Ensayo de opinión y argumentativo: ejercicios de la PAU de Inglés resueltos
Las 11 preguntas de ensayo de opinión y argumentativo de la PAU de Inglés de Cataluña de 2022 a 2026: el enunciado del examen y una redacción modelo de EducaIA de 125–150 palabras por cada opción. En 2025–2026 explicamos qué mira cada uno de los cuatro criterios en el texto modelo; marca los que cumple el tuyo y verás una nota orientativa. Hasta 2024 el examen solo dice «4 points»: explicamos qué pide cada consigna.
Cataluña · 2.º Bachillerato
11 preguntas · 2022–2026
Contrastado con la pauta oficial
Explicaciones y respuestas modelo de EducaIA. Las pautas de 2022–2024 no dan criterios de redacción (el examen solo dice «4 points») ni ninguna redacción modelo. La de 2025–2026 reparte los 4 puntos en cuatro criterios (gramática, vocabulario y ortografía, cohesión, adecuación y coherencia); tampoco da ninguna redacción modelo.
Nota orientativa · Contenido {c} · Términos {t} · Total {s}
Los tipos de apartado que más se han repetido en este tema, cómo se resuelven y en cuántos de los 10 exámenes con ejercicios de este tema (2022–2026) han salido. Es lo que ha pasado, no una predicción. Desde 2025 el examen sigue el nuevo modelo de la PAU: entre paréntesis, el recuento de esos años.
En 10 de 10 exámenes (3 de 3 desde 2025)
Lee la consigna y escribe en una línea tu postura antes de empezar. En 2023 (ordinaria, serie 5, 3.3), la consigna hace dos preguntas (si un hobby puede convertirse en una asignatura y qué opinas): contesta las dos, y tu postura es la respuesta.
Con 125–150 palabras caben tres párrafos: la postura y la razón principal en el primero, una segunda razón con un ejemplo concreto en el segundo, y una conclusión que vuelve a tu postura.
Enlaza las ideas con conectores («firstly», «in addition», «however», «therefore»): la cohesión es uno de los cuatro criterios desde 2025.
Los ejercicios, del más reciente al más antiguo
Solo los apartados de:
2026Convocatoria ordinaria · Serie 1 · Ejercicio 3Part 3: Writing
4 puntosUna redacción modelo de EducaIA: la pauta no da ningunaTambién enCorreo y carta formal
De este tema, solola pregunta 3.2
Enunciado oficialEnunciado oficialEste examen solo se publicó en inglés.
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 You recently attended an international online workshop on cooking healthy food. You want to thank the workshop coordinator for how useful this workshop has been to you. Write a formal email to the workshop coordinator in which you highlight the quality of the workshop, explain what you learned, and suggest improvements for future workshops.
[4 points]
3.2 Over the last few years, the number of teenagers suffering from stress and anxiety has increased significantly in many developed countries. Schools, parents, and health organisations are debating possible solutions to improve students’ well-being and reduce pressure. Some experts believe that schools should not give homework or hold traditional exams, while others argue that it is necessary for academic progress. Write an opinion essay on whether homework and/or exams should be limited or abolished for secondary school students, giving reasons and examples to support your view.
[4 points]
Escribe tu redacción, compárala con la redacción modelo y marca los criterios que cumple.
3.24 puntos
La respuesta modelo
Many people wonder whether homework and exams should disappear to reduce teenagers’ stress. In my opinion, they should be limited, but not abolished.
To begin with, the current system puts too much pressure on students. Many of us spend the evenings finishing worksheets and revising for tests, so we have little time to sleep, exercise or see our friends. For example, a classmate of mine stopped enjoying school because of the amount of work she had to hand in every week.
On the other hand, we cannot simply get rid of everything. Exams show teachers and students what has really been learned, and a reasonable amount of homework helps us practise at our own pace.
In conclusion, schools should set less homework, replace some exams with projects and let students rest. That would protect their well-being without harming their progress.
Lo que puntúa la pauta
Cada criterio vale 1 punto.
La tenía
Un punto por criterio. Si tu texto lo cumple, lo decides tú.
