examen tipo b2 (ii)

8/12/2019 Examen Tipo b2 (II)

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COMPRENSIN ESCRITA

Lea los siguientes textos y responda a las siguientes preguntas. Para recibir la mencin

Apto deber obtener un 60% de respuestas correctas.TEXTO 1 : AN UNUSUAL PROPOSAL

Va Vd. A leer un extracto de una novela. Para las preguntas 1-8, elija la respuesta (A, B, C oD) que crea que mejor se ajusta al texto.

On the very last day of a bad year, I was leaning against a pillar in the Baltimore railwaystation, waiting to catch the 10:10 to Philadelphia. There were a lot more people waiting than I hadexpected. That airy, light, clean, polished feeling I generally got in the station had been lost.Elderly couples with matching luggage stuffed the benches, and swarms of college kids littered thefloor with their bags.

A grey-haired man was walking around speaking to different strangers one by one. Well-off,you could tell: tanned skin, nice sweater, soft, beige car-coat. He went up to a woman sitting aloneand asked her a question. Then he came over to a girl standing near me. She had long blond hair,and I had been thinking I wouldnt mind talking to her myself. The man said, Would you by anychance be travelling to Philadelphia?

Well, northbound, yes, she said.But to Philadelphia?No, New York, but Ill be Thanks, anyway, he said, and he moved toward the next bench.Now he had my full attention. Maam, I heard him ask an old lady, are you travelling to

Philadelphia?. When the woman told him, Wilmington, he didnt say a thing, just marched ondown the row to one of the matched-luggage couples. I straightened up from my pillar and driftedcloser, looking toward the platform as if I had my mind on the train.

Well, I was going to Philadelphia. He could have asked me. I understood why he didnt, ofcourse. No doubt, I struck him as unreliable. He just glanced quickly at me and then swerved offtoward the bench at the other end of the waiting area. By now he was looking seriously stressed.Please! he said to a woman Reading a book. Tell me youre going to Philadelphia!

She lowered her book. She was thirtyish, maybe thirty-five older tan I was, anyhow. Aschool-teacher sort. Philadelphia? she said. Why, yes, I am.

Then could I ask you a favour?I stopped several feet away and frowned down at my left wrist. (Never mind that I dont own

a watch.) Even without looking. I could sense how she went on guard. The man must have sensedit too, because he said, Nothing too difficult, I promise! (line 28)

They were announcing my train now. People started moving toward Gate E, the oldercouples hauling their wheeled bags behind them like pig pets on leashes. Next I heard the mantalking. My daughters flying out this afternoon for a study year abroad, leaving from Philadelphia.So I put her on a train this morning, stopping for groceries afterwards, and came home to find mywife in a state. She hardly said hello to me. You see my daughterd forgotten her Passport. Shedtelephoned home from the station in Philadelphia; didnt know what to do next.

The woman clucked sympathetically. Id have kept quiet myself. Waited to find out where hewas heading with this. (line 36)

So I told her to stay put. Stay right there in the station, I said, and I would get somebodyhere to carry up her passport. A likely story! Why didnt he go himself, if this was such an emergency?Why dont you go yourself? the woman asked him.


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I cant leave my wife alone for that long. Shes in a wheelchair.This seemed like a pretty poor excuse, if you want my honest opinion. Also, it exceeded the

amount of bad luck that one family could expect. I let my eyes wander toward the two of them. Theman was holding a packet, not a plain envelope, which would have been the logical choice, butone of those padded envelopes the size of a paperback book. Aha! Padded! So you couldnt feelthe contents! And from where I stood, it looked to be stapled shut besides. Watch yourself, lady, Isaid silently.

TAREA TEXTO 2: Elija A, B, C o D:

1 What was the narrators impression of the station that morning?A People were making too much noise.B It was unusually busy.C There was a lot of rubbish on the ground.D The seating was inadequate.

2 Why does the narrator show an interest in the grey-haired stranger?A He was fascinated by the strangers questions.B He was anxious about the strangers destination.C He was jealous of the strangers appearance.D He was impressed by the strangers skill with people.

3 What does the writer mean by she went on guard in line 27?A The woman was employed by the railway company.B The woman was ready to call the police.C The woman was surprised by the mans attitude.

D The woman was cautious in her response.4 According to the stranger, how was his wife feeling when he got home?

A relieved to see himB annoyed by their daughters situationC upset about their daughters situationD worried about planning the best course of action

5 What does this refer to in line 36?A the storyB the passport

C the stationD the telephone call

6 When the narrator ha heard the strangers explanation, he feltA sympathetic towards the strangers daughterB willing to offer his assistanceC doubtful about the combination of eventsD confused by the story the stranger told

7 When the narrator sees the packet, he thinks that the woman shouldA remain on the platformB proceed carefullyC ask to check the contentsD co-operate with the man


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8 What do we learn about the narrators character from reading this extract?A He enjoys talking to strangers.B He has a strong sense of curiosity.C He has a kind-hearted attitude to people.D He interferes in the affairs of others.


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TAREA TEXTO 2: Elija una oracin (A-H) para cada uno de los huecos (9-15). Recuerde,sobra una.

A This idea always brings a smile to the F So much so that championshipsface of Mrs Lagasse, at 70 still an began to take place and a trophyexcellent player herself. called the Lord Pichenotte Cup was

created.

B Made of birchwood and mahogany, G Nonetheless, the day is not far offeach weighs 12kg and is 1cm thick. when the brothers garage will be

home to a luxury Mercedes ratherthan a saw and piles of wood.

