Listening.

7. Listen to the conversation between a boy and

a girl. Who lives with Josh in his house?
a. his grandmother
b. his dad
1. Listen to the conversation. Where are the c. his mum
photograps?
a. On the bookshelf 8. Listen to the conversation between a man
b. With the coffee cups and a woman. What does he do?
c. On the television a. he works in a office
b. he is a teacher
2. Listen to the conversation. Which musical c. he works as a shop assistant
instrument is the girl learning to play?
a. The keyboard 9. Listen to the weather forecast. What is the
b. The drums weather like today?
c. the guitar a. windy
b. rainy
3. Listen to the airport announcement. What c. warm
time will the next flight to Madrid leave?
a. at 2:45 10. A man and a woman are talking about
b. at 2:55 dinner. What are they going to eat tonight?
c. at 2:25 a. chicken
b. pizza
4. Listen to a boy and a girl. Wha can Maria see c. salad
from her window?
a. the railway station 11. Listen to the conversation. Which TV
b. a block of flats programme will they watch together?
c. the fileds a. a sport programme
b. a nature documentary
5. Listen to the conversation. What will the boy c. a rock concert
do first.
a. do some homework 12. A man and a woman are talking about
b. watch a TV progamme shopping. What did Helen buy?
c. help the woman a. a t-shirt
b. a coat
6. Listen to the conversation. On which date will c. a pair of gloves
the boy have his next guitar lesson?
a. on the 10th 13. Listen to the conversation. Where is the
b. on the 5th girl’s book now?
c. on the 3rd a. in an empty glass
b. in the drawer of a desk
c. in the café
Match the correct statement with the right speaker.
Four people are talking about science. Complete the sentences below.

14. Speaker A ________ a. thinks he/she is well-informed about dieting.

15. Speaker B ________ b. the doctor encouraged him/her to follow a
16. Speaker C ________ diet.
17. Speaker D ________ c. thinks following some diets can be too
expensive.
d. thinks his/her diet is not balanced at the
moment.
e. had health problems because of her/his diet.
f. didn’t follow his/her nutricionist’s advice.

Listen to a man and a woman talking about keeping fit. Read the statements below and decide which
opinion, the man, the woman or both the man and the woman. You can listen the discussion twice.

18. Training is always fun.

a. Man b. Woman c. Both

19. Exercises classes can be boring.

a. Man b. Woman c. Both

20. Classes are good to meeet people.

a. Man b. Woman c. Both

21. It’s better to run in the morning.

a. Man b. Woman c. Both

Listen to a woman talk at a lecture about her work as an a nutritionist for horses ans answer the
questions bellow.
22. When did she really become interested in animal nutrition?
a. When she became a vet.
b. When she did a biology degree
c. After researching the physical state of horses.

23. Why does she think of her work as rewarding?

a. After solving people’s problems in a helpline.
b. Despite the time on office and paperwork.
c. Because it helps to educate people on the best diets for animals.

Listen to a man talking about a ciclying expedition across Europe and answer the questions below.

24. What is his opinion about the key to a successful expedition?

a. Be well-informed of the places you are going to visit.
b. Find a sponsor to back you up.
c. Plan any detail before departure.

25. What does he consider more important to get the most of the experince?
a. Planning the distance to cover every day.
b. Knowing the people and cultures in the different countries.
c. Enjoying loneliness to discover oneself.

Grammar.
1. My parents watch __________ television 8. We __________ play football this weekend.
every night. Do you want to join us?
a. The a. will
b. A b. are going to
c. – c. will to

2. Sally is talking ________ Alex.

a. for 9. Carla doesn’t feel like ________ tonight, so
b. to we’re going to a restaurant.
c. with a. cook
b. to cook
3. Valerie ________ English at university c. cooking
a. study
b. studys 10. I am your mother! And _________ your
c. studies mother, I’m asking you to tidy up your room.
a. like
4. A: I’ve never seen anything like this before. b. as
B: Neither _________. c. such as
a. seen I
b. I have 11. I am saving some money ________ I can buy
c. have I a new car.
a. because
b. So that
c. Even though

5. A: Were they living in London when we got 12. A: You didn’t do the dishes last night.
the job overseas? B: I ________ the dishes; these aren’t the
B: Yes they ________. dishes from last night!
a. were a. was done
b. did b. done
c. lived c. did do

