Responde y amplía: respuesta + razón o ejemplo (2–4 frases).
Criterios: Grammar and Vocabulary, Discourse Management, Pronunciation, Interactive Communication y Global Achievement.
Estrategia paso a paso
Usa conectores naturales: actually, to be honest, it depends.
Varía los tiempos verbales (presente, pasado, futuro).
Trampas habituales
Respuestas de una palabra.
Recitar respuestas memorizadas.
Ejemplo resuelto
«I'd say I prefer small groups. With close friends you can have a proper conversation, whereas…»
Preguntas de ejemplo
Intenta responder antes de abrir la solución. Las preguntas están en el idioma del examen.
Pregunta 1
Dificultad fácil≈ 1 min
Transcripción del audio (en la app lo escuchas con voz)
Examiner: How important is music in your life?
Part 1 (Interview). Answer the examiner's question in 2–4 sentences. Question: How important is music in your life?
Tiempo para responder: 30 s.
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Respuesta modelo
Very important, actually. I listen to music almost all the time – on the bus, while I'm studying, when I'm cooking. It changes my mood completely. If I'm feeling a bit down, I put on something lively and it cheers me up straight away.
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 Part 1 the examiner wants short but extended answers: answer the question directly, then add a reason or an example. One-word answers lose marks for Discourse Management; very long speeches are not needed.
Pregunta 2
Dificultad fácil≈ 1 min
Transcripción del audio (en la app lo escuchas con voz)
Examiner: What do you usually do at the weekend?
Part 1 (Interview). Answer the examiner's question in 2–4 sentences. Question: What do you usually do at the weekend?
Tiempo para responder: 30 s.
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Respuesta modelo
It depends, but I usually try to do some sport on Saturday mornings – I play in a basketball team. In the afternoon I often meet friends in the centre, and on Sundays I tend to stay at home with my family. We have a big lunch together, which is a bit of a tradition.
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 Part 1 the examiner wants short but extended answers: answer the question directly, then add a reason or an example. One-word answers lose marks for Discourse Management; very long speeches are not needed.
Pregunta 3
Dificultad fácil≈ 1 min
Transcripción del audio (en la app lo escuchas con voz)
Examiner: Tell us about a skill you would like to learn in the future.
Part 1 (Interview). Answer the examiner's question in 2–4 sentences. Question: Tell us about a skill you would like to learn in the future.
Tiempo para responder: 30 s.
Ver solución modelo y criterios
Respuesta modelo
I'd really like to learn to play the guitar. My cousin plays, and whenever we have family gatherings he gets it out and everyone starts singing. I think it would be a great way to relax, and it's something you can take anywhere. I just need to find the time to practise!
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 Part 1 the examiner wants short but extended answers: answer the question directly, then add a reason or an example. One-word answers lose marks for Discourse Management; very long speeches are not needed.