EXAMENES INGLÉS EVAU (2024)
TEXTO A APUNTESPRO
Women Engineers
Gladys West is a mathematician whose work helped with the development of the Global
Positioning System (GPS). A black woman born in rural America under racial segregation, her
work has transformed our everyday lives. Her excellent performance at high school granted
her a scholarship for university. She became the second black woman programmer to work at
a naval base. Gladys programmed a computer to produce an accurate model of the shape of
the Earth, tides, gravitation, and other forces and this model became the basis for GPS.
Marian Croak is a pioneer in telecommunications engineering, who has over 200 patents. She
is known for the invention of VoIP (voice over Internet protocol), the technology which permits
real time audio and video calls over the Internet. Marian was born in the USA. As a child, her
father built a chemistry set for her, and this is what inspired her to follow a career in STEM
(science, technology, engineering, and maths).VoIPallows us to video chat, to have economical
phone calls with loved ones around the world, and work remotely. She is a supporter for racial
justice and women in engineering.
Larissa Suzuki is a computer scientist and engineer who works in the field of AI (artificial
intelligence). She works at Google exploring how AI can solve real-world problems, and
collaborates with NASA.
She was fascinated with electronics, and imagined ways of making static things walk and
dance. Toys like Lego allowed her to be creative and explore building structures. She has
developed systems for smart cities, robots, healthcare, and finance. Larissa has autism and
hyperactivity disorder. She has been dedicated to equality and diversity in engineering.
These women have overcome various obstacles due to their personal struggles and have had
tremendous impact. Today women continue to pave the way for future generations.
QUESTIONS
A.1.- Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE? Copy the evidence from the text. No
marks are given for only TRUE or FALSE.
a) Ms West had to invest a lot of money in her studies at university.
b) The computer scientist suffered from inattention and had difficulties with social interaction.
(Puntuación máxima: 2 puntos)
A.2.- In your own words and based on the ideas in the text, answer the following questions.
Do not copy from the text.
a) What social causes is Ms. Croak fighting for?
b) What do these three women have in common?
(Puntuación máxima: 2 puntos)
A.3.- Find the words in the text that mean:
, a) precise (paragraph 1)
b) foundation (paragraph 1)
c) kit (paragraph 2)
d) motionless (paragraph 3)
(Puntuación máxima: 1 punto)
A.4.- Complete the following sentences. Use the appropriate form of the word in brackets
when given.
a) I am looking forward to _______ (visit) the new facilities _______ were built at the airport
last winter.
b) Some older people are not aware _______ how technologies _______ (change) the world
lately.
c) After _______ (work) for a decade in New York, Mary _______ (offer) a chance to work for
NASA last year.
d) We _______ (be) more in touch with nature if we weren’t surrounded by _______
(technology) devices.
(Puntuación máxima:2 puntos)
A.5.- Write about 150 to 200 words on the following topic.
Do you think that we depend too much on technology? Justify your answer.
(Puntuación máxima: 3 puntos)
TEXTO B
Does Chicken Soup Really Help when You’re Sick?
For centuries, people all around the world have been making chicken soup when someone is
sick and it's a tradition that has been passed down through generations. But here's a good
question about it: Does chicken soup actually have any science-based benefits, or is it just a
comforting remedy that makes us feel better when we're feeling unwell, even if it doesn't have
any true medical benefits?
Even when we are not sick, the popularity of chicken soup is huge. The reason behind its
success is its warmth and the delicious flavour it contains, such as those from the chicken,
vegetables, and noodles. The unique taste of chicken soup is often described as umami (in
Japanese), which is a savory taste. It is considered the fifth category of taste, alongside sweet,
salty, sour, and bitter.
Studies have shown that the taste of chicken soup plays a significant role in its healing
properties.
When people are suffering from respiratory illnesses, they often lose their appetite gradually
and eat less. This happens because respiratory illnesses cause an inflammatory response in
TEXTO A APUNTESPRO
Women Engineers
Gladys West is a mathematician whose work helped with the development of the Global
Positioning System (GPS). A black woman born in rural America under racial segregation, her
work has transformed our everyday lives. Her excellent performance at high school granted
her a scholarship for university. She became the second black woman programmer to work at
a naval base. Gladys programmed a computer to produce an accurate model of the shape of
the Earth, tides, gravitation, and other forces and this model became the basis for GPS.
Marian Croak is a pioneer in telecommunications engineering, who has over 200 patents. She
is known for the invention of VoIP (voice over Internet protocol), the technology which permits
real time audio and video calls over the Internet. Marian was born in the USA. As a child, her
father built a chemistry set for her, and this is what inspired her to follow a career in STEM
(science, technology, engineering, and maths).VoIPallows us to video chat, to have economical
phone calls with loved ones around the world, and work remotely. She is a supporter for racial
justice and women in engineering.
Larissa Suzuki is a computer scientist and engineer who works in the field of AI (artificial
intelligence). She works at Google exploring how AI can solve real-world problems, and
collaborates with NASA.
She was fascinated with electronics, and imagined ways of making static things walk and
dance. Toys like Lego allowed her to be creative and explore building structures. She has
developed systems for smart cities, robots, healthcare, and finance. Larissa has autism and
hyperactivity disorder. She has been dedicated to equality and diversity in engineering.
These women have overcome various obstacles due to their personal struggles and have had
tremendous impact. Today women continue to pave the way for future generations.
QUESTIONS
A.1.- Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE? Copy the evidence from the text. No
marks are given for only TRUE or FALSE.
a) Ms West had to invest a lot of money in her studies at university.
b) The computer scientist suffered from inattention and had difficulties with social interaction.
(Puntuación máxima: 2 puntos)
A.2.- In your own words and based on the ideas in the text, answer the following questions.
Do not copy from the text.
a) What social causes is Ms. Croak fighting for?
b) What do these three women have in common?
(Puntuación máxima: 2 puntos)
A.3.- Find the words in the text that mean:
, a) precise (paragraph 1)
b) foundation (paragraph 1)
c) kit (paragraph 2)
d) motionless (paragraph 3)
(Puntuación máxima: 1 punto)
A.4.- Complete the following sentences. Use the appropriate form of the word in brackets
when given.
a) I am looking forward to _______ (visit) the new facilities _______ were built at the airport
last winter.
b) Some older people are not aware _______ how technologies _______ (change) the world
lately.
c) After _______ (work) for a decade in New York, Mary _______ (offer) a chance to work for
NASA last year.
d) We _______ (be) more in touch with nature if we weren’t surrounded by _______
(technology) devices.
(Puntuación máxima:2 puntos)
A.5.- Write about 150 to 200 words on the following topic.
Do you think that we depend too much on technology? Justify your answer.
(Puntuación máxima: 3 puntos)
TEXTO B
Does Chicken Soup Really Help when You’re Sick?
For centuries, people all around the world have been making chicken soup when someone is
sick and it's a tradition that has been passed down through generations. But here's a good
question about it: Does chicken soup actually have any science-based benefits, or is it just a
comforting remedy that makes us feel better when we're feeling unwell, even if it doesn't have
any true medical benefits?
Even when we are not sick, the popularity of chicken soup is huge. The reason behind its
success is its warmth and the delicious flavour it contains, such as those from the chicken,
vegetables, and noodles. The unique taste of chicken soup is often described as umami (in
Japanese), which is a savory taste. It is considered the fifth category of taste, alongside sweet,
salty, sour, and bitter.
Studies have shown that the taste of chicken soup plays a significant role in its healing
properties.
When people are suffering from respiratory illnesses, they often lose their appetite gradually
and eat less. This happens because respiratory illnesses cause an inflammatory response in
