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Este ejercicio consta de dos tareas. Deberás realizar las dos tareas.
En la tarea 1 (monólogo) deberás realizar una exposición oral de 3 a 4 minutos de duración
basada en el tema propuesto en la tarjeta que se te facilitará.
En la tarea 2 (diálogo) deberás intervenir en una conversación de 5 minutos de duración
con tu compañero o compañera basada en el tema propuesto en la tarjeta que se te
facilitará.
Recuerda que:
en las dos tareas debes emplear léxico y estructuras gramaticales propios
del nivel.
lo que importa no es tanto lo que dices (tu opinión, etc.) sino cómo lo dices.
Many books, from classic novels to bestsellers, are made into films.
When it comes to film adaptations, are books better than films or films better than books? Why?
Have you ever read a book and then watched the film? And vice versa?
Do you think film adaptations are a good way of promoting reading literature?
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You are a member of the Student Council at your school. You are meeting another student from the Council
in order to discuss ideas that you want to put forward in a future meeting with the School Board. You are
particularly keen on improving facilities for students such as the library, classroom equipment and the
cafeteria. Agree on three main suggestions to present in the future meeting together.
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You are a member of the Student Council at your school. You are meeting another student from the Council in
order to discuss ideas that you want to put forward in a future meeting with the School Board. You are particularly
keen on getting students involved in extracurricular activities such as school trips, conversation clubs and cinema
outings. Agree on three main suggestions to present in the future meeting together.
Living in some big cities is becoming increasingly difficult because of the high prices in the housing market,
particularly when some neighbourhoods become fashionable. For that reason, many people are moving out to
more affordable areas or even smaller towns.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in one place or the other?
Would you prefer to live in a village/small town or a megacity?
In your opinion, what effect does this have on society?
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You are meeting a close friend after some time because you’ve heard her/his physical condition has deteriorated
due to different unhealthy habits. You think you can provide some advice regarding a healthy lifestyle because
you had the same problem in the past. You suggest taking up new sports and activities together.
Can you think of any 21st century jobs that didn’t exist some years ago?
What sectors do you think will continue to grow in the next decades?
What skills are needed for a 21st century career, and what professions seem to have become something
of the past?
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A close friend has asked to meet you after some time. You tell her/him how different sorts of problems have
led you to develop unhealthy habits in the past few months. Your physical condition is deteriorated as a result.
Tell your friend about these problems and show that you feel a bit resentful for not having received her/his call
earlier.
In the fight for human rights, more and more people and institutions are campaigning to raise awareness of gender
inequality.
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The council has just signed a contract with a company to extend the electric tram line in your city all the way to the
train station. It has been agreed that the tracks will be built along the middle of a now tree-lined 4 km long avenue.
The plan involves getting rid of the trees so as not to deprive motorists and pedestrians of the existing spaces. You
work for the council and have a meeting with a local resident. You have to try to persuade him or her that this plan
is an improvement for the area and the city in terms of the environment and transport.
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You live in a very hot city where the council is planning to extend the tram line to the train station. In order to build the
tracks, the council is going to get rid of 100 trees lined in the middle of a 4 km long wide avenue. Many local residents
think this is a ridiculous idea because the city needs more shade and more oxygen. You are the representative of your
neighbours’ association and have a meeting with the council to express your views and persuade them to extend the
tram without cutting the trees down.
As countries develop and consumption increases so does the amount of waste we produce, causing a negative
impact on the environment.
How has the improvement of our standards of living affected the environment? Give some examples.
What lifestyle changes can we make to lower our carbon footprint?
How could the damage caused to the planet by industrial pollution be reduced?
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You and your friend are going to talk about the best way to be recruited for a job. You need to share your ideas and
give suggestions on how to be a good job candidate and succeed at a selection process for a post.
A crime is an act harmful not only to some individuals but also to a community, society or the state.
What do you think are the most common types of crime in your country?
What types of offences would you consider less serious? Do you believe it is ever admissible to break the
law?
What kinds of crimes do you think can be prevented? How?
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You and your friend are going to talk about the best way to be recruited for a job. You need to share your ideas and
give suggestions on how to be a good job candidate and succeed at a selection process for a post.
You are going to give a presentation on the topic of language learning. Include the following information:
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You and your partner have decided to move in together. Love is in the air but you also need to tackle the basic
issues of living together such as sharing household chores. Discuss with your partner how you are going to divide
housework considering the following:
Figure out what chores need to be done and discuss your expectations for each. Remember, chores aren't
just about cleaning.
Come up with a fair way to divide the chores.
Be wary of dividing things up based on who is better at a task.
You are going to talk about shopping online, which has become very popular in the last few years:
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online?
Are there products you would rather buy online or in a store? Why?
What impact do you think this new trend will have on society?
These images are here to help you but you don’t need to interpret them or use them to accomplish this task.
You and your partner have decided to move in together. Love is in the air but you also need to tackle the basic
issues of living together such as sharing household chores. Discuss with your partner how you are going to divide
housework considering the following:
Figure out what chores need to be done and discuss your expectations for each. Remember, chores aren't
just about cleaning.
Come up with a fair way to divide the chores.
