APTIS Speaking Part 4

APTIS Speaking

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

  
  

Multiple Choice

Part 4 is aimed at what level on the CEFR

• A1

• A2

• B1

• B2

Multiple Choice

You will see a picture with 4 questions

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

How many minutes do you have to prepare for your answers?

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 4 minutes

Multiple Choice

How many questions are there in 'Part 4'?

• 2 questions

• 3 questions

• 4 questions

• 2 pictures and 1 question

Multiple Choice

How many minutes do you have to answer the questions in 'Part 4'?

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 90 seconds

• 4 minutes

Tips

Use the minute they give you to take notes on what you’re going to say. Don’t try to write full sentences. Divide your paper into three columns, to make sure you include each of the three points. Your answers don’t have to be equal in length ­­– for example, how you felt will probably be the shortest part. But you must answer all the questions, so make sure you have something in each column.

 (Remember, the photo here is only decorative – do not describe it!)

Tell me about a time when you had to look after someone.

This part gives you the chance to use a variety of narrative tenses and forms (past simple, used to, would, past perfect). Here are some ideas to get you started:

Well, I’ve had quite a lot of experience in looking after children over the years, but the first time I really had to take responsibility was when I was 11 and my nephew was born. I used to look after him while my sister went shopping … then later on, when I was a teenager, I would babysit in the evenings too.

Additional 'narrative tenses' and 'forms'

The most memorable occasion was when …

I remember spending hours playing with him and reading him stories…

I would take him to the park …

How did you feel about it?

Try to include imaginative, colourful adjectives and expressions:

I’d never felt so grown up before! But at first, I felt a bit nervous, as he was so small. I was scared I’d drop him! But the main feeling was one of happiness – I love children!

I couldn’t have felt more …

I was totally …

What do you think we can learn from such an experience?

Try to use different ways of giving your opinion this time. Here’s another sample B2 answer:

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As I see it, it’s a really important life experience. It teaches you to be more responsible and also less selfish, as you have to consider someone else. You can’t just do what you want all the time, and that’s a fact we all should all realise at an early age – the younger, the better. It also makes you appreciate your free time more when you have it. You learn how to make decisions when necessary, and how to be the one in charge. To my mind, it helps us develop our social skills and communicate more clearly. I believe it also makes you appreciate your parents and other relatives more … you remember all the times that you’ve been looked after by others.

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

• 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

• Don’t panic. Use the 1-minute preparation time to write down ideas

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