Inglés, PAU 2025 de Cataluña: el examen de junio (serie 1) resuelto

El examen de junio (serie 1) de Inglés de la PAU de Cataluña de 2025, entero: los tres ejercicios tal como salieron. En la comprensión oral, el audio oficial y la opción correcta de cada pregunta con su explicación; en la lectura, una respuesta modelo de cada pregunta abierta con lo que acepta la pauta; y en la redacción, una redacción modelo por cada opción, con los cuatro criterios explicados. En el ejercicio 3 se elegía una de las dos preguntas, la 3.1 o la 3.2: las tienes resueltas todas.

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Explicaciones y respuestas modelo de EducaIA. La pauta de 2025 da la opción correcta de las 8 preguntas de la comprensión oral y la transcripción completa del audio, varias formulaciones válidas de cada pregunta abierta de la lectura y el reparto de los 4 puntos de la redacción en cuatro criterios (gramática, vocabulario y ortografía, cohesión, adecuación y coherencia); no da ninguna redacción modelo.

Qué entraba, en puntos

Los puntos de cada apartado, sumados por el tema que pregunta. Lo que se elegía dentro del ejercicio 3 va aparte, rayado.

Instrucciones del 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.

Los ejercicios del examen

2025Convocatoria ordinaria · Serie 1 · Ejercicio 1Part 1: Listening comprehension, an interview about Uluru

3 puntosCoincide con la pautaTemas: Comprensión oral
Enunciado oficial
Enunciado oficialEste examen solo se publicó en inglés.

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]

Audio oficial

Audio oficial de la comprensión oral: Generalitat de Catalunya, Eureka, biblioteca digital (registro 810). Licencia CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Registro en Eureka

Elige tu opción y abre la respuesta para compararla.

1.10,375 puntos

  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 se dice en la entrevista: la roca es de arenisca («Uluru is made of arkose sandstone»), pero no dice que sea rara ni que por eso sea sagrada.

  2. b) Correcta

    El doctor Wood explica que para los anangu Uluru es más que una formación natural: «it’s deeply tied to their Tjukurpa», es decir, a su sistema de creencias y leyes. Es la segunda opción.

  3. c) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: el periodista la presenta como «one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks», pero nadie dice que sea la formación natural más profunda.

  4. d) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: los anangu se ven como cuidadores («The Anangu see themselves as caretakers of Uluru»), pero no se habla de un punto de encuentro.

1.20,375 puntos

  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 se dice en la entrevista: no presenta la subida como un peligro; los consejos de seguridad que da (el agua, el sol) valen para cualquier visita.

  2. b) Descartada

    Es lo que proponen en lugar de subir («they encourage visitors to explore the base»), no el motivo por el que lo desaconsejan.

  3. c) Correcta

    Según el doctor Wood, los anangu creen que «climbing it disrespects its sacred nature»: subir falta al respeto al carácter sagrado del lugar. Es la tercera opción.

  4. d) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: no menciona que falten senderos para subir.

1.30,375 puntos

  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

    Solo compara el tamaño: la cordillera original era «similar in size to the Himalayas», pero no dice que Uluru se formara igual que ellas.

  2. b) Correcta

    El doctor Wood cuenta que Uluru era parte de una cordillera enorme y que «the mountains eroded, and rivers carried sand and gravel to the base»; con ese material se formó la roca. Es la segunda opción.

  3. c) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: no menciona ningún mar antiguo ni nada que se petrificara.

  4. d) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: la arena no se acumuló en un desierto, la llevaron los ríos desde unas montañas que se erosionaban; el desierto solo sale al hablar del clima y del paisaje de hoy.

1.40,375 puntos

  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

    El audio habla de hierro, no de cobre: «the iron minerals in the rock».

  2. b) Correcta

    El doctor Wood explica que el rojo viene de la oxidación del hierro de la roca: «When the sandstone is exposed to the air, the iron reacts with oxygen». Es la segunda opción.

  3. c) Descartada

    Solo es gris la roca de debajo, la que «hasn’t been exposed to the atmosphere»; la superficie es roja por la oxidación.

  4. d) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: no menciona el suelo; el color viene de la oxidación del hierro de la propia roca.

1.50,375 puntos

  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 dice que el verano es demasiado caluroso para visitarlo: «Summer, from December to February, is far too hot». Es la primera opción.

  2. b) Descartada

    Es la época más popular para visitarlo («Winter, from June to August, is the most popular time»), no la peor.

  3. c) Descartada

    No es la peor época: marzo a mayo es el otoño en Australia, y de la primavera y el otoño dice «Spring and autumn are much better».

  4. d) Descartada

    No es la peor época: septiembre a noviembre es la primavera en Australia, y de esas estaciones dice que son «also great for visiting».

1.60,375 puntos

  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 sus consejos está «Stick to marked paths, respect wildlife, and pay attention to park signals», que es respetar a los animales, no evitar toda interacción con ellos.

  2. b) Correcta

    Preguntado por la seguridad, el doctor Wood recomienda dos cosas: llevar siempre agua («always carry water when walking or driving») y protegerse del sol («Protect yourself from the sun with a hat, sunscreen, and lightweight clothing»). Es la segunda opción.

  3. c) Descartada

    No recomienda contratar a nadie: dice que la zona cuenta con «facilities, rangers, and maps» que ayudan a los visitantes.

  4. d) Descartada

    Dice lo contrario del invierno: de junio a agosto es «the most popular time» para ir.

1.70,375 puntos

  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

    Dice lo contrario: «You cannot stay there overnight».

  2. b) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista que esas visitas recorran la base de la roca: solo dice que las dirigen guías locales que «share stories and traditions».

  3. c) Correcta

    Preguntado por cómo conocer la cultura anangu, el doctor Wood dice que el centro cultural «offers displays, videos, and artworks that explain the Anangu way of life». Es la tercera opción.

