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The exam consists of: Core Test (Grammar and Vocabulary),
Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
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CONTENTS
Unit 1 Key Words & Vocabulary Practice Pages 4-5
Wordsin Context, Reading & Grammar, Vocabulary, Use of English Pages 6-7
Test 1 APTIS Practice Test: Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Listening, Writing Page 8
Unit 2
Test 2
Key Words & Vocabulary Practice Pages 36-37

Unit 3
Words in Context, Reading & Grammar, Vocabulary, Use of English Pages 38-39
Unit 4
Test 4
Unit 5 Key Words & Vocabulary Practice Pages 68-69
Wordsin Context, Reading & Grammar, Vocabulary, Use of English Pages 70-71
Unit 6
Test 6
Speaking APTIS Speaking Test | (Four parts — 12 minutes) Page 100

Test 1
Speaking APTIS Speaking Test 2 (Four parts — 12 minutes) Page 102
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
Test 5
Test 6
rotation (n) cargo (n) merge (v)
fleet (n)
The movementor sth Things carried in a ship, Join or mix together to
A number ofships, vehicles become one.
round in a completecircle. plane etc. The plane can
etc travelling together. The two smaller businesses
The earth movesin a daily only carry a certain amount
A fleet of lorries travel to merged to become one
of cargo sothatit is not
and from thecity all day. rotation.
bigger company.
too heavy.
nutrient (n) organism (n) refer (to) (v)

current (n)
Any small living thing. Talk about or mention
The movement of air or Anything that animals or
River wateris full of small something. When you
water. The swimmer found plants needin order tolive
organismsthat you can’t mentionedthelocal
it difficult to swim against and grow. You shouldn’t let woman who wonthe
even see.
the strong current in the yourchildren eat so many lottery, were you referring
river. cakes as there are very to our neighbour?
few nutrients in them.
result in (phr v) accumulate (v)

compass(n) flotsam (n) Come together in one
Things that are found in Cause something to
Something you hold and it happen. place; gather. The local
the sea or on the beach
tells you which direction The argument that kids tend to accumulate in
such as pieces of wood.
you are walking. Weused she had with her boss the park on a Sunday
The beach wascoveredin
a compass to help us keep resulted in her losing afternoon as thereis
flotsam after the big storm.
walking south towards the herjob. nowhereelse for them to
coast when we went for a
go.
walk in the woods.
Vocabulary Practice
and B.
Practise using the words on these two pages by doing Exercises A
A. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

4. We were lost in the woods so we used a(N) ......eeee to find our way outof there.
A rotation B compass C organism D current
2. Ifa businessisn’t ......... ie , it can’t survive for long.

A profitable B stationary C pointless D clockwise
3. You need to... changeyour lifestyle, or you will be seriously ill.

A subsequently B relatively C overboard D drastically
4 Aw. of lorries took the food and water to the hungry survivors.
A nutrient B flotsam C fleet D cargo
ar
Ly iferest-o Malad Sy
biodegrade (v) stationary (adj) relatively (adv) drastically (adv)

Naturally break down into Not moving. Quite, fairly. In an extreme way.
very small pieces. Food that It will take me forever to | don’t know many people Mylife changeddrastically
has been thrown away get to work because |am yet because | am relatively when| went tolive in
doesn’t harm the environ- stuck in a completely new tothis area. | only Africa.
ment asit biodegrades stationary traffic jam. movedhere 2 months ago.
but plastic doesn’t and this
is a big problem.
wash up (phr v) profitable (adj) subsequently (adv) from time to time (exp)
Be left on the beach by Making more moneythan As a result. Sometimes but not
the sea. After a storm all has been spent. | spent lots of money on regularly.
sorts of interesting things This is such a profitable holiday, subsequently | Wego out for a meal from
washup on beaches. business that the boss has can’t afford to go outthis time to time but not very
bought himself a new car. weekend. often.
PSL wee.
BY
- \
clockwise (adj) pointless (adj) overboard (adv) in question (exp)

Moving in the direction Having no meaning, Off the top or side of a Used to talk about a
that the hands of a clock reason or worth. ship and into the water. person or thing that is
move from 1 to 12. It’s pointless trying to get The boat had to stop being discussed.
The cars raced ina Dave to change his mind quickly when someone On the night in question
clockwise direction because | know he won't. fell overboard. ! was working all evening.
aroundthe race track.
B. Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the words in the box below.
There are two words that you do not need to use.
from time to time result in refer merge in question accumulate biodegrade wash up
| have so many shoes over the yearsthat | really need to get rid of some.
eS Soe
The man has been reported tothe police.

Metal and glass do not
| like walking along the beach in the morning to see what has been by the sea.
| talk to John on Skype but not very often.
The political problems between the two countries a terrible war.
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Wordsin Context & Reading Comprehension

A. The people below all want to read an interesting article. Read the descriptions of eight articles.
Decide which article would be most suitable for the people below. For each question, choose the correct answer.
Alice is interested in healthy food and keeping fit. She also enjoys cooking and using fresh
ingredients. She doesn’t need to lose weight but she would like to increase her general
fitness. She’s not interested in going to the gym and taking lots of exercise.
Benjamin is looking for ways to make his business more profitable. He has accumulated a
lot of stock but he isn’t selling it fast enough. From timeto timehe sells something but he
doesn’t know how to get more customers.
Carol likes being outin the fresh air and going on adventures. She is always up for a new
challenge and likes to travel to places that she’s never been to before.
David and his wife live in England and would like to go on a cruise but have never been on one
before and aren’t sure how to choose theright one for them. They don’t wanttofly to get to
the ship as David is scared offlying.
Sienna is very interested in the environmentand particularly in marine life and how the oceans
are being polluted. She loves walking along beachesto exploreall the flotsam that has been
washedup and looking for treasures in the sand.
. Getting a promotion at work Perfect holidays

This article will give you valuable advice on how to These days there are so many places where one can go
impress your colleagues and your boss and move up on holiday but it’s pointless going somewherethatisn’t
in the world of work.It explains in relatively simple going to be right for you. Read on to discover how to
language what you need to doto stand out from the makethe correct destination choices for you and your
crowdin the workplace. family. This article refers to amazing placesall over the
world.
. Exercise notextra fries!
Howcan yougetfit with just 30 minutesof exercise a F. Asailor’slife for me!
day? This article will tell you how, by doing high-intensity The writer of this fascinating article has been enjoying
workouts thatwill drastically reduce your weight within cruises for manyyears. In this article he concentrates on
a month. This new programme in questionwill not only the marvellous ships that leave from the UK and travel
result in rapid weight loss but will subsequently make around the Mediterranean and the seas north of Scotland.
your heart and lungs stronger, too. He tells funny stories oflife on board and also one or
two worrying ones about people falling overboard!
. Saving the oceans
There is no doubt that our seas and oceansare in danger. G. You are what you eat!
Living organismsin the sea are being harmed by objects This is an interesting look into how the food that we eat
such asplastic bags and bottles that do not biodegrade. affects us both physically and mentally. Learn about
Cargo from fleets of ships often falls into the water and different food groups and the good and bad aspects that |)
there it stays for years and years. Read on tofind out theyinvolve. Discover which foods contain the most |
what is being done to tackle this serious problem. nutrients and which are almostentirely harmful.
. Working together . Orienteering
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Do you own a small business? Is your current turnover Do you love being out and about and away from the
not good enough to keep your bank account healthy? hustle and bustle of everyday life? Then orienteering
Even worse,are your sales completely stationary with might be just the thing for you. It involves being taken
no movement atall? If the answer is yes to these to a place in the middle of nowhere with just a compass
questions, then you should think about merging with and basic survival equipment. From there you have to
another business that compliments your own. Read on find your way to an agreed meeting point. Not an
for useful tips about how you could do this. activity for the faint-hearted.
SSE SESS SISSIES
B. Sayif the statementsare true (T) or false (F).

Alice is worried that she is overweight.
a
T/F
Benjamin wantsto sell his business.
yawn
T/F
Carol likes to experience new things. T/F
David is looking for a new type ofholiday. T/F
Sienna is concerned aboutthe natural world. T/F
it preparation Unit
Grammar, Vocabulary, Use of English

C. For questions 1-4, read the text below and decide which answer(A, B, C or D)best fits each gap.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
(0) A. rotation B. fleet C. flotsam D. nutrient
A frightening trip out to sea

As far back as | can remember,| loved playing with my (0)fleet of toy sailing ships so it’s no surprise | had been looking
forward to myfirst sailing lesson with my uncle. He owneda yacht that was(1) ............. new so he was still quite
proud ofit. However, myfirst experience(2) ..........+ in me never wanting to sail again. To cut a long story short, a
storm appeared out of nowhere and ripped our sail into twopieces. The strong (3)... carried the yacht onto
the rocks. Luckily the yacht got stuck between twobig rocks and so finally stopped moving and became (4)
Wewaited there for nearly two hoursuntil the lifeguards came and savedus. | was terrified.
1. A. relatively B. drastically C. subsequently D. pointlessly
2. A.merged B. referred C. resulted D. accumulated
3. A. organism B. cargo C. compass D. current
4. A. profitable B. stationary C. clockwise D. biodegradable
D. For questions 1-4, read the text below and think of the wordthatbest fits each gap. Use only one wordin each gap.
Childhood memories
My great uncle used (0)to_ live by the sea and my brother and | would visit him from time to (1)... :
Weparticularly enjoyed walking along the beachin the early morning to see what the morning tide had washed
(2) reece on the sand. One morning we found something quite exciting. On the morning (3) .......:sssee
question, we had gone to the beach extra early as there had been big storm the night before. When we got
to the beach, we couldn’t believe our eyes. There was a ship a little way out to sea that had been shipwrecked
on the rocks. This had (4) in bits of cargo landing all along the beach. It was the mostexciting
day of our holiday.
E. For questions 1-4, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaningto the first sentence, using the
t word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between twoand five words, including the word given.
Here is an example (0):
Example (0) Simon has the talent to become a professional footballer. THAT
Simonis so talented that he could become a professional footballer.
1. The swimmer managed to swim against the strong current. IN

THE SWIMMER ssecsisnr reer enseiimienscnsomeiess against the strong current.
2. Scientists say that there aren’t any nutrients in fast food. TO

- Fast food is . nutrients.
3. ‘Why don’t we use a compass to navigate ourselves?’ he said. USING
He ccciun annie to navigate ourselves.
4. | don’t approve of your accumulatingall these useless items. RATHER
| sisters mmnsonmancnnncamumsevnareesoere accumulateall these useless items.

Grammar
(25 questions — 12 minutes)
Write your answers (A-C) to questions 1-25 on your answerpaper.

Donot write on this question paper. The answerto question 0 is given as an example on your answer paper (A).
0. How old___ your sister? EXAMPLE 07. John will send an email to his friend in Germany ____
he gets home this evening.
B. were A. as soon as
C, has B. until
C. as long
01. A: How long have you had that bike?

B: | boughtit ...... é 08. Don’t worry; ____ happens wewill go on holiday
A. before three years this weekend.
B. three years ago A. however
C. since three years B. whichever
C. whatever
02. We can see one film tonight and__ next weekend.

A, one another 09. Anna and Jane ___ in the garden all day.
B. another one A. have been working
C. other one B. has been working
C. had been worked
03. He_ afree ticket for the cinema because

he won the competition. 10. Hurry up! Andrewis waiting for us__ the gate.
A. was given A. at
B. has given B.in
C. didn’t give C.on
04. Myfriend’s mother is coming to pick ___ 11, He told them ___ the dog because he would bite them.
to take me to the party. A. do not touch
A.me out B. to don’t touch
B. me up C. not to touch
C.onme
12. He ___a lot of water every day but now he doesn’t.

05. If my brother had enough money, he ___ around A. was used to drink
Europe before he wentto university. B. used to drink
A. would havetravelled C. was drinking
B. travelled
C. had travelled
13. You ____ go and seethe cathedral; every tourist does.
A. need
06. | couldn’t eat my supper because there B. should
was too ____ salt on it. C. would
A. much
B. few
Cc. many |
a
Grammar & Vocabulary
14. Andrew ___ cycle to workif he had a bicycle. 20. Most people remember the day ____ they wentto school
A. used to for the first time.
B. can A.which was when
Cc. would B.on which
C. that was when
15. You can have your car cleaned __ you go.

shopping. 21; What time ____ your friends tonight?
A.while A. have you seen
B.then B. are you seeing
Cc. during C. you are seeing
16. A: How do wegetto the cinema? 22. When you ___ the kitchen, can you help me with the
B: We can ___ walk or take a taxi. bathroom?
A.either A. finish cleaning
B. neither B. finish to clean
C. both C. are finishing to clean
17. ___ apples don’t look very fresh to me. 23. A: I’ve just seen Paul at the market.
A.Them B: You ___ have seen him. He’s awayfor the weekend.
B. They A.can’t
C. Those B. shouldn’t
C. mustn’t
18. At 10:30 am, the plane took ____ from the

airport. 24. | got blamed ___ the window this morning.
A.out A. for breaking
B. off B. to break
C.on C. with breaking
JE James is having a concert tonight at the local 25: | need to buy the new book for my course to look
theatre,? for ___ information.
A. doesn’t he A.an
B. isn’t he B. many
C. hasn’t he C.-
ammar & Vocabula ———-
Vocabulary
You needto write all answers on your answerpaper. Do not write on this question paper.
01. Write the letter (A-J) of the word that is most similar in meaning to a word on the left (1-5). Use each word once only.
Write your answers (A-J) on your answer paper. You will not need five of the words (A-J). The answer to question is
given on your answer paper as an example (K).
A. depart
0. enjoy Kk
B. arrive
C. return
1. ask
D. select
2. suggest E. give
F. require
3. leave G. benefit
H. assist
4. help |. arrange
J. recommend
5. choose K. fancy
02. Finish each sentence (6-10) using a wordfrom the list (A-J). Use each word onceonly.
Write your answers(A-J) on your answer paper. You will not needfive of the words (A-J).
A. nurse
6. A person who creates new productsis called a(n) __. B. babysitter
C. inventor
7. Avery funny story that makes you laugh is a(n) __.
D. package
E. picnic
8. The person who looks after you in a hospital is a(n)__.
F. production
9. When you take foodto the park,it’s a(n) _. G. joke
H. queue
10. The design a company usesonits productsis a(n) is |. rubbish
J. logo
03. Finish each sentence (11-15) using a word from thelist (A-J). Use each word onceonly.
Write your answers (A-J) on your answer paper. You will not need five of the words (A-J).
A. chance
11. If you buy a ticket, you can win a lot of money. B. fountain
C. part
12. People like to sit around the in the park, especially
D. portion
on summer days.
E. lottery
13. Cheeseis a(n) you need to makepizzas. F. staff
G. species
14. | was really hungry so | ordered a large of chips. H. stream
|. ingredient
15. He is a(n) of an environmental group. J. member
(econ
TEV it leew Loree elas
04, Finish each sentence (16-20) using a word from the list (A-J). Use each word once only. Write your answers(A-J) on
your answer paper. You will not need five of the words (A-J).
Fat rear reHEICEN A. artificial

16. John has a(n) brother, they're identical. B. twin
17. Bad weather has caused traffic delays in the area. & TEABIESSIVE:
D. massive
18. Jane won't eat meat as she enjoys only meals. E. frightening
F. spicy
19. Young kids enjoy watching series with their favourite cartoon heroes. G. animated
H. beef
20. When | eat food, | need to drink a lot of water. |. vegetarian
J. similar
0S. Write the letter of the word on the right (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the left (21-25). Use each word
once only. Write your answers (A-J) on your answer paper. You will not need five of the words (A-J).
A. escape
al. tak = B. agency
22. money C. subject
~~ D. entrance
23.detective E. management
F. landing
24,admission ___ G. guest
H. fee
25.emergency _ |. process
J. policy
meF(a)
Reading
01. Choose one word(A, B or C) for each space and write the letter on the answer paper.
The first one (0) is done for you as an example with the answer A marked on your answer paper.
0. B. teachers C. classmates
1. A. last B. first C. second
2. A. titled B. named C. called
3. A. travelling B. going C. coming
4. A. nice B. shy C. strong
5. A. word B. note C. postcard
Dear Peter,
My school has organised an exchange programme with (0)......... from a school in France.
The French students are comingto stay with us (1) ......... and then wewill go to France next month.
The exchangestudentstaying with us is (2)......... Andre and he is 16 years old.
He is going to stay with us for one week and weare(3) ......... to take him to London fora day trip.
| hope he is (4)......... and friendly because | am excited about making a newfriend.
When | am in France,| will send a (5) ......... to you.
Best wishes,
John
sentences (B-G) below to make a story. Write your answers on the answer paper (Questions 6-11).
02. Order the
The first sentence ofthe story (A) is given for you on the answer paper as an example.
Biscuits
Example: A. When you buy a packetof biscuits, do you ever wonder howit got
to the supermarket?
B. These uncooked shapes are then carried through a huge oven, where
they are baked.
C. When theyarrive at the supermarket, the boxes are opened and the
supermarket staff put the packets of biscuits onto the shelves.
D. It all begins in the factory, where the workers mix the ingredients in
a huge bowl.
E. Once biscuits are cooked, they are putinto plastic packaging and then
into boxes.
F. This mixture is then put into a huge machine which puts the mixture
into biscuit shapes.
G. They are now ready to be sent to supermarkets around the country,

which is done by fleet oflorries.
03. Read the text and complete each gap with a wordfrom the list at the bottom ofthe page.
Read the text and answer questions 12-18.
Example (0): H - established

April Fool’s A - organised
The celebration of April Fool’s Day on 15 April was (0)... .. about four hundred years B - issue
ago in Europe. Before then, NewYear’s Day was (12) .... ..on the 15t April but then the C - intricate
Gregorian calendar was (13) and the 15t January became the first day of the year. D - attend
The (14) was that not many people were awareofthis change and still considered E - current
the 15t April to be the first day of the new year. These people were(15) wanes to as fools; F - referred
that is another wayof saying they weresilly people. Since about that time people have G - introduced
enjoyed playing tricks and jokes on each other. One of the most (16) . .. hoaxesofall H - established
time was the one performed on the evening of April 1, 1957, when thousands ofBritons | - celebrated
tuned in to watch Panorama- one of BBC’s top, (17) . .. events broadcasts - only to
J - benefit
footage of a happy Swiss family harvesting their spaghetti trees.
K - witness
42. 73: 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
APTIS for Teens | This task is presentedin the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018).
03. Four people wereinterviewed for Teens Today magazine aboutcelebrating special occasions.
Read the texts and then decide which person expresses eachof the opinions below.
Special Occasions
Lynn (female, age 16) Maisie (female, age 15)

There’s nothing | enjoy more than celebrating special occa- For me, birthdays are a time when you can hang out with
sions with close friends. | usually have a small gathering at people you haven’t seen in a long time. My parents aren’t
my houseand,if I’m in the mood, | cook most of the food too keen on my having parties at home, but they make an
myself, or at least | can prepare some snacks. Sometimes my exception on mybirthday. Weusually havea really big party
friends bring food, too. Otherwise, we just get a takeaway and everyone dressesin their best clothes. | look forward to
and watch a DVD or Netflix. it every year.
Mark (male, age 13) Jake (male, age 12)

