PAGS: modelo de examen. The adult learning advantage.

⏳ Tiempo Restante: 20:00 Simulacro B2

📝 Simulacro Examen Inglés - Ciclos Formativos (B2)

Practice for your future: Vocational Training & Adult Education

Buenos días, estimados alumnos. Hoy os traigo un simulacro clave tipo PGAS. El tema gira en torno a la Formación Profesional y la educación de adultos.

🎯 Objetivos de la sesión

• Mejorar la comprensión lectora (Reading).
• Ampliar vocabulario: Vocational Training, Skills, Assets.
• Repasar gramática B2: Condicionales y conectores.

🗺️ Hoja de Ruta

1. Vocabulario: Revisa el glosario esencial.
2. Listening/Reading: Escucha el audio narrado (Voz Natural).
3. Test: Responde las 20 preguntas (¡Ojo al tiempo!).
4. Soluciones: Descarga la hoja de respuestas.

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📝 Glosario Esencial

Inglés (English)	Español (Spanish)
1. Adult Learner	Aprendiz Adulto
2. Vocational Training	Formación Profesional
3. Life Experience	Experiencia de vida
4. Career Change	Cambio de carrera profesional
5. Practical Focus	Enfoque práctico

I. LISTENING & READING

The Adult Learner's Advantage

Returning to education as an adult, particularly through Vocational Training, presents numerous benefits. Many people find themselves needing a career change or an update of their skills to remain relevant in the modern job market. Unlike younger students, adults bring valuable life experience to the classroom, which often helps them grasp practical concepts quickly and manage their time efficiently. This maturity is a significant asset.

Furthermore, these courses typically have a strong practical focus, providing hands-on experience directly applicable to a specific field. This pragmatic approach is highly appealing to adults who are goal-oriented. They usually have a clear vision of what they want to achieve and are therefore more motivated and dedicated. Financial stability might be a concern, but the short duration of many vocational courses ensures a quicker return to employment or a salary increase.

Ultimately, adult learners contribute to a richer learning environment, sharing their diverse backgrounds and professional insights. Making the decision to study as an adult a truly rewarding investment.

Reading Comprehension (1 – 6)

1. What is the main reason many adults return to education?

a) They want to meet new people in a social setting. b) They are forced to study by their current employers. c) They need to change careers or update their professional skills. d) They want to travel more frequently.

2. According to the text, what advantage do adult learners bring?

a) They have better exam techniques. b) They are always more relaxed. c) They bring valuable life experience and maturity. d) They usually have more free time.

3. What is particularly attractive to goal-oriented adult students?

a) The theoretical content is very deep. b) The courses have a strong practical focus and hands-on experience. c) The classes are always held in the evening. d) The teachers are younger than the students.

4. How does the text suggest the financial concern is balanced?

a) Through large government grants. b) By offering full-time employment. c) By the short duration of courses, allowing quick return to work. d) By eliminating tuition fees.

5. The text states that adult learners contribute to a "richer learning environment" by:

a) Bringing better snacks to class. b) Sharing their diverse backgrounds and professional insights. c) Always achieving the highest grades. d) Helping younger students finish their homework.

6. The word "asset" is closest in meaning to:

a) a negative consequence b) a problem or difficulty c) a useful or valuable thing d) a type of financial debt

Vocabulary and Usage (7 – 17)

7. The manager gave a speech to emphasize the importance of teamwork.

a) hide b) stress c) ignore d) replace

8. The students were asked to check the text carefully.

a) read quickly b) guess c) examine d) rewrite

9. The teacher encouraged them to foster a positive attitude.

a) destroy b) promote c) hide d) question

10. He bought a jacket that was very expensive.

a) too little b) extremely c) rarely d) somehow

11. The new policy aims to reduce the effects of climate change.

a) increase b) lessen c) ignore d) imitate

12. She spoke in such a clear way that everyone understood.

a) confusing b) easy to understand c) loud d) rude

13. They must compile all the necessary documents.

a) send b) collect c) throw away d) compare

14. The guide provided a thorough explanation.

a) brief b) incomplete c) detailed d) confusing

15. She tried to predict the results before the experiment began.

a) ignore b) foresee c) analyze d) avoid

16. The team reached a workable solution.

a) impossible b) practical c) temporary d) unfair

17. The detailed design of the building impressed the visitors.

a) simple b) careless c) careful d) fragile

Grammar and Structure (18 – 20)

18. If she had known about the meeting, she undoubtedly __________ attended.

a) might b) would c) would have d) had

19. He arrived late because he __________ missed the bus.

a) on purpose b) by accident c) frequently d) hardly

20. The film was __________ difficult to understand due to its complex plot.

a) surprisingly b) famously c) rarely d) quickly

📝 Class Summary & Homework

Homework Task: Write a 50-word summary of the text explaining why being an "Adult Learner" is an asset.

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✅ SOLUCIONES Y EXPLICACIONES

I. RESPUESTAS CORRECTAS

N.º	Respuesta	Explicación
1	c)	Necesitan cambio de carrera o actualizar habilidades.
2	c)	Aportan experiencia vital valiosa y madurez.
3	b)	Enfoque práctico y experiencia directa.
4	c)	Corta duración permite rápido regreso al empleo.
5	b)	Comparten diversas trayectorias y conocimientos.
6	c)	Asset = Cualidad valiosa/Activo.
7	b)	Emphasize = Stress.
8	c)	Check = Examine.
9	b)	Foster = Promote.
10	b)	Very = Extremely.
11	b)	Reduce = Lessen.
12	b)	Clear = Easy to understand.
13	b)	Compile = Collect.
14	c)	Thorough = Detailed.
15	b)	Predict = Foresee.
16	b)	Workable = Practical.
17	c)	Detailed = Careful.
18	c)	Third Conditional (Would have + Participle).
19	b)	By accident = Sin intención.
20	b)	Famously = Notoriamente.

II. GLOSARIO DE VOCABULARIO EXTENDIDO

Word	Meaning
Vocational Training	Formación Profesional
Career Change	Cambio de carrera
Life Experience	Experiencia de vida
Asset	Activo/cualidad valiosa
Goal-oriented	Orientado a objetivos