  4. d) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: lo espiritual es el paisaje («a living, spiritual landscape»), no un servicio del centro.

1.80,375 puntos

  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

    Dice lo contrario: en el paseo por la base se ven «its unique patterns, plants, and wildlife».

  2. b) Correcta

    El doctor Wood dice que a mucha gente le sorprende lo que hay alrededor: «Many are surprised by the variety of things to see and do around the rock», y pone un ejemplo: «Uluru has many caves and waterholes». Es la segunda opción.

  3. c) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: no menciona tiendas ni restaurantes, y de Uluru dice que es «so much more than a tourist attraction».

  4. d) Descartada

    Dice lo contrario: hay un recorrido de unos diez kilómetros, «The base walk, which is about 10 kilometers long».

Transcripción oficial del audio

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

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.

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2025Convocatoria ordinaria · Serie 1 · Ejercicio 2Part 2: Reading comprehension, tipping in the United States

3 puntosCubre todas las ideas de la pautaTemas: Comprensión escrita con preguntas abiertas
Enunciado oficial
Enunciado oficialEste examen solo se publicó en inglés.

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]

Escribe tu respuesta y compárala con la de la pauta: marca lo que tenía la tuya.

2.10,5 puntos

La respuesta modelo

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.

Lo que puntúa la pauta

0,5 puntos. La pauta no reparte idea por idea los puntos del contenido de este apartado.

Pide dos datos, cuándo y cómo, y la respuesta tiene que unirlos en una frase completa. Búscalos en el segundo párrafo: cuándo se extendió la costumbre («the practice really only took off after the Civil War») y quién la trajo y para qué. Puedes copiar fragmentos del texto.

La pauta acepta, en inglés y 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 puntos

La respuesta modelo

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

Lo que puntúa la pauta

0,5 puntos. La pauta no reparte idea por idea los puntos del contenido de este apartado.

Se pide una frase del texto, no una explicación: cópiala tal cual, sin cambiarla. Busca la que dice desde cuándo se deja un extra con la cuenta en Estados Unidos; está al principio del segundo párrafo, en las líneas 5 y 6.

La pauta acepta, en inglés y 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 puntos

La respuesta modelo

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.

Lo que puntúa la pauta

0,5 puntos. La pauta no reparte idea por idea los puntos del contenido de este apartado.

La pregunta pide tus propias palabras: no copies frases del texto como «allowing businesses to pay tipped personnel a subminimum wage». Puedes usar las palabras pay, minimum y businesses. Tienes que decir dos cosas: que se podía pagar menos del mínimo a quien recibe propinas y con qué condición.

La pauta acepta, en inglés y 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 puntos

La respuesta modelo

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

Lo que puntúa la pauta

0,5 puntos. La pauta no reparte idea por idea los puntos del contenido de este apartado.

La causa está al final del tercer párrafo, a partir de «That’s thanks in part to the dawn of the digital payment era». Tu respuesta tiene que dar esa razón (el pago digital) y puede explicar por qué rechazar la propina en una pantalla resulta incómodo. Puedes copiar fragmentos del texto.

La pauta acepta, en inglés y 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 puntos

La respuesta modelo

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

Lo que puntúa la pauta

0,5 puntos. La pauta no reparte idea por idea los puntos del contenido de este apartado.

Es una paráfrasis: cambia las palabras y la construcción («how they look», «the quality of their service») y conserva el sentido: la propina puede depender del aspecto de quien sirve y no de lo bien que sirve. Puedes mantener las palabras gramaticales y tips y service.

La pauta acepta, en inglés y 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 puntos

La respuesta modelo

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

Lo que puntúa la pauta

0,5 puntos. La pauta no reparte idea por idea los puntos del contenido de este apartado.

Pide tus propias palabras y el segundo factor, no el primero: el primero es «Where there’s a subminimum wage, tip». El segundo compara lo que vale para ti el servicio con lo que recibe quien lo presta. No copies la frase del texto.

La pauta acepta, en inglés y 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.

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.

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2025Convocatoria ordinaria · Serie 1 · Ejercicio 3Part 3: Writing

4 puntosUna redacción modelo de EducaIA: la pauta no da ningunaTemas: Ensayo de opinión y argumentativo, Reseña, descripción, blog y otros textos
Enunciado oficial
Enunciado 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.

Un punto por criterio. Si tu texto lo cumple, lo decides tú.

Qué mira cada criterio en esta redacción

  • Grammar Mira 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 spelling Mira 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.
  • Cohesion Mira 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 coherence Mira 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».

3.24 puntos

La respuesta modelo

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.

Lo que puntúa la pauta

Cada criterio vale 1 punto.

Un punto por criterio. Si tu texto lo cumple, lo decides tú.

Qué mira cada criterio en esta redacción

  • Grammar Mira que las frases sean correctas y que se combinen estructuras. Aquí hay construcciones como «We had spent the morning swimming in the river» y una consecutiva: «ate watermelon so juicy that it ran down our elbows».
  • Vocabulary and spelling Mira que el léxico sea descriptivo y preciso, con detalles de los sentidos: el olfato («the smell of warm pine needles»), el oído («the endless song of the cicadas») y el gusto («watermelon so juicy»).
  • Cohesion Mira que el texto avance con orden y que las ideas se enlacen. Aquí lo marcan las expresiones de tiempo, como «By noon the air was thick with the smell of warm pine needles» y «In the evening the wind finally began to blow».
  • Adequacy and coherence Mira que el texto cumpla la consigna: la descripción de un solo día de la estación favorita, con atmósfera, actividades y sensaciones. El día se sitúa al principio («a golden July day in my grandparents’ village») y el cierre dice por qué es memorable.

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.

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