Previous exam templates to review

As in all subjects, the previous exam models are essential to be able to face this exam successfully. Of course, remember that as in the other subjects, also in this case, the exam varies depending on the Autonomous Community. Therefore, below, we leave you a couple of examples from different communities so that you can compare them and get an idea of ​​what you will have to face on the day of the exam.
Valencian Community (July 2017)
OPTION A
Part A. Reading Comprehension
Read the following text:
YOUNG, BRITISH AND LIVING IN EUROPE.
BREXIT HAS TURNED OUR LIVES UPSIDE DOWN
After Brexit, what will it be like for British millennials, most of which voted to remain in EU, and live abroad? People aged 18 to 34 are looking beyond their homeland’s borders for a future career, almost twice as much as the preceding generation. Cities such as Berlin have gained a reputation for their lively atmosphere and low cost of living (appealing prospects in comparison to UK cities, where millennials are hit hardest by the recession). Start-up companies are inherently international because of their need for funding and talent regardless of its origin -so knowledge of the local language is generally not required . It’s extremely  common for business to be conducted in English.
Since the Brexit referendum, there has been a level of uncertainty, and a state of anxiety. And the young are likely to be disproportionately affected, as their world is turned upside down right at the start of their careers. They feel helpless about the escalating incidences of xenophobia and homophobia back home.
We were told that our twenties are for exploration and learning -and most pertinently, for not yet having to make serious, long-term commitments. Yet this is exactly what Brexit is forcing on young Britons prematurely. For British people living in Spain, for instance, Brexit is a cloud over the sun.
It is not just a practical difficulty, but an emotional one. Those who had planned for only a temporary residence in a foreign country are now considering EU citizenship. However, in certain member states, such as Austria, dual citizenship is either highly restricted or forbidden -causing the applicant some complicated distress.
Adapted from an article by Rosamund Mather, The Guardian , November 2nd 2016
I. Answer the following questions using your own words but taking into account the information in the text. (2 points: 1 point each)
to. Why do British millennials think of Europe for a future career?
b. Why is the world of millennials turned upside down?
II. Are the following statements true (T) or false (F)? Identify the part of the text that supports your answer by copying the exact passage on the answer sheet. (1.5 point: 0.5 each)
to. Start-up companies do not consider important where the person comes from.
b. Only young people have been affected by Brexit referendum.
c. Britons living abroad want to get EU citizenship, but only temporarily.
III. Find a synonym for each of the four words below from these six options: (1 point: 0.25 each)

remain preceding gained appealing required common: Previous exam templates to review

to. attractive
b. acquired
c. necessary
d. previous
IV. Choose a, b, or c, in each question below. Only one choice is correct. (1.5 points: 0.5 each)
1. Millennials are highly affected because …
a. the referendum has forced them to stay in Britain.
b. the referendum has altered their careers in Europe.
c. the referendum has made living in Berlin impossible.
2. Brexit is forcing Britons …
a. to make plans in the long term.
b. to learn more about exploration.
c. to make plans about living in Spain.
3. Some people are thinking about the possibility of becoming EU citizens …
a. even though they only wanted to be in a different country for a while.
b. even though this means not returning to UK.
c. even though they do not want to stop speaking English.
Part B. Composition (130 to 150 words approximately) (4 points)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living abroad after you finish your studies?
Look for resources that can help you prepare for the Selectividad.
Andalusia (June 2018)

OPTION A: ORTHOREXIA

Orthorexia can be defined as the obsession with eating healthily. While the term is becoming widely used, this obsession has not been recognized as a clinical disorder yet. This is because orthorexia is one of the hardest conditions to diagnose, especially now that the interest in wellness has increased and the number of “health influencers” in social media is rising.
Individuals with orthorexia believe that “eating clean” will result in a “pure” body and endless health. However, what starts as a way of trying to improve yourself can result in a severe eating disorder. People start to restrict certain food groups with the best of intentions but often end up eliminating nutrients that are vital for health.
Orthorexia is difficult to diagnose. Some signs you may observe include feeling a severe anxiety about how food is prepared, or avoiding social events where food is present for fear of not being able to follow a diet. It is important to stay alert if these signs are observed, since orthorexia gets worse over time.
Doctors believe that individuals who are most likely to develop orthorexia have a particular personality type. They are often perfectionistic and sensitive. The anxiety about not being “good enough” makes them try to find a way to feel better. In other words, they adopt extreme behaviors and start a diet full of restrictions because they want to reach “perfection”. However, there is no specific reason that causes this eating disorder. It is rather the accumulation of a person’s experiences, perceptions, and personality type that can create the perfect storm for orthorexia.
I * COMPREHENSION (4 points)
CHOOSE AND WRITE THE CORRECT OPTION (A, B, C or D). (0.5 points each)
1. The problem with orthorexia is that…
(a) its symptoms are very clear. (b) it can be mistaken for an obsession with hygiene.
(c) it affects people who are mostly insensitive. (d) orthorexic people think they are doing the best for their health.
2. Individuals with orthorexia…
(a) like going to parties involving food. (b) are obsessed with food composition and elaboration.
(c) want to lose weight. (d) are not worried about following a diet.
ARE THESE STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWERS WITH THE PRECISE WORDS OR PHRASES FROM THE
TEXT, OR USE YOUR OWN WORDS. (0.5 points each)
3. People with orthorexia confuse a balanced diet with not eating certain food groups.
4. Orthorexia is a stable condition.
5. Personality is an important factor in the development of this eating disorder.
6. People with this eating disorder follow a specific diet because they want to be perfect.
7. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)
7.1. ONE SYNONYM FOR “purpose” (noun).
7.2. ONE OPPOSITE FOR “moderate” (adjective).
8. FIND IN THE TEXT: (0.5 points)
8.1. ONE WORD MEANING “ the kind of food that a person or animal habitually eats. ”
8.2. ONE WORD MEANING “ susceptible, easily affected emotionally. ”
II * USE OF ENGLISH (3 points; 0.5 points each)
9. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH A CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS:
9.1. “ Having a balanced diet involves… (eat) all food groups .” 9.2. “ She didn’t come yesterday. She may… (lose) the address. ”
10. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT WORD:
10.1. ” Children are very fond … (preposition) junk food .” 10.2. ” We are not .. . (preposition) to hurry. Take your time . ”
11. TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE: ” She hasn’t opened the bottle of Californian wine yet .”
12. REWRITE THE SENTENCE WITHOUT CHANGING ITS MEANING. BEGIN AS INDICATED. “ Although Charles has lived in Iceland for ten years, he hasn’t got used to cold weather. ”Despite …
13. GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS:“ My daughter became a vegetarian five years ago. ”
14. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING (CONDITIONAL) SENTENCE:“ If you detected any signs of orthorexia in anybody, you… ”
III * WRITING (3 points)
15. WRITE A COMPOSITION OF APPROXIMATELY 120 WORDS ABOUT THE TOPIC PROPOSED AND FOCUS STRICTLY ON IT :
Is it important to follow a healthy diet? Discuss.