6. _________ any money in your wallet? 13. He works a lot. __________ to runnig his
a. Have you own company, he works as a consultant for
b. Are there other businesses.
c. Is there a. in addition
b. also
7. Andrea speaks really fast, __________ I c. additionally
understand her.
a. so 14. A: What did you _________ yesterday
b. although afternoon?
c. but B: Nothing
a. go
b. make a. I realise
c. do b. I don’t realise
c. Do I realise
15. __________ of the students is expected to
complete five projects this term.
a. Each
b. Few 21. I will help him, _______, he has always been
c. All there for me.
a. after all
16. This is the school ________ my father works b. basically
a. that c. obviously
b. which
c. where 22. They ________ a big house in the suburbs.
a. has
17. You will pass the exam _________ you b. have
study. c. got
a. as long as
b. as soon as 23. Sheila is ________ than her sister Lisa.
b. as hard as a. far funnier
b. much more funnier
18. ___________ Bob and Jim enjoy playing the c. more funny
guitar.
a. Either 24. We’ll neeed fish and rice. Don’t forget! We’ll
b. Neither need bread _________.
c. Both a. as well as
b. too
19. ___________ is coming to the party needs c. either
to bring a white pyjama.
a. Whoever 25. My parents lived in Canada many years
b. Whatever _________.
c. Whomever a. past
b. then
20. Only now ________ the stress she was c. ago
under.

Vocabulary.
Write a letter (A-L) of the word that is most similar in meaning to a word on the left (1-5). Use each word
once only. You will not need five of the words (A-L). The answer to question 0 is given on your answer
paper as an example (G).
0. Teach (G) Example A. Think
1. Expand ( ) B. Touch
2. See ( ) C. Bake
3. Cook ( ) D. Burn
4. Change ( ) E. Work out
5. Solve ( ) F. Grow
G. Educate
H. Trust
I. View
 J. Clean
K. Chase
L. Shift

Finish each sentence (6-10) using a word from the list (A-K). Use each word once only. You will need not
need five of the words.
6. To fit is to … A. consider
7. To mind is to … B. battle
8. To acquire is to … C. call
9. To record is to … D. beware
10. To fight is to … E. press
F. register
G. shoot
H. suit
I. think
J. get
K. win

Write the letter of the word on the right (A-K) that matches the definition on the left (11-15). Use each
word once only. You will not need five of the words (A-K).
11. Showing good judgment ( ) A. Small
12. Little in size or amount ( ) B. Huge
13. Not hard and easy to press ( ) C. Ugly
14. Slightly cruel ( ) D. Unkind
15. Not attractive ( ) E. Funny
F. Soft
G. Awesome
H. Sensitive
I. Kind
J. Hard
K. Sensible

Finish each sentence (16-20) using a word from the list (A-K). Use each word once only. You will not
need five of the words.
16. We got the train to Manchester, but the _________ was terrible. A. pilot
17. I saw an ________ today on the main road. B. tickets
18. I wasn’t happy with the _________, so I made a complaint. C. time
19. It’s a shame! All the ________ have been sold. Let’s try next week. D. journey
20. In the past, schools generally had more _________. If you broke them, E. bus
 you were punished. F. rules
G. accident
H. teachers
I. service
J. eagle
K. news

Write the letter of the word on the right (A-K) that is most often used with a word on the left (21-25).
Use each word once only. You will not need five of the words.
21. Municipal A. shop
22. Useful B. news
23. Antique C. effort
24. High D. cell
25. Broken E. heart
F. elections
G. player
H. award
I. purpose
J. growth
K. standard

Reading.
Choose the word that fits in the gap. the first one is done for you.
Hey Daniella,

How have you been?

When do you 1. ___________ for your vacation?
I 2._____________ like to see you before you go.
I can 3.______________ some places for you to go because
I have 4.____________ to Paris many times.
Remember to 5._________ a lot of photos.
Love,

Helen.

1. a. go b. leave c. left
2. a. would b. could c. will
3. a. say b. tell c. suggest
4. a. been b. went c. gone
5. a. do b. make c. take

The sentences below are from the beginning of a story ("John’s Day"). Order the sentences. The first
sentence is an example.
0 (Example) 0. It was early in the morning when the alarm rang.
6. After he washed his face and got dressed, he went to the kitchen.
 7. John was used to waking up at this time, but today he felt tired.
8. The sentences below are from a set of directions in a guide book. Order the
sentences. The first sentence is an example.
9. Instead, he packed an apple for breakfast in his bag and left for school.
10. His mom had made his favourite – scrambled eggs, but he was too nervous to
eat.

0 (Example) 0. Lady Gaga was born in New York City in 1986.

