81. PGAS MOCK EXAM: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INTELLIGENT FUTURE: VOCATIONAL TRAINING AT IFEMA 2026 NEW EXAMINATION MODEL • PREPARATION FOR PAGS 2026

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Resolución de 20 de noviembre de 2025 • Área de IA y Robótica Industrial

Digital Transformation

INTELLIGENT FUTURE:
Vocational Training at IFEMA 2026

New Examination Model • Preparation for PAGS 2026

Modelo de examen oficial según Resolución de 20 de noviembre de 2025, Dirección General de Formación Profesional.

RADIOGRAFÍA DEL EXAMEN 4 CLAVES NEURODIDÁCTICAS

01. EL FACTOR TIEMPO

Tienes 2.5 minutos por pregunta. No leas palabra por palabra. Usa el Scanning.

02. EL PODER DEL DESCARTE

Tacha opciones absurdas (siempre, nunca, todos). Eliminar 2 malas te da un 50% de éxito.

03. TRAMPAS "SPANGLISH"

Cuidado con False Friends y traducciones literales.

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04. ESTRATEGIA LISTENING

Lee las preguntas ANTES de escuchar. Sabrás qué dato concreto buscar (nombres, años).

40 min

20 Preguntas

CHOOSE the correct answer:

1. Regarding professional development, ______ by Daniel Alonso Viña that the industry requires specialized technicians.

Estudiar Pasivas

Explicación Detallada: Estructura de Pasiva Impersonal. "It is said that" (se dice que) es una forma formal de presentar hechos. No podemos usar "it says" sin un sujeto activo que sea un texto o persona directa en esa posición.

2. The "Education Week" event at IFEMA can ______ interest in digital transformation.

Estudiar Causa/Efecto

Explicación: El verbo trigger significa desencadenar o provocar una respuesta inmediata. Es perfecto para hablar de eventos que inician un interés vocacional.

3. Before the event was launched, many young people ______ the importance of FP for years.

Estudiar Tiempos

Explicación Detallada: Past Perfect (had + participio). Indica una acción que ocurrió ANTES de otro momento en el pasado (the launch).

4. The lack of specialized staff ______ avoided if the government had invested more years ago.

Estudiar Condicionales

Explicación: Conditional 3. IF + had + participio requiere la otra parte con WOULD HAVE BEEN + participio.

5. ______ these positive changes, some regions still struggle with a lack of investment.

Estudiar Conectores

6. Experts suggest implementing Dual Training ______ students can feel prepared.

Estudiar Propósito

Explicación: In order that seguido de oración completa. Indicamos la finalidad de una acción para terceras personas.

7. Choose the Reported Speech: "The vocational situation was critical," the experts said.

Estudiar Reported Speech

Explicación: Salto atrás en el tiempo: Past Simple ("was") se convierte en Past Perfect ("had been").

8. Some institutions ______ the potential of automated systems years ago.

Estudiar Modales

Explicación: Modal Perfect (must have + participio) para deducciones lógicas sobre el pasado.

9. Which sentence emphasizes the factor damaging motivation?

Estudiar Cleft Sentences

Explicación: Frase Cleft. Se usa "It is... what..." para resaltar el sujeto causante de la acción.

10. "If only our government ______ more resources for industrial workshops!"

Estudiar I Wish

Explicación: If only + Past Simple para deseos sobre una situación presente que nos gustaría que fuera diferente.

11. Institutions used to focus on management while they ______ AI applications.

Estudiar Tiempos

Explicación: Past Continuous. Acciones en progreso en el pasado simultáneas a otras con "while".

12. Modernizing educational protocols is essential ______ improve orientation.

Estudiar Propósito

Explicación: Infinitivo de propósito (To + verbo). Indica el para qué de la acción principal.

Listening Task: IFEMA 2026 Summit

Listen to the expert from the "Education Week" discussing AI and robotics. Duration: 2 min.

