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Simulacros LanguageCert Gratis Online B2
Simulacro 1
LanguageCert Communicator B2
Simulador Completo • Listening • Reading • Writing • Speaking
LISTENING
4 Parts • 26 Preguntas • 30 min
Part 1: Short Conversations (7 preguntas)
Escucharás 7 conversaciones cortas. Cada una se reproduce dos veces. Elige la mejor respuesta.
Reproducciones: 2
1Audio 1
2Audio 2
3Audio 3
4Audio 4
5Audio 5
6Audio 6
7Audio 7
Part 2: Conversations (6 preguntas)
Escucharás 3 conversaciones. Se reproducen dos veces cada una.
Reproducciones: 2
1The woman thinks Noel's ex-girlfriend
2How do the speakers feel about Noel's new relationship? They're
3The speakers are discussing the
4What's the man's reaction when the woman says she has problems parking?
5The woman is calling because
6At the end of the conversation, the woman is
Part 3: Complete Information (7 preguntas)
Completa con respuestas cortas (1-5 palabras).
Reproducciones: 2
1Place to show identity cards:
2When to check out Reserves:
3Where to read reference books:
4Punishment for damaging books:
5Where to put unwanted paper:
6Maximum time for computer use:
7Who computers sometimes reserved for:
Part 4: Conversation (6 preguntas)
Escucharás una conversación. Se reproduce dos veces.
Reproducciones: 2
1Fran knows about 'typing pools' because
2When he watched the programme, Jim was impressed by people's
3Jim is always in contact with his company because
4Fran believes that bringing one's work home
5Jim says that, as a result of technology,
6Fran and Jim both give examples of people who
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Part 1: Multiple Choice (6 preguntas)
Lee el texto completo y elige la respuesta correcta.
There's a reason why we love computer games
Computer games have become as much a part of our entertainment world as books and movies. Why is it that so many of us are drawn to the computer monitor or TV screen? A bit of history might help explain the phenomenon. Originally, computers were all work and no play, being expensive to build and operate. But computer engineers and designers, being overgrown kids after all, soon began to get comfortable with their big machines. It occurred to some of them that it might be a good idea to have the computer show some spaceships and planets cruising around the galaxy.
And in the 1960s a group of fun-loving computer geniuses created a game called SpaceWar in their idle hours. SpaceWar was well received by geniuses and many others as well, which motivated the geniuses to design some more fun stuff. Somehow the visual element of the games activated the imagination. Over time we got Pong, PacMan and a continually evolving string of games.
By the late 1980s, with the invention of Sim City, computer games software became quite sophisticated. This product expanded on what was going on in all the previous games; the players were drawn into an imaginary world. But Sim City actually allowed the user to create amazing cities and even worlds. Not unlike books and movies, such video games were therefore mentally very satisfying.
Also in the 1980s, a group of computer programmers began creating software that would show moving figures. The figures were stick people, but they could move their bodies to music. They had no facial features, but it was very exciting to think what might come with more powerful computers.
We have come a long ways since then. The power of computers grew massively and the realism of games has taken a huge leap forward. A good computer game draws you in to another world and, unlike a book or a movie, it offers an interactive experience. There are now hundreds of options, numerous consoles to choose from and regular upgrades to keep the excitement high. You can really develop some hand-eye coordination by playing many of the current titles out there. But the biggest reason we love our computer games is that they capture our imagination in a variety of interactive ways.
Computer games have become as much a part of our entertainment world as books and movies. Why is it that so many of us are drawn to the computer monitor or TV screen? A bit of history might help explain the phenomenon. Originally, computers were all work and no play, being expensive to build and operate. But computer engineers and designers, being overgrown kids after all, soon began to get comfortable with their big machines. It occurred to some of them that it might be a good idea to have the computer show some spaceships and planets cruising around the galaxy.
And in the 1960s a group of fun-loving computer geniuses created a game called SpaceWar in their idle hours. SpaceWar was well received by geniuses and many others as well, which motivated the geniuses to design some more fun stuff. Somehow the visual element of the games activated the imagination. Over time we got Pong, PacMan and a continually evolving string of games.
By the late 1980s, with the invention of Sim City, computer games software became quite sophisticated. This product expanded on what was going on in all the previous games; the players were drawn into an imaginary world. But Sim City actually allowed the user to create amazing cities and even worlds. Not unlike books and movies, such video games were therefore mentally very satisfying.
Also in the 1980s, a group of computer programmers began creating software that would show moving figures. The figures were stick people, but they could move their bodies to music. They had no facial features, but it was very exciting to think what might come with more powerful computers.
We have come a long ways since then. The power of computers grew massively and the realism of games has taken a huge leap forward. A good computer game draws you in to another world and, unlike a book or a movie, it offers an interactive experience. There are now hundreds of options, numerous consoles to choose from and regular upgrades to keep the excitement high. You can really develop some hand-eye coordination by playing many of the current titles out there. But the biggest reason we love our computer games is that they capture our imagination in a variety of interactive ways.
1SpaceWar was developed
2After SpaceWar, more games appeared because
3Sim City was different because it
4The first moving figures
5According to the writer, many modern computer games
6One of the benefits of computer games is that
Part 2: Gap Filling (6 preguntas)
Lee el texto. Completa los gaps con las oraciones apropiadas (A-G). Hay una oración extra que no necesitas.
Playing and learning
Throughout history children have played in groups and taken part in imaginative games. They've pretended to be pirates and princesses, heroes and villains. (1)_____ However, the way in which children play has changed during recent times. Children now have a much wider range of toys to choose from and as a result spend less time playing pretend games. (2)_____
Pretend games actually help children to develop an important learning skill called 'executive function', which improves their ability to self-regulate. Kids with good self-regulation are able to manage their emotions and behaviour, and display self-control and discipline. (3)_____ In the late 1940s psychologists carried out a self-regulation study, in which young children were asked to perform a number of different exercises. One of the exercises in the experiment was to stand perfectly still without moving, which most three-year olds were good at. (4)_____ They found that today's five-year-old children could only perform at the same level as three-year-olds in the 1940s and today's seven-year-olds were only just reaching the level of a five-year-old then.
