Anglès, PAU 2025 de Catalunya: l’examen de juny (sèrie 1) resolt

L’examen de juny (sèrie 1) d’Anglès de la PAU de Catalunya del 2025, sencer: els tres exercicis tal com van sortir. A la comprensió oral, l’àudio oficial i l’opció correcta de cada pregunta amb la seva explicació; a la lectura, una resposta model de cada pregunta oberta amb el que accepta la pauta; i a la redacció, una redacció model per cada opció, amb els quatre criteris explicats. A l’exercici 3 es triava una de les dues preguntes, la 3.1 o la 3.2: les tens resoltes totes.

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Explicacions i respostes model d’EducaIA. La pauta del 2025 dona l’opció correcta de les 8 preguntes de la comprensió oral i la transcripció completa de l’àudio, diverses formulacions vàlides de cada pregunta oberta de la lectura i el repartiment dels 4 punts de la redacció en quatre criteris (gramàtica, vocabulari i ortografia, cohesió, adequació i coherència); no dona cap redacció model.

Què hi entrava, en punts

Els punts de cada apartat, sumats pel tema que pregunta. El que es triava dins de l’exercici 3 va a part, ratllat.

Instruccions de l’examen The exam consists of THREE mandatory parts. In the first part, listening comprehension is assessed through 8 multiple choice questions. It is worth 3 points. In the second part, reading comprehension is assessed through 6 open-ended questions. It is worth 3 points. In the third part, written expression is assessed. Here, you may choose ONE of the two given options. It is worth 4 points.

Els exercicis de l’examen

2025Convocatòria ordinària · Sèrie 1 · Exercici 1Part 1: Listening comprehension, an interview about Uluru

3 puntsCoincideix amb la pautaTemes: Comprensió oral
Enunciat oficial
Enunciat oficialAquest examen només es va publicar en anglès.

ULURU: EXPLORING THE HEART AND SPIRIT OF AUSTRALIA

In this radio programme you are going to hear some new words. Read and listen to them. Make sure you know what they mean.

sandstone: pedra arenosa / piedra arenisca
layers: capes / capas
tilted: inclinat / inclinado
hue: tonalitat / tonalidad

Ready?
Now read the questions on the following page. Read them carefully before listening to the radio programme.

[Now listen to the interview.]

QUESTIONS

Choose the best answer according to the recording. Only ONE answer is correct.

[3 points: 0.375 points for each correct answer. Wrong answers will be penalized by deducting 0.125 points. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.]

1.1 Why is Uluru considered sacred by the Anangu people?

[0.375 points]

1.2 Why do the Anangu discourage ascending Uluru?

[0.375 points]

1.3 According to Chris Wood, how did Uluru form?

[0.375 points]

1.4 Why is Uluru red?

[0.375 points]

1.5 When is the worst time to visit Uluru?

[0.375 points]

1.6 What safety precautions are important when visiting Uluru?

[0.375 points]

1.7 What does the Uluru Cultural Center offer visitors?

[0.375 points]

1.8 What surprises visitors about Uluru’s surroundings?

[0.375 points]

Àudio oficial

Àudio oficial de la comprensió oral: Generalitat de Catalunya, Eureka, biblioteca digital (registre 810). Llicència CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Registre a Eureka

Tria la teva opció i obre la resposta per comparar-la.

1.10,375 punts

  1. a) It is made of a rare type of sandstone.
  2. b) It holds deep connections to their Tjukurpa, or belief system.
  3. c) It is the deepest natural formation in Australia.
  4. d) It was used as a meeting point for caretakers.
  1. a) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: la roca és d’arenisca («Uluru is made of arkose sandstone»), però no diu que sigui rara ni que per això sigui sagrada.

  2. b) Correcta

    El doctor Wood explica que per als anangu l’Uluru és més que una formació natural: «it’s deeply tied to their Tjukurpa», és a dir, al seu sistema de creences i lleis. És la segona opció.

  3. c) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: el periodista la presenta com «one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks», però ningú no diu que sigui la formació natural més profunda.

  4. d) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: els anangu es veuen com a cuidadors («The Anangu see themselves as caretakers of Uluru»), però no es parla d’un punt de trobada.

