Aptis reading Test: General Tips and Strategies

APTIS Listening Part 4: Sample Questions and Tips 
This article will help you answer APTIS listening part IV: Monologue Comprehension questions 
more effectively. 
What is the Aptis listening part 4 like?
Part 4 of the APTIS Listening is called Monologue Comprehension. In this task, you will hear two 
longer monologues and you will have to decide the attitude, the intention, or the opinion of the 
speaker. 
There are two questions with each monologue (so 4 in total). To complete the task, you must 
choose one from three options you are given. 
The sentence options are longer than part 3. For further information, please visit British Council 
website here. 
Example: 
Below is an example of one question and the tapescript that goes with it 
Listen to a lecturer giving a talk about environmental concerns and answer the questions.
A popular mindset in our modern society is that too much of our financial resources are being 
invested into preserving our environment as much as possible. People contend that there are more 
important issues to consider before expending all our capital fighting against global warming or 
deforestation. However, I have to disagree with those opinions as environmental problems should be 
dealt with immediately.
Sure, malnutrition, poverty and violence are some examples of insurmountable problems that the 
world is facing right now, yet it does not mean that the environmental troubles are less important. 
For instance, the amount of potable water, which is vital for our existence, is decreasing 
considerably. Rivers and lakes are getting drier and drier. People are still wasting water in 
developed countries by not turning off the taps when not in use, and overpopulation is making the 
shortage worse. Even though we have developed very sophisticated systems to recycle rainwater, not 
every country has the means or infrastructure to implement it. It is true that we must eradicate food 
insecurity and violence, but it is also true that the water dilemma could trigger more complications, 
in the worst of the scenarios, who knows?, a war maybe.
Furthermore, air, water, soil, and even sound pollution is responsible for causing global 
warming. In particular, the climate in most countries, particularly developing ones, is being 
modified aggressively every year due to the melting of the glaciers. Relatedly, we have witnessed 
more tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fires and so on, in our lifetime than ever 
before. And I believe the situation will exacerbate. These disasters will become more catastrophic 
and frequent. Natural disasters and global warming go hand in hand and is a matter of time that 
they will destroy us if we do not pay attention now. Reducing pollution is a small step in the right 
direction, but everyone must be on board.
It is critical to work on economic and social issues, but it is slightly more crucial to take care of 
our planet, because it is our home, it is where we live. The future of our existence depends on what 
we are willing to do today.
1. What is his overall opinion?
A.
Environmental problems require more concern than social and economic ones.
B.
Global warming and poverty carry equal prominence.
C.
The world will go to war over environmental issues.
2. What is his prediction for natural disasters?
A.
They will disappear if we can create less pollution.
B.
They will begin to affect developed countries.
C.
They will worsen with time.