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Question 1Writing, argument and audience-focused mediation

Which sentence is the most appropriate closing for an informal email to a friend in Part 1?

  1. Kindly accept my sincere apologies.
  2. I look forward to receiving your prompt reply.
  3. Yours faithfully,
  4. Write back soon and tell me your news! Correct answer.

Explanation

An informal email ends with a friendly, personal sign-off that invites a reply. 'Write back soon and tell me your news!' fits the friendly tone of writing to a friend. Formal closing formulas belong to letters to people you do not know.

Question 2Writing, argument and audience-focused mediation

You are writing an article about a school club. Which sentence is the best opening to attract readers?

  1. The club was founded in the year 2019 by the school.
  2. There are many clubs in the world today.
  3. Do you want to try something new after school? Then read on! Correct answer.
  4. I am going to write about a club now.

Explanation

An article should catch the reader's attention, and a direct question does this well. 'Do you want to try something new after school?' invites the reader in. Flat factual or self-announcing openings are weaker for this task.

Question 3Writing, argument and audience-focused mediation

A Part 1 task asks you to reply to an email from a friend who wants to know what you did at the weekend. Which reply best matches the task?

  1. Hi Alex, thanks for your email! Last Saturday I went swimming with my sister and we had a great time. What about you? Correct answer.
  2. Dear Mr Jones, I am writing to confirm the weekend arrangements.
  3. Hi Alex, I have received your email and will reply later.
  4. To the Weekend Committee, please note my activities below.

Explanation

The task asks for a friendly reply about your weekend, so the answer should give that information in an informal tone and invite a reply. Option 0 does exactly this. The others are formal or fail to give the requested information.

Question 4Writing, argument and audience-focused mediation

Which sentence is the most appropriate way to ask for information in a Part 1 email to a friend?

  1. Kindly disclose the commencement time immediately.
  2. I request that you furnish me with the relevant details.
  3. You are required to inform me of the start time.
  4. Could you tell me what time the film starts? Correct answer.

Explanation

'Could you tell me...?' is a polite, natural question for an informal email. The other options use formal or demanding language that does not suit writing to a friend. Register must stay friendly and simple.

Question 5Writing, argument and audience-focused mediation

Which sentence correctly uses a comma in a list?

  1. I bought apples bananas and, oranges for the picnic.
  2. I bought, apples bananas and oranges for the picnic.
  3. I bought apples bananas, and oranges for the picnic.
  4. I bought apples, bananas and oranges for the picnic. Correct answer.

Explanation

In a simple list, commas separate the items, with 'and' before the last item. 'Apples, bananas and oranges' follows this pattern. The other options place commas in the wrong positions and make the list confusing.

Question 6Writing, argument and audience-focused mediation

A candidate writes: 'Me and my friend go to the cinema yesterday.' Which correction is best?

  1. My friend and me go to the cinema yesterday.
  2. Me and my friend went to the cinema yesterday.
  3. My friend and I went to the cinema yesterday. Correct answer.
  4. I and my friend goes to the cinema yesterday.

Explanation

The subject pronoun should be 'I', placed after the other person for politeness, and the past time word 'yesterday' requires the past simple 'went'. Option 1 corrects both the pronoun and the tense. The others keep an error.

Question 7Writing, argument and audience-focused mediation

Which sentence uses 'because' correctly to give a reason?

  1. I stayed at home because so it was raining heavily.
  2. I stayed at home because it was raining heavily. Correct answer.
  3. I stayed at home because of it was raining heavily.
  4. I stayed at home because raining heavily.

Explanation

'Because' is followed by a full clause with a subject and verb, as in 'because it was raining heavily'. 'Because of' is followed by a noun phrase, not a clause. The other options mix these structures incorrectly.

Question 8Writing, argument and audience-focused mediation

Which sentence best demonstrates correct use of an apostrophe for possession in a writing task?

  1. The girls' bags were left in the classroom. Correct answer.
  2. The girls bags were left in the classroom.
  3. The girl's bags was left in the classroom.
  4. The girls's bags were left in the classroom.

