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Aptis Speaking – Part 1
Session 1
Part 1: In this part I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your
interests. You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question. Begin speaking when you hear
this sound
- Please tell me about your family
There are 4 people in my family; my husband, my children and me.
My husband is 40 years old. He is a doctor for a big hospital in Hanoi. He is good-
looking, friendly and hard-working. Although he is busy, he often shares housework
with me. My children are little. One is 4 years old and the other is 2 years old. I really
love my family
- What do you like doing in your free time? (what, who, when, why, where..)
In my free time, I play sports. I often play tennis with my friends after work or at the
weekend. It is fun and useful. It helps me relax after work and improve my health.
Also, it allows me to keep fit and prevent health problems. We often play tennis at a
court near my house. It is really relaxing
- What‘s the weather like today?
The weather is very nice today. It is sunny and warm. The sun is shining brightly. It is
ideal for outdoor activities like playing sports, go sightseeing or going on a picnic.
Mai Hien – GV Aptis - 0975864971
Aptis Speaking – Part 1
Session 2
Part 1: In this part I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your
interests. You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question. Begin speaking when you hear
this sound
- Please tell me about your favourite food (what, what …made from…when…how)
I am going to tell you about my favourite food. It is Banh Chung. It is made from rice,
meat, green bean and spices. It is really delicious, healthy and cheap. It is special. It is the
traditional kind of food in Vietnam. It is made on Tet holiday. I really like the taste of
Banh Chung and I can eat it every day.
- How did you come here?
I came here by car today. My house is very far from here, about 100 km. It took me two
hours to come here. The traffic in Hanoi was very heavy today. The streets were
crwoded with people, cars and motorbikes.
Tell me about your hobbies
In my free time, I play sports. I often play tennis with my friends after work or at the
weekend. It is fun and useful. It helps me relax after work and improve my health.
Also, it allows me to keep fit and prevent health problems. We often play tennis at a
court near my house. It is really relaxing
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Aptis Speaking – Part 1
Session 3
Part 1: In this part I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your
interests. You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question. Begin speaking when you hear
this sound
- Please tell me about your best friend
I am going to tell you about my best friend. It is Mary. She is 40 years old. She is from
Hanoi. She is married and she has two chidlren. She is a teacher of English. She works
for a high school in Hanoi. She is good-looking, friendly and kind. She often helps me
when I need. In free time, we often go to a café and listen to music there. I really like
her. She is important to me.
- Describe your house
I am going to tell you about my house. It is a small house in the city centre of Hanoi.
It is small but very nice. There are 5 rooms in my house, a living room, 2 bedrooms, a
kitchen and two bathrooms. There is a garden in front of my house. I grow many
kinds of flowers there. I really love my house. It is the place where I share happy
moments with my family.
- What is your favourite music? –
I am going to tell you about my favourite music. It is pop music. It is popular and
interesting. I can listen to pop music every day. It helps me relax after work and
reduce stress. Sometimes, I go to a café and listen to music there. It’s relaxing
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Aptis Speaking – Part 1
Session 4
Part 1: In this part I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your
interests. You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question. Begin speaking when
you hear this sound
- Please describe your typical day
I am going to tell you about my typical day. Every day I get up at 5:30, do some
exercise and have breakfast with my family. Then I go to work. I start my work at 8AM
and finish my work at 5PM. I go home and have dinner with my family. After dinner, I
watch TV or read books. I go to bed at 10PM
- What sports do people like in your country?
People in my country love football very much. It is popular with many people. It is
enjoyable and useful. It helps people relax after work and improve their health. In
free time, we often watch football on TV or play football. It’s relaxing.
- Please tell me about your favourite film
I am going to tell you about my favourite film. It is “Tom and Jerry”. It is an American
cartoon. It is about a cat, Tom and a mouse, Jerry. It is very interesting and funny. I
have seen this films for many times. It helps me relax and reduce stress.
Mai Hien – GV Aptis - 0975864971
Aptis Speaking – Part 1
Session 5
Part 1: In this part I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your
interests. You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question. Begin speaking when
you hear this sound
- What do you do?
I am a doctor. I work for a big hospital in Hanoi. I have been working here for 10
years. I like my job although it is not well-paid and I have to work hard.
- Tell me about your last holiday
Last summer I went to Halong Bay with my family by car. We stayed at a hotel by
the beach. It was very beautiful. The food here was so delicious. We did a lot of
things here. We climbed the mountains, swam in the sea and enjoyed seafood. We
stayed here 3 days. It was a nice holiday. We shared many happy moments
together.
- Desribe the room you are in
Now, I am in the test room of the British Council located in Cau Giay, Hanoi. The
room is big and modern. There is a board and many tables and chairs inside. There
is a projector, a few fans, and electric lights. There are about 30 people in the test
room. Everyone is focused on taking the exam. I am quite nervous at the moment ."
Mai Hien – GV Aptis - 0975864971
Aptis Speaking – Part 1
Session 5
Part 1: In this part I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and
your interests. You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question. Begin speaking
when you hear this sound
1. What are you wearing today?
2. Tell me about a typical meal in your country
3. Tell me about your favourite singer
