COMPRENSIÓN ESCRITA

Lea los siguientes textos y responda a las siguientes preguntas. Para recibir la mención
“Apto” deberá obtener un 60% de respuestas correctas.

TEXTO 1: THE LONDON JOB CENTRE

DO YOU WANT AN EXCITING JOB? CHECK THESE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES…

A. Walk the World needs an experienced traveller to organize walking tours for families,
schools and college groups. The job is for two years and involves short trips abroad to find
walking routes suitable for different levels of fitness. A knowledge of languages would be an
advantage.
B. Gordon Trips need an employee to help organize European tours. Foreign travel is not in
the job description, but you will have contact by email and telephone with clients, so you
must speak French or Spanish or German. We work on Saturdays in the summer months.
C. Super Travel is developing its Asian adventure team and is looking for a team leader to
cover the summer months. We will give you training in climbing and trekking, but you must
have excellent swimming skills. Some experience of working with different age groups is
essential.
D. Life of Adventure Publishers urgently needs a reporter with experience of deep-sea
photography to join its team in Jamaica. The job is for the summer and we offer all the
equipment and comfortable accommodation for a family group if requested. Excellent salary
and free weekends.
E. World Wildlife, the designer of group wildlife holidays around the world, requires a tour
guide. You must have knowledge of animals, be a real team player and be able to speak at
least one foreign language. No previous experience as a tour guide needed. The job starts
in three weeks’ time.
F. Global Tourism is looking for two people with an excellent command of Spanish and
English to accompany groups of English-speaking tourists on whale-watching trips to
South-America. You must be fit and a good swimmer. These are one-year jobs starting next
summer.
G. Worldwide Magazine is looking for a travel writer to cover Central and West Africa, starting
immediately. The job is mostly based in our central office, but you must be willing to spend
at least two weeks a month travelling. Previous experience of journalism is essential.
H. Kanco Expeditions is looking for leaders for its Latin American tours. You must have a
driving licence and a basic knowledge of Spanish. The job will require you to spend up to
six months a year in Central and South America. Extensive travel experience is not
essential.
TAREA TEXTO 1:

Las siguientes personas quieren encontrar un trabajo que esté relacionado con viajar.
Decide qué trabajo de los descritos en el texto sería el más adecuado para cada una de las
personas. Escribe la letra correcta (A-H):

1. Carl used to work as a reporter. He wants a job which involves travelling and also writing
about his experiences. He does not mind spending long periods abroad and he could start
tomorrow. _____
2. Debbie has a degree in zoology and wants a job where she can use that knowledge and
also travel. She works well with other people and speaks German. She is not keen on
sports. ____
3. Pedro is looking for an exciting summer job where he can learn new skills. He was trained
as a deep-sea diver and has taken groups of children and adults on diving trips. ____
4. Jackie wants a job that will allow her to spend several months abroad. She can hold a
simple conversation in Spanish and French. She used to take London tourists sightseeing
in her own car. ______
5. Clara is a tourist guide, but now she has a small child and she wants a job which does not
require her to travel abroad. She speaks Spanish and she is willing to work at weekends.
 TEXTO 2: NEW ZEALAND ADVENTURES

DO YOU WANT TO SEE THE BEAUTY OF NEW ZEALAND AND HAVE AN

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE? THEN CHOOSE ONE OF THESE PROGRAMMES…

PROGRAMME 1:

Nature in New Zealand

New Zealand’s native wildlife is unique and this programme covers a large area, so in six days,
many sites can be visited and a lot can be seen. Participants need to have a medium level of
fitness and be able to walk for at least two hours at a time during a normal six-hour trek.
The native forests are home to unique bird life. Participants in this programme will not only learn
about projects to improve the area for the birds but they will also have an opportunity to work on
the projects, helped by local scientific researchers.
Participants will stay with local New Zealanders who have deep knowledge of the natural
environment and who will give them a bed for the night and breakfast in their homes. During the
course of the programme, there will also be a walk through native forest on an overnight guided
trip, staying in basic but comfortable bush cabins built in the forest.

PROGRAMME 2:

Wild New Zealand

New Zealand has sharp contrasts in its geography, and this programme focuses on the wild
landscape of an area which is little known outside of New Zealand: the Wellington and Wararaipa
regions. Here participants will leave the main path and take part in some exciting activities to get
closer to nature. Depending on the weather, the programme will include white water rafting,
visiting caves and mountain walks. Most of the places visited are very rough, wet and muddy.
Waterproof jackets and strong boots are essential items which cannot be bought locally.

Application process

1. Complete and send us the application form. Upon receipt of the form we will check the
availability we have for the programme you have chose. We will then either email you a
letter of acceptance or suggest other available programmes.
2. Decision point: Once you have read through the letter of acceptance, it is time to pay your
deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note that we will return your deposit
if you decide not to go after all.
3. When you have paid your deposit, we will send you an eight-page booklet with further
details about the programme you have chosen, including the arrangements to welcome you
on arrival. The full programme fee covers airport pick up, accommodation, meals and
guiding and needs to be paid to us eight weeks before you start the programme. You will
need to pay for other costs, such as taxes, and to arrange your own travel insurance for the
whole of your journey, as we do not provide that service.
TAREA TEXTO 2:

Diga si las siguientes frases son verdaderas (V) o falsas (F):

1. Programme 1 requires the ability to walk without stopping for no less than two hours.
2. In Programme 1, you can take part in research to improve conditions for local birds.
3. In Programme 1, you can choose between accommodation in people’s houses or in forest
cabins.
4. In Programme 2, you will visit an area that New Zealand people do not know.
5. All activities in Programme 2 will take place whatever the weather conditions.
6. For Programme 2, participants must bring waterproof equipment with them.
7. You should send the application form after you have checked that there is a place available
for you.
8. After you have paid the deposit, you get your money back if you cancel your booking.
9. You must pay your programme fee no later than the day you arrive in New Zealand.
10. The programme organizers can get travel insurance for you at an additional cost.
 SOLUCIONES COMPRENSIÓN ESCRITA

TAREA TEXTO 1:

1. G
2. E
3. C
4. H
5. B

TAREA TEXTO 2:

1. V
2. V
3. F
4. F
5. F
6. V
7. F
8. V
9. V
10. F
 COMPRENSIÓN ORAL
Escuche las siguientes audiciones DOS VECES. Para poder recibir la mención “Apto”
deberá obtener un 60 % de respuestas correctas.

