Inglés PAU 2026

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PRUEBA DE ACCESO A LA UNIVERSIDAD Y PRUEBA DE ADMISIÓN ANDALUCÍA, CEUTA, MELILLA y CENTROS en MARRUECOS CURSO 2025-2026 Instrucciones:

LENGUA EXTRANJERA INGLÉS II

a) Duración: 1 hora y 30 minutos.

b) Todas las cuestiones deben responderse en el papel entregado para la realización del examen y nunca en los folios que contienen los enunciados.

c) Este examen consta de varios bloques. Debe responder a las preguntas que se indican en cada uno.

d) La puntuación está indicada en cada uno de los apartados.

e) No se permite el uso de diccionario.

El examen consta de 3 Bloques (A, B y C)

En cada bloque (Comprehension, Use of English y Writing) se plantean varias preguntas. Se deberá responder al número que se indica. En caso de aportar más de una respuesta, solo se tendrá en cuenta la que aparezca en primer lugar. Las preguntas han de ser respondidas en su totalidad: si la pregunta tiene dos secciones, hay que responder a ambas.

BLOQUE A (Comprensión lectora) Puntuación máxima: 4 puntos Debe responderse a las 8 preguntas del texto propuesto.

COMPREHENSION (4 points). READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS.

RENT A GRANDMA

According to Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, around 9.1 million people aged 65 or older are still working. That’s approximately one in four seniors—many seeking extra income to supplement modest pensions. For older women, the challenge is especially demanding: many never had access to higher education or long-term employment and now struggle to find meaningful work later in life. To address this, a Tokyo-based company has created a unique initiative called OK Obaachan, which translates to ‘OK Granny.’ The project allows people to “rent” a grandmother for an hourly fee, offering both practical help and companionship while giving older women renewed purpose.

The OK Obaachan program is run by Client Partners, a firm dedicated to connecting women of all ages and backgrounds with job opportunities. Describing itself as a “women-only company,” it manages around 100 women aged 60 to 94 in the OK Obaachan division. No degree or professional experience is required—only the wisdom and empathy gained through a lifetime of experience.

“Many people want to continue contributing to society as they get older,” says the company. “And the experience and abilities of older people are of great use to society.” At a fixed rate of 3,300 yen per hour (about €19), clients can hire a grandma for a wide variety of tasks: cooking lessons, babysitting, household chores, or simply having someone to talk to. Others reach out for advice on relationships, family conflicts, or even heartbreak. The OK Obaachan website lists a range of stories: grandmas who helped mediate family disputes, taught new mothers how to care for babies, attended weddings in place of missing relatives, or cheered for children at school events.

Not everyone can join the program. The ideal OK granny, according to Client Partners, is kind, dependable, and hardworking, with an open mind. That last quality is key, as some clients seek help in situations such as single motherhood or divorce, which conservative Japanese society still views critically.

Beyond its novelty, OK Obaachan touches on a deeper social issue. In a society where isolation is rising and family ties are weakening, many older women feel left behind. Combined with sexism often masked as tradition and persistent gender expectations, that sense of invisibility can be profound. For these women, the project offers more than extra income—it restores a sense of ikigai, or “reason for being.” As Japan ages, initiatives like OK Obaachan remind society that experience, kindness, and connection remain invaluable—no matter how old you are.

CHOOSE AND WRITE THE CORRECT OPTION (A, B, C or D). (0.5 points each)

A1. According to the text, OK Obaachan… (a) is a government-funded initiative.

(b) hires elderly Japanese women as family assistants.

(c) provides caregivers for Japanese grandmas.

(d) aims to promote early retirement for Japanese women.

A2. According to the text, hired grannies… (a) only work indoors, within private homes.

(b) must do some training to prepare for their work.

(c) need no academic qualifications.

(d) assist clients in finding romantic partners.

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LENGUA EXTRANJERA INGLÉS II

ARE THESE STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWERS WITH THE PRECISE WORDS OR PHRASES FROM THE TEXT. (0.5 points each)

A3. Some elderly Japanese people find it difficult to live on their pensions alone.

A4. Grandmas sometimes act as members of the family in public.

A5. Grandmas are expected to maintain a nonjudgmental attitude while performing their duties.

A6. The Japanese no longer hold a traditional view on family issues.

A7. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)

A7.1. ONE SYNONYM FOR: “hide” (verb).

A7.2. ONE OPPOSITE FOR: “lazy” (adjective).

A8. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)

A8.1. ONE WORD MEANING: “intense emotional pain, especially caused by the end of a romantic relationship.”

A8.2. ONE WORD MEANING: “to shout loudly in order to show support or praise for somebody.”

BLOQUE B (Uso de la lengua) Puntuación máxima: 3 puntos Debe responder a las 6 preguntas de la opción escogida.

USE OF ENGLISH (3 points; 0.5 points each). CHOOSE OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 AND ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS FROM THAT OPTION ONLY.

OPTION 1 REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE ORIGINAL MEANING. THE NEW SENTENCE MUST CLEARLY PRESENT A DIFFERENT LINGUISTIC STRUCTURE.

o BEGIN AS INDICATED OR USE THE WORD IN BRACKETS.

o THE WORDS PROVIDED MUST NOT BE CHANGED IN ANY WAY.

B1. I’ve never heard such a sad story before.

That’s…

B2. If they want to attract more visitors, tickets should be cheaper.

In order…

B3. It is forbidden to drink alcohol on campus.

You…

B4. Paul didn’t think about his options clearly, so he didn’t make the right decision.

If…

B5. We don’t have any flour left for the muffins.

(RUN)

B6. I don’t like movies as much as I like TV series.

(PREFER)

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LENGUA EXTRANJERA INGLÉS II

OPTION 2 REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE ORIGINAL MEANING. THE NEW SENTENCE MUST CLEARLY PRESENT A DIFFERENT LINGUISTIC STRUCTURE.

o BEGIN AS INDICATED OR USE THE WORD IN BRACKETS.

o THE WORDS PROVIDED MUST NOT BE CHANGED IN ANY WAY.

B7. I last saw Alice two weeks ago.

(FOR)

B8. María Dueñas is said to be the greatest violinist at the time.

People…

B9. Both hoodies were unsuitable for Martin.

Neither...

B10. At the interview, they were asked the date of their wedding anniversary.

(MARRIED)

B11. I will send you the location, and you must wait for him there.

(WHERE)

B12. Could you help me find a smart outfit for my graduation ceremony?

(MIND)

BLOQUE C (Redacción) Puntuación máxima: 3 puntos Deberá realizar una redacción de entre 140 y 180 palabras de UNO SOLO de los dos temas propuestos.

WRITING (3 points)

C. WRITE A COMPOSITION OF 140–180 WORDS ABOUT ONE OF THE TOPICS PROPOSED AND FOCUS ON IT. CHOOSE ONE TOPIC ONLY:

C1. Why should we care about our elderly people? Discuss.

C2. Is there a person you admire in your family? Explain why.