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Aptis Writing y Speaking

9 tareas originales de Writing y Speaking con el formato de Aptis ESOL General: las cuatro partes de cada prueba, con los límites de palabras y tiempos oficiales, respuestas modelo y listas de comprobación.

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Temas (8)

Writing parte 1: respuestas de una palabra

Expresión escrita

Messages from the cycling club

Answer five short messages with one to five words each.Responde a cinco mensajes cortos con una a cinco palabras cada uno.

You have joined a cycling club. Another member sends you five short messages. Answer each message with one to five words. You do not need full sentences.

Te has apuntado a un club de ciclismo. Otro socio te envía cinco mensajes cortos. Responde a cada uno con una a cinco palabras; no hacen falta frases completas.

Where do you live?
What colour is your bike?
When do you usually ride?
How many hours a week do you ride?
What do you like to eat after a long ride?

3 minutos

Revisa tu texto
  • I answered all five messages.He respondido a los cinco mensajes.
  • Each answer really answers the question (a place, a colour, a time, a number, a food).Cada respuesta contesta de verdad a la pregunta (un lugar, un color, un momento, un número, una comida).
  • I used one to five words, not long sentences.He usado de una a cinco palabras, no frases largas.
  • I spent only about three minutes on this part.He dedicado solo unos tres minutos a esta parte.
Expresiones útiles
  • In … / Near …En … / Cerca de …
  • On Saturday mornings / In the eveningLos sábados por la mañana / Por la tarde
  • About … hoursUnas … horas
  • Every day / Twice a weekTodos los días / Dos veces por semana
  • Red and blackRojo y negro
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In Valencia, near the beach.

Blue and white.

On Sunday mornings.

About five hours.

Pasta with tomato sauce.

Respuesta modelo: 18 palabras

Writing parte 2: texto breve

Expresión escrita

New member form

Fill in the form in full sentences: 20 to 30 words.Rellena el formulario con frases completas: de 20 a 30 palabras.

You are a new member of the cycling club. Fill in the form. Write in sentences and use 20 to 30 words.

Eres socio nuevo del club. Rellena el formulario: explica por qué te has apuntado y qué tipo de salidas te gustan. Escribe frases completas, de 20 a 30 palabras.

Please tell us why you joined the club and what kind of rides you enjoy.

20–30 palabras · 7 minutos

Revisa tu texto
  • I answered both questions: why I joined and what rides I enjoy.He respondido a las dos preguntas: por qué me apunté y qué salidas me gustan.
  • I wrote full sentences with a capital letter and a full stop.He escrito frases completas, con mayúscula y punto.
  • My text has 20 to 30 words; I did not write more and make extra mistakes.Mi texto tiene de 20 a 30 palabras; no he escrito de más y cometido más errores.
  • I gave a reason with 'because'.He dado un motivo con 'because'.
  • I checked spelling and punctuation.He revisado la ortografía y la puntuación.
Expresiones útiles
  • I joined the club because …Me apunté al club porque …
  • I want to meet people who …Quiero conocer a gente que …
  • I enjoy … , especially …Me gusta … , sobre todo …
  • in the countryside / in the mountainspor el campo / por la montaña
  • when the roads are quietcuando hay poco tráfico
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I joined the club because I want to meet people who love cycling. I enjoy long rides in the countryside, especially on Sunday mornings when the roads are quiet.

Respuesta modelo: 29 palabras

Writing parte 3: tres respuestas escritas

Expresión escrita

Club chat: three questions

Answer three questions in an online chat: 30 to 40 words each.Responde a tres preguntas en un chat: de 30 a 40 palabras cada una.

You are talking to other members of the cycling club in an online chat. Answer their three questions. Write 30 to 40 words for each answer.

Estás en el chat del club con otros socios. Responde a sus tres preguntas, con 30 a 40 palabras cada respuesta.