A child's level of 'executive function' can have a big effect on the success they have at school, as children learn more when they can pay attention and manage their feelings. One reason imaginative play is such a vital tool for building self-control is because it teaches children to engage in 'private speech'. (5)_____ When children's play is more structured, their private speech declines.
Children are now starting their formal lessons in school at a much younger age and classes are often geared towards testing children and preparing them for exams. (6)_____ But it now seems that this environment we've created, which was designed to give children every advantage in life, may actually have deprived them of a vital activity. Play time, it seems, is extremely important for children.
Throughout history children have played in groups and taken part in imaginative games. They've pretended to be pirates and princesses, heroes and villains. (1)_____ However, the way in which children play has changed during recent times. Children now have a much wider range of toys to choose from and as a result spend less time playing pretend games. (2)_____
Pretend games actually help children to develop an important learning skill called 'executive function', which improves their ability to self-regulate. Kids with good self-regulation are able to manage their emotions and behaviour, and display self-control and discipline. (3)_____ In the late 1940s psychologists carried out a self-regulation study, in which young children were asked to perform a number of different exercises. One of the exercises in the experiment was to stand perfectly still without moving, which most three-year olds were good at. (4)_____ They found that today's five-year-old children could only perform at the same level as three-year-olds in the 1940s and today's seven-year-olds were only just reaching the level of a five-year-old then.
A child's level of 'executive function' can have a big effect on the success they have at school, as children learn more when they can pay attention and manage their feelings. One reason imaginative play is such a vital tool for building self-control is because it teaches children to engage in 'private speech'. (5)_____ When children's play is more structured, their private speech declines.
Children are now starting their formal lessons in school at a much younger age and classes are often geared towards testing children and preparing them for exams. (6)_____ But it now seems that this environment we've created, which was designed to give children every advantage in life, may actually have deprived them of a vital activity. Play time, it seems, is extremely important for children.
Opciones:
A) Parents created secure environments to play in
B) They've improvised and regulated their play by making up their own rules and characters
C) Researchers recently repeated this experiment, and found very different results
D) This recent trend has been shown to have an impact on their imagination
E) As a result some teachers think playing is a waste of time
F) This means that children talk to themselves about what they are going to do and how they are going to do it
G) By comparing two studies, we can now prove that children's ability to self-regulate has been reduced in the past sixty years
A) Parents created secure environments to play in
B) They've improvised and regulated their play by making up their own rules and characters
C) Researchers recently repeated this experiment, and found very different results
D) This recent trend has been shown to have an impact on their imagination
E) As a result some teachers think playing is a waste of time
F) This means that children talk to themselves about what they are going to do and how they are going to do it
G) By comparing two studies, we can now prove that children's ability to self-regulate has been reduced in the past sixty years
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4Gap (4):
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Part 3: Matching (7 preguntas)
Lee los 4 textos (A-D). Para cada pregunta, escribe A, B, C o D según cuál texto responde.
A - Sailing Equipment & Storage
Ideal for the weekend sailor, this boat can be towed by car and trailer to and from your house to wherever you would like to sail. Sailing areas have slipways where you can reverse your boat into water and then park your car. You may decide to store your boat near the water, in a boatyard or a caravan park. The boat can also be moored on the water. The safest and most secure way is to use a marina. These can easily be found on the coast, inland waterways and lakes.
Ideal for the weekend sailor, this boat can be towed by car and trailer to and from your house to wherever you would like to sail. Sailing areas have slipways where you can reverse your boat into water and then park your car. You may decide to store your boat near the water, in a boatyard or a caravan park. The boat can also be moored on the water. The safest and most secure way is to use a marina. These can easily be found on the coast, inland waterways and lakes.
B - Personal Experience
When I was thirteen and my brother was ten, this farmer on a farm where we were staying on holiday took us a long way out to sea in his boat to do some fishing. It was a fantastic day. We had a great time, caught some fish and then very quickly the skies turned dark grey and we were in a race against time to get back to the coast as the winds got up and the rain poured down. It's only thinking back that I realise the danger we were in.
When I was thirteen and my brother was ten, this farmer on a farm where we were staying on holiday took us a long way out to sea in his boat to do some fishing. It was a fantastic day. We had a great time, caught some fish and then very quickly the skies turned dark grey and we were in a race against time to get back to the coast as the winds got up and the rain poured down. It's only thinking back that I realise the danger we were in.
C - Learning to Sail
Before you start, ask someone who is experienced to show you the equipment on your boat. All boats are different. You should know the names of the different pieces of equipment and should have prepared your boat for the water at least once by yourself before setting sail. Your first sailing experience should be on a small inland lake. Pick a nice day with a steady light breeze and no rough weather. If you have a friend who can sail, take them along. Their experience will be invaluable.
Before you start, ask someone who is experienced to show you the equipment on your boat. All boats are different. You should know the names of the different pieces of equipment and should have prepared your boat for the water at least once by yourself before setting sail. Your first sailing experience should be on a small inland lake. Pick a nice day with a steady light breeze and no rough weather. If you have a friend who can sail, take them along. Their experience will be invaluable.
D - Sailing Club
We are a small club established to promote safety at sea and small boat angling. We have more than 150 members with over 90 boats. Members store their boats on club land, benefiting from full security. Boat sizes range from small outboard-driven dinghies up to those with a maximum length of 10.5 metres. The club aims to cater for the needs of sea anglers fishing from small boats within club waters that extend from St Catherine's Point in the East to Portland Bill in the West.