1.20,375 punts

  1. a) It poses significant risks to visitors.
  2. b) They encourage exploring other cultural experiences instead.
  3. c) They think it violates the sacred meaning of the site.
  4. d) There are no established trails to follow.
  1. a) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: no presenta la pujada com un perill; els consells de seguretat que dona (l’aigua, el sol) valen per a qualsevol visita.

  2. b) Descartada

    És el que proposen en lloc de pujar («they encourage visitors to explore the base»), no el motiu pel qual ho desaconsellen.

  3. c) Correcta

    Segons el doctor Wood, els anangu creuen que «climbing it disrespects its sacred nature»: pujar-hi falta al respecte al caràcter sagrat del lloc. És la tercera opció.

  4. d) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: no esmenta que manquin camins per pujar-hi.

1.30,375 punts

  1. a) In the same way as the Himalayas.
  2. b) Through the erosion of a mountain range.
  3. c) Through the petrification of an ancient sea.
  4. d) From the gradual accumulation of desert sand.
  1. a) Descartada

    Només compara la mida: la serralada original era «similar in size to the Himalayas», però no diu que l’Uluru es formés igual que elles.

  2. b) Correcta

    El doctor Wood explica que l’Uluru formava part d’una serralada enorme i que «the mountains eroded, and rivers carried sand and gravel to the base»; amb aquest material es va formar la roca. És la segona opció.

  3. c) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: no esmenta cap mar antic ni res que es petrifiqués.

  4. d) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: la sorra no es va acumular en un desert, la van dur els rius des d’unes muntanyes que s’erosionaven; el desert només surt quan parla del clima i del paisatge d’avui.

1.40,375 punts

  1. a) It contains copper minerals.
  2. b) The sandstone oxidizes when in contact to the air.
  3. c) It is actually grey, not red.
  4. d) The soil around it stains the rock.
  1. a) Descartada

    L’àudio parla de ferro, no de coure: «the iron minerals in the rock».

  2. b) Correcta

    El doctor Wood explica que el vermell ve de l’oxidació del ferro de la roca: «When the sandstone is exposed to the air, the iron reacts with oxygen». És la segona opció.

  3. c) Descartada

    Només és grisa la roca de sota, la que «hasn’t been exposed to the atmosphere»; la superfície és vermella per l’oxidació.

  4. d) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: no esmenta el sòl; el color ve de l’oxidació del ferro de la roca mateixa.

1.50,375 punts

  1. a) December to February.
  2. b) June to August.
  3. c) March to May.
  4. d) September to November.
  1. a) Correcta

    El doctor Wood diu que l’estiu és massa calorós per visitar-lo: «Summer, from December to February, is far too hot». És la primera opció.

  2. b) Descartada

    És l’època més popular per visitar-lo («Winter, from June to August, is the most popular time»), no la pitjor.

  3. c) Descartada

    No és la pitjor època: de març a maig és la tardor a Austràlia, i de la primavera i la tardor diu «Spring and autumn are much better».

  4. d) Descartada

    No és la pitjor època: de setembre a novembre és la primavera a Austràlia, i d’aquestes estacions diu que són «also great for visiting».

1.60,375 punts

  1. a) Avoiding interactions with local wildlife.
  2. b) Drinking water and using sun protection.
  3. c) Hiring a ranger or tour guide.
  4. d) Avoiding travel in the winter months.
  1. a) Descartada

    Entre els seus consells hi ha «Stick to marked paths, respect wildlife, and pay attention to park signals», que és respectar els animals, no evitar tota interacció amb ells.

  2. b) Correcta

    Preguntat per la seguretat, el doctor Wood recomana dues coses: portar sempre aigua («always carry water when walking or driving») i protegir-se del sol («Protect yourself from the sun with a hat, sunscreen, and lightweight clothing»). És la segona opció.

  3. c) Descartada

    No recomana contractar ningú: diu que la zona disposa de «facilities, rangers, and maps» que ajuden els visitants.

  4. d) Descartada

    Diu el contrari de l’hivern: de juny a agost és «the most popular time» per anar-hi.

1.70,375 punts

  1. a) Accommodation for overnight stays.
  2. b) Guided tours of the rock base.
  3. c) Insights into Anangu culture.
  4. d) Spiritual support.
  1. a) Descartada

    Diu el contrari: «You cannot stay there overnight».