Lena: Hi and welcome! What do you like most about cycling?
Marco: Do you prefer riding alone or in a group? Why?
Aisha: We are planning a weekend trip. Where should we go, and why?
  • Answer Lena
  • Answer Marco
  • Answer Aisha

30–40 palabras · 10 minutos

Revisa tu texto
  • I answered all three people, and each answer stays on topic.He respondido a las tres personas y cada respuesta trata el tema.
  • Each answer has 30 to 40 words.Cada respuesta tiene de 30 a 40 palabras.
  • I gave reasons ('because', 'and', 'also') and an example.He dado motivos ('because', 'and', 'also') y un ejemplo.
  • My sentences link together and make sense.Mis frases están bien enlazadas y tienen sentido.
  • I checked spelling and punctuation.He revisado la ortografía y la puntuación.
Expresiones útiles
  • What I like most is …Lo que más me gusta es …
  • I usually prefer … because …Normalmente prefiero … porque …
  • On my own, I …Cuando voy solo, …
  • I think we should go to … The … are …Creo que deberíamos ir a … Los … son …
  • Great idea!¡Buena idea!
  • It's also a good way to …También es una buena forma de …
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Hi Lena! What I like most is the feeling of freedom. When I'm on my bike, I forget about work and enjoy the fresh air. It's also a cheap way to keep fit.

I usually prefer riding in a group, Marco. It's safer on busy roads, and the time passes more quickly when you can chat. On my own, I sometimes give up when I see a big hill!

Great idea, Aisha! I think we should go to the lakes in the mountains. The roads are quiet, the views are beautiful, and there's a small hotel where we could all stay on Saturday night.

Respuesta modelo: 104 palabras

Writing parte 4: correo informal y formal

Expresión escrita

Informal email to a friend about the club changes

Write two emails about the same news: an informal one to a friend (40 to 50 words) and a formal one (120 to 150 words).Escribe dos correos sobre la misma noticia: uno informal a un amigo (40 a 50 palabras) y uno formal (120 a 150 palabras).

You receive this email from the club. Write an email to a friend who is also a member. Tell your friend how you feel about the changes. Write 40 to 50 words.

Recibes este correo del club. Escribe a un amigo que también es socio y cuéntale qué te parecen los cambios (40 a 50 palabras). Después escribirás un correo formal sobre lo mismo.

Dear members,

From next month, our weekly group ride will move from Saturday afternoon to Sunday at seven in the morning, because the roads are too busy on Saturdays. The yearly membership fee will also rise from forty to sixty euros to pay for a new club van.

Best wishes,
The Club Committee
  • react to both changes
  • say how you feel
  • ask your friend a question

40–50 palabras · 10 minutos (nuestra recomendación)

Revisa tu texto
  • I wrote to a friend in an informal, friendly style.He escrito a un amigo con un estilo informal y cercano.
  • I mentioned both changes: the new day and time, and the higher fee.He mencionado los dos cambios: el nuevo día y hora, y la subida de la cuota.
  • I said how I feel and asked my friend a question.He dicho cómo me siento y he hecho una pregunta a mi amigo.
  • I used informal language: contractions (I'm, isn't) and 'Hi' / 'Cheers'.He usado lenguaje informal: contracciones (I'm, isn't) y 'Hi' / 'Cheers'.
  • My email has 40 to 50 words.Mi correo tiene de 40 a 50 palabras.
Expresiones útiles
  • Have you seen …?¿Has visto …?
  • I'm not happy about …No me hace ninguna gracia …
  • I'm not a morning person.No soy de madrugar.
  • … is going up to …… va a subir a …
  • Are you going to …?¿Vas a …?
  • Cheers, / See you soon,Un abrazo, / Hasta pronto,
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Hi Sam,

Have you seen the club's email? The Saturday ride is moving to Sunday at seven in the morning! I'm not a morning person, so I'm not happy about that. And the fee is going up to sixty euros. Are you going to stay in the club?

Cheers,

Lucía

Respuesta modelo: 50 palabras

Expresión escrita

Formal email to the club committee

Write two emails about the same news: an informal one to a friend (40 to 50 words) and a formal one (120 to 150 words).Escribe dos correos sobre la misma noticia: uno informal a un amigo (40 a 50 palabras) y uno formal (120 a 150 palabras).

Now write an email to the club committee about the same changes. Explain your opinion and make suggestions. Write 120 to 150 words.