Explanation

For a plural noun ending in -s, the possessive apostrophe goes after the -s: 'the girls' bags'. The verb 'were' also agrees with the plural subject. The other options either omit the apostrophe or place it wrongly.

Question 9Writing, argument and audience-focused mediation

Which sentence uses the past simple correctly in a story?

  1. Last summer we visited my cousin in Lisbon and swam every day. Correct answer.
  2. Last summer we were visiting my cousin in Lisbon and swim every day.
  3. Last summer we visit my cousin in Lisbon and swim every day.
  4. Last summer we have visited my cousin in Lisbon and swam every day.

Explanation

Finished actions in the past need the past simple: 'visited' and 'swam'. Both verbs in the first option are correct past simple forms, so the sentence is consistent. The other options mix tenses or use present forms with a past time phrase.

Question 10Writing, argument and audience-focused mediation

Which word correctly completes this story sentence? 'We were walking home ___ it suddenly started to rain.'

  1. while
  2. despite
  3. when Correct answer.
  4. during

Explanation

'When' introduces a short action that interrupts a longer background action in the past continuous. 'While' would need a continuous verb after it, and 'during' needs a noun. So 'when' is the only correct choice here.

Question 11Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

You hear: 'The school trip to the science museum leaves at 8:15, not 8:45 as the letter said.' What time does the trip leave?

  1. 9:15
  2. 8:15 Correct answer.
  3. 8:45
  4. 8:30

Explanation

The speaker corrects the earlier written time by saying the coach leaves at 8:15, and explicitly contrasts this with 8:45 from the letter. In B1 listening tasks, a correction signal such as 'not ... as the letter said' tells you the second figure is being rejected. The time you should record is therefore 8:15.

Question 12Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

A boy says: 'I wanted to join the chess club, but it clashed with football practice, so I chose football.' Which club did he join?

  1. both clubs
  2. the football club Correct answer.
  3. the chess club
  4. neither club

Explanation

The speaker states a preference that was blocked by a timetable clash and then says 'so I chose football'. The contrast word 'but' plus the result clause 'so I chose' shows which activity he actually took up. Listening for the outcome after 'so' is the key skill here.

Question 13Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

You hear: 'Don't forget your packed lunch on Wednesday - the canteen is closed for repairs.' What should students bring?

  1. a packed lunch Correct answer.
  2. money for the canteen
  3. a repair kit
  4. nothing at all

Explanation

The instruction 'Don't forget your packed lunch' is a direct reminder about what to bring. The reason given is that the canteen is shut, which removes the alternative of buying food. Notices like this usually pair a reminder with a reason, and the reminder carries the answer.

Question 14Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

A girl says: 'My brother's taller than me now, but I'm the one who's better at basketball.' What does she say about herself?

  1. Her brother is better at basketball.
  2. She is shorter and worse at basketball.
  3. She is taller than her brother.
  4. She is better at basketball than her brother. Correct answer.

Explanation

The clause after 'but' introduces the speaker's own advantage: being better at basketball. The first clause gives the brother the height advantage, so the two pieces of information must be kept apart. Recognising that 'but' switches the subject of the comparison prevents mixing them up.

Question 15Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

You hear: 'The homework is to finish exercise 4 on page 22 and bring it on Friday.' What is the homework?

  1. to finish exercise 4 Correct answer.
  2. to do exercise 22
  3. to read page 22
  4. to hand work in on Friday only

Explanation

The task is named directly after 'The homework is to', which makes 'finish exercise 4' the assignment. The page number and the day are extra details about where the exercise is and when to bring it. Separating the task from its location and deadline is what the question tests.

Question 16Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

A teacher says: 'The art room is on the first floor, next to the library - not the science block.' Where is the art room?

  1. on the ground floor
  2. in the science block
  3. next to the library Correct answer.
  4. next to the canteen

Explanation

The teacher gives the location as 'next to the library' and then rules out the science block. The phrase 'not the science block' is a correction of a common mistake, so it cannot be the answer. Following the positive statement after the place name is the reliable strategy.