I'm a great football fan, so one year my mum surprised me I’m quite happy with my own company,really. So | tend to
by baking a cake on my birthday in the shape ofa football. spend my free time reading a goodbook, or watchinga film.
My friends even dressed up as football players! This year, When thereis a special occasion in my family,| try to avoid
however, my dad has bought me a season ticket for my local joining in but usually my parents make me. Weoften argue
football stadium. So that’s where |’ll be celebrating this year aboutit. Everyone says | am unsociable and | suppose | am a
and maybe I'll even have a party afterwards, too! bit, but | still have a few close friends who | chat with on
social media.
Who:
12, prefers to be alone and notgo out with friends?
13. can only havelots offriends round once a year?
14. likes informal celebrations?
15. quite enjoysto self cater?
16. renews old friendships on their birthday?
17. once had a themed birthday party?
18. doesn’t get on with their parents sometimes?
ae
04. Read the text below. Match the headings A-H to the paragraphs 19-25. Write your answers (A-H) on the answer paper.
There is one more heading than you need. The answer to paragraph 0 is given on the answer paper as an example (|).
The Pacific Gyre

ed
0. The Pacific Ocean in the top part of the Northern Hemisphere contains a series of ocean currents which all
connect together and form a clockwise pattern. This is called the North Pacific Gyre. There are four different
currents which seem to represent each point of the compass. They are the North Pacific Current to the north,
the California Current to the east, the North Equatorial Current to the south and the Kuroshio Current to the
west. This ‘circle’ surrounds approximately ten million square miles of ocean.
19. The first current of this gyre is the North Pacific Current. This current carries warm water slowly from west to
east. It is formed by the force of two other currents: the Kuroshio Current, which comesoff the coast of Japan,
and the Oyashio Current, which comes down from the sub-arctic area and travels in a counter-clockwise direction
along the western part of the North Pacific Ocean. Along the western coast of North America wecan find the
California Current, which flows south, taking cold water to the coast in the south. The North Equatorial Current
is caused by the rotation of the Earth, which makes the flow of water go from east to west.
20. The fourth current in the Pacific Gyre is the Kuroshio Current. This current goes past the east coast of Taiwan
and then goesup, past Japan, where it merges with the North Pacific Current. This current takes warm tropical
water towards the Polar Regions. Kuroshio in English means Black Stream, which this current is often referred
to. It is these warm waters that allow life on the Japanese coral reefs to survive. These coral reefs are the
northern-mostreefs in the world. These warm watersalso allow Japan to have big fishing industry.
21. If you wereto travel to the centre of the North Pacific Gyre, you would be extremely surprised to see that the
water is relatively stationary. The circular rotation of the Gyre forces all waste material to travel inwards towards
the centre. It is for this reason that fishermen avoid the centre as the water doesn’t have enough nutrients for
fish to live on, so fishing there would not be profitable. Sailors avoid this area as well, mainly becauseverylittle
| wind blowsthere,so sailing would be pointless.
22. This rotation in question has also caused a lot of flotsam, such as driftwood, man-made rubbish, cargo lost
from ships to accumulate in the middle. All this rubbish has formeda floating sea of waste. In the past, most
of this rubbish has biodegraded but there are large quantities of plastic. The main problem is that plastic does
not biodegrade. Instead, it photodegrades, which refers to the absorption of photons, like infra-red radiation
ial and ultra-violetlight.
23. Photodegrading causesthe plastic to break into smaller pieces. These small pieces then begin to look like small
th drifting organisms whichjellyfish feed on. In some parts of the gyre there are six times as many plastic particles
rt as there are drifting organisms. The fish also think that this is food and eat these particles. This sadly results in
a lot offish dying.
an
AY 24. Sometimes the currents in the gyre make a small temporary adjustment, which usually sends rubbish outwards
to and then subsequently wash up on beachesaround the gyre. In 1990, a cargo ship got caught in a big storm
while crossing the Pacific. Twenty-one containers fell overboard eventually resulting in the appearance of
80,000 Nike trainers and boots washing up on beachesin British Columbia-Canada, Washington-USA, Oregon-USA
and Hawaii-USA, over a period of three years.
to
n. 25. The National Ocean and Atmospheric Authority of the USA has analysed the movement of the rubbish travelling
id around the gyre and have predicted that a piece of rubbish travelling from Japan will take 3 years to get to the
ie western coast of USA. Curtis Ebbesmayer noticed that the currents can changedrastically from time to time.
7 He concludedthatif two bath toys are throwninto the middle ofthe Pacific Ocean at the same time, one might
in wash up in Hawaii and the other one could end up in an Arctic floating island of ice in the North.
Headings 19
A. Sustaining life in the coral reef
B. A threat to the food chain 20. _
C. Water contamination 21.
D. Drifting ashore
E. Unpredictable patterns of movement fe
F. Moving around in circle 23.
G. A change for the better 24,
H. Inhospitable environmentfor fish a8
I. Introduction (Example) —
Listening
Listening
(25 questions)
each recording twice.
hear 25 short recordings. You will hear
This is the Aptis Listening Test. You will end of the test to copy
You will have five minutes at the
Write your answers on the question paper. to an example.
your answers onto the answersheet. Before the test begins, listen
. What colour 07. Listen to the radio advertisement.

0. John has left his coat at a friend’s house
How often do the cruise shipssail to Greece?
is his coat? John’s coat is
2. green The cruise ships sail to Greece every
1. black 2. month
4. red 1. day
3. two weeks 4. week
special offer on
01. Your friend calls to tell you about a
shoes? 08. You are asking where you can park in town.
shoes. How much is the discounted pair of
Where is the cheapestplace to park?
The discounted pair of shoes costs
2. £50 The cheapest place to parkis
1. £40
4, £30 1. at the back of the theatre
3. £80
2. next to the shopping centre
3. at the train station
se. How far 4. next to the supermarket
02. Listen to the man talking about exerci
did he run this morning? He ran
1. 6 miles 2.5 miles s
4.1 mile 09. Listen to the shop announcement about the shop’
3. 4 miles
closing time. Whattime is the shop closing?
The shop is closing at
1. 5:00 pm 2.5.30 pm
friend.
03. Listen to a woman leave a messagefor her 4. 6:00 pm
3. 6:30 pm
Where does she want to go on Saturday night?
She wantsto go to the
1. theatre 2. shopping centre er?
4. restaurant 10. Listen to the message. Whatis Jim’s telephone numb
3. cinema
Jim’s telephone number is
1. 0544 58454 2. 0544 45584
3. 0544 48554 4. 0544 84545
.
04. You are given directions to the post office
Where do you haveto turn left?
Turn left at the
2. traffic lights 11. Listen to two friends in a coffee shop. Whatis the
1. butcher’s
4. bus station woman’s friend going to drink?
3. supermarket
Her friend is going to have a
1. fruit juice 2. latte
3. hot chocolate 4. pot of tea
ed
05. Listen to a lady talking about getting stopp
for?
by the police. What was she given a ticket
She wasgiven a ticket for
iz; Listen to twofriends visiting a museum. What does
1. not having a driving licence
the woman wantto see without her friend?
2. driving through a redlight
She wantsto see the
3. stopping at the wrongplace 2. old clothes
1. factory engines
4. driving over the speed limit 4. paintings
3. old cars
to reserve a table.
06. You hear a man calling a restaurant is
be? 13. Listen to a man buying a birthday present. How much
Where does the customer want the table to
to be the DVD? The DVD costs
The customer prefers the table 2. £11.50
2. next to the window 1. £10.50
1. close to the kitchen 4, £13.50
4. by the door 3. £12.50
3. upstairs
a
BEX-yaliase
44. Listen to a woman wanting tolearn to ride a horse. 20. John leaves his friend a message. What does he want to
When wasthe last time the woman rode a horse? do? John wants to
1. three years ago 2. last week 1. plant some flowers 2. cut the grass
3. two years ago 4. this week 3. trim the bushes 4. plant some grass seed
oi: Listen to two friends talking about getting an ice-cream.

45. Listen to a man talking about the park.
What happens oncea year in the park? What didn’t the ice-cream van havethe last time?
1. a running race 2. a horse show 1. chocolate ice-cream 2. orange ice lollies
3. a music festival 4. a walk 3. strawberry ice-cream 4. lemon icelollies
16. Listen to a TV cook at the beginning of her TV show. 22. Listen to a man calling his boss.
Whatwill she talk about towards the end of the Whatwas the problem with the trains?
show? 1. There weren’t any available.
1. biscuits 2. grilled chicken 2. There was a hugetraffic jam.
3. jams 4. a strawberry cake 3. They were really crowded.
4. The electricity stopped.
17. Twofriends are talking about taking photosof birds.

Whatwill the woman do? She will . 23. Listen to a man speaking to a bank clerk. How does he
1. use her powerful lens want his money? He wants
2. probably get some photos from her friend 1. 4 ten-pound notes and 3 twenty-pound notes
3. take photosof the birds from far away 2. 5 twenty-pound notes
4, help the man take good photos 3. 4 twenty-pound notes and 2 ten-pound notes
4. 2 twenty-pound notes and 6 ten-pound notes
18. Listen to a woman who wants to buy a smartphone.

Whatwas the problem with the woman’s old phone? 24. Listen to two friends talking about their plans for Friday
The phone night. Why doesn’t Michelle want to go to the cinema?
ber? 1. was too small 1. She doesn’t like the company.
2. didn’t have a good camera 2. She has arranged to go tonight.
3. didn’t have room to store music 3. She would rather go to a restaurant.
4. was an older model 4. She has already seen the film.
19. Listen to two friends about to go on tour ofthe city. 25. Listen to a couple talking about a broken window.
Howwill they travel around the city? What was the man doing when the windowgot
Theywill around the city. smashed? He was
1. go bytrain 2. walk 1. playing football 2. upstairs
3. go by bus 4. cycle 3. on the phone 4. watching TV
APTIS for Teens In the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018), we read
thatin the listening test there are 22 questions, with three multiple-choice answers for each
question while the Final Task is different and contains two questionsfor one listening text.
Final Task
Listen to a teenager talking to his mother before going on a school camping trip.
SAE
3
Whattwopieces of advice does she give?
his
Whatis her first piece of advice? What is her second piece of advice? av
1. not to do too many activities 1. to get enoughsleep fete
2. to choose friendscarefully 2. not to eat too much
3. to be adventurous 3. to phone home regularly
emTatty
Writing
(Four parts — 50 minutes)
01. You are in a travel club. You have 5 messages from a member ofthe club.
Write short answers (1-5 words) to each message.
What do you do?
Whatdid you do last weekend?
What’s your favourite place?
What’s the weatherlike today?
What music do you like?
02. You are a new member of the travel club. Fill in the form.
Write sentences.
Use 20-30 words. You have seven minutesto do this.
Globe Travel Club

Please write about any travelling you have done over the last year or two.
03. You are a member ofa travel club. You are talking to some membersin the travel club chat room.
Talk to them using sentences.
Use 30-40 words per answer. You have ten minutesto do this.
Andrew: Hello! Welcome to our travel club. Can you remember the first time you travelled somewhere?
Did you like it?
John: Great to have a new member! Whatplaces do you normally like to travel to?
Sharon: Where would you really like to travel in the future?

04. You are a member ofa travel club. You received this e-mail from the club.
Dear member,
We were hoping to organise sometrips to other cities very soon. We would like to ask members to come to
a meeting on Saturday so we can organise these trips and decide whereall of you would like to travel to.
If we have enough people,we can hire our own bus and all travel together. If you are interested in going
ona trip, please let the club secretary know as soon aspossible.
Write an e-mail to your friend. Write about your feelings and what you are planning to do.
Write about 50 words. You have ten minutesto do this.
Write an e-mail to the secretary of the club, Write about your feelings and what you would like to do.
Write 120-150 words. You have 20 minutesto do this.
APTIS for Teens | This task is presented in the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018). |
04. We are running a writing competition on our website. The themethis monthis ‘going on holiday abroad’.
Write your essay in responseto this statement.
Having a holiday abroadis a better experience than travelling within your own country.
Remember to include an introduction and conclusion.

Write your competition entry below in 200-250 words.
Hrayarason Unk y
(n) sruption (n) recruit (v)

A police officer. When normal activity is Get someone tojoin a club,
he constable s e stopped. Th ner organisation, workfor a
a companyetc. A j-
ne. C
: (n) -oncentration (n)

Material, something used An amountof something restri t (v) Move amongother
to makeclothes. that is found in something stop sth from moving, or People
e else. There is hi developing properly. /
(n)
Something that prevents e (n) :
something else from The state of something or commit(v)
moving or continuing.
he
someone being ina place. Do somethingillegal.
Choose the correct answerA, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
The wees security officer followed the thief around the shop without being noticed.
A hi-vis B plain-clothed C heavy D antisocial
It will be nice to buy a new housein this beautiful .............. area.

A residential B violent C commercial D military
The fallen tree has caused a(n) uo... acrossthe road.

A concentration B constable C fabric D obstruction
Having two young children .............. what| can do in the evenings.

A recruits B bans C restricts D mixes
FX),
have one’s shareof (exp) commercial (adj)

= violent (adj)
ha ear
mmPy
hi-vis (adj) (high visibility)
Related to buying and Something that can easily
Experience something. Aggressive, angry, hurting
selling things. be seen especially in the
t) poor John has hadhis people.
The new product has been dark because it is a very
share of bad luck this It took two police officers
year. a commercial success. to control the violent man. bright colour. When you
ride a bicycle in the dark,
you should always wear a
hi-vis jacket so that you
can easily be seen.
¥ a ve
retail (n) antisocial (adj)

Also, as well as. The activity ofselling things Acting in a way thatis
The hotel wasn’t very to the public especially in harmful to people or
nice and on top of that shops. You need to be
plain-clothed (adj)
society. The local people
it rained all week. Not wearing a uniform.
friendly if you work in here are unhappy about
No one knewit but there
retail so that people want the amount of antisocial were a lot of plain-clothed
to buy things from you. behaviourin this area. police in the crowd.
residential (adj) military (adj) heavy (adj) practically (adv)

Where people live. For the army, navy or air Large in number or Almost,virtually.
This is a residential area so force. He chose a military amount. | was late for Practically the whole town
career becausehis father work because of the heavy came out to see The Queen
) offices here. wasan officer in the army. traffic on the roads. drive throughin her car.
B. Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the words/phrases in the box below.
There are two words/phrases that you do not needto use.
retail practically disruption have one’s share of commit presence ontopofthat form
| broke my favourite cup and the coffee wentall over my book.

ee eS
| like working in because | get discounts on lots of clothes.

George lives at our house as he comes round every day.
| can’t believe that someone so young would such serious crime.
We are hoping to a youth club soon so that young people have somewhereto go.
The heavy snow has caused all over the country.
=o
Succeed in APTIS
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ea
Words in Context & Reading Comprehension

A. For each question (1-6), choose the correct answer.
A man of many jobs

by Peter Andrews
I’ve had myshareofjobs in my life. At the young ageofsix- If | hadn’t joined the navy, | think | would have ended up ina
teen | was going through an antisocial stage in my life. | was really bad place. It was more fun than | imagined and | made
causing disruption wherever | went and then | was even silly good friends. However, when | had toleave, | was quite happy.
enough to commit a crime. | was never violent and | didn’t to leave and change mylifestyle again. | felt that | had achieved
get into fights but | did get caught stealing a hi-vis jacket from what| needed to achieve at that point in mylife.
a shop. Unfortunately, a plain-clothed security guard saw me
and he chased me. As | ran out of the shop local constable So, | stayed in the navyfor twelve years but suffered an injury,
caught me and arrested me. in an accident on ship. After that, | had to leave the military
and once again | needed to get a job. | bought a small house
That was a turning point in my life. | was lucky as although the in an attractive residential area whereall the houses were ne!
shop banned me,| didn’t haveto go to court or even paya fine | didn’t want to be restricted in an office all day so | managed
so | didn’t get a criminal record. | knew that | needed to make to get a job as an estate agent selling the remaining housesin
some changes and | wantedto start earning money. | hadn’t my area that werestill for sale. | loved making people happy
passed any exams so the only jobs | could apply for were in by helping them buy a new home.
retail or in catering but | didn’t fancy either of those. Then a
friend told methat they wererecruiting for the navy. It was as On the whole, | am grateful that my life turned out as well as
though a light had been turned on in my mind. | thought that it has. It just goes to show whata verypositive attitude, as
a military career would be very interesting even though | had well as a chancein life can do for a person. | feel I’m one of the
never pictured myself wearing a uniform and, on top ofthat, lucky ones.
it would give me the opportunityto travel.
= = ae
1. How doesPeter describe himself as a sixteen year old?

A. ambitious B. a trouble maker
C. a good student D. hardworking
2. Whatattracted Peter to joining the navy?

A. wearing a uniform B. leaving home
C. seeing new places D. . previous experience
3. How doesPeter feel about the navy now?

A. It wasn’t as good as he’d hoped. B. He wishes he was still a sailor.
C. He thinks everyone should join the navy. D . It saved him from a negativelife.
4. What did Peter achieve as an estate agent?

A. job satisfaction B. a very big house
C. a lot of money . working in a nice office
5. Which of the following would Peter morelikely say?
BS The Royal Navy is now recruiting hundreds more B. Sometimes a bad start can lead to morepositive thingy
sailors. Young people who are fit and enthusiastic in life. One bad experience does not necessarily mean
should consider this amazing career. that the rest of your life is ruined.
c. 5 ; D. ; ; -
Workingas an estate agentisn’t for everyone but there Buying your first home is the best feeling ever. Unfor-
is nothing better than helping people to buy a new tunately, many people do not get the opportunity to
home. Whynot consider a new career selling houses? do it though, and haveto rent a place their entirelife.
B. Say if the statements are true (T) orfalse (F).

