Anglès, PAU 2026 de Catalunya: l’examen de juny (sèrie 5) resolt

L’examen de juny (sèrie 5) d’Anglès de la PAU de Catalunya del 2026, 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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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

2026Convocatòria ordinària · Sèrie 5 · Exercici 1Part 1: Listening comprehension, an interview with the artist Yayoi Kusama

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

A CONVERSATION WITH YAYOI KUSAMA ON THE POWER OF ART AND EMOTIONS

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

art installations: instal·lacions artístiques, creacions artístiques / instalaciones artísticas, creaciones artísticas
polka dots: estampat de rodones / estampado de lunares
boundless: sense límits / sin límites
tapestry: tapís / tapiz

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 How does Yayoi Kusama see the relationship between her work and the emotions it expresses?

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1.2 Yayoi Kusama created her “Infinity Rooms” to invite people to think about

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1.3 In her autobiography, Yayoi Kusama mentions suffering from mental health problems. How has art affected her?

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1.4 According to the interviewer, why does Yayoi Kusama paint dots abundantly?

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1.5 What other type of message does Kusama’s use of polka dots convey?

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1.6 Why does Yayoi Kusama believe her art can surpass cultural gaps?

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1.7 According to Yayoi Kusama, why did she choose to leave Japan?

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1.8 How does Yayoi Kusama see the power of art in facing global challenges?

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Àudio oficial

Àudio oficial de la comprensió oral: Generalitat de Catalunya, Eureka, biblioteca digital (registre 994). 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) The essence of her art is driven by a love for immense chaos and mystery.
  2. b) Her installations aim to change viewers’ perspective on love.
  3. c) The essence of her art lies in creating a collective supportive feeling.
  4. d) Her work is meant to reflect the limits of love and hope.
  1. a) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: mai no parla d’estimar el caos ni el misteri; per a ella l’amor i l’esperança són «the essence of my art».

  2. b) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: no parla de canviar la perspectiva del públic sobre l’amor, sinó de fer que senti «a sense of boundless love and hope».

  3. c) Correcta

    Kusama diu que l’amor i l’esperança són l’essència del seu art i que vol que qui visiti les seves instal·lacions comparteixi alguna cosa: «I aim to cultivate a shared experience that unites people in a profound, positive way». És la tercera opció.

  4. d) Descartada

    Diu el contrari: les seves instal·lacions reflecteixen «the limitless nature of love and hope», és a dir, el seu caràcter sense límits.

1.20,375 punts

  1. a) the problem of mental illness.
  2. b) the possibility of space travel.
  3. c) our place in the universe.
  4. d) mirrors and tapestries.
  1. a) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista que les sales convidin a pensar en la malaltia mental; al final d’aquesta resposta Kusama diu que crear aquest art alleuja la seva malaltia, però la invitació al visitant és a pensar en el seu lloc al cosmos.

  2. b) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: l’entrevistador parla de «realms beyond this world», però la invitació que ella formula és a reflexionar sobre el lloc de cadascú, no a viatjar a l’espai.

  3. c) Correcta

    Kusama descriu les sales com un viatge simbòlic «inviting individuals to reflect on their own place within the cosmic tapestry»; és a dir, conviden a pensar en el nostre lloc a l’univers. És la tercera opció.

  4. d) Descartada

    No és el tema: «tapestry» només apareix a la metàfora «cosmic tapestry», i «mirrors» com a verb a «a symbolic journey that mirrors the limitless nature of love and hope».

1.30,375 punts

  1. a) Art has increased her sense of despair and hopelessness.
  2. b) Art has given her tools to reverse her suffering and despair.
  3. c) Art has intensified her need to overcome her mental health problems.
  4. d) Creating art has cancelled her positive emotions.
  1. a) Descartada

    Diu el contrari: «the only method I have found that relieves my illness is to keep creating this type of art».

  2. b) Correcta

    Kusama diu que l’art va ser el seu refugi i que li va permetre passar del dolor a una cosa millor: «It allowed me to transform pain into beauty, despair into hope». És la segona opció.

  3. c) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: no diu que l’art augmenti la seva necessitat de superar els seus problemes.

