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APTIS GENERAL : Reading Practice Test (35 minutes)

Part 1: Choose the word (A,B,C) that fits in the gap. The answer to question 0 is an
example.
Hey Jennifer,
I (0) _____ a work meeting tonight.
(1.1) _____ it finishes early, I won’t get home until 8:00pm.
Can we reschedule (1.2) _____ dinner plans?
I am sorry (1.3) _____ cancel last minute.
Are you free (1.4) _____ Friday instead?
Let (1.5) ________ know!

0.
A. have
B. go
C. take
1.1
A. Unless
B. If
C. When
1.2
A. the
B. your
C. our
1.3
A. I
B. for
C. to
1.4
A. in
B. on
C. at
1.5
A. me
B. I
C. you

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Part 2: The sentences below are from a history textbook. Order the sentences (B-F) to
make a story. The first sentence (A) is an example.

Ancient Civilizations
A. When people think of ancient civilizations, they think of the Egyptians.
B. However, they are not the oldest group of people to live on Earth.
C. In fact, they began farming 5000 years before other people.
D. It is true that these people were quite famous for their pyramids and pharaohs.
E. For example, the Mesopotamian civilization existed before the Egyptians.
F. That is probably because they settled between rivers.

0. A.
2.1 ________
2.2 ________
2.3 ________
2.4 ________
2.5 ________

The sentences below are from a writing lesson. Order the sentences (B-F) to make a
story. The first sentence (B) is an example.

How to write a good body paragraph

A. These could be statistics or a quotation to support your idea.
B. First, you need a topic sentence.
C. This introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
D. Finally, make sure you link your paragraph to the main idea of your essay.
E. In order to do this effectively, you should also give examples.
F. Next, you should explain your ideas in more detail.

0. B.
3.1 ________
3.2 ________
3.3 ________
3.4 ________
3.5 ________

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Part 3: Read the four opinions posted on a teacher’s forum. Then, answer the questions.
Person A: I think it is important to get with the times. Nowadays, students are totally
addicted to their smartphones. Instead of fighting them on it, I asked them how I could
engage them better. Students answered a few questions about how they wanted to use
social media more productively. So, I started a class hashtag. Students can contribute to
discussions using it and add links to justify their points. I monitor it and I see them
engaging with it to ask questions about homework as well. I also encourage students to
use it to tell me what they like and dislike about the lessons.

Person B: I’ll admit, I doubted technology’s effectiveness in the class. I thought that
because I learned without it, it was an unnecessary feature. In fact, I used to make
students switch off their phones before entering the room. However, I changed my mind
when a fellow teacher showed me a website that she used in class. It allows students to
log in with their smartphones in order to play a game as a class. My students love it and
it works so well for review lessons and to break up mundane tasks.

Person C: I am a younger teacher, so there is a lot of expectations of me from the senior

staff members and management. While they prefer more traditional methods, I have
found the greatest success when I use technology in my lesson whether that be showing
a video clip, using a slideshow, etc. I don’t think I would be able to teach a lesson without
it! After my lesson observation, the principal asked me to lead a staff meeting on how to
engage students using multimedia in class. It was an honor to be asked. I know it will be
a lot of work, but I would love to help my colleagues out in order to make the students’
learning experience better.

Person D: When I began teaching teens, I found I was unable to capture their attention.
They were constantly texting, or scrolling through social media during lessons and it was
hard to establish rules with them. Even when I forbid them from using their mobile phones
in class, I would catch them sneakily using them under their desks. I understand that it is
important for teens to keep in touch. Thus, if we are able to get through all the material, I
permit them to have a 5-minute break on their devices. I have found this to be quite
effective.

Which person …
4.1. incorporates social media in their lessons? ________
4.2. was hesitant to use smartphones in class? ________
4.3. learned more about technology from a colleague? ________

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4.4 uses technology as a reward? ________

4.5 relies on technology in the classroom? ________
4.6 wants to help teachers adapt? ________
4.7 accepts regular feedback? ________

Part 4: Read the text. Match the headings (A-H) to the paragraphs (19-25). The answer
to question 0 is an example. There is one heading that you will not use.

