APTIS READING TEST (SET 1)

PART 1

Choose one word from the list for each gap. The first one is done for you.

The world's shortest woman is Indian 18-year-old high school student named
was
were
is

Heidegger. She is 0.628 meters tall, even shorter than the __________ height
average
same
good

of a 2-year-old. Heidegger was excited to let it be ________ that she wishes to enter
shown
known
spoken

college after the completion of high school, and _______ to Bollywood to become a
after
then
later

movie star. Heidegger will be going on a trip to Japan and Italy, __________ she
what
whom
where

hopes to meet up with many other world _________ holders after she has obtained
time
record
book

her Guinness World Records certificate.

Source: http://www.guy-sports.com/funny/funny_true_story_india.htm
PART 2

Order the sentences below to make a story. The first one (1) is done for you.

1 Far, far away from the fire was a house where three little children lived.

2 Now it was lunchtime.

3 They had been playing all morning.

4 That sounded like a great idea, but WHERE in the yard?

5 They all went to school but on this September day it was Saturday.

6 So Mom told them to lay a picnic cloth in the green grassy grass near the
scruffy old juniper bushes.

7 They asked their mom if they could have lunch, and she said, "Why don't you
have a picnic in the yard"?

Adapted from: http://www.bedtime.com/html/the_missing_picnic_food.htm

PART 3

Read the text and complete each gap with aword from the list at the botom of the
page.

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Kentucky on February 12, 1809. He

moved to Indiana in 1816 and lived there the __________ of his __________. His

mother __________ when he was nine but he was very __________ to his

stepmother who urged him to __________. Lincoln __________ stated that he had

about one year of __________ education. However, he was __________ by many

different __________. He loved to read and learn from any books he could get his

__________ on.

Example: read individuals close himself formal

moved hands rest taught died read

Source: http://americanhistory.about.com/od/abrahamlincoln/p/plincoln.htm
PART 4

The passage below has 7 paragraphs (A – G). Read the passage carefully. Choose
a heading from the given list (1 – 7) for each of the paragraphs (A – G).

LIST OF HEADINGS PARAGRAPH HEADING NO.

1. Other uses of soursop fruits A
2. Side effects of soursop fruits B
3. The benefits of soursop fruits C
4. Description of soursop fruits D
5. The origins of soursop tree E
6. Effectiveness in destroying cancerous cells F
7. Nutrients in soursop fruits G

Soursop Juice

A The soursop tree is an evergreen flowering tree of the genus Annona and the
family, Annonaceae. It is also known by the name of Graviola. The scientific
name of soursop is Annona muricata, and it is native to the regions of Mexico,
Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. Today, it is grown
in some other parts of the world, especially in Southeast Asia.

B The soursop tree is mainly known for its medicinal properties and its delicious
fruits. The fruit is large with a thin, green-colored skin covered with conical nibs.
The pulp is white and soft, and quite delicious. It has both sweet and sour taste.
The fruit can be eaten directly, or its pulp can be pressed and strained to extract
the juice, which is not only delectable, but also rich in many essential nutrients.

C The flesh or pulp of the fruit, from which the juice is extracted, is very rich in
fiber, carbohydrates, and other nutrients, like vitamin B1 and B2, vitamin C, and
potassium. On the other hand, it is quite low in saturated fats and sodium. About
1 cup of undiluted juice or nectar contains 160 calories.

D Certain compounds found in the extracts derived from the fruits, seeds, bark,
and the leaves of the soursop tree have been observed to be effective in
destroying cancerous cells in some laboratory studies. The leaves of this tree
have been found to be particularly effective in killing cancer cells without
harming the healthy cells of the body. Moreover, the extract derived from the
leaves does not affect the immune system adversely, unlike the chemotherapy
drugs.

E In 1976, a study was carried out by the 'National Cancer Institute' to find out the
effectiveness of soursop in treating cancer. Later, several other studies were
conducted to find out the relation between these two. Apart from the ability to kill
 cancer cells, this fruit has several other health benefits. The seeds of this fruit
can be used for inducing vomiting, while the juice can be immensely beneficial
for treating urethritis. It can also help treat hematuria which is a condition
characterized by the presence of blood in urine.

F Soursop juice can help alleviate liver ailments as well. The juice is usually taken
while fasting in order to cure liver problems. It may also prove beneficial in
conditions like leprosy. The pulp of the fruit, as well as the crushed leaves of the
tree, can be used as a poultice to ensure fast healing of wounds. Apart from
these, the various parts of the tree, including its leaves and the young shoots
have been used for conditions, like cough, catarrh, fever, gallbladder problems,
inflammation and swelling, diarrhea, indigestion, rheumatism, dysentery,
eczema, and some other skin problems.

G To sum up, soursop is not only a delicious, but also a very nutritious fruit.
However, it is imperative to talk to a physician before considering to use it for
medicinal purposes. If taken in large dosage, it can induce vomiting and
depress the cardiovascular system. It can also induce uterine contractions, for
which pregnant women should not use this fruit for medicinal purposes. All
these possible side effects need to be considered before using this fruit, or any
other part of the tree for the treatment of cancer and other ailments.

Source: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/soursop-juice.html
ANSWER KEY (SET 1):

PART 1

Choose one word from the list for each gap. The first one is done for you.

The world's shortest woman is Indian 18-year-old high school student named

Heidegger. She is 0.628 meters tall, even shorter than the average

height of 2-year-old.

Heidegger was excited to let it be known that she wishes to enter

college after the completion of high school, and later Bollywood to become a

movie star in the future.

Heidegger will be going on a trip to Japan and Italy, where she hopes

to meet up with many otherworld record holders after she has obtained

her Guinness World Records certificate.

PART 2

1. Far, far away from the fire was a house where three little children lived.

2. They all went to school but on this September day it was Saturday.

3. They had been playing all morning.

4. Now it was lunchtime.

5. They asked their mom if they could have lunch, and she said, "Why don't you
have a picnic in the yard"?

6. That sounded like a great idea, but WHERE in the yard?

7. So Mom told them to lay a picnic cloth in the green grassy grass near the
scruffy old juniper bushes.
PART 3

Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Kentucky on February 12, 1809. He

moved to Indiana in 1816 and lived there the rest of his youth. His mother died when

he was nine but he was very close to his stepmother who urged him to read. Lincoln

himself stated that he had about one year of formal education. However, he was

taught by many different individuals. He loved to read and learn from any books he

could get his hands on.

PART 4

LIST OF HEADINGS PARAGRAPH HEADING NO.

1. Other uses of soursop fruits A 5
2. Side effects of soursop fruits B 4
3. The benefits of soursop fruits C 7
4. Description of soursop fruits D 6
5. The origins of soursop tree E 1
6. Effectiveness in destroying cancerous cells F 3
7. Nutrients in soursop fruits G 2