11. Since then, she was released six successful albums.
12. However, her name at birth was Stefani Germanotta.
13. Despite being dropped from her first record label as a teen, she did not give
up.
14. As a child, she was passionate about pursuing a career in music.
15. As a result, Lady Gaga has been nominated and won numeous awards.

Read the four opinions posted on a neighbourhood forum. Then, answer the questions.

Person A
I have only been living here for a few weeks, so I am still quite new to the area. So far, I am pretty
impressed with all that the neighbourhood has to offer. I thought I would miss my old area a lot more,
but that’s not the case. There’s a ton of nature around here. So far, I am really enjoying taking long
walks through the ravine and I have also started going jogging along the path. It would be perfect if I
owned a dog.
Person B
When I moved to the neighbourhood, I had the intention of going for runs around the block instead of
going to the gym. However, that changed when I saw how busy the streets are in the morning. There are
so many people that I feel like I am in an obstacle course trying to get past them. That’s the main reason
that I really miss my old area. It was never crowded. I guess the advantage of living in a heavily-
populated place is the transport links. I’ve sold my car and started taking the buses and it has saved me
loads of money.
Person C
I have mixed feelings about where I live now. There is quite a big park by my house, which I thought
would be perfect to walk my dogs in. However, it actually isn’t pet-friendly at all. There is no off-leash
area for my pups to get some exercise. While there is a trail, it is shared by walkers and cyclists, so it
could be quite dangerous for animals. Asides from that, there are very few benches and no water
fountains. I think it could be so much better equipped.
Person D
I think my favourite part about my neighbourhood is the walkability. I have never owned a car and I
don’t believe I will ever need one if I continue to live here. I have a small market just up the street where
I buy most of my groceries. I know supermarkets tend to be cheaper to buy in bulk, but I much prefer
the interaction I get in these mom-and-pop shops. There are also a few tasty family-owned restaurants
all within two kilometres that are much better than any chain eatery in the city centre.

16. Who is a pet owner?

a. Person A b. Person b c. Person C d. Person D
17. Who would like more facilities?
a. Person A b. Person b c. Person C d. Person D

18. Who recently moved in?

a. Person A b. Person b c. Person C d. Person D

19. Who prefers his/her old neighbourhood?

a. Person A b. Person b c. Person C d. Person D

20. Who supports local businesses?

a. Person A b. Person b c. Person C d. Person D

21. Who exercises outside?

a. Person A b. Person b c. Person C d. Person D

22. Who has changed their form of transportation?

a. Person A b. Person b c. Person C d. Person D

Read the passage quickly. Choose a heading for each numbered paragraph (1-7) from the drop-down
box. There is one more heading than you need.

0. In its 2.5 million squared kilometre span, the Mediterranean Sea touches 3 different continents. In
fact, 21 countries share a border with this large body of water. Despite being subdivided into fourteen
smaller seas, including the Adriatic, Aegean and Ionian, the Mediterranean is characterized by a typical
climate that boasts mild winters and hot summers. The former tends to be accompanied with
precipitation, while the latter could be dry or humid depending on the specific location.

1. Due to its connections to a plethora of different lands, the Mediterranean was a central route for
trade. Not only were goods such as food products, gold and textiles transferred between and beyond
ports, but cultural exchanges also occurred. To name a few, Greeks, Romans, Persians, and Ottomans all
had their turn in controlling the area and this influence was expanded when trade extended to Asian
countries along the Silk Road and Spice Routes. Each of these ethnic groups played an essential role in
the development of Western History and the shaping of the region’s nations as we know them in
modern day.

2. As a result of these mixing cultures, a common language was needed to conduct business between
the merchants and travellers in the region. For this reason, Sabir, became the Lingua Franca of the
region until the 19th century. That is to say, this pidgin language was a mix of the Latin-based tongues
with fusions of North-African, Turkish and Greek influences, simplified in a way that people from several
linguistic backgrounds were able to communicate. In spite of its abridged linguistic construction, Sabir
lost its traction as respective countries began gaining more power. Today, about thirteen official
languages are spoken in the area with relatively limited similarities.

3. Nevertheless, a cultural likeness in cuisine does permeate the region. While you may have heard the
term, “Mediterranean Diet”, there is not a clear-cut definition of what this precisely means. Generally
speaking, those who inhabit the area tend to promote a plant-based lifestyle. Instead of consuming a
high proportion of red meat, they tend to incorporate a few doses of leaner options such as fish,
chicken, or eggs. Unprocessed foods like fruits, veggies and legumes, as well as whole grains accompany
these sources of protein. Of course, no Mediterranean meal is complete without a healthy fat, like their
famous olive oil.

