.
She has
2. I dont have a computer so I cant 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


Describe your favourite restaurants and/ or meals.

In your opinion, what are the main health problems in your country?

material didctico.

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

answer.

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.



1. What kind of places do hikers like?
2. Why should some hikers learn about endangered animals?

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.

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 // in hiking? (0.25)
3. Is the -ed pronounced /t/, /d/ or /Id/ in considered"? (0.25)


1. This is the place. We last had coffee together here. This is
2. I love German. Unfortunately, I cant speak it fluently. I wish
3. As he hadnt 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
words:
I spent my holidays in France.
?


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?

AO

2009
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- JUNIO
- SEPTIEMBRE
- RESERVA 1
- RESERVA 2

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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 Indias 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 worlds biggest night.
Slumdog Millionairedirector 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 couldnt wait to
arrive in L.A. She told the reporters she wasnt 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)
answer.
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 cant
pay for their education.

A. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 poi nts for each correct answer)

1. Is the childrens 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)
1. Very poor areas of a city.
2. Questions in order to find information.
3. To provide the money for.
4. Frightened, afraid.
1. Write two words from the text that includes the same sound as page" /e/.
(0.5)
2. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as "church /t/.
(0.25)
3. Is the -edpronounced /t/, /d/ or /id/ in filmed? (0.25)

1. She will post you the documents on Monday morning. The documents
2. I broke my leg last week. I wont be in the dance
competition tonight.
If I
3. Its two years since I had a puncture. I havent
4. Who has been using my computer?, asked Tom. Tom
5. Marks wife was wearing a dress last night. It was
beautiful.
The dress
The police saw her with the suspect after the robbery
?


What is it like to be a famous person?

Explain what your favourite films are and why.

material didctico.

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

answer.

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.


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?

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"
/a/. (0.25)
2. Write one word from the text that includes the same vowel sound as "see" /i:/.
(0.25)
3. Is the thin althoughpronounced // or //? (0.25)
4. Is the -edin limitedpronounced /t/, /d/ or /Id/? (0.25)


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 ...
The children were playing on the beach.
?


How does terrorism affect our lives?
What places would you like to visit as a tourist?

material didctico.

ST VALENTINES DAY

It is that time of the year when couples show their love for each other by
sending cards, flowers and chocolates. But Valentines 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 Valentines 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.
Valentines 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 Valentines Day
gather to eat noodles and show sympathy for each other. Valentines cards
can also be used for less than romantic purposes. Police in the UK city of
Liverpool send Valentines cards to criminals who failed to appear in court or
have not paid fines.

QUESTIONS

answer.

1. On Valentines Day it is popular to give flowers as a present in the United
States.
2. The very first Valentines card was sent over 500 years ago.
3. Disappointed Korean men who have received no Valentines cards eat a
special dish on April 14
th
.
4. Lonely policemen in Liverpool look for love by sending Valentines cards.



1. What do people do on St Valentines Day?
2. Is St Valentines Day celebrated in the same way all over the world?

1. Feeling of love for someone.
2. Put in jail.
3. Traditional for somebody to do.
4. People who commit crimes.

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 // in sending? (0.25)
4. Is the -edpronounced /t/, /d/ or /Id/ in believed"? (0.25)


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 cant help you. I wish
3. As he didnt pass the exam, his mother got angry. His mother
4. Your holidays are longer than mine! My holidays
5. Dont shout at me!, J ohn told Stephens. J ohn told ..
Mary visited her uncle yesterday.
?

What are the characteristics of your ideal friend?

In your opinion, why is divorce increasing in our society?

material didctico.

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.


QUESTIONS

answer.

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 dont know they have HIV, they are more likely to pass the
disease on to other people.



1. What do doctors from Europe and Central Asia advise people?
2. Why are early diagnosis and testing so important?

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.

1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as "see" /i:/. (0.50)
2. Is the final -s-in professionalsvoiced /z/ or voiceless /s/? (0.25)
3. Is the -edpronounced /t/, /d/ or /Id/ in affected"? (0.25)


1. Where is the nearest cinema, please?, she asked She asked
2. I havent seen your husband for ages. It is
3. He didnt revise for the test so he failed. If
4. Im sorry I didnt send you the letter, she said. She apologised
5. I have to phone my mother tomorrow. I mustnt forget. I must
Write the correct question for the underlined words:
J ohn went to London last week.
?


