What it is: You hear 3 recordings, each twice, and answer on the paper. 25 marks, about 45 minutes.
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 Elena, que habla de su semana.
- ¿Cuál es el deporte favorito de Elena? A. Correr por el parque. B. La natación. C. El tenis.
Hola, soy Elena y tengo dieciséis años. Entre semana tengo muchas clases y por las tardes estudio en la biblioteca. Los martes y los jueves voy a clase de natación, mi deporte favorito. Los fines de semana descanso: veo series y, si hace buen tiempo, salgo a correr por el parque con mi perro.
Hi, I'm Elena and I'm sixteen. During the week I have lots of classes and in the afternoons I study at the library. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I go to swimming class, my favourite sport. At weekends I rest: I watch series and, if the weather is nice, I go running in the park with my dog.
- B. La natación.
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.