Oral Exam Model DELE B2 0

SPEECH AND ORAL INTERACTION TEST

DELE B2 EXAM

This is a proposal for an oral test model for the DELE exam at B2 level. No
it belongs to a real exam but arises from the comparative study of numerous real tests.

INDEX

General instructions ......................................................................2

Task 1: Evaluate proposals...........................................................3
2. Task 2: Describe the situation based on the photograph ..........................4
Task 3: Conversation based on a survey.............................5

Mock Oral Exam Model DELE B2 1

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The Oral Expression and Interaction test contains three tasks:

TASK 1. Evaluate proposals and discuss them. (6-7 minutes)

You should speak for two minutes about the advantages and disadvantages of
a series of proposed solutions for a given situation. A
continuation, will converse with the interviewer about the topic. Must choose a
of the two proposed options.

TASK 2. Describe an imagined situation based on a photograph and

talk about her. (5-6 minutes)
You must imagine a situation from a photograph and describe it.
for about two minutes. Then you will talk to the interviewer
about their experiences and opinions on the subject of the situation. Please have
it states that there is no correct answer: you must imagine the situation based on
the questions provided to you. You must choose one of the two options
proposals.

TASK 3. Give your opinion on the data from a survey. (3-4 minutes)
You should talk to the interviewer about the data from a survey,
expressing his opinion on the matter. He must choose one of the two options
proposals.

You have 20 minutes to prepare Tasks 1 and 2. You may take notes and write a
outline of your presentation that you can refer to during the exam; under no circumstances will it be allowed.
to limit oneself to reading the outline or one's notes.

Model Oral Exam DELE B2 2

 TASK 1. EVALUATE PROPOSALS

INSTRUCTIONS

You will have to talk for 6 or 7 minutes about the advantages and disadvantages of a series.
of proposed solutions for a given situation. Next, you will discuss
with the interviewer on the topic.

THEME: YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

Nowadays, many young Spaniards have
problems in getting their first job. Experts
economists and sociologists have gathered to
propose solutions to the problem of unemployment
juvenile.
Read the following proposals and, for two minutes,
explain its advantages and disadvantages; take into account
It must discuss, at a minimum, four of
them. When their intervention has finished, it must
talk to the interviewer about the topic of the
proposals. To prepare your intervention, when analyzing
each proposal must be raised as to why it seems to you
a good solution and what drawbacks it has,
who benefits and who is harmed, if it can generate
other problems; if something needs to be nuanced...

I would invest public money in a

I would prioritize training over system that supports projects
the experience. There can't be people of young entrepreneurs.
working without regulated studies and From necessity may come
brilliant students without jobs.
great ideas.

I would lower the minimum wages.

the labor market would be more flexible and It could be rewarded through
businessmen would dare to attractive subsidies for the
hire more young people. Additionally, companies that bet on
these could have their first to hire young workers.
work experience.

I wouldn't do anything. I think the unemployment rate. I would make companies to

youth is something cyclical, and the market create jobs
to work will return a create specifically for young people
job opportunities for the that work for the first time.
youths.

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 TASK 2. DESCRIBE SITUATION BASED ON PHOTOGRAPH

INSTRUCTIONS

You must imagine a situation based on a photograph and describe it for a while.
two or three minutes. Next, you will converse with the interviewer about your
experiences and opinions on the subject of the situation. Please note that there is no
correct answer: you should imagine the situation based on the questions given to you
They provide. You must choose one of the two photographs.

This man is on his way to work and is talking to someone on the phone. Imagine
the situation and talk about it for approximately two minutes. These are
some aspects that you can comment on.

Where do you think you are? Why?

How do you imagine this man is? Why?
What do you think has happened? Why?
What do you think you are doing? Why?
Who do you think you are talking to? Why?
What relationship do you think exists between them? Why?
What do you think he/she is saying? Why?
What do you think he/she is thinking? Why?
What do you think is going to happen next? How is the situation going to end?

Once you have described the photograph during the stipulated time (2-3 minutes), the
interviewer
he will ask some questions about the situation until fulfilling the duration of
the task.

The total duration of this task is 5 to 6 minutes.

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 TASK 3. CONVERSATION BASED ON A SURVEY

INSTRUCTIONS

You should talk to the interviewer about the data from a survey, expressing
your opinion on this. You must choose one of the two proposed options.

THE ENVIRONMENT
This is a survey conducted among Spaniards by an environmental NGO to understand the
people's attitude towards the environment. Select the answer according to your
opinions.

What is your opinion on the problem of pollution?

It seems to me a very serious problem that requires immediate action.
It is a big problem, but there are others that need more attention.
It is an important problem, but I think society is acting.
adequately.
I don't see it as such a serious problem.

What is your attitude towards the environment?

I try to help whenever I can: I recycle at home, I donate money to some
organizations...
I am an active member of an environmental organization.
From time to time I worry, but I think I could do more.
I only help by recycling waste. I think I do enough.
The problems of the environment do not keep me awake at night.

What do you think could be done to have a better quality of the environment?
I think more awareness campaigns are needed.
It is necessary to allocate more money to the development of renewable energies.
I don't think it is necessary to improve anything in particular. Society is
acting appropriately.
I don't think we can do anything to remedy the problem.
Does not know / Does not answer.

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Now look at the survey results and discuss them with the interviewer:

What is your opinion on the problem of pollution?

I see it as a very serious problem that needs immediate action. 58%
It is a big problem, but there are others that need more attention 17%
It is an important issue, but I believe that society is taking action.
adequately. 21%
I don't see it as such a serious problem. 4%

What is your attitude towards the environment?

I try to help whenever I can: I recycle at home, I donate money to some...
I am an active member of an environmental organization. 3%
Every now and then I worry, but I think I could do more.
I only help by recycling garbage. I think I do enough.
Environmental problems do not keep me awake at night. 15%

What do you think could be done to achieve a better quality of the environment?
I think more awareness campaigns are needed. 25%
It is necessary to allocate more money to the development of renewable energies. 40%
I don't think it's necessary to improve anything in particular. Society is acting.
adequately. 12%
I don't think we can do anything to remedy the problem. 21%
o Does not know/ Does not answer. 2%

Now comment with the interviewer your opinion on the survey data and
compare them with your own answers:

¿En qué coinciden? ¿En qué se diferencian?

Is there any data that particularly catches your attention? Why?

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