Aptis Speaking: Examen de Práctica 6
Esta es la sexta prueba de Speaking tipo examen. Estos vídeos de simulacro de examen son para que los pruebes por tu cuenta.
Antes de empezar, recordemos las tareas de cada una de las cuatro partes:
- Dar información personal.
- Describir, opinar y dar razones y explicaciones.
- Describir, comparar y dar razones y explicaciones.
- Discutir la experiencia personal y dar tu opinión sobre un tema abstracto.
Antes de ver el vídeo
Recuerda que Aptis General es para alumnos a partir del nivel A1. Por esta razón, el examen está graduado; se hace más difícil a medida que se avanza. Así pues, la parte 1 es la más sencilla del examen. Las preguntas son sencillas para que los alumnos de niveles inferiores puedan responderlas de forma básica. Sin embargo, ¡eso no significa que tengas que dar respuestas sencillas!
Primero lee las preguntas que te vamos a hacer en cada parte y toma algunas notas sobre lo que quieres decir.
Mira tus notas y piensa en cómo podrías elevar el nivel de tus respuestas. ¿Qué queremos decir con esto? Queremos decir que tienes que pensar en cómo estás utilizando el lenguaje. Asegúrate de
- utilizar estructuras de nivel B1 o B2 cuando puedas.
- intentar utilizar una gama más amplia de vocabulario y expresiones.
En este post vamos a darte algunos ejemplos de cómo puedes empezar a hacerlo (no son respuestas completas). La primera respuesta de cada parte es muy básica, mientras que la segunda (en negrita) es una respuesta de mayor nivel.
Te daremos más ideas al respecto en la versión complementaria de la prueba de Speaking 6, que subiremos en breve.
Speaking Part One
What do you like doing in summer?
I like swimming. I go to the beach every day.
Well, I’m really keen on swimming, so I love spending time at the beach.
What did you do last weekend?
I went to Madrid and visited the big museums and parks.
I spent the weekend sightseeing in Madrid – I hadn’t been there since lockdown.
Please tell me about your best holiday.
My best holiday was when I visited my friends in London. I had a good time.
The most fantastic holiday I’ve ever had was when I was invited to stay with friends who live in London.
Speaking Part Two
Describe this picture. (It shows smoke coming out of factory chimneys in a big city.)
I can see a big city and a river. There are factories near the river.
The photo shows an industrial area on the riverbank of a major city. There are some factories in the foreground.
What is the major cause of pollution where you live?
I think the biggest problem is traffic in the city centre. Cars and buses cause a lot of pollution.
As I see it, exhaust fumes from vehicles are the major problem. The air quality is getting worse, especially in the city centre.
What has the government done to try to solve these problems?
There are more electric buses, and in many towns you can’t drive in the city centre now.
They’ve provided alternative forms of public transport such as electric buses. Driving in the city centre has been banned in many towns.
Speaking Part Three
Tell me what you see in these two pictures. (The first photo shows a group of people having a picnic in a park, and the second shows a couple having a romantic dinner in a restaurant.)
In the first picture I can see four people having a picnic in a park. In the second photo there’s a man and a woman eating in a restaurant.
Both photos are of people having a meal. The first shows a family – or it could be a group of friends – having a picnic outdoors, while the second shows a couple having a romantic meal in a restaurant.
What types of people enjoy eating out in these different situations?
Picnics are popular with families, because they’re less formal. Older people usually choose to eat in a restaurant, because it’s more comfortable.
Most people could probably enjoy both situations, although older people might not feel as comfortable sitting on the ground. Eating out in a restaurant is great for couples, as it’s more intimate.
Which eating experience would you prefer and why?
I’d usually prefer to go to a restaurant, because I don’t like cooking! And also because you don’t have to prepare all the food and carry it to the park.
Well, it depends. If I were celebrating a special occasion, I’d prefer to go to a posh restaurant. It’s more relaxing, and it can be a hassle preparing all the picnic food and carrying it to the park.
Speaking Part Four
Tell me about a time when you received a present.
I remember my tenth birthday. I really wanted a pet when I was a child, and one year my parents gave me a big box.
I’ll never forget my tenth birthday. I’d wanted a pet since I was really little, and at last my parents came home with a big box.
How did you feel about it?
I felt very excited because I could see pictures of animals on the box, so I knew it was from the pet-shop.
At first I was really excited because the box was covered with pictures of animals, so I could tell it was from the pet-shop.
Do you think that giving presents is an important part of our culture? Why? Why not?
I think that giving presents is important for most people. It’s nice to receive a present on your birthday, because it shows that your friends and family are thinking about you.
To my mind, giving presents really means a lot to most people. Nobody likes being forgotten on their birthdays or on other special occasions. Getting a present makes you feel loved – even if it’s not exactly what you wanted!
Mientras ves el vídeo
Como de costumbre, si tienes problemas para pensar qué decir, pon en pausa el vídeo. Toma nota del vocabulario que crees que vas a necesitar. De nuevo, intenta elevar el nivel de tus respuestas utilizando palabras menos comunes. Por ejemplo, en lugar de decir ‘big’ o ‘large’, prueba con ‘huge’ o ‘enormous’.. En lugar de decir que algo es bueno, di que es increíble o maravilloso.
Si necesitas una estructura para responder con más detalle, ve a la Referencia gramatical.
Como hemos dicho antes, cuando veas los vídeos de práctica empezarás a reconocer los temas típicos. Toma nota de ellos, junto con el vocabulario y las áreas gramaticales que necesitas para responder completamente.
Después de ver esta prueba de Speaking tipo examen
Ahora pasa a la versión complementaria de este vídeo, que contiene muchas más formas de mejorar tus respuestas.
Mientras tanto, asegúrate de hacer las demás pruebas de práctica de expresión oral de Aptis. La lista completa está en nuestra Guía de las entradas, junto con todos los ejercicios extra de vocabulario y gramática. Por ejemplo, practica el uso de las terminaciones de los adjetivos o comprueba tu 3ª condicional.
Y no te olvides de practicar para el Aptis Core Test haciendo también las pruebas de práctica de Vocabulario y Gramática .