72. PAGS MOCK EXAM. NEW VERSION WITH EXPANDED TESTS.

English for Adults Official Exam Preparation 2025/2026

Simulacro V.2 Avanzado - Edición 2026

Tu Pasaporte al Grado Superior 2

Versión con textos ampliados, gramática B1/B2 y sistema de ayuda neurodidáctica integrada.

Examen Interactivo Completo

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TEXT 1: The Digital Decade

In the 2000s, technology grew more rapidly than in any previous decade. Mobile phones transitioned from luxury items to essential tools as they became smaller, cheaper, and more common worldwide. Meanwhile, social media began to reshape society with platforms like MySpace and the early stages of Facebook. Consequently, people increasingly preferred chatting online with friends instead of making traditional voice calls. This decade didn't just introduce new gadgets; it fundamentally changed how we communicate with each other forever.

En los años 2000, la tecnología creció más rápidamente que en cualquier década anterior. Los teléfonos móviles pasaron de ser artículos de lujo a herramientas esenciales a medida que se volvieron más pequeños, baratos y comunes en todo el mundo. Mientras tanto, las redes sociales comenzaron a remodelar la sociedad con plataformas como MySpace y las primeras etapas de Facebook. Como consecuencia, la gente prefirió cada vez más chatear en línea en lugar de hacer llamadas de voz tradicionales.

1. Based on the text provided, what was the most significant transformation concerning mobile phones during the decade of the 2000s?

Busca palabras que indiquen evolución. El texto dice "transitioned from luxury to essential". Descarta opciones que digan que no cambiaron o que empeoraron.

a. They were replaced by computers and lost their popularity. b. They remained luxury items that only few people could afford. c. They became essential and more accessible to the general public. d. They became larger and more expensive due to new software.

TEXT 2: The Travel Blogger Era

Travel blogs are specialized websites where individuals share their personal journeys and experiences. They offer excellent, honest recommendations for budget hotels, local street food, and off-the-beaten-path activities. One famous example is Nomadic Matt, whose site provides valuable advice for planning affordable holidays without sacrificing quality. Furthermore, reading these blogs is a wonderful way to discover remote cultures and hidden gems around the globe without the need to leave your house or buy expensive guidebooks.

Los blogs de viajes son sitios web especializados donde las personas comparten sus viajes y experiencias personales. Ofrecen recomendaciones excelentes y honestas sobre hoteles económicos, comida callejera local y actividades fuera de las rutas convencionales. Un ejemplo famoso es Nomadic Matt, cuyo sitio brinda consejos valiosos para planificar vacaciones asequibles sin sacrificar la calidad.

2. According to the author, travel blogs are useful because...

Fíjate en el concepto de "sacrificing quality" y "affordable". El texto sugiere que ahorras dinero pero con buenos consejos.

a. They focus exclusively on very expensive and luxury tourism. b. They provide helpful tips to plan trips while saving money. c. They are written by professional travel agencies and companies. d. They force readers to stay at home instead of traveling.

3. Situation and Message Interpretation: Imagine you are working in an office and you receive an urgent email from your department supervisor regarding a task. Read the following message carefully and decide what the specific instruction implies for your work schedule and deadline.

You receive an urgent email from your department supervisor: "Please ensure the annual financial report is finished by Monday morning."

Recibes un correo urgente de tu supervisor de departamento: "Por favor, asegúrate de que el informe financiero anual esté terminado para el lunes por la mañana".

By + Tiempo indica el límite máximo. No es "durante" ni "después". Significa que el lunes es la fecha tope.

a. You should start working on the report on Monday morning. b. You must wait until Monday morning to deliver the report. c. The report must be completed before or at the latest on Monday. d. The report is already finished and the supervisor has it.

4. Grammatical Transformation and Passive Voice: Analyze the following active voice sentence about a historic scientific achievement. Choose the option that correctly transforms the sentence into the passive voice while maintaining the original past tense and grammatical accuracy: "They discovered the cure for the disease in 1928."

Transformación gramatical: ¿Cuál es la voz pasiva correcta de la oración: "Ellos descubrieron la cura para la enfermedad en 1928"?

Identifica el tiempo: "discovered" (pasado simple). La pasiva necesita "was/were" + participio. Descarta "is", "has been" o formas sin "-ed".

a. The cure was discovered in 1928. b. The cure has discovered in 1928 by them. c. The cure is discovered in 1928. d. The cure was being discovered in 1928.

5. Choose the best phrase to CONCLUDE an academic essay.

Elige la frase más apropiada para concluir un ensayo de opinión académico.

En Grado Superior se valora el registro formal. "In a nutshell" es un poco informal; "Taking all these points into account" es una estructura de nivel B2.

a. In a nutshell, that is all I have to say. b. Taking all these points into account, I would conclude that... c. Bye for now, I hope you liked my opinion on this. d. To finish this, it's pretty clear that I am right.

6. Advanced Sentence Linking and Cohesion: Select the most effective transitional word or connector that should be used to introduce a strong contrast or a counter-argument between two different ideas or paragraphs in a formal academic essay.