We are a small club established to promote safety at sea and small boat angling. We have more than 150 members with over 90 boats. Members store their boats on club land, benefiting from full security. Boat sizes range from small outboard-driven dinghies up to those with a maximum length of 10.5 metres. The club aims to cater for the needs of sea anglers fishing from small boats within club waters that extend from St Catherine's Point in the East to Portland Bill in the West.
1Which text describes a personal experience?
2Which text encourages people to join an organisation?
3Which text is aimed at potential purchasers?
4Where's the best place to store a boat?
5What sort of weather did someone have to cope with?
6Who wants to avoid accidents at sea?
7Where's the best place to learn to sail?
Part 4: Open Questions (7 preguntas)
Lee el texto completo y responde las preguntas. Máximo 5 palabras por respuesta.
The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a vital shipping lane linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Opened in 1914, it was one of the greatest engineering projects of the modern age. However, the concept of a canal through the Isthmus of Panama, a comparatively narrow strip of land linking North and South America, had been thought of as far back as the 16th century. When the Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa led an expedition across the Isthmus of Panama in 1513, he saw the potential for a passage that would allow access from sea to sea without having to navigate around Cape Horn at the southernmost tip of South America.
In 1534, Charles V, King of Spain, formally ordered further investigation into the possibility of the construction of a ship canal across the Isthmus. The surveyed route followed, to a large extent, the course of the present-day Panama Canal. However, the governor politely informed Charles V that the undertaking of such an engineering operation was impossible.
Not until the late 18th century was a new Panama Canal construction project given much serious thought. This was when the historic 1789-1794 scientific expedition led by Alessandro Malaspina landed in Panama. By actually planning the excavation of the Panama Canal, Malaspina was able, for the first time, to demonstrate the feasibility of such a huge project.
Overland links continued on the Isthmus of Panama, facilitated by the construction of a railway in 1855. By then, Panama was free of Spanish colonial rule, but the idea of a water route through the Isthmus of Panama had not been forgotten. A new phase in the history of the Panama Canal was beginning.
In 1882, a French company under the renowned engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps, who had earlier built the Suez Canal, finally set about the construction. Their attempt was a disaster. Malaria and yellow fever killed most of the workforce, equipment failed in the heat and humidity, and geological and hydrological considerations were badly managed. The project was abandoned in 1889 at the expense of over 20,000 lives.
The construction of the Panama Canal would finally be realized when the United States, during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, bought out the French company, its equipment and excavations. Work began in 1904 and the Panama Canal was finally opened in 1914. The two great oceans, the Atlantic and the Pacific, had finally been linked through the landmass of Latin America.
The canal is approximately 80 kilometres long and incorporates a series of three locks, which are basically watertight compartments. The first raises ships to the Gatun Lake, the second lowers ships to another lake and the third lowers ships to sea level. The whole trip takes between eight to ten hours.
The Panama Canal is a vital shipping lane linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Opened in 1914, it was one of the greatest engineering projects of the modern age. However, the concept of a canal through the Isthmus of Panama, a comparatively narrow strip of land linking North and South America, had been thought of as far back as the 16th century. When the Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa led an expedition across the Isthmus of Panama in 1513, he saw the potential for a passage that would allow access from sea to sea without having to navigate around Cape Horn at the southernmost tip of South America.
In 1534, Charles V, King of Spain, formally ordered further investigation into the possibility of the construction of a ship canal across the Isthmus. The surveyed route followed, to a large extent, the course of the present-day Panama Canal. However, the governor politely informed Charles V that the undertaking of such an engineering operation was impossible.
Not until the late 18th century was a new Panama Canal construction project given much serious thought. This was when the historic 1789-1794 scientific expedition led by Alessandro Malaspina landed in Panama. By actually planning the excavation of the Panama Canal, Malaspina was able, for the first time, to demonstrate the feasibility of such a huge project.
Overland links continued on the Isthmus of Panama, facilitated by the construction of a railway in 1855. By then, Panama was free of Spanish colonial rule, but the idea of a water route through the Isthmus of Panama had not been forgotten. A new phase in the history of the Panama Canal was beginning.
In 1882, a French company under the renowned engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps, who had earlier built the Suez Canal, finally set about the construction. Their attempt was a disaster. Malaria and yellow fever killed most of the workforce, equipment failed in the heat and humidity, and geological and hydrological considerations were badly managed. The project was abandoned in 1889 at the expense of over 20,000 lives.
The construction of the Panama Canal would finally be realized when the United States, during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, bought out the French company, its equipment and excavations. Work began in 1904 and the Panama Canal was finally opened in 1914. The two great oceans, the Atlantic and the Pacific, had finally been linked through the landmass of Latin America.
The canal is approximately 80 kilometres long and incorporates a series of three locks, which are basically watertight compartments. The first raises ships to the Gatun Lake, the second lowers ships to another lake and the third lowers ships to sea level. The whole trip takes between eight to ten hours.
1Which part of South America did Balboa want to avoid?
2What was Charles V told about his plan for a canal?
3What did Malaspina do to show the canal could be built?
4What made the crossing of Panama easier in the 19th century?
5What important political development occurred in the 19th century?
6How long did the French attempt at canal construction last?
7What happened to the French company?
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WRITING
2 Tasks • 250-350 palabras • 2h 10 min
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Write an email to enter the competition advertised in the notice below. Mention:
• when you use the centre
• why you want the membership
• how to improve our facilities
• when you use the centre
• why you want the membership
• how to improve our facilities
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Part 2: Essay (150-200 palabras)
Write an essay for your college magazine entitled 'My earliest childhood memories'. Describe your clearest memory and say why you remember it.
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SPEAKING
4 Parts • Con profesor • 13 min
🎤
Speaking con Profesor Certificado
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Reservar Clase →PART 1 (3 minutes) - Interview
📺 Television:
• How much television do you watch in a week?