Ahora escribe al comité del club sobre los mismos cambios: explica tu opinión y propón soluciones (120 a 150 palabras). El lenguaje debe ser formal y distinto del correo a tu amigo.

Dear members,

From next month, our weekly group ride will move from Saturday afternoon to Sunday at seven in the morning, because the roads are too busy on Saturdays. The yearly membership fee will also rise from forty to sixty euros to pay for a new club van.

Best wishes,
The Club Committee
  • explain who you are
  • give your opinion on both changes
  • make at least one suggestion

120–150 palabras · 20 minutos (nuestra recomendación)

Revisa tu texto
  • I started and finished formally ('Dear …', 'Yours faithfully').He empezado y terminado de forma formal ('Dear …', 'Yours faithfully').
  • I explained my opinion on both changes and gave reasons.He explicado mi opinión sobre los dos cambios y he dado motivos.
  • I made polite suggestions ('perhaps …', 'Would it be possible to …?').He hecho propuestas educadas ('perhaps …', 'Would it be possible to …?').
  • I organised my email in paragraphs with linkers ('Firstly', 'Secondly').He organizado el correo en párrafos con conectores ('Firstly', 'Secondly').
  • I used formal language: no contractions and no slang.He usado lenguaje formal: sin contracciones ni coloquialismos.
  • My email has 120 to 150 words.Mi correo tiene de 120 a 150 palabras.
Expresiones útiles
  • I am writing about …Le escribo en relación con …
  • I am concerned about …Me preocupa …
  • Firstly, … Secondly, …En primer lugar, … En segundo lugar, …
  • I understand that …, but …Entiendo que …, pero …
  • Would it be possible to …?¿Sería posible …?
  • I would be grateful if you could …Le agradecería que …
  • Yours faithfully,Atentamente,
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Dear Committee members,

I am writing about the changes announced in your recent email. I have been a member of the club for two years, and I am concerned about both decisions.

Firstly, moving the group ride to seven o'clock on Sunday morning will make it very difficult for members who work late on Saturdays or have young children. I understand that the roads are busy on Saturday afternoons, but perhaps the ride could start at ten on Sunday instead, when traffic is still light.

Secondly, a fifty per cent increase in the membership fee seems very high. Would it be possible to share the cost of the van with another club, or to ask local businesses for sponsorship?

I would be grateful if you could consider these suggestions at the next meeting.

Yours faithfully,

Lucía Martín

Respuesta modelo: 137 palabras

Speaking parte 1: información personal

Expresión oral

Three questions about you

Answer three questions about yourself (up to 30 seconds each).Responde a tres preguntas sobre ti (hasta 30 segundos cada una).

Answer three questions about yourself. You can speak for up to 30 seconds for each question.

Responde a tres preguntas sobre ti: tu familia, lo que haces el fin de semana y el lugar donde vives. Puedes hablar hasta 30 segundos por pregunta.

  • Please tell me about your family.
  • What do you usually do at the weekend?
  • Describe the place where you live.

hasta 30 segundos por pregunta

Revisa tu respuesta oral
  • I answered each question directly, then added details.He respondido directamente a cada pregunta y luego he añadido detalles.
  • I spoke for most of the 30 seconds, not just one sentence.He hablado casi los 30 segundos, no solo una frase.
  • I used the present simple correctly for routines and facts.He usado bien el present simple para rutinas y hechos.
  • I linked ideas with 'and', 'but', 'although', 'who'.He enlazado ideas con 'and', 'but', 'although', 'who'.
Expresiones útiles
  • There are … of us: …Somos …: …
  • We get on really well.Nos llevamos muy bien.
  • On Saturday mornings I usually …Los sábados por la mañana suelo …
  • It's quite …, but …Es bastante …, pero …
  • The area is lively / quiet.La zona es animada / tranquila.
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Examiner: Please tell me about your family.

Candidate: There are four of us: my parents, my younger brother and me. My father is a bus driver and my mother works in a pharmacy. My brother is still at school. We get on really well, and we always have lunch together on Sundays.

Examiner: What do you usually do at the weekend?

Candidate: On Saturday mornings I go cycling with some friends from work. In the afternoon I usually relax at home or go to the cinema. On Sundays I visit my grandmother, who lives in a village nearby.