Qué mira cada criterio en esta redacción
GrammarMira que las frases sean correctas y variadas. Aquí hay pasivas y subordinadas («Exams show teachers and students what has really been learned») y modales («we cannot simply get rid of everything»).
Vocabulary and spellingMira que el vocabulario sea preciso y natural y que la ortografía sea correcta, también en la variedad elegida (aquí, la británica). Por ejemplo, «finishing worksheets and revising for tests», «well-being».
CohesionMira que las ideas se enlacen y que el texto avance en párrafos. Aquí, «To begin with», «On the other hand» e «In conclusion» ordenan el ensayo, y «so we have little time to sleep, exercise or see our friends» une causa y consecuencia.
Adequacy and coherenceMira que el texto cumpla la consigna: un ensayo de opinión con postura clara, razones y ejemplos. La postura aparece al principio («they should be limited, but not abolished»), y el ejemplo concreto es «a classmate of mine stopped enjoying school».
Enunciado: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU de Inglés 2026, convocatoria ordinaria. La imagen es el examen oficial tal cual y el texto lo reproduce; las explicaciones y las respuestas modelo son de EducaIA. Consultado el 7 de noviembre de 2026; el documento no declara fecha de última actualización.
2026Convocatoria ordinaria · Serie 5 · Ejercicio 3Part 3: Writing
4 puntosUna redacción modelo de EducaIA: la pauta no da ningunaTambién enCorreo y carta formal
De este tema, solola pregunta 3.2
Enunciado oficialEnunciado oficialEste examen solo se publicó en inglés.
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]
Escribe tu redacción, compárala con la redacción modelo y marca los criterios que cumple.
3.24 puntos
La respuesta modelo
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.
Lo que puntúa la pauta
Cada criterio vale 1 punto.
La tenía
Un punto por criterio. Si tu texto lo cumple, lo decides tú.
Qué mira cada criterio en esta redacción
GrammarMira que las frases sean correctas y variadas. Aquí hay un condicional de pasado («It would have been fairer to charge higher prices for excessive consumption») y una subordinada de relativo («Households that were already careful had to follow the same limits as those that wasted water»).
Vocabulary and spellingMira que el vocabulario sea preciso y propio del tema y que la ortografía sea correcta. Por ejemplo, «reservoirs», «excessive consumption» y «regardless of how much water each person used».
CohesionMira que las ideas se enlacen y que el texto avance en párrafos. Aquí, «First», «However», «For instance» e «In conclusion» ordenan el ensayo, y cada párrafo desarrolla un solo paso del razonamiento.
Adequacy and coherenceMira que el texto cumpla la consigna: un ensayo de opinión sobre las normas para controlar el uso del agua, apto para el periódico del centro. La postura es clara («the measures were necessary, but they were not always fair») y se apoya en un ejemplo, «limits on watering gardens and filling swimming pools».
Enunciado: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU de Inglés 2026, convocatoria ordinaria. La imagen es el examen oficial tal cual y el texto lo reproduce; las explicaciones y las respuestas modelo son de EducaIA. Consultado el 7 de noviembre de 2026; el documento no declara fecha de última actualización.
Enunciado oficialEnunciado oficialEste examen solo se publicó en inglés.
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]
Escribe tu redacción, compárala con la redacción modelo y marca los criterios que cumple.
3.14 puntos
La respuesta modelo
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.
Lo que puntúa la pauta
Cada criterio vale 1 punto.
La tenía
Un punto por criterio. Si tu texto lo cumple, lo decides tú.
Qué mira cada criterio en esta redacción
GrammarMira que las frases sean correctas y variadas. Aquí hay dos oraciones de relativo («who still know how to prepare slow-cooked dishes» y «which my generation rarely tastes any more») y un condicional («If we stop cooking these dishes, we lose a piece of our identity»).
Vocabulary and spellingMira que el vocabulario sea preciso y propio del tema, y que la ortografía sea correcta. Por ejemplo, «slow-cooked dishes such as escudella or cap i pota» nombra platos concretos y «fresh, local ingredients» describe sus ventajas.
CohesionMira que las ideas se enlacen y que cada párrafo cumpla una función: causas, ventajas e importancia del patrimonio. Aquí, «As a result, grandparents are often the only ones» une causa y consecuencia, y «Therefore, we should ask our grandparents to teach us» cierra con una propuesta.
