Modelos de SPEAKING APTIS GENERAL Ejercicios ceñidos al examen 2019 + TIPS WWW.SALONDEIDIOMAS.ES ATENCIÓN Este eBook es propiedad intelectual de Salón de Idiomas. Cualquier similitud con el examen oficial es meramente casual. Está prohibida la distribución de este eBook por alguien que no sea profesor de la academia. Es material gratuito para suscriptores y alumnos de Salón de Idiomas, por lo que está prohibida su venta. No te dejes engañar. WWW.SALONDEIDIOMAS.ES KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES IS THE DOORWAY TO WISDOM. ROGER BACON WWW.SALONDEIDIOMAS.ES Index INTRODUCTION...............................................................5 SPEAKING 1....................................................................7 SPEAKING 2....................................................................9 SPEAKING 3....................................................................11 SPEAKING 4....................................................................13 SPEAKING 5.....................................................................15 SPEAKING 6.....................................................................17 SPEAKING 7.....................................................................19 TIPS & TRICKS..................................................................21 HABILITACIÓN LINGÜÍSTICA CON APTIS................................23 Introduction Before you start, there are some things we think you shoud know about the Aptis General exam. El examen de Aptis General tiene 5 pruebas: Speaking, Writing, Grammar & Vocabulary, Reading y Listening. Cada una consta de 4 partes: Speaking (4 partes y 12 minutos) Escucha atentamente las instrucciones y habla claramente por el micrófono cuando escuches la señal. Cada parte de la prueba aparecerá automáticamente. Task 1: Deberás responder a 3 preguntas cortas sobre ti y tendrás 30 segundos para contestar a cada pregunta. Task 2: Deberás describir una imagen y contestar dos preguntas relacionadas con ella. Tendrás 45 segundos para cada respuesta. Task 3: Deberás comparar dos imágenes y responder dos preguntas relacionadas con las fotografías. Tendrás 45 segundos para cada respuesta. Task 4: Se mostrará una fotografía y tendrás que contestar 3 preguntas sobre ella, todas al mismo tiempo. Tendrás 1 minuto para preparar tu respuesta y 2 minutos para responder. Writing (4 partes y 50 minutos) Task 1: Deberás escribir respuestas cortas y responder de 1 a 5 palabras, en 3 minutos. Task 2: Completa un formulario en 7 minutos. Deberás escribir entre 20 y 30 palabras. Task 3: Deberás redactar mensajes de chats de cualquier club o foro que te indiquen. Tienes que escribir entre 30 y 40 palabras para contestar, en un tiempo aproximado de 10 min. Task 4: A) Escribirás un e-mail a un amigo y tendrás que expresar cómo te sientes acerca de una situación indicada. Tendrás que escribir 50 palabras en 10 minutos. B) Tendrás que escribir un e-mail al presidente de una asociación o club indicado y deberás expresar cómo te sientes acerca de la situación, así como sugerir mejoras al servicio. En este task escribirás entre 120 y 150 palabras en 20 minutos. Grammar & Vocabulary (2 secciones y 25 minutos) Grammar: Deberás responder un test de 25 preguntas. Vocabulary: 25 preguntas en 5 ejercicios distintos. Esta parte es una prueba de sinónimos. Task 1. Selecciona una palabra de la lista que tenga el significado más similar a la palabra que te dan a la izquierda. Task 2. Completa cada definición utilizando una palabra de la tabla. Task 3. Deberás elegir una palabra de la tabla para completar cada frase. Task 4. Selecciona una palabra de la lista que tenga el significado más similar a la palabra de la izquierda. Task 5. Selecciona la palabra de la lista que sea la más utilizada en relación con una palabra de la izquierda. 5 Reading (4 partes y 30 minutos en total) ask 1. Elige una palabra de la lista que se ofrece para cada hueco. Task 2. Ordena las frases para hacer una historia. Task 3. Lee el texto y completa cada hueco con una palabra de la lista. Task 4. Lee los párrafos y elige un título de la tabla para cada párrafo. T Listening (25 grabaciones cortas y 56 minutos para completar la prueba) Puedes escuchar cada grabación solo 2 veces. En cada una te harán una pregunta con respuesta de opción múltiple. 