Examen resuelto de la asignatura Inglés (Acceso) de la PAU Andalucía 2026

PRUEBA DE ACCESO A LA UNIVERSIDAD Y PRUEBA DE ADMISIÓN
ANDALUCÍA, CEUTA, MELILLA Y CENTROS EN MARRUECOS
CURSO 2025-2026

LENGUA EXTRANJERA INGLÉS (ACCESO)

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Instrucciones y estructura del examen de Ingles PAU Andalucia 2026

a) Duración: 1 hora y 30 minutos.

b) Todas las cuestiones deben responderse en el papel entregado para la realización del examen y nunca en los folios que contienen los enunciados.

c) Este examen consta de varios bloques. Debe responder a las preguntas que se indican en cada uno.

d) La puntuación está indicada en cada uno de los apartados.

e) No se permite el uso de diccionario.

El examen consta de 3 bloques: A, B y C

En cada bloque —Comprehension, Use of English y Writing— se plantean varias preguntas. Se deberá responder al número que se indica. En caso de aportar más de una respuesta, solo se tendrá en cuenta la que aparezca en primer lugar. Las preguntas han de ser respondidas en su totalidad: si la pregunta tiene dos secciones, hay que responder a ambas.

Bloque A. Comprensión lectora

Puntuación máxima: 4 puntos.

Debe responderse a las ocho preguntas del texto propuesto.

Comprehension

Read the text and answer all the questions.

The Theft of the Century

Last October, as the sun rose over Paris and visitors began queuing through the Louvre Museum’s corridors, one of the most shocking thefts in recent memory took place. Within eight minutes, a gang of thieves sped away from the heart of the French capital with some of the nation’s most valuable treasures.

According to French authorities, the gang that broke into the Apollo Gallery, just a short walk from the Mona Lisa, was clearly professional. They knew exactly what they were after. Parking a lorry equipped with an elevating platform like those used by removal companies, they lifted themselves to a first-floor balcony and used a disc cutter to gain entry to the gallery.

The thieves did not target world-famous paintings that could never be displayed or sold. Instead, they went for items that could be converted into cash. They made straight for two display cases containing what remains of the French crown jewels, taking eight items worth an estimated €88 million, including diadems, necklaces, earrings, and brooches. During the escape, there was a moment of carelessness: they dropped Empress Eugénie’s exquisite 19th-century crown.

In spite of their historical and cultural value, the jewels —officially described as priceless— can be broken up and sold piece by piece. Even large, famous diamonds can be recut. The final price of the stolen jewels may be smaller, but it would still be considerable.

Despite its 230-year history, there have been relatively few thefts at the Louvre, which houses thousands of artworks famous around the world. This low number of thefts is largely due to the museum’s tight security. Reflecting on the incident, a gallery attendant on duty said, “For us, it was heartbreaking to see the display cases broken.” And she added, “Never for a moment did we think there was such a risk; nobody can be prepared for that.” She was right: the only real precedent was the notorious 1911 disappearance of Leonardo da Vinci’s La Joconde, better known as the Mona Lisa. The thief hid it in a closet overnight, removed the painting from its frame, wrapped it in his jacket, tucked it under his arm, and simply walked out. He turned out to be an Italian nationalist who believed da Vinci’s masterpiece belonged in Italy. The painting was recovered three years later and returned to the Louvre.

Since the October incident, security measures have been reinforced across France’s cultural institutions. The Louvre has transferred some of its most precious jewels to the Bank of France following the theft, which has been generally regarded as a source of embarrassment for the French government.

Choose and write the correct option: A, B, C or D

0.5 points each.

A1. According to the text, the thieves…

a) pretended to be visitors of the museum.
b) recut the jewels they took from the cases.
c) picked items randomly.
d) failed to escape with all the jewels.

A2. According to the text, the thief who stole the Mona Lisa…

a) acted in broad daylight.
b) was the Louvre’s first major thief.
c) made a mistake while leaving the museum.
d) was a professional criminal.

