APTIS Listening for Opinion Matching 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In an APTIS opinion-matching task, three speakers discuss remote work. Speaker A says it boosts productivity, Speaker B says it harms team cohesion, and Speaker C agrees with Speaker A but adds that reliable internet is essential. Which speakers share a positive view of remote work?
- Only Speaker A
- Speakers A and C (Correct answer)
- Speakers B and C
- All three speakers
Correct answer: Speakers A and C
Speakers A and C both hold positive views — A sees productivity gains and C agrees while noting an extra condition.
Question 2: In an opinion-matching exercise, you hear five people comment on social media. Two say it is useful for news, one says it wastes time, and two say it can be both useful and harmful. How many speakers express an exclusively positive opinion?
- One
- Two (Correct answer)
- Three
- Four
Correct answer: Two
Only the two speakers who say it is useful for news hold an exclusively positive view; the other two acknowledge negatives as well.
Question 3: A listener hears Speaker 1 say 'I'm not entirely convinced electric cars are affordable yet' and Speaker 2 say 'Electric cars are still too expensive for most families.' Which best describes the relationship between these opinions?
- They are completely opposite
- They broadly agree on affordability concerns (Correct answer)
- Speaker 1 is positive; Speaker 2 is negative
- Speaker 2 is more optimistic than Speaker 1
Correct answer: They broadly agree on affordability concerns
Both speakers express doubts about the affordability of electric cars, so their opinions broadly agree.
Question 4: In an APTIS listening task, you must match opinions to speakers. Speaker X uses the phrase 'to some extent' before agreeing. How should you classify Speaker X's opinion?
- Strongly positive
- Completely negative
- Partially or conditionally positive (Correct answer)
- Neutral with no clear stance
Correct answer: Partially or conditionally positive
'To some extent' signals a partial or conditional agreement, not full support.
Question 5: You hear four people discuss public transport funding. Speakers 1 and 4 want more government investment; Speaker 2 prefers private funding; Speaker 3 says the current system is fine. Which speakers would most likely agree with a proposal to increase the transport budget?
- Speakers 1 and 2
- Speakers 2 and 3
- Speakers 1 and 4 (Correct answer)
- Speakers 3 and 4
Correct answer: Speakers 1 and 4
Speakers 1 and 4 both explicitly want more investment, so they align with a budget increase.
Question 6: In an APTIS opinion-matching section, the audio script says: 'I wouldn't go so far as to say it's a bad idea, but I do have reservations.' This speaker's attitude is best described as:
- Strongly in favour
- Mildly negative with reservations (Correct answer)
- Completely opposed
- Enthusiastically supportive
Correct answer: Mildly negative with reservations
The phrase 'I have reservations' indicates doubt, and 'wouldn't go so far' shows the criticism is mild rather than strong.
Question 7: Three speakers comment on a new city park. Speaker A says it will improve residents' wellbeing; Speaker B says maintenance costs are too high; Speaker C says it is a great idea if managed properly. Which speakers hold a positive opinion under certain conditions?
- Only Speaker A
- Only Speaker C (Correct answer)
- Speakers A and C
- Speakers B and C
Correct answer: Only Speaker C
Speaker C's view is conditional ('if managed properly'), while Speaker A is unconditionally positive and Speaker B is negative.
APTIS Listening for Opinion Matching 2
In an APTIS opinion-matching task, three speakers discuss remote work.
Speaker A says it boosts productivity, Speaker B says it harms team cohesion, and Speaker C agrees with Speaker A but adds that reliable internet is essential.
Which speakers share a positive view of remote work?