• What kinds of programmes do you like and dislike?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching television?
• What are a parent's responsibilities regarding television?
👥 Friendship: • What qualities do you look for in a good friend? • Would you prefer a wide circle of friends or just a few close friends? Why? • How can friends help you in times of difficulty? • Can you tell me about ways friends have helped you?
🎯 Leisure Facilities: • What leisure facilities do you and your friends use? • What kinds of leisure facilities are there in your town? • What leisure facilities are popular with older people? • If you were responsible, what leisure facilities would you build in your area?
✈️ Public Transport: • Why do you think some people pay lots of money to fly first class? • What's the best thing about public transport where you live? • If you had a lot of money, how would you travel? • What would improve public transport for you in your area?
🌍 Foreign Language Ability: • Why do you think it is important to speak a foreign language? • Why do you think some people learn a language and then forget how to speak it? • Which languages would you like to learn and why? • How useful have you found speaking English when you travel?
👥 Friendship: • What qualities do you look for in a good friend? • Would you prefer a wide circle of friends or just a few close friends? Why? • How can friends help you in times of difficulty? • Can you tell me about ways friends have helped you?
🎯 Leisure Facilities: • What leisure facilities do you and your friends use? • What kinds of leisure facilities are there in your town? • What leisure facilities are popular with older people? • If you were responsible, what leisure facilities would you build in your area?
✈️ Public Transport: • Why do you think some people pay lots of money to fly first class? • What's the best thing about public transport where you live? • If you had a lot of money, how would you travel? • What would improve public transport for you in your area?
🌍 Foreign Language Ability: • Why do you think it is important to speak a foreign language? • Why do you think some people learn a language and then forget how to speak it? • Which languages would you like to learn and why? • How useful have you found speaking English when you travel?
PART 2 (3 minutes) - Role-play
Situations Set A (Examiner starts):
1. I'm your new neighbour. "Hello. My name's _______. I've just moved in next door."
2. We're flatmates. You don't want to go out tonight. "Come on, we'll be late if we don't go soon."
3. We're in a queue in a cafeteria. "Excuse me, have we met before?"
4. We're colleagues. "You know the boss is retiring at the end of the month... what shall we do?"
Situations Set B (You start):
1. You're just leaving my party and realize you don't have enough money to get a taxi home.
2. You bought tickets for the cinema tonight. Tell me where and when to meet.
3. I am your teacher/boss. You have just arrived very late at school/work.
4. We're colleagues. You want me to cover for you this weekend.
1. I'm your new neighbour. "Hello. My name's _______. I've just moved in next door."
2. We're flatmates. You don't want to go out tonight. "Come on, we'll be late if we don't go soon."
3. We're in a queue in a cafeteria. "Excuse me, have we met before?"
4. We're colleagues. "You know the boss is retiring at the end of the month... what shall we do?"
Situations Set B (You start):
1. You're just leaving my party and realize you don't have enough money to get a taxi home.
2. You bought tickets for the cinema tonight. Tell me where and when to meet.
3. I am your teacher/boss. You have just arrived very late at school/work.
4. We're colleagues. You want me to cover for you this weekend.
PART 3 (3 minutes) - Discussion
Holiday Planning Discussion
Your Ideas:
• Time: First two weeks in June
• Location: Mountains
• Transport: Hire car
• Accommodation: Family hotel
• Activities: Walking, photography
• Reserve through: Internet
Examiner's Different Ideas:
• Time: First two weeks in August
• Location: Coastal resort
• Transport: Hire car
• Accommodation: Self-catering apartment
• Activities: Swimming, sunbathing
• Reserve through: Internet
Talk about what kind of holiday you want and try to make some decisions together.
Your Ideas:
• Time: First two weeks in June
• Location: Mountains
• Transport: Hire car
• Accommodation: Family hotel
• Activities: Walking, photography
• Reserve through: Internet
Examiner's Different Ideas:
• Time: First two weeks in August
• Location: Coastal resort
• Transport: Hire car
• Accommodation: Self-catering apartment
• Activities: Swimming, sunbathing
• Reserve through: Internet
Talk about what kind of holiday you want and try to make some decisions together.
PART 4 (4 minutes) - Monologue + Follow-up
📖 Topic A: Care for Elderly People
Follow-up questions:
• What do you think of special homes to look after old people?
• What problems might a larger population of very old people present?
• Do you think people should work for longer?
• How do people spend their retirement in your country?
💡 Topic B: Important Inventions
Follow-up questions:
• Which modern invention do you use most?
• Do you think any modern invention has had a bad effect on society?
• What invention would make the world a better place?
• Which modern invention has changed life significantly?
🎉 Topic C: Some Festivals in Your Country
Follow-up questions:
• How have these festivals changed in your country in the past 50 years?
• How important is it for children to learn about traditions?
• Which festivals always have traditional food?
• Which festival would a visitor enjoy the most?
You will speak for approximately 2 minutes, then answer the follow-up questions.
Follow-up questions:
• What do you think of special homes to look after old people?
• What problems might a larger population of very old people present?
• Do you think people should work for longer?
• How do people spend their retirement in your country?
💡 Topic B: Important Inventions
Follow-up questions:
• Which modern invention do you use most?
• Do you think any modern invention has had a bad effect on society?
• What invention would make the world a better place?
• Which modern invention has changed life significantly?
🎉 Topic C: Some Festivals in Your Country
Follow-up questions:
• How have these festivals changed in your country in the past 50 years?
• How important is it for children to learn about traditions?
• Which festivals always have traditional food?
• Which festival would a visitor enjoy the most?
You will speak for approximately 2 minutes, then answer the follow-up questions.
