Respeta el word count
Mantén ±10% del límite. Recorta adjetivos antes que ideas clave.
- Part 2: 20–30
- Part 3: 30–40 c/u
- Part 4: ~50 + 120–150
En esta primera parte del Writing de APTIS General tendrás que responder de forma breve (entre 1 y 5 palabras) a preguntas personales. No hace falta escribir frases largas, pero sí cuidar la gramática y la ortografía.
What do you do?
I’m a teacher
What did you do yesterday?
I visited the zoo
What’s your favourite colour?
Blue
What’s the weather like today?
It’s snowing
How do you get to work?
By tram
Consejo: Mantén las respuestas simples, directas y sin errores; evita añadir información extra. Aquí se valora precisión y corrección en muy pocas palabras.
En esta parte recibirás un formulario con una pregunta concreta. Debes escribir entre 20 y 30 palabras. Es importante mantenerte dentro del límite y usar frases completas.
Question: Please write some reasons why you are interested in travel.
When I was a child I used to love travelling up and down the countryside with my family. Back then, we used to drive because we would take so much stuff with us for camping and other activities.
Consejo: Planifica una o dos ideas antes de escribir. Usa conectores simples (because, and, also) y comprueba el conteo de palabras antes de finalizar.
En esta parte participarás en un chat con otros miembros del club. Responde a cada mensaje con entre 30 y 40 palabras. Mantén un tono coherente con el contexto y revisa la gramática.
Sam: Can you remember the first time you went on a journey yourself? What was it like?
Hi. Yes I can. I was about seven and I travelled across the country to stay with my aunt and cousins in the countryside. I was terrified at first but then started to enjoy the freedom.
Miguel: What are the most interesting places to visit in your country?
I think the cities have a lot to offer a tourist. If you don’t speak French, then visiting the countryside can be difficult.
Michelle: What is the most exciting journey you’ve been on?
I think, definitely, the time I visited Everest. I didn’t go all the way to the top but still the nature and to be so high up was incredible.
Consejo: Usa expresiones naturales y conectoras (at first, then, however, definitely). Varía el vocabulario y evita repetir las mismas palabras para describir experiencias.
En esta parte tendrás que escribir dos correos electrónicos: uno corto e informal (≈50 palabras) a un amigo, y otro largo y formal (120–150 palabras) a una persona de una organización. Es fundamental adaptar el registro y el tono al destinatario.
Situation: Write to your friend about your feelings and what you are planning to do.
Hi Geoff, I am so angry that this guy has cancelled at the last moment. I was really looking forward to hearing what he had to say. Forget it, I don’t think I’ll bother with the book after all. It made me laugh they still want £25 for it – ha.
Situation: Write to the secretary of the club about your feelings and what you would like to do.
Dear Club Secretary,
I received your e-mail dated 16.03 and would like to let you know that I do hope Mr Price is well, and that the reason for his absence isn’t too serious. Although I am an avid fan of his travel writing in general, I think I will wait until I can purchase a signed copy of his book. To be honest, I am a little disappointed as I already have signed copies of his first two and was really looking forward to getting this one. Please let me know if the club is planning on inviting him back soon. If not, I will look online to see if I can get a copy.
Regards,
Greg
Consejo: En el email informal, usa contracciones y expresiones coloquiales (I’m, I’ll, it made me laugh). En el formal, evita contracciones, utiliza conectores formales (although, to be honest, please let me know) y cierra con una despedida apropiada (Regards, Yours sincerely).
Aplicables a las 4 partes · orientados a subir nota
Mantén ±10% del límite. Recorta adjetivos antes que ideas clave.
Ajusta tono y formalidad al destinatario.
Plan rápido (30–40 s): idea 1 + idea 2 + cierre.
Evita repetir palabras clave; usa sinónimos simples.
Últimos 60–90 s: repasa solo lo crítico.
Refuerza tus ideas con un ejemplo breve y relevante.