  2. b) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista que aquestes visites recorrin la base de la roca: només diu que les dirigeixen guies locals que «share stories and traditions».

  3. c) Correcta

    Preguntat per com conèixer la cultura anangu, el doctor Wood diu que el centre cultural «offers displays, videos, and artworks that explain the Anangu way of life». És la tercera opció.

  4. d) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: l’espiritual és el paisatge («a living, spiritual landscape»), no un servei del centre.

1.80,375 punts

  1. a) The absence of vegetation.
  2. b) The many caves, waterholes, and wildlife.
  3. c) The availability of tourist shops and restaurants.
  4. d) The lack of walking paths around the base.
  1. a) Descartada

    Diu el contrari: en el passeig per la base es veuen «its unique patterns, plants, and wildlife».

  2. b) Correcta

    El doctor Wood diu que a molta gent la sorprèn el que hi ha al voltant: «Many are surprised by the variety of things to see and do around the rock», i en posa un exemple: «Uluru has many caves and waterholes». És la segona opció.

  3. c) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: no esmenta botigues ni restaurants, i de l’Uluru diu que és «so much more than a tourist attraction».

  4. d) Descartada

    Diu el contrari: hi ha un recorregut d’uns deu quilòmetres, «The base walk, which is about 10 kilometers long».

Transcripció oficial de l’àudio

Journalist: Welcome to our program! Today we’re joined by Dr. Cris Wood, a geologist and expert on Uluru, one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks. Thank you for being here, Dr. Wood.

Dr. Wood: Thank you for having me. It’s great to share the story of such an incredible place.

Journalist: Uluru is famous worldwide for its striking appearance, but why is it considered so special by the Aboriginal people?

Dr. Wood: Uluru is a sacred site for the Anangu people, the traditional custodians of the land. To them, it’s more than a natural formation; it’s deeply tied to their Tjukurpa, which is their system of beliefs and laws. Tjukurpa includes the creation of stories that explain how the land and its features came to be. Many parts of Uluru, including its caves and waterholes, are connected to these stories. The Anangu see themselves as caretakers of Uluru, and they ask visitors to respect their traditions when visiting.

Journalist: One of those traditions includes discouraging people from climbing the rock, which surprises many visitors. Why is climbing considered disrespectful?

Dr. Wood: For the Anangu, Uluru is a place of spiritual significance. They believe that climbing it disrespects its sacred nature. Traditionally, they don’t climb it themselves. Instead, they encourage visitors to explore the base, visit waterholes, and learn about their culture at the cultural center. Climbing used to be popular, but now many people understand the importance of respecting indigenous beliefs and choose not to climb.

Journalist: Uluru is also a geological marvel. Could you tell us more about how it was formed?

Dr. Wood: Certainly! Uluru’s story began about 550 million years ago. Back then, it was part of a massive mountain range called the Petermann Ranges, which were similar in size to the Himalayas. Over time, the mountains eroded, and rivers carried sand and gravel to the base. This material eventually formed two iconic landmarks: Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Uluru is made of arkose sandstone, which is rich in feldspar crystals. It’s incredibly durable because the sand wasn’t transported far, so it didn’t undergo much erosion. Over millions of years, geological forces tilted the rock layers vertically, which is why we see those striking lines on Uluru’s surface today.

Journalist: The red color of Uluru is so distinctive. What causes it?

Dr. Wood: The red colour comes from oxidation, or rusting, of the iron minerals in the rock. When the sandstone is exposed to the air, the iron reacts with oxygen, giving it that beautiful red hue. Interestingly, the rock underneath, which hasn’t been exposed to the atmosphere, is actually grey.

Journalist: The Red Centre is known for its harsh conditions. What’s the best way for visitors to explore Uluru and its surroundings?

Dr. Wood: The best way is by car. You can hire a vehicle at Ayers Rock Airport and drive around the area, including Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and the nearby town of Yulara. Driving gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace. While there is a shuttle bus in Yulara township, it doesn’t operate within the national park. Beyond Uluru, many of the Northern Territory’s attractions are accessible by well-maintained roads, whether you’re in a regular car, campervan, or a four-by-four.

Journalist: Speaking of visiting, when is the best time of year to see Uluru?