Examiner: Describe the place where you live.

Candidate: I live in a flat in the centre of Zaragoza. It's quite small, but it's bright and it has a balcony. The area is lively, with lots of shops and cafés, although it can be a bit noisy at night.

Respuesta modelo: 140 palabras

Speaking parte 2: describir y opinar

Expresión oral

Describe a photo and give your opinion

Describe a photo and answer two more questions (up to 45 seconds each).Describe una foto y responde a dos preguntas más (hasta 45 segundos cada una).

In the exam you see a photo. Here it is described in words: a family is having a picnic in a park on a sunny day; two children are playing with a ball while their parents sit on a blanket. Answer the three questions. You can speak for up to 45 seconds for each question.

En el examen ves una foto; aquí se describe con palabras: una familia hace un pícnic en un parque. Responde a las tres preguntas; puedes hablar hasta 45 segundos por pregunta.

  • Describe this picture.
  • Tell me about the last time you ate outdoors.
  • Why do you think people enjoy spending time in parks?

hasta 45 segundos por pregunta

Revisa tu respuesta oral
  • I described the photo: the place, the people and what they are doing (present continuous).He descrito la foto: el lugar, las personas y lo que hacen (present continuous).
  • I used the past simple for my own experience.He usado el past simple para mi propia experiencia.
  • I gave at least two reasons for my opinion ('I think …', 'so', 'also').He dado al menos dos motivos para mi opinión ('I think …', 'so', 'also').
  • I answered all three questions and used most of the 45 seconds.He respondido a las tres preguntas y he usado casi los 45 segundos.
Expresiones útiles
  • In this picture I can see …En esta foto veo …
  • In the background / In the foreground …Al fondo / En primer plano …
  • They look relaxed / happy.Parecen relajados / contentos.
  • The last time I … was …La última vez que … fue …
  • I think … because …Creo que … porque …
  • It's also …, which is important for …Además es …, lo cual es importante para …
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Examiner: Describe this picture.

Candidate: In this picture I can see a family in a park on a sunny day. The parents are sitting on a blue blanket with some food and drinks, and two children are playing with a ball on the grass. In the background there are some trees. Everyone looks relaxed and happy.

Examiner: Tell me about the last time you ate outdoors.

Candidate: The last time was two weeks ago. My friends and I took some sandwiches and fruit to the beach and had lunch there. The weather was perfect, and afterwards we went for a swim. It was much nicer than eating inside.

Examiner: Why do you think people enjoy spending time in parks?

Candidate: I think parks give people a break from the noise and stress of the city. Many people live in flats without a garden, so a park is a place where children can run and adults can meet friends. It's also free, which is important for families.

Respuesta modelo: 160 palabras

Speaking parte 3: comparar y razonar

Expresión oral

Compare two photos

Compare two photos and answer two more questions (up to 45 seconds each).Compara dos fotos y responde a dos preguntas más (hasta 45 segundos cada una).

In the exam you see two photos. Here they are described in words: photo 1 shows people shopping at a busy outdoor food market; photo 2 shows a woman shopping alone in a large, quiet supermarket. Answer the three questions. You can speak for up to 45 seconds for each question.

En el examen ves dos fotos; aquí se describen con palabras: un mercado al aire libre con mucha gente y un supermercado grande y tranquilo. Compáralas y responde a las tres preguntas; hasta 45 segundos por pregunta.

  • Tell me what you see in the two pictures.
  • Which place would you prefer to shop in? Why?
  • Do you think small markets will disappear in the future? Why or why not?

hasta 45 segundos por pregunta

Revisa tu respuesta oral
  • I compared the photos with 'both', 'but', 'much quieter than', 'whereas'.He comparado las fotos con 'both', 'but', 'much quieter than', 'whereas'.
  • I said which place I prefer and gave reasons on both sides.He dicho qué lugar prefiero y he dado motivos a favor y en contra.
  • I speculated about the future with 'might', 'perhaps', 'will'.He hecho suposiciones sobre el futuro con 'might', 'perhaps', 'will'.
  • I answered all three questions and used most of the 45 seconds.He respondido a las tres preguntas y he usado casi los 45 segundos.
Expresiones útiles
  • Both pictures show …, but …Las dos fotos muestran …, pero …
  • The first one is …, whereas the second …La primera es …, mientras que la segunda …
  • It looks much quieter / busier than …Parece mucho más tranquilo / concurrido que …
  • I'd prefer … because …Preferiría … porque …
  • However, if …Sin embargo, si …
  • I don't think … will …No creo que …
  • Perhaps … might …Quizá … podría …
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Examiner: Tell me what you see in the two pictures.