(0) While everyone experiences stress at different rates or intensity levels, we are no
stranger to it. Generally speaking, stress is any physical or emotional reaction to
something that frustrates, angers or makes us nervous. Nowadays, people are feeling
overwhelmed and exhausted due to long periods of stress as a result of increasing
demands in personal and work life. As you read this, you are probably nodding your head
in agreement. This well-known phenomenon of prolonged periods of stress is also known
as burnout.

(5.1) Although burnout exists in every job, the education sector has notoriously high levels
of it plaguing its workers. Several studies show that teachers often experience high levels
of stress in their day-to-day duties, and these are carried over into their personal life. It is
important to consider that delivering lessons is only one aspect of the job description.
Teachers spend hours and hours of their downtime planning lessons, grading
assignments and thinking about how to best help their students. As a result, they often
neglect their own needs.

(5.2) By not placing a priority on their own wellbeing, there are countless consequences.
For starters, educators enduring burnout can be faced with a ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction. The
former presents a scenario where the human body physically responds to stress, by
increasing adrenaline and energy to tackle what is causing the irritation. The same
response occurs in the latter, yet the body decides to flee instead of deal with the stress
head-on. Regardless of the choice that a teacher makes in response to their stressors,
they become more vulnerable to common sicknesses, like colds and the flu, as well as
more serious ones such as depression or anxiety.

(5.3) Thankfully, there are numerous coping mechanisms to aid in the battle against
burnout. A proactive approach including managing time and setting goals may be key in
alleviating stressful situations altogether. In a busy schedule, it is essential to set aside

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time for oneself. What’s more is the activities that you participate in during this reserved
break. Regular exercise has been proven to do wonders for burnout and you do not even
have to go to the gym to reap the rewards. A brisk thirty-minute walk, particularly in nature,
has aided many people’s symptoms of stress. Furthermore, yoga and its meditative
components are also useful in stress relief.

(5.4) Of course, these methods of coping with stress are all easier said than done. Many
would argue that it is nearly impossible to disconnect from today’s technological devices
and the seemingly never-ending influx of work-related emails and text messages. With
that being said, the saying, ‘There’s an app for that’, also extends to solving the problem
of burnout. These days, you can find several free apps on your mobile devices or tablets
to guide you through mediation. You can watch endless videos on the Internet that play
soothing music and give you step-by-step instructions on how to disconnect. Ironic, isn’t
it?

(5.5) Nevertheless, the pros of decreasing burnout are endless. Lowering your stress
levels will help your body achieve an internal balance. By reducing the amount of energy
that goes into stressful situations, you will feel more energized. Moreover, regular
exercise helps the human body release endorphins which boost one’s mood. A side effect
of this includes becoming physically and mentally stronger.

(5.6) Additionally, there are several things a teacher could do during the workday to
prevent burnout. On break, doing little exercises at your desk can provide some relief to
a stressful day. Similarly, distracting yourself with a creative activity, such as an adult
coloring book, can help to refocus tension or negative energy. Or why not extend these
activities to your students? Pacing your lessons with less rigorous and more fun activities
can increase a student’s learning by giving them a break from a hectic timetable. After all,
some students also experience burnout.

(5.7) Having learned about how to identify and combat burnout, what is left to do? It is
important to not beat yourself up if you become stressed. Though uncomfortable, stress
is a natural and unavoidable part of human life, unlike burnout. Changing your mindset
and practicing gratitude will help you feel more positive in the face of adversity and allow
you to make better decisions on how to cope.

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A. A New Problem
B. Going Forward
C. A 21st Century Approach
D. A Familiar Feeling
E. Burnout in Education
F. Tips for the Classroom Environment
G. Personal Benefits
H. How to Relieve Stress
I. Negative Impacts

0. D
5.1 ________
5.2 ________
5.3 ________
5.4 ________
5.5 ________
5.6 ________
5.7 ________

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APTIS GENERAL : Listening Practice Test (40 minutes)

1. Which present has the man bought?
A. A book
B. A pair of gloves
C. A scaft

2. Listening to the weather forecast. What will the weather be like tomorrow?
A. Sunny
B. Cloudy
C. Rainy

3. What time will the train arrive at the station?

A. At 10:00
B. At 9:30
C. At 10:30

4. How much will they pay to hire a car?

A. 100 pounds
B. 130 pounds
C. 110 pounds

5. What is the first program after the news?

A. A sport program
B. A documentary
C. A food program

6. A girl and her father are talking on the phone. How will the girl travel from airport?
A. By bus
B. By car
C. By train

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7. Anna sends a message to her husband. Why is she going to be late?