Simulacro 2
LanguageCert Communicator B2
Examen Completo
LISTENING
4 Parts • 26 Preguntas • 30 min
READING
4 Parts • 26 Preguntas • 70 min
WRITING
2 Tasks • 250-350 palabras • 1h
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SPEAKING
4 Parts • Con profesor • 13 min
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Simulacro 3
LanguageCert Communicator B2
Simulador Completo • Listening • Reading • Writing • Speaking
LISTENING
4 Parts • 26 Preguntas • 30 min
Part 1: Short Conversations (7 preguntas)
Escucharás 7 conversaciones cortas. Cada una se reproduce dos veces. Elige la mejor respuesta.
Reproducciones: 2
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2
3
4
5
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Part 2: Conversations (6 preguntas)
Escucharás 3 conversaciones. Se reproducen dos veces cada una.
Reproducciones: 2
1The cause of the problem is that Mike
2Mary accepts Mike's suggestion about going to Barcelona, because she
3The two speakers are
4The woman's opinion of her current job is that it
5The speakers did not meet because
6The man started the conversation to
Part 3: Complete Information (7 preguntas)
Completa con respuestas cortas (1-5 palabras).
Reproducciones: 2
1Masters gave apprentices food, accommodation and:
2How journeymen were paid:
3The animals were in the streets because:
4Essential equipment after 9 o'clock:
5Where beds were often placed:
6Apart from time telling, bells were also used for:
7Times most shops were open:
Part 4: Conversation (6 preguntas)
Escucharás una conversación. Se reproduce dos veces.
Reproducciones: 2
1Carmen thinks the magazine article has
2Steve talks about energy bills to
3When Steve goes shopping he
4Steve wastes money because he
5Steve wants to cut down on the television channels they have because
6Generally Steve thinks that reducing spending
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Part 1: Multiple Choice (6 preguntas)
March of the Penguins - Film Review
It's not hard to see why March of the Penguins has been a surprise box office smash – after all, who doesn't love to look at penguins? However, the film-makers miss several opportunities to make this something really special.
Directed by Frenchman Luc Jacquet and narrated (in the US version) by Morgan Freeman, the film took over a year to make and was filmed in extremely harsh conditions in Antarctica. It was then edited down from over 120 hours of footage to a viewer-friendly 85 minutes. It charts the annual cycle of the emperor penguins of Antarctica, beginning with their 70-mile march from the sea to their mating grounds (the bleak, uninhabited area where their lives began). They walk in single file, enduring winds of up to 100 mph and sub-zero temperatures. When they finally reach the mating grounds they undergo a series of elaborate rituals before mating.
Once the egg is laid, the female penguins go back to the sea where they swim around, eating and having a great time, whilst the males are left to hatch the eggs. After two months, the eggs hatch and the females return with food, at which point the males begin a constant trek to the sea and back in order to gather enough food to keep the penguin chicks in the style to which they've become accustomed.
The savage beauty of the Antarctic, as well as the details of the penguins' feathers, are all captured by the fantastic photography. The main problem is the constant human-centred approach to the narration, and Morgan Freeman is never given the chance to miss jerking tears: "This is the first time the Father has broken his bond with the chick. It is not an easy thing to do." Really? How do we know? Did Jacquet interview the daddy penguins? In truth, the images are striking enough on their own.
Secondly, it's been horribly sanitised, with all the real bits, notably death and the mating process, removed to make it safely suitable for young children. Freeman also glosses over the deaths of tired penguins who can't endure the journey: they don't die; they 'disappear' or 'fade away'.
In short, March of the Penguins is undeniably spectacular to look at, but it doesn't amount to much more than 85 minutes of 'Ooh, look at the cute penguins'. Kids will love it and it's still worth watching it yourself for the astonishing imagery.
It's not hard to see why March of the Penguins has been a surprise box office smash – after all, who doesn't love to look at penguins? However, the film-makers miss several opportunities to make this something really special.
Directed by Frenchman Luc Jacquet and narrated (in the US version) by Morgan Freeman, the film took over a year to make and was filmed in extremely harsh conditions in Antarctica. It was then edited down from over 120 hours of footage to a viewer-friendly 85 minutes. It charts the annual cycle of the emperor penguins of Antarctica, beginning with their 70-mile march from the sea to their mating grounds (the bleak, uninhabited area where their lives began). They walk in single file, enduring winds of up to 100 mph and sub-zero temperatures. When they finally reach the mating grounds they undergo a series of elaborate rituals before mating.
Once the egg is laid, the female penguins go back to the sea where they swim around, eating and having a great time, whilst the males are left to hatch the eggs. After two months, the eggs hatch and the females return with food, at which point the males begin a constant trek to the sea and back in order to gather enough food to keep the penguin chicks in the style to which they've become accustomed.
The savage beauty of the Antarctic, as well as the details of the penguins' feathers, are all captured by the fantastic photography. The main problem is the constant human-centred approach to the narration, and Morgan Freeman is never given the chance to miss jerking tears: "This is the first time the Father has broken his bond with the chick. It is not an easy thing to do." Really? How do we know? Did Jacquet interview the daddy penguins? In truth, the images are striking enough on their own.
Secondly, it's been horribly sanitised, with all the real bits, notably death and the mating process, removed to make it safely suitable for young children. Freeman also glosses over the deaths of tired penguins who can't endure the journey: they don't die; they 'disappear' or 'fade away'.
In short, March of the Penguins is undeniably spectacular to look at, but it doesn't amount to much more than 85 minutes of 'Ooh, look at the cute penguins'. Kids will love it and it's still worth watching it yourself for the astonishing imagery.
1At the beginning of the cycle, the penguins
2After the females lay their eggs, they
3After the chicks are born, the males
4The film suffers from
5In order to appeal to children, the film makers have
6In a nutshell, the reviewer's opinion is that the film is
Part 2: Gap Filling (6 gaps)
Completa el texto con las oraciones correctas. Hay una oración extra que no necesitas.