Adequacy and coherenceMira que el texto cumpla la consigna: un ensayo de opinión con postura clara que explique por qué ocurre, dé ejemplos de recetas, cuente sus ventajas y diga por qué importa conservar este patrimonio. La postura abre el texto («we should defend it») y los ejemplos son «escudella or cap i pota».
Enunciado: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU de Inglés 2025, convocatoria ordinaria. La imagen es el examen oficial tal cual y el texto lo reproduce; las explicaciones y las respuestas modelo son de EducaIA. Consultado el 7 de noviembre de 2026; el documento no declara fecha de última actualización.
Enunciado oficialEnunciado oficialEste examen solo se publicó en inglés.
Choose ONE topic. Your answer should be 125-150 words in length. There is no specific penalty for exceeding 150 words in length. Extra points are not given for exceeding 150 words.
[4 points]
3.1 Advertising plays a significant role in shaping consumer choices. Write an opinion essay examining the influence of advertising on consumer behavior. Discuss the power of persuasion, ethical considerations, and the impact of advertising on societal values and priorities.
[4 points]
3.2 Write a formal email addressing a complaint to a customer service department. Clearly describe the problem, provide necessary details, and request a solution or explanation.
[4 points]
3.3 Choose a popular comedy TV series available on streaming platforms and write a review for young viewers. Analyze the humor, character dynamics, and the show’s overall appeal. Discuss specific episodes or story arcs that stood out and why you believe it would resonate with a young audience.
[4 points]
Escribe tu redacción y compárala con la redacción modelo.
3.14 puntos
La respuesta modelo
In my opinion, advertising has a far greater influence on our decisions than most of us would like to admit.
Firstly, adverts are designed by experts in persuasion. They use catchy slogans, attractive celebrities and emotional stories to make us feel that a product will improve our lives.
Secondly, there are serious ethical questions. Some campaigns target young children, who often cannot tell the difference between entertainment and a sales pitch, while others promise unrealistic results, for example with diet products. Companies should be honest about what they sell.
Finally, advertising shapes our values. When every advert shows a perfect body or a luxury lifestyle, success starts to be measured by what we own rather than by who we are.
To sum up, advertising is not harmful in itself, but we need stricter rules and, above all, the habit of questioning what we see.
Qué pide la consigna
Hay que escribir un ensayo de opinión sobre la influencia de la publicidad en el comportamiento de los consumidores, en 125–150 palabras, que trate el poder de persuasión, las cuestiones éticas y el efecto sobre los valores y las prioridades de la sociedad. La redacción modelo da la opinión en la primera frase, dedica un párrafo a cada uno de esos tres puntos y cierra con una conclusión.
Enunciado: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU de Inglés 2024, convocatoria extraordinaria. La imagen es el examen oficial tal cual y el texto lo reproduce; las explicaciones y las respuestas modelo son de EducaIA. Consultado el 7 de noviembre de 2026; el documento no declara fecha de última actualización.
Enunciado oficialEnunciado oficialEste examen solo se publicó en inglés.
Choose ONE topic. Your answer should be 125-150 words in length. There is no specific penalty for exceeding 150 words in length. Extra points are not given for exceeding 150 words.
[4 points]
3.1 Young people spend a lot of time texting and playing on their smartphones, sometimes over three hours a day. Write a blog entry encouraging alternative activities that may be interesting for young people and prevent them from using their smartphones so much every day.
[4 points]
3.2 Travelling by plane helps you make the most of your holiday by taking you places with speed and efficient use of time. However, it is said that emissions from aviation are a significant contributor to climate change. How do you think we should handle this situation? Write an opinion essay about it for your local paper.
[4 points]
3.3 Imagine you’ve gone to one of the immersion shows described in the Reading comprehension text (Part 2). Write an email to a friend in which you explain the experience and suggest you both go together in the near future.
[4 points]
Escribe tu redacción y compárala con la redacción modelo.
3.24 puntos
La respuesta modelo
Few of us would give up the freedom that air travel offers, yet its effect on the climate is undeniable. In my opinion, the solution is not to ban flying but to make it cleaner and fairer.