C Pichenotte, which can be played bytwo to four people, is clearly a game of skill.

H Curious as to how great the interestmight be, one night the brothers took

D But Grandpas pichenotte board, which one of Daves new game boards tohed made out of old wooden food crates, a sports bar in Santa Fe.was not forgotten and they continued toplay regularly.

E When people started asking about the

origins of the game, Dave decided todo some research.


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SOLUCIONES COMPRENSIN ESCRITA

1. B2. A3. D4. C5. A6. C7. B8. B

9. D10. H11. E12. C13. F14. B15. G


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COMPRENSIN ORAL Escuche las siguientes audiciones DOS VECES. Para poder recibir la mencin Aptodeber obtener un 60 % de respuestas correctas.

TAREA 1Escuchar gente hablando en ocho situaciones diferentes. Para las preguntas 1-8, elija larespuesta correcta (A, B o C).

1 You overhear a young man talking about his first job. How did he feel in his first job?A boredB confusedC enthusiastic

2 You hear a radio announcement about a dance company. What are listeners being invited to?A a showB a talkC a party

3 You overhear a woman talking to a man about something that happened to her. Who was she?A a pedestrianB a driverC a passenger

4 You hear a woman talking on the radio about her work making wildlife films. What is her mainpoint? A Being in the right place at the right time is a matter of luck.

B More time is spent planning than actually filming.C It is worthwhile spending time preparing.

TAREA 2Escuchar a cinco personas diferentes hablando de su trabajo en un barco de crucero.Para las preguntas 1-5, elija de la lista (A-F) lo que cada hablante dice de su trabajo. Utilicecada letra slo una vez. Hay una letra adicional que no necesita utilizar.

A One aspect of my job is less interesting than others.B My job involves planning for the unexpected. Speaker 1 _____C You have to be sociable to do my job. Speaker 2 _____D I dont like routine in my working life. Speaker 3 _____E Theres not much work to do during the day Speaker 4 _____F I provide passengers with a souvenir of their trip. Speaker 5 _____


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TAREA 3Escuchar una entrevista con un hombre llamado Stan Leach que est hablando dedeportes de aventuras. Para las preguntas 1-7, elija la opcin correcta (A, B o C).

1. Stan says that the best thing about walking is that you canA get fit by doing it.B please yourself how to do it.C do it on your own.

2. Stans opinion on scrambling is thatA people doing it may need to be accompanied.B it is unsuitable for beginners.C is more exciting than walking.

3. What did Stan discover when he went climbing?A It was not enjoyable.B It was harder than he expected.C It can be very frightening.

4. What does Stan say about mountain biking?A Britain is not the best place for it.

B It is more expensive in Britain than elsewhere.C It is the best where there are lots of downhill slopes.5. Stans advice on scuba diving is that

A most of the courses for it are good.B it is easier than it seems.C you should think carefully before trying it.

6. What is Stans view of skydiving?A It is surprisingly popular.

B It is best when done in teams.C Only certain types of people like it.

7. What does Stan say about canoeing?A You can do it in conditions that suit youB It is best at certain times of the year.C There are few places in Britain to do it.


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SOLUCIONES COMPRENSIN ORAL

TAREA 1

1 C2 B3 B4 C

TAREA 2

1 C2 D3 B

4 F5 A

TAREA 3

1 B2 A3 C4 A5 B6 A7 A


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EXPRESIN E INTERACCIN ESCRITA Lea atentamente los siguientes enunciados y realice las tareas de comprensin escrita.Para poder recibir la mencin de Apto deber obtener un 60% de respuestas correctas.

TAREA 1: PRODUCCIN ESCRITA (150-175 palabras): Relate una ancdota que le marcpositiva o negativamente en su vida.

TAREA 2: INTERACCIN ESCRITA (80-100 palabras): Escriba un e-mail solicitando seradmitido para el puesto que se anuncia ms abajo (apartado TAREA 1). Indique por quescribe el e-mail, su situacin actual, por qu est interesado en ese trabajo y por qu creeque sera un candidato adecuado para el puesto. Cierre el e-mail con una frmulaadecuada.

Full-time receptionist required

The Kensington Hotel requires receptionist to work full time. We hold concerts and shows at weekends. During thesummer months of July and August full availability is required as the hotel is usually full.

The post will involve:

Dealing with enquiries from the public politely and efficiently. Dealing with people both on the phone and in person. Working under pressure at busy times.

The successful applicant will need to be:

Reliable and punctual. Fluent in English and, at least, one foreign language. Knowledgeable about general management and accounting. Knowledgeable about computers at a users level. Enthusiastic about hotel management and customer service.


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EXPRESIN E INTERACCIN ORAL En esta tarea deber hablar sobre los temas que se le proponen. Deber obtener un 60% decompetencia oral.

TAREA 1: INTERACCIN ORAL

Discute con tu compaero sobre las siguientes preguntas y da tu opinion acerca de ellas:

1. What is more important having a high income, or job satisfaction?2. How important is job satisfaction to people in your country?3. What kinds are most likely to give people job satisfaction and why?4. Is it a good idea to keep changing careers? Why do some people do this?5. How important is work in your life? How easy is it for people to achieve a work-life balance

that suits them?

TAREA 2: PRODUCCIN ORAL

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a job with a high degree of responsibility.

What would be your ideal job? Why?

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