I think I saw a ghost
Four years ago, I spent the summer travelling through Europe. I spent two days in Verdun, France, touring the World War II battle sites. I was staying in a hotel that occupied an old three-storey building, which was certainly there before the 1914-18 war.
(1) _______ The bed was situated by the entrance to the room, with its foot facing the window. When lying on my back, with my head on the pillow, I could see the window. (2) _______ But something woke me up a couple of hours later. My eyes opened and were drawn to the window. Within a few seconds, I realised that there was a human figure framed in the window. I raised myself on to my elbows and looked harder.
(3) _______ He had his back to me. He appeared to be leaning on the window sill and staring in the direction of what would have been the Front during the war. In retrospect, it looked like the ghost of a French officer gazing toward the battle lines. (4) _______ I switched it on and the figure was gone. I turned the light back off a few seconds later but the figure was still not there, so I know that the figure was not a shadow cast from outside the room. I turned the light back on and got out of bed to see if there was something I might have mistaken for a human-like figure.
(5) _______ It was at that moment that I remembered something. I had lowered the blind on it when I went to bed. Now it was up! That thought made me shiver, because I knew I might have imagined the figure of a man at the window, but I was not imagining the fact that the window blind was now up.
(6) _______ Afraid I would be passed for crazy, I kept it to myself.
Four years ago, I spent the summer travelling through Europe. I spent two days in Verdun, France, touring the World War II battle sites. I was staying in a hotel that occupied an old three-storey building, which was certainly there before the 1914-18 war.
(1) _______ The bed was situated by the entrance to the room, with its foot facing the window. When lying on my back, with my head on the pillow, I could see the window. (2) _______ But something woke me up a couple of hours later. My eyes opened and were drawn to the window. Within a few seconds, I realised that there was a human figure framed in the window. I raised myself on to my elbows and looked harder.
(3) _______ He had his back to me. He appeared to be leaning on the window sill and staring in the direction of what would have been the Front during the war. In retrospect, it looked like the ghost of a French officer gazing toward the battle lines. (4) _______ I switched it on and the figure was gone. I turned the light back off a few seconds later but the figure was still not there, so I know that the figure was not a shadow cast from outside the room. I turned the light back on and got out of bed to see if there was something I might have mistaken for a human-like figure.
(5) _______ It was at that moment that I remembered something. I had lowered the blind on it when I went to bed. Now it was up! That thought made me shiver, because I knew I might have imagined the figure of a man at the window, but I was not imagining the fact that the window blind was now up.
(6) _______ Afraid I would be passed for crazy, I kept it to myself.
Opciones:
A) It looked like a man wearing a military jacket and a French Kepi hat.
B) So, for the past four years, I have believed I saw a ghost in my hotel room that night.
C) I was in a room on the top floor with a window facing eastwards, toward the old battlefield.
D) For that reason, I have never told anyone about my ghost.
E) I walked to the window and looked around.
F) The second night, I went to bed around 10:30 and fell asleep quickly.
G) There was a light beside the bed.
A) It looked like a man wearing a military jacket and a French Kepi hat.
B) So, for the past four years, I have believed I saw a ghost in my hotel room that night.
C) I was in a room on the top floor with a window facing eastwards, toward the old battlefield.
D) For that reason, I have never told anyone about my ghost.
E) I walked to the window and looked around.
F) The second night, I went to bed around 10:30 and fell asleep quickly.
G) There was a light beside the bed.
Part 3: Text Matching (7 questions)
Lee los 4 textos (A-D). ¿Cuál texto responde cada pregunta?
Texto A: It was my lifestyle that had needed changing. So I swapped my stodgy meals for organic food, fruits and vegetables. My new diet was surprisingly easy to stick to and I loved the fact that I could still enjoy my favourite cakes, if they had the right ingredients, but I struggled to find snacks and more nutritious 'fast' food when I was out. It hit me that there must be more people like me. I'd found my dream – I wanted to open a natural food café.
Texto B: I'm Megan Adamsson and I'm from Brighton. I created Flavoursome with a passion for high-quality creative food, excellent service and enjoyable times. Years of research, tasting, experimenting and hard work has gone into this project and I am delighted to finally be sharing it with everyone in the local area. My team members are all passionate about fast, wholesome food. We are dedicated to offering our customers the best possible food experience. We are small, independent and proud of it. Eat in or take away, we're here for you.
Texto C: Dear Mary, Went to that new organic place, Flavoursome, last night. Yes, I know what you're thinking, but it's brilliant. I didn't think I'd enjoy it either, but they make these wonderful cakes with healthy ingredients. You may think that means they don't taste nice, but these were great. The rest of the meal was good, too. The good thing is that it's 'fast', so you can have a healthy lunch either in the place or as a takeaway if you don't have much time. You'll love it. Sue
Texto D: Homemade cakes generally contain far less sugar than commercial cakes. Inspect the ingredients and you'll find all sorts of food additives that you'd probably rather not eat. Homemade cakes are better value for money too. Look for recipes that use fruit (including dried fruit), nuts or vegetables. Choose organic sugar, flour, oats, fruits, milk, eggs, and butter. Replace sugar with fruit puree. If you choose simple, healthy cake recipes, it's satisfying. They are so much better than manufactured cakes.
Texto B: I'm Megan Adamsson and I'm from Brighton. I created Flavoursome with a passion for high-quality creative food, excellent service and enjoyable times. Years of research, tasting, experimenting and hard work has gone into this project and I am delighted to finally be sharing it with everyone in the local area. My team members are all passionate about fast, wholesome food. We are dedicated to offering our customers the best possible food experience. We are small, independent and proud of it. Eat in or take away, we're here for you.
