Exámenes y Ejercicios Resueltos de Selectividad: Inglés, Comprensión y Expresión Escrita

Part 1: Reading Comprehension – Justice the Horse

True / False & Multiple Choice Questions

1.1 Statement: After finding Justice in very poor conditions, the horse was cured in the same stable he was being kept.
Answer: FALSE – "He was removed from the property and taken to an animal shelter for abused, neglected, and abandoned horses."

1.2 Statement: Justice recovered from his injuries and could live as before.
Answer: FALSE – "...because of his injuries he will need constant ongoing medical attention and special care."

1.3 Question: What condition was Justice in when he was rescued?
Answer: B) He was underweight, suffering from a skin infection, and had lice.

1.4 Question: Why is this lawsuit significant?
Answer: A) It is the first time an animal is suing a former owner for abuse.

Sentence Completion / Open Questions

2.1 Justice's rescuers took him to a special shelter where they provided him with months of necessary love and medical attention.

2.2 In Oregon, there is a law that protects animals from cruelty, but this new lawsuit aims to expand the rights and remedies available to them.

Vocabulary: Matching Definitions

• 3.1 Definition: A place giving temporary protection from bad living conditions or danger. (Noun)
  Word: Animal shelter
• 3.2 Definition: Continuing; still in progress. (Adjective)
  Word: Ongoing
• 3.3 Definition: Taking legal action against somebody / taking to court. (Verb)
  Word: Suing
• 3.4 Definition: Animals and birds that are kept on a farm. (Noun)
  Word: Livestock

Part 2: Use of English & Grammar

Multiple Choice Cloze Answers

Keys: 1.C | 2.B | 3.A | 4.B | 5.B | 6.B | 7.A | 8.C | 9.A | 10.B | 11.A | 12.C | 13.B | 14.A | 15.B

(Respuestas: 1. to, 2. reflects, 3. for, 4. aversion, 5. priced, 6. on, 7. lend, 8. however, 9. content, 10. transition, 11. according, 12. argument, 13. ones, 14. terms, 15. basis)

Sentence Transformation (Rephrasing)

5.1 Prompt: I've got an awful stomachache; yesterday I ate a lot.
Rephrase: If only I hadn't eaten so much yesterday.

5.2 Prompt: I don't have any glue. I can't stick the pieces together.
Rephrase: If I had some glue, I could stick the pieces together.

5.3 Prompt: You must be 18 years old if you want to buy alcoholic drinks.
Rephrase: Unless you are 18 years old, you cannot buy alcoholic drinks.

5.4 Prompt: It is possible that I finish work earlier than usual today.
Rephrase: I may / might finish work earlier than usual today.

5.5 Prompt: I spent all my money on cigarettes last night. Now I cannot buy a dictionary.
Rephrase: If only I hadn't spent all my money on cigarettes last night.

Part 3: Written Production (Writing)

Task 1: Informal Email to a Relative

Hi Aunt Tina,

How are you? I hope you're doing well. I'm writing to tell you about my exciting exchange trip to Verona next month! I'm a bit nervous but also really happy.

We're going to stay with an Italian boy called Ivan Sanchez. I don't know anything about him yet, only his name, so I'm curious about his family and his house. The school has prepared lots of activities for us. During the four days, we'll visit famous places like Juliet's House and the ancient arena. We're also going to try real Italian pizza and gelato, which I'm very excited about!

In the mornings, we'll attend some lessons at their school to see how different it is from ours. We'll also do group activities with the Italian students, so I hope my English is good enough to communicate. I think it'll be a great opportunity to practise and make new friends.

Anyway, I think that's all for now. I don't want to write a whole novel! I'm afraid I have to go now because I'm packed with exams, and I need to hit the books if I want to enjoy summer. Maths is not my cup of tea, so I must work harder if I want to pass.

Drop me a line to let me know what you're up to!

Lots of love,
Aitor Rodríguez

Task 2: Formal Letter of Application

To the Hiring Team,
Wildlife Rescue Centre in South Africa

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to apply for the volunteer position at the Wildlife Rescue Centre, which I saw advertised on a volunteer website. My name is Aitor Rodríguez and I am a 17-year-old student from Spain.

I would really like to participate in this programme because I have always loved animals and I care deeply about their welfare. I think this experience would be amazing and would help me learn more about wildlife conservation while doing something useful.

Although I do not have professional experience with wild animals, I have a dog at home and I help take care of him every day. I am responsible, patient, and hard-working. I also get on well with people, so I believe I could assist with educational activities too. At school, we study biology in English, so my level of English is quite good.

I am available to stay for four weeks during next summer, from July 1st to July 29th. I hope this timeframe is suitable for your needs.

Thank you for considering my application. I would be delighted to hear from you soon.

Yours faithfully,
Aitor Rodríguez