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Part 2
Duracin: 4 minutos (6 minutos para grupos de 3). 2 minutos para cada candidato
En qu consiste:
En esta parte, el examinador dar a cada candidato 2 fotos para que la describa, compare y,
luego, conteste una pregunta.
El "interlocutor" comienza diciendo:
"In this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you two photographs. I'd like you to talk about
your photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question about your
partner's photograph.
A continuacin, dir al Candidato A (el candidato que habla primero).
It's your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show people who are helping other
people in different situation.
Pregunta para el primer candidato. I'd like you to compare the photographs, and say how
important it is to help other people in these situations. All right.
Entonces te ensean las fotos.

Posible respuesta: Nota: Puede que estas respuestas sean demasiado elaboradas para tu
actual nivel, pero sin duda te servirn de ejemplo si las tomas como modelo.
Recuerda que ha dicho primero: "compare the photographs". Para compararlas primero
debers describirlas as que puedes contestar algo como esto:

In the first photograph we can see a person helping a football player who seems to be injured,
and in the second photograph there is a woman who looks like a tourist asking for help to the
policeman. She seems to need help to find her way because she is looking at a map with the
policeman.
They are, indeed, very different ways of helping but they are equally important within their own
context. I'll explain. In the first case, it is important to help the football player because he might
have a serious injury and the sooner he gets help the better it will be for his general health. On
the other hand, if it is a minor injury the doctor can send him back to play immediately. If he is a
good player, his team could win the match with his help. In the second case, though it seems to
be a more trivial situation, it is important that tourists get help to find their way in the city they
are visiting because it gives them a good impression about the place. The better the image of a
city is the more likely it is to attract tourists, and tourism is an important source of income for
many cities. In conclusion, helping people may have very different effects depending on the
context in which the help is given, but it is always a positive thing to do.
Interlocutor: Thank you.
A continuacin, el examinador har una pregunta sobre estas fotos al candidato B.
Pregunta al segundo candidato:
Do you find it easy to ask for help when you have a problem? Why? Why Not?
El candidato B tiene ahora 30 segundos para contestar.
Posible respuesta:
Well, it depends on the kind of problem that I have. If it is a minor obstacle, such as opening a
door, getting a pen or similar item, then it's easy for me to ask for help to whoever is next to me.
But if it is a big issue, such as asking for money or help that could imply a lot effort on the part of
the person being asked, then it certainly difficult for me to ask for help. So difficult that I think I
have never asked for help in these types of situations. Another thing is if they offer me help
without me asking. Then, I'd consider accepting the offer.
Interlocutor: Thank you.

A continuacin el examinador ensear otras dos fotos al Candidato B, y le har una

pregunta.
Esta es la pregunta del ejemplo de examen:
Now, here are your photographs. They show people spending time in different gardens.
I'd like you to compare the photographs, and what you think the people are enjoying
about spending time in these gardens.

Posible respuesta:
Como en el caso anterior, comenzaremos por describir lo que vemos, luego comparar y
finalmente contestaremos la pregunta.

In the first photograph, we can see a man who has knelt to take care of some plants. It seems to
be a vegetable garden. And, in the second photograph, we can see a garden surrounding a big
building that looks like a castle. They are very different kind of gardens, one is private and made
to cultivate plants and the other one is public and made to relax and walk around. In the first
case, the man cultivating his own plants might be enjoying the possibiltity of having his own
vegetables. If he is a cook he can use these vegetables in his kitchen to prepare delicious
meals. Or he can give them to relatives and friends, or even sell them depending on how big the
garden is. In the second case, the people are enjoying the views, the good weather, the fresh
smell of the grass, the possibility of chatting with friends in the open air or going for a walk, and
most of all, of relaxing.
Interlocutor: Thank you.
A continuacin, el examinador har una pregunta sobre estas fotos al candidato A (primer
candidato).
Pregunta:
Which garden would you prefer to spend time in? Why?
El candidato A tiene ahora 30 segundos para contestar.
Posible respuesta:
I'm not very good at cultivating plants because I'm not patient enough and I never did this kind
of activity before, so I'd much rather spend time in the public garden. I have been studying very
hard for this exam; therefore to spend time in such a garden would be a great opportunity to
relax. Besides I enjoy very much going out for a walk and being outside when the weather is
good Another reason for me to spend time in a garden such as the one in the second
photograph, is that I enjoy visiting monuments. It would be wonderful to visit such a lovely
building and contemplate the magnificent views from there.

Ejemplo 2
PART 2: Long-Turn (Sample)
This part of the exam tests your ability to speak at length coherently, use language to describe,
compare and contrast and comment upon a topic.
It lasts about 4 minutes. The examiner gives you two photographs and your partner a different
pair of photographs. You have to speak about your two photographs without interruption for 1
minute and also answer a question about your partners photographs when she has finished her
long turn.
Example questions:
Question: In this part of the test I am going to give each of you two photographs. I would like
you to talk about your photographs on your own for about 1 minute and also answer a short
question about your partners photographs.
Question (Candidate A): Here are your photographs. They show you people participating in
sporting activities. I would like you to compare the two photographs and say why sport is
important to people.
Question (Candidate B): Which sport would you most like to try?

Tips and useful phrases:

Notice there are TWO instructions here (Candidate A): first you have to compare the two
photographs (not describe them) and second you have to answer the question, in this case, you
have to say why sport is important to people.
Listen to the instructions carefully and make sure you know what you have to talk about. If you
dont understand the instructions you should ask the examiner to repeat them: Excuse me,
could you say that again? Im sorry, but would you remind repeating that?
The question will help you with the structure of your talk:
Start with a general summary of the topic: These two photographs show people involved in a
sport
Then move on to a comparison of the two pictures using key words to help explain the
comparison:
Both photographs were taken outside and each of the people are concentrating hard on what
they are doing. The top photo shows a woman rock climbing while the bottom photo shows
Finally give your opinion: In my opinion, sport is important for people in lots of ways. For
example, it is a way to keep fit and
Useful phrases:
What strikes me about the first picture is the fact that...
This picture reminds me of...
Judging from the photograph, the children...
The man appears to be...
From what we can see here, he must...
There are many similarities...
The first picture ... whereas the other picture ...
Another important difference is...
Picture ... doesn't show ... as clearly as ...
Picture ... attempts to ... but I think picture ... does this more effectively...
All pictures are interesting, but ... gives a stronger idea of...

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Mirar el link, est bueno porque analizan lo que dijeron las alumnas y ponen cuales son errores
comunes en espaol tipo:
Bea forgot the gerund after the verb like. She said, XI like cookX instead of I like cooking.
http://www.inglespodcast.com/2015/06/18/full-fce-speaking-test-with-bea-and-tatianapassfce14-2/

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