Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
long text (750 words) and several headings that you must match to the paragraphs.
Being able to read quickly is a good skill to have, but youll also need to read in more
detail when two paragraphs contain similar information. This part of the exam tests text
comprehension and also vocabulary knowledge.
The answers are at the end of this booklet.
3 Analysis of Answers
Your trainer will now take you through the correct answers to the exam. Remember to
ask questions if you dont understand why an answer is correct. This is a copy of the
exam online at: http://www.britishcouncil.org/aptis-practicetests/AptisReadingPractice/ It can be used instead of the online exam if teachers
cannot access the online exam.
4 - Time Management
Work in small groups. Now that you have done a complete exam and learnt from your
successes and mistakes, decide how much time you should spend on each part of the
exam and complete the following table. The total time should add up to 30 minutes:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
B
C
D
E Advice for Part 4
F
G Any other advice?
6 - Further Practice
1) Aptis Practice Materials Booklet
There are two practice tests in the Aptis Practice Materials Booklet.
2) Online
You can improve your ability to do the Aptis Reading exam using materials for other
reading exams online. Here are the some ideas:
Parts 1 and 3
As these are similar, you can practice using Part 1 of the FCE exam, which is similar
but a little more difficult. Google the following:
Part 4