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Key Facts: Andalusia PAU Italian Exam

The exam is organized by the Distrito Único Andaluz / Comisión Interuniversitaria de Andalucía for entry into Andalusian public universities.

The official exam duration is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).

The curriculum reflects 2nd Bachillerato Lengua Extranjera II (Italian B1–B2 CEFR level).

Registration costs €58.70 base fee for the Access Phase in Andalusia.

Scoring uses a 0–10 scale, with a minimum 4.0 needed in Access Phase to combine with high school marks.

Practice questions on this platform provide an English-language MCQ study adaptation covering all core curriculum competencies.

Prepare for the Andalusia PAU Italian (Lengua Extranjera II) exam. Important notice: Local practice items on this site are an English-language multiple-choice question (MCQ) study adaptation of the 2026 2nd Bachillerato / Distrito Único Andaluz curriculum.

Sample Andalusia PAU Italian Practice Questions

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1Read the text and answer the question. "La città di Torino ha inaugurato un nuovo parco pubblico interamente dedicato alla biodiversità urbana. Il progetto, finanziato dalla regione Piemonte, comprende oltre duemila alberi e un'ampia area didattica per le scuole." According to the passage, who funded the new urban biodiversity park in Turin?
A.The municipality of Turin
B.The Piedmont regional government
C.A group of local primary schools
D.A private environmental foundation
Explanation: The passage explicitly states 'finanziato dalla regione Piemonte' (funded by the region of Piedmont). On PAU reading comprehension tasks, candidates must locate explicit factual details directly in the text without confusing the administrator with the funding entity.
2Read the text and answer the question. "Secondo uno studio recente, la dieta mediterranea continua a essere il modello alimentare più salutare in Europa, anche se i giovani italiani consumano sempre più cibi pronti a causa del ritmo di vita frenetico." What main contrast does the passage highlight regarding young Italians?
A.They cook traditional meals daily despite living in big cities
B.They consume more ready-made food despite the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet
C.They refuse to buy Mediterranean produce because it is too expensive
D.They prefer European fast food to local Italian restaurants
Explanation: The text contrasts the recognized health benefits of the Mediterranean diet ('modello alimentare più salutare') with the reality that young Italians are eating more convenience food ('consumano sempre più cibi pronti') due to a fast-paced lifestyle.
3Read the text and answer the question. "Molti musei italiani offrono l'ingresso gratuito la prima domenica del mese. Questa iniziativa ha portato a un aumento significativo dei visitatori, soprattutto tra i residenti locali che prima visitavano rari monumenti della propria città." What was the main outcome of offering free entry on the first Sunday of the month?
A.Museums recorded financial losses due to lower ticket sales
B.A noticeable increase in visitors, particularly local residents
C.A reduction in foreign tourism across major Italian cities
D.The closure of smaller historical monuments during weekends
Explanation: The text notes 'un aumento significativo dei visitatori, soprattutto tra i residenti locali' (a significant increase in visitors, especially among local residents).
4Read the text and answer the question. "L'uso dei veicoli elettrici nelle aree urbane riduce notevolmente l'inquinamento acustico ed atmosferico. Tuttavia, la mancanza di colonnine di ricarica ostacola ancora la loro diffusione su larga scala." According to the passage, what obstacle hinders the widespread adoption of electric vehicles?
A.High electricity prices in urban centers
B.The insufficient number of charging stations
C.The excessive noise produced by electric engines
D.Strict traffic regulations in city centers
Explanation: The word 'mancanza' means lack or shortage; 'mancanza di colonnine di ricarica' refers directly to the lack of charging stations hindering adoption.
5Read the text and answer the question. "Il festival del cinema di Venezia celebra quest'anno la sua ottantesima edizione. Registi da tutto il mondo presenteranno opere inedite che affrontano tematiche sociali contemporanee." What type of films will be presented at the Venice Film Festival according to the snippet?
A.Historical documentaries about classic Italian cinema
B.Unreleased works addressing contemporary social themes
C.Restored silent films from the early twentieth century
D.Commercial comedies aimed exclusively at children
Explanation: 'Opere inedite' means unreleased/new works, and the text specifies that they deal with 'tematiche sociali contemporanee' (contemporary social themes).
6Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence. "Ieri sera Marco __________ a casa tardi perché c'era molto traffico."
A.è tornato
B.ha tornato
C.tornava
D.tornerà
Explanation: The verb 'tornare' is an intransitive verb of movement that requires the auxiliary 'essere' in compound tenses: 'è tornato'. Past participle agreement applies ('Marco' -> masculine singular).
7Complete the sentence with the appropriate past tense. "Da bambini, noi __________ sempre al mare durante le vacanze estive."
A.siamo andati
B.andavamo
C.andremo
D.fummmo andati
Explanation: The phrase 'Da bambini' (As children) paired with 'sempre' (always) indicates a habitual, repeated action in the past, which requires the Imperfetto ('andavamo').
8Which option correctly completes the present continuous construction in Italian? "In questo momento, gli studenti __________ un esame di lingua."
A.stanno facendo
B.sono facendo
C.hanno fatto
D.stavano facendo
Explanation: The progressive aspect in Italian is formed with the verb 'stare' + gerundio. For 'gli studenti' (3rd person plural) in the present tense ('in questo momento'), the correct form is 'stanno facendo'.
9Choose the correct past participle agreement. "Maria ha comprato tre mele e le ha __________ tutte."
A.mangiate
B.mangiato
C.mangiati
D.mangiata
Explanation: When a direct object pronoun (here 'le' referring to 'tre mele', feminine plural) precedes the verb in compound tenses with 'avere', the past participle MUST agree in gender and number with the pronoun: 'le ha mangiate'.
10Select the correct future tense form. "Domani mattina il professore __________ la lezione alle nove."
A.inizierà
B.iniziava
C.ha iniziato
D.inizierebbe
Explanation: 'Domani mattina' points to a future time, requiring the futuro semplice form 'inizierà' (3rd person singular of iniziare).

