PAU Resources for Cantabria
Key changes of PAU 2025:
In Cantabria, the exam is very similar to that of the EBAU except for question 3 in which 4 items are proposed (short definitions or expressions, synonyms, antonyms, lexical families and collocations) which must be found in the text. A lexical enrichment strategy is being worked on.
The Reading section still includes True/False with justification, open-ended questions, synonym/antonym search, and 4-option multiple choice.
The Writing task remains a text of 120–150 words.
Exam practice in our books for Bachillerato
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Burlington Skills Content:
Option 1. Written understanding
Question 1: [2 POINTS] Indicate clearly by writing the words TRUE or FALSE whether the following statements are true or false according to the text and write down the sentence or the part of the text that you consider justifies your answer.
Question 2: [2 POINTS] Choose and answer only TWO of the following questions in your own words according to the text.
Question 3: [1.5 POINTS] Find in the text:
Question 4: [1.5 POINTS] Choose the correct option – A, B, C, or D – for each question.
Indicate your choice clearly in your answer sheet, either by writing the letter A, B, C, or D or by copying the letter and the sentence that follows. No points will be given if the handwriting is not sufficiently clear.
PART 2. [3 points] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
Opinion Essay
PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
For and Against Essay
PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
Narrative Text
PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
Formal E-mail
PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
Informal E-mail
Burlington Mindset Content:
Option 1. Written understanding
Question 1: [2 POINTS] Indicate clearly by writing the words TRUE or FALSE whether the following statements are true or false according to the text and write down the sentence or the part of the text that you consider justifies your answer.
Question 2: [2 POINTS] Choose and answer only TWO of the following questions in your own words according to the text.
Question 3: [1.5 POINTS] Find in the text:
Question 4: [1.5 POINTS] Choose the correct option – A, B, C, or D – for each question.
Indicate your choice clearly in your answer sheet, either by writing the letter A, B, C, or D or by copying the letter and the sentence that follows. No points will be given if the handwriting is not sufficiently clear.
PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
Opinion essay
PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
For and Against Essay
PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
Narrative Text
PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
Formal E-mail
PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
Informal E-mail
Burlington Outlook Content:
Option 1. Written understanding
Question 1: [2 POINTS] Indicate clearly by writing the words TRUE or FALSE whether the following statements are true or false according to the text and write down the sentence or the part of the text that you consider justifies your answer.
Question 2: [2 POINTS] Choose and answer only TWO of the following questions in your own words according to the text.
Question 3: [1.5 POINTS] Find in the text:
Question 4: [1.5 POINTS] Choose the correct option – A, B, C, or D – for each question.
Indicate your choice clearly in your answer sheet, either by writing the letter A, B, C, or D or by copying the letter and the sentence that follows. No points will be given if the handwriting is not sufficiently clear.
PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
Opinion essay
PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
For and Against Essay
PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
Narrative Text
PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
Formal E-mail
PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won’t be penalized.
Informal E-mail
