Aptis Speakers General Advanced - 2

APTIS SPEAKERS
(GENERAL & ADVANCED)
SPEAKING PART 1 GENERAL

SPEAKING PART 2 GENERAL
SPEAKING PART 3 GENERAL - PART 1 ADVANCED
SPEAKING PART 4 GENERAL - PART 2 ADVANCED
SPEAKING PART 3 ADVANCED
APTIS EXPERT - SPEAKING
SPEAKING PART 1 - PERSONAL INFORMATION QUESTIONS
Please tell me about yourself. What is your typical day like?
What do you do? What is your town/city like?

Describe what makes you happy. What’s the weather like today?
Are you an ambitious person? How do you like to spend your holidays?
Please tell me about your hobbies. Do you have a large family?
What do you do at the weekend?
Please tell me about your family.
Tell me about your favourite food.
Describe a member of your family. Describe the room you are in now.
Tell me about your best friend. Tell me about your first school.
What are you wearing today? Tell me about your favourite book.
Please, tell me about a famous Tell me about your favourite film.

place in your country. Describe your journey here today.
Please tell me about a festival in
your country.
What type of restaurants are

popular in your country?
What’s your favourite animal? How do you feel today?
What’s your house like? How old are your parents?
What’s your favourite day of the Where are you from?

week?
What’s your address?
What do you do? What’s your mobile phone like?
What type of holidays do you
prefer?
How many brothers and sisters

have you got?
Do you have a large family? Are your hobbies important to you?
Who is your best friend? Do you think we should have more free
time?
What are your plans for the future? Do children spend too much time at
school?
What are you doing next weekend? Is time more valuable than money?
What’s your favourite dish?
What hobby would you like to take

up?
Have you ever travelled to another Talk about your first job
continent? Talk about your favourite place in the
Do you enjoy cold or hot weather?
world
Are you a big bookworm? What’s your dream destination for a
trip?
How much do you spend a month What do you think about people who
on clothes? smoke?
What’s the best thing your mother
or father cook?
Have you ever tried online dating?

SPEAKING PART 1 - SPEAKING STRUCTURES
In my free time I like______ ________.
It is______________, because_____ _______.
I also like to____________, and___________.
I think it is fun_________, because_________.
(Conclusion)That’s why free time is important to me
Expanding on a topic.
When I am________________ , I feel___________.
I wish I could ______________ all day, and I even forget about everything else.
I enjoy doing____________ with my friend (friends), because ________________.
SPEAKING PART 2 - PICTURE DESCRIPTION
THE STRUCTURE
1ST- GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SITUATION
Passive sentences + Present Continuous
“This picture was taken outdoors”
2ND- DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE PICTURE

Present Simple/Continuous + References + Physical Description
3RD- POSSIBILITIES
Might/Probably/Maybe/It looks like…
4TH- MY OPINION
From my point of view/As far as I’m concerned...
IN THE TOP LEFT CORNER
AT THE TOP
IN THE UPPER-LEFT CORNER
AT THE BACK
IN THE BACKGROUND
ON THE LEFT
ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE
IN THE MIDDLE/CENTRE
AT THE FRONT
IN THE FOREGROUND
IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER

AT THE BOTTOM IN THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER
➤Describe the picture.
➤Do you use your mobile phone when you hang out
with friends?
➤Do you think people are addicted to mobile
phones? Why?
➤What do you think about the use of new
technologies in teenagers?
➤Tell me about the pros and cons of new
technologies.
➤Are you in favour or against zoos?
➤Do you have any pets? Why do you think people
have pets?
➤Do you like going to live concerts?
➤With Covid, are you in favour of massive live
concerts or against them?

➤Are you studying nowadays? Why? Why not?
➤Do you think it’s important to always keep learning?

➤How often do you go out to dance?
➤Do you think schools in your country should
organise “proms” like schools in the USA?

➤Do you enjoy watching scary movies?
➤Why do you think people enjoy watching scary
movies?
➤Do you prefer working from home or in an office?
➤Do you think people in the future will work from
home more often?

➤How often do you think about the environment?
➤Can people do more to take care of the
environment?
➤What do you know about covid-19?
➤What do you think about vaccines?

● The two people both look unhappy or irritated.
● They’re sitting at the kitchen table together, but they aren’t talking to each other.
● The man is staring down at the table, while the woman is stirring her tea with a
spoon.
➤When was the last time you argued with someone?
➤Which do you think is the main reason why people
argue nowadays?

● On the left, there’s a girl with dark, curly hair. She’s holding half a
cauliflower.
● In the middle, there’s a man who’s chopping vegetables.
● At the bottom, we can see a counter with many different vegetables on
it.
➤Do you usually cook for friends or family?
➤Who is the best cook you know and why?

