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General instructions:

• Answer the following five questions in ENGLISH after carefully reading the text: 1) True/False; 2)
Comprehension questions and written production; 3) Vocabulary; 4) Communicative use of
language; and 5) Writing task.

• The questions or sections that offer choices are as follows: Question 2: Three options are provided
(you must choose two), Question 3: Four items are provided (you must choose three), Question 5:
Two options are provided (you must choose one).

• If you answer more options than required, only the first ones will be corrected, and the rest will be
disregarded.

• The use of a dictionary or any other educational resource is not allowed to answer questions related
to the given text.

• DURATION OF THE TEST: 90 minutes; MAXIMUM SCORE: 10 points.

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How I beat overwhelm: I gave up online clothes shopping – and gained money, time
and mental energy

There was a time when, in order to acquire a new item of clothing – say, a dress – you had to
either inherit it from a family member or travel to a store. Now, you can buy one in under two
minutes from your couch.

Online shopping should have made my life easier. Being able to purchase from home or
on my commute should have freed up my time and energy. It should have also made me a more
ethical, conscious consumer. I could use my phone to shop secondhand or from sustainable
brands. Instead, the irresistible allure of cute clothes consumed my thoughts and pulled me into
the endless cycle of scrolling, spending, and mounting credit card debt. I used to love scrolling
through pages of models who looked nothing like me, wearing pieces I could never afford or pull
off. This was a way to kill time and escape. Waiting for a friend at a restaurant? Time to hunt
for wide-leg jeans. Tough day at work? Time to search for a blazer that would make me appear
competent. Bad date? Buy a new skirt. It was an expensive, time-consuming coping mechanism.
I spent money I did not have and, although sometimes the clothes were great, often they were
not quite right. Even if they did not fit, or I hated them, I never returned them because the
whole process felt too daunting. Printing a return label? Going all the way to the post office? I
have but one wild and precious life to live! And besides, what if in the next couple of years my
body and personality completely changed and these clothes became perfect for me? It gave me
the nagging sense that I was one purchase away from becoming the person I was supposed to
be. Surely, once I found the exact right sweater dress or pair of boots, everything would fall into
place. The hunt for myself was constant – and exhausting.

Then, a few years ago, out of financial necessity, I decided to stop. From now on, I would
shop only in person and I would only buy clothes I really, truly loved on me – as they were, and
as I was. Almost immediately, I found myself with a lot more free time and mental energy.
Shopping for clothes in person took more effort, but it was a contained activity. Over time, I felt
better about myself. I also saved money. Now, when I start to feel the urge to spend two hours
shopping for clothes on my phone, I try to figure out what is behind that impulse: sometimes I
am bored; sometimes I am feeling insecure. Most of the time, this thought is enough to stop the
intense urge to scroll.

Adapted from Aggeler, Madeleine. (2024, December 31). The Guardian.

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Ejercicio 1

1. Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Explain WHY by
   quoting directly from the text. NO marks are given for only saying TRUE or FALSE.
   Answer ALL the questions (from a to d). (2 points)

a) Shopping for clothes online from the comfort of your home can take less than two minutes.
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b) The author believed that online shopping would make her a more ethical consumer. (0.5)
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c) After deciding to stop shopping online, the author ended up with almost no free time and
mental energy. (0.5)
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d) The author decided to stop shopping online due to financial reasons. (0.5)
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Ejercicio 2

2. In your own words and based on the ideas from the text, answer TWO of the
   following three questions (a, b, or c). NO marks are given for personal opinions or
   responses copied directly from the text. (2 points)

a) What impact did online shopping have on the author’s finances and emotional well-being?
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b) Why did the author choose not to return the clothes she bought online?

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c) What are some of the emotions or circumstances that might explain the author’s impulse to
shop online?
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Ejercicio 3

3. Find words or phrases in the text that have the same meaning as the ones below.
   Choose THREE out of the four items provided (from a to d). In the case of verbs, ONLY
   infinitive forms will be accepted (1.5 points):

a) To suddenly become clear and understandable, especially after a period of confusion or

difficulty.

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b) The daily journey a person makes when travelling regularly by bus, train, car, etc., from home

to work and vice versa.

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c) A strong desire or impulse to do something.

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d) Intimidating or frightening in a way that makes you feel less confident or overwhelmed.

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Ejercicio 4

4. Choose the correct or most suitable option (A, B, C, or D) for each question. Indicate
   your choice clearly by circling the letter (A, B, C, or D). Answer ALL the questions (from
   4.1 to 4.3). (1.5 points)

4.1) A friend (A) asks B for advice about managing stress. A says, ‘I sometimes
browse online stores when I feel overwhelmed’. B responds:

A) ‘I was also feeling anxious after the meeting, so I went for a walk’.
B) ‘That’s a good way to unwind, but don’t overspend!’
C) ‘Should we buy John a present for his birthday then?’
D) ‘All of the above could work, depending on the person’.

4.2) Two coworkers (A and B) are discussing deals on an online shopping platform. A
says, ‘I found this platform with amazing discounts!’ B replies:

A) ‘That’s interesting! What kind of offers do they have?’
B) ‘Do you think the new manager will approve?’
C) ‘It’s always hard to find a parking space near the platform’.
D) ‘Well, it depends on its quality’.

4.3) Two friends are chatting about their shopping experiences. One of them says,
‘I’ve been shopping all day, so ____’.

A) I can’t break up the deal.
B) I hope you found some great offers!
C) I’ve run out of cash.
D) It’s time you made another purchase.

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Ejercicio 5

5. Write a composition of 120-150 words on ONE of the following two options
   (a or b). (3 points):

a) Do you prefer shopping online or in person? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
online shopping compared to shopping in physical stores, focusing on aspects such as
convenience, cost, and experience.

b) Write an email to a friend recommending a shop you really like. Explain why you like it and
what makes it special. In your email, talk about why it is important not to buy clothes just to
follow trends or impress others. Discuss your personal style, highlighting the importance of
remaining true to oneself.

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Note: To be completed by raters only

Writing Assessment Criteria:

APPROPRIATENESS AND COHESION

ITEMS VERY POOR POOR ADEQUATE VERY GOOD EXCELLENT POINTS
(0.5 points) --- / 0.5
Task (0 points) (0.1-0.15) (0.2-0.3) (0.35-0.45)
fulfilment

Organization --- / 0.5
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Cohesion and
Coherence

EXPRESSION

ITEMS VERY POOR POOR ADEQUATE VERY GOOD EXCELLENT POINTS
(0 points) (0.35-0.45) (0.5 points)
Grammatical (0.1-0.15) (0.2-0.3)
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Vocabulary --- / 0.5
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Spelling and
Punctuation

TOTAL SCORE:

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