6 SPEAKING 1 Part 1: Welcome to the Aptis speaking test. In this part I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your interest. You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question. Begin speaking when you hear this sound (BEEP). What do you usually do at the weekends? (BEEP) What did you wear yesterday? (BEEP) Do you prefer formal or informal clothes? Why? (BEEP) Part 2: In this part I am going to ask you to describe a picture. Then I will ask you two more questions about it. You’ll have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound (BEEP). Can you describe this picture in detail for me? (BEEP). What do you think about the education system of your country? Why? (BEEP) What would be the best way to educate and teach children? (BEEP) 7 SPEAKING 1 Part 3: In this part I am going to ask you to compare two pictures and I will then ask you two questions about them. You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound (BEEP). Compare the pictures. Which situation do you prefer? Why? Do you believe young people nowadays are different to some years ago? Part 4: In this part, I am going to show you a picture and ask you 3 questions. You will have one minute to think about your answers before you start speaking. You will have two minutes to answer all three questions. Begin speaking when you hear this sound (BEEP). Look at the photograph. (10 seconds to look) Tell me about a time you were hooked on a TV series. How did you feel? What was it about? Do you think people usually get more excited when they read a book or when they watch a film? You will have one minute to think about your answers, you may make notes if you wish. You now have 2 minutes to answer all 3 questions. (BEEP) 8 SPEAKING 2 Part 1: Welcome to the Aptis speaking test. In this part I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your interest. You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Please tell me about your grandparents. What do you like to do when you are at home? What is your family’s favourite activity? Part 2: In this part I am going to ask you to describe a picture. Then I will ask you some more questions about it. You’ll have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Describe this photo. Tell me how you and your family usually spend free time together. Do you think today’s parents should spend more quality time with their children and why? 9 SPEAKING 2 Part 3: In this part I am going to ask you to compare two pictures and I will then ask you some questions about them. You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Compare the pictures What do these two families have in common? How does family harmony influence a child’s behaviour? Part 4: In this part, I am going to show you a picture and ask you 3 questions. You will have one minute to think about your answers before you start speaking. You will have two minutes to answer all three questions. Begin speaking when you hear this sound (BEEP). Look at the photograph. (10 seconds to look) Tell me about a family day activity you have participated in. How did you feel? What benefits can you get from family day activities? You will have one minute to think about your answers, you may make notes if you wish… You now have 2 minutes to answer all 3 questions. (BEEP) 10 SPEAKING 3 Part 1: Welcome to the Aptis speaking test. In this part I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your interest. You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Tell me about a film you really liked. What did you do on your last birthday? Do you have any pets? Part 2: In this part I am going to ask you to describe a picture. Then I will ask you two more questions about it. You’ll have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Describe this photo. Have you ever worked when you were a child? To what extent does the food industry influence our societies? 11 SPEAKING 3 Part 3: In this part I am going to ask you to compare two pictures and I will then ask you some questions about them. You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Compare the pictures What do you think of youngsters who are involved in dangerous activities? What could parents do to help their children spend time wisely? Part 4: In this part, I am going to show you a picture and ask you 3 questions. You will have one minute to think about your answers before you start speaking. You will have two minutes to answer all three questions. Begin speaking when you hear this sound (BEEP). Look at the photograph. (10 seconds to look) Tell me about a time when you went at a campfire. How did you feel? What do you think of campfire activities? You will have one minute to think about your answers, you may make notes if you wish… You now have 2 minutes to answer all 3 questions. (BEEP) 12 SPEAKING 4 Part 1: Welcome to the Aptis speaking test. In this part I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your interest. You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Tell me about your favourite dish. What is your daily routine? Tell me about your city. Part 2: In this part I am going to ask you to describe a picture. Then I will ask you two more questions about it. You’ll have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Describe the picture. What does healthy eating mean to you? How important is it for people from your country to be healthy? 