First, short flights should be replaced by trains wherever a good rail connection exists. Barcelona to Madrid takes only a few hours by high-speed train, with far less pollution. Governments should therefore invest in railways and stop giving aircraft fuel a tax advantage.
Second, people who fly most often should pay more. A family taking one holiday flight a year should not be treated like a frequent flyer. The extra money could fund cleaner aircraft.
In short, flying will remain part of modern life, but we must handle it responsibly. With better trains, fairer prices and new technology, we can enjoy the world without damaging it.
Qué pide la consigna
Pide un ensayo de opinión para el periódico local sobre cómo afrontar el problema de las emisiones de la aviación, en 125–150 palabras. La redacción modelo defiende una postura desde el principio (ni prohibir volar ni dejarlo como está), propone dos medidas con sus razones (trenes en lugar de vuelos cortos y que paguen más quienes más vuelan) y cierra con una conclusión.
Enunciado: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU de Inglés 2023, convocatoria ordinaria. La imagen es el examen oficial tal cual y el texto lo reproduce; las explicaciones y las respuestas modelo son de EducaIA. Consultado el 7 de noviembre de 2026; el documento no declara fecha de última actualización.
Enunciado oficialEnunciado oficialEste examen solo se publicó en inglés.
Choose ONE topic. Your answer should be 125-150 words in length. There is no specific penalty for exceeding 150 words in length. Extra points are not given for exceeding 150 words.
[4 points]
3.1 You and your family went on holiday and rented an apartment through an online booking website. The apartment was not located where it was supposed to be, was in bad condition and did not include all the facilities that were described on the website. Write a complaint email to the Customer Service department of the booking agency and ask for some kind of compensation.
[4 points]
3.2 Environmental fines are often imposed on industries and companies and even polluting vehicle owners but hardly ever on individual citizens who do not recycle or respect the environment. Given the world’s climate situation, should governments start making individual citizens pay environmental fines? For example, should people report to the government on their neighbours who do not recycle, or who still have traditional light bulbs and not LEDs? Would this be good for society? Write a for-and-against essay.
[4 points]
3.3 Hobbies are often overlooked by parents because they want their kids to do well in school. As a result, hobbies are usually not considered to be important. Can some hobbies be turned into a class taught in schools? How do you think parents should act towards kids who care more about their hobbies than getting good grades? Write an opinion essay.
[4 points]
Escribe tu redacción y compárala con la redacción modelo.
3.34 puntos
La respuesta modelo
Parents understandably want their children to succeed at school, but I believe hobbies deserve far more attention than they receive.
First of all, some hobbies could easily become school subjects. Music, photography and coding, for example, teach discipline and creativity, and many employers value those skills. A weekly workshop would let students discover talents that traditional lessons never reveal.
As for parents, I think they should listen rather than forbid. A teenager who is passionate about painting or football will probably work harder in every area of life. Instead of saying that hobbies are a waste of time, parents could agree on a balance: homework first, then a fixed time for the activity the child loves.
To sum up, hobbies help young people grow, so schools and families should support them. Good grades matter, but happiness and motivation matter too.
Qué pide la consigna
Pide un ensayo de opinión sobre si algunos pasatiempos podrían convertirse en una asignatura y sobre cómo deberían actuar los padres con los hijos que se interesan más por sus aficiones que por las notas, en 125–150 palabras. La redacción modelo contesta a las dos preguntas, la de la asignatura y la de los padres, con ejemplos, y cierra con una conclusión.
Enunciado: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU de Inglés 2023, convocatoria ordinaria. La imagen es el examen oficial tal cual y el texto lo reproduce; las explicaciones y las respuestas modelo son de EducaIA. Consultado el 7 de noviembre de 2026; el documento no declara fecha de última actualización.
Enunciado oficialEnunciado oficialEste examen solo se publicó en inglés.
Choose ONE topic. Your answer should be 125-150 words in length. There is no specific penalty for exceeding 150 words in length. Extra points are not given for exceeding 150 words.