  4. d) Descartada

    Diu el contrari: per a ella «sharing these positive emotions is the power of art».

1.40,375 punts

  1. a) To portray the universe.
  2. b) As a form of artistic rebellion.
  3. c) To represent distress.
  4. d) To create a sense of abundance.
  1. a) Descartada

    És el que diu Kusama més tard, quan parla del missatge positiu («we are all dots in this vast universe»), no el que diu l’entrevistador quan pregunta per què els pinta en abundància.

  2. b) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: ningú no parla de rebel·lia artística.

  3. c) Correcta

    La pregunta es refereix al que diu l’entrevistador, no Kusama. Ell interpreta els punts com «a visual manifestation of anxiety» i com «psychic obsession that you attempt to run away from»: representen angoixa. És la tercera opció.

  4. d) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: l’entrevistador relaciona els punts amb l’ansietat, no amb una sensació d’abundància.

1.50,375 punts

  1. a) The dots represent how the elements of outer space are interconnected
  2. b) They serve as a visual metaphor for the chaotic nature of the universe.
  3. c) Polka dots symbolize how individuals are connected.
  4. d) The repetition of dots represents individuals’ everyday fighting.
  1. a) Descartada

    No és així: els punts no són elements de l’espai, sinó persones («we are all dots in this vast universe»).

  2. b) Descartada

    Diu el contrari: el patró reflecteix unitat i crea «a sense of harmony and love».

  3. c) Correcta

    Kusama explica el missatge positiu dels punts: «Polka dots are a symbol of the world, the cosmos, and our interconnectedness». Els punts són les persones: «we are all dots in this vast universe». És la tercera opció.

  4. d) Descartada

    No és el que diu: la repetició dels punts «signifies the multiplicity of individuals», no una lluita diària.

1.60,375 punts

  1. a) Because people from all walks of life visit her installations.
  2. b) Because her art speaks a language that can be understood by all art experts.
  3. c) Because her art connects people at the core of their essence as human beings.
  4. d) Because polka dots are bound to a specific cultural audience.
  1. a) Descartada

    El motiu no és que hi acudeixi gent diversa, sinó que aquesta gent connecta en l’essencial, perquè l’art parla al cor de tothom.

  2. b) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: parla d’un llenguatge que «speaks directly to the heart», no d’un que entenguin els experts en art.

  3. c) Correcta

    Kusama diu que l’art és «a universal language that speaks directly to the heart», que les seves instal·lacions són un espai on «people from all walks of life can connect on a fundamental level» i que l’amor i l’esperança, «being universal emotions, provide a common ground for individuals to come together». És la tercera opció.

  4. d) Descartada

    Diu el contrari: «Love and hope, being universal emotions» serveixen a tothom, no a un públic cultural concret.

1.70,375 punts

  1. a) Kusama was aware of her artistic identity in Japan and chose to leave to develop it further.
  2. b) The Japanese artists did not support her because of her mental health issues.
  3. c) The Japanese government’s restrictions on kimonos made her move.
  4. d) Kusama had connections in New York that could allow her to succeed as an artist there.
  1. a) Descartada

    Diu el contrari sobre la seva identitat com a artista japonesa: «I wasn't really aware of it».

  2. b) Correcta

    Kusama explica per què se’n va anar: «In Japan, the art community isolated me because of my mental health struggles. That's why I chose to leave Japan and pursue my art in New York». És la segona opció.

  3. c) Descartada

    Les restriccions del govern japonès són una dificultat que esmenta, no el motiu pel qual va decidir marxar: «I faced challenges due to restrictions on foreign exchange imposed by the Japanese government».

  4. d) Descartada

    Els seus contactes expliquen per què va triar els Estats Units («I picked America because of my connections and the belief that the future of art was in New York»), no per què va deixar el Japó: això ho explica l’aïllament.

1.80,375 punts

  1. a) Art has the power of eliminating global uncertainty.
  2. b) Art inspires people to work together for the common good.
  3. c) Art helps people see global challenges as an inevitable part of their future.
  4. d) Art gets people to look into the past and learn from it.
  1. a) Descartada

    No diu que l’art elimini la incertesa: «In times of uncertainty, art becomes a ray of light».

