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Key Facts: Catalonia PAU German (Alemany) Exam

90 Mins

Total duration of the PAU German examination paper

Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya

0–10 Scale

Official grading scale for PAU papers in Catalonia

Generalitat de Catalunya

EUR 110.00+ access phase (EUR 41.30 exam right + EUR 68.70 access phase; plus EUR 13.80 per admission exercise, Generalitat de Catalunya 2026)

Base registration fee for PAU Access Phase in Catalonia

Generalitat de Catalunya Official Gazette

B1–B2

Target CEFR proficiency level for 2n Bachillerato German

Catalonia Bachillerato Curriculum

100

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Catalonia PAU Foreign Language German (CIC 2026) evaluates 2n Bachillerato students on German reading comprehension, grammar transformations, syntax, and vocabulary.

Sample Catalonia PAU German (Alemany) Practice Questions

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1Read the text and answer the question: 'Die Solarenergie spielt in Deutschland und Katalonien eine immer wichtigere Rolle. Immer mehr Haushalte installieren Photovoltaikanlagen auf ihren Dächern, um eigenen Strom zu erzeugen und die Umwelt zu schonen.' What is stated as the main reason households install rooftop solar panels?
A.To generate their own electricity and protect the environment
B.To receive direct subsidies from the European Union
C.To completely disconnect from the municipal water grid
D.To replace traditional gas heating systems during winter
Explanation: The text states that households install solar panels 'um eigenen Strom zu erzeugen und die Umwelt zu schonen' (in order to generate their own electricity and protect the environment). This directly matches the statement about self-generation and environmental protection.
2Read the excerpt: 'Ein Duales Studium kombiniert ein akademisches Hochschulstudium mit einer praktischen Berufsausbildung in einem Unternehmen. Die Studierenden sammeln so wertvolle Praxiserfahrung und beziehen von Anfang an ein festes Gehalt.' What primary benefit of a Duales Studium is mentioned in the passage?
A.Students study exclusively abroad without taking written examinations
B.Students gain practical work experience and earn a fixed salary from the start
C.Students graduate in half the standard time required by traditional universities
D.Companies guarantee lifetime employment without a probationary period
Explanation: The excerpt explicitly notes that students gain valuable practical experience ('wertvolle Praxiserfahrung') and earn a regular salary from the beginning ('beziehen von Anfang an ein festes Gehalt').
3Read the passage: 'Viele Jugendliche in Großstädten wie Barcelona oder Berlin nutzen das Fahrrad oder den öffentlichen Nahverkehr anstelle eines eigenen Autos. Das spart Geld und verringert den CO2-Ausstoß im Stadtverkehr.' What outcome is attributed to young people choosing bicycles and public transport?
A.It causes traffic congestion around school zones
B.It requires towns to build larger highway networks
C.It saves money and reduces CO2 emissions in urban traffic
D.It increases the cost of monthly train passes
Explanation: The text explains that opting for bikes and public transport 'spart Geld und verringert den CO2-Ausstoß' (saves money and reduces CO2 emissions).
4Read the statement: 'Obwohl Herr Müller seit zehn Jahren in Spanien lebt, vermisst er im Winter das traditionelle deutsche Brot und die Weihnachtsmärkte.' What does Mr. Müller miss about winter in Germany?
A.The warm Mediterranean beaches and olive groves
B.The high tax rates and bureaucratic application forms
C.The summer music festivals and outdoor swimming pools
D.Traditional German bread and Christmas markets
Explanation: The passage specifies that Mr. Müller misses 'das traditionelle deutsche Brot und die Weihnachtsmärkte' (traditional German bread and Christmas markets) during winter.
5Read the sentence: 'Die Universitätsbibliothek erweitert ihre Öffnungszeiten während der Prüfungsphase, damit die Studierenden auch spät abends ungestört lernen können.' Why are the library opening hours extended?
A.So students can study undisturbed late in the evening during exams
B.To host international film festivals and social parties
C.Because the building needs nightly structural maintenance
D.To reduce electricity consumption by closing early on weekends
Explanation: The conjunction 'damit' introduces the purpose: so that students can study without disturbance late in the evening during the exam period ('damit die Studierenden auch spät abends ungestört lernen können').
6Read the text: 'Künstliche Intelligenz verändert die Arbeitswelt gründlich. Viele Experten betonen jedoch, dass kreative und soziale Fähigkeiten weiterhin vom Menschen ausgeführt werden müssen.' What nuance do experts emphasize regarding artificial intelligence?
A.Human workers will be completely replaced within five years
B.Creative and social skills must still be performed by humans
C.AI models cannot process written text in foreign languages
D.All administrative jobs will move to agricultural regions
Explanation: The text highlights that experts stress that creative and social skills must still be carried out by human beings ('dass kreative und soziale Fähigkeiten weiterhin vom Menschen ausgeführt werden müssen').
7Read the sentence: 'Wegen des starken Regens musste das Open-Air-Konzert am Samstagabend abgesagt werden.' What was the direct reason for cancelling the concert?
A.A sudden power outage across the city center
B.Lack of ticket sales among university students
C.Heavy rainfall on Saturday evening
D.An unexpected artist cancellation due to illness
Explanation: The preposition 'Wegen des starken Regens' clearly indicates that the cause of the cancellation was the heavy rainfall on Saturday evening.
8Read the passage: 'Das Goethe-Institut bietet weltweit Sprachkurse und Kulturveranstaltungen an, um das Verständnis für Deutschland zu fördern.' What is the stated objective of the Goethe-Institut?
A.To export German industrial machinery exclusively to Latin America
B.To organize professional sports leagues across European universities
C.To manage international diplomatic negotiations between governments
D.To offer language courses and cultural events to promote understanding of Germany
Explanation: The passage directly states that the institute offers language courses and cultural events worldwide to foster understanding of Germany ('um das Verständnis für Deutschland zu fördern').
9Read the sentence: 'Die Lebensmittelpreise sind im letzten Jahr deutlich gestiegen, weshalb viele Familien auf Sonderangebote achten.' How have families reacted to the rise in food prices?
A.Many families pay close attention to special offers and discounts
B.Families have stopped purchasing fresh produce altogether
C.Most families have moved to smaller rural villages
D.Families now purchase all their groceries from international online shops
Explanation: The relative adverbal clause 'weshalb viele Familien auf Sonderangebote achten' shows that families pay attention to special offers as a result of rising prices.
10Read the excerpt: 'In Katalonien feiern viele Menschen am 23. April den Diada de Sant Jordi, an dem man sich traditionell Bücher und Rosen schenkt.' What traditional gifts are exchanged on Sant Jordi's Day according to the text?
A.Chocolates and decorative candles
B.Books and roses
C.Gold coins and silk scarves
D.Handwritten letters and ceramic paintings
Explanation: The excerpt explicitly mentions that people traditionally gift each other books and roses ('an dem man sich traditionell Bücher und Rosen schenkt').