[4 points]
3.1 Travelling by plane leaves an enormous carbon footprint that contributes to global warming. Yet, flying is often the fastest means of transport between two locations. Write an opinion essay discussing whether a government should regulate the citizens’ use of transportation based on environmental criteria.
[4 points]
3.2 Write a descriptive essay about an occurrence that taught you a lot about how to deal (or how not to deal) with people. You can focus on one event or person, or on something that you learnt gradually in different situations.
[4 points]
3.3 Many cities in Europe are changing their traffic patterns by eliminating lanes for cars while opening more lanes for bicycles and battery-powered scooters and promoting public transportation. Some people like the idea of fewer cars in cities, but some business owners say that fewer cars means fewer customers. In addition, some residents say that taking public transportation is not always an option. Write a for-and-against essay about campaigns to restrict private car traffic in cities.
[4 points]
Escribe tu redacción y compárala con la redacción modelo.
3.14 puntos
La respuesta modelo
In my view, governments should not forbid people from choosing how they travel, but they do have a duty to guide those choices with environmental rules.
The first reason is that transport is one of the main sources of pollution. If nobody intervenes, the number of flights and cars will keep growing, and so will the damage to the climate. Regulation, such as limits on short domestic flights or low-emission zones in city centres, can reduce emissions quickly.
The second reason is fairness. When the rules are the same for everyone, nobody feels they are making sacrifices alone. For example, many European cities already restrict the most polluting vehicles, and their air quality has improved.
Some people argue that such measures limit personal freedom. However, freedom does not include harming others. Therefore, I believe regulation, combined with cheap public transport, is a reasonable and necessary answer.
Qué pide la consigna
Pide un ensayo de opinión sobre si un gobierno debería regular el uso que los ciudadanos hacen del transporte según criterios medioambientales, en 125–150 palabras. La redacción modelo da su postura desde la primera frase (guiar con normas, sin prohibir elegir), la apoya con dos razones (el peso del transporte en la contaminación y la igualdad de las reglas), contesta la objeción de la libertad personal y concluye.
Enunciado: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU de Inglés 2023, convocatoria extraordinaria. La imagen es el examen oficial tal cual y el texto lo reproduce; las explicaciones y las respuestas modelo son de EducaIA. Consultado el 7 de noviembre de 2026; el documento no declara fecha de última actualización.
Enunciado oficialEnunciado oficialEste examen solo se publicó en inglés.
Choose ONE topic. Your answer should be 125-150 words in length. There is no specific penalty for exceeding 150 words in length. Extra points are not given for exceeding 150 words.
[4 points]
3.1 Many towns in Catalonia celebrate local festivals. Write an article for a travel magazine in which you explain and describe a local festival or celebration that you know well.
[4 points]
3.2 A national park is a large area of land which is protected by the government because of its natural beauty, plants, or animals, and which the public can usually visit with some restrictions. Have you ever visited a national park? What did you do there? Did you see any wild animals or protected flora? Write a narrative text in which you explain your experience there.
[4 points]
3.3 Governments often create national parks to protect wildlife and encourage conservation. Do you think governments are doing enough to protect animals in their natural habitat? Do you think governments have to take more forceful action to protect animals? Write an opinion essay.
[4 points]
Escribe tu redacción y compárala con la redacción modelo.
3.34 puntos
La respuesta modelo
In my opinion, current measures fall short, and governments should act far more firmly to protect wildlife.
Firstly, creating national parks is a good start, but laws mean little without enforcement. Many protected areas have too few rangers, so poachers and illegal loggers operate almost freely. Governments should invest in more staff and modern technology to monitor these areas.
Secondly, habitats are shrinking because of farming, roads and urban growth. If a government approves a motorway through a nature reserve, no declaration of protection will save the species that live there. Stricter limits on construction, and real penalties for companies that damage the environment, are essential.
Some argue that protection is too expensive, but healthy ecosystems also bring income through tourism.
In conclusion, protecting animals requires more than good intentions. Governments must act more forcefully before it is too late.
Qué pide la consigna
Pide un ensayo de opinión que conteste a dos preguntas: si los gobiernos hacen lo suficiente por proteger a los animales en su hábitat y si deberían actuar con más contundencia, en 125–150 palabras. La redacción modelo da su postura desde la primera frase (no hacen lo suficiente y deben actuar con más firmeza), la apoya con dos razones con ejemplos, contesta una objeción y cierra con una conclusión.