13 SPEAKING 4 Part 3: In this part I am going to ask you to compare two pictures and I will then ask you some questions about them. You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Tell me what you see in both pictures. What would it be like to work in these two pictures? Which one do you think is more difficult to do? Part 4: In this part, I am going to show you a picture and ask you 3 questions. You will have one minute to think about your answers before you start speaking. You will have two minutes to answer all three questions. Begin speaking when you hear this sound (BEEP). Look at the photograph. (10 seconds to look) What was the first game you ever played? Where and when did you play it? How did you feel when playing? To what exent do you believe video games have an impact on the youth? You will have one minute to think about your answers, you may make notes if you wish… You now have 2 minutes to answer all 3 questions. (BEEP) 14 SPEAKING 5 Part 1: Welcome to the Aptis speaking test. In this part I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your interest. You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Tell me about the last time you had a big feast. What is your favourite food? Tell me about the food that you do not like. Why? Part 2: In this part I am going to ask you to describe a picture. Then I will ask you two more questions about it. You’ll have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Describe this picture. What kinds of food are not good for our health? What should we do to keep healthy? 15 SPEAKING 5 Part 3: In this part I am going to ask you to compare two pictures and I will then ask you two questions about them. You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Compare these pictures. What are the benefits of cycling? Why do youngsters prefer to stay indoors? Part 4: In this part, I am going to show you a picture and ask you 3 questions. You will have one minute to think about your answers before you start speaking. You will have two minutes to answer all three questions. Begin speaking when you hear this sound (BEEP). Look at the photograph. (10 seconds to look) What do you feel about unhealthy habits? What disadvantages would overweight experience if they do not control their weight? What advice would you give to a friend who likes junk food? You will have one minute to think about your answers, you may make notes if you wish… You now have 2 minutes to answer all 3 questions. (BEEP) 16 SPEAKING 6 Part 1: Welcome to the Aptis speaking test. In this part I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your interest. You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Tell me about a board game you really liked. Tell me about a festival or celebration in Spain. What did you get on your last birthday? Part 2: In this part I am going to ask you to describe a picture. Then I will ask you two more questions about it. You’ll have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Describe this picture. Did you have pets as a child? Which animals make the best pets? Why? 17 SPEAKING 6 Part 3: In this part I am going to ask you to compare two pictures and I will then ask you two questions about them. You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Tell me what you see in the two pictures. What free time activities could you do in these two places? Which of these two places would be better to enjoy yourself? Why? Part 4: In this part, I am going to show you a picture and ask you 3 questions. You will have one minute to think about your answers before you start speaking. You will have two minutes to answer all three questions. Begin speaking when you hear this sound (BEEP). Look at the photograph. (10 seconds to look) Tell me about a time when you laughed a lot. Describe your feelings. How could people be happier nowadays? You will have one minute to think about your answers, you may make notes if you wish… You now have 2 minutes to answer all 3 questions. (BEEP) 12 SPEAKING 7 Part 1: Welcome to the Aptis speaking test. In this part I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your interest. You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Please tell me about weddings in your country. Tell me about the last time you attended a wedding. Tell me about an aspect of a wedding that you enjoyed. Part 2: In this part I am going to ask you to describe a picture. Then I will ask you two more questions about it. You’ll have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Describe this picture. Do you like to attend weddings? Why? Why do some people feel excited to attend weddings? 