Today we are going to give you a test with the C1 level tests. We are going to give you some
listening exercises that have been used in exams from previous years. These exercises are
somewhat different from those at the most basic levels.
Hi how are things. We hope you are having a great Christmas vacation, and since
we do not want to interrupt it, today we are not going to rob you of much time.
Yes, we hope you are enjoying these days as a family, so we bring you a quick
Spanish test. We have been collecting Spanish level tests for some time developed
by the most prestigious schools and organizations: the Royal Academy, the Cervantes Institute,
the Spanish Office, the Ministry of Education and Culture, etc.
As most of our listeners are between level B2 and C1, today we are going to give you
a test with the level C1 tests. Level C1 is already an advanced level, but we believe that you will
be able to pass this test without major difficulties.
In the official advanced level exams the ability to understand is thoroughly valued,
because a good understanding makes it possible to respond fluently. For this reason, the
listening exercises are equivalent to 40% of the exam grade. 40% is a lot so it's worth
training your ear.
So, we are going to give you some listening exercises that have been used in exams
from previous years. These exercises are somewhat different from the more basic levels.
While the basic levels use audio recorded by voice announcers or
language teachers at a slower speed, the C1 level uses fragments of natural
and generic situations , usually taken from television.
Many of these passages are chosen because they present some extra difficulty, for example,
noise from the audience, hesitation of the person speaking, a sloppy diction, an accent
or a somewhat fast speed.
One of the problems of a language learner is that when he doesn't understand a word he gets
nervous, and stops paying attention. This is what a student must pass to
reach level C1.
That's it. Relax and listen to the whole message. In most cases, the small
gaps, the parts that you may not have understood, will be filled in. Context and common
sense will give you all the clues.
So, relax and listen, focusing above all on the overall understanding of the message
and the pronunciation of the speaker. Avoid looking at the words one by one.
Exactly. We are sure that if you do this you will understand almost everything, but if you miss
something, do not worry. Then you can listen to it again. And finally we will explain
what is said in the excerpt and point out the most difficult parts.
Well, get ready, sit down and put on some headphones, because the test begins.
Well, how are you, sweetheart? Did you miss something? I know what has escaped you.
I am very sure! What has escaped you is that today is…
THE DAY OF THE SAINT INNOCENTS!
December 28, the day of the innocent saints. And in Spain it is a day of jokes. In Spain
there is no April's fool on April 1, but we have the day of the innocent saints. If you
turn on the television and are unprepared, you may be misled by some fake news
that seems real.
In Spain no practical jokes are made. Only light jokes are played, like hitting a stick
figure or a sign on someone's back. The truth is that it is a very normal day
and most of them forget it, and that is why false news becomes fun, because
many believe it, and until the next day they do not realize it.
Well, this has been our innocent. It is clear that these short videos of Chiquito
de la Calzada and Risitas are not part of the official exams. If you have not understood
anything of what they said, do not worry, because it is totally normal.
Well, nothing, we don't steal more time from you. If you are in Spain and want to spend an April Fool
on someone, well this is the day.
We will see each other again in two weeks.
A kiss.