Candidate: Both pictures show people buying food, but the places are very different. The first one is an outdoor market. It's crowded and colourful, and the sellers are talking to their customers. The second picture shows a big supermarket. It looks much quieter, and the woman is shopping on her own.

Examiner: Which place would you prefer to shop in? Why?

Candidate: I'd prefer the market, because the fruit and vegetables are usually fresher and you can ask the sellers for advice. However, if I'm in a hurry after work, a supermarket is more practical, because everything is in one place and it's open later.

Examiner: Do you think small markets will disappear in the future? Why or why not?

Candidate: I don't think they will disappear completely. More people might shop online, but many people enjoy the atmosphere of a market and want to support local farmers. Perhaps markets will become smaller, or they might sell more special products that supermarkets don't have.

Respuesta modelo: 168 palabras

Speaking parte 4: un tema abstracto

Expresión oral

Talk about an achievement

Answer three questions on one topic in a single talk: one minute to prepare, up to two minutes to speak.Responde a tres preguntas sobre un tema en una sola intervención: un minuto para preparar y hasta dos minutos para hablar.

In the exam you also see a picture, but you should not describe it. Answer the three questions together in one talk. You have one minute to prepare and can make notes. Then speak for up to two minutes.

Habla de un logro del que te sientas orgulloso, de cómo te sentiste y de si se debe premiar más el esfuerzo o el resultado. Tienes un minuto para prepararte (puedes tomar notas) y hasta dos minutos para hablar. No describas la imagen.

  • Tell me about a time when you achieved something you were proud of.
  • How did you feel?
  • Do you think people should be rewarded more for effort or for results?

unos 2 minutos · 1 min de preparación

Revisa tu respuesta oral
  • I answered all three questions in a logical order.He respondido a las tres preguntas en un orden lógico.
  • I used my one minute of preparation to make short notes.He aprovechado el minuto de preparación para tomar notas breves.
  • I talked about my feelings, not about the picture.He hablado de mis sentimientos, no de la imagen.
  • I used past tenses for the story ('had passed', 'hadn't given up').He usado tiempos de pasado para la historia ('had passed', 'hadn't given up').
  • I gave a balanced opinion with 'On the other hand' and 'So overall'.He dado una opinión equilibrada con 'On the other hand' y 'So overall'.
  • I kept talking for close to two minutes.He hablado cerca de dos minutos.
Expresiones útiles
  • I'd like to talk about …Me gustaría hablar de …
  • It was quite a big deal for me.Para mí fue algo importante.
  • I felt incredibly relieved / proud.Me sentí muy aliviado / orgulloso.
  • As for …En cuanto a …
  • I think both matter, but …Creo que las dos cosas importan, pero …
  • On the other hand, …Por otro lado, …
  • So overall, I'd say …En resumen, yo diría que …
Ver la respuesta modelo

I'd like to talk about the day I passed my driving test. It was my third attempt, so it was quite a big deal for me. The first two times I was so nervous that I made silly mistakes, so before the third test I took extra lessons and practised on the motorway with my uncle.

When the examiner told me I had passed, I felt incredibly relieved, and then really proud, because I hadn't given up. I remember phoning my mother from the car park and almost crying.

As for whether we should reward effort or results, I think both matter, but in different situations. At school, I believe teachers should reward effort, because it encourages students who find a subject difficult. On the other hand, in some jobs, such as surgery or flying a plane, results are what really count, because mistakes can be dangerous. So overall, I'd say effort should be rewarded while people are learning, and results once they are experts.

Respuesta modelo: 165 palabras

Exámenes de prueba oficiales

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