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11 mar 2026

78. PAGS MOCK EXAM. Simulacro de Examen: Advanced Level 2 Basado en el currículo oficial de Acceso a Grado Superior para personas adultas.

NeuroEnglish Prep - Examen de Grado Superior V.2

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EXAMEN 2026
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4 Claves Neurodidácticas

RADIOGRAFÍA DEL EXAMEN

01

El Factor Tiempo

Tienes 2.5 minutos por pregunta (40 min total). No leas los textos palabra por palabra. Usa el "Scanning": busca la palabra clave de la pregunta dentro del texto y lee solo esa frase.

02

El Poder del Descarte

Todo es tipo test (A, B, C, D). Si dudas, tacha las opciones absurdas (las que dicen "nunca", "siempre" o "todos"). Eliminar 2 opciones malas aumenta tu probabilidad al 50%.

03

Trampas "Spanglish"

El examen busca errores típicos. Cuidado con los False Friends (Actual no es actual) y las traducciones literales.

False Friends Logic
04

Estrategia de Listening

Lee las preguntas antes de escuchar. Así sabrás qué información específica buscar (un lugar, una actitud, un número) y no te perderás intentando entenderlo todo.

Simulacro de Examen: Advanced Level 2

Basado en el currículo oficial de Acceso a Grado Superior para personas adultas.

Text 1: Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept for the future; it is deeply integrated into our present lives. From algorithms that suggest music to autonomous systems in healthcare, AI offers unprecedented efficiency. However, many experts express concerns regarding its ethical use and the potential displacement of human labor. If companies invest more in technology than in training their staff, the social gap will likely widen.

1. According to the text, what is a major concern for experts regarding AI?

2. Grammar Check (Conditionals): Which of the following sentences correctly expresses a hypothetical future result?

3. Transformation (Passive Voice): Change this sentence into passive voice: "The government will build a new hospital next year."

4. Choose the correct "Causative" structure: My eyes are failing, I need to...

5. Regret (I Wish): I didn't study for the exam and I failed. Now I say:

6. Reported Speech: "I am working hard today," John said.

7. Select the "Cleft Sentence" structure to emphasize the person:

8. Vocabulary: The word "EMBARRASSED" actually means...

9. Modals: Which modal verb is used for a strong personal OBLIGATION?

10. Connectors: Choose the connector that indicates a CONTRAST.

11. Purpose: Which structure is used to express the "Purpose" of an action?

12. Tenses: Which sentence uses the Present Perfect correctly?

13. Formal Etiquette: How should you formalize a greeting in a professional email?

14-18. Listening Task: Bullying in Schools

Listen to the expert discussion on educational climate in Spain.

14. What is the most common form of bullying in Spanish institutes according to the audio?

15. What percentage of students are affected by cyberbullying?

16. Why do many victims remain silent?

17. What is the main recommendation for teachers?

18. What role do "bystanders" (observers) play?

Glosario de Términos

Domina las palabras clave que garantizan el aprobado.

Término (EN) Significado (ES)
ConceptConcepto
DeeplyProfundamente
UnprecedentedSin precedentes
DisplacementDesplazamiento
HypotheticalHipotético
TestedRevisados / Examinados
EmbarrassedAvergonzado/a
NeverthelessSin embargo / No obstante
PurposePropósito / Finalidad
HarassmentAcoso
RetaliationRepresalia / Venganza
BystandersTestigos / Observadores
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29 ene 2026

THE LOGIC OF IMPERSONAL PASSIVE (2) How to say "It is said..." or "He is said to be..."

Advanced Grammar: The Logic of Impersonal Passive (2)
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ADVANCED GRAMMAR The Logic of Impersonal Passive (2)

How to say "It is said..." or "He is said to be..." without naming the source. The art of Impersonal Passives.

Zona de Refuerzo en Español

¿Qué son las Pasivas Impersonales?

Imagínate que quieres contar un cotilleo, una noticia o una creencia general, pero no quieres decir quién te lo ha dicho (o porque no importa, o porque es un secreto). En español decimos cosas como "Se dice que...", "Se rumorea que..." o "Se piensa que...".

En inglés usamos estas estructuras para ser formales y objetivos. Son esenciales para sacar buena nota en Selectividad. Hay dos formas de hacerlo:

1. La Estructura "IT" (Fácil)

Es igual que en español: "Se dice que...".

It + is + VERBO PASIVO + that + frase...