Dr. Wood: Winter, from June to August, is the most popular time. The days are crisp and cool, making it perfect for outdoor activities. Summer, from December to February, is far too hot, with daytime temperatures often exceeding 40°C. Spring and autumn are much better with warm days and cooler evenings, so they’re also great for visiting. No matter the season, it’s essential to plan for the desert climate, which can have extreme temperature changes between day and night.

Journalist: Are there any safety tips you’d recommend for visitors?

Dr. Wood: Absolutely. Stay hydrated, as the desert air is very dry, and always carry water when walking or driving. Protect yourself from the sun with a hat, sunscreen, and lightweight clothing. It’s also important to check the weather before heading out, as conditions can change quickly. Stick to marked paths, respect wildlife, and pay attention to park signals. Luckily, the area around Uluru and Yulara is well-equipped with facilities, rangers, and maps to help visitors stay safe.

Journalist: What do you recommend for visitors who want to learn more about the Anangu culture?

Dr. Wood: The cultural centre near Uluru is an excellent place to start. You cannot stay there overnight, but it offers displays, videos, and artworks that explain the Anangu way of life and their connection to the land. Visitors can also join guided tours led by local guides who share stories and traditions. These experiences help people understand why Uluru is so much more than a tourist attraction—it’s a living, spiritual landscape.

Journalist: What’s something people often don’t expect about visiting Uluru?

Dr. Wood: Many are surprised by the variety of things to see and do around the rock. For instance, Uluru has many caves and waterholes, which are beautiful and have cultural significance. The base walk, which is about 10 kilometers long, lets visitors see the rock up close, including its unique patterns, plants, and wildlife. It’s also a great way to experience the changing colors of Uluru at sunrise or sunset. These colors are breathtaking and truly unforgettable.

Journalist: Finally, why do you think Uluru leaves such a lasting impression on people?

Dr. Wood: Uluru is a place where natural beauty meets deep cultural history. Its size and color are striking, but it’s the stories and significance behind it that make it truly special. Many visitors say they feel a strong connection to the land when they visit. Whether it’s the spirituality, the geology, or the quiet majesty of the desert, Uluru has a way of staying with you long after you’ve left.

Journalist: Thank you, Dr. Wood, for sharing your insights. Uluru sounds like a destination that offers both natural wonder and cultural depth.

Dr. Wood: It really is. Thank you for having me!

Adapted from:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9t6kYpYnX4

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2017-06-27/how-did-uluru-and-kata-tjuta-form/8572068

Enunciat: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU d’Anglès 2025, convocatòria ordinària. La imatge és l’examen oficial tal qual i el text el reprodueix; les explicacions i les respostes model són d’EducaIA. Consultat el 7 de novembre de 2026; el document no declara data d’última actualització.

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2025Convocatòria ordinària · Sèrie 1 · Exercici 2Part 2: Reading comprehension, tipping in the United States

3 puntsCobreix totes les idees de la pautaTemes: Comprensió escrita amb preguntes obertes
Enunciat oficial
Enunciat oficialAquest examen només es va publicar en anglès.

TIPPING IS MORE CONFUSING THAN EVER. HERE’S HOW TO HANDLE IT

Tipping has never been more confusing. Americans might always have disagreed on exactly how much to tip—20, 15, 10 percent?—but they generally knew where to do it. Now, tipping screens are popping up on iPads practically everywhere, and politicians are making things even harder by trying to adjust the laws around tipping.

[5] Americans have been leaving a little extra with the bill for pretty much as long as the country has existed. But the practice really only took off after the Civil War, when travelers abroad brought the custom home to pay formerly enslaved black people, many of whom worked for a pittance as porters for the Pullman Company. Eventually, when restaurants took off as an industry separate from hotels and boarding places, gratuity became popular there, too. [10] When minimum wage laws arrived with the New Deal, it made sense to legislators to exempt workers in professions where the expected tips would account for the difference. Similar thinking held when Congress created the “tip credit” system in the 1960s: allowing businesses to pay tipped personnel a subminimum wage only as long as tips brought their earnings to or above the minimum.