Cohesión gramatical: Selecciona el mejor conector para introducir un contraste fuerte entre dos párrafos o ideas.

El contraste expresa lo opuesto. "Furthermore" añade info; "Nevertheless" introduce algo inesperado o contrario.

a. Furthermore, there are many reasons... b. Nevertheless, despite the previous arguments... c. In addition to this, we can say... d. For example, let's look at this case...

TEXT 3: The Storm in Central City

On November 15, heavy rain fell relentlessly for ten hours, causing massive floods in the city center. Suddenly, the main streets were submerged under two meters of water. Citizens were terrified and worried as they watched their vehicles float away. Many families had to be evacuated by emergency services using small inflatable boats. Consequently, several local shops suffered severe structural damage, and the authorities declared a state of emergency for the entire region.

El 15 de noviembre, lluvias intensas cayeron implacablemente durante diez horas, causando inundaciones masivas en el centro... Muchas familias tuvieron que ser evacuadas en pequeñas barcas inflables. Varias tiendas locales sufrieron graves daños estructurales.

7. What was the impact of the flood on the city's local businesses?

El texto menciona "severe structural damage". Busca la opción que hable de problemas físicos y económicos (financial).

a. Businesses were happy because they sold more boats. b. Numerous shops experienced serious physical and financial damage. c. The flood helped shop owners to clean their stores for free. d. No damage was reported because the rain stopped quickly.

8. Business Correspondence and Formal Etiquette: Imagine you are writing a formal business email to a company where you do not know the specific name of the person you are contacting (for example, starting your email with 'Dear Sir/Madam'). Which of these formal closings is the standard and correct choice according to British English professional norms?

Etiqueta profesional: ¿Qué despedida es más apropiada para un correo formal a una empresa cuando NO conoces el nombre del destinatario?

Si empiezas por "Dear Sir/Madam", terminas por "Faithfully". Si conoces el nombre (Dear Mr. Smith), usas "Sincerely".

a. Best wishes, and see you soon. b. Lots of love to everyone there. c. Yours sincerely, d. Yours faithfully,

TEXT 4: The 1960s Space Race

Space exploration during the 1960s was characterized by a highly competitive environment. The United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a "race" to reach the moon and prove their technological superiority. This era witnessed historic milestones, such as Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human in space and the iconic Apollo 11 mission. Ultimately, this intense competition pushed science and engineering forward globally, resulting in innovations that we still use in modern daily life.

La exploración espacial en los 60 fue muy competitiva. EE.UU. y la Unión Soviética compitieron para demostrar su superioridad tecnológica. Esta era presenció hitos como Yuri Gagarin y la misión Apolo 11.

9. What was the main motivation behind the 1960s space race?

El texto menciona "prove their technological superiority" y una "race". No se trata solo de curiosidad científica, sino de poder.

a. To find new alien species to communicate with. b. To demonstrate technological and political superiority. c. To reduce the cost of international airline tickets. d. To move the entire population of the Earth to the moon.

10. Identify the "False Friend" that refers to being "logical" or "wise":

Identifica el "Falso Amigo" que se refiere a ser "razonable" o "lógico" en inglés.

Sensible = Sensato (lógico). Sensitive = Sensible (emocional). No los confundas, es una pregunta clásica.

a. Sensitive b. Sensible c. Actually d. Advice

11. Analysis of Public Notices and Safety Regulations: Imagine you are at an international airport and you see the following security sign. Analyze the warning carefully and choose the option that best describes the consequences and obligations for travelers who do not follow the rules.

"Unattended luggage will be removed and may be destroyed by security personnel without further notice."

Análisis de avisos públicos: "El equipaje desatendido será retirado y podrá ser destruido por el personal de seguridad sin previo aviso".

Unattended significa que no hay nadie cuidándolo. La regla es clara: si lo dejas solo, te arriesgas a que lo retiren.

a. You must always stay with your bags to avoid losing them. b. You can leave your bags with a stranger for a few minutes. c. Security guards will help you carry your bags for free. d. There is a free storage service for luggage in this area.

12. Identify the CLEFT structure:

¿Qué frase usa una estructura hendida (Cleft Sentence) para enfatizar quién fue el responsable?

Las "Cleft Sentences" suelen empezar con It was... who/that. Sirven para resaltar una parte de la frase.

a. It was Alexander Fleming who discovered Penicillin. b. Alexander Fleming discovered Penicillin in a laboratory. c. Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming. d. Did Alexander Fleming discover Penicillin?

TEXT 5: Remote Work

Modern companies are adopting remote work models. While teleworking offers flexibility and eliminates stressful commuting times, recent studies suggest that prolonged isolation can negatively impact mental health. Additionally, some managers argue that physical absence from the office weakens spontaneous collaboration and team bonding.

Las empresas modernas están adoptando modelos de trabajo remoto. Si bien el teletrabajo ofrece flexibilidad y elimina los estresantes tiempos de desplazamiento, estudios recientes sugieren que el aislamiento prolongado puede afectar negativamente a la salud mental.

