TÀI LIỆU APTIS SPEAKING

EXAM ONE

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Task 1
Do you have a large family?
Yes, I have a large family.
I have six brothers and six sisters.
My brothers live in Riyadh.
One of brothers is an engineer and another brother is a
businessman.
I am very close with my family members.
No, I don’t have a large family.
I have two brothers and I don’t have any sisters.
My older brother studies in America and my little brother studies
in primary school.

Tell me about the place you live in
I live in Qatif which is a large and beautiful city in Saudi Arabia. It
is a place with friendly and kind people. There is a mall called
“City mall” and a castle called “Tarout Castle”. I like where I live.

What’s your favorite season ? Why ?
I love winter because it rains in the winter here. I love the rain
because I barely see the rain in the other seasons.
I love spring because the weather is very nice. It is not too hot or
not too cold. I can go out in the morning and at night. I can play
outside with my children.

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Task 2

Please describe this picture.
In this picture I can see a couple on their wedding day. The
bride is wearing a white wedding dress and the bridegroom is
wearing a black and white suit. They are having their wedding
photos taken at a beach. They look very happy.

When did you last attend a wedding?
I attended a wedding a year ago. I went to my sister’s wedding.
I wore a black dress and golden shoes. The wedding was held at
a hotel/a castle. I ate rice and beef and danced with my
friends.

Why are weddings important to the families involved?
Weddings are important because it is a day to see all of my
family together. When two people get married their families join
together. The families are happy for the bride and bridegroom. It
is an important day to say ‘congratulations’ to the married
couple.

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Task 3

Tell me what you see in the two pictures
In the first picture I can see some people working on a field. They

are farmers. They are cutting the plants by hand. They are
wearing wide hats and thick clothing.
In the second picture there is a big machine cutting the plants. I
think this is an example of modern day farming.

What would it be like to work on these two farms?
In this first farm it would be difficult to work there. The farmers are
working by hand, so it would take a long time to complete the
work. It would also be hard because the farmers are always
bending over so they would get a lot of back pain.
In the second farm it would be easy to work there. The farmer
uses a machine so it would be faster. It would also be good for
making more money.

Which method of farming is better for the community?
I think the second method of farming is better for the
community. It takes a short time, you don’t need many
employees and it is easier for their bodies.

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Task 4

Tell me about a time you went on a long journey.
How did you feel about it?
How do people travel long distances in your country?
I went on a long journey last year.
-I went to Egypt for 5 months.
- I went Syria by bus. It took 24 hours.

- I went to Mecca by bus. It took 12 hours.
I was very tired after the long trip. But I couldn’t take a plane
because it was very expensive and there were no seats
available. I also am afraid of flying.
In Saudi Arabia people can take a car, a bus or they travel by
plane. Nowadays there are high speed trains.

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EXAM TWO

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Task 1
What’s the weather like today?
It is nice weather. It’s sunny and warm.
The nights are becoming cooler but the days are still warm.
It’s about 27 degrees during the day and 23 degrees at night.

How do you relax in the evening?
I drink coffee and I read books in the evening.
I like drinking coffee and reading books because it makes me
feel relaxed. I am very busy during the day, so it’s important that
I take some time to relax.

What’s your favourite music?
I love classical music. My favourite musician is Beethoven. I like
classical music because I feel relaxed when I listen to it. I listen to

music on the radio and on the internet. I listen to music before
sleeping.

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Task 2

Describe this picture.
In this picture I can see a boy surprising his mother. He has his
hands over her eyes, so she cannot see the flowers he has. It
might be mothers’ day or her birthday. They look very happy.

Tell me about a time when you gave or received some flowers
I gave my friend some flowers because she delivered a baby.
She delivered a baby last year in Qatif, our city. I bought the
flowers from a flower shop. I gave her pink flowers because she
had a girl.

On what occasions in your country do people give flowers?
In Saudi Arabia people give flowers on many occasions. They
give flowers when there is a birthday, a graduation, a wedding
or when a baby is born. People give flowers to say
congratulations or to say sorry or just to show their love.

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Task 3

Tell me what you see in the two pictures.
In the first picture I can see a modern city with many skyscrapers.
I think it’s New York because I can see the Chrysler building. It
looks cloudy.
In the second picture I can see traditional buildings. I think it’s
Venice because I heard there is a river in Venice with the
buildings next to the river. The weather is sunny in the second
picture.

Which of these two places would you prefer for a holiday?
I would prefer to travel to New York for a holiday. I prefer New
York because it’s a big modern city. I heard there are many
things to do there. There are also many things to see. The
weather in New York is also nice.
I would prefer to travel to Venice for a holiday because it’s a
beautiful old city. I love old buildings and history. I think the city is
quiet and relaxing. I like Italian food too. I heard the gelato and
pizza there are amazing. The weather is very nice in November.

