Tài liệu Aptis Speaking - Tài liệu tham khảo | Đại học Hoa Sen

1 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 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. 5 EXAM TWO 6 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. 7 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. 8 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. 9 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. 10 E 11