Texto C: Dear Mary, Went to that new organic place, Flavoursome, last night. Yes, I know what you're thinking, but it's brilliant. I didn't think I'd enjoy it either, but they make these wonderful cakes with healthy ingredients. You may think that means they don't taste nice, but these were great. The rest of the meal was good, too. The good thing is that it's 'fast', so you can have a healthy lunch either in the place or as a takeaway if you don't have much time. You'll love it. Sue
Texto D: Homemade cakes generally contain far less sugar than commercial cakes. Inspect the ingredients and you'll find all sorts of food additives that you'd probably rather not eat. Homemade cakes are better value for money too. Look for recipes that use fruit (including dried fruit), nuts or vegetables. Choose organic sugar, flour, oats, fruits, milk, eggs, and butter. Replace sugar with fruit puree. If you choose simple, healthy cake recipes, it's satisfying. They are so much better than manufactured cakes.
1Which text tells us about an unexpected experience?
2Which text gives advice on healthy ingredients?
3Which text tells us what led to a career change?
4What did someone find it difficult to buy?
5How can we eat well for less money?
6What doesn't have to take a long time?
7Who is proud of her achievements?
Part 4: Short Answer (7 preguntas - máximo 5 palabras)
Enjoy life more - Schedule your leisure time
Time management advice often talks about the importance of having a schedule. When you're at work, constant meetings, conference calls and to-do lists, provide a lot of structure. Whether you are actually getting things done is another story.
But have you ever given any thought to scheduling your leisure time? Many of us find it too easy to let our evenings and weekends fall into a comfortable — and often boring — routine. If you work for yourself, you probably have some flexibility about when you do your work. But you probably still end up putting things off, working more slowly than you should, and rushing things at the last minute. Flexibility requires us to discipline ourselves.
The answer is often, paradoxically, to stop worrying about scheduling your work time and start building in some time for fun instead. For example, if you tend to start work at 8am, schedule yourself a break for 10am. Having a concentrated two hours to work in will help you focus and challenge yourself to see how much you can get done in that time. This way, you also avoid focusing for too long at a time, which results in loss of concentration. It's a good idea to give some thought to your evenings. For many office employees, email and other company systems are available outside work hours and it's easy to get sucked into 'just one more thing' after your evening meal. If the only other attraction in your evening is the television, it's easy to get caught up working. So try planning to do something different from time to time, such as going out for a nice meal or to see a film, or simply relaxing on the sofa with your partner or your family. If you plan ahead, it's much more likely to actually happen.
Do your weekends end up in you sleeping late and wasting half the day? Instead of just waking up on Saturday and having no idea what you want to do, try planning ahead. If you've got something exciting to do during the day, you'll be much more motivated to do it. You'll also have something to look forward to. Looking forward to a leisure activity can be almost as much fun and uplifting as the activity itself. You might also be surprised to find that when you do block out a chunk of time for something, everything else that needs to be done will fit in around it. And if planning your weekends feels too strict for you, then plan for spontaneity! Decide that you'll spend, say, noon until bedtime on Saturday doing something, and then, whatever happens, stick to your plan!
Time management advice often talks about the importance of having a schedule. When you're at work, constant meetings, conference calls and to-do lists, provide a lot of structure. Whether you are actually getting things done is another story.
But have you ever given any thought to scheduling your leisure time? Many of us find it too easy to let our evenings and weekends fall into a comfortable — and often boring — routine. If you work for yourself, you probably have some flexibility about when you do your work. But you probably still end up putting things off, working more slowly than you should, and rushing things at the last minute. Flexibility requires us to discipline ourselves.
The answer is often, paradoxically, to stop worrying about scheduling your work time and start building in some time for fun instead. For example, if you tend to start work at 8am, schedule yourself a break for 10am. Having a concentrated two hours to work in will help you focus and challenge yourself to see how much you can get done in that time. This way, you also avoid focusing for too long at a time, which results in loss of concentration. It's a good idea to give some thought to your evenings. For many office employees, email and other company systems are available outside work hours and it's easy to get sucked into 'just one more thing' after your evening meal. If the only other attraction in your evening is the television, it's easy to get caught up working. So try planning to do something different from time to time, such as going out for a nice meal or to see a film, or simply relaxing on the sofa with your partner or your family. If you plan ahead, it's much more likely to actually happen.
Do your weekends end up in you sleeping late and wasting half the day? Instead of just waking up on Saturday and having no idea what you want to do, try planning ahead. If you've got something exciting to do during the day, you'll be much more motivated to do it. You'll also have something to look forward to. Looking forward to a leisure activity can be almost as much fun and uplifting as the activity itself. You might also be surprised to find that when you do block out a chunk of time for something, everything else that needs to be done will fit in around it. And if planning your weekends feels too strict for you, then plan for spontaneity! Decide that you'll spend, say, noon until bedtime on Saturday doing something, and then, whatever happens, stick to your plan!
1What do unplanned evening routines become, if we are not careful?
2What characteristic do people who have flexible working conditions need?
3What should be included in a leisure schedule?
4How long should people work before taking a break?
5What is the danger of working for too long without a break?
6What do working people tend to do a lot at the weekend?
7If you plan to do anything, what must you do?
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Part 1: Email (100-150 palabras)
You've seen the notice below in a newspaper. Write an email to the newspaper about higher Internet speeds. Mention their importance for:
• you personally
• business in general
• education
"High-speed Internet is vital in any modern city. We want to improve speed to ensure our city benefits now and in the coming decade. To help us plan for this, we'd appreciate your ideas and comments. Please write and let us know what's most important to you. It's vital to get as many different viewpoints as possible."
• you personally
• business in general
• education
"High-speed Internet is vital in any modern city. We want to improve speed to ensure our city benefits now and in the coming decade. To help us plan for this, we'd appreciate your ideas and comments. Please write and let us know what's most important to you. It's vital to get as many different viewpoints as possible."
⏱️ Tiempo: 10:00
Part 2: Letter (150-200 palabras)
Last night you had a wonderful time celebrating your birthday. Write a letter to a friend who couldn't come, describing the evening and suggesting what you could do together to celebrate his/her birthday.
