Comentar 5 opciones con el compañero y llegar a una decisión.
Claves
Se evalúa sobre todo la interacción: preguntar, reaccionar, negociar.
No hace falta comentar todas las opciones ni estar de acuerdo.
Estrategia paso a paso
Invita a tu compañero: What do you think?, Shall we move on to…?
Reacciona: That's a good point, but…; I see what you mean.
Trampas habituales
Decidir en los primeros 2 minutos (la decisión va después).
Hablar sin escuchar al compañero.
Ejemplo resuelto
«I'd go for sleep. – I see what you mean, but… – OK, you've convinced me.»
Preguntas de ejemplo
Intenta responder antes de abrir la solución. Las preguntas están en el idioma del examen.
Pregunta 1
Dificultad media≈ 1 min
Some people say towns and cities should do more for young people. Here are some ideas. Talk to each other about how useful these ideas might be for young people.
free sports facilities
cheaper public transport
places to meet in the evening
more part-time jobs
music and arts events
Transcripción del audio (en la app lo escuchas con voz)
Examiner: Now you have about a minute to decide which two ideas would make the biggest difference.
Part 3 (Decision, 1 minute). Now you have about a minute to decide which two ideas would make the biggest difference.
Tiempo para responder: 60 s.
Ver solución modelo y criterios
Respuesta modelo
A: So, which two should we choose? B: I'd definitely include cheaper transport, because it makes all the other things possible. A: Good point. For the second one, how about places to meet in the evening? B: I was thinking sports facilities, but I suppose meeting places would help more people, not only the sporty ones. A: Exactly. So transport and places to meet – agreed? B: Agreed.
Criterios de corrección
Grammar and Vocabulary: a range of structures and topic vocabulary, used with good control.
Discourse Management: extended answers that are relevant and linked with discourse markers (actually, what's more, on the other hand…).
Pronunciation: clear, easy to understand, with natural stress and intonation.
Interactive Communication: you respond naturally, develop your ideas and (in pair tasks) invite and react to your partner's views.
Global Achievement: your overall ability to deal with the task at B2 level.
Explicación
In the decision minute, try to reach an agreement by negotiating: suggest, give a reason, react, and summarise. It is fine if you finally agree to disagree, as long as you have discussed it.
Pregunta 2
Dificultad media≈ 1 min
Here are some things that people can do to reduce stress in their lives. Talk to each other about how effective these things might be.
doing regular exercise
spending less time online
talking to friends or family
getting more sleep
spending time in nature
Transcripción del audio (en la app lo escuchas con voz)
Examiner: Now you have about a minute to decide which of these would be most useful for students during exam time.
Part 3 (Decision, 1 minute). Now you have about a minute to decide which of these would be most useful for students during exam time.
Tiempo para responder: 60 s.
Ver solución modelo y criterios
Respuesta modelo
A: So, which one would help students most during exams? B: I'd go for getting more sleep. Students often stay up late revising, but then they can't concentrate. A: I see what you mean, but I think talking to friends or family matters more, because it stops you feeling alone with the pressure. B: Hmm, that's fair. But without enough sleep, nothing else really works. A: OK, you've convinced me. Let's say sleep.
Criterios de corrección
Grammar and Vocabulary: a range of structures and topic vocabulary, used with good control.
Discourse Management: extended answers that are relevant and linked with discourse markers (actually, what's more, on the other hand…).
Pronunciation: clear, easy to understand, with natural stress and intonation.
Interactive Communication: you respond naturally, develop your ideas and (in pair tasks) invite and react to your partner's views.
Global Achievement: your overall ability to deal with the task at B2 level.
Explicación
In the decision minute, try to reach an agreement by negotiating: suggest, give a reason, react, and summarise. It is fine if you finally agree to disagree, as long as you have discussed it.
Pregunta 3
Dificultad media≈ 3 min
Here are some things that people can do to reduce stress in their lives. Talk to each other about how effective these things might be.
doing regular exercise
spending less time online
talking to friends or family
getting more sleep
spending time in nature
Transcripción del audio (en la app lo escuchas con voz)
Examiner: Here are some things that people can do to reduce stress in their lives. Talk to each other about how effective these things might be. You have about two minutes.
Part 3 (Collaborative task, 2 minutes). In the real exam you discuss this with a partner. Here, talk through the options as if you were answering a partner: give opinions, agree or disagree, and ask questions.
Tiempo para responder: 120 s.
Ver solución modelo y criterios
Respuesta modelo
A: Shall we start with exercise? I think it's really effective – when I go for a run, I always feel calmer afterwards. B: Absolutely. And it helps you sleep better too, which links to another option here. What do you think about spending less time online? A: That's a good point, but I'm not sure it works for everyone. Some people relax by chatting to friends online. B: That's true, although scrolling late at night definitely makes me more anxious. What about talking to friends or family? A: For me, that's probably the most helpful. Just explaining a problem to someone makes it feel smaller. B: I agree. And being in nature – going to a park, for example – is great, but not everyone has time for that.
Criterios de corrección
Grammar and Vocabulary: a range of structures and topic vocabulary, used with good control.
Discourse Management: extended answers that are relevant and linked with discourse markers (actually, what's more, on the other hand…).
Pronunciation: clear, easy to understand, with natural stress and intonation.
Interactive Communication: you respond naturally, develop your ideas and (in pair tasks) invite and react to your partner's views.
Global Achievement: your overall ability to deal with the task at B2 level.
Explicación
Part 3 is about interaction, not just opinions. Move through the options, react to what your partner says ('That's a good point, but…') and invite them to speak ('What do you think?'). You do not need to discuss every option or agree at this stage.