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Key Facts: Balearic Islands PAU Portuguese II Exam
90 Mins
Total official exam time limit for PAU Foreign Language II paper at UIB
UIB PAU Guidelines 2026
0–10 Scale
Official PAU grading scale with 4.0 minimum required in Access Phase
UIB Exam Regulations
EUR 69.21
Ordinary registration fee for PAU Access Phase in Balearic Islands (UIB 2026)
UIB Official Fees
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The UIB PAU Portuguese II exam tests 2º Bachillerato students in the Balearic Islands on Portuguese text analysis, advanced grammar, vocabulary contrasts with Spanish/Catalan, and formal composition.
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1Leia o excerto seguinte sobre o turismo nas Ilhas dos Açores: «O arquipélago dos Açores tem-se afirmado como um modelo internacional de turismo sustentável. A preservação da biodiversidade marinha e a promoção de energia limpa atrai visitantes de todo o mundo que procuram um contacto autêntico com a natureza.» De acordo com o texto, qual é o principal fator de atração do turismo nos Açores?
2No texto: «A preservação da biodiversidade marinha e a promoção de energia limpa atrai visitantes de todo o mundo...», qual é o significado contextual do verbo «afirmado» na frase «tem-se afirmado como...»?
3Considera a afirmação seguinte sobre o mercado de trabalho em Lisboa: «Embora a expansão das 'startups' tecnológicas tenha revitalizado vários bairros históricos de Lisboa, o aumento dos preços do arrendamento forçou muitos residentes locais a deslocarem-se para a periferia da cidade.» O que se pode inferir a partir deste excerto?
4Leia o excerto da crónica jornalística: «Olhamos para os nossos telemóveis a cada dois minutos, ansiosos por uma notificação que raramente traz algo de substancial. Transformámo-nos em escravos voluntários de ecrãs luminosos que prometem conexão, mas entregam solidão.» Qual é o tom predominante do autor neste trecho?
5Observe a frase: «A Universidade de Coimbra, cuja fundação remonta ao século XIII, atrai milhares de estudantes internacionais; estes encontram na cidade uma rica tradição académica.» A quem se refere o pronome demonstrativo «estes»?
6Leia o trecho seguinte sobre a língua portuguesa no mundo: «Com mais de 260 milhões de falantes nativos espalhados por quatro continentes, o português é hoje a quinta língua mais falada no mundo virtual e uma língua geopolítica de crescente importância no Atlântico Sul.» Qual é a ideia central do texto?
7No excerto: «O projeto de reflorestação pretende mitigar os efeitos das alterações climáticas na região central de Portugal», o que significa a palavra «mitigar»?
8Leia o texto adaptado de um ensaio literário: «A poesia de Fernando Pessoa não se limita a registar emoções; ela desconstrói o próprio conceito de identidade. Através dos seus heterónimos — como Alberto Caeiro, Álvaro de Campos e Ricardo Reis —, Pessoa inventou autores com biografias, estilos e filosofias radicalmente distintas, desafiando a unidade do 'eu' lírico.» De acordo com a estrutura argumentativa do trecho, a referência aos heterónimos serve para:
9Leia a seguinte declaração institucional: «Para garantir a equidade no acesso ao ensino superior, o Governo Regional estabeleceu bolsas de estudo específicas para estudantes provenientes das ilhas mais periféricas, cobrindo custos de deslocação e alojamento.» O que se deduz do texto relativamente aos estudantes das ilhas periféricas?
10Na frase «O relatório da comissão foi perentório ao afirmar que as medidas de segurança deviam ser aplicadas sem demora», a palavra «perentório» significa:
About the Balearic Islands PAU Portuguese II Exam
The Balearic Islands PAU Foreign Language II — Portuguese (Lengua Extranjera II: Portugués / Llengua Estrangera II: Portuguès) examination assesses 2º Bachillerato students on reading comprehension of authentic Portuguese texts, mastery of Portuguese grammar and syntax (personal infinitive, subjunctive, pronominal placement), lexical accuracy including contrast with Spanish and Catalan false cognates, and structured formal essay writing.
Exam sponsor: PAU Organising Commission of the Balearic Islands / UIB. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
90-minute examination consisting of Reading Comprehension (text analysis and vocabulary), Linguistic Competence (grammar, syntax, false cognates), and Written Expression (formal argumentative essay). Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.
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 69.21 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase); EUR 13.85 per additional Admission Phase subject paper (UIB 2026)
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Portuguese Reading Comprehension
Textual analysis of Portuguese passages, main ideas, author stance, inference, and vocabulary in context.
Portuguese Grammar & Syntax
Subjunctive mood, personal infinitive, clitic pronoun placement (próclise, ênclise, mesóclise), past tenses, and subordinate clauses.
Lexicon & Idioms
False friends between Portuguese and Spanish/Catalan, verb prepositions, and idiomatic expressions.
Writing Mechanics & Cohesion
Discourse connectors, formal register, anaphoric reference, and essay development for PAU composition.
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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 examination consisting of Reading Comprehension (text analysis and vocabulary), Linguistic Competence (grammar, syntax, false cognates), and Written Expression (formal argumentative essay). Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.
- Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 69.21 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase); EUR 13.85 per additional Admission Phase subject paper (UIB 2026) Official sources
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Are these official Balearic Islands PAU exam questions?
Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation. Use official UIB past papers and subject matrices for open-response, listening, graphic, and performance practice.
What is the PAU Foreign Language II Portuguese exam in the Balearic Islands?
It is the university entrance examination (Pruebas de Acceso a la Universidad) for 2º Bachillerato students in Mallorca, Menorca, Eivissa, and Formentera taking Portuguese as their second foreign language, organized by UIB.
How long is the UIB PAU Portuguese II exam?
The official exam duration is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).
What is the passing score for the PAU Access Phase?
The exam is graded on a 0–10 scale. A minimum mark of 4.0 is required in the Access Phase to calculate the overall university admission grade (60% Bachillerato GPA + 40% PAU >= 5.0).
Does the exam evaluate European or Brazilian Portuguese?
The UIB 2º Bachillerato curriculum focuses primarily on standard European Portuguese (Português Europeu), including European pronominal placement, progressive 'estar a + infinitivo', and standard orthography.
Why are false friends with Spanish and Catalan tested?
Since students in the Balearic Islands are bilingual in Spanish and Catalan, identifying false cognates (such as propina, esquisito, presunto, oficina, embarazada) prevents common interference errors in Portuguese.