AUDICIÓN 1:

Escuche a Rita hablando con su amiga sobre una fiesta. Señale la respuesta correcta:

1. Where is the market?

A. in North Street
B. in Hill Street
C. in Wood Street

2. How did Rita travel?

A. by taxi
B. by bus
C. by bycicle

3. What did Rita buy?

A. a book
B. a music CD
C. a film on video

4. How much did she spend?

A. 3.50 pounds
B. 4.50 pounds
C. 7.50 pounds

5. Who did she meet?

A. her cousin
B. her neighbour
C. her dentist

AUDICIÓN 2:

Va a escuchar a un guía turístico hablando con un grupo de personas sobre una excursión
al campo. Complete la información que falta:

Morning programme
• breakfast at 8.30
• meet in (6) ________________
• bus leaves at (7) ____________________
• picnic lunch in the (8) ___________________
Afternoon programme
Choice of activities:
• hill walk
• visit to a (9) _______________ or a farm
• swim or take a trip by (10) ___________________
What to bring:
• a warm jacket
• a (11) _____________________
 SOLUCIONES COMPRENSIÓN ORAL

1. B
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. B

6. 9:00
7. 9:15
8. 12:30
9. village
10. boat
11. a hat
 EXPRESIÓN E INTERACCIÓN ESCRITA

Lea atentamente los siguientes enunciados y realice las tareas de comprensión escrita.
Para poder recibir la mención de “Apto” deberá obtener un 60% de respuestas correctas.

TAREA 1: USO DEL IDIOMA

Lea el texto y rellene los huecos (del 1 al 10) con la palabra correcta (a, b, c o d).
Although doctors have been warning about the dangers of cigarettes (1) _____ over
fifty years, the number of people who smoke is still disturbingly high. These people are
not (2) _____; they do worry (3) _____ their health; they know the risks they are (4)
_____ with their lives. They also realise how much money they are (5) _____ on
cigarettes, yet they still find it almost impossible to give them (6) _____.
Smoking is also much more socially unacceptable now. Many people (7) _____ to
others smoking in public places – I personally can’t (8) _____ sitting next to a smoker in
a restaurant, and I just don’t go into (9) _____ bars anymore because I know what the
air will be like. But we have to remember that most smokers do want to stop. Instead of
criticizing them, perhaps we should give them a (10) _____.

(1) a) from b) for c) since d) during

(2) a) ridiculous b) silly c) senseless d) childish
(3) a) about b) over c) with d) around
(4) a) doing b) making c) having d) taking
(5) a) earning b) making c) wasting d) saving
(6) a) in b) up c) out d) to
(7) a) oppose b) protest c) object d) disagree
(8) a) let b) stand c) allow d) like
(9) a) crowded b) blocked c) filled d) solid
(10) a) help b) support c) hold d) hand
TAREA 2: PRODUCCIÓN

Vas a participar en un concurso llamado “Mi ciudad natal”(“My childhood hometown”).

Describe tu ciudad o pueblo natal cuando eras niño/a. Incluye lo siguiente y emplea 70
palabras aproximadamente.

Location.
• Public Transport
• Nightlife
• Leisure & Entertainment
• Weather
• Culture and Traditions

TAREA 3: INTERACCIÓN

Eres un estudiante universitario. Has visto este anuncio de trabajo de una empresa que
organiza deportes y actividades sociales en una escuela de idiomas en Oxford durante las
vacaciones de verano. Quieres solicitar un puesto de trabajo. Escribe una carta para
solicitar un trabajo. Da información sobre lo siguiente:

• why you think you would be good at the job

• what you are currently doing
• your relevant experience and qualifications
• your university holiday dates
• the name of one referee

Escribe en torno a 70 palabras.

 SOLUCIONES EXPRESIÓN ESCRITA

TAREA 1: USO DEL IDIOMA

1. B
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. D
 EXPRESIÓN E INTERACCIÓN ORAL

En esta tarea deberá hablar sobre los temas que se le proponen. Deberá obtener un 60% de
competencia oral.

TAREA 1: PRODUCCIÓN ORAL

Responda a las siguientes preguntas:

1. Do you regularly use a computer? For work? For communication? For games?
2. Do you enjoy computers or are they a necessary evil?
3. English is the international language of computing, do you think this will change?
4. What annoys you about computers?
5. Is the internet a good thing? Why?
6. Is the internet dangerous? How?
7. Will everyone in the world soon be on the internet?
8. Will the internet completely replace TV, cinema, letters, etc?

TAREA 2: INTERACCIÓN ORAL

Mantén el siguiente diálogo con tu compañero.

You are having a weekend break at a hotel in Las Vegas. There are some problems with your
room. Look at the list below and make requests to the hotel receptionist. If you are not satisfied
ask to see the manager.

• There is no water in the minibar.

• There is no toilet paper in the bathroom
• It is very cold in the room