Junta de Andalucía

Consejería de Educación y Deporte

Pruebas Específicas de Certificación 2020/2021

Comprensión de Textos Orales
NIVEL C2 | INGLÉS

Apellidos: ............................................................................................................................................................
Nombre: ..............................................................................................................................................................
 Alumno/a OFICIAL del grupo: .......................................................................................................
Indica el nombre de tu profesor/a-tutor/a: ...........................................................................
 Alumno/a LIBRE.

INSTRUCCIONES
 Duración máxima: 45 minutos.
 Esta prueba consta de tres tareas:
o En la Tarea 1 tendrás que identificar las ideas generales del texto.
o En la Tarea 2 tendrás que entender las ideas principales del texto.
o En la Tarea 3 tendrás que comprender los detalles importantes de un texto.
 En cada tarea obtendrás: 1 punto por cada respuesta correcta; 0 puntos por cada respuesta incorrecta
o no dada.
 Solo se admitirán respuestas escritas con bolígrafo azul o negro.
 Por favor, no escribas en los espacios sombreados destinados a la calificación de las tareas.

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TASK 1
You will listen to an extract from a podcast about Colombia’s hippo problem. Follow the instructions
of the recording and answer questions 1 – 6 by choosing the correct option (a, b, or c). Item 0 is
an example. Extract 0 is an example. You will get 1 point per correct answer. You will hear the
recording TWICE.

COLOMBIA’S HIPPO PROBLEM

ANSWER

0. In the 1980s, Pablo Escobar decided to collect exotic animals because...

A. he had a keen interest in the wildlife of sub-Saharan Africa.
B. he wanted to open a zoo as a financial investment. A 
C. he intended to emulate the story of Noah's Ark.
.

1. Animal Balance is an NGO focusing on...

A. limiting the size of animal populations without killing them.
B. freeing animals that have been smuggled into the country.
C. relocating rescued animals to different zoos around the country.

2. After his passing, Escobar's hippos were not relocated because...

A. their dimensions prevented them from being moved safely.
B. they were intended to breed to reach a population of 80-100 specimens.
C. were donated to a hippopotamus park that attracts tourists.

3. Clifford's team’s research aims to...

A. diminish the bad reputation of the hippopotamus.
B. control the hippopotamus population outside Escobar's property.
C. declare the hippopotamus as an invasive species in Colombia.

4. The presence of hippopotami in the Magdalena River Basin has...

A. reduced the number of nocturnal interlopers from neighbouring villages.
B. brought an end to the illegal fishing that once existed.
C. increased the areas officially declared as lush Colombian lowlands.

5. The model developed by Jonathan Shurin predicts that the available habitat for these
hippopotami...
A. can potentially support a maximum of two thousand individuals.
B. is likely to spread to the Amazon river basin.
C. has suffered a decrease in algae which will turn the water toxic.

6. Of the measures taken to date, local people are most supportive of:
A. culling the hippos with the help of the armed forces.
B. legalize the sport hunting of hippopotami.
C. controlling their population with a sterilizing chemical.

MARK /6
Source: www.npr.org
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TASK 2
You will hear 10 extracts of a video featuring clinical psychologist Dr. Ali Mattu. For headings B to
M, write in the box the number of the extract (1 to 10) which is best summarized by that heading.
There are TWO extra headings which you do NOT need to use. Write only ONE number in each box.
You will get 1 mark point correct answer. You will hear the recording TWICE.

BEING A PSYCHOTHERAPIST
. ANSWER

A. Mental health care should be approached with a humble mindset. 0 

An unintended consequence of the therapists' work is that they may come to
B.
question their own principles.
The guidance of fellow practitioners is both pleasant and helpful in overcoming
C.
difficult moments.
Admitting one's mistakes and setbacks can provide opportunities for
D.
professional growth.
Psychology is a relevant field of work because it helps people to cope with
E.
difficulties.
There are rivalries between therapists who hold different credentials and whose
F.
academic backgrounds differ.

G. The expertise of therapists is largely dependent on their postgraduate studies.

Diversifying the type of services provided by the therapist might be a smart

H.
way to get additional income.

I. It could be an exhausting job which requires being emotionally prepared.

J. Therapists' salaries depend on the number of patients they see per week.

Artificial intelligence has a great potential to deliver mental health care to the
K.
more disadvantaged.
Therapists have full autonomy to determine the type of treatment to be
L.
implemented in their practice.
Individualised treatments conducted face-to-face are the best bet for the future
M.
of psychotherapy.

MARK / 10

Source: www.youtube.com
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TASK 3
You will hear an Australian legal expert talking about visa options. For gaps 1 to 10, write the exact
word you hear. Each gap should be completed with ONE WORD. Please, be advised that the text
below is not a direct transcription of the audio. Number 0 is an example. You will hear the recording
twice. You will get 1 point per correct answer.

AUSTRALIAN VISAS EXPLAINED

ANSWER
0. Getting to Australia on a visitor visa isn’t difficult, but [ 0 . . . ] permanent residency takes
very careful planning. 0. GAINING 
Within skilled visas alone there are several visas that you might be
1.
[ 1 . . . ] for, each with different requirements.
The 180 visa
2.
It is done without a third [ 2 . . . ] , such as a sponsoring employer or
family in Australia.
Alongside [ 3 . . . ] competition, the score to be offered a place has 3.
soared.
The 190 visa

Regions place tougher standards on certain occupations and give 4.

special [ 4 . . . ] or preference to those who have graduated from
that state.
The 491 visa
5.
There are employer sponsored visas that grant you permanent
residency [ 5 . . . ] .
6.
Unfortunately, there's no [ 6 . . . ] to help you to figure out which
visa you should apply for.
7.
However, there are guidelines as how you can [ 7 . . . ] your search.

Each skilled and employer sponsored visa [ 8 . . . ] has a catalogue 8.

of short- listed occupations.

Knowing which visas you might be eligible for [ 9 . . . ] down your 9.

search immensely.

Be aware of your rights and don't compromise yourself for the 10.
[ 1 0 . . . ] of a visa.

MARK / 10
Source: www.youtube.com