APTIS Listening for Opinion Matching 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Speakers A and C

Answer

Only Speaker A

Answer

Speakers B and C

Answer

All three speakers

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?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

One

Answer

Three

Answer

Four

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?

Accepted Answer

They broadly agree on affordability concerns

Answer

They are completely opposite

Answer

Speaker 1 is positive; Speaker 2 is negative

Answer

Speaker 2 is more optimistic than Speaker 1

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?

Accepted Answer

Partially or conditionally positive

Answer

Strongly positive

Answer

Completely negative

Answer

Neutral with no clear stance

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?

Accepted Answer

Speakers 1 and 4

Answer

Speakers 1 and 2

Answer

Speakers 2 and 3

Answer

Speakers 3 and 4

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:

Accepted Answer

Mildly negative with reservations

Answer

Strongly in favour

Answer

Completely opposed

Answer

Enthusiastically supportive

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?

Accepted Answer

Only Speaker C

Answer

Only Speaker A

Answer

Speakers A and C

Answer

Speakers B and C