UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA
Prueba de Aptitud para el Acceso a la Universidad (Bachillerato L.O.G.S.E.)
IDIOMA EXTRANJERO: Inglés 
•	No se permite el uso de diccionario ni de ningún otro material didáctico.
•	Las preguntas deberán ser respondidas en Inglés.
•	Duración de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos.

ROYALTY AND WEDDINGS

Spain's first 20th century monarch was King Alfonso XIII, whose attempts to dominate the government made him unpopular. He survived several assassination attempts, but went into exile in 1931 after the Republicans came to power. Although he did not abdicate, he never returned to Spain. He died in 1941.
Spain became a monarchy again in 1947, but it was not until 1975 that a new monarch - Alfonso's grandson King Juan Carlos – ascended to the throne. He continues to reign today, playing a mostly ceremonial role. His wife, Queen Sofia, was born a Greek princess. The King and Queen of Spain have two daughters and a son, Crown Prince Felipe, who is the heir to the throne.
Some months ago the Spanish royal family made the announcement that one of Europe’s most eligible bachelors, Crown Prince Felipe, would marry a TV news reader on May 22nd. From early on, the Spanish heir made it clear he knew exactly what he was looking for in a potential spouse. In his opinion, the future Queen had to understand, appreciate, and know how to represent that function in Spanish society. Although duty comes first, the prince always insisted that he would not sacrifice what every happy union needs, true love.  

QUESTIONS

I.  READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer)
Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. 
NO marks are given for only true or false.

1.	Since the beginning of the 20th century Spain has always been a monarchy.
2.	King Juan Carlos started his kingdom in 1941 when King Alfonso XIII died. 
3.	Queen Sophia became a princess after marrying King Juan Carlos.
4.	Personal life is more important than duty for Prince Felipe.

II. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer)
Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where possible, use your own words. 

1.	Did King Alfonso XIII have an easy-going reign or did he face difficult situations?

2.	According to the Spanish Prince, what characteristics should a Queen have?

III. LEXICON/ PHONETICS. (1 POINT). Choose ONLY ONE of the options.

A.	
A.	LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25  points for each correct answer)

Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given.

(a)	Acts of trying to do something, often with no success.
(b)	To give up the position of being King or Queen.
(c)	A husband or a wife.
(d)	The work that is your responsibility.

B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points 
for each correct answer)

(a)	Write two words from  the text  that   have  
the   same   diphthong  sound as "day" /eI/. 
(Underline  the  part  of   the  word  which 
contains the diphthong) (0.50)
(b)	Write  a   past   form  from  the  text   that
sounds the same as "wanted" /Id/. (0.25)
(c)	Is the "-th-"  pronounced  voiced  /ð/ or voiceless /θ/ in "months"? (0.25)

IV. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer)
       Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given.

1.	It’s such a pity you can’t come along!
I wish …..............................................................................................

2.	Bananas are more expensive than apples.
Apples   …….......................................................................................

3.	In spite of her beauty, she doesn’t have a boyfriend.
Although  ….........................................................................................

4.	I last had flu five years ago.
I haven’t ..............................................................................................

5.	I’m sure she’s telling lies.
She  …..................................................................................................

6.	The teenager in red has broken the window.
The window  …………........................................................................

V. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS)
Write a composition of about 100 words on ONE of the following topics. Specify your option.

4	What makes your family different from the Spanish Royal family?

	Write about any aspects that could be made for and against the following statement:
	True love lasts forever