Peter used to work hard as a teenager. T/F
oe sie
Peter didn’t do well at school. T/F

Peter joined the navy with his best friend. T/F
Peter didn’t wantto leave the navy. T/F
Peter lives a normal life now. T/E
preparation Unit

Cc. For questions 1-4, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
(0) A. mixed B. heavy C. banned D. violent
A nightof trouble in the city
Asif the (0) heavy traffic was not enoughtrouble, last night saw more (1) ......... in the city centre. The problems
started in the (2)........... heart of the city where demonstrators broke shop windowsand stole thousands of pounds’
worth of goods. Despite a heavypolice(3) .. .., a great deal of damage was done as the crowds were out of
control. Access to the city centreis still (4) .. .. this morning as the local authorities and shop ownerstry to clear
up the terrible mess.
1. A. concentration B. retail C. obstruction D. disruption
2.[ commercial B. military C. hi-vis D. residential
3. A. constable B. fabric D. ban
4. A. committed B. restricted C. formed D. recruited
D. For questions 1-4, read the text below andthink of the word that bestfits each gap. Use only one wordin each gap.
Flooding in Australia
(0) Over the last two months, northern Australia has had more than its fair (1) ....ccsseseseseereereeesees of bad weather.
Manyareas have suffered huge storms which have led to serious flooding. People have been forced to leave their
homesas the water has risen to dangerously high levels. Sadly this has resulted in many people (2) . ;
crimes such as stealing things from abandoned homes. ON (3) ...sscsseesrseeseserersees of that, another more unexpected
problem has arisen. There has been a very high concentration (4)... hungry crocodiles in residential
areas which areterrifying those residents that have remained in their homes. It is not a good time to beliving in
northern Australia.
E. For questions 1-4, complete the second sentence sothatit has a similar meaning tothe first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Hereis an
example (0).
hings Simonis so talented that he could becomea professional footballer.
lean
1. Smoking has been bannedin all public places. NOT
NOU ..ssssarerenencontarensnsenensnenceneetenerensenensesnnensatoacibieeiieand in any public place.

for-
to 2. We must do something about violent incidents, otherwise theywill escalate. DEAL
life.
VIOlEHE CIAEHtS WII ESCAlALE sscssassessissesesvsnrconesvescavceevsescceswiveenevenssaseeeesveenTs x
3. Since the traffic was so heavy John was delayed. OF
JOAN viecccccsscssccssscseesseeseccssesecessesseseseecseseaeceeenaeceaeenseeneneaee the heavytraffic.

ae Sat oa
4. Even though the man committed the crime, he was not sent toprison. COMMITTING
The man wasn’t Serit to: PrisON sss sssesoevimeenrinnnnnacnnnaiinnnmuried a
23
Grammar

Do not write on this question paper. The answer to question 0 is given as an example on your answerpaper(A).
0. How does this bag cost? EXAMPLE 07. When | studied French, our teacher made ___ 50 new
words a week.
B. long A. to learn
C. old B. learning
C. us learn
01. What time ____ the train to London leave?

A. is 08. A: | haven’t been able to finish my project.
B. does B:__. Let’s try to do it together.
C. has A. Neither | have
B. Nor have |
C. So have |
02. He likes to eat lots offruit, __—ihhe’s very healthy.
A. but
B. so 09. Weare going to the cinema___ Thursday.
C. if A. at
B. in
Cc. on
03. You ___ to finish cleaning your room today.
A. have
B. must 10. My mum forgot to buy food for the party.__,
C. should wewere able to have some pizzas delivered.
A. However
B. Therefore
04. She ___if you’re going to have a birthday party C, Whatever
on Saturday.
A. said
B. told 11. If you don’tfinish your work in time, you__.
C. asked A. mayfire
B. may befired
C. are firing
0s. She can only speak one language. She English.
A. didn’t use to study
B. hadn’t to study 12. When he ____ his new car, he won’t go to work
C. would not have studied by bus anymore.
A. got
B. gets
06. There are___ than five cats in the garden. Cc. will get
A. fewest
B. more
C. least 13. Please__ you go to the shop and get me a newspaper
A. shall
B. must
C. could
hyon
—————
44, James eat a lot of hamburgers, but now 20. Sarah _____ already arrived when | gotto the airport.
A. had
he eats salads.
B. was
A. used to
C. has
B. had
C. was used to
new
21. Sam doesn’t think her Italian is___ to get. a certificate.
A. not good
45. People weretold to stay intheir homes
the storm. B. good enough
A. during C. so good
B. since
c. until
22. You _____ have brought some drinks. | havelots in the
kitchen.
46. If you had saved more money, you__ need to A. needn’t
borrow money from your parents. B. mustn’t
A. won’t C. can’t
B. wouldn’t have
Cc. wouldn’t
23. The magazine Teens Today ___ published for over
10 years now.
17. | think it is important __ people go to university. A. has been
A. to B. is being
B. that C. was being
C. for
24. ___| you, | would save moneyand buya car.

18. Before you go to bed, please turn off ___ A. Had
television. B. Were
A. the c.Am
B. -
C.a
25. A: Do you think you will pass the test?
B:__, but I’m not 100% sure.
19, Michael to a meeting when his car broke down. A. Probably
A. went B. Probability
B. has gone C. Probable
C. was going
paper?
Vocabulary
paper.
You need to write all answers on your answer paper. Do not write on this question
(1-5). Use each word onceonly.
01. Write the letter (A-J) of the word that is most similar in meaning to a word on the left
the words (A-J). The answer to question 0 is
Write your answers (A-J) on your answer paper. You will not need five of
0. job K A. surprise
B. product
1. company C. happiness
; D. anger
2. anxiety _ E. worker
F. business
3, response s
G. object
4. amazement H. order
|. worry
5. command — J. reaction
K. occupation
02. Finish each sentence (6-10) using a word from the list (A-J). Use each word once only.
(A-J).
Write your answers(A-J) on your answer paper. You will not needfive of the words
. A. afford
. : B. include
6. To make something clear or easy to understand is to
C. enquire
7. To decide that an event will not happen is to —_— ‘ D. cancel
. E. defend
8. To make something better is to F. affect
9. To discover the exact size or amount of something is to ‘ G. improve
H. handle
10. To contain something as a part of somethingelseis to . |. explain
J. measure
left (11-15). Use each word once only.

03. Write the letter of the word on the right (A-J) that matches the definition on the
Write your answers(A-J) on your answer paper. You will not need five of the words (A-J).
A. corrupt
11. Happening in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning. _ B. conscious
C. inconsistent
12. Making you feel satisfied that you have done something important. _ D. prosperous
E. rewarding
_
13. Nottelling the truth thereforelikely to steal, cheat, or lie. F. tolerant
_ G. spontaneous
14. Awake,thinking, and knowing what is happening around you.
H. subtle
|. dishonest
15. Good enough for a particular need or purpose.
J. satisfactory
04. Finish each sentence (16-20) using a word from the list (A-J). Use each word once only. Write your answers (A-J) on
your answer paper. You will not needfive of the words (A-J).
A. anorak
16. You will need your___ becauseit’s going to rain. B. obstruction
C. litter
17. The _____ in the factory is very expensive.
D. caravan
18.1 work inthe sales___—soof the company. E. department
F, administration
19.The___is ready to take the boxes to the customer. G. equipment
H. furnishings
20. Most food packaging ends up as 3 |. windbreak
J. lorry
05. Write the letter of the word on the right (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the left (21-25). Use each word
A. charge
21. brand B. break
C. spotting
22, incoming
D. flaw
23. train E. system
F. tourism
24. immune G. identity
H. emotion
25. delivery |. call
J. advertising
—
Reading
01. Choose one word (A, B or C) for each space and write the letter on the answer paper.
o[foie B. trip . travel
4, A. later B. before . since
A. visiting B. going . driving
A. want B. hope . wish
A. beards B. grass . hair
A. have B. feel . see
Dear Andrew,
I’m in London on (0) seeesonis with my brother and weareherefor five days.
Have you been to London(1) ......... ?
After London weare (2) ......... Scotland to see the mountains.
1 (3) wee I can see the famous cowsthatarein Scotland.
Theyarecalled Highland Cattle and they have very long (4) ........- 3
You mustgo to Scotland and (5) ......... it for yourself.
Best wishes,
Jane
Reading
02. Order the sentences (B-G) below to makea story. Write your answers on the answer paper (Questions 6-11).
Thefirst sentence of the story (A) is given for you on the answer paper as an example.
Planning a holiday
Example: A. First, you need to makesure that you havea valid passport.
B. A day or two beforethe flight, you will be packing your suitcase with
all the clothes you need for your trip.
Once you are at the airport, check-in yourself and your suitcase and
then go through tothe plane.
. If not, you must apply for a new one before booking your holiday.
Then, as you get near the dateyou aretravelling, you have to go

online and print your boarding pass.
On travel day, makesure that you getto theairport with plenty of time
before your flight leaves.
. When your booking is complete, you will need to change some money
into the local currency.
Reading
03. Read the text and complete each gap with a word from the list at the bottom of the page.
Th e Police
i Example (0): K - over
There have been police officers for (0) . 1,500 years in England. The first officers A- capture
were called constables and were (12) ......... for keeping the peace. They were notpaid. B - escape
By 1663, there were paid men looking after London at night but in 1749, a special small C- responsible
police force was formedto (13) ......... criminals. They were called the Bow Street Runners D - emergencies
and only (14) ....... in one part of London. The first modern police force was created in E-able
London in 1829 by Sir Robert Peel. The policemen didn’t have guns but weregiven hard ;
wooden sticks. For ten years they were only in London, but the government eventually F + recruited
madeit (15)........ for the whole country to have police forces. Up until 1903, the police S~ compulsory
could only travel around on foot. That year, the Metropolitan Police (16)........ twocars, H - operated
the first police cars in Britain. Bicycles were introducedsix yearslater. The first British | - risks
policewoman was (17) ....... in 1914. Todaythere are around 150,000 police officers in J - purchased
Britain, responding to (18) ......... and investigating complaints. K - over
12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
PNA elma) | This task is presentedin the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018).|
03. Four people wereinterviewed for Teens Now magazine abouttheir weekend jobs.
Read the texts and then decide which person mentions each ofthe details below.
My Weekend Job
Andrew (male, 15 years old) Fred (male, 18 years old)

Every Saturday and Sunday,| have to get up early because Now | work in a large supermarket putting products on the
| deliver newspapers for my local shop. | have to be at the shelves and moving boxes in the warehouse. | start work at
shop by 7am as| haveto sort out the newspapersin my bag. 9pm on Saturdays and workuntil the early hours of the
1 do mydeliveries on mybicycle in all weathers. When it is morning. | catch the train to work becauseit is much quicker
snowing,| leave my bike at home. The only thing | don’t like than the bus. The main problem is that | have to wait an
are the dogs. hour after work for the first train home.
Jane (female, 17 years old) Mary (female, 16 years old)

On Saturdays | work in one of the coffee shops in town. | My Saturday job is cleaning shops after they close. | arrive
always catch the bus to work because the bus stop is in at work at about 5:30pm. | always catch the 5 o’clock bus
front of the shop. | work from 9am to 4pm. It is always very to work and the last bus back home. | love this job because
busy, and | get tired being on myfeetall day. The best thing | can listen to my iPod/MP3player while | work. Also,if |
about my job is that | can take home anycakesthatareleft finish early, | can go home,and theystill pay me for a com-
over. plete day’s shift.
Who:
12. can take things home from work?
13. works outside even if it’s windy and raining?
14. has to wait at work before going home?
15. works during the day but doesn’t start too early?
16. doesn’t use public transport to get to work?
17. travels home the next day?
18. can use earphones while they work?
‘REE
There is one more heading than you need. The answer to paragraph 0 is given on the answer paper as an example (I).
Oxford Street, London
0. Oxford Street is the busiest shopping street in Europe and has around half a million visitors a day. There are
about 300 shops, including designer shops and departmentstores. Oxford Street forms part of the A40, which
is a major road from London to Fishguard, which is in South Wales, 250 miles away. There are no sign posts
because traffic on this part of the road is usually restricted to taxis and buses. The first department stores in
Britain opened on Oxford Street and they included Selfridges, John Lewis and HMV.
19. Towards the end ofthe 19th century, Oxford Street changed from being a residential area to a commercial area.
The first shops to open up were shoerepair shops and shopsselling different fabrics, such as curtains and carpets.
Furniture shopsalso started to appear. A lot of these shops then became partof the large departmentstores. The
whole street was practically rebuilt and by the 1930s, the street was completely retail. It is still totally commercial
today.
20. During the Second World War, Oxford Street suffered a lot of damage with many buildings having to be completely
rebuilt. During the night and morning of the 17¢ to the 18th September 1940, about 270 military airplanes dropped
bombs onto the West End of London which mostly included Oxford Street. Many buildings were destroyed and
fires damaged many others. They rebuilt a lot of buildings but many of the big department stores remained closed.
By 1960, everything was almost back to normal.
21. Oxford Street is in a very important location for people travelling in and out of London, as well as around London.
There are a lot of major bus routes which use Oxford Street, which is why, during the day only buses and taxis
can useit. There are also four underground train stations which servefive different underground lines. About 100
million passengers a year use all four stations. Oxford Circus is the busiest station since it is halfway along Oxford
Street. A new high-speedrail link is being built across London from East to West and twostations on Oxford Street
will have accesstothis line.
3).| 22. Oxford Street is a very busy road with about 175,000 people getting on and off buses every day. The road is
alwaysfull of buses and taxis, which can makecrossing the street very difficult. Between 2009 and 2012 there
were over 70 accidentsinvolving traffic and people trying to cross the road. There have been some plans to
reducethe traffic along Oxford Street, one of which is banning private vehicles between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm
every day except Sundays. This ban was introduced in June 1972 and was a success. The main problem is that
= there are many more busesand taxis today than there were in 1972.
23. From 2005 to 2012, Oxford Street was completely closed toall traffic for one day a year, the Saturday before
Christmas. Theycalled this day “VIP Day” (Very Important Pedestrians). In 2006, the Mayor of London suggested
‘6 that Oxford Street be permanently closedtoall traffic, but the next Mayor said that this would cause too much
at | disruption around the centre of London. Local business owners were not happywith these plans.
ie 24. Even though private vehicles are banned during the day, a report from King’s College, in London, showed that
er Oxford Street has the world’s highest concentration of nitrogen dioxide. Nitrogen dioxide is a gas coming from
ain vehicles which can be very bad for your health. The average contentofthis gas in the air was 135 micrograms
per cubic metre. This figure included night traffic when there were fewer vehicles. At very busy times during
the day, levels went up to 463 micrograms.
25. With the number of people visiting Oxford Street every day,it’s no surprise that it has its share of criminals
ve committing crimes. In 2005, the Metropolitan Police reported that Oxford Street is the most dangerous streetin
us Central London. It was also reported that Oxford Street was the shopping destination most surrounded by crime
se in Britain. In 2011, there were 660 vehicle crimes, 920 cases where items were stolen from people, 2,600 violent
fl crimes and 5,000 reports of antisocial behaviour. The street always has a very heavy police presence with many
n- police officers wearing yellow hi-vis jackets. The police also use lots of plain clothed officers who can mix into the
crowds without being noticed. On top of that there are hundreds of cameras (CCTV) watching every part of Oxford
Street. Since these reports in 2011 crime has reduced quite lot.
Headings
A. Transport options 19.
B. Extensive damage 20.
C. A source ofpollution 21.
D. Businesses booming 22
E. Cracking down on unlawful acts _—
F. Controversial plans 23. _
G. The great fire of London 24,
H. Traffic issues 25.
|. Introduction (Example)
Listening Bla
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(25 questions) i&

GioBOIELT
This is the Aptis Listening Test. You will hear 25 short recordings. You will hear each recording il -an
twice. Write your answers on the question paper. You will have five minutes at the end of the wh
test to copy your answers onto the answersheet. Before the test begins, listen to an example.
PLAY NOW
0. John’s mum has asked him to go to the shops. 07. Listen to the message.
What does she want him to buy? What is Stacy’s new phone number?
She wants him to buy Stacy’s new phone number is
1. dark chocolate 2. chocolate with raisins 1.07911 124365 2.07911 123456
3. chocolate with nuts 4. white chocolate 3.07911 134625 4.07911 126534
01. Your friend calls to arrange your trip to London. 08. Listen to an announcement at the airport.
‘ Whattime doesthe train you will catch leave? Why arethe flights delayed?
You will catch the Z The flights are delayed because
1. 09:05 train 2. 08:30 train 1. it is foggy
3. 09:30 train 4, 08:05 train 2. there is a lot of snow
3. the winds are very strong
4. it is raining a lot
02. Listen to the man talking aboutcycling.
How far did he cycle on Sunday?
He cycled . 09. Listen to the woman talking about her next holiday.
1. 10 miles 2.12 miles Whereis she going?
3. 8 miles 4. 20 miles The woman is going to
1. Spain 2. Greece
3. Italy 4. England
03. A woman has lost her son. Listen to her describe him.
What does he look like?
Her son is : 10. Listen to the youth centre advertisement.
1. tall with short black hair When arethe poetry classes?
2. slim with long brown hair The poetry classes are :
3. tall with black trainers 1. Thursday to Saturday 2. on weekends
4. tall and slim with long black hair 3. Tuesday to Thursday 4. Monday to Wednesday
04. You ask for directions to the coffee shop. 11. Listen to twofriends discussing their plans.
Whereis the coffee shop? Wheredo they decide to go?
The coffee shop is next to . The friends are going to
1. the bridge 2. the railway station 1. the sports centre 2. stay at home
3. the supermarket 4. the police station 3. the cinema 4, the restaurant
05. Listen to the message. 12. Listen to two friends talking. What is Mary’s favourite
Whatis Stephanie going to do this evening? drink? Mary’s favourite drink is
This evening Stephanie will c 1. coffee 2. ice tea
1. go swimming 2. go for a walk 3. cola 4. lemonade
3. go to the cinema 4. stay at home
13. Listen to the teacher talking to a parent about
06. A customer is ordering a pizza. What doesn’t he want a trip. How much is the deposit for the trip?
on his pizza? The customer doesn’t want 3 The deposit for the trip is
1. onion 2. bacon 1. £40 2. £30
3. tomato 4. olives 3.2£20 4. £10
Listening
14. Listen to two friends having a conversation. 20. John leaveshis friend a message about his birthday.
Why didn’t Jane do her report? What day is John’s birthday on?
Jane didn’t do her report yesterday because she John’s birthday is on
1. was very busy 2. had a headache 1. Sunday 2. Thursday
3. didn't have enough time 4. got caughtup in traffic 3. Friday 4. Saturday
15. Listen to the man talking about his new car. 21. Listen to two friends talking about a purchase.
What does the man say? Whatdid the man end up buying?
1. He should have kepthis old car. He ended up buying a
2. He should sell his new car to get something better. 1. tablet 2. laptop
3. He should repair his new car. 3. television 4. DVD-player
4. He should have thought morecarefully before
taking a decision.
22. Listen to the man ordering taxi.
Whattime is the man’s flight?
16. Sarah tells a friend that her supervisor has asked The man’s flight is at
to see her. Howis she feeling? Sarah is 1. 8.00 2. 10.00
1. nervous 2. happy 3. 11.00 4. 9.00
3. angry 4. relieved
23. Listen to the recorded information.

17. Twofriends are talking abouta film they have Whyis there a problem with the bus services?
just seen. What typeoffilm did they watch? The roads are
It was a film. 1. too busy 2. closed
1. horror 2. crime 3. very wet 4. coveredin ice
3. comedy 4. romantic
24. Listen to two friends on holiday.

18. Listen to a married couple talking. Where are they? Whereare they going to have lunch?
The couple are ina They are going to have lunch at
1. library 2. coffee shop 1. a coffee shop 2. an Italian restaurant
3. castle 4. clothes shop 3. a fast food place 4. a vegetarian restaurant
19. Listen to two friends talking about a concert. 25. Listen to Paul calling his friend Anne.
How doesthe girl feel? She feels Whyis Paul calling Anne?
1. anxious 2. depressed He is calling to say
3. disappointed 4. thrilled 1. sorry 2. good luck
3. hello 4. thank you
question while the Final Taskis different and contains two questionsfor onelistening text.
Final Task
listen to a girl talking to her teacher about her schoolwork.
Whattwosolutions does the teacher suggest?
Whatis his first solution? Whatis his second solution?

