Modelo Descriptivo CertAcles B2 IML / USJ

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1 Modelo Descriptivo CertAcles B2 IML / USJ LISTENING EXAM Parts 1, 2 and 3 (40 minutes) The Listening exam consists of three parts and 30 multiple choice questions. In each part you have to select the correct option, A,B or C. During the exam you can mark your answers on the question paper. At the end of the Listening test, you have 5 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet. You should answer all the questions because marks are not deducted for incorrect answers. : Part 1 - Questions 1-14 Questions You will hear people talking about different things in short conversations or monologues. For questions 1-10, choose the best answer A, B, or C. 1. Listen to the woman talking to the householder. What is the speaker trying to do? A. sell an online course B. persuade him to enter a competition C. sell some books 2. You will hear someone talking on the phone. Who is she talking to? A. an electrician B. a shop assistant C. a teacher For questions 11-14, you will hear a longer conversation between a customer and a travel agent. Choose the best answer A, B, or C. 11. The customer wants to go on holiday for: A. two days B. three or four days C. five or six days 12. The customer thinks the price of the holiday is: A. expensive B. reasonable C. cheap 1

2 PART 2 - Questions CertAcles B2 Exam description and model You will hear a longer dialogue between 2 people. : You will hear part of a radio show about fashion. For questions 15-22, choose the correct answer A, B or C. s: 15. According to the presenters: A. clothes are too expensive. B. you have to spend a lot of money if you want to be fashionable. C. spending a lot of money on clothes is unfashionable. 16. When talking about the latest fashion trends, the presenter is: A. sarcastic B. excited C. doubtful PART 3 - Questions You will listen to part of a lecture or talk given by one speaker. : You will hear part of a lecture. For questions 23-30, choose the correct answer, A, B or C. 23. The main aim of the lecture is: A. to describe the concept of culture B. to describe and compare different cultures C. to discuss the importance of understanding other cultures 24. Culture at the workplace is important because A. it influences workers productivity B. it makes workers feel better about their jobs C. it prevents conflicts at work 2

3 READING EXAM Parts 1, 2 and 3 (70 minutes) The Reading exam consists of three texts and 40 questions. You should spend about 20 minutes on each text. You should mark your answers directly onto the answer sheet. You will have no extra time to transfer your answers. You should answer all the questions because marks are not deducted for incorrect answers. For each text you have to answer the following types of questions: : Choose the answer (A, B or C) which you think fits best. The organic cotton industry A. is relatively new and still developing B. has a long tradition C. is more advanced in areas with crop production The subtitle Cost of organic cotton goes best with paragraph A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 Choose from the sentences the one that fits each gap. There is one extra sentence which you will not use. A. When buying organic cotton items, check if it is 100% organic or blended. B. Crop rotation is also used to rest the land between plantings. C. The presence of genetically modified cotton is not permitted in organic products. D. Given the crop rotation requirements, it also means that growers harvest less. 3

4 Organic cotton 1. In recent years, producers have banded together to create an organic, more sustainable cotton industry. Changes to common practices such as using natural fertilizers, biological pest controls and more efficient weeding strategies are being developed to help minimize the impact that cotton growing and product has on our planet. 1. B 1. B Different crops are planted during the rotation period in order to restore fertility to the soil. In order for a field to be certified as organic it needs to be pesticide and herbicide free for at least three years and the crop must not be genetically modified. 2. While the organic cotton industry has been doing very well, it s still in its infancy. Growing organic cotton requires a lot of work D D This increased labour and decreased production does reflect in the price of true 100% organic cotton clothes, but some companies are minimizing price increases by using blends of organic and nonorganic cotton A 3. A If it s the latter and an amount is not stated, there is a possibility that as little as 1 3% of the cotton used in the item is organic. You would be surprised how many big name brands have tried to fool consumers using this strategy. If in doubt, contact the company and ask them: What percentage of organic cotton do you use in this product? 4

5 CertAcles B2 Exam description and model WRITING EXAM Parts 1 and 2 (70 minutes) There are two tasks; an /letter (150 words) and an essay (250 words). Task 1 represents 40% of the writing grade and task 2 represents 60%. You should spend about 25 minutes on task 1 and 45 minutes on task 2. Marks are deducted for short answers. Part 1 (about 25 minutes) You have just moved into a new home and are planning to have a housewarming party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbor. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter Introduce yourself Describe your plans for the party Invite your neighbor to come Write at least 150 words You do NOT need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follows: Dear Part 2 (about 45 minutes) Children spend a lot of time using computers today. Many people think that this has more negative than positive effects. Write an essay expressing your opinion on this subject. Write at least 250 words (approx. 22 to 30 lines). In your essay: Discuss this view Give your opinion and reasons for your opinion. Include any relevant examples from your experience and knowledge 5

6 SPEAKING EXAM Parts 1, 2 and 3 (11-14 minutes) The speaking exam takes place with one examiner and one candidate. All of the exams are recorded (audio) so that they can be graded by more than one examiner when necessary. Part 1 (4-5 minutes) interaction on familiar subjects The examiner will ask you questions about familiar subjects and your personal experience. A short conversation about your work or studies. You will answer questions about two more topics, for example, Travel, Shopping, Sport, etc. Part 2 (3-4 minutes) monologue on a specific subject You will be given 2 photographs with a title and some instructions. Healthy Eating Describe and compare the two photos. Do you consider that you are a healthy eater? Why? You will be asked to talk about the photographs and answer the question for 2 minutes. You have 1 minute to think about what you are going to say and make notes before you speak. 6

7 Part 3 (4-5 minutes) interaction on a specific subject You will talk more about questions related to Part 2. The examiner will ask you questions. Did you eat lunch at school when you were a child? Did you enjoy them? How do you think eating habits have changed in your country during the last twenty years? Everyone talks about the Mediterranean diet but do you think that many people really have a diet like this? Do you think that the increasing obesity in both children and adults today is exclusively caused by poor diet? 7