● The horses are running through the grass.
● Two of them are black, but the one in the middle is white and
grey.
● They don’t have saddles or anything, so they could be wild horses.
➤Do you prefer to see animals in the wild or when
they are trained?
➤Do you think zoos are a good thing or is it better to
keep animals in the wild?

What do you think about theatre plays?
➤What do you prefer, going to the theatre or to the
cinema?
What do you think about playing sports from an early
age?
Do you prefer individual or team sports?

Why do you think there is so much traffic in the city?
What is your favourite means of transport and
why?
➤Have you ever worked in an office?If not, would
you like to do it?

➤Do you think working with technology has more
advantages or disadvantages?
GENERAL PART 2 -PICTURE DESCRIPTION-
➤Describe the picture
➤Please talk about how you use your mobile phone.
➤Do you think mobile phones have helped people live better lives?
➤ Tell me about a time you learned something online.

➤Do you think people learn better online or in classrooms?
➤What type of games do children in your country play?
➤How have children’s games changed in the last fifty years?

➤What practical or real-life skills are taught in schools in your country?
➤Do you think schools should teach these skills or should parents do it?
GENERAL PART 3 / ADVANCED PART 1
-PICTURES COMPARISON-
➤Compare the pictures.
➤What is the best place to work, in your view? Why?
➤Is it possible to work outdoors and be efficient? Why? Why not?

➤What do you think about live sports without spectators or
with a limited number of them?
➤With the current situation, what do you prefer?

➤What do you think about homeschooling?
➤What are the advantages and disadvantages of traditional schools?

➤What do you think about anti-vaccines people? Are they right?
➤What are the advantages and disadvantages of vaccines?

➤What are the advantages of both types of holidays?
➤Which type of holiday would you prefer?

➤What do you think about piracy and the cinema industry?
➤Which of the two ways of watching films do you prefer?

➤What skills can you learn from playing in both ways?
➤Which of the two ways of playing do you prefer?

➤Why is it important to keep places clean and recycle?
➤What are the best ways to protect the environment?

Which of these types of art do you prefer?
➤Are you in favour or against graffiti in the streets?

➤What would it be like to spend your free time in these ways?
➤Which of these free time acitivities would you prefer to do?

➤What are the advantages of using each type of media?
➤Which of the two types of media do you prefer?

➤ Do you think these children will have the same future?
➤What would your ideal school be like?

➤ What are the pros and cons of living in each place?
Where do you prefer to live?

➤ How often do you have big family get-togethers?
➤Do you prefer spending time with your family or friends?


➤ What are the advantages and disadvantages of online
dating?
➤ In today’s society Which do you prefer?

➤ Are electric cars better for the environment?
➤ What are the advantages and disadvantages of the two types of cars?
➤Where would you prefer to live?
➤What place is better for old people?

➤Do you prefer individual or team activities?
➤Do you think it is important to know how to work in a group?

➤What do you think is the best stage of life to travel?
➤What are the advantages of travelling?

➤What type of weather do you prefer?
➤ How do you think the weather affects people’s feelings?

SPEAKING PART 4 - ABSTRACT TOPIC
GEN. PART 4 / ADV. PART 2 -ABSTRACT TOPIC-
➢Tell me about the last time you celebrated an important
custom in your country.
➢How did you feel?
➢Do you think customs are important? Why? why not?
➢Tell me about a time you visited a different country.
➢Were its traditions very different from the ones from your
country? In which aspects?
➢When was the last time you enjoyed a celebration?
➢Do you think it’s important to go to social events and
celebrations? Why? Why not?
➢Tell me about the last time you attended a celebration.
➢Why do people enjoy celebrations?
➢Tell me about a time you celebrated a birthday party.

➢Do you think birthday parties are mainly for kids?
➢When was the last time you went to a wedding?
➢Do you think people celebrate too many events? Why? Why not?
➢Tell me about the last time you witnessed a big storm
➢Why do some people enjoy extreme weather?
➢Tell me about the climate in your country.
➢How do you feel about it? Do you like it or would you change it?
➢How does the climate affect people?
➢Tell me about your favourite kind of weather

➢How do people in your city react when the weather is bad?
➢Do you think the weather in your country will change in the next
few years? Why? Why not?
➢Tell me about a time you were scared of an animal
➢How did you feel? How would you feel if you encountered a
dangerous animal?
➢Tell me about which animals you think are the most dangerous in the
world.
➢Tell me about an endangered species.
➢How do you feel about this issue?
➢What things can be done to prevent species from going extinct?
➢Which pets do you consider to be unusual?

