APTIS READING D

Task 1
Choose one word (A, B or C) for each space and write the letter on the paper. The
first one (0) is done for you as an example with the answer A marked on your
answer paper.

Dear Matt,
Thanks for your letter offering to 0) ____A____ some information about courses for
me. Firstly, I am hoping to come for two months from the 1) _________ of July to
study English. Do you know if there is any language school or university in your
town which runs classes during the summer? Secondly, I think it is an excellent idea
for us to go on a 2) _________ together in the summer. I would prefer to go to the
Rocky Mountains as I visited Vancouver two years ago and I would like a completely
new 3) _________. Also, thank you for offering to organize 4) _________ for me. I would
really like to share a flat with your friends because this would give me an 5)
_________ to make some friends myself and practice my English.
Many thanks for your help and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,
Afiya

EXAMPLE

0
1
2
3

A
A
A
A

find
begin
trip
expectation

4
5

A satisfaction
A opportunity

B fix

C arrange
B begins
C beginning
B journey
C expedition
B experience
C

educational
B facilities
B observation

C accommodation
C allowance

Task 2
Order the sentences (B-G) below to make a story. Write your answers on the answer
paper (Questions 6 11).
The first sentence of the story (A) is given for you on the answer paper as an
example.
A

Actress Angelina Jolie Voight was born on June 4, 1975, in Los

Angeles, California.

In the 1990s, Angelina gave a star-making performance in the 1998

television film Gia based on the short, tragic life of model Gia Marie
Carangi, which won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.

She has continued to take on a variety of interesting roles, such as an

adventurer in the Lara Croft films, a FBI profiler in Taking Lives (2004),
an assassin in Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005) and a neglected, troubled
socialite wife in The Good Shepherd (2006).

The actress went on to earn the lead role in the actionpacked Salt (2010), about a CIA agent, Evelyn Salt, who is on the run
after being accused of being a Russian spy.

She began acting at a young age, studying at the Lee Strasberg Theatre
Institute while in her early teens and later attended New York University.

She has since been cast in the title role of Maleficent, slated to be
released in 2014, and is scheduled to reprise her role as Evelyn Salt
in Salt 2.

In 2009, Jolie received an Oscar nomination for best actress for her role
in the film Changeling.
Text adapted from:
http://www.biography.com/people/angelina-jolie-9356782#recent-roles

EXAMPLE

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Task 3

The (0) American city of Maimi was founded in 1896 by Julia Tuttle, a (25)
..Florida businesswoman. From a population then of just 300, it has
become a vast urban area 5.5 million (26) attracting (27)
from all over the world. Its excellent transport links mean it can (28)
be reached by road, rail, or air or sea.

The citys continuing (29). as a tourist and financial centre has led
to a construction boom. Many of the new buildings are over 120 metres in
(30) giving Miami the most impressive skyline in the country
after New York Chicago.

Its wide variety of (31). includes sandy beaches, nightclubs,

music and dancing, as well as activities such as skateboarding and cycling in
the world-famous, (32) . South Beach area. The city centre has a
number of (33).parks and gardens, and of course there is the
wonderful weather : (34)..any other major city in the USA , it has a
genuinely tropical climate.

WEALTHY
HEIGHT

UNLIKE
EASILY

INHABITANTS
ATTACTIONS

VISITORS

FASHIONABLE
DELIGHTFUL

GROWTH

Task 4

The joy of best friends

You are going to read a magazine article about friendship. Choose from the
list A-H the sentences which best summarizes each part (1-6) of the article.
There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. There is an
example at the beginning (0).
A.
B.
C.

Relations with best friends provide more than just fun.

Friendships with best friends develop naturally.
Relationships with best friends continue for longer than other

D.
E.
F.
G.
H.

relationships.
Relationships with best friends can become strained.
It is easy to overcome problems in relationships between best friends
Its a shame to go through life without a best friend.
Best friends value relationships with each other.
People sometimes neglect their relationship with their best friend.

0 We may complain and worry about love and romance, but how many
of us spend time and effort on the one relationship that can make the
difference between a rich and happy life and feeling lonely and
depressed the relationship we have with our best friend?
1 A relationship with a best friend may not match the highs and lows of a
love affair, but in most cases it is a far more solid and reliable
commitment, which will outlast even the most passionate romance.
Debbie and Sally have been best friends since school. As teenagers
they went shopping together on Saturday mornings and then sat in
cafs all afternoon, giggling about the idiotic behaviour of the boys at
school. Now in their early thirties, they talk on the phone two or three
times a week and meet once a fortnight to catch up on each other's
lives. While boyfriends have come and gone, their friendship has
outlasted them all.