[15] From there, tipping culture perpetuated itself. Americans know restaurant workers or, to a lesser extent, carwashers and hairdressers, legally don’t take home enough money without tips, so the expectation that people will tip them has become customary. And as long as Americans keep tipping, the law can stay the same. Only recently, this status quo has become unstable. The laws started to change in the 2010s, when some cities, including D.C., and several states [20] decided to experiment with cancelling the tip credit. Meanwhile, Congress passed legislation in 2018 allowing restaurants that pay servers the statutory minimum to redistribute any tips those employees do receive to back-of-house staff. Norms have changed, too, in more recent years—but in the opposite direction. Seventy-two percent of Americans said in a 2023 survey that they believe tips are expected in more places. That’s thanks in part to the dawn of the digital [25] payment era: pressing “no” on an iPad tip screen feels a lot ruder than neglecting to toss a dollar in a glass jar.

There’s plenty of reasons to wish tipping would disappear altogether. People’s tips might depend on how they look rather than the quality of their service. The unpredictability of pay—a rainy night likely means a lighter wallet—means undue financial stress for the tipped [30] worker. Cooks and dishwashers also end up worse off than servers, especially at higher-end establishments, regardless of skill. On the other hand, research suggests the existence of tipping may yield better service, at least here in the United States. And many restaurants have struggled to support themselves without the flexibility the system allows them. In short, tipping probably isn’t going to disappear anytime soon, and something like the status quo is not necessarily bad.

[35] Where does that leave customers? One principle is simple: Where there’s a subminimum wage, tip. The second factor to consider is more complicated and more personal: tip when someone is doing you a service that’s worth more to you than the person serving you is getting for it. Maybe that is someone doing an average job in an above-average way—a locksmith who spends hours in the cold to let you in your house, or a barista with a flair for latte art. Or maybe [40] it’s someone doing unpleasant work for very little—hotel cleaning staff remedying a big mess. What kind of tipper are you?

Text adapted from an article by David Shipley. The Washington Post [online] (September 23, 2024)

pittance: misèria / miseria
toss: llençar / lanzar

QUESTIONS

Answer the questions below using complete sentences. You may use fragments from the text unless specified not to do so.

[3 points: 0.5 points for each correct answer. Up to 0.3 points might be deducted from the total mark for lack of intelligibility in the answers provided.]

2.1 When and how did the practice of tipping start in America?

[0.5 points]

2.2 Find a sentence in the text that corresponds to the following rewritten/paraphrased sentence: “Since the early days of the United States, people have routinely added a small bonus to their payments.”

[0.5 points]

2.3 Explain the tip credit system that was created in the 1960s IN YOUR OWN WORDS. You may use the words pay, minimum and businesses.

[0.5 points]

2.4 Why are tips believed to be expected in more places now?

[0.5 points]

2.5 Rewrite/paraphrase the sentence: “People’s tips might depend on how they look rather than the quality of their service” (lines 27-28). You may keep grammatical words (i.e. the, might, their, how, etc.) and the following words: tips, service.

[0.5 points]

2.6 Explain IN YOUR OWN WORDS the second factor customers should consider when deciding whether to tip or not.

[0.5 points]

Escriu la teva resposta i compara-la amb la de la pauta: marca el que tenia la teva.

2.10,5 punts

La resposta model

Tipping spread after the Civil War, when Americans who had been abroad brought the habit home and used it to reward formerly enslaved Black workers, many of whom had badly paid jobs as Pullman porters.

El que puntua la pauta

0,5 punts. La pauta no reparteix idea per idea els punts del contingut d’aquest apartat.

Demana dues dades, quan i com, i la resposta les ha d’unir en una frase completa. Busca-les al segon paràgraf: quan es va estendre el costum («the practice really only took off after the Civil War») i qui el va portar i per a què. Pots copiar fragments del text.

La pauta accepta, en anglès i literal:

  • The practice of tipping started in America after the Civil War and it was brought by travellers who used to pay formerly enslaved black people, many of whom worked for a pittance as porters for the Pullman Company.

2.20,5 punts

La resposta model

Americans have been leaving a little extra with the bill for pretty much as long as the country has existed.

El que puntua la pauta

0,5 punts. La pauta no reparteix idea per idea els punts del contingut d’aquest apartat.

Es demana una frase del text, no una explicació: copia-la tal qual, sense canviar-la. Busca la que diu des de quan es deixa un extra amb el compte als Estats Units; és al començament del segon paràgraf, a les línies 5 i 6.

La pauta accepta, en anglès i literal:

  • Americans have been leaving a little extra with the bill for pretty much as long as the country has existed (lines 5-6).