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Task 4
Tell me about the music that comes from your country.
The music in my country is varied. In Saudi Arabia you can hear
different genres of music. There is hip hop, classical and
traditional music from the gulf. Most people like traditional gulf
music.

How do you feel when you hear or listen to music?

2-Some of the music makes me feel relaxed, some of the music
makes me want to sing and dance and some of the music
makes me want to cry.

Why do some cultures produce so much music and others so little?
I think the reason why some cultures produce so much music is
because some cultures love music more than others. Maybe it is
also because the music is very important in their movies, like in
Bollywood.

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EXAM THREE

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Task 1
Describe a member in your family.
Today I want to talk about my sister. My sister is ____ years old.
She’s a chef. She likes cooking new recipes. She lives in
Dammam. She’s married and she has a baby boy. I talk to my
sister every day.

Describe the room you are in.
I’m in a computer lab. It’s a big room with many computers.
There are many tables and office chairs. There’s a whiteboard
and a three big windows. There’s Smart Projector but it’s not on
now.

Please tell me about your job.
I’m a ______. I work at a hospital/clinic. I have been working here
for ____ months/years. I work 8 hours a day. I work 6 days a week.
I have 28 vacation days a year. My salary is ______. I like working
here because my colleagues are great. They are helpful and
kind.

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Task 2

Describe this picture.
Hmmm it’s an interesting picture. In this picture I can see a man
reading a newspaper. He’s wearing a black suit and a blue tie.
He looks about 30 years old. He has short brown hair. Behind him
there are many televisions. The TVs are showing some programs. I
think they’re news programs. The TVs are a little old now.

How do most people in your country learn about world news?
In my country there are many ways to learn about world news.
You can watch or read the news online, you can read a
newspaper and you can listen to the radio. I think the most
popular way of receiving news is online. There are many
websites but you can also get news through social media like
Twitter and Facebook. It’s very convenient for me.

How has the reporting of news changed in the last fifty years?
That’s an interesting question. 50 years ago the news was

reported by radio. People didn’t have internet and not many
people had TVs. Radio was very important 50 years ago
worldwide. People could listen to the radio at home, in their cars
or in the restaurant.

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Task 3

What do you see in the two pictures?
In the first picture I can see a wonderful beach. The water is
blue. It looks clear and clean. I think it’s a popular beach
because people have walked on the sand. But there are no
people in the picture. It’s a beautiful sight.
The second picture is quite different. It is also showing nature but
this is a field. It looks like a farm or a place where animals live. I
can see a barn on the left side, but I can’t see any animals. I
think a cowboy lives here. There is a hat and a gun in the front of
the picture. I can also see many trees in the background.
Which of these two places do you think children would prefer? Why? (45
seconds)
I think children would prefer the beach because at the beach
there are many activities for children. They can play in the sand
and make sand castles. They can go swimming and they can
play with a ball. I want to go to the beach in the weekend with
my children and we can have a barbecue. Sometimes we go
Half Moon beach by car.
Which of these two places would you prefer to go on holiday? Why?
I would like to go to the beach for a holiday because I can do

many activities on the beach. I can relax and enjoy my free
time. I can read a book, listen to music and lie down in the
shade. I can also make a barbecue with my family and have a
nice time. I think the countryside would be boring. There is
nothing to do in the countryside.

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EXAM FOUR

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Task 1
What do you like doing in your free time?
There are many things I like doing in my free time. I like cooking
and shopping. I like spending time with my friends and family. I
like cooking for them and trying new recipes. Last week I made
lasagne. It was very delicious.
Please tell me about your best friend
My best friend’s name is ___________. She worked with me at the
Saudi Swiss Dental Clinic. She’s 27 years old. She’s very kind and
nice. She helped me at work. I talk to her every day. We
sometimes go shopping together.

Please tell me about the last thing you saw on television.
The last thing I saw on TV was a film. It was Taken Pt 3. I watched
this movie this morning. I usually watch TV at night. It’s a nice
way to relax after working. I watch TV at home. We have cable

TV. My favourite channel is MBC. I can watch many kinds of TV
shows.

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Task 2

Describe this picture.
In this picture I can see a big yellow school bus. There are some
children. They are about to take the bus home. I think they are
going home because they are in a line. There are six students.
They look young, maybe primary school. It’s a sunny day.

How do children go to school in your country?
In my country some children go to school by bus, some children
go by car (with their parents or with a private driver) and some
children walk to school. If the children live near the school they
walk. If the children live far away they go by car or bus.

Is it common to live far from school in your country? Why?
It is not common to live far from school in my country because
there are many schools, so I don’t have to travel far to find a
school. There are private schools and public schools in my
country. The schools are not far from the houses. Also the schools
check where the parents live. The parents should live near the
school.

