CURSO DE PREPARACIÓN CAE

CURSO

PREPARACIÒN PARA LA CERTIFICACIÒN CAE

ÍNDICE

OPEN-CLOZE

MULTIPLE CHOICE

KER WORD TRANSFORMATION

WORD FORMATION

WRITE AN ESSAY

SENTENCE COMPLETITION

BIBLIOGRAPHY

OPEN CLOZE EXERCISES

Part 2 of the C1 Advanced (CAE) Paper is called 'Open Cloze'. This part consists of a short text with eight gaps. Unlike Part 1, there are no choices for what word you need. You must use your knowledge to fill the gap with the correct word.

Applying for your firs job?

Getting a job is (0)______important to leave to chance; (9)_________all, work is likely to play a significant role in your life for many years. So before sending in any applications, think hard about (10)_________would really suit you: Concentrate on jobs for (11)__________ you have an aptitude-(12)_________can be very demoralizing to have your application turned down. Ideally, your job should be not only one you can do well, (13)__________also one that makes you look forward to going to work every morning.

EJERCICIOS

Advanced trainer, page 109, test 3

TIP: The words that you will need to write are usually one of these types: prepositions, connectors; auxiliary, modal of other basic verbs, determiners, articles; pronouns, basic adverbs such as too, enough, more or not.

VIDEO

En este video veremos algunas estrategias para poder resolver los ejercicios de open-cloze.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A multiple-choice question usually includes a statement or question followed by 4 or 5 choices. You must select the best answer from the choices given. Some students study for multiple choice exams only until the point that they can recognize a correct answer.

The lightest material in the world

Aerogels are the lightest solid materials in (0)_______, invented in 1931, they are gels (like hair gel) in which gas has been (1)________for the liquid: They have unique(2)___________that have still to be exploited to the (3)________. Aerogels can be rigid-making them suitable for windows-or flexible; the latter type could be used for blankets and outdoor clothes. 0) A)occurrence B)presence C) life D) existence 1) A) substituted. B) replaced C) changed. D) relieved 2) A) possessions. B) belongings. C) contents. D) properties 3) A) total. B) full. C) extent. D) entirety

EJERCICIOS

Advanced trainer, page 108, test 3

TIP: To find the correct option, you need to think carefully about the meaning of all the different options.

VIDEO

En este video veremos algunas estrategias para poder resolver los ejercicios de multiple choice.

KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION

The exercise focuses on your use of grammar and vocabulary. Each question consists of a sentence followed by a 'key' word and a second sentence with a gap in the middle. You have to use this word to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.

25.- I'm sure Ben wasn`t pleased when Myra arrived, because he`s never liked her. CAN`T Ben has never liked Myra, so he______________________________see her arrive. 26.- Jenny very rarely follows other people`s advice. EVER Jenny______________________other people advise her to do. 27.- I eventually realized that the woman waving at me was an old friend. TURNED I couldn`t at first see who was waving at me, but she___________________an old friend.

EJERCICIOS

Advanced trainer, page 111, test 3

TIP: Writing sentences that are too different – try to use the same words where you can when possible (words like very, really, etc. that appear in the first sentence). Make sure these are expressed in the second sentence as well.

VIDEO

En este video veremos algunas estrategias para poder resolver los ejercicios de Key word transformation.

Word formation

In word formation exercises the learner is given the most basic form of a word, known as “the root” form. You need to change the prefix or suffix to adapt the word into the correct form and make it fit in the 8 gaps in the text so that it makes perfect sense.

Introduction to Mexico's long history

Mexico has a long and (0)______________________ history. For some people, Mexico is synonymous with the Aztecs, who dominated the country from the fourteenth century until they declined in the sixteenth, as a result of (17)___________ by the Spanish, and disease. But before the arrival of Europeans, a number of (18) _________________ existed in different parts of Mexico, going back at least to the Olmecs. The Olmecs are virtually (19)____________________now, but they flourished for over a millennium, from around 1500 B.C.

0. FASCINATE 17. CONQUER 18. CIVILISE 19. KNOW

EJERCICIOS

Advanced trainer, page 110, test 3

TIP: There are four main kinds of word formation: prefixes, suffixes, conversion and compounds.

VIDEO

En este video veremos algunas estrategias para poder resolver los ejercicios de Key Word formation..

SENTENCE COMPLETITION

Sentence Completion is a common test item in most competitive exams. A sentence contains one or two blanks (usually), to be filled in using the choices. These questions test your vocabulary and knowledge of the finer distinctions among words. A good vocabulary can be a great help here.

1. Even though the two parties appear united in negotiations, ----. A) the level of trust between them will always remain, at best, tenuous B) they weren’t able to agree on the subject C) they will eventually reach an agreement D) it is impossible for him to succeed E) the president unexpectedly rejected it 2. The moment I saw the sad face of my girl friend, ----. A) I begin to feel depressed B) I have realized that we will have a discussion about our relationship C) I had decided to leave the house D) I found out that something was wrong E) she has gone out to have a walk

EJERCICIOS

Advanced trainer, page 110, test 3

TIP: Tip 1 – Check the Number of Blanks: ... Tip 2 – Contextual Meaning: ... Tip 3 – Order of Words: ... Tip 4 – Correct Grammar: ... Tip 5 – Visualize: ... Tip 6 – Similar Options: ... Tip 7 – Increase Vocabulary Skill:

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WRITE AN ESSAY

Writing C1 Advanced: Part 1 – Essay Al igual que en otros exámenes de main suite de Cambridge, la primera parte de este examen de Writing consiste en escribir un essay, es decir, un ensayo. A diferencia de la segunda parte, en esta únicamente tienes una opción, por lo que tienes que escribir un essay obligatoriamente. Como ya sabrás, un ensayo (essay) es un tipo de Writing de C1 muy común a nivel académico, siendo este uno de los objetivos principales de este examen de inglés. Obviamente, en este caso no podemos escribir demasiadas palabras (alrededor de 260 como máximo), sino que se trata de demostrar que eres capaz de desenvolverte cómodamente al escribir sobre temas de ámbito académico. Además, para facilitar las cosas, esta tarea siempre presenta las instrucciones de la misma forma y con el mismo número de puntos.

INSTRUCCIONES

EJEMPLO

Helping students find suitable jobs Nowadays, there seems to be a serious problem with our education system. A growing number of youngsters are finding themselves stuck in jobs that have little or nothing to do with their degrees. As a consequence, frustration and unemployment are on the rise, as young workers eventually tend to resign. But is there something to be done about this? Experts believe so. On the one hand, it is believed that when choosing a degree, students are not mature enough. Therefore, they lack the necessary experience to know what they really desire for their future. If they were to have more experience, they would choose more wisely. In turn, there would be fewer college dropouts and more fulfilled young workers. For this reason, experts claim that embarking on a work experience programme would be truly beneficial. On the other hand, recent research points out that students lack appropriate careers guidance. Not only are teachers not qualified for this task, but also they lack the resources to provide students with guidance. Thus it is of utmost importance to hire professional careers counsellors, who can help students develop more accurate expectations of their careers and professional opportunities. In conclusion, I hold the view that if we were to tackle these two issues, our education system would become more effective in aiding students to become satisfied workers after finishing their university studies. However, implementing work experience programmes would bring about greater benefits for youngsters than seeking profesional counselling. This is so because I believe that our own experience is more valuable than someone else’s professional opinion.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Felicity O'Dell and Michael Black, ADVANCE TRAINER, Second edition, Cambridge University, page 108-129.

Sally Burgues and Amanda Thomas, GOLD C1 Advanced, New edition, Pearson.

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/advanced/preparation/

https://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/index.htm