1. to work with a friend 1. to do the homeworkbefore anything else i orm
2. to ask her parents to help her do the homework 2. to do the homeworkafter she’s had a rest
3. to arrange a quiet place to work 3. to do the homework the next morning
cx)
Writing
club.
01. You are in a music club. You have 5 messages from a member of the
What do you do?
Where did you go on your last holiday?
What’s your favourite food?
Howare you feeling today?
Whatfilms do youlike?
02. You are a new member of the music club. Fill in the form.
Write sentences.
Tempo Music Club

learn to play.
Please write about any musical instruments you play or would like to
in the music club chat room.

03. You are a member of a music club. You are talking online to some members
you heard live music? Did you like it?

Andrew: Hello! Welcome to our music club. Can you remember the first time
music groups/singers do you normally

John: Great to have a new member! Whattype of music do you like? What
listen to?
of CDs?
Sharon: Do you have a big music collection? Are they all on mp3 or do you havelots
04. You are a member of a music club. You received this e-mail from the club.
Dear member,
Wewere hoping to have some very famous musicians come to the club tonight but unfortunately their bus has
broken down and won't be coming. They told us that they don't have time to come andvisit us in the future, but
they have invited us to go to their practice session in London before their big concert. We would like to hire a
bus if we have enough club members who wish to go. If you are interested in going, please let the club secretary
know as soon aspossible.
Write about 50 words. You have ten minutesto do this.
Write an e-mail to the secretary of the club. Write about your feelings and what you would like to do.
| APTIS for Teens This task is presented in the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018). |
are running a writing competition on our website. The theme this month is music.
A ts . +
All children should be taught about music and how to learn a musicalinstrument.
lemberto include an introduction and conclusion.

ite your competition entry below in 200-250 words.
Preparation Unit
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so that they wouldn’t be recognised.

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A marvel B endear C transfer D obscure
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difference between two ‘ i I
or more things or people.
the following sentences using the correct form of the wordsin the box below.
two wordsthat you do not needto use.
- everyone handedin their homework on time with the exception of Sue.

il Probably have to an operation on his heart.
anted to go to university but sadlyhedidn’t_—
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the dark old building we used to workin.

an obsession as he eatsit every day.
A. For each question (1-5), choose the correct answer.
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on the old trees which date back to the 1900s and $ Brenda,
please be quiet in the sacred buildings. We apologise $ Don’t forget about the meeting tomorrow.
that some of the buildings may not be entered as $ | know weusually haveit in the conference
they are undergoing importantrepairs at this time. $ room butin this instanceit will have to be
: in the canteen, as there is no power in the
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A. Visitors must nottalk in the gardens. * Can you let everyone know?
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B. Visitors must not shout in the sacred buildings. $ Thanks,
C. Visitors are not allowed in any of the sacred buildings. § Alan
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A. The meetingis in a different location.
Afternoon tea club - everyone welcome! B. They will have lunch at the meeting.
C. Thereis no electricity in the canteen.
Our newclub is for everyone who lives locally.
We celebrate diversity here and are a secular
club so all religions can get together and have
a chat over a coffee or tea and marvel at our
wonderful homemade cakeselection. 5:
Open: Mondayto Saturday 9am to 6pm. Eee
Hi Tina,
The afternoon tea club
I’m having a wonderful time.
A.is only for religious people. Our campsite is a far cry
B. welcomes anyone who lives in the area. from the noisy restaurant.
| hope it isn’t too busy while
C. is open every day of the week. I’m away. Wearevirtually
the only ones here apart
from one or two moretents.
To be honest, at night time
it’s bordering on being too
Are you a ploddinginternet user? Are you a quiet. Anyway,I’ll see you
misfit in the world of Information Technology? back at the restaurant next
Why not come along to our evening classes and Monday.
see a drastic improvement in your IT skills? Gemma
Weare confident that we can help anyone
to be a successful internet surfer!
A. The classes are only for professional people.

A. Gemma worksin a campsite.
B. The classes run during the day and evening.
B. Tina is on holiday.
C. The classes will completely change your ability
to use the internet. C. Gemma and Tina work together.
B. Say if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

Only children can climb on the trees. (Text 1) T/F
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You can learn how to make cakes at the afternoon tea club. (Text 2) T/F
This is an advert for an internet teacher. (Text 3) T/F
Brenda needs to talk to everyone. (Text 4) T/F
Gemma worksin a restaurant. (Text 5) TAF
Pcs eebechecel ty elas

C. For questions 1-4, read the text below and decide which answer(A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
(0) A. does away with B. dates back to C. borders on D. undergoes
Trying to getfit
| must admit that my lack of enthusiasm concerning exercise (0) dates back to my childhood. | never seemed to be
interested in getting fit. But suddenly | decided one day that it was time for me to take some (1) ..........05 action and
finally getfit. I’m not a sporty person, so | alwaysfelt like a bit of a(n) (2) ........0 in the gym. Then, a friend of mine intro-
duced me to a personal trainer. He was really nice guy and his friendly character (3) .............. me to him straightaway.
Westarted talking about how | could improve my health and, in a(n) (4)..., he’d persuaded me to join him for a
training session. The funny thing is that now going to the gym is one of my favourite things to do.
1. A. plodding B. secular C. drastic D. indistinguishable
2. A. counterpart B. misfit C. attribute D. repugnance
3. A. endeared B. obscured C. marvelled D. transferred
4. A. diversity B. gaucheness C. stream D. instance
D. For questions 1-4, read the text below andthink of the word thatbest fits each gap. Use only one wordin each gap.
Sorting out my grandparents’ house
My grandparents never throw anything away. After more (0) than sixty yearsofliving in the same house,it was full of
things that they had collected in their life. There was so much stuff that it was bordering (1) ... . being
dangerous becauseit was difficult to move around the house. My parents decided that the whole family would go
and see them one weekend and sort the house out. A system was agreed between the family members. We would
go through all the boxes and bagsof possessions and do away (2) .....sssseeeeeee anything that they no longer needed
or wanted. Wetried to make them agreetoletting a lot of things go and they had to give us a good reason if they
wanted to keep something. After careful consideration, if something didn’t (3)... the grade, it was out! At
the same time,it was a fascinating weekend because there were souvenirs and old photos that dated (4).........ccscee
to the 1970s and some of them werereally interesting.
E. For questions 1-4, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to thefirst sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between twoand five words, including the wordgiven. Here is an
example (0).
Simonis so talented that he could become a professional footballer.
1. Angela ran so fast at the sports day that the coach invited her to join the athletics team. FAST
Angela WAS ....cccccscssescsscsseseesessessesesseseseeseesseeersenees runner at the sports day that
the coach invited her to join the athletics team.
2. | hope in the future he doesn’t wish he’d gone to university. REGRET

[hope h@d66Si't cssseccseramiaiuinnavennnenescnie university in the future.
3. Is it a problem for you if | ask you not to wear your shoes in the house? MIND
WGUld osixccanenmnemrenme: your shoesin the house?
4. That’s the funniestfilm | have ever seen. BEFORE

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Grammar

Do not write on this question paper. The answer to question O is given as an example on your answerpaper (A).
0. You used to play basketball, __? EXAMPLE 07. A: Why did you buy the red sofa?
B: | boughtit because it was much ___ the white one.
B. don’t you A. cheaper than
C. did you B. so cheaper
C. as cheap
01. Sarah ___ making an apple pie for her sister’s party.
A. suggest happily 08. If he won the lottery, he ____ a luxurious sportscar.
B. happily suggested A. bought
C. happy suggested B. will buy
C. would buy
02. Since Tony moved to Rome, we __ him atall.

A. didn’t see 09. The thief ____ with the moneybefore thepolice arrived.
B. hadn’t seen A. had left
C. haven’t seen B. is leaving
C. was leaving
03. If you want ___, try cutting down on sweets.

A. to lose weight 10. One of the reasons why wedecided to go to Paris was
B. lost weight ___ Disneyland.
C. losing weight A. to havevisited
B. being visited
C. to visit
04. Could you please answer the phone ___ I’m out
for lunch?
A. by the time 11. |___ go for a walk tomorrow,but | have to study for
B. throughout my maths exam the nextday.
C. while A. won’t
B. can’t
Cc. would
05. A: What’s that lovely smell?
B: Mary gave me an air freshener that ____ off the
aroma of chocolate. 42. He’s been studying so hard. It’s time he ___ some rest.
A. gives A. got
B. would give B. to get
C. is given C. will get
06. Peteris__ athlete that the coach asked him 13. | just hope he doesn’t regret __. It soundedlike a
to participate in the Olympic Games. goodjob.
A. such a fast A. to quit
B. so fast B. quitting
C. the fastest C. he quitting
en
ammar & Vocabulary aime:
E wonder if | had made the right decision 20. ___ I’ve only known you for about one month,| feel like
|saw who | would be working with. we have become goodfriends already.
A. However
B. But
C. Although
he meal, Jack insisted ____ the bill. 21. We ___ aboutgoing on holiday to New York in two
pay weeks’ time.
A. are thinking
B. are thought
C. can’t think
car, will Be mailing the files as__ as | have them

22; They told __ the train had notarrived and asked us
to wait patiently.
A.that
B. us that
C. to us
23. Would you mind not ___ inside the hotel room please?
A.smoking
B. to smoke
C. smoke
24, Mybrothershould start thinking ____ he wants to study;

it’s an important decision.
A. for what
B. what about
C. about what
as done well so far, she should be

‘proudofherself. 25. |__ home earlier if the bus hadn’t been delayed.
A. had gone
B. would go
C. would have gone
Vocabulary
You needto write all answers on your answer paper. Do not write on this question paper.
01. Write the letter (A-J) of the word that is most similar in meaning to a word on the left (1-5). Use each word onceonly.
Write your answers (A-J) on your answer paper. You will not need five of the words (A-J). The answer to question is
K A. include
O. start
— B. exit
_ C. fail
1. build
D. construct
_ E. let
2. hurt
F. conclude
3. finish _ G. happen
H. injure
—_— |. locate
4. close
J. shut
abs —— K, launch
02. Finish each sentence (6-10) using a word from the list (A-J). Use each word onceonly.
: a nck .
6. To entertain people by dancing, singing, etc. is to
A. hurry
B. charge
7. To be the rightsize is to . c perform

D. complain
8. To say hello to someone is to . E. transfer
F. weigh
9. To make someone pay moneyfor somethingis to ‘ G. hire
H. insist
10. To say you are unhappy about somethingis to : I. greet
J. fit
03. Write the letter of the word on the right (A-J) that matches the definition on the left (11-15).
Use each word onceonly. Write your answers (A-J) on your answer paper. You will not need five of the words (A-J).
A. artificial
11. Usual or normal. B. effective
5 5 C. typical
12, Wanting to know about ething.
8 abouksomerning —— D. entertaining
13. Happening once year. E. unique
F. jealous
14. Very big. G. enormous
H. curious
15. Having lots of money. |. annual
J. wealthy
ee
04.Finish each sentence (16-20) using a wordfrom the list (A-J). Use each word once only. Write your answers (A-J) on
your answer paper.You will not need five of the words (A-J).
A. employees
16. The police are looking for to solve the crime.
B. responsibility
C. description
17. The new road will benefit the ofthe village.
D. inhabitants
18. All will get a bonus at the end of this month. E. anniversary
F. evidence
19. Are you going to put up some for the party? G. tendency
H. disappointment
20. George has a(n) to get tired very quickly. I. sales
J. decorations
05. Write the letter of the word onthe right (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the left (21-25). Use each word
A. animal
21. outstanding _
B. sign
22. luxurious C. effort
D. path
23. illustrious E. tree
F. list
24. notorious G. money
H. apartment
25. ferocious |. writer
J. criminal
Reading
01, Choose one word(A,B or C) for each space and write the letter on the answer paper.
0. A. party B. wedding C. appointment
1. A. making B. celebrating C. choosing
2. A. written B. picked C. invited
3. A. buy B. carry C. bring
4. A. park B. pool C. stadium
5. A. forget B. have C. remember
Dear Mark,
Would you like to come to a (0) ......... on Tuesday?
A friend of mine is (1) ......... her 215t birthday.
She’s (2) ......... lots of her friends and has asked me,too.
She said | could (3) ......... a guest.
The partywill be at a hotel which has a (4) ......... so we'll be able to go swimming.
So, don’t (5) ........ to bring your swimming costume,if you come!
Tell me what youthink.
Best wishes,
Emma
Reading
02. Order the sentences (B-G) below to make a story. Write your answers on the answer paper (Questions 6-11).
The first sentence of the story (A) is given for you on the answer paper as an example.
J.K. Rowling’s life

Example: A. J.K. Rowling grew up with her parents andsister in the southwest
of England.
B. Sadly, when J.K. Rowling was a teenager, her mother died and life
became difficult.
C. She was a great support in her daughter’s early years.
D. Most children love reading the Harry Potter books but few knowthis
sad story behind them.
E. When she was only yearsold, she wrote her first book about a rabbit.
F. But it was this terrible event that helped Rowling to create Harry Potter.
G. Her mother, Anne, praised her work and encouraged her to write more.
list at the bottom of the page.
03. Read the text and complete each gap with a word from the
Read the text and answer questio ns 12-18.
Madame Tussauds Waxworks

Example(0): G - Since
ds of tourists annually.
Madame Tussauds is a stand-outattraction, pulling in thousan
stream ofvisitors
(O) segevaveee its opening 200 years ago,there has been a constant A- created
marvel at the life-like B - entertainment
through its doors. People come from all over the world to
from their real-life counterparts. C- times
(22) sesecsnne of wax, which arevirtually indistinguishable
r of waxworks, this is D - regarded
Although Madame Tussaud is (13) ......... by manyas the invento
ds by several hundred E - diversity
actually untrue. The first waxworks predated Madame Tussau F - discovered
ing in Roman (15) ax
(1A) sessenses, the first recorded instance of wax figures appear G - since
rather than secular
In addition, waxworks have also been used for religious reasons H - although
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(16) scvssvsvces . The Catholic church, for example, (17) ......- waxwor | - figures
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worshippers. Nevertheless, Marie Tussaud was to becom J- years
ion is down toits
and exhibitor of waxworksofall time. The appeal of the attract K - thought
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for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018).

APTIS for Teens | This task is presented in the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis
03. Four people were inte rviewed for Youth of Today magazine aboutth
eir plans for the future.
the opinions below.
Read the texts and then decide which person expresses each of
Tracy (female, 17 years old) Jill (female, 17 years old)

\’m aboutto leave college but I’m still undecided as to what|
Until a few years ago | was certain | wanted to be a hairdresser
when | left school. | always thought of myself as being more career | prefer. My mum wants meto follow in my father’s]
practical than academic, you see, and I’m quite creative. But footsteps and become a lawyer. I’m notso sure, though. It’s
g not the hard work that puts me off as much, as the competi-|
| did unexpectedly well in my exams last year so I’m thinkin
about going to university now, instead. But whateve r | do,| tive nature of the job. Well, | wouldn’t mind the great salary,
though! But | think it’s hard to find a job that pays well andis]
know myparentswill support my career choice.
rewarding, too.
Liam (male, 11 years old) Gary (male, 13 years old)

| wish | didn’t have to think about a career now. When you’re Ever since | was little | knew what| wantedto be - an airline
and pilot. My parents have done their bestto try and persuade me
younglike me, all you want to do is enjoy being a child The
to work for their business, but shop workisn’t for me.
having a carefree existence. But my parents keep telling me
are right in that| could easily doit, of course, but | hate rou-|
thatit’s never too early to start thinking about what! wantto
tine. Luckily, | know that once my parents realise I’m still
do when! grow up. They think | can be a doctoror lawyer, but
serious about being a pilot, they will encourage me in my]
| know mygradeswill never be good enough. | can’t seem to
chosen career.
get them to understand that, though.
Who:
12. dislikes being under pressure?
13. likes varietyin life?
14. had a pleasant surprise?
15. isn’t good at schoolwork?
16. isn’t interested in the family business?
17. has changed their opinion?
18. says their parents are unrealistic?
There is one more heading than you need. The answer to paragraph 0 is given on the answer paper as an example (I).
The history of clowns

0. Slapstick humour and an endearing gauchenessare attributes of the modern-day circus clown. Both fool and
entertainer, the clown is an amusing social misfit that we love both to laugh at, and with. However, the staple
entertainmentof children’s parties and circuses alike is a far cry from the original incarnation of the clown in
ancient times. For the role and appearance of the clown have undergone changessodrastic as to render the
modern circus clown unrecognisable from his ancient counterpart.
19. Pictorial evidence in the form of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs indicates that the earliest clowns date back to
2500 BC. However, far from being merely an amusing diversion, clowns at this time had a socioreligious role.
Adorned in leopard skins, with their faces obscured by bizarre masks, these ‘clowns’ performed ritual dances in
the royal courts, personifying diverse gods, such as Bes, the god of dance and battle. It wasn’t unknowneither
for priests to take on the role of the ‘clowns’ although the role was not reciprocal; the clowns alwayssticking
to their prescribed role.
20. Ancient China and India too, had clowns dating back to 300 BC. In both instances, the clown, whilst being a
respected member ofthe royal court, played the role of fool. Whilst the Chinese clown did little more than
fulfil his job description of court entertainer, the Indian clown doubled up as interpreter, translating the
Prakrit language to the general population.
21. Not to be outdone Ancient Greeks also had their own version of a clown. However, these clowns had a comical
appearance bordering on the grotesque. Wearing a tunic, known as a ‘chiton’, padded both at the front and
rear and tights that werereally knitted socks, the clown in Ancient Greece provoked mirth more by way ofhis
outlandish appearance than due toartful jesting and sophisticated wordplay. More often than not, crude
physical jokes were part of these clowns’ repertoire, which left little to the imagination.
22. During the Roman Empire, clowns took on variety of roles, conforming to a stereotype associated with each
role. The clowns knownas ‘Sannio’, for example, excelled in mime,pulling grimaces and contorting their bodies
into comical positions. Others, known as ‘Stupidus’, indulged in predominantly slapstick humour,interspersed
with innuendo and riddles. Clowns playing this role had a somewhat unprepossessing appearance,being
invariably bald and wearing a long, pointed hat. However, the role of fool in its true sense was reserved for
clowns knownas‘Stulti’ and ‘Fatui’ who werecharacterised by a dull wit and plodding nature.
23. With the passing of the years, the clown became lessof a fool and morecourtjester, able to supply humour
on demand in the medieval court. At this time, court jesters also enjoyed a popularity unrivalled by most clowns
either past or present. They werealso held in high esteem byroyalty and allowed to express opinions that
would be considered treasonable offences if voiced by any member of the general public. In addition, the
closenessof the courtjester to royalty often gave the former considerable power over the latter. This did not
endear them to other membersof the courtcircle, however and often created enemies.
24. Around the 1600s, the first use of the word ‘clown’ appearsin Shakespeare’s plays. However,it is somewhat
of a misnomer, seen from the modern-day perspective. For the Shakespearean ‘clown’ as personified by the
gravedigger in Hamlet, is a boorish, clumsyfigure. Although the antics of the clowns serve to lighten the
atmospherein plays with a tragic theme, they amusebutalso inspire repugnance in equal measure.
25. It was only a centurylater that the clown, in the form of Pantaloon, a figure from the Italian Commedia dell’arte
(a company specialising in improvised comedy) took on his modern-day guise as an amusing fool, prone to
slapstick humour. Joseph Grimaldi in the early 19t century then added the final touches, doing away with a
mask and substituting it for make-up to create the modern-day clown.
Headings
A. Special privileges 19.__
B. Visual humour 20. ___
C. More responsibility 21.
D. Not for everyone 22 —
E. A misleading name —_
F. Sacred and secular roles 23._
G. Emergence of the modern clown 24.
H. Role differentiation 25
|. Introduction (Example) —_
Listening
Listening
(25 questions)
This is the Aptis Listening Test. You will hear 25 short recordings. You will hear each recording
twice. Write your answers on the question paper. You will have five minutes at the end of the
0. Listen to Jim’s message. 07. Listen to a teacher talking to her class.