Question 17Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

You hear: 'Tickets are £6 for adults and £3.50 for students, but under-fives go free.' How much does a student pay?

  1. £3.50 Correct answer.
  2. £6.00
  3. £9.50
  4. nothing

Explanation

The price list links each group to its own price, and students are matched with £3.50. The adult price and the free entry for under-fives apply to other groups, not to students. Matching the person in the question to the right item in a list is the skill being checked.

Question 18Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

A message says: 'Please return your library books by Monday, or you'll have to pay a fine.' What happens if books are late?

  1. The library closes.
  2. You keep the books.
  3. You pay a fine. Correct answer.
  4. You get new books.

Explanation

The sentence sets a deadline and states the consequence with 'or': a fine must be paid. The word 'or' signals what follows if the first condition is not met. Listening for conditional consequences is a common B1 task type.

Question 19Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

A student says: 'I was going to take the bus, but the driver said the road was flooded, so I walked.' How did the student travel to school?

  1. by bus
  2. by train
  3. by car
  4. on foot Correct answer.

Explanation

The final clause 'so I walked' reports the action actually taken. The bus and the flooded road explain why the original plan changed, but they are not the means of travel. In narratives, the clause after 'so' usually gives the outcome.

Question 20Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

You hear: 'The match starts at 3, so meet at the sports hall at 2:30 - that gives us time to warm up.' Why meet at 2:30?

  1. to buy tickets
  2. because the match starts at 2:30
  3. to warm up before the match Correct answer.
  4. because the hall closes at 3

Explanation

The reason is introduced by 'that gives us time to', which is followed by the purpose: warming up. The 3 o'clock start and the 2:30 meeting time are separate details that must not be confused. Purpose clauses explain why an arrangement is made.

Question 21Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

A girl says: 'The film was supposed to be about animals, but it was actually a cartoon about space.' What was the film about?

  1. space Correct answer.
  2. animals
  3. a school
  4. the sea

Explanation

The structure 'was supposed to be ... but was actually ...' contrasts an expectation with the reality. The content of the film is given after 'actually', so space is the true subject. The word 'but' marks the point where the real information replaces the mistaken idea.

Question 22Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

You hear: 'Mum, I've already had lunch at Tom's, so don't make anything for me.' What does the speaker want?

  1. to eat at Tom's again
  2. a big lunch
  3. no food prepared for them Correct answer.
  4. to cook dinner themselves

Explanation

Because lunch has already been eaten, the request is that nothing be made. The cause is given first ('I've already had lunch') and the request follows with 'so'. Linking a reason to a request is the point of the question.

Question 23Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

A radio advert says: 'The new swimming pool opens next month, and entry is free for the first week.' What is special about the first week?

  1. Only adults may swim.
  2. Entry costs less but is not free.
  3. Entry is free. Correct answer.
  4. The pool is closed.

Explanation

The advert attaches the detail 'entry is free' directly to 'the first week'. The opening date is separate information about when the pool starts operating. Noting which detail belongs to which time period avoids mixing them up.

Question 24Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

You hear: 'I'd rather go to the beach than the park, unless it rains.' What does the speaker prefer?

  1. the park if it rains
  2. the beach, if it is not raining Correct answer.
  3. the park in all weather
  4. neither place

Explanation

'I'd rather ... than ...' states a preference for the first option, and 'unless it rains' makes that preference conditional. So the beach is preferred as long as the weather is dry. Conditional preferences require holding both parts together.

Question 25Listening meaning, interaction and written-script preparation

A teacher says: 'Hand in your projects on Thursday, not Wednesday as I said before.' When are projects due?

  1. next week
  2. Wednesday
  3. Friday
  4. Thursday Correct answer.

Explanation

The teacher gives a new deadline and marks the old one as replaced with 'not Wednesday as I said before'. The corrected day is the one that now applies. When two dates appear, the one attached to a correction is the current instruction.