  2. b) Correcta

    Kusama diu que, davant dels reptes globals, l’art «has the power to inspire, uplift, and unite communities» i que «art catalyzes change, encouraging collective action». És la segona opció.

  3. c) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: parla de «a shared vision of a better future», no de reptes inevitables.

  4. d) Descartada

    No es diu a l’entrevista: Kusama mira cap al futur («a brighter tomorrow»), no cap al passat.

Transcripció oficial de l’àudio

Interviewer: In the realm of contemporary art, few figures are as iconic and enigmatic as Yayoi Kusama. Renowned for her avant-garde art installations, polka dots, and infinite reflections, Kusama has captivated the world with her unique artistic vision. Today, we have the privilege of delving into the mind of this visionary artist, exploring her thoughts on the transformative power of art. Good morning, thanks for being with us today.

Yayoi Kusama: Good morning, thanks for the invitation.

Interviewer: Your art is often described as a celebration of love and hope. How do you envision the relationship between your work and these powerful emotions?

Yayoi Kusama: Love and hope are the essence of my art. They are the driving forces behind my creations. When people encounter my installations, I want them to feel a sense of boundless love and hope, transcending the boundaries of time and space. Through my work, I aim to cultivate a shared experience that unites people in a profound, positive way.

Interviewer: That was deep indeed! Your "Infinity Rooms" are immersive experiences that transport viewers into realms beyond this world. How do these installations contribute to the exploration of love and hope?

Yayoi Kusama: The "Infinity Rooms" are like cosmic vessels, offering a glimpse into the countless possibilities of love and hope. As visitors step into these spaces, surrounded by endless reflections, they are immersed in a universe of boundless potential. It's a symbolic journey that mirrors the limitless nature of love and hope, inviting individuals to reflect on their own place within the cosmic tapestry. I believe sharing these positive emotions is the power of art. I fight anxiety and fear every day, and the only method I have found that relieves my illness is to keep creating this type of art.

Interviewer: Actually, in your autobiography, you mention struggling with mental health issues. How has art been a source of healing and hope for you?

Yayoi Kusama: Art has been my refuge, a sanctuary where I can channel my innermost feelings. In the darkest moments of my mental health struggles, creating art became a lifeline. It allowed me to transform pain into beauty, despair into hope. Art has been a cathartic journey, helping me to navigate the complexities of my emotions.

Interviewer: In any case, your use of polka dots is a signature element in your art. I perceive these motifs as a representation of hallucinatory visions. Similar to how episodes of depersonalization invoke fear, these dots create a visual manifestation of anxiety. The dots multiply and attach themselves to the surroundings, becoming a form of psychic obsession that you attempt to run away from.

Yayoi Kusama: Yes, I paint them abundantly; it's my way of trying to escape.

Interviewer: But can you also tell us about the significance of polka dots in conveying positive messages?

Yayoi Kusama: Polka dots are a symbol of the world, the cosmos, and our interconnectedness. When I cover surfaces with dots, I'm expressing the idea that we are all dots in this vast universe. The repetition of dots signifies the multiplicity of individuals, yet the pattern also reflects unity. It's a visual metaphor for the collective energy that binds us together, creating a sense of harmony and love.

Interviewer: Oh wow. Now, your installations are experienced by people from diverse backgrounds. How do you believe your art can bridge cultural gaps and speak a universal language of love and hope?

Yayoi Kusama: Art transcends cultural barriers, you know, it's a universal language that speaks directly to the heart. My installations are intentionally designed to be inclusive, offering a space where people from all walks of life can connect on a fundamental level. Love and hope, being universal emotions, provide a common ground for individuals to come together, fostering a sense of unity that surpasses cultural differences.

Interviewer: Can you tell us about your time in Japan before going to the US? You moved to New York at twenty-seven. By then, you must have already developed your unique style as a painter, rooted in Japan. Yet you didn’t emphasize your identity as a Japanese artist.

Yayoi Kusama: I wasn't really aware of it. In Japan, the art community isolated me because of my mental health struggles. That's why I chose to leave Japan and pursue my art in New York. I picked America because of my connections and the belief that the future of art was in New York. However, I faced challenges due to restrictions on foreign exchange imposed by the Japanese government. I even had to sell my kimonos.

