Inglés, PAU 2026 de Cataluña: el examen de junio (serie 5) resuelto

El examen de junio (serie 5) de Inglés de la PAU de Cataluña de 2026, 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 2026 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

2026Convocatoria ordinaria · Serie 5 · Ejercicio 1Part 1: Listening comprehension, an interview with the artist Yayoi Kusama

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

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?

[0.375 points]

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

[0.375 points]

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

[0.375 points]

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

[0.375 points]

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

[0.375 points]

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

[0.375 points]

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

[0.375 points]

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

[0.375 points]

Audio oficial

Audio oficial de la comprensión oral: Generalitat de Catalunya, Eureka, biblioteca digital (registro 994). 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) 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 se dice en la entrevista: nunca habla de amar el caos ni el misterio; para ella el amor y la esperanza son «the essence of my art».

  2. b) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: no habla de cambiar la perspectiva del público sobre el amor, sino de que sienta «a sense of boundless love and hope».

  3. c) Correcta

    Kusama dice que el amor y la esperanza son la esencia de su arte y que quiere que quien visite sus instalaciones comparta algo: «I aim to cultivate a shared experience that unites people in a profound, positive way». Es la tercera opción.

  4. d) Descartada

    Dice lo contrario: sus instalaciones reflejan «the limitless nature of love and hope», es decir, su carácter sin límites.

1.20,375 puntos

  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 se dice en la entrevista que las salas inviten a pensar en la enfermedad mental; al final de esa respuesta Kusama dice que crear este arte alivia su enfermedad, pero la invitación al visitante es a pensar en su lugar en el cosmos.

  2. b) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: el entrevistador habla de «realms beyond this world», pero la invitación que ella formula es a reflexionar sobre el lugar de cada uno, no a viajar al espacio.

  3. c) Correcta

    Kusama describe las salas como un viaje simbólico «inviting individuals to reflect on their own place within the cosmic tapestry»; es decir, invitan a pensar en nuestro lugar en el universo. Es la tercera opción.

  4. d) Descartada

    No es el tema: «tapestry» solo aparece en la metáfora «cosmic tapestry», y «mirrors» como verbo en «a symbolic journey that mirrors the limitless nature of love and hope».

1.30,375 puntos

  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

    Dice lo contrario: «the only method I have found that relieves my illness is to keep creating this type of art».

  2. b) Correcta

    Kusama dice que el arte fue su refugio y que le permitió pasar del dolor a algo mejor: «It allowed me to transform pain into beauty, despair into hope». Es la segunda opción.

  3. c) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: no habla de que el arte aumente su necesidad de superar sus problemas.

  4. d) Descartada

    Dice lo contrario: para ella «sharing these positive emotions is the power of art».

1.40,375 puntos

  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

    Es lo que dice Kusama más tarde, al hablar del mensaje positivo («we are all dots in this vast universe»), no lo que dice el entrevistador al preguntar por qué los pinta en abundancia.

  2. b) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: nadie habla de rebeldía artística.

  3. c) Correcta

    La pregunta se refiere a lo que dice el entrevistador, no Kusama. Él interpreta los puntos como «a visual manifestation of anxiety» y como «psychic obsession that you attempt to run away from»: representan angustia. Es la tercera opción.

  4. d) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: el entrevistador relaciona los puntos con la ansiedad, no con una sensación de abundancia.

1.50,375 puntos

  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 es así: los puntos no son elementos del espacio, sino personas («we are all dots in this vast universe»).

  2. b) Descartada

    Dice lo contrario: el patrón refleja unidad y crea «a sense of harmony and love».

  3. c) Correcta

    Kusama explica el mensaje positivo de los puntos: «Polka dots are a symbol of the world, the cosmos, and our interconnectedness». Los puntos son las personas: «we are all dots in this vast universe». Es la tercera opción.

  4. d) Descartada

    No es lo que dice: la repetición de los puntos «signifies the multiplicity of individuals», no una lucha diaria.

1.60,375 puntos

  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 motivo no es que acuda gente diversa, sino que esa gente conecta en lo esencial, porque el arte habla al corazón de todos.

  2. b) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: habla de un lenguaje que «speaks directly to the heart», no de uno que entiendan los expertos en arte.

  3. c) Correcta

    Kusama dice que el arte es «a universal language that speaks directly to the heart», que sus instalaciones son un espacio donde «people from all walks of life can connect on a fundamental level» y que el amor y la esperanza, «being universal emotions, provide a common ground for individuals to come together». Es la tercera opción.

  4. d) Descartada

    Dice lo contrario: «Love and hope, being universal emotions» sirven a todos, no a un público cultural concreto.

1.70,375 puntos

  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

    Dice lo contrario sobre su identidad como artista japonesa: «I wasn't really aware of it».

  2. b) Correcta

    Kusama explica por qué se fue: «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». Es la segunda opción.