➢Do a lot of people own unusual pets in your country?
➢Do you think wild animals should be kept as pets? Why? Why not?
➢Tell me about a custom you participated in a few years ago
➢How did you feel when you took part in it?
➢Why are traditions important?
➢Tell me about an important date you celebrated with your family?

- How did you feel?
➢What type of dates do people usually celebrate together?
➢Tell me about a time when you felt drained and tired
- How did you feel?
➢What can someone do to relax?
➢Tell me about a holiday that was special for you.

➢How did you feel in that place?
➢What do people tend to do during their holidays?
➢Tell me about a time when you practised a new activity.
- How did you feel?
➢What activities are trendy in your country nowadays?
➢Tell me about a time when you wore special clothes.
- How did you feel?
➢Why do you think that people give a lot of importance to the
clothes they wear?
➢Tell me about a time when you were celebrating something.

- How did you feel?
➢What things can people do to feel good?
➢Tell me about a time you went to hospital
- How did you feel?
➢ How could hospitals be made better places to visit and stay
in?
➢Tell me about a time when you were punished as a child
- How did you feel?
➢ What do you think are good and bad ways to punish a child?
➢Tell me about a time when you took a risk
➢ Are risk takers more successful in life?
➢Have you ever gone abroad?
➢ What cultural differences did you find?
➢Do you think children should have cooking lessons at
school?
➢Would it change the way they see food?
➢How would that change the future, when they become
independent?
➢How important is it to stay fit and healthy?
What do people in your country do to stay fit?
How do you think schools can promote healthy lifestyles
for young people?
➢Tell me what you can remember about starting school.

How did you feel about it?
Do you think children have to start school at too young an
age?
ADVANCED PART 3 - PROS AND CONS
Are drones really helpful?
PROS
➢ Help tracking the perpetrators
➢ Provide valuable footage in criminal acts
➢ Used for entertaining purposes
CONS
➢ Invade people’s privacy.
➢ Can be used for immoral purposes
➢ Can replace humans in certain job positions Do you think technology will
control our lives in the future?
Is working while studying a good idea for teenagers?
PROS
➢ Independence and more possibilities
➢ Helps with values such as responsibility.
➢ They can learn how to manage finances from an early age.
CONS
➢ Less time to study
➢ More difficult to socialise or spend time with friends
Should children and teenagers be
➢ Tricky to balance so many aspects at a young age.
introduced to the world of work
before they are actually in it?
Does life satisfaction depend on your job?
PROS
➢ Your salary improves your well-being
➢ Work can inspire you to have a better performance
➢ It gives you a sense of fulfillment
CONS
➢ A job is a means to well-being
➢ There are other important factors
➢ Sometimes you don’t have a calling Should employers make sure that
their employees are fulfilled?
Citizens should be allowed to carry personal guns.
FOR
➢ Guns can help people protect themselves
➢ They prevent people from becoming victims of crimes like burglary
➢ Necessary for hunting or target sports
AGAINST
➢ Guns are weapons that are used to commit a crime Is there less crime
➢ Fewer guns will reduce the homicide rate today than years ago?
➢ Handheld and/or military guns aren’t useful for activities like hunting
Raising the minimum wage
FOR
➢ Raising the minimum wage would increase economic activity and spur job growth
➢ Increasing the minimum wage would reduce poverty
➢ A higher minimum wage would reduce government welfare spending
AGAINST
➢ Increasing the minimum wage would force businesses to lay off employees and
raise unemployment levels
➢ Raising the minimum wage would hurt businesses and force companies to close.
➢Raising the minimum wage would increase the price of consumer goods
Is the universal minimum

wage the solution to all our
problems in the working field?
Travelling abroad
FOR
➢ It’s challenging and takes you out of your comfort zone.
➢ It’s memorable, giving you memories that last a lifetime.
➢ You become fluent in another language.
AGAINST
➢ You might feel lonely, homesick or even scared at the beginning.
➢ There are many cultural and practical obstacles. Language can be a barrier.
➢ It is costly. You may not be able to afford it.
Can constantly travelling and

having a balanced work/life
be compatible?
Using computers over mobile phones
FOR
➢ Mobiles are too slow to run powerful software.
➢ The small screen of phones can damage your eyes and cause headaches.
➢ Computers are ideal for working long hours since writing is much quicker.
AGAINST
➢ Not as accessible as mobile phones, less easy to move around.
➢ Not very safe, computers are vulnerable to viruses and data theft.
➢ Not always connected to the internet, they require more powerful connection.
Do you think computers will

