APTIS Advanced: Example Answer

To Practice Tests #1
Part 1: You are a member of the science club and
you are speaking to three other members of in a
group chat. Respond to them in full sentences (30-
40 words per answer). You have 10 minutes. 
Martin: Hey! Welcome to the group. I got into science when I was in high school, so I
decided to become an engineer. What about you?
 Hi Martin! I started watching scientific TV programs when I was a little kid. I remember
rushing home from school every day to catch the episode from start to finish.
Jorge: Welcome! Can you tell me about any experiments you have done before?    
I am actually not so keen on experiments as I am on building things. I could say my
specialty is making models of cars and modifying them to different velocities. I prefer
physics to chemical science. 
Bea: Who is your favourite scientist or inventor? Why?

I think my favourite inventor would have to be Johannes Gutenberg. I know this isn’t a
typical answer for a science buff like myself, but without him, we wouldn’t have mass-
produced texts that help to spread knowledge. 

Part 2:  You received this email from a local café.

Read the email and the notes you have made. Write
a reply (120-150 words) using your notes, and
express how you feel about the situation. 
Dear Customer, 
Thank you for your continued patronage at our café. We are always looking for ways to
improve your experience! We would love to know more about your visit today. How fast
were you served? (1) It would be great to know whether you found our staff helpful or
not. Did they answer all of your questions with a smile? (2) Lastly, what did you think of
our new patio? Did you have a chance to enjoy it? (3)  We would love to hear your
thoughts! 
Yours faithfully,
Krave Café Staff 
NOTES: 
1. Slow service - made me late for work
2. Friendly staff – but too talkative
3. Patio looked beautiful – but it was raining 
  Dear Krave Café Staff,
Thanks for reaching out!
While I normally love visiting your café, I have to admit I was quite underwhelmed by my
experience there the last time I went. For starters, the service was incredibly slow. I think
it took about 10 minutes to get my latte. I know that is not a long time to wait, but it
made me late for work. I think it may have been because your barista was overly chatty
with each customer. Don’t get me wrong, it’s great to be friendly. However, people have
places to be in the morning!
On my way out, I noticed how lovely the new patio looked. Had I not been running late,
or if it were not raining, I would have loved to have my coffee there.
Let me know if you have any questions about my comments.
Best regards,
Sumit 

Part 3:  Shopaholics Anonymous!  is a website that

publishes short articles submitted by the public on
general interest topics. You have been asked to write
an article about Online Shopping. You have done
some research on this topic in note form. Using your
notes, write an informative and attention-grabbing
article for publication (180-220 words).
NOTES:

- More products to choose from

- Can find deals and use coupon codes
 
-Pros: convenience / no lines or crowds
-Cons:  cannot physically inspect item/ have to pay to return

Price comparisons

Product Type Avg Price in person Avg Price online +/- Overall

Books $15/book shop $5 on Amazon +

Cheaper and bigger
selection online

Groceries $100 for the weekly $150 for the weekly -

shop shop More convenient/
but can’t guarantee
freshness of
products

Clothes $80 $80 (many % off -/+

deals)
Save money/ but
can’t try on

 
 

i.e.

If you could only shop one way for the rest of your life, how would you choose to do so?

For me and many others, online shopping has become a life-changing component of our
existence. Let’s consider the abundance that is found online. I can find any book I have
ever wanted for a third of the price online. What’s more is that I don’t have to fight for a
parking spot in a busy lot or stand in a long line to purchase it. The savings extend to
clothes too. When my son was a baby, we constantly had to buy clothes because of how
fast he was growing. By shopping online, I single-handedly saved my family some serious
cash by finding bargains and coupon codes online.
However, not all that glitters is gold. There were some serious fails in the clothing
department. I may have saved a percentage of the cost, but many of the clothes didn’t fit
right. It would have been so much better if I were able to inspect the items before
purchasing them as I had to pay to return them! I also once tried to order groceries
online, but ended up spending much more on fruit and veg that weren’t the freshest.

In a nutshell, shopping online can be more convenient and cost-efficient, but it depends
on what you buy!