APTIS Advanced: Sample Speaking Question #1

(4 parts – 10 minutes)

Part 1: In this part of the test, you are going to compare two pictures
and I will ask you two questions about it. You will have 45 seconds
for each response.

1.1. Tell me what you see in the photographs

1.2. Which of these homes is more common in your town/city? Why?

1.3. Which place would you rather live in? Why?.
Part 2: In this part of the test, you will answer abstract questions
about a particular topic. You will have 60 seconds to prepare before
you start speaking. Then, you will speak for 2 minutes.

2.1 How important to you is health and fitness?

2.2 In what ways can people stay healthy?
2.3 What do you think governments can do to promote healthy lifestyles in
your country?

Part 3: In this part of the test, you are going to give a presentation.
You can see the topic and some points for and against both sides. You
will choose two points from each list and give a balanced argument.
You will have 60 seconds to prepare before you start speaking and
then you will have 1.5 minutes to speak. After you finish speaking,
you will be asked an additional question about the topic.

Topic: 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
 Fewer guns will reduce the homicide rate
 Handheld and/or military guns are not useful for activities like hunting

Part 4: Answer the question. You have 45 seconds to speak.

There is fewer crime today than there was in the past.

What is your response to this statement?