Whereis he going on Saturday? Whyis she upset with her students?
He is going to She is upset because of their
1. Three Bridges 1. coursework 2. exam results
3. Brighton 4. Crawley 3. laziness 4. essays
01. Listen to a man choosing from a menu. 08. Listen to the man talking to his wife about his colleague,
What doeshe decide to eat? Harry. Why doesn’t he like Harry?
He has decided to eat He doesn’t like Harry because he is
1. fish and chips 2. a salad 1. lazy 2. dishonest
3. steak 4. a vegetarian dish 3. selfish 4. impatient
02. A woman has lost her bag. 09. Listen to the woman talking to her friend about a dress.
She is describing it to a police officer. Whatis wrong with the dress?
The bag is a 1. the colour 2. the style
1. leather evening bag 2. large shopping bag 3. the size 4. the length
3. small plastic bag 4. large leather bag
10. Listen to a doctor speaking to his patient.

03. Listen to an announcementat a railway station. Whatdoeshe tell the patient to do?
When is the next train to Surrey? He tells him to
The next train is at 1. exercise 2. diet
1.11.05 2; 11,15 3. relax 4. do some tests
3. 11.30 4.11.45
11. Listen to a manager talking to his staff.

04, A woman is ringing a sales company to complain. Whyis the shop closing early today?
Whatdid she receive by post? She received The shop is closing early due to
1. a book about flowers 1. illness 2. the weather
2. a book about dieting 3. staff shortages 4. a strike
3. a cookery book
4. a gardening book
42, Listen to a woman talking about her sister. Why does
she get on so well with her? She gets on well with her
05. Listen to a tour guide talking to her group. because they are
Whatare they going to do next? 1. twins 2. more serious now
They are going to go 3. older now 4. similar
1. shopping 2. swimming
3. sightseeing 4. walking
13. You are given directions to the local cinema.
Whereis the cinema next to?
06. Listen to the man explaining to his boss why he was late. The cinema is next to
Why was he late for work? 1. the bank 2. the chemist’s
He was late becauseof the 3. the church 4. the school
1. traffic 2. one-way system
3. traffic lights 4. weather
——
Listening
44, Listen to the message. Why didn’t Rick get a train 20. A woman is calling a bookshop. Whyis she calling the
to work? The train was 5 bookshop? She is calling to check a bookis
1. late 2. full 1. still in print 2. in stock
3, too slow 4. on strike 3. available in hardback 4. on sale
45. Listen to the announcement in a departmentstore. 21. Listen to Ollie calling his friend Jane. Whyis he calling
What is on special offer today? Jane? He is calling to
There is a special offer today on 1. arrange a meeting
1, sportswear 2. perfume 2. cancel an appointment
3. accessories 4. footwear 3. return a call
4. offer advice
46. Listen to a man talking about his recent holiday

experience. Whatdidn’t he like about it? 22. Listen to two friends arguing. What are they arguing
gue,
He wasn’t happy with about? They are arguing about
1. the airport transfer 2. the flight 1. the washing up
3, the accommodation 4. the tour rep 2. the cleaning
3. the gardening
4. sharing the cooking
17. Listen to a man describing a problem with his computer.
ess. Whatis the problem? He has a problem with the
1. internet connection 2. battery 23. Listen to a man and woman talking. Which TV programme
3. speed 4. keyboard do they decide to watch? They decide to watch a
1. documentary 2. reality TV show
3. comedy 4. news programme
18. Tim is telling his friend about a recent job interview.
Whydoeshe think he was successful?
1. He made a goodfirst impression. 24. Listen to a radio presenter making an announcement.
2. He knew some ofthe staff. Whyis he making an announcement?
3. He was punctual. He is making an announcement as thereis a(n)
4. He respondedto the interview questions. 1. change of programme 2. urgent newsbulletin
3. surprise guest 4. studio emergency
19. A man is telling a friend about a recent dinner party.

Whydidn’t it go well? 25. Listen to two friends talking about a newstore.
It didn’t go well because of Whydon’t theythink it will be successful?
1. the food 2. illness Becauseit doesn’t sell clothes
3. the venue 4. the weather 1. for young people 2. online
3. for all occasions 4, that are fashionable
Eas iC In the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018), we read
question while the Final Task is different and contains two questions for onelistening text.
Final Task
Listen to a boy talking to his friend about getting a job.
What two suggestions does his friend make?
Whatis her first suggestion? Whatis her second suggestion?

1.To go for the highest paying job. 1. To work in a supermarket.
2. To do something that’s fun. 2. To workin a restaurant.
3. To do somethinghis parents would be pleased about. 3. To workin a cafe.
Writing
the students on the course.

01. You havejust joined a language course to learn English. You have 5 messages from one of
Do you work?
Would you rather spend time alone or with friends?
How many languages do you speak? Which ones?
Do you like studying?
Have you got any brothersorsisters?
02. You are attending your first lesson as part of the language course. Fill in the form.
Write sentences.
Use 20-30 words. You have seven minutes to do this.
Early Bird Language Course

Please write about why you think it is important to learn another language.
in the language course chat room

03. You havejust finished your first language lesson. You are talking to some other students
Use 30-40 words per answer. You haveten minutes to do this.
other people?
Tina: It’s great to speak to another new student. Do you feel shy when you are with
Whatdo you do if you feel nervous?
Leo: Hi! It was a good lesson, wasn’t it? What did you like best about it?
Jasmine: Have youever been on a language exchangetrip? If not, would you like to go on one?
Writing
04. You are a student attending a language course. You receive this email from
the teacher of the course.
Dear student,
Every term welike to plan an event which will bring our students together
outside the classroom. Normally it is
some form of social event which in some wayis also linked to the courseitself. This term we are
film at the local cinema, Thefilm will be in English without subtitles, so you will have an Opportunityhoping to see a
to really focus
on listening to English as it is spoken. Afterwards, we will meet in a bar or café to discuss
the film.
If you are interested in going, please let me know as soon as possible.
Write an e-mail to your friend. Write about whether you would like to attend and whyit is/isn’t of interest
to you.
Write about 50 words. You have ten minutes to do this.
Write an e-mail to your teacher. Write about whether you would like to attend and why it is/isn’t of
interest to you.
Write 120-150 words. You have 20 minutes to do this.
APTIS for Teens This task is presentedin the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council
(2018). |
04. We are running a writing competition on our website. The theme this month is foreign languages.
Write your essay in response to this statement:
‘oon Everyone should learn a second language.

—} Preparation Unit La
Key Words
construction (n) provision (n) necessity (n) determine(v)

The building or making Providing or supplying Something that is needed Control; show what is trug
of something. something. The stateis or must happen. or needs to be done.
The construction of the responsible for the provision Food and water are the The results of the hospital
new factory took nearly offood and water to two main necessities for tests will determine what
two years tofinish. people who havelost their life. the doctors will do next.
homesin the fires.
accusation (n) establishment (n) revolutionise (v) equate(v)

Saying that someone has Some kind of organisation Completely change Be equalto, be the same
done something bad or or business. Ms Jones has something. amount,size, value etc,
wrong. George said that spent her working lifeina Theinternet has A £50,000 house in the
the accusation that he had numberof educational revolutionised the way year 1997 equates toa
stolen the money was establishments. that we communicate. £350,000 house today.
nottrue.
obligation (n) —_ boom (n) herald (v) assign (v)

} Something we MUST do. A period when sth develops, Bea sign that something Give a particular job, wot
It's our obligation to help grows or does wellin some important and usually oractivity to someoneto
the elderly. way. Housesare selling very good is about to happen. deal with. / hope you
quickly in the property This medicine has been haven’t assigned too mul
boom at the moment. heralded as anew way to work to Adam as heisnt
fight serious heart disease. feeling very well today.
Vocabulary Practice
Practise using the words on these two pagesby doing Exercises A and B.
A. Choosethe correct answerA, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. You are under no .. to pay for the meal if it wasn’t cooked properly.
Aprovision B accusation C obligation D boom
2. Jimmy has been ..........45 the job of cutting the grass while | water the flowers.
A opted B equated C swapped D assigned
3. According to the law,it is ............ to wear a seatbelt when you drive a car.
Aarbitrary Bcompulsory Cunthinkable D portable
4. The police officer asked me if | had ............. the robbery from myoffice window.
Aheralded Bdetermined C witnessed D boosted
Brest cael KEY WORDS
swap (v) witness(v) intrinsic (adj) massive (adj)

; true) Change one thing for See something happen. Being a very important Very big.
| something else. | didn’t actually witness part of something. Wow,that elephant is
pital) I’m going to swap this the accident but | heard Exercise is an intrinsic massive!
pullover for a larger one. all about it from a friend. part of staying healthy.
_ meer —|
opt (v) compulsory (adj) arbitrary (adj) conversely (adv)

Choose. We opted for the Something that must be Unplanned, not thought In an opposite way.
nei villa rather than the cruise done or happen. School about carefully. What do you think were
te. because it was the uniform is compulsory here He seems to have made the successful points of the
andif you aren’t wearing an arbitrary decision to meeting and conversely,
le cheaper of the two
the correct clothes, you buya big car for no where do you think there
a holidays.
will be sent home. particular reason. were problems?
boost (v) unthinkable (adj) portable (adj) merely (adv)

Increase, help to grow or So shocking, unexpected For something that canbe Only,just.
etal develop. or bad that people don’t easily carried or moved. Don’t expect too much
The advertisement has wantto think about the We bought a portable from him, he’s merely a
rid really boosted the sales possibility of sth like that radio that we caneasily child.
sna of this product. happening. It’s unthinkable move from room to room,
y. that both of us could lose or even use in the garden.
our jobs in the same week!
B. Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the wordsin the box below.
There are two wordsthat you do notneed touse.
construction establishment necessity revolutionise intrinsic massive conversely merely
| asked him if he was ill so | don’t know whyhe shouted at me.

Sf Ser
'm not going in the bathroom until you removethat spider from the shower!
Having a goodrelationship with your staff is a(n) part of being a good manager.
Computers have the way that people do research these days.
Wearing the correct clothing is a(n) if you go mountain climbing.
The of the new college will be wonderful for students in this town.
Succeed in APTIS nr
n
Words in Context, Derivatives & Reading Comprehensio
in CAPITALS at the end of some of the lines to form
A. For questions 1-8, read the text below. Use the wordgiven
e at the beginning (0).
a word that fits in the gap in the sameline. There is an exampl
Write your answers in CAPITAL LETTERS.
EXAMPLE(0) INCREASINGLY
Building homesfor the future
as people want to have the INCREASE

Building your own home is becoming(0) INCREASINGLYpopular
the way that buildings are designed REVOLUTION
house of their dreams. The internet has (1) .....sssssseeeeerees
s are changing, in order to CONSTRUCT
and also the materials used in the (2) .c.sseessseeeeeerees of new building
a moral (3) .... OBLIGE
be more environmentally friendly. Architects are now under
that saving ACCUSE
design buildings that are ‘green’. However, therearestill (4)...
warming and constant news rrr
moneyis still a priority for manybuilders. In a time of global
THINK
stories it should be (5) _ that new buildings aren’t built taking the environment
for builders to produce a report that shows COMPEL
into consideration. It is actually (6) .
the future, careful planning trrrrnnmmmenm
how much energy a new building will use. In order to build for
build a green home, there needs NECESSARY
1S (7) ceerperrassarsssavenves _ In order to help people who wantto
on is key to saving our planet. PROVIDE
to be better (8)... of informed guidelines. Educati
ns.
B. Choose the best answerA, B, C or D to answer the questio
1. What has happenedin recent years?

A More people are buying older houses.
B Morepeopleare constructing their own home.
C Most people are decorating their home.
D More people are moving home more often.
2. Whatis said about architects?

A They will do anything they can notto be ‘green’.
B Governmentspay for them to build ‘green’ houses.
C They are more awareof ‘green’ issues than they used to be.
D They argue with buildersall the time.
3. According to the writer, whatis important?

A schools teaching children about building ‘green’ houses
B college courses for builders
C educating architects about green issues
D information that is available for everyone
preparation Unit

¢. For questions 1-4, read the text below and decide which answer(A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
(0) A. fear B. doubt C. worry D. concern
Small businesses and the internet
Without (0) doubtthe internet has changed the way that small businesses function. As more and more people
1B) wesesescerease for a life of self-employment, the internet allows them to promote their productsor services. For many
small companies,the internet is a(n) (2) ......-... part of advertising and withoutit they probably wouldn’t survive.
Manybusinesses struggle when theyfirst start out becauseit can be difficult to find new customersin the first few
monthsof trading. However,it is common for businesses to see a sudden (3) .......-..-4 in trade once they have set up
a website and made themselves known to thousands of people online. One small trader reported that once they had
created an online presencetheir sales were (4).......0.66 by over 400% in just over six months! Nowthatis a business
success story.
1. A. witness B. herald C. opt D. determine
2. A. intrinsic B. arbitrary C. portable D. unthinkable
3. A. provision B. boom C. construction D. obligation
4. A. equated B. assigned C. swapped D. boosted
D. For questions 1-4, read the text below andthink of the wordthat bestfits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
A life of great achievements
Not manypeople will have (0) heard ofBill Johnson but he is a remarkable man (1) .. .. life has been filled
with challenges. Bill’s life changed whenhe was in his late twenties. He was suddenly struck down with a terrible
disease while he was on holiday in Africa. (2) .......sscesseerees 1998,Bill has not been able to walk and he only has the
use of one ofhis arms. Bill’s reaction to this personal tragedy was amazing, (3).......ssssseeeees hesitating, he threw
himself into his new life as a young disabled man. No matter what obstacles faced him, Bill wouldn’t stop trying
(A) essccccssssomssvsccen he had found a wayto beat them. His bravery is inspirational.
E. For questions 1-4, complete the second sentence sothatit has a similar meaning to thefirst sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the wordgiven. You must use between two and five words, including the wordgiven. Here is an
example (0).
Simonis so talented that he could becomea professional footballer.
1. Weare so late for the cinema that we are going to miss the beginningofthe film. TIME
THE FIAT Will HAVE sccesreseeeeennussermsnvesseviavcananes wegetto the cinema.
2. | know Jack wasn’t involved in the accident because he is in Germany. BEEN
JOCK ssiscsnicssnsresarssessnvsevnvececessaesennenverenrnennenn in the accident because he is in Germany.
3. That poor lady’s house was burgled yesterday. BROKEN
That’s the poor lady whose .... yesterday.
4. We won't belateif we leave right now. PROVIDING
Wecan still get there ON ...ccccccsessssecesessescteeeenetenseeeeeeeneeneneee right now.

Grammar

Donotwrite on this question paper. The answerto question 0 is given as an example on your answer paper(A).
The information ____ given to the police. EXAMPLE 07. Ted should havevisited his grandparents moreoften,
Was ___ he?
B. are A. hasn’t
C. has B. shouldn’t
C. doesn’t
01. This is the girl ____ dad foundedthe school.

A. whom 08. | have run out of sugar. On your way home, could you
B. whose please get me___?
Cc. who A. any
B. some
C.little
02. Betty and Fred ____ told us if they are comingyet.
A. haven’t
B. hadn’t 09. I’m so excited because this time tomorrow! __
C. hasn’t sunbathing on the beach.
A. will be
B. am
03. Please call me as soon as you ____ back. Cc. am going
A. will get
B. got
C. get 10. Jane ___ been at the scene of the crime because she
is abroad.
A. shouldn’t have
04. You are solate that even if we leave now, the B. can’t have
play will have already started __ we getthere. C. mustn’t have
A. afterwards
B. while
C. by the time 11. We ___ when the accident happened.
A. have gone home
B. will go home
05. A: Whatare you thinking of doing for your C. were going home
winter holiday?
We ___ to go to Moscow.
OP>D
. have been planned 12. She moved ___ this neighbourhood about four years
- will plan ago becauseit had got a bad name.
. are planning A. away from
B. around
C. towards
06. : Whydid he takethetrain to work today?
Rnrop
: Because he is having his motorbike __.

