1、Aptis speaking testThe different parts are designed to assess your speaking ability in different ways, and test higher processes as the test progresses.Each question has a maximum response time but candidates can choose to end the recording before the allotted time by clicking on a stop button. Note
2、 that if you finish early, you may not have given enough of a range to score at the highest levels.The most common issues that cause candidates to lose marks are the following:1 . not doing a proper sound check2 . not speaking clearly3 . not answering the questions4 . giving under-length answers not
3、 using the full amount of time to speak5 . overusing words such as and and so6 . speaking in simple sentence lists7 . not using a variety of sentence structures.Aptis speaking testWhen you click to start the speaking test, screen A appears. This allows you to check the sound recording system on your
4、 computer. When you have recorded a sample of speech, screen B opens. Replay the sound. If you can hear it properly click on Yes (take me to the exam), if not click on No (let me try recording again). *During the microphone check, make sure you say a whole sentence and not just oneor two words. Asse
5、ssing the quality of the microphone needs more than a few words.Part 1: Personal information-givingPart 2: Describe and compare (concrete topic)Part 3 Describe, compare and speculatePart 4 Discuss an abstract topicTest design Personal information-givingIn this task, the candidate is asked to respond
6、 to three questions on personal topics. You are expected to talk for 3 0 seconds per question.To prepare for this task it is a good idea to practise introducing yourself and talking about your personal experiences. Think about familiar topics (e.g. holidays, weekend activities, sports) and practise
7、giving general information.*At the highest levels, try not to talk in lists but instead use connecting devices, complex sentences and a wide range of grammar.PreparationDescribe and compare (concrete topic)Describe a photograph and then answer two questions related to the topic. The topic will be co
8、ncrete in nature (e.g. a celebration). The three questions increase in complexity (from description to opinion). You are expected to talk for 45 seconds per question.You should try to be fluent and spontaneous, showing little sign of effort. Try to vary your intonation and sentence stress to express
9、 finer shades of meaning.PreparationDescribe, compare and speculateCompare 2 pictures and then answer 2 questions related to the topic. The final question is likely to involve hypothesis and speculation.You are expected to talk for 45 seconds for each question.PreparationTo prepare for this task, it
10、 is a good idea to practise comparing two different things (e.g. two cities or two houses). Focus on describing their advantagesand disadvantages.With speculation, it is important to make sure you are using the correct grammatical structures to express yourself and your opinion.Discuss an abstract t
11、opicTheres a prompt supported by a picture, though the picture is not central to answering the task. The candidate is asked three questions related to a single topic and is given one minute to prepare an answer. You can take notes.You are expected to talk for 2 minutes.A common error is to describe
12、the photo. You will not receive a high score if you describe the photo.The questions are more abstract (e.g. a feeling).Another common error is to go off-topic. Focus on answering each question in a clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured speech.PreparationDiscuss an abstract topicTheres a prompt s
13、upported by a picture, though the picture is not central to answering the task. The candidate is asked three questions related to a single topic and is given one minute to prepare an answer. You can take notes.You are expected to talk for 2 minutes.To prepare for this task it is a good idea to pract
14、ise speaking for two minutes on a certain topic.Time yourself. Make sure you practise using your planning time wisely to structure what you are going to say.PreparationPPT模板下载： 行业PPT模板： 节日PPT模板： PPT素材下载： PPT图表下载： 优秀PPT下载： PPT教程： Word教程： Excel教程： 资料下载： PPT课件下载： 范文下载： 试卷下载： 教案下载： grammar accuracy vo
15、cabulary accuracy good pronunciation fluency the fewer hesitations and stops the better, but dont talk too quickly good structure it shouldnt sound like you are rambling with different bits of unconnected speech.Example of note taking for Part 41. Tell me about a personal achievement or award you ha
16、ve received.2. How did you feel about this achievement?3. Do awards encourage people to do their best? exam certificate at school highest score in class teacher very pleased parents proud. surprised exam was very difficult feelings of satisfaction and relief. awards: a good thing encourage excellenc
17、e evidence/recognition of success. awards: a bad thing make some people too competitive can create disappointment if you dont win.GOOD LUCKPPT模板下载：www.1 行业PPT模板：www.1 节日PPT模板：www.1 PPT素材下载：www.1 PPT图表下载：www.1 优秀PPT下载：www.1 PPT教程： www.1 Word教程： www.1 Excel教程：www.1 资料下载：www.1 PPT课件下载：www.1 范文下载：www.1 试卷下载：www.1 教案下载：www.1 When your response to the three questions has been recorded, the testautomatically finishes.http:/ https:/www.britishcouncil.org/exam/aptisehttps:/www.britishcouncil.org/aptis-practice-tests/AptisSpeakingPractice/