Question 26Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the following text: 'The Camino de Santiago has attracted millions of pilgrims to Galicia over the centuries. Originally a religious journey to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, it has evolved into a global cultural phenomenon where people from diverse backgrounds seek personal reflection, outdoor adventure, and cultural exchange.' What is the primary focus of this passage?

  1. The historical evolution and modern cultural significance of the Camino de Santiago. Correct answer.
  2. The specific architectural features of the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
  3. The strict religious requirements necessary to complete a pilgrimage in Galicia.
  4. The financial costs associated with traveling along northern Spanish trails.

Explanation

The text explains how the Camino de Santiago originated as a religious pilgrimage and expanded into a global cultural experience for diverse travelers. It highlights both historical roots and contemporary appeal.

Question 27Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Located off the coast of Vigo, the Cíes Islands form part of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park. To protect their fragile ecosystems, local authorities strictly limit the number of daily visitors and prohibit motor vehicles. Visitors must carry all their trash back to the mainland.' According to the passage, why are visitors required to take their rubbish back to the mainland?

  1. To preserve the delicate environmental ecosystem of the island national park. Correct answer.
  2. Because motor vehicles are available to collect waste every evening.
  3. To ensure that tourists pay higher entry fees before visiting Vigo.
  4. Because garbage collection on the mainland is entirely automated.

Explanation

The passage explicitly states that regulations such as limiting visitor numbers and requiring garbage removal exist to safeguard the fragile ecosystems of the national park.

Question 28Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Galicia has made significant investments in renewable energy, particularly hydroelectric and wind power. Thanks to its mountainous terrain and frequent coastal winds, the region generates more electricity than it consumes, exporting the surplus to neighboring areas.' What does the word 'surplus' mean in this context?

  1. An extra amount remaining beyond what is needed. Correct answer.
  2. A sudden shortage or deficit of essential goods.
  3. The total financial expense of energy production.
  4. A type of rare mineral found in coastal regions.

Explanation

In this context, 'surplus' refers to the extra electricity generated beyond Galician domestic consumption, which is then exported to other regions.

Question 29Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Rosalía de Castro is celebrated as a foundational figure in Galician literature. Her poetry collections, written in both Galician and Spanish, expressed deep empathy for rural workers and women. They marked the revival of Galician as a literary language in the 19th century.' What does the pronoun 'They' refer to?

  1. Her poetry collections. Correct answer.
  2. Rural workers and women.
  3. Foundational literary figures.
  4. Spanish government institutions.

Explanation

The pronoun 'They' in the third sentence refers back to the subject of the second sentence, 'Her poetry collections', which marked the 19th-century Galician literary revival.

Question 30Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the text: 'Traditional Galician gastronomy relies heavily on fresh seafood from Atlantic rías. Dishes such as octopus prepared fair-style (polbo á feira) and empanada reflect centuries of culinary heritage. Promoting these authentic recipes helps preserve local culture while boosting regional tourism.' What is the author's primary purpose in writing this paragraph?

  1. To highlight how regional cuisine preserves culture and supports tourism. Correct answer.
  2. To argue that seafood is healthier than meat-based diets.
  3. To provide a step-by-step cooking recipe for preparing octopus.
  4. To criticize modern restaurants for changing traditional ingredients.

Explanation

The author emphasizes that traditional recipes maintain cultural identity and stimulate regional tourism, showing the broader value of Galician culinary heritage.

Question 31Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Secondary schools across Galicia have introduced digital textbooks and interactive tablets to enhance student engagement. While teachers report improved motivation in STEM subjects, researchers emphasize that paper books remain essential for deep reading comprehension and critical analysis.' What do researchers emphasize regarding paper books?

  1. Paper books are still necessary for deep reading comprehension and critical analysis. Correct answer.
  2. Paper books should be completely replaced by interactive digital screens.
  3. Paper books cause lower student motivation in science and mathematics.
  4. Paper books are too expensive for public secondary schools to purchase.