Interviewer: How do you see the role of art evolving in society, especially in fostering a sense of hope and unity in the face of global challenges?

Yayoi Kusama: In times of uncertainty, art becomes a ray of light. It has the power to inspire, uplift, and unite communities. As we confront global challenges, art catalyzes change, encouraging collective action and fostering a shared vision of a better future. It's a testament to the enduring capacity of art to instill hope and bring people together in the pursuit of a brighter tomorrow.

Interviewer: This interview has come to a close, leaving us with a profound understanding of how this visionary artist continues to shape the landscape of contemporary art with her timeless messages of love and hope.

Adapted from:

Yayoi Kusama on Sixties New York, Surviving Mental Illness and Why She's Never Thought About Feminism, Artspace, Akira Tatehata (May 5, 2020).

https://www.artspace.com/magazine/interviews_features/meet_the_artist/interview-yayoi-kusama-on-sixties-new-york-living-with-mental-illness-and-why-shes-never-thought-56560

Yayoi Kusama on love, hope and the power of art, Wallpaper, Megan C. Hills (March 22, 2023).

https://www.wallpaper.com/art/yayoi-kusama-interview

Enunciat: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU d’Anglès 2026, 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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2026Convocatòria ordinària · Sèrie 5 · Exercici 2Part 2: Reading comprehension, the science of fear

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

THE SCIENCE OF FEAR: HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR BODY AND MIND

Fear is a natural response that has helped humans survive dangerous situations for centuries. While, unlike those faced by our ancestors, today’s threats are less likely to involve sabre-tooth tigers, haunted houses, scary movies, and harmless pranks still trigger the same physical and emotional reactions. The body’s fight-or-flight response releases stress hormones and prepares [5] us to either face the challenge or escape it. But how exactly does fear work, and what happens when it is activated too often?

The amygdala is a part of the brain that handles the processing of emotions and detection of danger. The fear response originates from it; upon detecting an apparent peril, signals are sent to the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is an organ that initiates nervous and endocrine [10] systems. Further, it encourages the release of stress hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. These chemicals cause a chain reaction in the body: your heart beats faster to pump oxygen-rich blood to your muscles and brain, your breathing quickens, your pupils dilate for better vision, and your muscles tense up ready for action. Adrenaline also reduces pain and heightens focus, allowing you to respond effectively to a threat. Interestingly, the release of [15] dopamine, another hormone, can create a feeling of happiness during fear-inducing situations, which explains why some people enjoy being scared.

Your brain doesn’t instantly distinguish between actual and imagined dangers. When an actor in a haunted house jumps out wearing a scary mask, for example, your body automatically behaves as if the danger were real. This is the automatic and brief initial phase [20] of the fear response. However, the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that is responsible for reasoning, quickly weighs this event. It confers with the hippocampus, an organ that retrieves the memories of similar events from storage to determine if there really is any danger. If you have been through a haunted house before, your brain knows the threat is not real, and the fear response turns off. But when the situation is unfamiliar—say, some terrifying scene in a horror [25] movie—your body may release stress hormones, and physical effects—such as a racing heart or sweaty palms—may be more obvious.

While the fear response is necessary for survival, frequent activation can damage the body. Continuous release of stress hormones may lead to high blood pressure, heart problems, digestive issues and immune system dysregulation because your body is constantly in “high [30] alert” mode. Chronic exposure to jump scares can also desensitize the brain to real threats, potentially dulling critical survival instincts.

Some groups should take more care with scary activities. For instance, people with heart diseases, chronic pain, and anxiety disorders are more sensitive to the negative side effects of scares. According to experts, scary activities are not recommended in order to protect mental [35] and physical health.

Controlled scares—the ones in haunted houses or elsewhere—are enjoyable to many. The temporary flash of stress hormones followed by relief creates an exhilarating sensation. But just like with any other activity involving health risks, moderation must be observed. When you become aware of what fear is, you can appreciate its role in survival and entertainment but also [40] treat its impact on your health with respect.

