Preguntas personales del examinador; respuestas breves pero desarrolladas.
Claves
Respuestas de 2–4 frases: respuesta + razón/ejemplo.
Suena natural; nada de discursos memorizados.
Estrategia paso a paso
Usa vocabulario menos común con naturalidad (make a point of, on a whim).
Mira al examinador y mantén un tono relajado.
Trampas habituales
Respuestas de una palabra.
Hablar demasiado tiempo en una sola pregunta.
Ejemplo resuelto
'Probably how to say no. I used to agree to everything and end up exhausted…'
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 it for you to spend time outdoors?
Part 1 (Interview). Answer the examiner's question in three or four sentences, giving a reason or an example. Question: How important is it for you to spend time outdoors?
Tiempo para responder: 30 s.
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Respuesta modelo
More important than I used to realise, to be honest. During exam periods I tend to stay indoors for days on end, and I've noticed that I get irritable and find it harder to concentrate. Even a half-hour walk makes a real difference, so these days I make a point of getting out every day, whatever the weather.
Criterios de corrección
Grammatical Resource: a range of simple and complex structures (conditionals, modals, relative clauses, passives…) used with a good degree of control.
Lexical Resource: a range of appropriate vocabulary, including less common words and idiomatic expressions, to give and exchange views on familiar and unfamiliar topics.
Discourse Management: extended, coherent stretches of language with little hesitation, using a range of cohesive devices and discourse markers (what's more, having said that, as far as … is concerned).
Pronunciation: intelligible throughout, with appropriate intonation, sentence and word stress, and clearly articulated sounds.
Interactive Communication: initiating and responding appropriately, linking contributions to those of the partner, and moving the discussion towards an outcome.
Global Achievement: overall effectiveness in dealing with the task at C1 level.
Explicación
In Part 1, answer directly and then extend your answer with a reason, an example or a contrast. At C1, examiners expect natural, fluent answers with some less common vocabulary – avoid one-word answers and memorised speeches.
Pregunta 2
Dificultad media≈ 1 min
Transcripción del audio (en la app lo escuchas con voz)
Examiner: If you could take a year off, what would you do with it?
Part 1 (Interview). Answer the examiner's question in three or four sentences, giving a reason or an example. Question: If you could take a year off, what would you do with it?
Tiempo para responder: 30 s.
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Respuesta modelo
I think I'd split it in two. I'd spend the first six months volunteering somewhere completely different from home – possibly on a conservation project, as I've always been interested in wildlife. Then I'd travel slowly, by train rather than by plane, so that I actually got a feel for the places in between.
Criterios de corrección
Grammatical Resource: a range of simple and complex structures (conditionals, modals, relative clauses, passives…) used with a good degree of control.
Lexical Resource: a range of appropriate vocabulary, including less common words and idiomatic expressions, to give and exchange views on familiar and unfamiliar topics.
Discourse Management: extended, coherent stretches of language with little hesitation, using a range of cohesive devices and discourse markers (what's more, having said that, as far as … is concerned).
Pronunciation: intelligible throughout, with appropriate intonation, sentence and word stress, and clearly articulated sounds.
Interactive Communication: initiating and responding appropriately, linking contributions to those of the partner, and moving the discussion towards an outcome.
Global Achievement: overall effectiveness in dealing with the task at C1 level.
Explicación
In Part 1, answer directly and then extend your answer with a reason, an example or a contrast. At C1, examiners expect natural, fluent answers with some less common vocabulary – avoid one-word answers and memorised speeches.
Pregunta 3
Dificultad difícil≈ 1 min
Transcripción del audio (en la app lo escuchas con voz)
Examiner: How has the way people communicate with friends changed in recent years?
Part 1 (Interview). Answer the examiner's question in three or four sentences, giving a reason or an example. Question: How has the way people communicate with friends changed in recent years?
Tiempo para responder: 30 s.
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Respuesta modelo
I'd say it's become more constant but perhaps less meaningful. We're in touch all the time through messages and group chats, which is great for arranging things, yet I sometimes feel we have fewer proper conversations. Having said that, it's made it much easier to stay close to friends who've moved away, which wasn't really possible before.
Criterios de corrección
Grammatical Resource: a range of simple and complex structures (conditionals, modals, relative clauses, passives…) used with a good degree of control.
Lexical Resource: a range of appropriate vocabulary, including less common words and idiomatic expressions, to give and exchange views on familiar and unfamiliar topics.
Discourse Management: extended, coherent stretches of language with little hesitation, using a range of cohesive devices and discourse markers (what's more, having said that, as far as … is concerned).
Pronunciation: intelligible throughout, with appropriate intonation, sentence and word stress, and clearly articulated sounds.
Interactive Communication: initiating and responding appropriately, linking contributions to those of the partner, and moving the discussion towards an outcome.
Global Achievement: overall effectiveness in dealing with the task at C1 level.
Explicación
In Part 1, answer directly and then extend your answer with a reason, an example or a contrast. At C1, examiners expect natural, fluent answers with some less common vocabulary – avoid one-word answers and memorised speeches.