About the Andalusia PAU Italian Exam

The Andalusia PAU Italian Foreign Language II exam (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad / Lengua Extranjera II: Italiano) evaluates university entrance candidates in Andalusia on their proficiency in Italian at the CEFR B1–B2 level, following the official 2nd Bachillerato curriculum. Official university entrance exams in Andalusia present candidates with authentic Italian texts, open-ended reading comprehension tasks, grammatical transformations, and a short essay response. Please note that the questions provided in this practice bank are an English-language multiple-choice question (MCQ) study adaptation created to help students systematically test and reinforce their knowledge of Italian grammar, verb tenses, mood usage, syntax, pronominal structures, and reading logic.

Exam sponsor: Distrito Único Andaluz / Comisión Interuniversitaria de Andalucía. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 58.70 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (or ~14.70 € per subject in voluntary admission phase) set by Junta de Andalucía.

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25%

Reading Comprehension & Textual Inference

Comprehension of general-interest and argumentative Italian texts, identifying main arguments, inferring author perspective, and verifying factual statements.

25%

Verb Tenses & Aspectual Morphology

Accurate selection and transformation of past, future, and conditional tenses, distinguishing completed events from ongoing descriptive background states.

20%

Subjunctive Mood & Complex Syntax

Mastery of the congiuntivo tense sequence (consecutio temporum), triggers of doubt/opinion/emotion, and all three types of periodi ipotetici.

15%

Pronouns & Pronominal Particles

Placement and combination of direct/indirect pronouns (glielo, ce la), usage of partitive 'ne', locative 'ci', and relative pronouns.

15%

Connectors, Prepositions & Passive/Impersonal Constructions

Logical linkers, prepositions governed by verbs, passive transformations with essere/venire, and impersonal 'si' structures.

Preparing for the Andalusia PAU Italian Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 58.70 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (or ~14.70 € per subject in voluntary admission phase) set by Junta de Andalucía. Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

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Andalusia PAU Italian: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review the contrast between passato prossimo (completed past events) and imperfetto (habitual actions, descriptions, background setting) in narrative contexts.
2Memorize main congiuntivo triggers: expressions of opinion (penso che, credo che), doubt (dubeuto che), emotion (sono contento che), and conjunctions (sebbene, affinché, prima che).
3Practice pronominal transformations: know how direct and indirect object pronouns combine (mi + lo = me lo, gli + la = gliela) and how the past participle agrees with preceding direct pronouns.
4Understand the three types of periodi ipotetici (reality: se + indicativo; possibility: se + congiuntivo imperfetto + condizionale semplice; impossibility: se + congiuntivo trapassato + condizionale composto).
5Pay close attention to false friends between Spanish and Italian (e.g., 'burro' in Italian means butter, not donkey; 'salire' means to go up, not to leave; 'guardare' means to look at, not to keep).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the official Andalusia PAU Italian exam?

The official exam administered by the Distrito Único Andaluz features a written text followed by comprehension questions, lexical and grammatical exercises (such as sentence rewriting, verb conjugation, or gap fill), and a written essay of 100–120 words in Italian. The exam lasts 90 minutes.

Are the questions in this practice bank identical to the official exam?

No. The questions presented on this website are an English-language multiple-choice question (MCQ) study adaptation designed to help candidates prepare for the grammatical, syntactic, and reading comprehension concepts tested under the official 2026 Andalusia PAU Italian syllabus.

What CEFR language level is tested in the Andalusia PAU Italian exam?

The exam targets the B1 to B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), corresponding to the 2nd Bachillerato foreign language curriculum in Spain.

How is the PAU Italian exam scored and weighed for university admission in Andalusia?

The exam is graded on a 0 to 10 scale. If taken in the compulsory Access Phase (Fase de Acceso), a minimum mark of 4.0 is required to calculate the admission grade (60% Bachillerato average + 40% Access Phase mark >= 5.0). If taken in the Admission Phase (Fase de Admisión) to raise marks, subjects are weighted by 0.1 or 0.2 depending on the degree program.

What are the most frequent grammar topics tested in PAU Italian?

Key topics include the distinction between passato prossimo and imperfetto, the four tenses of the congiuntivo, combined pronouns (pronomi combinati), pronominal particles (ci/ne), conditional sentences (periodi ipotetici), connectors, and passive/impersonal constructions.