APTIS WRITING

Writing Exam
LESSON2.
PART 1.
“You are a member of a Reading Club. You are talking to some other members in a chat
room. Talk to them using full sentences”.

 SAM: Hi! Welcome to the reading club. Why do you want to join the club? (40 words)
 MIGUEL: What book are you reading now? What is the last book you read? (40 words)
 MICHELLE: What do you prefer, poetry or long stories? (40 words)
PART 2. (150 WORDS)
Dear Community Member
We are currently assessing the state of the neighbourhood and we would like your input. If
possible, would you kindly email us any and all problems you feel we have to rectify.
We thank you for your patience and continued support.
Kind Regards,
The City Council
NOTES:
• narrow pavement (cars park on it),
• poor lights or no lights on the street,
• traffic signs do not always work (too small/not bright)
PART 3. (220 WORDS)
“Over the last year there has been an increasing rate of rich people visiting unexplored
remote destinations”
Notes:

ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGES:
- beauty of places - local culture invaded
- exciting feelings - damage environment

PLACES DESTINATION VISITORS PER YEAR

Desert Australia 6 000

Jungle Guatamala 50 000

Arctic Antarctica 1 000

Mountain Canada 80 000

LESSON 8.
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“You are a member of a History club. You are talking to some other members in a chat
room. Talk to them using full sentences”.

 SAM: Why did you join it? (40 words)

 MIGUEL: Tell us about the history of your country. (40 words)
 MICHELLE: What is your favorite historical character and why? (40 words)
Part 2. (150 WORDS)
Dear Customer
We are currently assessing the state and service of our supermarket and we would like
your input. If possible, would you kindly email us any and all problems you feel we have to
rectify.
We thank you for your patience and continued support.
Kind Regards,
Notes:

 young staff not trained enough

 the background music is too loud.
 Products badly organized.
PART 3. (220 WORDS)
“CCTV Surveillance Cameras”

ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGES:
- Proof in criminal cases - Privacy invasion
- Crime rate reduction - High installing cost

City Cameras

London 80 000

Stockholm 8 000

San Francisco 8 000

LESSON 14.
PART 1.
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“You are a member of a Sports Club. You are talking to some other members in a chat
room. Talk to them using full sentences”.

 SAM: Hi! Welcome to the Sports Club. What sports are commonly practiced in your
country? (40 words)
 MIGUEL: Who´s your favourite sportsman/sportswoman? Why? (40 words)
 MICHELLE: Why do you like sports? (40 words)

PART 2. (150 WORDS)

Dear Member,
We would like to know how you feel about the recent changes we have had in our
timetable and fees for using the internet. We appreciate any possible suggestions in order
to improve our service.
Best Wishes
Notes:

 They now close 1 hour earlier and open 1 hour late.

 Wi-Fi fees are too high.
 They are replacing physical books for electronic ones.

PART 3. (220 WORDS)

“Should we all use electric cars?”
Notes:

ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGES:
 More Eco-friendly  Not enough recharge points
 No Petrol Required  They are small

Sales in the USA last Average Car Breakdown Sales Average Change in a
year Costs year

Petrol
1 200 000 23 000 -1.3%
Vehicle

Diesel
800 000 25 000 -2.4%
Vehicle

Electric
200 000 28 000 +12.5%
Vehicle

LESSON 17
PART 1
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“You are a member of a Cooking Club. You are talking to some other members in a chat
room. Talk to them using full sentences”.

 SAM: Hi! Welcome to the Cooking Club. - When did you start to be interested in
cooking? (40 words)
 MIGUEL: Would you like to have your own restaurant or you´re doing this just as a
hobby? (40 words)
 MICHELLE: Tell me about a typical meal in your country. How do you make it? (40
words)
PART 2. (150 WORDS)
Dear Parents,
I am writing to know your opinion about the new lunch menu the school is offering to your
children. We are trying to improve our services, so make sure you check the new monthly
fee since there has been an increase.
Please, do not forget children have to be in the school at 7am everyday and not at 8:30am
as before.
Best Wishes
Notes:

 The menu isn’t very healthy.