  • 1. It is said that he is rich.
    (Se dice que él es rico)
  • 2. It is thought that she lives here.
    (Se piensa que ella vive aquí)
  • 3. It was reported that they left.
    (Se informó que se fueron)

2. La Estructura "PRO" (Avanzada)

Aquí ponemos a la PERSONA al principio. Literalmente sería: "Él es dicho ser rico" (suena raro en español, pero es MUY común en inglés).

Persona + is + PASIVA + TO + Infinitivo

  • 1. He is said to be rich.
    (Se dice que es rico)
  • 2. She is thought to live here.
    (Se piensa que vive aquí)
  • 3. They were reported to have left.
    (Se informó que se habían ido)

Verbos "Llave" (Verbos de Habla y Opinión)

Estos son los verbos que necesitas usar para construir estas frases. ¡Apréndetelos con estas tarjetas!

SayDecir
ThinkPensar
BelieveCreer
KnowSaber
ReportInformar
ConsiderConsiderar
ExpectEsperar
SupposeSuponer
ClaimAfirmar / Reclamar
UnderstandEntender

In English, to sound objective and formal (like a journalist or scientist), we don't say "People say that...". We use Impersonal Passives. There are two distinct ways to build them:

Structure A: The "Dummy IT"

Uses "It" as a placeholder subject. Keeps the original sentence almost exactly the same.

It + is + PARTICIPLE + that + clause
  • 🔹 It is believed that cats are smart.
  • 🔹 It is known that he works hard.
  • 🔹 It is expected that rain will fall.

Use: When focusing on the statement itself.

Structure B: The "Subject Shift"

Moves the Person to the front. The verb changes to an INFINITIVE.

Person + is + PARTICIPLE + TO + Infinitive
  • 🔸 Cats are believed to be smart.
  • 🔸 He is known to work hard.
  • 🔸 Rain is expected to fall.

Use: When focusing on the person involved.

The Time Machine: Which infinitive do I use?

The infinitive changes depending on when the action happened compared to the main verb.

1. Same Time / Future

The action happens now or later.

to + verb
Ex: He is said to be rich (now).
2. Past Action

The action happened before.

to + HAVE + participle
Ex: He is said to have been rich (before).

10 Master Examples

Hover over sentences for translation. Click the icon to listen.

1. SAY

Active
People say that the government is lowering taxes.
Passive A
It is said that the government is lowering taxes.
Passive B
The government is said to be lowering taxes.

2. THINK

Active
They think that the unemployment rate will rise.
Passive A
It is thought that the unemployment rate will rise.
Passive B
The unemployment rate is thought to rise soon.

3. BELIEVE

Active
Scientists believe that renewable energy is the solution.
Passive A
It is believed that renewable energy is the solution.
Passive B
Renewable energy is believed to be the solution.

4. KNOW

Active
We know that the witness lied during the trial.
Passive A
It is known that the witness lied during the trial.
Passive B
The witness is known to have lied during the trial.

5. REPORT

Active
Journalists reported that the fire started yesterday.
Passive A
It was reported that the fire started yesterday.
Passive B
The fire was reported to have started yesterday.

6. CONSIDER

Active
Critics consider that this novel is a masterpiece.
Passive A
It is considered that this novel is a masterpiece.
Passive B
This novel is considered to be a masterpiece.

7. EXPECT

Active
They expect that the new law will reduce pollution.
Passive A
It is expected that the new law will reduce pollution.
Passive B
The new law is expected to reduce pollution.

8. SUPPOSE

Active
People suppose that the strike is over.
Passive A
It is supposed that the strike is over.
Passive B
The strike is supposed to be over.

9. CLAIM

Active
The police claim that the thief stole the jewelry.
Passive A
It is claimed that the thief stole the jewelry.
Passive B
The thief is claimed to have stolen the jewelry.

10. UNDERSTAND

Active
We understand that the CEO is resigning.
Passive A
It is understood that the CEO is resigning.
Passive B
The CEO is understood to be resigning.

DANGER!

Never forget the particle "TO" in the second structure.

He is said be rich.

CORRECT!

Always use the full infinitive.

He is said to be rich.

Quick Challenge (10 Sentences)

Transform the following active sentences into Passive B (Person + is... + to...). Pay attention to the verb tenses!

1. Active: People say that she plays the piano well.

2. Active: They believe that the train left early.

3. Active: We expect that the flight will arrive late.

4. Active: Police believe that the suspect is hiding in the woods.

5. Active: They claim that he stole the money.

6. Active: People know that smoking causes cancer.

7. Active: Critics consider that the plan is risky.

8. Active: Journalists reported that the company lost millions.

9. Active: We understand that she has two jobs.

10. Active: People say that he was a great hero.

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