⏱️ Tiempo: 15:00
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4 Parts • Con profesor • 13 min
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Part 1: Interview (3 minutos)
Temas de Entrevista:
Relationships with other people
• Do you prefer to spend your free time with friends or family? (Why?)
• Are there any characteristics that most of your friends share?
• Tell me about a family celebration you enjoyed.
• How do you usually keep in touch with people who live far away from you?
Education
• What have you enjoyed most about your education so far?
• Which subject has been the hardest for you to understand?
• Where do you like to do your homework and why?
• What new skills would you like to learn in the future?
Travel
• Tell me about a beautiful place you have visited.
• Is there a place you would like to visit again? (Why?)
• What might persuade you to visit a new place?
• What environmental issues should people consider when choosing how to travel?
Reading
• Do you find reading a good way to relax? (Why?)
• What do you remember about the first books you read?
• Which newspapers or magazines do you usually read? (Why?)
• Do you think people will continue to read books in the future?
Prospects
• What do you hope to be doing this time next year?
• Tell me something about your future plans regarding work.
• Are job prospects for your age group generally good where you live?
• Have you set any specific goals for the next three years?
Relationships with other people
• Do you prefer to spend your free time with friends or family? (Why?)
• Are there any characteristics that most of your friends share?
• Tell me about a family celebration you enjoyed.
• How do you usually keep in touch with people who live far away from you?
Education
• What have you enjoyed most about your education so far?
• Which subject has been the hardest for you to understand?
• Where do you like to do your homework and why?
• What new skills would you like to learn in the future?
Travel
• Tell me about a beautiful place you have visited.
• Is there a place you would like to visit again? (Why?)
• What might persuade you to visit a new place?
• What environmental issues should people consider when choosing how to travel?
Reading
• Do you find reading a good way to relax? (Why?)
• What do you remember about the first books you read?
• Which newspapers or magazines do you usually read? (Why?)
• Do you think people will continue to read books in the future?
Prospects
• What do you hope to be doing this time next year?
• Tell me something about your future plans regarding work.
• Are job prospects for your age group generally good where you live?
• Have you set any specific goals for the next three years?
Part 2: Role Play (3 minutos)
Escenarios A (Interviewer starts):
• We're classmates. How about arranging an end-of-term class party for everyone?
• We're work colleagues. I think we should ask our boss for a longer lunch break. What do you think?
• I'm a stranger in the street. Excuse me. Could you tell me where I could find a cheap place to stay?
• We're friends. I'd really like to learn to drive, but I'm so nervous.
Escenarios B (Candidate starts):
• I'm your teacher. You need more time to finish some homework.
• We're friends. I've been looking tired lately.
• I'm a stranger in the street. I'm looking at a map of the town and look worried.
• We're strangers at the theatre. You think I'm sitting in your seat.
• We're classmates. How about arranging an end-of-term class party for everyone?
• We're work colleagues. I think we should ask our boss for a longer lunch break. What do you think?
• I'm a stranger in the street. Excuse me. Could you tell me where I could find a cheap place to stay?
• We're friends. I'd really like to learn to drive, but I'm so nervous.
Escenarios B (Candidate starts):
• I'm your teacher. You need more time to finish some homework.
• We're friends. I've been looking tired lately.
• I'm a stranger in the street. I'm looking at a map of the town and look worried.
• We're strangers at the theatre. You think I'm sitting in your seat.
Part 3: Discussion (3 minutos)
Tema: College Health Event
Tú tienes la siguiente lista (Candidate's list):
Things to include (in order of importance):
1st - Sports challenges
2nd - Medical check-up
3rd - Organic food tasting
When: this weekend 10am-6pm
Where: Local park
Who: college students, teachers and family members
El profesor tiene una lista diferente. Tienes 20 segundos para pensar y luego debes comenzar la discusión.
Tú tienes la siguiente lista (Candidate's list):
Things to include (in order of importance):
1st - Sports challenges
2nd - Medical check-up
3rd - Organic food tasting
When: this weekend 10am-6pm
Where: Local park
Who: college students, teachers and family members
El profesor tiene una lista diferente. Tienes 20 segundos para pensar y luego debes comenzar la discusión.
Part 4: Monologue (4 minutos incluyendo follow-up)
Temas de Monologue (Elige uno):
A. The countryside nearest to where you live
Follow-up questions:
• How important is nature and the countryside to you?
• What are the biggest environmental problems in this country?
• Which natural areas in this country are the most beautiful?
• Why should people be encouraged to buy locally-produced food?
B. Some recent news which has interested you
Follow-up questions:
• What do you think is the best way to get the latest news?
• Is there equal reporting of good and bad news in the media?
• Which qualities do you need to be a good news reporter?
• Would you like to work as a journalist? (Why?/Why not?)
C. What people should do to improve their language skills
Follow-up questions:
• How can we encourage people to learn foreign languages?
• To what extent does travel help you to learn a language?
• What age is best for starting to learn a foreign language?
• When was the last time that speaking a foreign language proved to be useful to you?
A. The countryside nearest to where you live
Follow-up questions:
• How important is nature and the countryside to you?
• What are the biggest environmental problems in this country?
• Which natural areas in this country are the most beautiful?
• Why should people be encouraged to buy locally-produced food?
B. Some recent news which has interested you
Follow-up questions:
• What do you think is the best way to get the latest news?
• Is there equal reporting of good and bad news in the media?
• Which qualities do you need to be a good news reporter?
• Would you like to work as a journalist? (Why?/Why not?)
C. What people should do to improve their language skills
Follow-up questions:
• How can we encourage people to learn foreign languages?
• To what extent does travel help you to learn a language?
• What age is best for starting to learn a foreign language?
• When was the last time that speaking a foreign language proved to be useful to you?
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