. serviced 13. ____ 1960the village has been uninhabited.
. to service A. Since
C, been serviced B. Until
C. Before
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14. I really wish you ____ shouting! | can’t hear the TV. 20. |___ left in that room for another two days if you
A. had stopped hadn’t come and rescued me.
B. can stop A. might be
c. would stop B. was
C. might have been
15. | moved ___ my new house a month ago;

it’s a lovely place. 21, The cottage ___ was isolated and wehad touse a car
A.to to move around.
B. over A. which we stayed
C. from B. we stayed at
C. where westayed at
16. What do you think you are wearing? You won’t

leave ____ you changeinto something else. 22. The book exhibition takes place __ June 4 to June 14.
A. if A.on
B. providing B. between
c. until C. from
17. That’s the woman who ____yesterday. 23. I’m sorry to let you ___, but | can’t come to your party.
A.had her house broken into A.down
B. got broken into her house B.on
C. they broke into her house C. under
18. ____ wantingto say that you are wrong,| do think 24. As the model____ the corner, make sure you take a nice
you need to study more. photo of her.
A. Without A. was turning
B. While B. will turn
C. Unlike C. turns
19. Incase you___ your mind, you are more than 25. Yesterday our teacher ____ stop shouting at us for over
welcome to come to my party. an hour.
A.will change A. hadn't
B. change B. wouldn’t
C. have been changed C. wasn’t
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Vocabulary
You needto write all answers on your answerpaper. Do not write on this question paper.
01. Write the letter (A-J) of the word that is most similar in meaning to a word on the left (1-5). Use each wordonce only.
Write your answers(A-J) on your answer paper.You will not need five of the words (A-J). The answer to question is
6 K A. purchase
. encourage a B. hurry
4, allow _ C. teach
D. enter
2, block _ E. permit
F. imagine
3. train _ G. lay
H. pass
4. criticize _ |. prevent
J. disapprove
5. buy ms K. support
02. Finish each sentence (6-10) using a word from the list (A-J). Use each word onceonly. Write your answers (A-J) on your
answer paper. You will not needfive of the words (A-J).
sie ‘ A.fry
6. To understand that something is true or real is to ' B. laugh
woe C. text
7. To feel sad because you have done something is to : ‘
D. realise
8. To go somewherein a boatis to ‘ E. save
F. use
9. To send someone a message on your phone is to 2 G. sail
H. wave
10. To cook something in the oven is to : I. regret
J. roast
03. Write the letter of the word on theright (A-J) that matches the definition on the left (11-15). Use each word onceonly.
A. enthusiastic
11. Very clever or good. B. sticky
ak C. realistic
12. Funn
unny or entertaining.
t : D. brilliant
13. Very frightened. E. trustworthy

F. terrified
14. Excited about doing something. G. original
H. amusing
15. Nice to look at. |, attractive
J. likely
“Grammar & Vocabulary
04. Finish each sentence (16-20) using a wordfrom the list (A-J). Use each word onceonly. Write your answers (A-J) on
your answer paper. You will not needfive of the words (A-J).
ce ai . A. construction
16. This is a good to have a break while it’s quiet. B. spectators
17. You are under no to offer him the job. C. accusation

D. opportunity
18, The cheered when he scoredthe goal. E. employment
F, audience
19. Do you have to be in this room? G. defence
H. tradition
° 20. The of the new school will start next month. |. obligation
J. permission
05.Write the letter of the word on the right (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the left (21-25). Use each word
once only. Write your answers (A-J) on your answer paper. You will not needfive of the words (A-J).
Lo. A. writing
21. winding B. disease
22. extreme C, weather

D. vehicle
23. satisfied E. reading
F. road
24. spontaneous G. camera
H. applause
25. illegible |. forest
J. client
ee eas cae Sabra
—_Reading
Reading
B. when C. before
1. A. field B. part C. area
2. A. email B. chat C. tale
3. A.even B. yet C. too
4. A. news B. messages C. words
5. A. keep B. choose C. book
Dear Silvia,
It’s a long time (0)......... I last heard from you!
I'll be in your (1) ......... next week, so | was wondering if you'd like to meet.
Wecould just have a coffee and a(n) (2) ......... if you like.
If you have more time, wecould (3) ......... go somewherefor lunch.
| have lots of (4) ......... to tell you, so | hope we'll be able to meet!
If you can makeit for lunch, please tell me as soon as possible as | needto(5) ......... a table.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Love,
Lucy
02. Order the sentences (B-G) below to makea story. Write your answers on the answer paper (Questions 6-11).
Glass-making
Example: A. Glass is a material that occurs naturally.
B. In these early years, glass making was a slow and hard process.
C. Man-made glass, on the other hand, was invented around 3500 BC.
D. Glass-making was eventually perfected in Venice, which is still the centre

of the glass industry today.
E. But the first extensive use of man-made glass was recorded 2000 years
later than that, in Egypt and Mesopotamia.
F, But the introduction of a glass blow pipe revolutionised glass making.
G. Cave people first used this natural glass to make weapons, money and
jewellery.
Hotels
Manyofus take affordable accommodation for granted. However, the modern hotel is Example (0): A - available
nothinglike the very basic lodging that was first(0) ......... to travellers. Although the A available
provision of beds for travellers extends back to biblical times, hospitality only became B - accommodation
provided on a regular (12) ......... in the Middle Ages. Such basic hospitality was offered C - introduction
mainly by monasteries. These establishments created purpose-built (13) ......... for
travellers in the form of hospitals and inns. Later, inns (14) ......... over from the
monasteries, providing shelter. In the 1500s, the hotel industry (15) ......... formalised
with the introduction of a compulsory guest register. Later, inns also began to provide
meals for guests. In the 19th century, as trains (16)...... to replace horse-drawn transport,
highwayinns became less popular. This century was also to see a(n) (17)......... in luxury
hotels with electric lighting. The Sagamore Hotel on Lake George, in NewYork, was the
first hotel to provide electricity on all its floors. The 20" century heralded the (18) ..
of the resort hotel and, later, the all-inclusive hotel.
12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
ONAUR cola Kas This task is presentedin the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018). |
03. Four people wereinterviewed for Entertainment Now magazine about the kind of books theylike to read.
Read the texts and then decide which of the people expresses the opinions below.
Myideal book
Georgina (female, 16 years old) Alice (female, 15 years old)

| like books that are based onfacts. | tend to read biographies | haven’t had the opportunity to travel muchsofar, but when|
and autobiographies, or anything based on true story. | enjoy I’m older that’s what | want to do; so in the meantime | read
reading about people whoareinspirational in some way and as much as | can aboutdifferent places. | don’t want to just|
people who have achieved somethingin their life. These types know aboutthe sights and what a placelookslike. I’m also}
of books encourage me to work harder and make something interested in how people live in these places and whattheir}
of mylife. customsand art are like. i
Alex (male, 17 years old) Robin (male, 14 years old)

| don’t want to read anything too heavy. For me, reading a | like to be kept on the edge of my seat when I’m reading a
book is all about escapism. | often want to be taken to a place book. It needs to be full of twists and turns and surprises.|
where| can forget reality and all the everyday issues that are love it when a book has a shocking or surprising ending. For
on my mind. | don’t mind if the places and characters aren't me a goodwriter makesyou think something is going to happe |
believable as long as the plotis interesting. and then suddenly the opposite happens. This means that the|
characters have to be strong and complicated. | tend to stick to
an author when | find one that| really like. |
Who:
12. wantsto forgettheir daily problems?
13. enjoys an unpredictable story?
14. is interested in other cultures?
15. wants to be inspired?
16. enjoys a mystery?
17. likes some fantasy in a book?
18. is interested in people’s life stories?
Vo
04. Read the text below. Match the headings A-H to the paragraphs 19-25. Write your answers (A-H) on
There is one more heading the answer paper.
than you need. The answer to paragraph 0 is given on
the answer Paper as an example (I).
Money
0. Money, as they say, makes the world go round. Today
a world without currency in some form is unthinkable.
All transactions for goods, ranging from basic necessities to luxury product
s, are all affecte
d by the exchange
of currencies. The currencies themselves, however, have no intrins
ic value; their value is decided byfairly
arbitrary meansand bysocietyitself.
19.!n primitive societies, money as such, did notexist, so goods

were swapped for skills or work. In the absence
of hard currency
this was a practical solution. However,it wasn’t always
easy to determine how much work
should equate to certain goods. A simple tool offered up
in exchangefor a hunter-gatherer’s catch for the day
might seem a raw deal for the latter. Conversely, a small piece of meat exchan
ged for an axe that took many
man hours to create would likely be considered a paltry offering
.
20.Gradually, due to it being largely unworkable, the barteri
ng system gave way to trading items. Goodslike
animal skins, salt and weapons were more easily assigne
d a value. As such, goods could be exchanged for
other goods, considered to be of equal worth. No longer would the
acquisition of goods leave someone feeling
short-changed, as it often had done in the bartering system
21. Whilst Europeans favoured goods that were portable

, the Chinese opted for the trading of weapons. It wasn’t
long though, before the impracticalities of trading sharp-e
dged swords become obvious. The useof actual tools
and weapons such as daggers, hoes and spades, as a medium
of exchange were soon phasedoutto be replaced
by much smaller, mini version s that were easily portable.
22.In time, the Chinese introduced coins. It was a natural Progres

sion from carrying around bulkier, more angular
pieces of metal in the pocket. However,King Alyattes, the King of Lydia, in 600
BC wasthe first to mintan official
currency. The coins bore pictures which served to represen
tdifferent denominations. This developmentserved
to boost the country’s internal and external trade makingL
ydia and its inhabitants extremely well-off financially.
In fact, the term, ‘as rich as Croesus’ refers to the last Lydian
King who wasresponsible for the minting of the
first gold coin.
23.Coins continued to be used as currency in Europe until

the 16th century. However, by then, the Chinese had
already moved on to using paper notesinstead of coins. This fact was witness
ed by the famous explorer Marco
Polo in 1271 AD when he first visited the emperor.Intere
stingly, the notes carried a dire warning written on
them: ‘All counterfeiters will be decapitated’. In future years,
more palatable slogans such as ‘In God weTrust’
would appear on paper banknotes.
24, Banknotes, rather than merely paper notes, appeare

din the 17th century. These notes were authorised
banks who wereres by
ponsible for issuing currency and exchanging banknotesfor silver
required. The effect of the banks taking charge of currencyresul or gold coins when
ted in an increase in international trade.
Currenc ies could be bought from other nations, thereby creatin
g the first currency market.
25. Nowadays, governments rather than banksissue notes.

In addition, there has been a massive shift away from
hard currency,like coins and notes, to mobile paymentsvia
the internet, or using tablets and smartphones. Itis
Not just the English Queen who never carries money,
nowadays; people ofall ages and from all walks of life are
eschewing money,preferring to use gadgets to pay for goods
instead, Bitcoins have also appeared, doing away
with any physical coinage and governmentcontrol over currenc
y. However, the bitcoin boom seemsto be over,
as old-fashioned hard currencyis finding favour again.
Headings
9
A.A fairer prehistoric currency 19. __
B. The way forward 20.
C. Moneyincreasesin value 21.
D. A royal seal of approval 22 —
E. Control of currency _—
F. Miniature replicas 23.
G. Coins begin to be replaced 24,
H. Unfair paymentfor services 25 —
|. Introduction (Example) —_——
Listening
Listening
(25 questions)
ding
25 short recordings. You will hear each recor
This is the Aptis Listening Test. You will hear at the end of the
. You will have five minutes
twice. Write your answers on the question paper listen to an examp le.
sheet. Before the test begins,
test to copy your answers onto the answer
one in a lost property
07. Listen to a man speaking to some
0. Listen to Belinda’s message.
office. Where is the man?
Howis she going home?
The man is ata
She is going home 2. railway station
2. on foot 1. school
3. park 4. theatre
3. by car 4. by train
do her 08. Listen to an announcement.

01. Listen to a woman asking her friend to
want her frien d to do? What is the plane’s destination now?
a favour. What does she .
pick up her The plane’s destination nowis
She wants her friend to 2. Lindos Island
2. dog 1. Santa Monica Island
1. husband 4. Fire Island
3. Martin Island
3. children 4. shopping
Whydidn’t he
09. Listen to a man talking about a concert.
02. Listen to a man talking about his work.
pay the full admission fee?
Whatjob does he do? he is
He didn’t pay the full admission fee as
He works as a 2. a company employee
2. manager 1. retired
1. pilot 4, disabled
4. farmer 3. unemployed
3. taxi driver
|
his 10. Listen to a phone conversation.
i 03. Listen to a man talking to his friend about
Where is the woman?
| new car. Why did he choose the car?
The woman is ina
\ He chose it because ofits 2. football stadium
2. condition 1. theatre
1. colour 4. train station
4. size 3. pub
3. price
11. Listen to twofriends talking.

04. Listen to a woman talking to a friend.
? Whyis the man moving house?
Whatis she going to wear at the party
He is moving house becauseof his
She is going to wear a(n) 2. family
1. neighbours
1. beach dress 4. accident
3. job
2. work dress
3. evening dress
4. casual dress any.
12. Listen to a man ringing a mail-order comp
Whatis wrong with the coat he order ed?
mer service The coatis

05. Listen to a man speaking to custo 2. of poor quality
1. badly-made
about a grocery order. Whatis missing 4. too short
3. too long
from his order?
1. bananas 2. lettuce
3. ice cream 4, fish
his friend,
13. Listen to a messagethatlan has left for
Tom. What does he want Tom to do?
language course. He wants him to
06. Listen to a woman talking about her 2. visit
1. call back
Why was she unhappy with it? 4. go out with him
3. help him with his work
The course was too
1. expensive 2. advanced
3. short 4. easy
64
Listening
20. Listen to a man talking to a friend about a new public
44. Listen to a woman talking about a necklace.
Why didn’t the woman buy it? swimming pool. Why won’t he use it?
She didn’t buy the necklace because it was He won’t use the pool as it’s
1. old-fashioned 2. expensive "1. dirty 2. expensive
3, second- hand 4, unattractive 3. too small 4. too far away
y 45. Listen to an announcement at a train station. 21. Listen to two parents talking about their son.
What should passengers to Holywell do? Why isn’t he making progress at school?
Passengers to Holywell should go to Their son isn’t making progressas he is 3 |
1. platform 3 2. the waiting room 1. often absent 2. too lazy
3. the exit 4, the ticket office 3. bad at exams 4. very shy
16. Listen to a customer complaining about some 22. Listen to a woman talking to a friend about her new
groceries. What was wrong with her groceries? dress. What is the problem withit?
| The groceries weren't Her dressis too
1. delivered 2. fresh 1. tight 2. loose
3. well-packaged 4. of good quality 3. long 4. short
17. Listen to a woman talking to her friend in a 23. Listen to a man talking about his weight loss
departmentstore. Whyisn’t she going to take the programme. Why is he confident it will work?
lift? She isn’t going to takethe lift as it is He is confidentit will work as he
1. crowded 2. out of order 1. has a personal trainer 2. likes exercising
3. slow 4. unsafe 3. eats verylittle 4. eats healthily
18. Listen to a man and woman talking about a 24, Listen to an announcement on a radio programme.
performance. Whydidn’t the woman like it? Why won’tthe usual presenter host his programme?
She didn’t like the performanceas it was Because he is
1, boring 2. upsetting 1. on leave 2. away sick
3. unprofessional 4. too noisy 3. on location 4, retiring soon
19. Listen to Sally talking to her friend about her 25. Listen to twofriends talking about a neighbour. Why are
son, James. Whatis James going to do? they surprised the neighbour is going on holiday?
Jamesis going to go Theyare surprised because she is very
1.0n a gap year 2. on a training scheme 1. old 2. poor
3, to university 4. to another country 3. ill 4. mean
ais Llanes In the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018), we read
Whatis his second piece of advice?

1. to stop playing computer games
2. to help a neighbour
3. to join a team
Writing
01. You are a new member ofa sports club. You have 5 messages from a member ofthe club.
Do you live near here?
Whatwas the last place you havevisited?
Whatkind of sport do you like?
Howoften do you exercise?
Where do you usually go with your friends?
02. You have just joined the sports club. Fill in the form.
Write sentences.
Goodlife Sports Club

Please write about how you hopeto benefit from joining our sports club.
03. You have just been to your first sports club event. You are talking to other membersin the sports club chat room.
Use 30-40 wordsper answer. You have ten minutesto do this.
Julie: You’re new here, aren’t you? Are there any forms of exercise you dislike?
Toby: Hi! Do you like team sportsor individual sports more?
Keith: Do you think some sports are dangerous? Have you ever had sportsinjury?
04.You are a member of the sports club. You receive this email from the secretary.
Dear member,
Many of our members have expressed an interest in buying second-hand sports equipment. As a result, we will be
organising a bring-and-buy sale of used sports equipment at the sports club, on Friday 8t" June. Please let the club
secretary know if you would be interested in the sale and if you could bring any equipment for sale.
Write an e-mail to your friend. Write about whether you would like to attend and why it is/isn’t of interest to you.
Write an email to the secretary. Write about whether you would like to attend and why it is/isn’t of interest to you.
Write 120-150 words. You have 20 minutes to dothis.
UES fey tet | This task is presented in the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018).
04. We are running a writing competition on our website. The theme this month is sport and exercise.
Write your essay in responseto this statement:
Sport and exercise can be beneficial for everyone.

st (n) (n) 2 (n) smolish (v)
A consequenceor result. Knock something down
Someone who is very Something or someone
The outcome of t or destroy something.
interested in or likes that exists before sth else
something very much. ofits type. 7
nitiative (n) nsor (v)

cate (n) Making decisions & doing Pay money to help
If someone is an advocate
things without being told someone do something.
of something, they believe 7! 2at for it is
whatto do.In this job you
in it and supportit.
(n) evival (n) st (v) ssemble (v)

Keep something ina place Put the different pieces
Officially ending an activity The process of becoming
more successful or popular until it is needed. of sth together in order to
or custom, /ne> aboli
again. Th makeit. This fac
he death p
\. Choosethe correct answerA, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

we have tried our best.
No matter what the ........ of the meeting is, we all know that
B advocate C abolition D outcome
A initiative
is being repaired.
Weneed to find somewhereto «.......0 our furniture while our house
B store C sponsor D exceed
A demolish
It'S VETY sccsesseeceees to go for a walk in a big thunderstorm.

B accessible C bankrupt D sole
A risky
Tir HAS iw..cscceasene with his parents since he crashedthe car.

B fallen out of favour C beaten the odds gotoff the ground
A jumped on the band wagon
Eyrxxst=ce Miah Voth
exceed (v) inconceivable (adj) instantly (adv) fall out of favour (idiom)
Be more than something Unthinkable, something Immediately. No longer be liked or
else. that you could not believe Thesoldiers are instantly popular.
If the cost of the project could happen. /t’s incon- recognisable from their Jennyfell out offavour
exceeds £50,000, we will ceivable to think that my short hair and green with her boss when she
have to rethink our plan. best friend wouldn’t help uniforms. kept being late for work.
me if | needed her.
um -
risky (adj) sole (adj) initially (adv) get off the ground (idiom)
Not completely safe. The only one. Our sole At first. Initially | thought Start something. /n order
It’s a risky plan but if it reason for going to the shop this was a good idea but to get our new business off
works we will make a lot was to buy some bread now I’m beginning to the ground, we must borrow
of money. and weforgot to buyit! change my mind. some moneyfrom the bank.
Ri
= Fr. 43 A
bankrupt (adj) accessible (adj) beat the odds (idiom) jump on the bandwagon
Having no moneyand still Easy to get to, use or have. Manageto do something (idiom)
owing moneyto others. Ourholidayvilla was difficult. He was very sick Do sth just becauselots of
The ownerof this company beautiful but not very but he managed to beat other people are doingit.
isnow bankruptso the accessible as there was no the odds and make a | knew John would jump on
Company has closed and properroad leadingtoit. complete recovery. the bandwagon and buy a
he has also lost his house. bicycle because lots of our
friends have bought one.
8 Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the words in the box below.
There are two words that you do not needto use.
enthusiast forerunner amendment revival assemble inconceivable instantly initially
This piece of furnitureis in six pieces and | don’t know how to

PP Fe OS
it.
Adam is a rock music and he goes to concertsall the time.
It’s that | wouldn’t invite my best friend to my party.
| didn’t like him but | do nowthat| got to know him better.
As soon as | saw the sweet puppy| fell in love with it.
There seems to be a(n) of interest in dancinglately.
1 in APTIS

A. You are going to read an article about the ban on smokingin public places. For questions 1-6, choose the best answer
A, B, Cor D which youthink fits best according to the text.
The impact of the smoking ban on public health
This summer marks 13 years since the abolition of smoking in situations. Finally, smoking was starting to fall out of favour with the
enclosed public spaces. The outcomeofthis is that hazy pubs and general public.”, says Hazel Cheeseman, Director of Policy at ASH
cigarette-scented restaurants are now nothing more than a memory. (Action on Smoking and Health). New research in the British Medical
13 years ago, on 1 July 2007,it becameinstantly illegal to smokein Journal estimated there were 1,200 fewer hospital admissions for
any pub, restaurant, nightclub, and most workplaces and work vehi- heart attacks in the year following the ban - improved air quality and
cles, anywhere in the UK. It would now be inconceivable that some- fewer smokers was notthe sole reason, but certainly contributed to
one would walk into a UK restaurant and smokea cigarette. this. In 2006, 22 per cent of adults smoked, whereas in the latest sta-
tistics (2020) 18 per cent did. This is part of a gradual decline in UK
The forerunner of this happenedin Scotland where the smoking ban smoking rates since 1974, when the governmentfirst began gathering
had already been introduced (in March 2006), Wales and Northern this data.
Ireland (April 2007). Breaking the law is punishable by a fine, and
millions were set aside to help enforce it. Toby Green, advocate of In most UK bars, before the ban, air pollution from cigarette smoke
the ban and Tobacco Policy Lead at the Royal Society for Public was also much higher than the ‘unhealthy’ threshold for outdoor air
Health (RSPH), says the ban was “one of the biggest public health quality (set by the US Environmental Protection Agency), a University
interventions we’ve seen in the last 15 years.” Finally the govern- of Bath study found. Levels in Scottish and Welsh bars were often
ment had taken the initiative and got the fight against smoking off twice as high as in English bars. After the ban,air pollution in UK bars
the ground. was reduced by as much as 93 per cent. “There was concernthatif
people can’t go to the pub and smoke they might stay home and
Before the ban, there was a large body of research linking passive
smoke around their children, but the opposite has been true,” says
smoking to health problems. Studies showed breathing in second- Hazel. “We've seen a greatshift to people smoking outside, so most
hand smokeincreased an adult non-smoker’srisk of lung cancer and
children in the UK nowlive in smoke-free homes.”
heart disease by a quarter, and of stroke by 30 per cent. Breathing in
other people’s smokeis particularly risky for children because their The smoking ban is one of a series of movesto discourage smoking.
lungs are still developing, resulting in a higher risk of respiratory “The ban has been part of a trend towards policies that denormalise
infections, asthma, bacterial meningitis and cot death. smoking,” Toby says. “It has helped create a shift in culture, where
“Initially after the legislation, more people weretrying to quit smoking, non-smoking enthusiasts started to shout more loudly. They man-
and more people succeeded becauseit’s mucheasier to avoid those aged to beat the oddsand help to promote a successful campaign.”
1. Inthe first paragraph, it is said that the smoking ban 4. What does‘thosesituations’ refer to in the 4th paragraph?
A took placein all work places. A_ places where people are smoking
B_ became optional in some nightclubs. B_ buying cigarettes
C started to happen in the majority of pubs. C becoming ill through smoking
D became compulsoryin all pubs and restaurants. D giving up smoking
2. What does Toby Green say about the government in 5. In paragraph five, whatis said to be a positive outcome
the second paragraph? of the ban?
A It had already successfully dealt with the smoking A People only smoke at home now.
problem. B Children are breathing in less smoke.
B_ It made an important step towards improving C People are drinking less.
public health. D Pubs are not so busy.
C It never really wanted to bring in the ban.
D It had tried to ban smoking in the past. 6. In the final paragraph, Toby Green is
A modest.
3. Whyare children moreat risk from smoke than adults? B disappointed.
A They don’t understand the dangers of smoking. C negative.
B They smokesecretly with their friends. D surprised.
C Their bodies can’t cope with smoke as well as adults’.
D They spend more time around people who smoke
than adults do.
B. Sayif the statements are true (T) or false (F).