A. Because of the traffic jams
B. The bus is delayed
C. There are road repairs

8. Listen to the conversation between a boy and a girl. What did the girl like best about
her school trip?
A. The farm
B. The museum
C. The ferry crossing

9. Listen to a police report on the news. What was stolen on Saturday?

A. A car
B. A gold necklace
C. A painting

10. Listen to the conversation between a man and a woman. What pet are they going to
buy?
A. A dog
B. A cat
C. A fish

11. Listen to the conversation between Sally and Mark. Where has Sally been?
A. At the cafe
B. At the hospital
C. At school

12. Mrs. Jackson receives a message from the travel agency. What time will the flight
leave?
A. At 7:30
B. At 9:30
C. At 5:30

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13. A boy and a girl are talking about the sports center. Which sport will the boy do soon
at the center?
A. Diving
B. Sailing
C. Waterskiing

14. Four people are talking about their last holidays. Complete the sentences below.
Speaker A ________
Speaker B ________
Speaker C ________
Speaker D ________

(1) enjoyed his/her holidays alone

(2) found quiet places to relax
(3) wanted to escape from his/her stressful life
(4) thinks his/her holidays were quite expensive
(5) wanted to improve his/her speaking skills
(6) actually didn't want to go on holidays

15. Listen to a man and a woman talking about their likes and dislikes. Read the
statements below and decide which opinion, the man, the woman, or both the man and
the woman.

1. He/ She does the washing up very frequently. ________

2. Visiting relatives can be very enjoyable. ________
3. He/ She sees his/her family very often. ________
4. Cleaning the shoes is a task. He/ She can't stand. ________

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16. Listen to a man talking at a lecture about his TV program on endangered animals and
answer the questions below.

1. What is his opinion about the children's relationship to nature these days?
A. They don't see animals as they really are.
B. They don't feel closer to nature.
C. Living in a town or city can be inconvenient.

2. What is his opinion about how endangered animals should be seen?

A. Animals should thrill audiences in their natural world.
B. Animals should engage the children's interest.
C. Animals must be seen from a conservationist perspective.

17. Listen to a writer of crime novels at a lecture and answer the question below.

1. What is her opinion about the economic benefits of writing?

A. Writing a book ensures you economic reward.
B. A good story is the key to success.
C. There are better ways to get money.

2. What is her opinion about the reasons to write?

A. The best reason is to feel motivated to tell a good story.
B. Writing is a matter of inspiration.
C. The key is to master the genre you decide to write on.

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TRANSCRIPT:
1. Which present has the man bought?
Is the book in this bag for mum then? I didn't think she was particularly interested in flowers.
I thought she'd like it to give her some good ideas for the garden and even if she never reads
it. It's got some lovely photos. I thought you were going to get those gloves. I showed you in
that shop last Saturday. They match the scarf I've bought her.

2. Listening to the weather forecast What will the weather be like tomorrow?
Here's the weather forecast for the next few days. We've got sunny skies at the moment but
that's not going to last long by tomorrow it will be cloudy, but it won't actually rain till Saturday.

3. What time will the train arrive at the station?

Passengers waiting for the 10 o'clock train are advised that this running 30 minutes late. This
is due to strong winds which blew a tree onto the line at 3 o'clock this morning. We apologize
for the delay.

4. How much will they pay to hire a car?

You know we need to hire a car for a holiday. Well I got some prices from the internet. The
cheapest one is 110 pounds, but it could be a bit small. There's a bigger car for 130 pounds.
We paid about 100 pounds last year and the car was fine. I think we should get the cheaper
one. Okay I agree. Should I book it then? I can do it this afternoon if you give me the
information.

5. What is the first program after the news?

Sports challenge with live football from Northfield stadium will not be shown after the news
as advertised. The nature documentary dolphin watch will be shown instead. Sports challenge
will now be on tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock just after the food program cooks world. We
would like to apologize to viewers for this change to the program schedule.

6. A girl and her father talking are talking on the phone. How will the girl travel from airport?
Hi Dad. I'm at the airport. Oh I didn't know you were arriving so early. Do you want me to
come and pick you up or can you get the bus? There's no point you driving here. Because
there's train living in 10 minutes, so I'll get that. It's quicker than the bus. All right. See you
later.