  3. c) Descartada

    Las restricciones del gobierno japonés son una dificultad que menciona, no el motivo por el que decidió irse: «I faced challenges due to restrictions on foreign exchange imposed by the Japanese government».

  4. d) Descartada

    Sus contactos explican por qué eligió Estados Unidos («I picked America because of my connections and the belief that the future of art was in New York»), no por qué dejó Japón: eso lo explica el aislamiento.

1.80,375 puntos

  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 dice que el arte elimine la incertidumbre: «In times of uncertainty, art becomes a ray of light».

  2. b) Correcta

    Kusama dice que, ante los retos globales, el arte «has the power to inspire, uplift, and unite communities» y que «art catalyzes change, encouraging collective action». Es la segunda opción.

  3. c) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: habla de «a shared vision of a better future», no de retos inevitables.

  4. d) Descartada

    No se dice en la entrevista: Kusama mira hacia el futuro («a brighter tomorrow»), no hacia el pasado.

Transcripción oficial del audio

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

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.

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2026Convocatoria ordinaria · Serie 5 · Ejercicio 2Part 2: Reading comprehension, the science of fear

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

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]

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

2.10,5 puntos

La respuesta modelo

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

Lo que puntúa la pauta

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

La pregunta busca la amenaza que hoy ya no solemos encontrar. El primer párrafo lo dice: «today’s threats are less likely to involve sabre-tooth tigers». Ojo con las casas encantadas y las películas de miedo: son ejemplos de cosas que todavía provocan miedo.

La pauta acepta, en inglés y literal:

  • Sabre-tooth tigers are not usually encountered anymore.

2.20,5 puntos

La respuesta modelo

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

Lo que puntúa la pauta

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

Parafrasear es decir lo mismo con otras palabras: puedes conservar «dopamine», pero cambia la estructura (por ejemplo, pasa de «The release of dopamine» a un verbo) y los demás términos. Mantén el sentido: la dopamina puede dar sensación de felicidad en situaciones que dan miedo.

La pauta acepta, en inglés y literal:

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

2.30,5 puntos

La respuesta modelo

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.

Lo que puntúa la pauta

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

La pregunta prohíbe copiar del texto y solo deja conservar «hippocampus», «brain» y «past». La idea: el hipocampo recupera recuerdos de situaciones parecidas y así el cerebro decide si el peligro es real. No copies «retrieves the memories of similar events from storage to determine if there really is any danger».

La pauta acepta, en inglés y 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 puntos

La respuesta modelo

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

Lo que puntúa la pauta

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

El texto dice que la exposición continuada «can also desensitize the brain to real threats»: la reacción ante un peligro real se vuelve menos intensa. Responde con una frase completa; puedes usar fragmentos del texto.

La pauta acepta, en inglés y literal:

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

2.50,5 puntos

La respuesta modelo

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

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 sola palabra del texto con el sentido de «assess, evaluate, and analyze»: está en el tercer párrafo, en «quickly weighs this event» (línea 21). Cópiala del texto y no la cambies por un sinónimo tuyo.

La pauta acepta, en inglés y literal:

  • weigh(s) (line 20)

2.60,5 puntos

La respuesta modelo

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.

Lo que puntúa la pauta

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

Hay que completar la frase empezando con las palabras del enunciado y siguiendo la gramática de «so that you…» (sujeto «you» y un verbo como «can» más infinitivo). La idea de la última frase del texto tiene dos partes: valorar el papel del miedo (supervivencia y entretenimiento) y cuidar su efecto sobre la salud.

La pauta acepta, en inglés y 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.

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.

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2026Convocatoria ordinaria · Serie 5 · Ejercicio 3Part 3: Writing

4 puntosUna redacción modelo de EducaIA: la pauta no da ningunaTemas: Correo y carta formal, Ensayo de opinión y argumentativo
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 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.

3.14 puntos

La respuesta modelo

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

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 las estructuras varíen. Aquí hay un present perfect con «since» + pasado («I have also babysat my two younger cousins every weekend since I was fifteen») y la fórmula de solicitud «I am writing to apply for an au pair position».
  • Vocabulary and spelling Mira que el vocabulario sea preciso, propio del cuidado de niños y del registro formal, y que la ortografía sea correcta. Por ejemplo, «taking care of groups of eight-year-olds» y «further information».
  • Cohesion Mira que las ideas se enlacen y que cada párrafo trate una cosa. Aquí cada párrafo se abre con una fórmula que lo señala («Regarding my experience», «As for my personal qualities»), y «I am attracted to this job because it combines two things I enjoy» enlaza motivo y explicación.
  • Adequacy and coherence Mira que el texto cumpla la consigna: una solicitud formal a una agencia que explique por qué se quiere el puesto, la experiencia con niños y las cualidades personales. Se dirige a la agencia («Dear Sir or Madam»), y las cualidades quedan claras: «I am patient, responsible and cheerful, and I adapt easily to new situations».

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.

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 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 spelling Mira 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».
  • Cohesion Mira 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 coherence Mira 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.

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