<p>Examen de inglés Selectividad Bon's tips (www.bontips.com)</p><p>DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SPAIN AND GREAT BRITAIN The British are traditionally very punctual and you will be expected to respect this and be punctual too; this means if the appointment or meeting is scheduled for 9:00, it will start bang on time, or, at the very most, five or ten minutes later. When dining out, the same rule applies. If, however, you are invited to a cocktail, the term "eight for eight thirty" means arriving no later than eight thirty. Normal office hours are usually 9:00 until 17:00 or 9:30 until 17:30 p.m. Factories begin earlier and finish earlier. Shops usually close at 18:00 unless they are big department stores. The most important difference to bear in mind is that nothing closes at midday in the UK and there is always someone available to take your phone call or to attend you. The staff work lunch-time shifts, between 12:00 and 14:00 so that in any event, you can leave a message. People retire to bed earlier than in Spain, so don't be surprised if the evening with your guests finishes by 22:00. Accordingly, it is not advisable to phone anyone at their home after 22:00. It is quite normal in the UK for people to have a one-hour journey to work and back each day. a) Add True or False, quoting the relevant information from the text. (3 p.) 1. Meeting an Englishman, you are supposed to arrive on time. </p><p>2. They are expecting you between 20:30 and 21:00 for a cocktail; that means at 20:45. </p><p>3. In Britain, people usually work near home. b) Answer the following questions in your own words (Do not copy from the text). (2 p.) 1. What is the most remarkable difference between Spain and Great Britain?</p><p>2. What other differences can you mention? </p><p>Complete the following sentences. Both sentences should have the same meaning (2 p.) 1. People think she is a good singer. She ... </p><p>2. Apples are cheaper than oranges. Apples are not ....</p><p>3. Factories finish earlier. They begin earlier as well. Factories ... </p><p>4. If you are invited to a cocktail, you should arrive in time. Were ...</p><p>Write a composition with the following title (80 to 120 words). (3 p.) Could you compare English people and Spanish people? </p>