2.30,5 punts

La resposta model

Businesses could lawfully give tipped employees less than the minimum wage, on condition that gratuities raised the workers’ total pay to that level or beyond.

El que puntua la pauta

0,5 punts. La pauta no reparteix idea per idea els punts del contingut d’aquest apartat.

La pregunta demana les teves paraules: no copiïs frases del text com «allowing businesses to pay tipped personnel a subminimum wage». Pots fer servir les paraules pay, minimum i businesses. Has de dir dues coses: que es podia pagar menys del mínim a qui rep propines i amb quina condició.

La pauta accepta, en anglès i literal:

  • The tip credit system permitted businesses to pay their staff less than required if tipping increased their salaries to the minimum or more.

2.40,5 punts

La resposta model

Because customers now pay on digital screens, declining a tip there seems far ruder than simply not putting any change in a jar.

El que puntua la pauta

0,5 punts. La pauta no reparteix idea per idea els punts del contingut d’aquest apartat.

La causa és al final del tercer paràgraf, a partir de «That’s thanks in part to the dawn of the digital payment era». La teva resposta ha de donar aquesta raó (el pagament digital) i pot explicar per què rebutjar la propina en una pantalla resulta incòmode. Pots copiar fragments del text.

La pauta accepta, en anglès i literal:

  • Tips are believed to be expected in more places because we are in the digital era and pressing “no” on a screen feels ruder than not leaving any dollars in a jar/neglecting to toss a dollar in a glass jar.

2.50,5 punts

La resposta model

The tips that customers leave may be based on a server’s appearance instead of the standard of the service.

El que puntua la pauta

0,5 punts. La pauta no reparteix idea per idea els punts del contingut d’aquest apartat.

És una paràfrasi: canvia les paraules i la construcció («how they look», «the quality of their service») i conserva el sentit: la propina pot dependre de l’aspecte de qui serveix i no del bé que serveix. Pots mantenir les paraules gramaticals i tips i service.

La pauta accepta, en anglès i literal:

  • The tips workers get/receive might be determined by/might be related to their appearance rather than/and not by/to how well they treat you/how good the service was. (among others)

2.60,5 punts

La resposta model

Customers should weigh up whether the service benefits them more than the pay that the person providing it receives.

El que puntua la pauta

0,5 punts. La pauta no reparteix idea per idea els punts del contingut d’aquest apartat.

Demana les teves paraules i el segon factor, no el primer: el primer és «Where there’s a subminimum wage, tip». El segon compara el que val per a tu el servei amb el que rep qui el presta. No copiïs la frase del text.

La pauta accepta, en anglès i literal:

  • The second factor we should consider when tipping is whether the service you receive/are provided with/get is better/of higher quality/more valuable than the money the person doing it is receiving.

Enunciat: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU d’Anglès 2025, convocatòria ordinària. La imatge és l’examen oficial tal qual i el text el reprodueix; les explicacions i les respostes model són d’EducaIA. Consultat el 7 de novembre de 2026; el document no declara data d’última actualització.

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2025Convocatòria ordinària · Sèrie 1 · Exercici 3Part 3: Writing

4 puntsUna redacció model d’EducaIA: la pauta no en dona capTemes: Assaig d’opinió i argumentatiu, Ressenya, descripció, blog i altres textos
Enunciat oficial
Enunciat oficialAquest examen només es va publicar en anglès.

Choose ONE topic. Your answer should be 125-150 words in length. There is no specific penalty for exceeding 150 words in length.

[4 points: 1 point for grammar, 1 point for vocabulary and spelling, 1 point for cohesion and 1 point for adequacy and coherence.]

3.1 In many households, traditional dishes are disappearing, and only the older generations of the family still cook them, whereas the young tend to prefer some form of fast food. Your teacher has organized a class debate in which you will have to defend traditional food. As a conclusion to the debate, the teacher would like you to write an opinion essay with your views on the topic. In your text you should mention why you think this is happening, examples of recipes that are being lost, the advantages that these dishes have and why it is important to keep this heritage.

[4 points]

3.2 You are attending a creative writing class where you are working on feelings and sensations. For next week, you have been asked to write a description of a single day during your favorite season of the year. Whether it’s a crisp autumn morning, a bright summer afternoon, or a snowy winter evening, bring the season to life with descriptive details. Focus on the atmosphere, the activities, and the sensations that make this day so memorable.