1. The smoking ban came to England and Wales at the same time. T/F
2. People who don’t smokecan still be harmed by cigarettes. T/F
3. The ban encouraged more people to stop smoking. T/F
4. Therearelikely to be more anti-smoking laws in the future. T/F
1m
Jaye leehecei Oialis

C. For questions 1-4, read the text below and decide which answer(A, B, C or D) bestfits each gap.
(0) A. obviously _B. clearly C. surely D. certainly
The day the old factory came down

I can remember quite (0) clearly the day when myself and a group offriends gathered at the site of the old factory.
The factory had originally been built to (1)... machinery parts to make washing machines butit had closed
over twenty years ago. Although in theory the old factory had not been (2) ..........5 to the general public, we had
found a way to getin. For a few years after work stopped in the factory the building was used to(3)........... various
things and there werestill old boxes of unsold products in the building. In our young mindsit wasour secret castle
and the (4)........... place in the town wherewefelt safe and could run around free and wild. To watchit being
destroyed broke our hearts.
1. A. assemble B. exceed C. sponsor D. demolish
2. A. risky B. inconceivable C. bankrupt D. accessible
3. A. sponsor B. demolish C. store D. exceed
4. A. bankrupt B. risky C. inconceivable D. sole
D. For questions 1-4, read the text below and think of the wordthat bestfits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
Makingit in the world of rock music
For most people the dream ofbeing a rock star is a completely unrealistic dream that very (0) few ofus will
ever achieve. However, (1) ..cccccesssseeseeesseeeseee the difficulty of achieving fame and fortune, some people do of
COUPSE (2) .eceeeeeeeeeeeeeteeees the odds and fulfil their dreams. What often happens is that a new group will appear
and do really well and then a hundred other groups jump (3) . the bandwagon and copy them.
This is not only a boring and uncreative wayto try to makeitbig, it’s also (4) . ... to lead to failure
and disappointment.
E. For questions 1-4, complete the second sentence sothat it has a similar meaning to thefirst sentence, using the word
given. Do not changethe wordgiven. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an
example (0).
Simonis so talented that he could becomea professionalfootballer.
1. | phoned an electrician to repair the broken light. PHONED

An electrician «+ repair the broken light.
2. | didn’t take an umbrella because | didn’t know it was going to rain. HAVE
If | had knownit was going torain, | .. an umbrella.
3. | can’t wear that shirt because it is too small. BIG

That shirt.. me to wear.
4. Even if the weather is bad tomorrow, we must do some gardening. OF
We must do some gardening tomorrow .....ssssssssssessssssseseseetesessssessesessesssveees the weather is.

Grammar
Write your answers (A-C) to questions 1-25 on your answer paper.

Do notwrite on this question paper. The answer to question O is given as an example on your answerpaper(A).
Aplumber ___ tofix the leaky pipe. EXAMPLE 07. She fell down and ____ brokeher leg.
A. was calling A. quite
B. had to call B. much
C. was called C. nearly
01. I’ve lookedall over the room for myearings. 08. All the girls except Lisa___ to the concert tomorrow.
Have you ___ them anywhere? A. are going
A. been seeing B. is going
B. seen C. is going to go
C. been seen
09. I'm afraid that this T-shirt is___ for me to wear.

02. If____ how manypeople would beat the cinema tonight, A. much smaller
! would have waited until tomorrow to see the movie. B. so small
A.| had known C. too small
B. did | know
C. | would have known
10. Mybirthday is April 2294,
A.on
03. Could you pleasetell your friends to leave __ bikes B. in
behind the garden? C. at
A. them
B. theirs
C. their 11, |___ very well since Monday, butI’m starting
to feel much better today.
A. mustn’t be
04. You'd better___ an umbrella beforeit starts raining. B. haven’t been
A. have taken C. wasn’t going to be
B. take
C. to take
12. | hadn’t been able to meet up with him before,
but last Sunday wefinally __ face-to-face.
05. Sam prefers walking ___ workto taking the train. A. met
A. for B. will meet
B. to C. have met
C. at
13. ____ you passthe salad, please? | can’t reach it

06. I like the mountains ___ the sea. from this side of the table!
A. also A. Should
B. as well as B. Could
G instead C. Must
cherie &Vocabulary
14. If there is a decision to be made, then! __ the one 20. If you could find __ from Jenny where the meeting
making that decision. I’m the manager! will be held, | would be really grateful.
A. can be A.on
B. was B. out
C. must be C. over
15. The students had their tablets ___ away by the 21. ____ Justin would be there, | probably would have gone
teacher. with you.
A.taken A. If you had
B. taking B. Had you said
C. take C. If | said
16. You have ___ the same mistakes over and over again; 22. Regardless of ___ bad the weather is tomorrow,
you will fail the exams. I’m goingto play football.
A. stopped making A. what
B. to stop making B. such
C. to stop to make C. how
17. ____ by the intervention of the police was this robbery 23. Why ___ you ask Tony for a second opinion,
avoided. if you were so sure that you wereright?
A. Just A.did
B. It is B. have
Cc. Only C. won’t
18. Matilda cleaned the house ___her friends visited her. 24. Wow! Your hair looks nice;__ to the hairdresser’s
A.in case recently?
B. where A. were you
C. if B. do you go
C. have you been
9. Tom would rather ___ more time with his parents.

A. spending 25, | wish you’d stop ____! It’s such a bad habit, you know.
B.to spend A. to smoke
C. spend B. smoke
C. smoking
Vocabulary
paper.
You needto write all answers on your answer paper. Do not write on this question
to a word on the left (1-5). Use each word once only.
01. Write the letter (A-J) of the word that is most similar in meaning answer to question 0 is
five of the words (A-J). The
Write your answers(A-J) on your answer paper. You will not need
K A. destroy
0. take
~~ B. escape
1. warn C. book
~— D. pass
_ E. caution
2. reserve
F. reject
_ G. record
3. notice
H. observe
4. grow — |. discover
ds develop
5. find
— K. receive
word onceonly.
02. Finish each sentence (6-10) using a word from the list (A-J). Use each
: A. approve
: ‘ B..decrease
6. To make bigger or longer is to
z C. guess h
it i: ctrekc
To live in a place is to
7.Tol .
5 E. request
8. To hurt or damageis to F. wish
i
: G. supply
9. To give what is neededis to
H. inhabit
10. To say you are happy with something is to : I. connect

J. harm
n on the left (11-15). Use each word onceonly.

03. Write the letter of the word on the right (A-J) that matches the definitio
; : A. ambitious
B. regular
11. Unlike anything else.
& pointless
12. Not correct or right. — D. convenient
13. Wanting to do well. E. simple

F. unique
14. A waste oftime. G. considerable

H. unsuitable
15. Lasting forever. |, current
J. permanent
04. Finish each sentence(16-20) using a word from the list (A-J). Use each word once only.
A. glimpse
16. You need to choose the right___ to ask her.
B. accusation
17,The____ of people support the government. Cc. moment
D. appearance
18.1 caught a(n)___ of him from the car window. E. function
F. decision
19. Have you heard the ____ about the royal wedding? G. majority
H. display
20. We needtofind a(n) to this problem. |. solution
J. announcement
05. Write the letter of the word on the right (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the left (21-25). Use each word
A. clothes
21. intriguing
B. treatment
22. graceful C. substance
D. joke
23. harsh E. story
F. clock
24. diligent G. worker
H. furniture
25. hazardous |. dancer
J. scenery
Reading
. yet B. even C.still
1. A. taking B. making C. studying
2. A. feeling B. design C. idea
3. A. office B. job C. activity
4. A.say B. tell C. learn
5. A.meet B. make C. join
Dear Gill,
Have you decided (0)......... what you are going to do next year?
You told me you werethinking of(1) ......... a gap year before university.
It sounds like a great (2) ......... !
Will you get a(n) (3) ......... for a while or just travel around Europe?
Please write back soon and (4)......... me all about your plans.
Better still, let’s (5) ......... up sometime and talk face-to-face.
Love,
Jenny
02. Order the sentences (B-G) below to make a story. Write your answers on the answer paper (Questions 6-11).
The history of cameras

Example: A. The earliest known ‘camera’ was used by the Ancient Greeks and Chinese.
B. In 1947, the introduction of the Polaroid camera allowed users to take photos
that were developedinstantly.
C. Much later, in the 1800s,thefirst practical, portable cameras were invented,

which could be used by everyone,notjust by enthusiasts.
D. Today,digital cameras allow users to delete previous photos, so only the best
shots are stored on a memorycard.
E. These cameras were extremely basic, consisting of a photographic film contained

in a simple box with fixed lens.
F. While single-use cameras had been invented around the time of the Polaroid |
model, they became much more popular in the 1990s.
|
G. This ancient ‘camera’ could only project images onto a screen rather than
recording them on film.
Reading
Thomas Cook’s Tours

Thomas Cook famously (0) packageholidaysin the late 19th century. However,his Example (0): G - introduced
first organised holiday had nothing to do with the packages of later years, with (12) .. A facilitated
such as Benidorm and Ibiza. Cook’s first tour was in fact a train trip in England, Between B - destinations
Leicester and Loughboroughfor advocatesof the abolition of alcohol. Over a decade later, - industry
Cook organised his first package holiday (13) seeeeeeeeeeeny to Belgium. Since carrying large - indoors
(14) wae of moneywas risky for his clients, Cook introduced the ‘circular note’, a fore- E - finalised
runner of today’s traveller’s cheque. After the Second World War, travel enjoyed a boom F - sums
with one million Britons travelling overseas in 1950. This was (15) by the fact that G - introduced
tour companies were (16) ......... to use charter planes to take holidaymakers to remote H - generation
destinations because of an amendment to a civil law. Soon, many other travel companies | - numbers
jumped on the bandwagon offering cheap package holidays. Over the next few decades, J - abroad
the travel (17) became much more competitive and, as a result, many companies K - allowed
became bankrupt in the 1970s. Nowadays, package holidaysare still popular but are
falling out of favour with the younger (18) eet and independenttravellers.
12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
APTIS for Teens | This task is presented in the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018). |
03. Four people were interviewed for Careers Today magazine about what is important to them in a job.
ae
The best job for me
Andrea (female, 16 years old) Marianna (female, 17 years old)

It doesn’t really matter to meif | don’t have a big salary. As | have often thought that | would make a good doctor as |’d
long as there is enough to paythe bills of course. | don’t really like a job that is involved with medicine and treating illness
have a preferencefor working inside or outside. | guess a bit of and injury. On the other hand, I’ve considered being a farmer
both would be good. A priority for me is that | do something because| also havea passionfor animals. | recently had a very
important. What | mean by thatis I’m helping someonein some long conversation with my parents about this dilemma and
way. That means that | will feel good about what| do at the my father pointed out that I’m notreally patient when it}
end ofthe day.I’ll be able to hold my head up high. comesto dealing with people, especially children, so helping
sick animals might be the perfect job for me.
Adonis (male, 15 years old) Ron (male, 17 years old)

| can’t cope with beingstuck indoors. I’m a very physical person I’m really interested in people and currentaffairs. | also love
too, and | pride myself on keeping fit. So | need a job where reading and anything to do with literature and poetry.I’ve
| am out and about, doing something that keeps me active. | been writing a blog for the last year about street and public
guess I'd like to do something like being a fireman. Even art becauseI’m fascinated by that topic. | think | would like a}
though | wouldn’t want to bein an office or a factory,| really job that reflects my love of culture but that would also give
wouldn’t like being a farmer, as I’m scared of animals. Apart me the chanceto meetlots of people. Maybe writing articles
from dogs, | love dogs! for a cultural magazine of some kind. | think I’m rubbish atart, |
so | couldn’t be a professional artist.
Who:
12. might enjoy being a vet?
13. doesn’t wantto be in one workplaceall the time?
14. would enjoy being a journalist?
15. wants job satisfaction?
16. appreciatesskills in others that they don’t have?
17. looks after their body?
18. got some sensible advice from a relative?
Reading
There is one more heading than you need. The answer to paragraph 0 is given on the answer paper as an ownne () ‘
The London Eye MI
Despite being
0. Dominating the skyline of London’s South Bank, the London Eye towersover the River Thames.
wheel, the London Eyeis a huge tourist magnet,
whatis to all intents and purposes, an oversized Ferris
such, that its construction has been
attracting over 3.75 million visitors annually. In fact, its popularity is
credited with a worldwide revival in Ferris wheel construction.
of 135 metrestall, with a diameter of 120 metres,
19. Certainly, it’s an impressive landmark. Standing at a height tallest
was billed as ‘the world’s
it puts ordinary Ferris wheels in the shade. When it first opened in 2000,it before
‘Star of Nanchang’in China in 2006,
Ferris wheel’. However, this accolade later went to the 160m
and the ‘High Roller’ (167.6m) in
being passed on to the ‘Singapore Flyer’ standing at 165 metres, in 2008,
ered observation wheel.
Las Vegas, in 2014. The Eye, however, is still the world’s tallest cantilev
that it is inconceivable to imagine London
20.The London Eye has become such an integral part of the city’s skyline
notthe first supersized Ferris wheel in the capital.
withoutit. It is just as difficult to believe that the Eye was
Earl’s Court, predated it by over a century.
In fact, the ‘Great Wheel’, built for the Empire ofIndia Exhibition, at
with a diameter of 82.3 metres, the wheel was
Modelled on the ‘Chicago Ferris Wheel’, and standing 94m tall
Exhibition.
in operation until being demolished in 1907 for the Imperial Austrian
Times together with Great Britain’s Architecture
21. With the approach of the Millennium, back in 2000, the Sunday
for a new city landmark . The outcome of this was somewhatof a non-event,
Foundation, sponsored a competition
in the competition, David Marksand Julia
since no winner was declared. Unperturbed bythis, joint entrants
ir design reality.
Barfield, decided to go ahead with the project nevertheless, and makethe
ground. Six European countries provided the
22. Funding from British Airways enabled the project to get off the were floated up |
. On completion, these sections
major componentsfor the wheel, which was built in sections |
on platform s resting on the water surface. Once assembled,
the Thames on barges and assembled in situ, in
angle of 65 degrees. A second phase,
the wheel was raised at 2 degrees per hour until it was tilting at an
, took place one week later.
which the wheel was lifted to a completely upright position
was delayed. It was ceremonially openedby then

23. Initial teething problems meantthat the opening of the Eye
first paying passenger in March 2000.
Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on 318t December 1999, but only took its
to be dismantl ed in 2005. However, the Eye proved
Originally given only a temporarylease, the Eye was set Council,
for a permanent lease to Lambeth
unexpectedly popular, with the result that the owners applied
which was duly granted.
architects), The Tussauds Group and British

24.Initially, the Eye belonged to three owners; MarksBarfield (the
British Airways, becoming the sole owner in
Airways. The Tussauds Group later bought out Barfield, and then Tussauds, renaming
one Group, took over from
2006. Not longafter, Merlin Entertainments, part of the Blackst
However ,as far as the public were concerned, the attraction
the Eye, ‘The Merlin Entertainments London Eye’.
continued to be known as ‘The London Eye’, which itstill is, to this day.
difficulties, to achieve iconic status? According to Sir
25.50 why has the Eye beaten the odds, overcomingfinancial
Richard Rogers, winner of the 2007 Pritzker Architec ture Prize,it is due to the fact that the Eye is both public and
views from the Eye’s capsules; there are no
accessible. Anyone, rich or poor, can enjoy breathtakingly scenic
outthe year, day and night, for anyone wishing
restrictions on access. In addition, the wheel is open through
to see London from a spectacular aerial viewpoint.
Headings 19.
: —
A. The secretof its appeal
B. Taking the initiative 20.
C. Breaking records 21.0
D. Exceeding expectations 2
E. Construction _——
F. A serious mistake 23,__
G. Changing identity 24.
H. A historic predecessor 25 ~~
|. Introduction (Example) _—
Listening
Listening
(25 questions)
twice. Write your answers on the question paper. You will have five minutes at the end of the
0. Listen to Jack’s message. 07. Listen to a customer complaining about an order.

Whatis Jack going to do? Whyis he unhappy?
He is going to go He is unhappyas the delivery order was
1. on holiday 2. on a businesstrip 1. incorrect 2. late
3. sightseeing 4. for a meal 3. damaged 4. wrongly delivered
01. Listen toJill’s message. 08. Listen to a woman talking to her friend.
What doesshe want Brenda to do? Why doesn’t she want to get a dog?
She wants Brenda to She doesn’t want
1. lend her a computer 2. print something 1. the responsibility 2. Dave to takecareofit
3. collect some copies 4. do some work 3. the expense 4. to have any pets
02. Listen to Tony’s message. 09. Listen to the following conversation.

