Aptis Practice
Tests
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,Table of Contents
What is Aptis? 1
Aptis Core 2
Aptis Reading Test 3
Aptis Listening Test 4
Aptis Writing Test 5
Aptis Speaking Test 6
Aptis Practice Test Version 1 7
Grammar 8
Vocabulary 15
Reading 18
Listening 24
Aptis Practice Test Version 2 33
Grammar 34
Vocabulary 41
Reading 43
Listening 49
Aptis Practice Test Version 3 58
Grammar 59
Vocabulary 66
Reading 69
Listening 75
Practice Writing and Speaking Test 84
Writing 85
Speaking 89
Answer Sheet, Answer Keys and Sample Answers 92
Writing 97
Speaking 101
,What is Aptis?
English is one of the most preferred languages for educational institutions, and government and
corporate organisations across the world. Good English skills open doors to global opportunities for
students and professionals alike.
Aptis is a new generation, industry-agnostic English language test that provides reliable results and
can be delivered conveniently at a time and place of your choice. Developed by the British Council,
the global experts in English language assessment and training, it tests your English language ability
in all four skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Once you have taken the test, the results are reported within 48 hours on a numerical scale (0 – 50)
and as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which ranges
from A1 (Beginner) to C (Advanced).
Why is Aptis the right choice for you?
Aptis is a flexible and reliable assessment tool that tests your performance closely, and reflects your
understanding of English within a functional context, making it easier to measure your English skills.
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, Aptis Core
Grammar Test Format
The Grammar section has 25 questions. Each question offers you three multiple-choice answers,
and you will have up to 12 minutes to answer all the questions.
Advice: Please read the questions and all the answers before you make your final choice.
Read the whole sentence carefully and then look at the words on either side of the gap,
to help you make your choice. Reading the whole sentence before the options is always
advisable.
Vocabulary Test Format
The Vocabulary section has 25 questions. You will have up to 13 minutes to answer all the questions.
There are four types of questions:
1. Synonym matching: Word matching – synonyms are words with the same, or similar meaning.
For example, „speak‟ is a synonym of „talk‟, but it is not a synonym of „walk‟. Your task is to match two
words with the same or similar meaning from the drop-down list (you will have to select five words
from ten options).
2. Meaning in context: Sentence completion – you have to complete the sentence by selecting a
word from the drop-down list, that perfectly fits in the blank space. Choose the answer only after you
have understood the meaning of the words from the context (select five words from ten options).
3. Definition matching: Matching words to definitions – you have to select a word from the
drop-down list, that best fits the definition (select five words from ten options).
4. Collocation matching: Word matching – match the words most commonly used together by
selecting a word in the drop-down list, that matches the word on the left (choose five words from
ten options).
Marking
• Each question is marked according to the answer key provided
• Each correct answer is worth one mark
• Each incorrect answer is worth zero marks
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Tests
www.britishcouncil.org/aptis
,Table of Contents
What is Aptis? 1
Aptis Core 2
Aptis Reading Test 3
Aptis Listening Test 4
Aptis Writing Test 5
Aptis Speaking Test 6
Aptis Practice Test Version 1 7
Grammar 8
Vocabulary 15
Reading 18
Listening 24
Aptis Practice Test Version 2 33
Grammar 34
Vocabulary 41
Reading 43
Listening 49
Aptis Practice Test Version 3 58
Grammar 59
Vocabulary 66
Reading 69
Listening 75
Practice Writing and Speaking Test 84
Writing 85
Speaking 89
Answer Sheet, Answer Keys and Sample Answers 92
Writing 97
Speaking 101
,What is Aptis?
English is one of the most preferred languages for educational institutions, and government and
corporate organisations across the world. Good English skills open doors to global opportunities for
students and professionals alike.
Aptis is a new generation, industry-agnostic English language test that provides reliable results and
can be delivered conveniently at a time and place of your choice. Developed by the British Council,
the global experts in English language assessment and training, it tests your English language ability
in all four skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Once you have taken the test, the results are reported within 48 hours on a numerical scale (0 – 50)
and as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which ranges
from A1 (Beginner) to C (Advanced).
Why is Aptis the right choice for you?
Aptis is a flexible and reliable assessment tool that tests your performance closely, and reflects your
understanding of English within a functional context, making it easier to measure your English skills.
www.britishcouncil.org/aptis
, Aptis Core
Grammar Test Format
The Grammar section has 25 questions. Each question offers you three multiple-choice answers,
and you will have up to 12 minutes to answer all the questions.
Advice: Please read the questions and all the answers before you make your final choice.
Read the whole sentence carefully and then look at the words on either side of the gap,
to help you make your choice. Reading the whole sentence before the options is always
advisable.
Vocabulary Test Format
The Vocabulary section has 25 questions. You will have up to 13 minutes to answer all the questions.
There are four types of questions:
1. Synonym matching: Word matching – synonyms are words with the same, or similar meaning.
For example, „speak‟ is a synonym of „talk‟, but it is not a synonym of „walk‟. Your task is to match two
words with the same or similar meaning from the drop-down list (you will have to select five words
from ten options).
2. Meaning in context: Sentence completion – you have to complete the sentence by selecting a
word from the drop-down list, that perfectly fits in the blank space. Choose the answer only after you
have understood the meaning of the words from the context (select five words from ten options).
3. Definition matching: Matching words to definitions – you have to select a word from the
drop-down list, that best fits the definition (select five words from ten options).
4. Collocation matching: Word matching – match the words most commonly used together by
selecting a word in the drop-down list, that matches the word on the left (choose five words from
ten options).
Marking
• Each question is marked according to the answer key provided
• Each correct answer is worth one mark
• Each incorrect answer is worth zero marks
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