About the Catalonia PAU German (Alemany) Exam

The Catalonia PAU Foreign Language: German (Alemany) examination assesses 2n Bachillerato students on German reading comprehension, syntax, morphology, vocabulary, and written communication. Note: While the official Generalitat exam is written open-ended in German/Catalan/Spanish, these practice questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Exam sponsor: Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya (CIC) / Generalitat de Catalunya. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

90-minute written examination featuring reading comprehension, language mechanics (grammar transformations, verb tenses, case governance, word order), and written production. Note: The official exam is written open-ended in German/Catalan/Spanish; these practice questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

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 41.30 examination right + EUR 68.70 access phase + EUR 13.80 per admission-phase exercise (Generalitat de Catalunya, PAU 2026); 50% reduction and full exemption available for eligible groups

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30%

German Reading Comprehension & Textual Analysis

Analyzing German reading texts on social, cultural, environmental, and technological topics; identifying central arguments, specific facts, implicit context, and word meanings.

40%

German Grammar & Syntax

Mastering word order in main and subordinate clauses, case endings, verb tenses, relative clauses (Relativsätze), passive voice (Vorgangspassiv), and unreal conditionals (Konjunktiv II).

15%

Lexicon, Idioms & Prepositions

Verbs with fixed dative and accusative prepositions, noun compound formation (Komposita), false friends, and context-appropriate vocabulary selection.

15%

Pragmatics & Text Structure

Discourse markers and connectors (deshalb, trotzdem, obgleich), formal vs informal register, orthography (capitalization, Eszett), and essay structure.

Preparing for the Catalonia PAU German (Alemany) 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: 90-minute written examination featuring reading comprehension, language mechanics (grammar transformations, verb tenses, case governance, word order), and written production. Note: The official exam is written open-ended in German/Catalan/Spanish; these practice questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 41.30 examination right + EUR 68.70 access phase + EUR 13.80 per admission-phase exercise (Generalitat de Catalunya, PAU 2026); 50% reduction and full exemption available for eligible groups Official sources

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Catalonia PAU German (Alemany): Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice verb placement rules: conjugated verb in second position for main clauses (Hauptsatz) and final position for subordinate clauses (Nebensatz).
2Memorize common verbs that govern fixed prepositions and their corresponding cases (e.g. sich freuen auf + Akk, abhängen von + Dat).
3Master active-to-passive transformations (werden + Partizip II) and Konjunktiv II hypothetical structures (wäre, hätte, würde + Infinitiv).
4Review German noun gender rules and capitalization, noting that all nouns in German must begin with a capital letter.
5Learn essential logical connectors (deshalb, folglich, obwohl, anstatt) to organize thoughts coherently in written composition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the PAU Foreign Language: German exam in Catalonia?

The official exam administered by the Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya (CIC) is a 90-minute open-ended written test covering text comprehension, language exercises (grammar rephrasing), and a short composition. The practice questions here adapt these skills into multiple-choice format.

What CEFR level is expected for PAU Alemany 2n Bachillerato?

The examination targets B1 to intermediate B2 level CEFR proficiency, reflecting the official 2n Bachillerato foreign language curriculum in Catalonia.

What is the registration fee for the PAU exam in Catalonia?

The Generalitat de Catalunya, through the Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya (CIC), sets the 2026 PAU ordinary fees at EUR 41.30 examination right, EUR 68.70 access phase, and EUR 13.80 per admission-phase exercise. A 50% reduction and a full exemption are available for eligible groups such as large families (família nombrosa general), scholarship holders, and students with a recognised disability of 33% or more.

How is the passing grade calculated for Catalonia PAU?

A minimum mark of 4.0 out of 10 in the Access Phase is required. The overall admission score combines 60% of the Bachillerato GPA and 40% of the PAU Access Phase score (must equal at least 5.0 to pass).