 Children have to wake up too early.
 The fee has gone up 50%.
PART 3. (220 WORDS)
“How Often Do You Use Your Mobile Apps?”
Notes:

ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGES:
 Improve communication  Eye Damage
 Entertainment  Sleeping problems

Percentage in Population with Hours Spent a Day

The Type of Mobile Mainly
Eye Damage on Mobile Phones
Used in the Last Year

Teenagers Entertainment/Photography 4% 10hrs

Single Adults Social Network/Business 2% 3hrs

Married Couples Work/Communicating 1% 1hrs

LESSON 21
PART 1
“You are a member of a Dancing Club. You are talking to some other members in a chat
room. Talk to them using full sentences”.
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 Grace: “Hi, welcome! Why did you join this club?” (40 words)
 Mary: “What is the traditional music in your country like? (40 words)
 Jhon: “What is your favourite type of music?” (40 words)

PART 2 (150 WORDS)

Dear Conference Attendees,
We would like to know your opinion about the last conference you attended. As you know,
we are having a new conference at the university with Mr. John Wade on the 29tth of the
current month and attendance must be confirmed. Make sure you check the new monthly
fee for this service since there has been a new increase.
Your opinion is vital for us to improve our services.
Best Regards
Notes:

 The auditorium was hot and there were people standing.

 The fee has gone up by 50%.
 It ended a lot later than you expected.

PART 3. (220 WORDS)

“Gun Ownership”
Notes:

ADVANTAGES:
 the right to self-defence.
 Sense of safety.
 Right to own guns for
hunting.
DISADVANTAGES:
 Criminals can obtain guns more easily.
 Death rate by gunshot increases, including
suicide.
 The presence of a gun makes a conflict more
likely to become violent.

Year School Shootings in the US Gun Homicides in the US

2016 45 Schools 11 004

2017 65 Schools 15 549

LESSON 26
PART 1
“You are a member of a Painting Club. You are talking to some other members in a chat
room. Talk to them using full sentences”.

 Louis: “Hi, welcome! When did you first become interested in painting?” (40 words)
 Mary: “Who is your favourite painter?” (40 words)
 John: “Would you like to start a business related to art?” (40 words)
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PART 2. (150 WORDS)

Dear Community Members,
We would like to know your opinion about our new project. As you might know, a new
company will be building a big shopping centre in the neighbourhood and it is important
for us to know what you think about it, specially since this means there will be a lot of
workers in the area for a few months.
We thank you for your patience and continued support.
Kind Regards,
The City Council
Notes:

 This means more traffic and strangers in the neighbourhood.

 You want to know if there will be a playground for children.
 They will have to improve the litter collection/recycling system.
PART 3. (220 WORDS)
“Should People Become Vegetarian?”
Notes:

ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGES:
 You do not kill animals, which is very cruel.  Less meal choices
 A vegetarian diet reduces the chances of  It can be more
developing kidney stones and heart expensive
diseaseshealthier life in general)  You can be socially
 Promotes weight loss. excluded.

Reasons why people become vegetarian in the US %

Health 25%

Taste preferences 14%

Concern for the environment 11%

Animal protection 50%

LESSON 30
PART 1.
“You are a member of an Online Film Streaming Service. You are talking to some other
members in a chat room. Talk to them using full sentences”.

 Louis: “Welcome! It seems you are a film fanatic like me, what´s your favourite film?”
(40 words)
 Fred: “I love watching films with my best friend. Who do you like watching films
with?” (40 words)
 Mary: “Brad Pitt is amazing, I´ve considered being an actress myself. Would you ever
want to be an actor/actress?” (40 words)
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Part 2. (150 WORDS)

“Dear member,
We have currently received some complaints about some anti-social behaviour that has
been occurring in our gym. As you know we constantly strive for a welcoming and
pleasant environment for our members so this has concerned us.
We would really appreciate any feedback from you on any behaviour like this that you
have witnessed so we can improve our services in the interests of all member.
Kind Regards,
The Fitness for All Team.”
Notes:

 There are dirty towels left in the changing rooms

 Men always outnumber women in the gym
 The staff are often rude
PART 3. (220 WORDS)
“Should we all be hiring a foreign nanny for our children?”
Notes:

ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGES:
 The child grows up knowing a  Young children might get confused
foreign language between the two languages
 The whole family can learn about  You might miss important parts of
another culture their childhood
 Less responsibility for you as a  Nannies are expensive and difficult
parent to find

Percentage of Families Average Working Hours Per Day For

Area
with Nannies Parents Including Commute

Inner London 32 9.5

London Suburbs 40 11

Wales 10 8

Greater
18 8
Manchester