Aptis for Teachers: Writing Tests And Model Answers

APTIS Writing Part 4: Example Answer To Sample Question #1
Part 4: You are a member of a travel club. You received this email from the club.
Dear member,
I am writing to tell you that the famous travel writer Mr. David Price will unfortunately not be able to attend our next club meeting. Although Mr. Price will not be there to sign copies of his new book Around the World in Eighty Ways, members of the club will be able to buy a copy for the price of twenty-five pounds. If you would like to reserve a copy of the book, please contact the club secretary.
Write an email to your friend (about 50 words). Write about your feelings and what the club should do about the situation. You have 10 minutes.
Hi Jack, how’s it going?
I’m disappointed about the situation with David Price’s book. I think it’s a cheek that he isn’t coming to the meeting and yet still wants to sell his book. I’m not going to pay £25 for a copy unless it’s signed. Maybe he can reduce the price or rearrange his visit. (52 words)
Write an email to the president of the club (about 120-150 words). Write about your feelings and what the club should do about the situation. You have 20 minutes.
Dear Club President,
I am writing to you in connection with the sale of My Price’s book for £25 even though he was unable to attend the meeting and the book is unsigned. Firstly, I am upset by this situation, I do not consider it to be very fair and because of this, I do not intend to buy a copy. Furthermore, I am sure that the other club members feel the same way, and, in my opinion, this is not beneficial to the club.
To resolve this situation I suggest that we either ask Mr. Price to sign copies of his book, which will allow us to sell it at £25 per copy or arrange for Mr. Price to give another talk at a later date. For me, this would be the best option as I am still extremely interested in hearing what he has to say about his travels as well as asking him a few questions.
Yours sincerely,
John
APTIS Writing Part 4: Sample Question #2
Part 4: You received this email from the president of the technology club.
Dear member,
We are writing to inform you that the trip to the science centre to see the robotics display has unfortunately been canceled. Although many of you were looking forward to this excursion, we did not reach the necessary number of participants to continue. However, we hope to reschedule this event for next month. Please let us know if you would like a refund or if you would like to hold your spot for the new date.