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Task 3

1-What do you see in the two pictures?
In the first picture I can see many people riding bicycles along a
(city) street. I think it’s a race or competition. There is a man
taking photographs. He’s very close to the riders. He’s wearing a
t-shirt, cap and jeans. In the background I can see many trees.
In the second picture I can see a group of people riding
motorcycles. I think this is also a race. The racers are wearing
sports clothes and a helmet. It looks dangerous. It looks more
dangerous than the first sport. Because they can ride very fast,
so they could have an accident.

2- What kinds of people play these two sports?
For the first sport, I think all kinds of people do this sport. Young
people and old people. It is a sport that is not very dangerous. It
is also not difficult to learn how to do.
For the second sport, I think only young people do this sport.
Young people like dangerous sports. They think it is fun. They
don’t worry about getting an injury. They like the sound of the
motorcycle and the smell of the petrol. They love the speed.

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3- Which of these two sports is more difficult to do?
I think the dirt bike riding is more difficult to do because I don’t
know how to ride a motorbike, I think it’s heavy and I think it’s
more dangerous because it’s faster than a regular bike. You can

get terrible injuries from an accident. But cycling is not so difficult
and you can’t go very fast on a bike.

Task 4
Tell me about a time when you visited a very tall building.
How did you feel about it?
Why do you think so many cities have tall buildings?
In 2012 I went to Dubai. I visited the Burj Khalifa. I was very
excited to visit this amazing modern building. I loved seeing
whole city from very high up. The buildings and the people from
the Burj Khalifa looked very tiny. I took some photos with my
family/friends. I took a selfie too and posted it on social media.
I think so many cities have tall buildings because it makes the
city look nice and modern. Cities do not have much space. Tall
buildings give more space. More tourists may visit a city with tall
buildings.

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EXAM FIVE

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Task 1
Please describe your typical day.
I usually get up at 7 o’clock. I make breakfast, then I read a
magazine/newspaper. I drink coffee and I check my phone.
Then I do some exercise. After this I take a shower.

2- What sports do people like in your country?
In my country people like many kinds of sports, but our favourite
sport is football. We have many teams. Hilal is one of the best
teams. We have a big modern football stadium in Riyadh.
3- Please tell me about your favourite film.
My favourite film is Limbi. (name)
It’s an Egyptian film. (where from)
It’s a comedy and action movie.
I watched the film in the cinema.
It’s my favourite movie because I like the actors/ I like comedies/
I thought it was funny. I felt happy.

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Task 2

Describe this picture.
In this picture I can see a very lovely family. The daughter is
giving a gift to her father. She is also kissing his cheek. The mother
is touching the father, like hugging. I think it’s a special day. It
might be his birthday or father’s day. He looks very happy to get
this surprise from his cute daughter.
Tell me about a time when you gave or received a gift.
Last year my sister gave me a gift. She gave me a diamond ring
for Mother’s Day. It was a very special gift. I was very happy to
receive the ring. She also gave my mother a new phone. She
brought cake to celebrate Mother’s Day. My mother was very
happy too.
Why is it important to give people gifts on special occasions?

It is very important to give gifts to build good relationships.
People communicate with gift giving. People feel happy when
they receive a nice gift. It’s a nice way to make good memories
on special occasions.

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Task 3

Describe these two pictures
In the first picture I can see a snowy mountain. There are some
people. They are skiing on the mountain. Some animals live in
the mountain. For example, pandas. It’s a cold place. There’s
too much snow. Some people don’t know how to ski. Some
people can’t climb the mountain.
In the second picture I can see a relaxing beach. I can’t see any
people but there are some chairs. I can see some coconut trees.
The shade is covering the chairs. It’s a beautiful, relaxing place.
Which of these two places would you prefer to go on holiday to? Why?
I would prefer to go on holiday to the second place because
there are many things to do and it is relaxing. At the beach I can
go swimming, I can sunbathe, I can read a book and listen to
music. I can also get a massage and drink cold juice or have an
ice cream. If I go to the beach I will take many photos and send
them to my friends or upload them to Snapchat. The beach is a
nice place to go on holiday or honeymoon.
Which of these two places do you think children would prefer? Why?
I think children would prefer to go to the first place because
there are many things to do for them. They can play in the snow,

they go skiing, and they can make a snowman and make and
throw balls at their brothers and sisters. They can also ride the ski
lift. Children like to play and drink hot chocolate. They can play
on the mountain and drink hot chocolate there. They will be very
happy here. You can make nice memories with your family here.

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Task 4

Tell me about a time when you got lost.
How did you feel about it?
What do people usually do when they get lost?
I remember a time when I got lost. It was 2 years ago. I was in
London. I asked the taxi driver to take me to the London Bridge
but he didn’t know where to go. So I got out of the taxi too early.
I couldn’t find the location. I was really upset. I was worried and
nervous. I didn’t know where to go. But someone helped me. I
asked them where I should go and they helped me. I saw the
London Bridge, finally!
Usually when people get lost they ask someone else for help. Or
nowadays many people use a map on their smartphones.
It was not a nice experience.
Next time I will focus on where I am.

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EXAM SIX

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