7. Anna sends a message to her husband. Why is she going to be late?

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Hello It’s Anna, here. I'm going to be a bit late back, so you'll probably get home before me.
I’ve been waiting at the bus stop for almost half an hour now and nothing has arrived yet.
There aren't any traffic jams and the road repairs on the park street finished last week so I
don't know why it's taking so long hopefully there'll be one soon anyhow I'll see you later.

8. Listen to the conversation between a boy and a girl. What did the girl like best about her
trip?
How was your school trip to France Louise? It was great. The weather was good, so the ferry
crossing was fine. When we got there the teacher took us to a museum and she gave us
some worksheets to do. You went to a farm as well, didn't you? Yes we did. They showed us
how to make goats cheese. I enjoyed that the most. I thought it was really interesting.

9. Listen to a police report on the news. What was stolen on Saturday?

Police have had reports of a couple running from the scene and driving off in a dark green
car. The woman was wearing an expensive gold necklace. They were both probably in their
late twenties. There is a reward for anybody with information leading to the return of the
painting which is worth at least fifty thousand pounds.

10. Listen to the conversation between a man and a woman. What pet are they going to buy?
I think we should get a pet. What do you think? A dog would be nice or a cat maybe? Dogs
need a lot of looking after and I'm not keen on cats. They make me sneeze. I’ve always liked
the idea of tropical fish. Well they need almost as much looking after as dogs, but they look
nice. So okay.

11. Listen to the conversation between Sally and Mark. Where has Sally been?
Sally Where have you been? I waited at the cafe for ages we were supposed to meet there
hours ago. Sorry Mark somebody from work had an accident and had to go to hospital. She
was really worried about her son, so I offered to pick him up from school. I tried to call you,
but your mobile was switched off.

12. Mrs. Jackson receives a message from the travel agency. What time will the flight leave?
Mrs. Jackson this is premiere travel. I'm just calling to tell you that your holiday tickets have
arrived, and you can come and get them anytime. There’s one small change in flight time but
it simply means that your flight out to Spain leaves at 9:30 am rather than 7:30. I thought
you'd probably pleased. Um it means checking in at 7:30 instead of 5:30. So you won't be
quite so exhausted when you arrive call if you have any queries. Bye.

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13. A boy and a girl are talking about the sports center. Which sport will the boy do soon at
the center?
Have you been to the new water sports center yet? Oh yes. It's really brilliant. There are two
indoor pools one for underwater diving and one for swimming and you can also have sailing
lessons on the lake .That’s what I'm doing there weekend actual I was hoping to take water
skiing lessons but the leaflet says they're not starting those until next year

14. Four people are talking about their last holidays. Complete the sentences below.
Speaker A: The resort was fantastic though I'd expected that from the reviews, but it was the
food that just blew everyone else away. There was so much choice, and it was all good what
made it for me though was the chance to just hang out with my mates chat catch up on things
you're usually too busy for that. The shops were good too lots of bargains. There were loads
of beaches to walk along and other resorts to explore really quiet areas for when I wanted to
get away from things and relax which wasn't often I would definitely go there again.

Speaker B: We stayed in a small resort, but it was pretty easy to rent a car or take a bus to
nearby larger places though they were too far to walk to which was a shame my main aim in
going there was to get away from the stresses of student life and that was certainly what
happened in fact it couldn't have been better. There was a lovely old town which had a great
sense of history and we all enjoyed wandering around in the evenings. I was even able to try
out my primitive language skills which I'd hope to do and I definitely got more confident.

Speaker C: I love traveling and I think it's important to be able to communicate with people in
other countries. I often choose a place to go just that I can practice the language and this
holiday was perfect for that as I was on my own that had the double bonus of meaning I could
do whatever I wanted without asking anyone else go to galleries relax go swimming cycling I
certainly got fitter but most importantly I had to talk to people in restaurants shops and so on.
Of course I learned a lot about their way of life as well and I didn't miss my friends at all.