When does he want to meet? Why won’t the man goout tonight?
He wants to meetat He won’tgo out as he is
1. 2pm 2. 3pm 1. unwell 2. working
3. 3.30pm 4. 4pm 3. unhappy 4. saving money
03. Listen to Lucy’s message abouta dinner party. 10. Listen to two friends talking.
What does she want to change? Whydidn’t the man call earlier?
She wants to change the He didn’t call earlier as he
1. place 2. menu 1. was driving 2. was working
3. time 4. day 3. was in a meeting 4. forgot
04. Listen to a hotel receptionist speaking to a customer. 11. Listen to a man talking about his brother.
Whatcan’t the customer do at the moment? Whydon’t they talk more often?
The customer can’t They don’t
1. check in 2. eat in the restaurant 1. have shared interests 2. like each other
3. collect his keys 4. go to his room 3. live near one another 4, like using the internet
05. Listen to an announcement. 12. Listen to a woman talking about her next holiday.
Why is the announcement being made? Wherewill she stay?
The announcementis to tell shoppers about She will stay at a(n)
1. closing times 2. an emergency 1. all-inclusive hotel 2. friend’s house
3. security 4. a scheduled test 3. bed and breakfast place 4. self-catering hotel
06. Listen to the advert on the radio for a local gym. 13. Listen to a woman talking about a play.
What is the advert for? Why won'tshe go to seethe play?
The advert is about She won’t goto see the play because
1. an open day 2. a membership discount 1. it’s sold out 2. her friends aren’t going
3. job vacancies 4. registration fees 3. she’s seen it before 4. she’s busy
Se ara Rea AREER RARER

Listening
14. Listen to a man talking to a workman. 20. Listen to two parents talking.
What does he want the workman to do? What is the problem with their son?
He wants the workman to Their son is always
1. paint the house 2. lay a carpet 1. in his room 2. on his phone
3. check a water pipe 4. tidy up the garden 3. playing computer games 4. watching TV
15. Listen to the man talking to a friend. 21. Listen to a passenger talking to an airportofficial.
What sport will he probably take up? Whatis the problem with the passenger’s passport?
He will probably take up 4 1. The passport has expired.
1. golf 2. football 2. The woman should have changed her passport photo.
3. basketball 4, swimming 3. The photo in the passportisn’t clear.
4, The passport has a damaged cover.
16. Listen to the conversation between twofriends.

Whydidn’t the man get the job? 22. Listen to an announcement on an aeroplane.
He didn’t get the job as he What should the passengers do?
1. was overqualified 2. was too old The passengers should
3. lacked some skills 4. had an attitude 1. put awaytheir luggage 2. await instructions
3. check the overhead lockers 4. fasten their seatbelts
17. Listen to a conversation between twocolleagues.

Whyis the boss not around? 23. Listen to two people talking at a bus stop.
The boss is not around as he is Why is the man taking the bus to work?
1. ill 2. at a conference He is taking the bus to work
3. having lunch 4. in a meeting 1. to avoid parking fees
2. to save time
3. to reduce pollution
18. Listen to a radio advert. 4, becausehis car is being repaired
What is the purpose of the advert?
The purposeof the advertis to
1. ask listeners’ opinions 24. Listen to a man talking about a theatrical performance.
2. sell a product Whydidn’t he goto see it?
3. recall a product He didn’t go to the performance as
4. adviselisteners 1. he was ill 2. it was sold out
3. the reviews were bad 4. he had no time
19. Listen to twofriends talking.

Whattypeofholiday is the woman planning? 25. Listen to a man talking about a book.
The woman is planning to go Whydoesn’t he like it?
1. ona cruise 2. backpacking He doesn’tlike the
3. touring 4. on a walking holiday 1. plot 2. subject
3. writing style 4. ending
laiTaecus In the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018), we read
Final Task question while the Final Task is different and contains two questions for one listening text.
listen to a teenager talking to her classmate about buying a presentfor their friend.
What two suggestions does her friend make?
Whatis her first suggestion? What is her second suggestion?

1. to give her something expensive 1. They should buy a present together.
2. to give her something useful 2. He asks his parents for some money.
_ 3. to give her something unusual 3. He makes a present.
Writing
01. You are a new member ofa theatre group. You have 5 messages from a member ofthe group.
Whatdo youlike to do in your free time?
What’s your favourite subject?
Who’s your bestfriend?
Whatare you planning to do next weekend?
Whatdo you usually do on a weekday?
02. You have just joined the theatre group. Fill in the form.
Write sentences.
Clayton Theatre Group

Please write about why you’d like acting in a play.
03. You havejust taken part in your first rehearsal for a play with the theatre group. You are talking to other members
of the cast in a chat room. Talk to them using sentences.
Belinda: Hi! Are you interested in any other art forms?
Tracy: Do you belong to any other clubs? What club would you like to be a member of?
Keith: Do you enjoy taking part in group activities?

04. You are a member ofthe theatre group. You receive this email from the secretary.
Dear Member,
Some of our members have said that they are interested in a theatre trip to London in July. Therefore, I have
checked the theatrelistings and I have found a musical that I think would appeal to everybody. It is called
"Summerin the City’ and is on 17th July. If you are interested in going, please let us know as soonas possible,
so that we can book the tickets and a coach.
Write an email to your friend. Write about whether you would like to attend and why it is/isn’t of interest to you.
Write an email to the secretary. Write about whether you would like to attend and why it is/isn’t of
interest to you.
APTIS for Teens This task is presentedin the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018).
| |
04.We are running a writing competition on our website. The theme this month is entertainment.
Entertainment plays an important role in the happiness ofall people.

ay IePee =
Preparation Unit @
(n) script(n) ommuter (n)

A kind ofillness of the The words that an actor A person who travels
body or mind. has to read and learn. b ck and forth to work.
mm
Make someone do sth.
. t (n) workforce (n) ma So Se figure (v)

Being very big or having a All the people that work assume (v) Think, believe.
big effect on something. in a place, industry, Believe something is true ig }
do company, country etc. even if you can’t be sure.
Choose the correct answerA, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
One... . of language learning | find difficult is understanding grammar.

A script B commuter C aspect D enormity
Mesias tee you didn’t mean to leave your mobile phone in mycar.
A drift B associate C found D assume
If you continue to work such .........0 hours, you will be ill.

Avast B excessive C swampy D radical
Andreafelt .............. to work long hours to impress her new boss.

Acompelled B colonised C occupied D toppled over
——————
Succeed in APTIS KEY WORDS
stumble upon (phr v) colonise (v) radical (adj) current (adj)

Find by chanceor find To claim control over a Involving dramatic or Of the present time.
unexpectedly. country or piece of land extreme changeor action. ! know that he didn’t have
| stumbled upon some old by sending people tolive We don’t need to make any work for a while but
photographs when | was there. radical changes to the I’m not sure whathis
cleaning my grandmother's The Spanish colonised system butit does need currentsituationis.
house. Peru in the 16century. to changeslightly.
irrational (adj)
associate (v) occupy(v) swampy(adj) Without reason or sensible
To connect twothings in Moveinto a place and live For ground that is very thought. /t was irrational
some way. We always there. The German army soft and wet. of her to move to America
associate Greece with occupied many countries Crocodiles like to live in without a job to go to.
long, hot summers. in the Second World War. swampyareas.
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cross the line (idiom)
drift (v) vast (adj) excessive (adj) Behavein a wrong or not
Movein an uncontrolled Extremely big. The Sahara Too much. socially acceptable way.
way. The broken boat is a vast desert that covers Excessive eating leads He was always a naughty
drifted out to sea. hundreds of kilometres. to weight gain. child but he crossed the
line whenhe stole the
jeans from the shop.
| 8. Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the words in the box below.
There are two wordsthat you do not needto use.
disorder flock workforce figure stumble upon current irrational cross the line
| that book that you’d been looking for. It was under the bed.
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We'll never getthis project finished on time with half the off sick.
A(n) of birds landed on the roof of my house.
The weather might benice butit’s going to rain in a couple of hours.
He’s never liked school but he really when he hit his teacher.
I it will take us about two hours to getto the airport from here tomorrow.
. enemaaaARENT
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A. You are going to read an article about a young man who got involvedin life of crime. For questions 1-7, choose from
the sections A-D. The sections may be chosen more than once.
Which paragraph
says when Tom knewthat he had to make a big change in his life?
NOYawNE
mentions someone forming an opinion without the facts?

describes how Tom physically changed an environment?
explains why Tom became involved in life of crime?
suggests that Tom’s parents didn’t help him enough?
explains what services are provided?
describes a surprising first impression?
Finding a wayoutof life of crime

(Jenny Bradley meets Tom Dickens, a reformed criminal)
A c
| wasn’t sure what to expect at my meeting with 23-year- old “| knew then that my current situation was terrible and
Tom Dickens but | assumed he would be a tough young man unacceptable.” Tom told me. “Every aspect of mylife needed
who might beslightly aggressive and notparticularly friendly. to be lookedat. | was intelligent enough to realise that there
An irrational thing to think, | know, as | had never even met was still an opportunity for me to turn mylife around. But|
him before, but| figured an ex-criminal was not going to be had to make some radical changes and | had to make them
the nicest of people. Notthat I’d met anyother criminals. It immediately. | felt compelled to make mylife have some
turns out that | couldn’t have been more wrong. | always value. | had a lot of time to think about what | could do and
associated young offenders with scruffy youths with a bad also how | had arrived at the place in my life that was such
attitude but | was pleasantly surprised to see a smart young a disaster. It was at around that time that | started to feel
man waiting for me at the arranged meeting place. On seeing angry that I’d had no support or guidance in my teenage
me, Tom stood up and shook my hand warmly. He had the years, so that’s when an idea came to me about what | could
biggest smile on his face; | instantly felt comfortable with do to make difference in the world.”
him and liked him.
D
“| was released from prison early, on good behaviour, and |
B reallyfelt like a new man. | went back to my hometown and
After leaving school Tom was unsuccessful in joining the walked the streets in a poorer area. Eventually | stumbled
workforce. He had not passed any exams at school and this, upon an emptyshop to occupy. It was a vast empty area so
combinedwith a problem ofexcessive drinking, led him into | had plenty of roomto turnit into an attractive youth centre.
a life of crime. At first, he wasn’t involved in anything too From there | founded The Positive Youth Centre. Weprovide
serious, but one day some men persuaded him totake part advice on all sorts of topics for young people and also set up
in a bank robbery. He had crossedthe line from a silly young activities for them to get them off the streets. I’m confident
man into a violent criminal. It was only when he was sent to that we have prevented many young people from making
prison that the enormity of what he had done hit him. the bad decisions | made and stopped them entering a life
of crime. | hope this makes up for the harm that | may have
caused in my younger days.”
B. Say if the statementsaretrue (T) or false (F).

1. Jenny Bradley knows manycriminals. T/F
2. Tom was shocked by the seriousness of his own actions. T/F
3. Tom was angry and aggressive when he was in prison. T/F
4. Tom was forced to live in an empty shop when he left prison. T/F
day oF-Teehaceley Sluis

C. For questions 1-4, read the text below and decide which answer(A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
(0) A.first B. early C. beginning D. primary
A disastrous day at the theatre

| decided that | wanted to be an actor at a(n) (0) early age after taking part in a school play. One (1)....... of acting that
| have alwaysloved is being on stage in front of hundreds of people. There is nothing| like more than looking out on
A(T) (2): sescancsie number ofseatsfull of expectant faces. On one particular night, everything was going well, and |, as
always, was full of confidence. However, maybe| was too confident. | walked across the stage not really looking
where | was going and accidently walked into a prop. It was a whole piece of a house on the stagethat (3) ..........6 ‘
There was a big bang as it landed on the floor and everyone went quiet. | was so embarrassed that| forgotall the
words that | had learned from the (4)............. . Not surprisingly, | was never offered work at that theatre again!
1. A. commuter B. disorder C. enormity D. aspect
2. A. irrational B. vast C. current D.radical
3. A. toppled over B. drifted C. colonised D. stumbled upon
4. A. flock B. workforce C. script D. disorder
D. For questions 1-4, read the text below and think of the word thatbest fits each gap. Use only one wordin each gap.
The exciting world of archaeology
The world of archaeology is seen by manyas a notparticularly exciting field of study. Those who have a degree
(0) in archaeology are often viewed as rather eccentric people who spend their time hoping theywill stumble
GD)cossscensrverewescesssevesnvces some buried treasure. However, archaeology is much more than that. It is associated
(2) ceeeceecsesecseeseceeeseees the writing and rewriting of history. It is also the basis for many Hollywood movies
VW we ae
wheredirectors cross the (3)... between reality and complete fantasy. This gives archaeology
a bad name in the serious world of academia but, on the other (4) ........cccccceeseeseseeees , it all helps to make
archaeology glamorous and romantic.
OM @ oo + O We
E. For questions 1-4, complete the second sentence sothat it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an
example (0).
Simonis so talented that he could become a professionalfootballer.
1. Although Gregfelt sick, he still went to work. DESPITE

GhOG WEN eisiscccenscesnsssriunsseesnrerennnenees sick.
2. | should have studied morein order to pass the exams. HAD

If .. ., [would have passed the exams.
3. It doesn’t matter what you say to him, you won’t be able to changehis mind. NO
You won't be ablé to Change his MINo.cswnmmomnnnaamenies to him.
4. He applied for a mortgage to buy the house. so

He applied for a MOrtgage ....cccccsceeeetsetseeeseteceeeteeeeeeeeees the house.
Grammar

Do not write on this question paper. The answerto question 0 is given as an example on your answer paper(A).
0. Where ___ you live? EXAMPLE 07. You really should ___ to the doctor. You’d befine by now,
A, have gone
B. are B. go
C. have C. be going
01. A: Are you going to Steve’s party? 08. You need ___ some fresh milk. That carton is out of date,
: , but | won’t know until Friday. A. to be bought
A. Possible B. buying
B. Possibly C. to buy
C. Possibility
09. | watched a really___ film last night.

02. ____is very interesting. A. excited
A. The English language B. excitement
B. English language C. exciting
C. An English language
10. Breakfast ____ between 7:30 and 10:00 a.m.

03. | didn’t know they wentto school together. in the hotel dining room.
He looks ___ than her. A. served
A. the youngest B. is served
B. much younger C. serves
C. very younger
11, | believe that in the future, people __ work fewer hours:

04. A: | don’tlike drinking coffee. than they do now.
B: Nor.. ah A. would
A. don’t B. will
B. like C. ought
C. do
12. Sandra ___ be so thin.

05. Wereally___ to do some work. A. didn’t use to
A. should B. isn’t used to
B. ought C. wasn’t
C. must
13. | wish you would try to get on _____ the neighbours.

06. Wecould have a holiday in Spain again, A.to
___| would really like to go toItaly. B. with
A. despite C. for
B. although
C. therefore
14. The staff meeting __on the tenth of May. 20. I can’t believe you let me ___ again.
A. holds You promised you would come!
B. is holding A.out
C. will be held B. off
C. down
15. You ___ have been rude to him.

He was only trying to help! 21. ____ feeling sick, she still went to work.
A.shouldn’t A. Despite
B. mustn’t B. Even though
C. couldn’t C. However
16. This is the ___ coach to Bristol. It doesn’t stop 22. If|____ more, | wouldn’t havefailed the exam.
on the way. A. study
A.directly B. had studied
B. direction C. would study
C. direct
23. ___ he says, | won’t believe him.

17. | have no idea what to do aboutthis problem. A.No matter what
Ineed____ help. B. Whichever
A. piece of C. However
B. the
C.some
24. You won’t ___ for the position if you don’t have
the correct qualifications.
18. Don’t come round tomorrow because !___ A. consider
all day. B. be considered
A.will be working C. be considering
B. have worked
C. did work
25. He took out a mortgage __ buy the house.
A. so that
19, A: | love going on long walks in the afternoon. B. therefore
B:___? Me too! C. in order to
A. Really
B. Exactly
C. Anyway
dl a.
_Grammar &Vocabula)——————
Vocabulary
(25 questions — 13 minute
s)
You needto write ali answers on your answer paper. Do not
write on this question paper.
01. Write the letter (4-J) of the word that is most
Write your answers (A-J) on your answer papersimila r in meaning to a wordonthe left (1-5). Use each
. You will not need five of the word word onceonly.
s (A-J). The answe
r to question 0 is
given on your answer paper as
an example (K).
0. easy A. intelligent
B. hopeful
1. happy C. terrible
D. handsome
2. quiet E. impolite
« F. glad
3. boring — G. complicated
4. clever H. inexpensive
=— I. silent
5. cheap J. dull
K. simple
02. Finish each sentence (6-10) using a wordfrom

the list (A-J). Use each word once only.
Write your answers (A-J) on your answer paper. You
will not needfive of the words (A-J).
6. Somethia ng you keep money in is a(n) A. workforce

: B. commuter
7. The people living in an area are a(n) . C. audience
D. community
8. A strong feeling is a(n) . E. suitcase
F. promise
9. Something youcarry clothes in is a(n) . G. wallet
H. sack
10. Someone whotravels to work every dayis a(n) : I. emotion
J. fee
03. Finish each senten

ce (11-15) using a word from the list (A-J). Use each word onceonly.
Write your answers (A-J) on your answer paper.
You will not need five of the words (A-J).
11. The actor read the when he rehearsed. A. station

B. safety
12. The system costs £99 including a twelve-month __ C. herd
.
D. guarantee
13. The ship sailed into E. briefcase
the *
F. script
14. Can you hang the clothesin the , please? G. wardrobe
15.A____ of birds flew acro H. comment
ss the sky. |. harbour
J. flock
Grammar &Vocabulary
04. Finish each sentence (16-20) using a word from the list (A-J). Use each word once only.
16. Would you__ me your car for the day? A. borrow

B. activate
17. Are you going to___ in the marathon? C. challenge
D. disturb
18. He was not allowed to___ law after the scandal. E. exercise
F. lend
19. You have to press the button to___ the machine. G. switch
H. practise
20. Please don’t me when I’m working. |. cancel
J. compete
05. Write the letter of the word onthe right (A-J) that is most often used with a word on the left (21-25).
Use each word
onceonly. Write your answers (A-J) on your answer paper. You will not need five of the words (A-J).
A. fear
21. behavioural
B. bargain
22. facial C. medication
D. gesture
23, armed E. robber
F. effect
24, irrational G. disorder
H. scientist
25. high |. expectations
J. expression
Reading (25 questions — 30 minutes)
01. Choose one word (A, B or C) for each space and write the letter on the answer paper.
The first one (0) is done for you as an example with the answer A marked on
your answer Paper.
0. B. eat C. drink
1. A. very B. some C. all
2. A.ask B. remember C. tell
3. A. closes B. opens C. works
4. A. garage B. petrol station C. car park
5. A. almost B. over C. around
Hi Dan,
Can you (0) 0... some things from the shops today?
Weneed (1) ......... bread and juice.
Did you (2) ......... to order the cake for Mum’sbirthday?
The bakery (3) .... .. at six o’clock today so make sure you aren’tlate.
I’ve got to get mycar repaired at the (4) ......... on my way home so| will be late.
| will see you at homeat(5)......... 7.30.
Love,
Samantha
02. