What it is: Same format as SL, but the recordings are longer and denser. 3 recordings, each twice. 25 marks, about 1 hour.
The 5 question types: Each one has its own lesson in 5.2.
| Question type | What you do |
|---|---|
| Multiple choice | choose A, B or C |
| True sentences | tick the true ones |
| Who says what? | tick the speaker (or both) |
| Gap-fill | write max. 3 words |
| Short answer | write a few words |
- Vas a escuchar…
- you are going to hear… (starts every recording)
- una entrevista
- interview
- un pódcast
- podcast
- una conversación
- conversation
- un programa de radio
- radio show
- la grabación
- the recording
Remember: Most answers are a letter or a few words. Never full sentences.
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Every recording, three steps
Before: read the questions
Know what to listen for.
1st listen: the general idea
Who speaks, and about what?
2nd listen: the details
Write or tick, then check nothing is blank.
Read → Listen → Check
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Vas a escuchar a Tomás, que habla de su voluntariado.
- ¿Por qué empezó Tomás a hacer voluntariado? A. Porque una profesora se lo pidió. B. Para conocer a gente nueva. C. Para su currículum.
Mucha gente cree que hago voluntariado para tener un buen currículum, pero la verdad es otra. Me mudé a esta ciudad hace un año y no conocía a nadie. Una profesora me habló del banco de alimentos del barrio y decidí probar. Allí he conocido a mis mejores amigos, y eso, para mí, vale mucho más que cualquier diploma.
Many people think I volunteer to have a good CV, but the truth is different. I moved to this city a year ago and didn't know anyone. A teacher told me about the neighbourhood food bank and I decided to try. There I have met my best friends, and that, for me, is worth much more than any diploma.
- B. Para conocer a gente nueva.
Do
- Read the questions first.
- Use both listens.
- Write only what is asked.
Don't
- Pick a word just because you heard it.
- Write full sentences.
- Leave an answer blank.