2 'Sally knows me better than anyone else,' says Debbie. 'When I get fed
up and everything looks hopeless, she sits and listens when I tell her
what's getting me down. When we've had a good chat, or spent hours
laughing, I go home feeling on top of the world.' Sally feels the same. 'A
couple of years ago, Debbie was thinking of going to Australia to work. I
was devastated. It made me realize how important our friendship is. I
remember thinking that if she had decided to go, it would have been
like losing my right arm.
3 While a night out with your closest friend might be the best guarantee
of a good time, there is a serious side to all of this. Having a best friend
to turn to and confide in can have a positive effect on your emotional
health. In fact, your best friend can prevent you from developing serious
psychological problems, such as depression and anxiety, and if you do
find yourself depressed, he or she can be the major force that enables
you to get over it.
4 But best friendships aren't all sweetness and light. As the old saying
goes, 'there's a thin line between love and hate', and the person you care
about the most can also be the one who can hurt you most deeply.
Jealousy and competition are major sources of difficulty. Two friends who
have been close for years, sharing a similar lifestyle, can find their
relationship threatened if one suddenly has a change in fortune.
5 Best friendships evolve with time you cannot go out and pick your
best friend. We become friends with people who share common
interests at school or through hobbies, for example. We become best
friends with someone usually because we spend more time with them
than with anyone else, and because we can confide in them intimately.
6 Best friends have usually known each other for years and stuck
together through good and bad times. If you haven't got one, perhaps
you are being too distant with people, or focusing too much on work or
love affairs. That's a sad loss, because a best friend gives the best
relationship many people ever have.

Grammar APTIS (Set D)

1. What kind of work _____ you do?
a. are
b. do
c. were
2. ________ you call me? I was in a meeting.

a. Were
b. Did
c. Do
3. Can you tell me what _________________ to do here?
a. Im supposed
b. am I supposed
c. I should
4. You ________ never tell anyone about this. It is classified.
a. must
b. mustnt
c. might
5. I think I saw you ____ TV last night.
a. in
b. on
c. at
6. Please switch _____ the lights before you leave.
a. out
b. at
c. off
7. I tried to call you last week. I had a party and I _______ to invite you.
a. want
b. wanted
c. was wanted
8. How long ____________________?
a. have you worked in Malaysia?
b. has you worked in Malaysia?
c. have you work in Malaysia?
9. We _______________ go to the beach every day when we were kids.
a. use to
b. used to
c. should
10. The box is a lot ____________ than I thought.
a. more heavy
b. heavier
c. heavy
11. Since my house is smaller, it is ________________ than his 4-storey bungalow.

a. more cheap
b. more cheaper
c. cheaper
12. His jokes were so bad. Many people were ________________.
a. offensive
b. offended
c. offending
13. Titanic is the __________________ film I have ever seen.
a. most dramatics
b. most dramatic
c. most dramatically
14. Patrick likes to sing ________________ songs to his wife.
a. romantics
b. roman
c. romantic
15. John __________ football every evening.
a. play
b. plays
c. is plays
16. My brother is an _______________ actor.
a. popular
b. amazing
c. universal
17. He _______________ the task two days ago.
a. finished
b. has finished
c. was finished
18. In 1998, Malaysia __________ the Commonwealth Games.
a. hosts
b. hosted
c. has hosted
19. Hansel has been to the place many times. He ______________ have got lost.
a. could not
b. might not
c. will not
20. I didnt know that you had some financial problems last year. Why ______ you tell me?

a. did
b. didnt
c. do
21. He is _______________ than I thought.
a. more strong
b. strongest
c. stronger
22. I witnessed the tragedy ____ 22nd of March, 2011.
a. on
b. in
c. at
23. When did you get married? ___ 2012.
a. at
b. in
c. on
24. Alana is really beautiful, ________?
a. isnt it?
b. is she?
c. isnt she?
25. Oh no, you _____________________ that. Mother is going to get really angry at you.
a. shouldnt done
b. shouldnt have done
c. shouldnt have did

Vocabulary APTIS (Set D)

Finish each definition (1-5) using answers from the list (A-J). Use each answer once only. You
will not need five of the words (A-J).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

