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Exam note: This is an original NeuroEnglishMMP practice resource, not an official examination. The listening and reading texts use a fictionalised educational scenario to practise English around school wellbeing. Percentages, legislation and institutional references in the original draft have been removed or reframed unless independently sourced.
CHOOSE the correct answer:
1. Regarding emotional well-being, ______ that many students may benefit from appropriate support.
Explicación Detallada: Se trata de una Pasiva Impersonal. En inglés, para decir "se dice que", usamos la estructura "It is + participio + that". No podemos usar "it says" directamente si no hay un sujeto activo claro.
2. Social media digital exposure, which can ______ anxiety, is a serious concern.
Explicación Detallada: El verbo trigger significa desencadenar o disparar. Es la palabra clave para hablar de causas emocionales o psicológicas que provocan una reacción.
3. Before the law was passed, many victims ______ in silence for years.
Explicación Detallada: Usamos In spite of porque va seguido de un sustantivo ("these positive changes"). Although necesitaría una frase completa con verbo.
6. Experts suggest implementing programmes ______ students can feel safe.
Explicación Detallada: Usamos in order that cuando el sujeto de la oración principal (Experts) es distinto al de la subordinada (Students). Es gramática avanzada.
7. Choose the expected backshift in Reported Speech: “The situation was critical last year,” the experts said.
Explicación: Estructura Cleft. En una it-cleft de este tipo usamos "It is... that..." para poner el foco en una parte concreta de la información. Gramática de alto nivel.
10. Ojalá el gobierno proporcionara más recursos: "If only our government ______ more resources!"
Explicación:Infinitivo de propósito. Cuando sigue un verbo (improve), usamos "to". "For" solo iría con sustantivo.
Listening Task: Mental Health Forum
Listen to this fictional school wellbeing forum. You will hear it up to 3 times.
Hello everyone and welcome to our educational podcast. Today we are exploring bullying, digital pressure and emotional wellbeing in schools. In this fictional school forum, students and teachers describe how social pressure can affect confidence and mental wellbeing. One major concern is digital exposure. In the past, conflict often stopped when students went home, but online messages can now continue beyond the school day. The speakers explain that repeated harassment may trigger anxiety and make some students feel isolated. Schools can respond by creating safer environments, improving reporting procedures and ensuring that trained staff are available when students need support. The forum also looks back at earlier approaches, when some victims had suffered in silence because they did not know whom to trust. New wellbeing programmes in this scenario encourage students to speak openly, ask for help and support classmates. Empathy is central: it is the lack of empathy that can seriously damage the classroom atmosphere. The speakers argue that earlier investment in prevention could have reduced some problems. Their final message is clear: emotional education is not a luxury. It can contribute to personal growth, healthier relationships and a safer learning environment.
"Hello everyone and welcome to our educational podcast. Today we are focusing on a critical topic..." (Script visible para control docente).
13. According to the forum, social pressure can...
14. Why is digital exposure a problem nowadays?
15. What problem is mentioned when the forum looks back at earlier approaches?
16. What is considered a "necessity for personal growth"?
READ the text and answer the next four questions:
THE CHALLENGE OF BULLYING AND MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS
Bullying and mental health have become important topics in education. Regarding emotional wellbeing, it is often said that many students may benefit from appropriate support when they face social pressure. Although academic achievement remains important, schools increasingly recognise the value of emotional safety. Social media and digital exposure, which can trigger anxiety in some situations, have also increased interest in trained counsellors and effective support systems.
One positive development is that students are being encouraged to express their feelings more openly. In earlier approaches, some victims had suffered in silence because they were unsure where to seek help. Speaking up can reduce social isolation and help individuals focus on issues such as self-esteem. Experts may suggest implementing wellbeing programmes in order that students can feel safe, heard and respected. If schools had invested more consistently in prevention in the past, some difficult situations might have been avoided.
In spite of these positive changes, some schools can still struggle with limited staff and resources. For instance, teachers under pressure may concentrate heavily on academic results while missing smaller interpersonal conflicts. Therefore, modernising protocols and improving communication can contribute to healthier coexistence. Specialists may also ask whether existing measures are sufficient and whether staff have received adequate training.
Some institutions may have overlooked early signs of emotional distress. It is the lack of empathy that can truly damage the classroom atmosphere. If only education systems provided sufficient resources for wellbeing and prevention. In conclusion, schools cannot eliminate every conflict, but choosing prevention, communication and support can help protect learners and create safer communities.
Análisis Técnico de Estructuras
01.Relativo (1) "...which are growing concerns..."
02.Pasiva Impersonal "it is often said that many students..."
03.Due to "...due to social pressure." (Debido a…)
04.Aim to "...aim to create..." (Pretenden….)
05.Relativo (2) "...which can trigger anxiety..."
06.Such as "...such as self-esteem." (Tales como…)
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