Enunciado: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU de Inglés 2022, convocatoria ordinaria. La imagen es el examen oficial tal cual y el texto lo reproduce; las explicaciones y las respuestas modelo son de EducaIA. Consultado el 7 de noviembre de 2026; el documento no declara fecha de última actualización.
Enunciado oficialEnunciado oficialEste examen solo se publicó en inglés.
Choose ONE topic. Your answer should be 125-150 words in length. There is no specific penalty for exceeding 150 words in length. Extra points are not given for exceeding 150 words.
[4 points]
3.1 Many traditions from the United States, such as Halloween or the character of Santa Claus, have been exported to other cultures. Write a for-and-against essay discussing to what extent this enriches or has a negative effect on one’s own traditions.
[4 points]
3.2 Football has become a phenomenon that involves a lot of people and money. Today only important teams that have a lot of money to hire the best players in the world have a chance to win major tournaments and trophies. Do you think that football has become something other than a sport and has lost its original spirit? Write an opinion essay.
[4 points]
3.3 The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on cultural events. Write a narrative essay explaining your experience at the last concert, music festival or theatrical performance that you attended.
[4 points]
Escribe tu redacción y compárala con la redacción modelo.
3.24 puntos
La respuesta modelo
I believe football has become much more than a sport, and that it has partly lost its original spirit.
To begin with, money now decides almost everything. A few wealthy clubs can sign the best players in the world, so smaller teams rarely have a chance of winning major competitions. Fans know in advance who the favourites are, and unexpected victories are becoming extremely rare.
In addition, many players change clubs for huge salaries, which weakens their bond with the supporters. When a star leaves for a richer team, it is hard to believe that the badge matters more than the contract.
Nevertheless, the game itself has not disappeared. Every weekend, thousands of children and amateur teams play for pure enjoyment.
In short, professional football is now a huge business, but the original spirit survives wherever people play simply for fun.
Qué pide la consigna
Pide un ensayo de opinión que conteste a una pregunta: si el fútbol se ha convertido en algo distinto de un deporte y ha perdido su espíritu original, en 125–150 palabras. La redacción modelo da su postura en la primera frase (en parte, sí), la apoya con dos razones (el dinero decide los títulos y los fichajes debilitan el vínculo con la afición), reconoce lo que se mantiene y cierra con una conclusión.
Enunciado: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU de Inglés 2022, convocatoria ordinaria. La imagen es el examen oficial tal cual y el texto lo reproduce; las explicaciones y las respuestas modelo son de EducaIA. Consultado el 7 de noviembre de 2026; el documento no declara fecha de última actualización.
Enunciado oficialEnunciado oficialEste examen solo se publicó en inglés.
Choose ONE topic. Your answer should be 125-150 words in length. There is no specific penalty for exceeding 150 words in length. Extra points are not given for exceeding 150 words.
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3.1 In our country, young people tend to live with their parents for much longer than they do in other European countries or in the United States. Write an opinion essay analyzing the reasons why you think this may be so.
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3.2 What are the key ingredients for a successful holiday trip? Write a blog entry in which you give recommendations to your readers about how to plan their holidays so that they can make the most of their leisure time.
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3.3 People around the world have strong opinions about governments requiring COVID-19 vaccinations. Write an argumentative essay in which you take a side in the vaccination debate. Make sure to support your view with arguments.
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Escribe tu redacción y compárala con la redacción modelo.
3.14 puntos
La respuesta modelo
In my opinion, young people in our country stay with their parents for longer mainly for economic reasons, although cultural factors also play a part.
The first and most important reason is the cost of housing. Rents are very high and salaries, especially for those who have just finished their studies, are low. In addition, many young people only find temporary contracts, so they cannot count on a stable income.
A second reason is cultural. In Southern Europe, family ties are traditionally strong, and living together is seen as normal rather than as a failure. Parents often provide meals and emotional support, so young people feel no urgency to become independent.
To sum up, although tradition matters, I believe that the lack of affordable housing and stable jobs is what keeps young people at home.
Qué pide la consigna
Pide un ensayo de opinión que analice las razones por las que los jóvenes de aquí viven con sus padres más tiempo que en otros países, en 125–150 palabras. La redacción modelo da su opinión en la primera frase, analiza dos razones (la vivienda y el empleo, y la cultura familiar) en párrafos separados y cierra con una conclusión que vuelve a la postura inicial.
3.34 puntos
La respuesta modelo
I believe that governments should encourage COVID-19 vaccination rather than make it compulsory.
First of all, a vaccine is a medical intervention, and individuals have the right to decide what happens to their own bodies. Forcing people to be vaccinated may violate that principle, and it could also increase distrust in public institutions.
Furthermore, there are effective alternatives. Clear information campaigns and trusted doctors explaining the benefits can persuade hesitant people, because trust usually convinces more people than threats.
Admittedly, supporters of compulsory vaccination argue that it protects vulnerable people and helps hospitals to cope. This is a serious concern; however, a rule that many citizens resist is difficult to enforce, and punishments rarely change deeply held opinions.
To conclude, convincing people is slower than forcing them, but it builds the trust and cooperation that any future health crisis will require.
Qué pide la consigna
Pide un ensayo argumentativo en el que tomes partido en el debate sobre exigir la vacuna de la COVID-19 y apoyes tu postura con argumentos, en 125–150 palabras. La redacción modelo toma partido en la primera frase (animar mejor que obligar), da dos argumentos desarrollados, reconoce el argumento contrario y lo rebate, y cierra con una conclusión.
Enunciado: Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya, Oficina d’Accés a la Universitat. PAU de Inglés 2022, convocatoria extraordinaria. La imagen es el examen oficial tal cual y el texto lo reproduce; las explicaciones y las respuestas modelo son de EducaIA. Consultado el 7 de noviembre de 2026; el documento no declara fecha de última actualización.
Lo dice el examen: entre 125 y 150 palabras, sin penalización específica por pasarse de 150 y sin puntos extra por pasarse (lo dicen los exámenes de 2022 a 2024 y las instrucciones de corrección de 2025 y 2026). Consejo nuestro: cuenta las palabras, porque un texto muy por debajo de 125 no ha desarrollado la consigna.
El examen de 2025 y 2026 reparte los 4 puntos por igual: 1 por gramática, 1 por vocabulario y ortografía, 1 por cohesión y 1 por adecuación y coherencia; en 2022–2024 solo dice «4 points». Consejo nuestro: antes de pulir el inglés, comprueba que respondes a todo lo que pide la consigna (por ejemplo, a las dos preguntas si hace dos).
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Cuántas preguntas de ensayo de opinión y argumentativo han caído en la PAU de Inglés de Cataluña?
Entre 2022 y 2026, 11 preguntas en 10 ejercicios, de 10 de los 15 exámenes que tenemos resueltos. Ha caído en 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 y 2022. Un ejercicio con preguntas de varios temas sale en la página de cada uno, con las suyas.
¿Las respuestas son las oficiales?
No: las redacciones modelo y las explicaciones las escribe EducaIA. Las pautas de 2022–2024 no dan criterios de redacción (el examen solo dice «4 points») ni ninguna redacción modelo. La de 2025–2026 reparte los 4 puntos en cuatro criterios (gramática, vocabulario y ortografía, cohesión, adecuación y coherencia); tampoco da ninguna redacción modelo.
¿Cómo sé qué nota sacaría mi redacción?
Escribe tu texto, abre el modelo y marca los criterios que cumple el tuyo: verás una nota orientativa, un punto por criterio. Hasta 2024 el examen solo dice «4 points» y la pauta no reparte los puntos, así que la página no calcula nota: te dice qué pide la consigna. Si algo está, lo decides tú. No se guarda nada de lo que marcas.
¿Puedo imprimir los ejercicios?
Sí. El botón de imprimir prepara una hoja con los enunciados, con espacio para responder, y las respuestas modelo aparte. Cada ejercicio enlaza también el PDF oficial del examen y de la pauta.
Explicaciones y respuestas modelo escritas por EducaIA. La opción correcta de cada pregunta cerrada es la de la pauta oficial.