13. What is the overall tone of the paragraph regarding the adoption of remote work?

El texto usa "While" (aunque) para poner en la balanza lo positivo y lo negativo. No es un texto extremista.

a. Totally enthusiastic and without any criticism. b. Balanced, mentioning both benefits and significant disadvantages. c. Completely negative, advising everyone to return to the office. d. Uncertain, because the author doesn't know what remote work is.

14. Identification of Language Interference and Grammatical Accuracy: Read the following sentences carefully and determine which one contains a typical error that occurs when a speaker translates a structure directly from Spanish into English (also known as L1 interference).

Identificación de interferencias lingüísticas: Lee con atención las frases e identifica cuál contiene un error gramatical típico de traducir directamente del español (lo que llamamos Spanglish o interferencia de la lengua materna).

En español "tenemos" años, en inglés "somos" años. Decir "I have X years" es el error número 1 de los hispanohablantes.

a. I am thirty years old. b. I have thirty years. c. I was born in 1994. d. People are usually very friendly here.

15. Business Etiquette and Professional Communication: Imagine you are writing an email to a potential client to request a formal meeting to discuss project details. Select the option that uses the most appropriate, polite, and professional language suitable for a corporate business environment.

Etiqueta empresarial y comunicación profesional: Imagina que escribes un email a un cliente potencial para solicitar una reunión. Selecciona la opción que utilice el lenguaje más apropiado, educado y profesional para un entorno corporativo.

En inglés de negocios, ser "directo" puede sonar agresivo. Usar el pasado continuo ("I was wondering if...") suaviza la petición.

a. Come to my office tomorrow at 10:00, okay? b. I want a meeting now because I am busy later. c. I was wondering if you would be available for a brief meeting next week. d. Hey, do you want to talk about the project over a coffee?

16. Listening Comprehension Tasks

Mental Health Among Teenagers (Audio Simulation)

Audio Summary: La Dra. Sarah Jenkins habla sobre la ansiedad adolescente. Menciona que las redes sociales crean comparaciones irreales, la presión por las notas causa estrés y que muchos duermen menos de 6 horas. Aconseja crear zonas libres de tecnología.

16.1 What is a primary cause of teenage anxiety according to the audio?

a. Reading physical books. b. Comparison with unrealistic online images. c. Playing outdoor sports. d. No internet connection.

16.2 How many hours of sleep are many teenagers currently getting?

a. More than nine hours. b. Between seven and eight hours. c. Less than six hours per night. d. They don't sleep at all.

16.3 What is the advice regarding technology at home?

a. Buy newer phones. b. Establishing tech-free zones. c. Give them two phones. d. Monitor all private messages.

16.4 What should parents do first to help their children?

a. Punish them immediately. b. Practice active listening without judgment. c. Ignore their problems. d. Buy more video games.

Welcome to Health Matters. Today Dr Sarah Jenkins discusses teenage anxiety. She says social media makes teens compare their lives to unrealistic images. Also, academic pressure is huge. Many teens sleep less than six hours because of phones. She recommends parents to establish tech-free zones at dinner and to listen actively without judging.

Preguntas de Reserva (Ampliadas)

TEXT 6: Renewable Energy

By 2030, several European nations, including Spain and Germany, aim to produce 70% of their electricity from renewable sources. These countries are investing billions in offshore wind farms and solar plants to reduce carbon emissions. However, the transition requires a major modernization of the existing power grids.

Para 2030, varias naciones europeas, incluidas España y Alemania, pretenden producir el 70% de su electricidad a partir de fuentes renovables... Sin embargo, la transición requiere una modernización de las redes eléctricas existentes.

17. What is the main objective of these nations for 2030?

Mencionan "produce 70% from renewable sources". Eso es "green energy". Descarta lo que diga que aumentarán el carbón.

a. To increase carbon emissions by 70%. b. To generate most of their electricity through green energy. c. To stop using electricity in all major cities. d. To sell their wind farms to other continents.

18. Grammatical function of "However": Select the option that best describes the grammatical purpose and meaning of the word "However" within the context of the previous text about renewable energy.

Gramática aplicada: ¿Cuál es el significado o función de "However" en el último texto sobre energía?

"However" es el conector de contraste por excelencia (Sin embargo). Indica que aunque el plan es bueno, hay un problema (modernización necesaria).

a. It indicates a result or consequence. b. It adds more similar information. c. It introduces a contrast or a problem to the plan. d. It is used to give a positive example.

Glosario V.2 Ampliado

Term	Meaning
Transitioned	Hizo la transición / pasó de... a...
Off-the-beaten-path	Fuera de las rutas turísticas habituales
Relentlessly	Implacablemente / Sin descanso
Milestone	Hito / Momento histórico importante
Interference	Interferencia (error por influencia de lengua materna)
Renewable	Renovable
Modernization	Modernización

CLAVE DE RESPUESTAS V.2

01. C

02. B

03. C

04. A

05. B

06. B

07. B

08. D

09. B

10. B

11. A

12. A

13. B

14. B

15. C

16.1 B

16.2 C

16.3 B

16.4 B

17. B

18. C