Explanation

The text explicitly states that researchers emphasize the continued necessity of paper books for deep comprehension and critical analytical thinking.

Question 32Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Ecotourism in rural mountain villages offers travelers a chance to disconnect from urban stress. Local families provide traditional accommodation and home-cooked meals, ensuring that tourism revenues directly benefit the resident community rather than large international hotel chains.' What can be inferred about traditional tourism from this text?

  1. Traditional tourism often directs financial profits to large multinational corporations. Correct answer.
  2. Traditional tourism is illegal in mountain villages across northern Spain.
  3. Traditional tourism guarantees higher environmental sustainability than ecotourism.
  4. Traditional tourism requires travelers to stay exclusively in family homes.

Explanation

The text contrasts ecotourism (which benefits resident families) with large international hotel chains, implying that conventional tourism often channels profits away from local communities to big chains.

Question 33Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Marine biologists examining coastal estuaries in Galicia have detected minute particles of synthetic polymers in shellfish. These microplastics pose potential risks to marine biodiversity and human health, prompting calls for stricter industrial waste regulations.' What is the closest synonym for 'minute' in this sentence?

  1. Extremely small. Correct answer.
  2. Sixty seconds of time.
  3. Highly dangerous.
  4. Recently manufactured.

Explanation

In this sentence, the adjective 'minute' (pronounced /maɪˈnjuːt/) means extremely small or microscopic, referring to tiny microplastic particles.

Question 34Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Urban planners in Pontevedra transformed the city center by restricting private automobile access and expanding pedestrian zones. Over the past two decades, traffic accidents have plummeted to near zero, noise pollution has dropped dramatically, and local retail businesses have flourished.' What is the main idea of this text?

  1. Pedestrianizing the city center produced major safety, environmental, and economic benefits. Correct answer.
  2. Restricting cars caused severe economic decline for small businesses in Pontevedra.
  3. Urban planning projects in northern Spain take too long to yield measurable results.
  4. Private automobiles are the safest mode of transport in modern European cities.

Explanation

The passage summarizes how limiting car access created safer streets (near zero accidents), quieter environments, and thriving local businesses.

Question 35Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Galician lace making, known as encaixe de Camariñas, is a traditional handicraft passed down through generations of women along the Costa da Morte. Wooden bobbins are moved rapidly over a pillow pattern to form intricate geometric lace used in ceremonial clothing.' How is encaixe de Camariñas produced?

  1. By manipulating wooden bobbins over a pillow pattern. Correct answer.
  2. By weaving synthetic fibers using automated industrial looms.
  3. By carving geometric patterns directly into polished hardwood blocks.
  4. By painting lace designs onto linen fabrics using natural dyes.

Explanation

The passage describes the process of moving wooden bobbins rapidly across a pillow pattern to create detailed geometric lace.

Question 36Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Online language learning applications allow students to practice English grammar and vocabulary at their own pace. However, conversational fluency requires spontaneous interaction with human speakers, which software algorithms cannot fully replicate.' What conclusion does the passage support?

  1. Digital applications are useful tools, but human interaction remains necessary for fluency. Correct answer.
  2. Software algorithms will soon completely replace human language instructors.
  3. Grammar practice is unnecessary for achieving high fluency in a foreign language.
  4. Online applications are completely ineffective for learning vocabulary.

Explanation

The author acknowledges that applications help with grammar and vocabulary, but asserts that real conversation with humans is essential for true fluency.

Question 37Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'The invention of the printing press in the 15th century democratized access to information across Europe. Before its introduction, books were hand-copied by scribes, making them extremely rare and expensive luxury items.' What does the word 'its' refer to?

  1. The printing press. Correct answer.
  2. The 15th century.
  3. Europe.
  4. Hand-copied books.

Explanation

'Its' is a possessive pronoun referring to the invention of the printing press mentioned in the preceding sentence.