4. It’s not surprise that the World Health Organization recommends this lifestyle to help prevent chronic
illnesses and increase lifespans. The emphasis placed on seasonal foods removes the need for processed
chow. What’s more is its lack of restrictions. Bread and fats, albeit not trans or saturated ones, are
welcomed in moderation. Additionally, unlike other diets, this one does not promote harmful
behaviours such as calorie counting.

5. Beyond the exportation of the Mediterranean way of life, tourists flock to experience it first-hand.
Having over 45,000 kilometres of breathtaking coast, millions of people visit each year. The region is
home to hundreds of islands, ranging in size from the large and well-known Italian provinces of Sicily
and Sardinia, to the miniscule isles of Greece. While high summer temperatures entice crowds of
sunbathers, the vast array of cultural activities attract those looking to experience some of the region’s
history. Likewise, tourism is vital for locals, as they heavily rely on this industry. Without it, their
livelihood would be severely impacted.

6. Notwithstanding the allure of this vacation destination, human intervention is certainly taking a toll
on the landscape. The overdevelopment of the Mediterranean seaside for tourism is causing the decline
of biodiversity and natural coastlines. Moreover, increased pollution from cruise ships and land-based
activities is quickening this process. Another major concern is overfishing. It is estimated that the
majority of natural sea species in the area are heavily threatened.

7. Additionally, a humanitarian issue has become prominent in news articles regarding the
Mediterranean at the present time. Dubbed a graveyard by Malta’s Prime Minister, the sea has become
notorious for the deaths of many individuals. Many migrants from Africa and the Middle East trying to
reach Europe have been the victims of the sea’s rough waters, enduring awful conditions and capsized
ships. Whether this situation is a result of reforms to European immigration policies or not, it has gained
momentum and the call for change and responsibility is widely debated among Mediterranean nations.

0 Geographic location.
Environmental repercussions.
Historical importance.
A method to communicate.
A region in crisis.
Staple foods.
A mutually beneficial situation.
Health benefits.

Writing.
You are joining a photography club. Fill out the form. Write short answers (1-5 words) for each
message. You have 3 minutes.
Example How are you? I am fine. Thanks! .
What is your name? _______________________________
What do you do? _________________________________
What time do you go to bed? ________________________________
When is your birthday? _______________________________
Where would you like to go on holiday? _____________________________
You are a new member of the photography club. Fill out the form.

Use 20-30 words. You have 7 minutes in total.

Please tell us about what you like to take photographs of and why:

You are speaking to fellow members of the photography club in a group chat.

Respond to them in full sentences (30-40 words per answer). You have 10 minutes in total.

Nadia: Hey! Welcome to the group. Can you tell us what kind of camera you like to use?

Lewis: I love to print my photos. How do you like to display your pictures?
Alejandra: I heard that the club is going to post some of our photos on the social media page. What is
your opinion on this?

You received this email from the coordinator of the club.

Dear Member,

I know that you were all very excited to meet famous nature photographer, John Lethbridge, at our
meet and greet social event. Unfortunately, John has just emailed and is unable to attend. However, the
social will still continue as planned with an exhibition of his work on display. We apologize for the
inconvenience. Please email us if you have any questions or concerns.

Regards,
Angela

Write a short email to your friend (about 50 words). Tell your friend your feelings about this and what
you plan to do.

You have 10 minutes.

Write an email to the coordinator of the club (about 120-150 words). Tell them your thoughts about
this and what you would like to do.
You have 20 minutes.
Speaking.
Part 1: Welcome to the Aptis speaking test. In this part you will have to answer three short questions
about yourself and your interests.

You will have 30 seconds to reply to each question.

 Please, tell me about weddings in your country.

 Tell me about the last time you attended a wedding.
 Tell me about an aspect of a wedding that you enjoyed.

Part 2: In this part I am going to ask you to describe a picture. Then I will ask you two more questions
about it.

You’ll have 45 seconds for each response.

 Describe the picture

 Do you like to attend weddings? Why?
 Why do some people feel excited to attend weddings?

Part 3: In this part I am 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.

 Tell me what you see in both pictures.

 Which of these two pictures do you find funnier? Why?
 Which of these two types of comedy do you believe people in your country would chose? Why?

Part 4: In this part, I am 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.

 Have you ever commuted to work or study place by bike?

 How did you feel? (If yes) / How would it be commuting by bike? (If not)
 How do you think commuting will be in 10 years in your country?

You will have one minute to prepare and think about you are going to say. You may take notes if you
want.