What would you like to do in the future?
In your opinion, what is the best way to solve the world-wide AIDS crisis?

AO

2010
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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.


QUESTIONS

I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct
answer)
answer.
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)
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" /i/. (0.5)
2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as "church /t/.
(0.5)

1. New York is bigger than Madrid. Madrid is not
2. Why dont we have lunch together, Carol? Lets
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
Joes father is an expert climber.
?


Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on the following topic:

The importance of grandparents to their grandchildren.


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 Buijsses
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."


QUESTIONS

answer)
answer.
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):
5. Discovered.
6. Reduced.
7. Specialists.
8. Use instead.
1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as mouth" /a/.
(0.5)
2. Is the -ed pronounced /t/, /d/ or /d/ in called. (0.25)
3. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as sharp" /:/.
(0.25)

1. If you dont explain the situation to her, she wont
understand.
Unless
2. "I'm late because I missed the bus" she said. She said
3. People say that nuclear power stations are
dangerous.
Its
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
It takes three hours to get to London from here.
?



A healthy diet.

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

answer)
answer.
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.
1. Forbidden. Banned
2. Incites. Encourages
3. Defend yourself against. Stand up
4. Makes someone feel fear. Frightens
1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as take" /e/.
(0.5). makers, game, players, take, baseball.
2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as "needed /d/.
(0.5). decided, directed, bullied, complicated.

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
hadnt 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?


Write your opinion on computer games.

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 theres a lot more to the festival than just music. There are 300 food stalls
selling exotic international food, so you wont go hungry. Theres theatre and
arts and crafts, too.
You can sing and dance or you can just watch. But theres 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

answer)
answer.
1. The carnival happens every two years.
2. It isnt difficult to buy food at the carnival.
3. The food stalls sell international food.
5. Enjoy.
6. Big.
7. Entertain people by dancing, singing, acting or playing music.
8. Slogan.
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 /:/. (0.5)

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. Id rather...
8. They didnt have much money. They didnt go to
Notting Hill Carnival.
If they
9. Why dont we go to Notting Hill Carnival? Mary suggested...
10. John repaired my computer. I...
words:
Peter went to Notting Hill Festival last year.
?



Describe your favourite festival.

4. The Notting Hill Carnival is a small West Indian event.


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 Japans music charts, will appear on a
popular Japanese TV show on New Years 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 Britains
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.


QUESTIONS

answer)
answer.
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 cant quite believe how successful she has been this year.
1. Fame.
2. Infrequent.
3. Shocked.
4. Totally.
1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as same" /e/.
(0.5)
2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as "fish //. (0.5)

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 isnt necessary for you to buy me a present. You
5. It had been a busy day. He wasnt tired. Although
Sarah goes to the gym three times a week.
?



What do you think about TV programmes such as Big Brother or similar?


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.


QUESTIONS

answer)
answer.
5. Most Haitians were having their breakfast when the earthquake hit.
6. The article says Haitis 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.
5. Destruction.
6. Enormous.
7. Dead and injured.
8. Help.
3. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as hut" //. (0.5)
2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as "joke /d/. (0.5)

7. Children are not allowed to play ball games here. Children
8. It was a lovely holiday. Wed 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 dont we stay in? Sam
words:
She didnt realize until the following day.
?



Imagine that your town has been hit by a natural disaster. What would you
do?

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
dont continues to widen, those without access will get left behind and miss
out on many opportunities, especially in their careers.

QUESTIONS

answer)
answer.
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.
1. Represent.
2. Homes.
3. Increased.
4. Considerable.
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 /:/. (0.5)

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 havent been to the cinema for a long time. Its
5. If Greece doesnt meet the conditions of fiscal
consolidation and structural reform, the IMF will cut off
financial support.
Unless
I have paddle lessons three times a week.
?



Is Internet making it easier for people to communicate with one another?


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

answer)
answer.
5. Alfie McKenzie voted Tory.
6. Alfies mum wanted him to vote.
7. Alfie McKenzie is not interested in politics.
8. Alfie McKenzie received a polling card.
5. Revealed in private.
6. Discovered.
7. Distrust.
8. Get.
sound in needed" /d / (0.5)
sound in from //. (0.5)

7. The police are looking into the case. The case...
8. Alfies mum had asked him not to vote. Alfie,
9. If you dont hurry up, we will be late. Unless...
10. I havent been to the cinema for four years. It is...
11. I thought it would be cheaper than that. Its not...
words:
Alfie went to his local polling station before school on
Thursday.
...?