Question 38Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the text: 'Youth volunteer programs in Galician coastal communities organize weekend beach cleanups to collect plastic debris. Participating teenagers not only improve environmental quality but also develop leadership skills and a strong sense of civic responsibility.' What is the author's primary goal in this passage?

  1. To highlight the dual benefits of youth volunteer programs for communities and teenagers. Correct answer.
  2. To demand that the government pay teenagers a salary for environmental cleanup work.
  3. To warn tourists that Galician beaches are unsafe for swimming due to pollution.
  4. To argue that plastic waste is impossible to recycle effectively.

Explanation

The passage emphasizes both environmental gains for the community and personal growth (leadership, civic responsibility) for participating youth.

Question 39Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Coastal fishing towns in northern Spain face economic challenges due to stricter fishing quotas imposed by European regulations. In response, several harbors have diversified into marine tourism, offering guided boat trips and recreational sea angling.' How have harbors responded to fishing quotas?

  1. By expanding into marine tourism activities such as boat tours and angling. Correct answer.
  2. By protesting against European regulations and refusing to comply.
  3. By closing down all commercial harbors and moving inland.
  4. By purchasing larger industrial trawlers to catch more fish.

Explanation

The text specifies that harbors responded to quotas by diversifying into marine tourism, including guided boat trips and angling.

Question 40Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Conservation programs in the Cantabrian Mountains have successfully fostered the recovery of the endangered brown bear population. Biologists monitor bear movements using GPS collars to prevent conflicts with local livestock farmers.' What does the word 'fostered' mean in this context?

  1. Encouraged or promoted the development of. Correct answer.
  2. Completely halted or suppressed.
  3. Ignored or neglected intentionally.
  4. Recorded in an official written document.

Explanation

In this context, 'fostered' means promoted, supported, or encouraged the recovery and growth of the bear population.

Question 41Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the text: 'The Atlantic diet, traditional to northwestern Spain and Portugal, emphasizes seasonal vegetables, fresh fish, whole grains, olive oil, and moderate dairy consumption. Nutritional studies indicate that adherence to this regional diet lowers cardiovascular risk and promotes longevity.' What is the main point of the paragraph?

  1. The traditional Atlantic diet offers significant health and longevity benefits. Correct answer.
  2. Dairy products should be eliminated entirely from modern European diets.
  3. Imported processed foods are superior in nutrition to local Galician produce.
  4. Cardiovascular disease cannot be prevented through dietary modifications.

Explanation

The passage summarizes the key components of the Atlantic diet and highlights research showing it reduces heart disease risk and increases lifespan.

Question 42Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Electric buses have replaced diesel vehicles on major urban transit routes in Santiago de Compostela. Municipal operators report a 40% reduction in fleet maintenance costs alongside zero direct tailpipe emissions.' What can be inferred about municipal electric buses?

  1. Electric buses are both environmentally cleaner and less costly to maintain than diesel buses. Correct answer.
  2. Electric buses require more frequent mechanical repairs than older diesel models.
  3. Electric buses have caused a sharp increase in municipal operating expenses.
  4. Electric buses emit higher levels of carbon monoxide during winter months.

Explanation

The text mentions zero direct tailpipe emissions (cleaner) and a 40% drop in maintenance costs (cheaper to maintain), supporting this inference.

Question 43Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'The Roman Walls of Lugo, built in the late 3rd century AD, remain the only intact Roman fortification circuit in the world. Visitors can walk along the entire 2-kilometer continuous promenade at the top of the wall, which surrounds the historic city center.' What makes the Roman Walls of Lugo unique globally?

  1. They are the only completely intact Roman fortification circuit remaining in the world. Correct answer.
  2. They are the tallest stone structures ever constructed in Western Europe.
  3. They were built entirely out of timber and reinforced iron beams.
  4. They were constructed during the Renaissance period to defend against cannons.

Explanation

The passage states clearly that the walls are the 'only intact Roman fortification circuit in the world.'

Question 44Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Agricultural cooperatives in Galicia are adopting precision farming technologies. By utilizing drone imagery and soil sensors, farmers can apply fertilizers judiciously, avoiding chemical runoff into local river systems.' What does 'judiciously' mean in this context?