Text adapted from an article by Daryl Austin. National Geographic [online] (October 2, 2024)

prank: bretolada, broma / gamberrada, broma
retrieve: recuperar
exhilarating: emocionant, excitant / emocionante, excitante

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 According to the text, which threat is not usually encountered today?

[0.5 points]

2.2 Paraphrase the following sentence: “The release of dopamine [...] can create a feeling of happiness during fear-inducing situations” (lines 14-15). You may keep the word dopamine.

[0.5 points]

2.3 How does the hippocampus help in distinguishing real threats from fake ones? DO NOT COPY DIRECTLY FROM THE TEXT. You may keep the words hippocampus, brain, and past.

[0.5 points]

2.4 How can frequent exposure to scary experiences affect someone’s reaction to real danger?

[0.5 points]

2.5 Find a synonym in the text for consider in the sense of “assess, evaluate, and analyze.”

[0.5 points]

2.6 Complete the following sentence:
It’s important to understand what fear is so that you...

[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

Today we rarely have to face sabre-tooth tigers, which were a threat to our ancestors.

El que puntua la pauta

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

La pregunta busca l’amenaça que avui dia ja no solem trobar. El primer paràgraf ho diu: «today’s threats are less likely to involve sabre-tooth tigers». Compte amb les cases encantades i les pel·lícules de por: són exemples de coses que encara provoquen por.

La pauta accepta, en anglès i literal:

  • Sabre-tooth tigers are not usually encountered anymore.

2.20,5 punts

La resposta model

Dopamine, when released, can make us feel joyful even in the middle of frightening situations.

El que puntua la pauta

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

Parafrasejar és dir el mateix amb altres paraules: pots conservar «dopamine», però canvia l’estructura (per exemple, passa de «The release of dopamine» a un verb) i els altres termes. Mantén el sentit: la dopamina pot donar sensació de felicitat en situacions que fan por.

La pauta accepta, en anglès i literal:

  • The production of dopamine can cause a sense of joy/satisfaction/bliss when experiencing/during/in frightening moments/events.

2.30,5 punts

La resposta model

The hippocampus brings up what the brain remembers about similar situations from the past, so that we can judge whether the danger is genuine or not.

El que puntua la pauta

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

La pregunta prohibeix copiar del text i només deixa conservar «hippocampus», «brain» i «past». La idea: l’hipocamp recupera records de situacions semblants i així el cervell decideix si el perill és real. No copiïs «retrieves the memories of similar events from storage to determine if there really is any danger».

La pauta accepta, en anglès i literal:

  • The hippocampus recalls familiar past events/thoughts/actions to aid the brain know whether the present danger is true or unreal.

2.40,5 punts

La resposta model

It can make the brain less sensitive to real threats, so that survival instincts may slowly become dull.

El que puntua la pauta

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

El text diu que l’exposició continuada «can also desensitize the brain to real threats»: la reacció davant d’un perill real es fa menys intensa. Respon amb una frase completa; pots fer servir fragments del text.

La pauta accepta, en anglès i literal:

  • Frequent exposure to scary experiences can desensitize the brain, reducing its ability to react strongly to real threats.

2.50,5 punts

La resposta model

Weighs (line 21), as in “quickly weighs this event”.

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 sola paraula del text amb el sentit d’«assess, evaluate, and analyze»: és al tercer paràgraf, a «quickly weighs this event» (línia 21). Copia-la del text i no la canviïs per un sinònim teu.

La pauta accepta, en anglès i literal:

  • weigh(s) (line 20)

2.60,5 punts

La resposta model

It’s important to understand what fear is so that you can value the role it plays in keeping us safe and in entertaining us, while also taking its effects on your health seriously.

El que puntua la pauta

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

Cal completar la frase començant amb les paraules de l’enunciat i seguint la gramàtica de «so that you…» (subjecte «you» i un verb com «can» més infinitiu). La idea de l’última frase del text té dues parts: valorar el paper de la por (supervivència i entreteniment) i tenir cura del seu efecte sobre la salut.

La pauta accepta, en anglès i literal:

  • It’s important to understand what fear is so that you... can appreciate its role in survival and entertainment but also treat its impact on your health with respect.

