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Here are some examples of questions you might see in part 1 of the exam.
These questions should be easy to answer. Just relax used this as an opportunity to get used to talking to a computer!
Topics: Family, My Job, Weather, Likes and Dislikes, Daily Routine,Interest and Leisure,Holidays and Travel, Future Plans, Books, Films, Food, Health
and Fitness, Media, Learning.
Best Practices:
If you feel nervous: begin by repeating/ reading the question. ” What is your village,town or city like? It is …….
If you need time to think, say: Let me see… or Hmm.. I would probably say..
Try developing a structure to answer these types of questions: This will help if you are struggling to fill up the time.
: Your focus should be on improving your vocabulary and reduce repetition, pauses, and nervousness.
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I enjoy reading books in my free time. I especially enjoy nonfiction books. I’m also interested in politics. I love watching debates on TV and trying to mimic the speakers. I
love (verb + ing) listening to Kpop music. I make time to play with my kids on the weekend, and when I can, I usually watch TV, in particular, the news. When I have the
chance I make my own tshirts and clothes on my old sewing machine. One of my other interests is camping . I prefer outdoor activities and spend a lot of time gardening.
I’m growing cucumbers this year.
It is______________, because____________.
Expanding on a topic.
I wish I could ______________ all day, and I even forget about everything else.
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Part 2 Giving a Basic Description of picture /Opinion/ Comparing with own situation
There are 3 task in part 2 of the Aptis speaking exam: 1. Describe the picture. (You have to speak for 45 seconds ) 2.Giving an opinion. (You have to speak for 45 seconds )3.
Comparing with own situation/experiences. (You have to speak for 45 seconds)
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Who do you see? Where are they? What are they doing? What do they look like? How do you think they feel? What’s in the background?(if applicable) What’s the weather like?(if
applicable)
It’s best to give a general impression or description rather than separate details. And if you have time give short details about separate details of the picture.
Example:
There are five people in the picture. I think they are at a family event. The man on the right is making a toast.
SPECULATE
She looks very sad. Perhaps no one remembered it was her own birthday.
They all look very happy. The woman on the left is wearing skiing gear. They might be getting ready to go on vacation.
The man is wearing a tailored suit and a top hat. He must be Japanese because of the flag on his briefcase. The woman behind him looks friendly.
They are all wearing formal clothes. They might be getting ready for a wedding.
The girl in the middle seems to be excited. She must be getting ready for a fun adventure..
REACT
I like this photo. It reminds me of my family.This photo makes me think of my own mother and the time we celebrated her winning an award.
I would love to try this. In fact, I’m going to try it this weekend.
I like this picture, though I’m afraid of dogs and I am not keen on being around animals.
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There’s a boy riding a bike. There are several people having dinner here.
It looks as if… + a sentence (he/she/ it +is+ ing / they are + ing / there is/ are … etc.)
It’s a thing that you use for…(making pancakes/ flipping eggs over in the pan)
It’s similar to a …
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I think that…
Personally…
Surprisingly…
And after expressing your opinions, here are some ways that you can justify them:
as…(+subject verb)
Of course, the good thing about living in the city is that there are tons of facilities and entertainment. On the other hand, life in the country is much less stressful.
I wouldn’t mind being on a beautiful island like that, but on the other hand, I think I would be bored to death after a couple of days there.
If I had to choose one of these places, I would definitely go for the one in the picture at the bottom.
 
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Question One: Describe (Expressions from Part Two) , compare and contrast. Question Two: Speculate about these two situations/pictures Question Three: Choose one of the images
or situations
Question 1
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Describing two pictures: In the first picture, I can see… / In the other picture, there are/is…../ Looking at the (fist/second) picture I can see…/ Which may show…/ (They/He/She/)
may be (verb+ing)..
Things in common: Both pictures show/have / I think they both are (in/on/of..) / There is/are(_____) in both pictures… /Similarly in the second picture, the first picture has…
Contrasting the pictures: There are several differences. / In the top picture is(____) whereas, in the bottom picture.. /In the picture on the right whereas , the picture on the left../ The
picture of(___)is… / It looks like../ However, the picture of(___) looks like…/ They look like..
Highlighting differences: The main difference between the pictures is…. / The main focus of the (first/top/L/R))picture is (_____)whereas.. /After looking at these images , the
biggest difference is ….
Example Answer:
Both pictures show people at work. There are computers in both pictures. However, there are several important differences. In the top picture or the picture on the (L/R) the
man looks quite stressed. I think she is probably a manager or a boss, whereas, in the bottom picture the man looks very relaxed. He probably works as an Artist or in a museum .
The woman might be preparing for a deal or a stressful decision. However, the picture of the man looks like and nice peaceful environment, but the woman looks like her workplace
Question 2
Speculating :
I imagine it would be….(adjective)/ I would find it… (adjective) / It might be nice to.. / I could see myself…./ Perhaps it would be / I suppose … /I guess it would be nice to..
Question 3
Choosing one image / situation : I would choose the top/ bottom situation/ image because…/ I think I’d prefer to… (verb) because… / I think I’d prefer to (verb) because….. /I
would definitely choose to…. / It would probably be better to… because…./ I doubt I would like to _____in picture (1/2) but I would prefer to)_____in picture (1/2)/ In my opinion
Adding more information: Another important point to make is/ thing to say is…
Then again, it’s also true that….. /Then again, it’s also true that….
Giving a conclusion: So in conclusion, I would say… / So it has to be a balance…/It all depends on…
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Part 4: Discussion of Personal Abstract Ideas.
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Part 4: Discussion of Personal Abstract Ideas.
In part 4 you will see an image, but the trick is that you will not be asked to describe this picture. The picture is only used as a visual clue to help you draw upon your own experiences.
You will have one minute to prepare and two minutes to respond
In part 4 you will be shown an image, and presented with three points to discuss. You will have one minute to prepare, and you can make notes. Look at the example below and the notes
that someone has made.
Question 2: Emotional Response/Feelings/Opinion: How did you feel about …./ How does this____ make you feel / Explain why you…….
Example Question:
You have 1 minute to prepare before you answer the question take full advantage by taking some quick notes for each question
Example Notes:
Notes:
Award/Achievements – I have a Bachelor’s degree/ I received the second highest GPA in my class/I ran a marathon last month
Feelings proud – useful to community/ accomplished (a goal)/ I am able to provide for myself/I have a career that I enjoy/ My family and friends respect.
Encouraging Yes. Helps when motivation is low/ Helps me stay discipline to complete goals. If I don’t win or achieve a goal the hard work is satisfaction. E.g. completed the
TIPS
Note: Don’t worry about full sentences you don’t have time. Just write down some key points to help you structure your answer and remember ideas/ vocabulary.
Prepare for 1 minute (use a stopwatch) and then keep speaking for 2 minutes.
Structuring your answer – (Beginning/middle/end) and make sure it cover all of the questions in the same order they were asked.
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