  1. With good judgment, care, and moderation. Correct answer.
  2. In excessive and wasteful quantities.
  3. Illegal and without governmental approval.
  4. Randomly without any prior planning.

Explanation

In this sentence, 'judiciously' means using good judgment and careful moderation to apply fertilizer only where needed.

Question 45Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Galician thermal springs have been valued since ancient times for their therapeutic properties. In Ourense, public hot baths along the Miño River attract thousands of bathers daily. They offer free access to mineral-rich waters surrounded by natural scenery.' What does 'They' refer to?

  1. Public hot baths along the Miño River. Correct answer.
  2. Ancient Roman soldiers.
  3. Therapeutic medical doctors.
  4. Private commercial spa resorts.

Explanation

'They' refers back to the subject of the previous sentence, 'public hot baths along the Miño River', which provide free access to mineral waters.

Question 46Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the text: 'Although social media platforms enable instant global communication, psychologists warn that excessive screen time can lead to feelings of isolation and sleep disruption among adolescents. Setting reasonable daily boundaries for device usage is crucial for maintaining mental well-being.' What is the author's primary goal?

  1. To advise setting limits on screen time to protect adolescent mental health. Correct answer.
  2. To urge parents to ban all electronic devices permanently.
  3. To prove that social media has no positive communication benefits.
  4. To encourage teenagers to spend more time on digital platforms.

Explanation

The author highlights the risks of excessive screen time and explicitly recommends establishing reasonable daily boundaries to safeguard mental well-being.

Question 47Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'The Galician Audiovisual Hub has seen rapid growth in film and television production. Favorable tax incentives, diverse natural landscapes, and skilled local production crews have attracted international streaming platforms to shoot major series in the region.' Which factor is NOT mentioned as attracting international film productions?

  1. Guaranteed warm sunny weather year-round. Correct answer.
  2. Favorable tax incentives.
  3. Diverse natural landscapes.
  4. Skilled local production crews.

Explanation

Favorable tax incentives, diverse natural landscapes, and skilled local crews are all explicitly mentioned; warm sunny weather year-round is NOT mentioned.

Question 48Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the passage: 'Researchers at the University of Santiago de Compostela are testing ocean wave energy converters off the Galician coast. Unlike solar panels, which depend on daylight, ocean waves generate continuous motion day and night, offering a more predictable source of clean power.' What advantage do wave converters have over solar panels according to the text?

  1. Wave converters generate continuous energy day and night regardless of daylight. Correct answer.
  2. Wave converters are much cheaper to build than solar panels.
  3. Wave converters do not require any maintenance or inspection.
  4. Wave converters can be installed inside residential homes.

Explanation

The passage emphasizes that wave converters provide continuous motion day and night, making wave energy more predictable than sunlight-dependent solar power.

Question 49Read for information, inference and textual effect

Read the text: 'Reintroducing native tree species like oak and chestnut in Galician forests enhances biodiversity and reduces wildfire vulnerability. Unlike fast-growing eucalyptus monocultures, native broadleaf trees retain soil moisture and create natural firebreaks.' What is the central message of this passage?

  1. Planting native broadleaf trees improves forest ecological health and fire resistance. Correct answer.
  2. Eucalyptus trees are the most effective species for preventing forest fires.
  3. Galician forests should be cleared completely for cattle grazing land.
  4. Oak and chestnut trees grow much faster than eucalyptus trees.

Explanation

The text explains that native species (oak, chestnut) boost biodiversity, hold soil moisture, and act as firebreaks compared to eucalyptus monocultures.

Question 50Grammar and vocabulary through meaning and context

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'Maria _____ in Santiago de Compostela since 2018, and she still loves living there.'

  1. has lived Correct answer.
  2. lived
  3. was living
  4. lives

Explanation

The Present Perfect ('has lived') is used with 'since 2018' to describe an action that started in the past and continues into the present.