Do you trust politicians?.

AO

2011
EXMENES:

- JUNIO
- SEPTIEMBRE
- RESERVA 1
- RESERVA 2

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PROPUESTA A

2011 TO BE THE BEST YEAR EVER

Futurologists and experts who study New Years 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.
Its 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 Years resolutions this year. According to a
New Years 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
peoples lists.


QUESTIONS

answer)
answer.
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 Years resolutions include studying English.
1. Specialists.
2. A few.
3. Rather than.
4. Appeared.
1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as time" /a/.
(0.5)
2. Is the -ed pronounced /t/, /d/ or /d/ in awaited? (0.25)
3. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as edge" //.
(0.25)

1. The boy isnt tall enough to reach the medicine
cabinet.
The boy is
2. Im sorry that I have read the diary, Doris said. Doris apologised
3. Look after your health Bob, or youll have problems
with it.
If Bob
4. The atmosphere is made up of various gases. Various gases
5. Im sure that somebody has taken my wallet. Somebody must
She heard some voices coming from the kitchen.
?



How was 2010 for you?

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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.


QUESTIONS

answer)
answer.
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.
1. Mainly.
2. Frightening.
3. In danger.
4. Calculate.
1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as
thing" //. (0.5)
2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as
know" //. (0.5)

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
words:
Shes practised karate since she was a kid.
?



Being poor is a problem with no solution. Do you agree?

material didctico.

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
childrens mental health. Report co-author Gwenn OKeefe 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 whats 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.


QUESTIONS

answer)
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.
1. Happening.
2. Harassment via the web.
3. Feeling depressed.
4. Access.
1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as interaction / /
(0.5).
2. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as in world / :/.
(0.25).
3. Write one word from the text that includes the underlined sound in created
/ d/. (0.25)

1. That womans son is my boyfriend. That is...
2. She forgot to do her homework. She...
3. My computer is being repaired. I...
4. I didnt log on because I didnt know you were online. If...
5. The police managed to arrest the burglar. The police...
6. She reads her email everyday.
...?


How important are social media sites to you?

material didctico.

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 camels
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 Hakims 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

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 wouldnt eat his meat unless the other sheiks shared it
with him.

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
1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as the
underlined sound in man" / / (0.5)
2. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as the
underlined sound in thought / :/. (0.25)
3. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as the
underlined sound in the //. (0.25).

1. Hakim offered Maura some of the most tender and
tasty meat
Maura...
2. I wont eat the meat if you cant 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
...?



Describe your ideal boyfriend/girlfriend.

material didctico.

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

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.
1. A student who is studying for their first degree at college or university.
2. To take into account.
3. Accommodation.
4. Credit.
1. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as mouth"
/a/. (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"
//. (0.5)

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 dont 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
words:
I took some books and a DVD from the library
yesterday.
?



What are some qualities of a good student?

material didctico.

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.

Its also important to focus on health because it's not all about losing weight but about
being healthy. You may find that its 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

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 youre trying to lose weight.
1. Activities.
2. Help.
3. Concentrate.
4. Rapid.
1. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as run"
//. (0.5)

2. Which sound does although include, // or //. (0.25)
3. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as same"
/e/. (0.5)

1. Ive never seen such a wonderful group
of people.
Its 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
didnt get the job.
Although
4. You shouldnt 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.
?


Do you think everybody should practise sports?

material didctico.
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

1. India has a limited number of computer programmers.
2. Nowadays, Godrejs plant is producing 50,000 typewriters a year.
3. Electricity supplies in India are not reliable.
4. Godrejs Mumbai plant makes fridges.
1. Large numbers of.
2. Fallen severely, become very low in numbers.
3. Available for sale.
4. The most popular and successful time of.
2. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as day /e /
3. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as son / /
4. Write one word from the text that includes the same sound as the underlined
sound in jam /d /

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.
...?



How are new technologies changing our habits?

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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

answer)
answer.
1. It was a hard journey from the village to the big town.
2. The writers 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.

5. Path on which travel occurs:
6. Abrupt.
7. People on a journey.
8. Move ones hand to give a greeting.
1. Write two words from the text that include the same sound as way/e /.
(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
/d /. (0.25)

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
6. That took four hours.
...?


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