Aptis General
Practice
tests
www.britishcouncil.org/aptisApril 2020 Practice tests2
What is Aptis? 3
Aptis Core 4
Aptis Reading Test 5
Aptis Listening Test 6
Aptis Writing Test 7
Aptis Speaking Test 8
Aptis Practice Test Version 1 9
Grammar 10
Vocabulary 14
Reading 16
Listening 23
Aptis Practice Test Version 2 29
Grammar 30
Vocabulary 34
Reading 36
Listening 43 Aptis Practice Test 49
Writing 50
Speaking 53
Answer Sheet, Answer Keys and Sample Answers 55
Writing 59
Speaking 62Contents Practice tests3
English is one of the most preferred languages for educational institutions, and government and corporate organisations across the world. Having a good English proficiency can open doors to global opportunities for students and professionals alike. Aptis is a ‘new generation’ 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.
This practice test book has been created to help you experience and prepare for the actual Aptis test. It covers all four English skills – speaking, writing, reading and listening – with grammar and vocabulary as the core component. As a replica of the Aptis test, it shows you what types of questions to expect, how to answer them, and how much time you should spend on each task. These are all sample tasks based upon Aptis, but are not actual examples of past questions.Practice tests 3
What is Aptis? Practice tests4
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.Practice tests 4
Aptis Core
Practice
tests
www.britishcouncil.org/aptisApril 2020 Practice tests2
What is Aptis? 3
Aptis Core 4
Aptis Reading Test 5
Aptis Listening Test 6
Aptis Writing Test 7
Aptis Speaking Test 8
Aptis Practice Test Version 1 9
Grammar 10
Vocabulary 14
Reading 16
Listening 23
Aptis Practice Test Version 2 29
Grammar 30
Vocabulary 34
Reading 36
Listening 43 Aptis Practice Test 49
Writing 50
Speaking 53
Answer Sheet, Answer Keys and Sample Answers 55
Writing 59
Speaking 62Contents Practice tests3
English is one of the most preferred languages for educational institutions, and government and corporate organisations across the world. Having a good English proficiency can open doors to global opportunities for students and professionals alike. Aptis is a ‘new generation’ 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.
This practice test book has been created to help you experience and prepare for the actual Aptis test. It covers all four English skills – speaking, writing, reading and listening – with grammar and vocabulary as the core component. As a replica of the Aptis test, it shows you what types of questions to expect, how to answer them, and how much time you should spend on each task. These are all sample tasks based upon Aptis, but are not actual examples of past questions.Practice tests 3
What is Aptis? Practice tests4
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.Practice tests 4
Aptis Core
