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PAU Resources for La Rioja

Mock Exams:

Key changes for PAU 2026:

In La Rioja, a new Use of English section has been added, which includes a rewriting task and a sentence completion exercise. There are now two open comprehension questions (with no options provided). The reading section now has two multiple-choice questions instead of three. The writing task now has a length of 140–180 words.

Exam practice in our books for Bachillerato

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Burlington Skills Content:

PART 1. READING COMPREHENSION
( 4 POINTS)
1. Answer the following questions about the text IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
(2 points; 1 each)

2. Find A WORD OR EXPRESSION in the text for each of these definitions or synonyms.
(1 point; 0.25 each)

3. Choose the correct answer a, b, or c for the following questions.
(1 point; 0.5 each)

PARTE 2. USE OF ENGLISH (2 POINTS)
4.Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it means the same as the first one. Use between 2 and 5 words, including the word given. Each word in a contraction counts separately.
(1 point; 0.25 each)

5.Complete each sentence using your own words so that it is grammatically correct and makes sense. Write between 4 and 12 words. Each word in a contraction counts separately.
(1 point; 0.25 each).

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
Opinion Essay

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
For and Against Essay

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
Formal email

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
Informal email

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
Narrative

Burlington Mindset Content:

PART 1. READING COMPREHENSION
( 4 POINTS)
1. Answer the following questions about the text IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
(2 points; 1 each)

2. Find A WORD OR EXPRESSION in the text for each of these definitions or synonyms.
(1 point; 0.25 each)

3. Choose the correct answer a, b, or c for the following questions.
(1 point; 0.5 each)

PARTE 2. USE OF ENGLISH
(2 POINTS)
4.Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it means the same as the first one. Use between 2 and 5 words, including the word given. Each word in a contraction counts separately.
(1 point; 0.25 each)

5.Complete each sentence using your own words so that it is grammatically correct and makes sense. Write between 4 and 12 words. Each word in a contraction counts separately.
(1 point; 0.25 each).

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
Opinion Essay

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
For and Against Essay

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
Formal email

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
Informal email

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
Narrative

Burlington Learning Skills Content:

PART 1. READING COMPREHENSION
( 4 POINTS)
1. Answer the following questions about the text IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
(2 points; 1 each)

2. Find A WORD OR EXPRESSION in the text for each of these definitions or synonyms.
(1 point; 0.25 each)

3. Choose the correct answer a, b, or c for the following questions.
(1 point; 0.5 each)

PARTE 2. USE OF ENGLISH
(2 POINTS)
4.Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it means the same as the first one. Use between 2 and 5 words, including the word given. Each word in a contraction counts separately.
(1 point; 0.25 each)

5.Complete each sentence using your own words so that it is grammatically correct and makes sense. Write between 4 and 12 words. Each word in a contraction counts separately.
(1 point; 0.25 each).

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
Opinion Essay

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
Informal email

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
Narrative

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
For and Against Essay

PART 3. WRITING (4 POINTS)
Choose ONE of the following options and write a 140-180 word long text
Formal email

Burlington Outlook Content:

PART 1. READING COMPREHENSION
( 4 POINTS)
1. Answer the following questions about the text IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
(2 points; 1 each)

2. Find A WORD OR EXPRESSION in the text for each of these definitions or synonyms.
(1 point; 0.25 each)

3. Choose the correct answer a, b, or c for the following questions.
(1 point; 0.5 each)

5.Complete each sentence using your own words so that it is grammatically correct and makes sense. Write between 4 and 12 words. Each word in a contraction counts separately.
(1 point; 0.25 each).