Aptis Speaking Practice Part 4

Aptis Speaking Practice Part 4 What is part 4? - Aptis speaking part 4 is aimed at level B2 on the CEFR - You will see a picture on the screen and 3 questions - You have 1 minute to prepare your answers for the 3 questions - You then have 2 minutes to answer these questions by speaking into a microphone Points to remember - Answer all 3 questions. Only answering 1 or 2 will lower your score - Stay on topic. Not doing so will lower your score - Use a variety of grammatical structures and vocabulary (see below) - Speak clearly, at a normal pace, not too fast. Don’t use too many pauses in the sentences - Use a variety of cohesive devices. These help to link ideas (see below) - Don’t panic. Use the 1-minute preparation time to write down ideas More Tips for Speaking 

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You need to answer the questions fully and talk more, as quite a lot say ‘I don’t know about it’ or ‘I have nothing to say’ or just answer ‘Yes/No’. Try to elaborate whenever you can. Try not to repeat things you’ve said. Expand upon your answers and move the topic forward. Practice describing pictures / comparing two pictures. Even if you feel you don’t have the right vocabulary, try to speak impromptu, and explain whatever ideas you have. In the long turn (...1 min. preparation – 2 min. speech) don’t spend the preparation time on writing full sentences because this will only be enough for 20-30 seconds. Just write bullet points (single words) which will act as a prompt for you to talk about more freely. If you don’t fill 2 minutes you will not get the full score. Answer the question accurately. For example, if the question says ‘Tell me about a musical festival in your country’ don’t talk about festivals generally – it should only be a music festival. Or, ‘Tell me about a close relative of yours’ the question is actually about ONE relative and not all of your family. Overall, try not to feel nervous while speaking; exams can actually be an enjoyable experience. Finally, speak confidently and clearly. You will be fine!

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Example Grammar At this level, this includes:  adjectives and adverbs  future continous/perfect  conditional sentences (If I were…, I would; If I hadn’t…, I would have…)  modals (can’t have, must have)  narrative tenses (I was waiting for the bus, when I saw my next door neighbour)  habits in the past (I used to live in Tokyo. We would eat sushi every day.)  predictions using will and going to

Example Cohesive Devices Giving examples such as for example/instance like in particular

Adding another point also furthermore, in addition not only this, but also… another thing/point is…

Giving reasons because one of the reasons (why) is that… another reason is… some people may think/say that…

Ordering your ideas to start with first/second of all firstly/secondly finally

Example Questions Part 4 In this part, I am going to show you a picture and ask you three questions. You will have one minute to think about your answers before you start speaking. You will have two minutes to answer all three questions. Look at the photograph.

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Aptis Speaking Practice Part 4

- Tell me about a time you went on a long journey. - How did you feel about it? - Why do you think people are doing more long distance travelling nowadays?

Part 4 In this part, I am going to show you a picture and ask you three questions. You will have one minute to think about your answers before you start speaking. You will have two minutes to answer all three questions. Look at the photograph.

- Tell me about a time when you were very busy. - How did you feel about it? - Why do you think people are so busy nowadays?

Contributed by Stephen Sharpe Photos taken from www.freedigitalphotos.net © The British Council, 2014 The United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We are registered in England as a charity.