Welcome to our podcast 'Madrid Education Summit'. Today we are live from IFEMA, where the 2026 Education Week is in full swing. One of the hottest topics this year is the integration of Artificial Intelligence into Vocational Training. According to Daniel Alonso Viña, a journalist from El País who is covering the event, Spain is facing a significant shortage of technical professionals. The industry is desperately looking for factory technicians who specialize in robotics and automation. At IFEMA, we can see how institutions are aiming to create hands-on learning environments. This is a massive shift from traditional university degrees. Many students who previously overlooked FP are now realizing that these technical paths are essential for the digital transformation. We've spoken to robotics experts who claim that this event helps trigger curiosity in active AI applications. However, there is a serious concern. If the government had invested more in industrial workshops ten years ago, we would have avoided the lack of specialized staff we see in the defense and rail mobility sectors today. Experts suggest that Dual Training is the key to closing the gap between schools and the real professional world. It is the lack of practical experimentation what usually damages motivation. Therefore, modernizing protocols is essential to improve professional orientation and meet the Social Development Goals. Stay tuned for more insights from the robotics experts here at IFEMA Madrid!

"Welcome to our podcast 'Madrid Education Summit'. Today we are live from IFEMA..." (Transcript active).

13. Which event is currently taking place at IFEMA?

14. What specific professionals is the industry desperately looking for?

15. What is the key to closing the gap between schools and the world of work?

16. What usually damages students' motivation, according to the expert?

READ the text and answer the next questions:

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TECHNICAL VOCATIONS AT IFEMA 2026

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence and the shortage of technical professionals, which are growing concerns, have become central topics in the educational system of Spain. Regarding professional development, it is said by Daniel Alonso Viña in El País that the industry requires specialized factory technicians due to the high demand for robotics and automation skills. Although the prestige of traditional university degrees remains, many institutions now aim to create environments with hands-on learning at IFEMA Madrid. This event, which can trigger interest in digital transformation, strongly influences the demand for future robotics experts.

One important trend is that students are expressing their career choices more realistically. Before the "Education Week" was launched in 2026, many young people had overlooked the importance of Vocational Training (FP) for years. This change helps reduce the gap between schools and the professional world and encourages individuals to focus on specific issues such as Social Development Goals (SDG). Besides, experts suggest implementing Dual Training programs in order that students can feel prepared for the industry. According to recent reports, technical education is closely connected to regional economic growth. However, if the government had invested more in these industrial workshops years ago, the current lack of specialized staff in the defense and rail mobility sectors would have been avoided.

In spite of these positive changes, some regions still struggle with a lack of investment in modern technology. For instance, many institutions used to focus only on general management while they were ignoring the practical application of AI and electrotechnical systems. Therefore, modernizing educational protocols is essential to improve professional orientation. Some experts said that the vocational situation was critical and wondered whether current measures were enough to attract talent to the Higher Degree in Industrial Robotics, the most prestigious and famous "ciclo" currently in high demand.

They also claimed that some institutions must have overlooked the early potential of the automated systems sector. It is the lack of practical experimentation what truly damages the students' motivation. If only our government provided more resources for technical workshops! In conclusion, although the educational environment presents challenges, choosing paths of technological innovation like those showcased at IFEMA can protect our future.

Análisis Técnico de Estructuras

01. Relativo "...professionals, which are growing concerns..."

02. Pasiva Impersonal "it is said by Daniel Alonso Viña..."

03. Due to "...technicians due to the high demand..."

04. Aim to "...institutions now aim to create..."

05. Relativo (2) "...event, which can trigger interest..."

06. Such as "...issues such as SDG."

07. Suggest + -ing "...suggest implementing Dual Training..."

08. In order that "...in order that students can feel prepared."

09. Pasiva Normal "...education is connected to growth."

10. Condicional Tipo 3 "if... had invested... would have been avoided."

11. For instance "For instance, many institutions..."

12. Used to "...institutions used to focus only..."

13. Improve "...essential to improve orientation."

14. Estilo Indirecto "...said that the situation was critical."

15. If only + past "If only our government provided..."

16. Past Perfect "...people had overlooked for years."

17. Past Continuous "...while they were ignoring..."

18. Wondered whether "...wondered whether measures were enough."

19. Modal Perfect "...must have overlooked the potential..."

20. Cleft Sentence "It is the lack of experimentation what truly damages..."

17. According to paragraph 1, what can trigger interest in digital transformation?

18. What was the common attitude towards FP before 2026?

19. Why does the author mention defense and rail mobility?

20. What is the author's final conclusion to protect our future?

Fuentes y Atribuciones

Este trabajo didáctico se basa en el artículo de Daniel Alonso Viña publicado en El País sobre la escasez de técnicos y el auge de la robótica en la Semana de la Educación de IFEMA.

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PUNTUACIÓN FINAL

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SKILL-CRAFT: AI & ROBOTICS

Education Week IFEMA 2026 • AI & Robotics

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