Be wary of dividing things up based on who is better at a task.
You are going to do an oral presentation on the topic of news. In order to do so, answer the following questions.
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You are a teacher and you need to have a serious talk with one of your students because he/she has not been
performing well lately. The quality of his/her work has decreased, deadlines are not met, he/she does not participate
in classroom debates, etc. You are quite concerned and you want to know what is going on and you want to offer help
and guidance.
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B2
NIVEL AVANZADO INGLÉS / B2
PRUEBAS DE CERTIFICACIÓN
2017/2018
You are to do an oral presentation on free time, answering the following questions.
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You are trying to successfully combine working and studying, however you are stressed out and feeling a bit
overwhelmed. Your boss is very demanding and still you are not performing well in your studies. Your teacher has
called you to a meeting. Talk to him/her and explain your situation.
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B2
NIVEL AVANZADO INGLÉS / B2
PRUEBAS DE CERTIFICACIÓN
2017/2018
The Internet, as we know it today, hasn’t been around for much longer than 10 years. Yet during this time we
have seen huge transformations.
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You are an indie music fan and you have been given free tickets for a well-known independent music festival which
announced sold-out tickets. You invite your best friend who is more into classical music. Try to convince him/her with
powerful reasonings.
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B2
NIVEL AVANZADO INGLÉS / B2
PRUEBAS DE CERTIFICACIÓN
2017/2018
Some people believe that humans are predisposed to judge others by their physical appearance.
Do you think that physical appearance is important enough to cause significant changes in people’s
professional and personal life?
Is it important to you?
Could you give actual examples of possible situations?
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You like music, but classical music and opera, not rock and other alternative styles. You are invited to go to a well-
known indie music festival. You have good reasons for not accepting your friend’s invitation.
ING - NA - EIO Todas las imágenes utilizadas son imágenes libres de derechos.
B2
NIVEL AVANZADO INGLÉS / B2
PRUEBAS DE CERTIFICACIÓN
2017/2018
Este ejercicio consta de dos tareas. Deberás realizar las dos tareas.
En la tarea 1 (monólogo) deberás realizar una exposición oral de 3 a 4 minutos de duración
basada en el tema propuesto en la tarjeta que se te facilitará.
En la tarea 2 (diálogo) deberás intervenir en una conversación de 7 minutos de duración
con tus compañeros o compañeras basada en el tema propuesto en la tarjeta que se te facilitará.
Recuerda que:
en las dos tareas debes emplear léxico y estructuras gramaticales propios
del nivel.
lo que importa no es tanto lo que dices (tu opinión, etc.) sino cómo lo dices.
You are going to talk about some important traditions/festivals in your country.
These images are here to help you but you don’t need to interpret them or use them to accomplish this task.
You are members of a cultural organisation and you are organising a field trip for the Easter break. You have
different views about the planning of this trip. Talk about the destination, accommodation and budget to spend.
You are a culture-vulture and a history lover. Your ideal acommodation would be an ancient guest house. Try to
convince the others that your choice is the best one.
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You are members of a cultural organisation and you are organising a field trip for the Easter break. You have different
views about the planning of this trip. Talk about the destination, accommodation and budget to spend.
You are fond of live music performances and a big fan of youth hostels where you can meet people from all over the
world. Try to convince the others that your choice is the best one.
Solo travelling is an option, although, for a lot of people, it is the only option.
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You are members of a cultural organisation and you are organising a field trip for the Easter break. You have
different views about the planning of this trip. Talk about the destination, accommodation and budget to spend.
You adore cuisine and gastronomy. You want to stay in a lovely, cosy hotel in the city centre. Try to convince the
others that your choice is the best one.
In our society, a lot of people do sport to keep fit, but also to socialise.
Have you ever taken up a sport but you had to give it up? Why?
Which sports are the most popular in your country?
Do you think sports are fairly represented on TV?
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Due to a rise in crime, the police have announced plans to install security systems which include the registering of
teenagers’ mobile phones on police GPS systems, CCTV cameras, speed cameras and the monitoring of telephone
calls and internet. You are a police officer attending a council meeting to express your feelings and views on the
matter.
You are going to talk and give your opinion about social media.
Do you have a Facebook, Twitter or Instagram account? What do you use them for?
Are you concerned about privacy on social media?
Do you think it has a negative or a positive impact on society? Why?
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Due to a rise in crime, the police have announced plans to install security systems which include the registering of
teenagers’ mobile phones on police GPS systems, CCTV cameras, speed cameras and the monitoring of telephone
calls and internet. You are a teenager attending a council meeting to express your feelings and views on the matter.
You are going to talk about the difficulty of balancing family and career.
How do parents manage to work and spend time with their families? Do you know anyone in that situation?
Do you think that companies and administrations are good facilitators?
What should they do in order to help employees?
These images are here to help you but you don’t need to interpret them or use them to accomplish this task.
Due to a rise in crime, the police have announced plans to install security systems which include the registering of
teenagers’ mobile phones on police GPS systems, CCTV cameras, speed cameras and the monitoring of telephone
calls and internet. You are a local resident attending a council meeting to express your feelings and views on the
matter.