Aptis reading Test: General Tips and Strategies

Part 1: In this part of the test, you are going to answer three personal questions about 
yourself and your interests. You will have 30 seconds to answer each question. Begin speaking 
when you hear the beep.
1.1 How do you prefer to travel 
1.2 Do you have a favourite journey? 
1.3 Tell me about a time you felt very tired.
 

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Part 2: In this part of the test, you are going to describe what is happening in a picture. 
Then, I will ask you two questions about them. You will have 45 seconds for each response. 
Begin speaking when you hear the beep.
2.1. Describe this picture. 
2.2. Is driving to work better than taking public transport? 
2.3 How can we reduce the traffic on our roads?
Part 3: In this part of the test, you are going to look at two pictures and I will ask you two 
questions about it. You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear 
the beep.
3.1. Compare the pictures. 
3.2. Is it better to travel to distant places or stay nearer home? 
3.3. Do you think travel ‘broadens the mind’?
Part 4: In this part of the test, you will look at a picture and answer the questions below. 
You will have 60 seconds to prepare before you start speaking. Then, you will speak for 2 
minutes.

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4.1 Do you know any older couples like the one in the photograph? 
4.2 People are staying younger for longer. Why do you think this is? 
4.3 What are the advantages of getting older?
APTIS For Teaches: Sample Speaking Question #6 
Part 1: In this part of the test, you are going to answer three personal questions about 
yourself and your interests. You will have 30 seconds to answer each question. Begin speaking