APTIS Listening for Opinion Matching 5

Question 1

An APTIS listening task asks you to match speakers to opinions about a new airport expansion. Speaker 1 focuses on economic growth; Speaker 2 highlights noise pollution; Speaker 3 says economic benefits outweigh environmental costs. Which two speakers most likely support the expansion?

Accepted Answer

Speakers 1 and 3

Answer

Speakers 1 (economic growth) and 3 (benefits outweigh costs) both adopt a pro-expansion stance.

Question 2

You hear the phrase: 'I can see why some people would argue that, but personally I feel differently.' What kind of opinion transition does this signal?

Accepted Answer

Contrast — the speaker is about to state an opposing view

Answer

'But personally I feel differently' signals that the speaker is about to contrast with the view just acknowledged.

Question 3

In an APTIS opinion-matching task, Speaker A says 'the plan is fundamentally flawed' and Speaker B says 'while imperfect, the plan has real potential.' Which statement best compares their views?

Accepted Answer

A is negative; B is overall positive

Answer

'Fundamentally flawed' is strongly negative, whereas 'real potential' despite imperfection is an overall positive assessment.

Question 4

You must decide which of five speakers opposes a proposed tax on sugary drinks. Speaker statements: (1) 'Great idea for public health', (2) 'It punishes low-income consumers', (3) 'I support it wholeheartedly', (4) 'The evidence is mixed', (5) 'It's an unfair burden on families.' Which two speakers oppose the tax?

Accepted Answer

Speakers 2 and 5

Answer

Speakers 2 and 5 both frame the tax as unfair or harmful to consumers, indicating opposition.

Question 5

A speaker in an APTIS task says: 'I'm torn — I love the creativity it encourages, but the lack of structure worries me.' This opinion is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Conflicted — positive and negative aspects both felt strongly

Answer

'I'm torn' followed by equal positive and negative feelings signals genuine internal conflict.

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APTIS Listening for Opinion Matching 5