Are these statements true or false?

Justify your answers with the precise words or phrases from the text.

0.5 points each.

A3

The Louvre thieves remained hidden in the city centre after the theft.

A4

The value of the French crown jewels can depreciate once they are dismantled.

A5

The museum staff had been expecting a theft for some time.

A6

The French government has faced widespread criticism over the theft.

A7. Find in the text

0.5 points.

A7.1. One synonym for “exhibit” —verb—.

A7.2. One opposite for “loose” —adjective—.

A8. Find in the text

0.5 points.

A8.1. One word meaning “a small, enclosed space used for storing things”.

A8.2. One word meaning “to cover something in material, usually in order to protect it”.

Bloque B. Uso de la lengua

Puntuación máxima: 3 puntos.

Debe responder a las seis preguntas de la opción escogida.

Use of English

Choose Option 1 or Option 2 and answer all the questions from that option only.

Option 1

Rewrite the following sentences without changing the original meaning. The new sentence must clearly present a different linguistic structure.

• Begin as indicated or use the word in brackets.
• The words provided must not be changed in any way.

B1

I have never seen a more interesting documentary.

That’s…

B2

Unlike my parents, who enjoy watching movies in the sitting room, I like to stream them in bed.

Whereas…

B3

My neighbour doesn’t like parties very much.

FOND

B4

Security knows the number of people inside the building at every time.

MANY

B5

Tim founded an advertising firm, but it has recently gone bankrupt.

WHICH

B6

Clara invited Nigel to dance.

“Would you…

Option 2

Rewrite the following sentences without changing the original meaning. The new sentence must clearly present a different linguistic structure.

• Begin as indicated or use the word in brackets.
• The words provided must not be changed in any way.

B7

It is known that some influencers buy their Instagram followers.

Some influencers…

B8

It’s a pity I can’t afford to travel abroad next summer.

WISH

B9

Google Maps and some snacks are the only things you need for a good hike.

All…

B10

Someone is looking after the baby while the couple are out for the evening.

HAVING

B11

I’m sure that Joe stayed up gaming all night, because he looks very tired.

MUST

B12

You can reduce stress significantly by doing yoga.

As long…

Bloque C. Redacción

Puntuación máxima: 3 puntos.

Deberá realizar una redacción de entre 140 y 180 palabras sobre uno solo de los dos temas propuestos.

Writing

Write a composition of 140-180 words about one of the topics proposed and focus on it. Choose one topic only.

C1

What is the role of music or art in your life? Explain.

C2

What kind of TV series do you like best? Give reasons.

Solución del examen de Inglés de la PAU Andalucía 2026

Bloque A. Comprensión lectora

A1. Respuesta correcta

d) failed to escape with all the jewels.

La banda dejó caer una de las joyas durante la huida:

“During the escape, there was a moment of carelessness: they dropped Empress Eugénie’s exquisite 19th-century crown.”

Por tanto, no consiguieron escapar con todas las piezas robadas.

A2. Respuesta correcta

b) was the Louvre’s first major thief.

El texto presenta el robo de la Mona Lisa de 1911 como el único antecedente real de un robo importante en el museo:

“The only real precedent was the notorious 1911 disappearance of Leonardo da Vinci’s La Joconde.”

A3

False.

La frase que lo demuestra es:

“A gang of thieves sped away from the heart of the French capital.”

Los ladrones huyeron rápidamente del centro de París; no permanecieron escondidos allí.

A4

True.

La justificación aparece en:

“The final price of the stolen jewels may be smaller.”

Al desmontarse las joyas o recortarse los diamantes, su precio final puede ser inferior al valor de las piezas originales.

A5

False.

La justificación es:

“Never for a moment did we think there was such a risk; nobody can be prepared for that.”

El personal no esperaba que se produjera un robo de estas características.

A6

False.

El texto afirma:

“The theft […] has been generally regarded as a source of embarrassment for the French government.”