[4 points]

Escriu la teva redacció, compara-la amb la redacció model i marca els criteris que compleix.

3.14 punts

La resposta model

Traditional cooking is slowly disappearing from our homes, and I believe we should defend it.

I think there are two main reasons for this. Fast food is cheap and quick, and modern families rarely have hours to spend in the kitchen. As a result, grandparents are often the only ones who still know how to prepare slow-cooked dishes such as escudella or cap i pota, which my generation rarely tastes any more.

These recipes have clear advantages. They are usually made with fresh, local ingredients, so they are healthier than most takeaways, and cooking them together brings families around the table.

Above all, keeping this heritage matters because a recipe carries a community’s history. If we stop cooking these dishes, we lose a piece of our identity. Therefore, we should ask our grandparents to teach us before it is too late.

El que puntua la pauta

Cada criteri val 1 punt.

Un punt per criteri. Si el teu text el compleix, ho decideixes tu.

Què mira cada criteri en aquesta redacció

  • Grammar Mira que les frases siguin correctes i variades. Aquí hi ha dues oracions de relatiu («who still know how to prepare slow-cooked dishes» i «which my generation rarely tastes any more») i un condicional («If we stop cooking these dishes, we lose a piece of our identity»).
  • Vocabulary and spelling Mira que el vocabulari sigui precís i propi del tema, i que l’ortografia sigui correcta. Per exemple, «slow-cooked dishes such as escudella or cap i pota» anomena plats concrets i «fresh, local ingredients» descriu els seus avantatges.
  • Cohesion Mira que les idees s’enllacin i que cada paràgraf compleixi una funció: causes, avantatges i importància del patrimoni. Aquí, «As a result, grandparents are often the only ones» uneix causa i conseqüència, i «Therefore, we should ask our grandparents to teach us» tanca amb una proposta.
  • Adequacy and coherence Mira que el text compleixi la consigna: un assaig d’opinió amb postura clara que expliqui per què passa, doni exemples de receptes, compti els seus avantatges i digui per què importa conservar aquest patrimoni. La postura obre el text («we should defend it») i els exemples són «escudella or cap i pota».

3.24 punts

La resposta model

There is no day I remember better than a golden July day in my grandparents’ village, when the summer seemed to slow time down.

By noon the air was thick with the smell of warm pine needles, and the only sound was the endless song of the cicadas. We had spent the morning swimming in the river, where the cold water was a relief from the burning sun.

Later, we sat in the shade of the fig tree and ate watermelon so juicy that it ran down our elbows. In the evening the wind finally began to blow and brought the scent of the sea. I still remember the golden light on the walls, the tired feeling in my legs and the slow, happy silence at dinner.

That day was nothing special, but it is the one I carry with me every winter.

El que puntua la pauta

Cada criteri val 1 punt.

Un punt per criteri. Si el teu text el compleix, ho decideixes tu.

Què mira cada criteri en aquesta redacció

  • Grammar Mira que les frases siguin correctes i que es combinin estructures. Aquí hi ha construccions com «We had spent the morning swimming in the river» i una consecutiva: «ate watermelon so juicy that it ran down our elbows».
  • Vocabulary and spelling Mira que el lèxic sigui descriptiu i precís, amb detalls dels sentits: l’olfacte («the smell of warm pine needles»), l’oïda («the endless song of the cicadas») i el gust («watermelon so juicy»).
  • Cohesion Mira que el text avanci amb ordre i que les idees s’enllacin. Aquí ho marquen les expressions de temps, com «By noon the air was thick with the smell of warm pine needles» i «In the evening the wind finally began to blow».
  • Adequacy and coherence Mira que el text compleixi la consigna: la descripció d’un sol dia de l’estació preferida, amb atmosfera, activitats i sensacions. El dia se situa al principi («a golden July day in my grandparents’ village») i el tancament diu per què és memorable.

Enunciat: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU d’Anglès 2025, convocatòria ordinària. La imatge és l’examen oficial tal qual i el text el reprodueix; les explicacions i les respostes model són d’EducaIA. Consultat el 7 de novembre de 2026; el document no declara data d’última actualització.

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