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Key Facts: Andalusia PAU English Exam
90 min
Exam Time Limit
Distrito Único Andaluz
0–10
Grading Scale
Junta de Andalucía
4.0
Min. Access Phase Score
Comisión Interuniversitaria
B2
Target CEFR Level
2º Bachillerato Syllabus
EUR 58.70
Base Registration Fee
Junta de Andalucía
5 Blocks
Curriculum Content Areas
Distrito Único Andaluz
The Andalusia PAU English Foreign Language II exam is administered by the Distrito Único Andaluz and Comisión Interuniversitaria de Andalucía for students completing 2nd Bachillerato. The exam lasts 90 minutes and is marked on a 0–10 scale (minimum 4.0 required in the Access Phase). Note that local questions on this platform are an English-language MCQ study adaptation created to help students master the underlying 2nd Bachillerato B2 CEFR English curriculum.
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1Read the sentence: 'The environmental initiative was launched to mitigate the devastating effects of deforestation in Andalusia.' What is the closest synonym for 'mitigate' in this context?
A.Aggravate
B.Alleviate
C.Overlook
D.Eliminate
Explanation: In this context, 'mitigate' means to make something less severe, intense, or painful, which is synonymous with 'alleviate'. The sentence explains efforts taken to lessen the negative impacts of deforestation. Options A, C, and D mean to worsen, ignore, or completely erase, respectively.
2In the phrase 'Although renewable energy infrastructure requires significant initial capital, its long-term benefits far outweigh the financial costs,' what does the pronoun 'its' refer to?
A.Financial costs
B.Renewable energy infrastructure
C.Initial capital
D.Long-term benefits
Explanation: The possessive pronoun 'its' refers back to the singular noun phrase 'renewable energy infrastructure'. The sentence states that the long-term benefits of renewable energy infrastructure outweigh its financial costs. The other options are components of the clause rather than the antecedent.
3Which of the following statements is TRUE based on the assertion: 'Despite initial skepticism from local traders, the pedestrianization of the city center resulted in a 15% increase in retail sales over twelve months'?
A.Local traders immediately supported the pedestrianization project.
B.Retail sales declined following the pedestrianization of the city center.
C.Pedestrianization led to higher retail sales despite early doubts from shopkeepers.
D.The city center was pedestrianized because retail sales had dropped by 15%.
Explanation: The text states that despite initial skepticism (doubts) from local traders, retail sales increased by 15% after pedestrianization. This makes the third option true. The first option contradicts 'initial skepticism', the second option contradicts '15% increase', and the fourth option misrepresents the cause-and-effect relationship.
4Read the sentence: 'The researcher's findings were corroborated by independent studies conducted across Europe.' What is the meaning of 'corroborated'?
A.Contradicted
B.Confirmed or supported
C.Rejected
D.Questioned
Explanation: 'Corroborate' means to confirm, support, or give strength to a statement or finding with additional evidence. The independent European studies supported the original researcher's findings. Options A, C, and D express opposite meanings involving disagreement or doubt.
5Identify the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to 'sparse' in the sentence: 'Vegetation in the arid region of Tabernas is notoriously sparse.'
A.Abundant
B.Scant
C.Meager
D.Scarce
Explanation: 'Sparse' means thinly scattered, meager, or scarce. Therefore, its direct antonym (opposite meaning) is 'abundant', which means present in large quantities. Options B, C, and D are synonyms of 'sparse'.
6Based on the text excerpt: 'Digital technology has revolutionized foreign language learning, yet traditional classroom interaction remains indispensable for developing authentic communicative competence,' what is the main idea?
A.Classrooms are obsolete due to digital technology.
B.Foreign language learning cannot occur without digital tools.
C.Digital tools are useful, but human classroom interaction is still essential.
D.Traditional classrooms hinder authentic communicative competence.
Explanation: The main idea combines both clauses connected by 'yet': digital technology has brought great advancements, but face-to-face classroom interaction remains necessary (indispensable) for genuine communication skills. Options A, B, and D distort or exaggerate the text's claim.
7What does the adjective 'pervasive' mean in the sentence: 'Artificial intelligence has become a pervasive element in modern educational systems'?
A.Rare and isolated
B.Widespread and present everywhere
C.Dangerous and harmful
D.Temporary and fleeting
Explanation: 'Pervasive' describes something that spreads widely throughout an area or group of people. In this context, it means AI is widespread and integrated across modern education. Options A, C, and D incorrect definitions.
8Which statement is FALSE according to: 'While urban gardens contribute to biodiversity, they cannot fully substitute for natural forest ecosystems'?
A.Urban gardens enhance biodiversity to some extent.
B.Natural forest ecosystems possess ecological value that urban gardens cannot replace.
C.Urban gardens can completely replace natural forest ecosystems.
D.Forest ecosystems and urban gardens are both ecologically relevant.
Explanation: The text states urban gardens 'cannot fully substitute for natural forest ecosystems'. Therefore, the third option ('Urban gardens can completely replace natural forest ecosystems') is false. Options A, B, and D accurately reflect the text.
9In the sentence: 'The committee was reluctant to adopt the proposal without further empirical evidence,' what does 'reluctant' mean?
A.Eager and enthusiastic
B.Unwilling or hesitant
C.Forced and obliged
D.Prepared and ready
Explanation: 'Reluctant' means feeling or showing hesitation, doubt, or unwillingness to do something. The committee hesitated to approve the proposal because they wanted more empirical evidence. The first option is an antonym, while C and D are incorrect.
10In the context: 'Scholars have long debated the origins of the megalithic structures in Antequera, but recent archaeological excavations have thrown new light on their construction dates,' what does 'thrown new light on' mean?
A.Illuminated the ruins with artificial lamps
B.Provided new information that clarifies a subject
C.Made the subject more confusing and obscure
D.Disproved all previous historical records
Explanation: The idiom 'throw new light on' (or 'cast light on') means to provide fresh evidence or insight that makes a complex subject easier to understand. Here, recent excavations helped clarify construction dates. The first option takes the idiom literally, while C and D misinterpret the effect.
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