be easier to carry around as
time goes by?
Shopping in-store over shopping online
FOR
➢ Wide variety of payment methods.
➢ More eco-friendly, less transportation involved.
➢ Some products are impossible to buy online and need to be bought in-store.
AGAINST
➢ It’s time consuming.
➢ Prices can be higher since they have more expenses.
➢ Shopping centres tend to be very crowded and there are long queues.
Do you think the future will be

headed towards online
shopping or will stores be as
big as they are now?
Should animals be used for scientific or commercial testing?
FOR
➢ Animal testing contributes to life-saving cures and treatments.
➢ Animal testing is crucial to ensure that vaccines are safe.
➢ There is no adequate alternative to testing on a living, whole-body system.
AGAINST
➢ Animal testing is cruel and inhumane.
➢ Scientists are able to test vaccines on humans volunteers.
➢ Alternative testing methods now exist that can replace the need for animals.
What rights do humans have

that animals should also
have?
Using technology in education
FOR
➢ Gives students 21st century skills they’ll need in jobs
➢ Using Technology Can Excite Young Students
➢ Technology Encourages Spontaneous Learning
AGAINST
➢ Use of Technology Can Distract Students
➢ Removes Children from Opportunities for Socialization
➢ Technology Can Discourage Creativity
How will education change in

the future with the
development of technology?
The development of artificial intelligence will help humanity
FOR
➢ Diminishes Human Error
➢ Offers Continual 24/7 Availability
➢ Helping in Repetitive Jobs:
AGAINST
➢ Requires Higher Overall Costs
➢ Reduces Employment
➢ Increases Potential for Human Laziness
What do you think life would be

like today without computers?
A more varied diet for children
FOR
➢ Schools included a fruit’s day in the week.
➢ There are courses and programs about healthy life.
➢There are advertisements on television to encourage the consumption of a healthy diet.
AGAINST
➢ There are many sugary foods.
➢ Children are very spoiled now.
➢ Parents have less time to prepare healthy meals.
Are there enough measures

to promote a healthy life?
Working only a four-day week
FOR
➢ Better work/life balance
➢ More cost-effective for employer and employee.
➢Happier, less stressed staff
AGAINST
➢ Longer working days to compensate
➢ Might not suit parents with school children
➢ Having to catch up during your “free” time.
Would you accept this

working week if the
salaries were lower?
Smartphones - A blessing or a curse?
FOR
➢ Necessary for social life and work
➢ Lots of information at your fingertips
➢Useful in emergencies
AGAINST
➢ A distraction
➢ People don’t communicate in person
➢ Over reliance on smartphones
Do you think in the future

we will completely depend
on our phones for daily
tasks?

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APTIS SPEAKERS

(GENERAL & ADVANCED)

SPEAKING PART 1 GENERAL

What do you do? What is your town/city like?

Please, tell me about a famous Tell me about your favourite film.

What type of restaurants are

What’s your favourite day of the Where are you from?

How many brothers and sisters

What’s your favourite dish?

What hobby would you like to take

Have you ever tried online dating?

2ND- DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE PICTURE

IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER

➤Do you think people are addicted to mobile

➤What do you think about the use of new

➤Tell me about the pros and cons of new

➤Are you in favour or against zoos?

➤Do you have any pets? Why do you think people

➤Do you like going to live concerts?

➤With Covid, are you in favour of massive live

concerts or against them?

➤Are you studying nowadays? Why? Why not?

➤Do you think it’s important to always keep learning?

➤How often do you go out to dance?

➤Do you think schools in your country should

organise “proms” like schools in the USA?

➤Do you enjoy watching scary movies?

➤Why do you think people enjoy watching scary

➤Do you prefer working from home or in an office?

➤Do you think people in the future will work from

home more often?

➤How often do you think about the environment?

➤Can people do more to take care of the

➤What do you know about covid-19?

➤What do you think about vaccines?

➤When was the last time you argued with someone?

➤Which do you think is the main reason why people

➤Describe the picture.

➤Do you usually cook for friends or family?

➤Who is the best cook you know and why?

they are trained?

➤Do you think zoos are a good thing or is it better to

keep animals in the wild?

What do you think about theatre plays?

➤What do you prefer, going to the theatre or to the

What do you think about playing sports from an early

Do you prefer individual or team sports?

Why do you think there is so much traffic in the city?

What is your favourite means of transport and

➤Have you ever worked in an office?If not, would

you like to do it?

➤Describe the picture

➤Please talk about how you use your mobile phone.

➤Describe the picture

➤ Tell me about a time you learned something online.

➤Describe the picture

➤What type of games do children in your country play?

➤How have children’s games changed in the last fifty years?

➤Describe the picture

➤What practical or real-life skills are taught in schools in your country?

➤Compare the pictures.

➤What is the best place to work, in your view? Why?