Enunciat: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU d’Anglès 2026, 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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2026Convocatòria ordinària · Sèrie 5 · Exercici 3Part 3: Writing

4 puntsUna redacció model d’EducaIA: la pauta no en dona capTemes: Correu i carta formal, Assaig d’opinió i argumentatiu
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 Before going to university, you would like to spend a semester abroad improving your English while working as an au pair. Write a formal email to an au pair agency applying for a job as an au pair and explaining why you would like this job, your experience in childcare and the personal qualities and skills that would make you the ideal person for the job.

[4 points]

3.2 Up to 2025, Catalonia suffered from serious water supply problems that affected agriculture, industries, and personal use at home due to the prolonged absence of rainfall. The Government acted by implementing measures that affected many of us, regardless of the quantity of water we used. Write an opinion essay on the policies and regulations created to control water usage to be published in the school newspaper.

[4 points]

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

3.14 punts

La resposta model

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to apply for an au pair position through your agency. After finishing school, I hope to live for a semester in another country, where I could practise my English and work with a host family.

I am attracted to this job because it combines two things I enjoy: looking after children and discovering a different culture.

Regarding my experience, I have worked as a volunteer at a summer camp for two years, taking care of groups of eight-year-olds. I have also babysat my two younger cousins every weekend since I was fifteen.

As for my personal qualities, I am patient, responsible and cheerful, and I adapt easily to new situations. I can also cook simple meals, help children with their homework and organise creative games.

I would be grateful for further information about the application process.

Yours faithfully, Núria Vidal

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 les estructures variïn. Aquí hi ha un present perfect amb «since» + passat («I have also babysat my two younger cousins every weekend since I was fifteen») i la fórmula de sol·licitud «I am writing to apply for an au pair position».
  • Vocabulary and spelling Mira que el vocabulari sigui precís, propi de la cura d’infants i del registre formal, i que l’ortografia sigui correcta. Per exemple, «taking care of groups of eight-year-olds» i «further information».
  • Cohesion Mira que les idees s’enllacin i que cada paràgraf tracti una cosa. Aquí cada paràgraf s’obre amb una fórmula que el senyala («Regarding my experience», «As for my personal qualities»), i «I am attracted to this job because it combines two things I enjoy» enllaça motiu i explicació.
  • Adequacy and coherence Mira que el text compleixi la consigna: una sol·licitud formal a una agència que expliqui per què es vol el lloc, l’experiència amb infants i les qualitats personals. S’adreça a l’agència («Dear Sir or Madam»), i les qualitats queden clares: «I am patient, responsible and cheerful, and I adapt easily to new situations».

3.24 punts

La resposta model

After years of drought, Catalonia introduced rules to control water usage, and not everybody agrees with them. In my opinion, the measures were necessary, but they were not always fair.

First, limiting consumption was essential, because the reservoirs were almost empty and farmers, industries and families all depended on them. For instance, limits on watering gardens and filling swimming pools helped to save a considerable amount of water.

However, the regulations affected everyone in the same way, regardless of how much water each person used. Households that were already careful had to follow the same limits as those that wasted water. It would have been fairer to charge higher prices for excessive consumption.

In conclusion, I support these policies, but I believe they should reward responsible behaviour and focus on the biggest consumers.

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 un condicional de passat («It would have been fairer to charge higher prices for excessive consumption») i una subordinada de relatiu («Households that were already careful had to follow the same limits as those that wasted water»).
  • Vocabulary and spelling Mira que el vocabulari sigui precís i propi del tema i que l’ortografia sigui correcta. Per exemple, «reservoirs», «excessive consumption» i «regardless of how much water each person used».
  • Cohesion Mira que les idees s’enllacin i que el text avanci en paràgrafs. Aquí, «First», «However», «For instance» i «In conclusion» ordenen l’assaig, i cada paràgraf desenvolupa un sol pas del raonament.
  • Adequacy and coherence Mira que el text compleixi la consigna: un assaig d’opinió sobre les normes per controlar l’ús de l’aigua, apte per al diari de l’escola. La postura és clara («the measures were necessary, but they were not always fair») i es recolza en un exemple, «limits on watering gardens and filling swimming pools».

Enunciat: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU d’Anglès 2026, 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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