18 SPEAKING 7 Part 3: In this part I am going to ask you to compare two pictures and I will then ask you two questions about them. You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. Tell me what you see in both pictures. Which of these two pictures do you find funnier? Why? Which of these two photos do you believe people in your country would chose? Why? Part 4: In this part, I am going to show you a picture and ask you 3 questions. You will have one minute to think about your answers before you start speaking. You will have two minutes to answer all three questions. Begin speaking when you hear this sound (BEEP). Look at the photograph. (10 seconds to look) Have you ever commuted to work by bike? How did you feel? (if yes) / How would it be commuting by bike? (if not) How do you think commuting will be in 10 years in your country? You will have one minute to think about your answers, you may make notes if you wish… You now have 2 minutes to answer all 3 questions. (BEEP) 19 IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE! WWW.SALONDEIDIOMAS.ES TIPS & TRICKS SPEAKING TIPS Y TRUCOS PARA SPEAKING IMPORTANTE: Cuando practiques... 1. Utiliza un cronómetro para poder determinar el tiempo en tus respuestas. 2. Establece una estructura definida para contestar al tipo de preguntas que se hacen, a continuación te daremos algunos trucos. 3. Mejora el vocabulario para poder reducir las repeticiones y pausas. En el blog de Salón de Idiomas encontrarás material para estudiar preposiciones, phrasal verbs, idioms, collocations, adjetivos y adverbios. 4. Utiliza conectores: En lugar de "because", mejor usa "since" o "provided that", así como expresiones idiomáticas tal como "piece of cake" (pan comido) para destacar en tus respuestas. DESCRIPCIÓN DE IMÁGENES EN EL SPEAKING Empieza con una descripción general de la imagen y deja al final los detalles. Sigue estas pautas para poder tener un buen speaking en el APTIS. Frases que puedes utilizar al iniciar con la descripción: This is a picture of … There are … on the right/left … Para suponer situaciones acerca de la imagen: It must be … On the left/right … it might be + ing It seem to be… Para hablar de una impresión personal sobre la imagen: It reminds me of... I like this picture... 21 TIPS & TRICKS SPEAKING PREGUNTAS QUE PIDEN TU OPINIÓN Para esta clase de preguntas es importante empezar con frases como: I think/believe that… Personally… Para hablar de tu propia experiencia: For me, the most important thing is to ... Personally, I would prefer ... DESCRIBIR Y COMPARAR IMÁGENES Para decir lo que tienen en común: Both pictures show/have... There is/are... in both pictures… Contrastar las imágenes: There are several differences... The picture on the right shows... whereas, the picture on the left... Para destacar las diferencias: The main difference between the pictures is… After looking at these images, the biggest difference is …. PREGUNTAS SOBRE TU EXPERIENCIA PERSONAL En la última parte tendrás una nueva imagen para “describir”, pero no se trata de hablar sólo de la fotografía, tal como se hace en la preguntas anteriores. En esta sección tendrás que hablar de tus emociones y experiencias a partir de la foto. Recuerda utilizar adjetivos que expresen sentimientos. Aquí tienes una lista de opciones: Happy – Feliz Glad – Contento Joyful – Alegre Interested – Interesado/a Proud – Orgulloso/a Powerful – Poderoso/a, influyente Optimistic – Entusiasta, optimista Scared – Asustado Fearful – Miedoso, temeroso Frightened – Aterrado Alarmed – Alarmado, asustado Spooked – Asustado, espantado Encontrarás más consejos sobre el Speaking de Aptis General en nuestro canal de YouTube: Salón de Idiomas y más vocabulario en nuestros blogs de salondeidiomas.es y salondeidiomas.wordpress.es 22 HABILITACIÓN LINGÜÍSTICA APTIS APTIS GENERAL Actualmente el Aptis General es una de las opciones de habilitación lingüística y validación de nivel de inglés más reconocida a escala nacional. Aptis General reconocimiento nacional. Más de una cincuentena de instituciones entre educativas y laborales se sirven del Aptis General entre sus requisitos de aceptación de candidatos. Actualmente el modelo básico acredita niveles desde A1-A2 hasta, en algunos casos, el C1 que pueda requerirse para la habilitación en determinadas comunidades. Por el momento la mayoría de las CC.AA. permiten habilitarse con un B2 que se logra de manera sencilla con este Aptis General. Más allá, para generalizar los niveles C1 y C2 queda como opción especial el modelo Aptis Advanced. RECONOCIMIENTO DEL APTIS VALIDEZ EN 17 COMUNIDADES Galicia Asturias Cantabria País Vasco Navarra Cataluña La Rioja Castilla y León Madrid Castilla-La Mancha Aragón Valencia Baleares Extremadura Andalucía Murcia Islas Canarias El reconocimiento Aptis General es bastante amplio, como podemos ver. Así que, si estás pensándolo, péganos un toque (910326282) y te informamos de todo: convocatorias, requisitos para las oposiciones, cursos de preparación presenciales en Madrid u online en cualquier parte de España. 23