To concentrate is to __________.
To kill is to __________.
To try is to __________.
To mingle is to __________.
To oblige is to __________.
a. compel
b. do
c. focus
d. chase
e. disagree

f. socialize
g. attempt
h. hear
i. murder
j. die

Finish each sentence (6-10) using the word from the list (A-J). Use each word once only. You
will not need five of the words (A-J).
6. The job requires a high __________ of skills.
7. The form asks club members to state whether they are _____________ or married.
8. The boy is really annoying. He really does ___________ my patience.
9. There is always room for ______________.
10. Our classroom teacher doesnt like ____________ students.
a. focus
b. level
c. make
d. honest
e. improvement

f. disobedient
g. single
h. dead
i. test
j. table

Mark the letter on the list (A-J) that has the most similar meaning to the word on the list (11-15)
(e.g. home = house). Use each word only once. You will not need five of the words.
11. Feeble
12. Drowsy
13. Fond
14. Scarce
15. Enormous
a. Rare
b. Tired
c. Plan
d. Loving
e. Active

f. Weak
g. Ready
h. Sleepy
i. Reek
j. Huge

Write the letter on the list (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the list (16-20) (e..g. bus
+ stop = bus stop). Use each answer once only. You will not need five of the words.
16. Calm
17. Dress
18. School
19. Air
20. Flight
a. Up
b. Around
c. Pollution
d. Car

f. Bus
g. Down
h. Hand
i. Attendant

e. Determination

j. Experiment

Write the letter on the list (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the list (21-25) (e.g. bus +
stop = bus stop). Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words.
21. Marriage
22. Mass
23. White
24. Boot
25. Pen
a. Media
b. Book
c. Name
d. Lies
e. Truth

f. Camp
g. Bomb
h. Proposal
i. Pencil
j. Cargo

APTIS WRITING - SET D

Task 1: Fill in the form. You have 3 minutes.

FABULOUS ONLINE SHOPPING : REGISTRATION

FORM
Username

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Mobile number

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Date of birth (day month year)

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Day
Year

Delivery address

Month (write in full)

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Do you want to subscribe to our
newsletter?

Yes

No

Task 2: You have joined FABULOUS ONLINE SHOPPING site. Fill in the form. Write in
sentences. Use 20-30 words. You have 7 minutes.
Please tell us your favourite shopping sections and how you found out
about our site.

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Task 3: You are a new member of FABULOUS ONLINE SHOPPING site. You are
talking to Tay in the customer online chat room. Talk to him using sentences. Use 30
to 40 words per answer. You have 10 minutes.

Tay
:

Hi! I see youre new here. I have been a member for about 3 months since
I moved to the countryside. Mind sharing why you joined this site?

You
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Tay
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How do you find the services so far?

You
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Tay
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What do you think of the new layout of the online shopping site?

You
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Task 4: You are a new member of FABULOUS ONLINE SHOPPING site. On your last
visit to their website you saw the notice below.

NOTICE
Dear valued customers,

We are sorry to inform you that the delivery charges will be introduced starting
next month. This is due to the recent hikes of the petrol price.

If you have any enquiries or

customerservice@fabulousonline.com.

suggestions,

kindly

email

us

at

Thank you.

Write an email to a friend who also uses the FABULOUS ONLINE SHOPPING service.
Write your feelings about the notice and suggest possible alternatives. Write about
50 words. You have 10 minutes.
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Now, write an email to the Customer Service team, explaining your feelings about
the notice and suggesting possible alternatives. Write 120-150 words. You have 20
minutes.
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Speaking APTIS (Set D)

Outline
The speaking test consists of FOUR different parts.
The candidates responses are recorded.
A maximum of FIVE marks are available for each task.
The test takes about 12 minutes.
Part 1: Welcome to the APTIS speaking test. In this part Im going to ask you three short
questions about yourself and your interest.
You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question. Begin speaking when you hear this sound
(BEEP)

Please tell me about your favourite movie. (BEEP)

Tell me about the last time you watched a movie at the cinema. (BEEP)
Who is your favourite actor? (BEEP)

Part 2: In this part Im going to ask you to describe a picture. Then I will ask you two more
questions about it.
You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound (BEEP)
Can you describe this picture in detail for me? (BEEP)

In your opinion, why do people go to the cinema instead of watching a movie at

home?
From your point of view, is watching movie at the cinema a good activity? Why?

Part 3: In this part Im going to ask you to compare two pictures and I will then ask you two
questions about them.
You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound. (BEEP)
Describe what you see in the two pictures. (BEEP)

Why do some people like crowded places? (BEEP)

What kind of topics do people talk about when they are in a big crowd? (BEEP)

Part 4: In this part Im going to show you a picture and ask you 3 questions. You will have one
minute to think about your answers before you start speaking.

You will have two minutes to answer all three questions. Begin speaking when you hear this
sound. (BEEP)
Please look at the picture. (10 seconds to look)

In your opinion, what is the best way for a person to have a quality time? (BEEP)
Which one do you prefer; spending time alone doing your favourite activity or spending
time with company doing many activities? (BEEP)
Is our current generation better than the previous in terms of social skills? (BEEP)

You will have one minute to think about your answers. You may make notes in you wish.
You now have two minutes to answer all three questions. (BEEP)

Thats the end of the speaking test. Thank you.