PAU Anglès 2007 · Juny · Sèrie 1 · Part 2 · Writing

Part 2: Writing Choose ONE topic. Write about number 1 or 2. Minimum length: 100 words. [4 points] 1. Write an article for your school magazine in which you have to defend the need to preserve the botanically diverse regions on earth. 2. Should places like Borneo be promoted as tourist resorts? Write the dialogue of the debate between a scientist (who argues against the idea) and a tourist operator who specialises in creating exclusive tourist paradises.

Listening Comprehension (Tapescript) No longer just child’s play Tony Ponds: Good morning, everyone! This is Tony Ponds. Welcome again to our curiosities programme. Today we have the pleasure to introduce you to Charles Hoffman, a man who has succeeded in turning his hobby into a business. He began years ago by collecting old model trains and now he runs an Internet toyshop through which people can buy and sell old and antique toys and games. He is now with us to tell us about this increasingly popular hobby: collecting toys. Good morning, Mr Hoffman! C. Hoffman: Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to your programme. [Now listen to the conversation.] T. Ponds: Mr Hoffman, can you explain why toy collecting has become so popular these days? C. Hoffman: Well, it has, indeed! In the past decade there have been an increasing number of people who have taken to collecting remnants of the past, which at the same time is like a trip down memory lane; it’s a search for their lost childh […]