Speaker D: My last holiday was cruise. I'd expected to hate being stuck with other people. I
only went because my friend wanted to try it. We visited lots of different ports and when we
got off the boat we sampled loads of exotic dishes and all the different restaurants. I think
that's what I look back on now with the greatest pleasure the pace of life on the boat was slow
and literally which I found frustrating but at least there was a gym on board, so I was able to
go running and swimming every day. Everyone on the boat spoke English so my language
skills didn't improve much.

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15. Listen to a man and a woman talking about their likes and dislikes. Read the statements
below and decide which opinion, the man, the woman, or both the man and the woman.

Right let's see jobs and duties where should we begin? Let's talk about washing up first. Now
that's something I really can't stand. My mum makes me do it after every meal at the weekend
and she won't let me go out with my friends until I've done it. I just think that's so unfair I mean
none of my friends have to do it. I bet you don't either do you no. You're right. In fact no one
in my family does the most I have to do is get the plates out of the dishwasher. Oh lucky you
I wish we had one and what about cleaning shoes you have a machine to do that as well I
suppose.
Unfortunately not if it was left up to me I wouldn't bother but my dad says that shoes tell you
a lot about a person, so he has me brushing and polishing every other day it's such a pain
same here. I'm not made to do it that often, but I still dread having to do it. Right so that could
be one of our three what's next Well I honestly can't understand why clothes shopping is
there. That's no jaw for me I mean I could spend all day popping in and out of shops but going
to buy food now that's completely different. I can't bear doing either of them. In fact even
talking about them makes me feel funny, should we move on? Ok what do you feel about
visiting relatives? Oh that's not so bad. I've got a pretty small family, so it doesn't happen that
often and I get on really well with my grandparents the ones that are still alive that is in fact
one of my granddads is a real laugh and I think he enjoys my company when I go to see him.
Now that he's on his own. How about you? Well I suppose I'm a bit lazy really my parents
both say I should go and see my grandparents more often, but they live so far away. I always
make sure I'm in when they come to see us, and they come around quite a lot, so I don't feel
as though I need to go and see them I don't think my mum and dad agree though.

16. Listen to a man talk at a lecture about his TV program on endangered animals and answer
the questions below.
Hi everyone, it's great to be here and have the chance to share with you what I do and why I
feel it's so important. I've been passionate about animals and environment all my life to me
it's what matters most. Although it was quite near a town I actually grew up on a small farm,
so I was always surrounded by animals all sorts of different things ducks, chickens, horses. I
used to milk the goats before I went to school every morning and collect the eggs when I got
home. I loved that. but as I got order I realized how other people aren't lucky enough to have
this closeness to nature particularly children brought up in cities who don't really see animals
in their natural state. I also love adventure my favorite leisure activities include going rock
climbing and hiking and once I started traveling around the world to remote places like rain
forests and deserts I got completely hooked on the plight of endangered animals and ways
of trying to save them when I got the chance to audition as the presenter on a new children's
television program about dangerous animals I jumped at it although I think the best word for

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me to describe it is tough. I love to be out there in the natural world, so it was the perfect job
for me. What makes it so perfect? what's crucial for me is that although we show lots of
dangerous animals which engages the children's interest the strong message that runs
through every program is conservation a large proportion of the animals we film are on the
endangered list, and we've done endangered animal special programs as well. It's my
responsibility to present the wider picture that goes beyond just showing off a dangerous
animal for the thrill of it.

17. Listen to a writer of crime novels at a lecture and answer the question below.

Hello, I'm Kerry and it's great to be here and share my experiences of writing crime novels
with you. I've been writing novels for 10 years now What do you imagine a writer's life is like
do I sit hours in my own world waiting for inspiration to strike and then dash off words at
furious rate definitely not writing isn't a random activity but a skill which in theory anyone can
master but reality is it's hard work especially those times when your mind is completely empty
just like your computer screen that's what's generally known as writer's block but I like to call
it a nightmare so now I'd like to pass on a few tips that help me along the way before deciding
to write a book think about why you want to do it? some people expect huge financial rewards
but there are no guarantees of success and there are safer ways to make your fortune others
want to be famous so you must identify your own motivation first I believed that people wanted
to read what I had to say and I could tell a good story, that sounds like the best reason but it
may not be enough to keep everyone going in difficult times. simply wanting to do it is not
enough you have to know how to write for the market. Crime is the number one best-selling
genre in the world, and you must do your research I spent ages finding out about the way
various police departments work their systems and so on identify what readers want.

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