Comprensió oral: exercicis de selectivitat d'Anglès (Catalunya)

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1. 1.How does Yayoi Kusama see the relationship between her work and the emotions it expresses?
   1. a)The essence of her art is driven by a love for immense chaos and mystery.
   2. b)Her installations aim to change viewers’ perspective on love.
   3. c)The essence of her art lies in creating a collective supportive feeling.
   4. d)Her work is meant to reflect the limits of love and hope.
2. 2.Yayoi Kusama created her “Infinity Rooms” to invite people to think about
   1. a)the problem of mental illness.
   2. b)the possibility of space travel.
   3. c)our place in the universe.
   4. d)mirrors and tapestries.
3. 3.In her autobiography, Yayoi Kusama mentions suffering from mental health problems. How has art affected her?
   1. a)

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1. 1.How does Alison Zicari explain the natural event that gives rise to a cenote?
   1. a)A river slowly dries up over time.
   2. b)A cave ceiling collapses and reveals hidden water.
   3. c)Rainfall digs a hole directly into the ground.
   4. d)Earthquakes open giant cracks in the soil.
2. 2.Why does the Yucatán Peninsula contain such a high concentration of cenotes?
   1. a)It was once part of a flat desert that eroded quickly over time.
   2. b)It is built of giant old volcanic rocks.
   3. c)It used to be a coral formation that became exposed.
   4. d)It receives more rain than any other area in Mexico.
3. 3.According to Alison Zicari, the underground rivers below the Yucatán Peninsula are formed by

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1. 1.When Gotcha explains what inspired “Turning a Blind Eye”, what does she say is behind the feeling of defeat?
   1. a)The pressure of competing with other contemporary Australian musicians.
   2. b)Her inability to adapt to present-day Australian lifestyle.
   3. c)Her awareness of how everyday habits lead to overconsumption.
   4. d)A disappointment about how little artists care about technology.
2. 2.Gotcha finds it difficult to change her environmental habits because
   1. a)it’s hard to know what really helps.
   2. b)there is too much information, she feels overwhelmed.
   3. c)she thinks no one else is making an effort.
   4. d)it’s difficult to change long-established habits.
3. 3.How does Gotcha describe the way she sees the future?

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1. 1.What inspired Jordan Scala to develop a plan to protect the planet?
   1. a)The discovery of new underwater species in the Mediterranean.
   2. b)The changes in marine life he observed from childhood to adulthood.
   3. c)The influence of Jacques Cousteau's campaigns against overfishing.
   4. d)A passion for documenting marine life on film.
2. 2.According to Jordan Scala, what ultimately led to the destruction of Mediterranean marine life?
   1. a)World War II.
   2. b)Large scale exploitation of the sea for food.
   3. c)A large number of scuba diving tourists.
   4. d)Pollution of the sea by documentary filmmakers.
3. 3.Fishermen in Cabo Pulmo
   1. a)

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1. 1.What was the aim of the “School in Town” project?
   1. a)To show students how the town provides unexpected learning opportunities.
   2. b)To help students improve their German while doing activities in town.
   3. c)To give students a taste of university life.
   4. d)To encourage students to do cultural activities.
2. 2.Why did Margarita focus on German instead of English?
   1. a)Germany is geographically closer to Poland than the UK.
   2. b)Polish students are not as exposed to German as they are to English.
   3. c)Students are not aware that German translation is closer to Polish than to English.
   4. d)Schools provide better resources for learning English.
3. 3.How did Margarita initially engage students with the video?

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1. 1.Why is Uluru considered sacred by the Anangu people?
   1. a)It is made of a rare type of sandstone.
   2. b)It holds deep connections to their Tjukurpa, or belief system.
   3. c)It is the deepest natural formation in Australia.
   4. d)It was used as a meeting point for caretakers.
2. 2.Why do the Anangu discourage ascending Uluru?
   1. a)It poses significant risks to visitors.
   2. b)They encourage exploring other cultural experiences instead.
   3. c)They think it violates the sacred meaning of the site.
   4. d)There are no established trails to follow.
3. 3.According to Chris Wood, how did Uluru form?

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1. 1.Which of the following statements about K-pop is NOT mentioned in the interview?
   1. a)It makes a lot of money.
   2. b)It is usually on top of music charts.
   3. c)BTS, a famous K-pop band, broke a record on Spotify.
   4. d)Its fans prefer K-pop concerts to online music.
2. 2.Why does Chris think K-pop is so popular these days?
   1. a)K-pop leaves behind boy and girl bands.
   2. b)K-pop substitutes boy and girl bands.
   3. c)K-pop taps into ethnicity and race.
   4. d)K-pop is only followed by Asian Americans.
3. 3.When did Chris start being academically interested in K-pop?