Se menciona que el robo ha supuesto una fuente de vergüenza para el Gobierno, pero no que haya provocado críticas generalizadas. La afirmación introduce una información más amplia que la proporcionada por el texto.

A7. Vocabulario

A7.1. Synonym for “exhibit”:

display

A7.2. Opposite for “loose”:

tight

A8. Definiciones

A8.1. A small, enclosed space used for storing things:

closet

A8.2. To cover something in material, usually in order to protect it:

wrap

En el texto aparece en pasado:

wrapped

Bloque B. Use of English

Solución de la opción 1

B1

That’s the most interesting documentary I have ever seen.

Se transforma la comparación negativa en una estructura de superlativo con the most… I have ever seen.

B2

Whereas my parents enjoy watching movies in the sitting room, I like to stream them in bed.

Whereas introduce el contraste entre los hábitos de los padres y los del hablante.

B3

My neighbour is not very fond of parties.

La estructura be fond of significa gustar o ser aficionado a algo.

B4

Security knows how many people are inside the building at any time.

La expresión the number of people se sustituye por la interrogativa indirecta how many people.

B5

Tim founded an advertising firm which has recently gone bankrupt.

La segunda oración se convierte en una subordinada de relativo introducida por which.

B6

“Would you like to dance, Nigel?” Clara asked.

También sería admisible:

“Would you like to dance, Nigel?” Clara said.

Solución de la opción 2

B7

Some influencers are known to buy their Instagram followers.

Se utiliza la construcción de pasiva impersonal:

Subject + be known + to-infinitive.

B8

I wish I could afford to travel abroad next summer.

Se emplea wish seguido de pasado modal para expresar una situación presente o futura que el hablante desearía que fuera diferente.

B9

All you need for a good hike is Google Maps and some snacks.

La estructura All + subject + need + is… mantiene el significado de que esos son los únicos elementos necesarios.

B10

The couple are having the baby looked after while they are out for the evening.

Se emplea la estructura causativa:

have + object + past participle.

B11

Joe must have stayed up gaming all night because he looks very tired.

Must have + participio expresa una deducción prácticamente segura sobre una acción pasada.

B12

As long as you do yoga, you can reduce stress significantly.

As long as introduce la condición necesaria para obtener el resultado.

Bloque C. Writing

C1. What is the role of music or art in your life?

Music plays an essential role in my daily life because it influences my mood and helps me deal with different situations. I usually listen to calm instrumental music while studying, as it allows me to concentrate without being distracted by lyrics. When I exercise or need more energy, I choose faster and more cheerful songs.

Music is also connected to many of my memories. Certain songs remind me of friends, family celebrations or important moments in my life. For this reason, listening to them can produce strong emotions even years later.

Art is equally valuable because it offers different ways of understanding people and society. Films, paintings and novels can present experiences that are very different from our own and encourage us to question our opinions.

In my view, music and art are not simply forms of entertainment. They help us express emotions, understand other perspectives and make everyday life more meaningful.

Extensión: 155 palabras.

C2. What kind of TV series do you like best?

The TV series I enjoy most are crime dramas and mystery thrillers. I like stories that gradually reveal clues and encourage the audience to work out what happened before the characters discover the truth. This makes each episode more engaging and prevents the plot from becoming predictable.

I also prefer series with complex characters. The best protagonists are not completely good or bad: they make mistakes, hide information and face difficult moral decisions. Their development is often more interesting than the crime itself.

Another important element is the setting. A convincing city, historical period or isolated community can create tension and become an essential part of the story. However, I dislike programmes that rely on unnecessary violence or endless plot twists without a logical explanation.

For me, a successful mystery series combines suspense, intelligent writing and believable characters. It should surprise the audience, but the ending must also make sense when all the clues are considered.

Extensión: 158 palabras.

Nota sobre las soluciones

Estas soluciones han sido elaboradas con ayuda de la Inteligencia Artificial y deben entenderse como una propuesta orientativa.

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