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2026 Statistics
Key Facts: PAU French II (Castilla y León) Exam
90 min
Exam Time Limit
Comisión PAU Castilla y León
0–10
Grading Scale
Junta de Castilla y León
4.0
Min. Access Phase Mark
PAU Regulations
EUR 76.82
General Registration Fee
Junta de Castilla y León 2026
B1 / B2
CEFR Target Level
2nd Bachillerato Curriculum
The Castilla y León PAU Foreign Language II — French exam is organized by the PAU Organising Commission of Castilla y León (USAL, UVA, UBU, ULE) for 2nd Bachillerato students entering Spanish universities. Lasting 90 minutes, it tests B1/B2 French reading comprehension, grammar rephrasing, subjonctif, tenses, connectors, and syntax. Questions on this platform serve as an English-language MCQ study adaptation for the Castilla y León PAU 2026 exam.
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1Read the text excerpt: 'À Lyon, le déploiement massif des pistes cyclables et du service de vélos en libre-service a permis de réduire la circulation automobile au centre-ville de 15% en trois ans.' What is the primary outcome reported in the text?
A.Car traffic in the city center decreased by 15% over three years
B.Bicycle sales doubled across the entire region of Lyon
C.Public transport fares were reduced by 15% for students
D.Automobile manufacturing in Lyon dropped significantly
Explanation: The passage explicitly states that massive deployment of bike lanes and bike-sharing reduced city-center car traffic by 15% in three years ('réduire la circulation automobile au centre-ville de 15% en trois ans').
2Read the sentence: 'L'utilisation des outils d'intelligence artificielle par les lycéens soulève des questions éthiques quant à l'évaluation des travaux personnels.' What is the main concern expressed in this statement?
A.High cost of purchasing AI tools for secondary schools
B.Ethical questions regarding the assessment of students' personal work
C.Lack of high-speed internet in rural high schools
D.Complete prohibition of technology in French classrooms
Explanation: The text highlights 'questions éthiques quant à l'évaluation des travaux personnels', which directly translates to ethical questions about evaluating personal assignments when AI tools are used.
3Based on the sentence: 'Grâce à des initiatives associatives, la transmission du breton et de l'occitan connaît un regain d'intérêt auprès des jeunes générations', which claim is true?
A.Regional languages are completely extinct in modern France
B.Younger generations are showing renewed interest in Breton and Occitan due to community initiatives
C.The French government has banned associative language classes
D.Breton is now compulsory for all university entrance exams
Explanation: The phrase 'regain d'intérêt auprès des jeunes générations' means a revival/renewed interest among younger generations in learning Breton and Occitan thanks to associative efforts.
4In the passage 'L'accumulation des déchets plastiques produit des effets néfastes sur la faune marine', which word is a synonym for 'néfastes'?
A.Nuisibles
B.Bénéfiques
C.Insignifiants
D.Inhabituels
Explanation: 'Néfastes' means harmful or damaging, which is synonymous with 'nuisibles'. 'Bénéfiques' is an antonym, while 'insignifiants' (negligible) and 'inhabituels' (unusual) do not convey harmfulness.
5In an economic article: 'On constate un accroissement rapide du secteur des énergies renouvelables', what is the antonym of 'accroissement'?
A.Diminution
B.Augmentation
C.Développement
D.Maintien
Explanation: 'Accroissement' means growth or increase. Its antonym is 'diminution' (reduction or decrease). 'Augmentation' and 'développement' are synonyms, while 'maintien' means maintenance/stability.
6Read the passage: 'La loi contre le gaspillage alimentaire interdit aux grandes surfaces de jeter des nourritures encore consommables, les meublant de l'obligation de les donner à des associations caritatives.' What must supermarkets do with edible unsold food?
A.Export it to neighboring countries
B.Donate it to charitable organizations
C.Sell it at a fixed 90% discount rate
D.Incinerate it in specialized facilities
Explanation: The text specifies 'l'obligation de les donner à des associations caritatives' (the obligation to donate them to charitable organizations).
7Read the text: 'Chaque été, des milliers de jeunes bénévoles se rassemblent dans des chantiers de restauration pour rénover des châteaux et églises de campagne.' What is the primary activity of these youth volunteers?
A.Restoring rural architectural heritage like castles and churches
B.Organizing music festivals in urban centers
C.Constructing new high-speed railway lines
D.Teaching foreign languages in primary schools
Explanation: The text mentions 'rénover des châteaux et églises de campagne' (renovating countryside castles and churches) during summer restoration work camps.
8Consider: 'L'exposition prolongée aux écrans avant le coucher perturbe la sécrétion de mélatonine, ce qui détériore la qualité du sommeil chez les adolescents.' What can be inferred about smartphone use before sleeping?
A.It improves memory consolidation during deep sleep
B.It negatively impacts sleep quality by disturbing melatonin release
C.It has no measurable effect on adolescent health
D.It stimulates physical growth during nighttime hours
Explanation: The text states that screen time before bed disrupts melatonin secretion ('perturbe la sécrétion de mélatonine'), leading to deteriorated sleep quality ('détériore la qualité du sommeil').
9In a municipal planning text: 'En piétonnisant le centre historique, la mairie fait d'une pierre deux coups: elle réduit la pollution et dynamise le commerce local.' What does the expression 'faire d'une pierre deux coups' mean?
A.To accomplish two objectives with a single action
B.To cause unexpected financial damage to a project
C.To fail to achieve either of the two planned goals
D.To require double the original budgetary allocation
Explanation: 'Faire d'une pierre deux coups' is the French idiom for 'to kill two birds with one stone' (achieve two goals with one action, in this case reducing pollution and boosting trade by pedestrianizing).
10Read: 'Bien que le télétravail offre une plus grande flexibilité horaire, certains salariés déplorent le flou croissant entre vie professionnelle et vie privée.' What is the main drawback mentioned regarding remote work?
A.Higher commuting costs for remote workers
B.Blurring of boundaries between professional and private life
C.Mandatory reduction of annual vacation days
D.Strict monitoring of home internet usage by employers
Explanation: 'Le flou croissant entre vie professionnelle et vie privée' describes the increasing blur between work and personal life as a drawback of remote working.
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