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1. 1.Tokimonsta
   1. a)is the nickname for Tom Mosley.
   2. b)helped out at a doctor’s surgery.
   3. c)cannot understand sound.
   4. d)had a turning point in her career.
2. 2.When did she start making music again?
   1. a)At the 2019 Grammy awards.
   2. b)Briefly after she got over her operation.
   3. c)Just before the Grammy awards.
   4. d)Immediately after her operation.
3. 3.Where does the name Tokimonsta come from?
   1. a)It was a chat name she picked when she was 16.
   2. b)It means ‘brain surgery’ in Korean.

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1. 1.In which of the following restaurants has Michael Smith NOT worked?
   1. a)The Three Chimneys.
   2. b)The Three Witches.
   3. c)Loch Bay.
   4. d)Blue Print Café.
2. 2.Where did Michael Smith work in a kitchen for the first time?
   1. a)In the capital of Scotland.
   2. b)On the west coast of Scotland.
   3. c)In a village close to the Scottish Highlands.
   4. d)In his hometown.
3. 3.Did Michael Smith work in any restaurant kitchens outside Scotland?
   1. a)No, although he considered moving to London.
   2. b)

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1. 1.Where and when did St. Valentine’s Day celebrations originate?
   1. a)With the Romans before Christ.
   2. b)With the Spaniards in Mexico during the colonial period.
   3. c)In 17th century England with King Charles II.
   4. d)In 19th century England with Queen Victoria.
2. 2.Which of the following best describes who Valentine was?
   1. a)A Roman Emperor from the third century A.D.
   2. b)A martyr who was executed in ancient Rome.
   3. c)A character in Canterbury Tales.
   4. d)The author of Canterbury Tales.
3. 3.Who first introduced chocolate to Europe?
   1. a)The Spanish.
   2. b)The French.

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1. 1.Which of the following sentences best describes Juanita?
   1. a)She was a rich, healthy girl who worked for the nobility.
   2. b)She was a young, mature girl who looked after alpacas.
   3. c)She was a young teenage girl who had malnutrition.
   4. d)She was a rich, healthy girl who belonged to the Cuzco elite.
2. 2.What did scientists study and analyse to find out what Juanita ate prior to her sacrifice?
   1. a)Her hair.
   2. b)Her bones.
   3. c)Her attire.
   4. d)Her tissues.
3. 3.What did the American anthropologist and his partner NOT find inside the parcel together with the mummy?

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1. 1.How does Udane feel about being a comedian?
   1. a)She is disappointed with the profession.
   2. b)She can tell it has both advantages and disadvantages.
   3. c)It feels exactly the way she had imagined.
   4. d)It is very time-consuming, so she cannot hang out as much as she used to.
2. 2.Why does Udane not go to clubs or bars anymore?
   1. a)Because she is pregnant and does not drink alcohol.
   2. b)Because she does not have enough time.
   3. c)Because she thinks there are more meaningful ways to pass the time.
   4. d)Because she does not have any friends to go with.
3. 3.What is Udane’s problem with the lights on stage?

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1. 1.Where did Ignaz Semmelweis work?
   1. a)In the Emperor’s palace in Vienna.
   2. b)In a small town in Hungary.
   3. c)In a large hospital in Vienna.
   4. d)The recording does not say where he worked.
2. 2.Which of the following statements about Vienna General Hospital is NOT true?
   1. a)The hospital had too many patients.
   2. b)It was a very large hospital.
   3. c)It only served veterans of war.
   4. d)The sanitary conditions were poor by today’s standards.
3. 3.Child bed fever was a disease affecting
   1. a)

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1. 1.How does Anne write her poems?
   1. a)She always uses her laptop because her handwriting is messy.
   2. b)She prefers to write out her poems by hand.
   3. c)She first records them on her phone and then writes them down.
   4. d)She needs to write with dirty hands to find inspiration.
2. 2.How did Anne learn about poetry slam?
   1. a)She went to a slam competition with a friend in 2018.
   2. b)She read an ad about a competition.
   3. c)She heard about it in an open mic session.
   4. d)She read an interview with a slammer in a magazine.
3. 3.According to Anne, the best thing about slam is

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1. 1.Why is Frank Lloyd Wright a famous American?
   1. a)His poetry won international prizes.
   2. b)His social activism earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.
   3. c)His designs for buildings are admired by architects everywhere.
   4. d)He advocated the elimination of banks and the banking system.
2. 2.Frank Lloyd Wright wanted people to look to architects and to consult them more because
   1. a)he knew he could build cheaper houses.
   2. b)he wanted to change the type of buildings we live in.
   3. c)he wanted to make money from consulting.
   4. d)he wanted to become the most famous architect in the world.
3. 3.What did Frank Lloyd Wright want to reform in the U.S.?
   1. a)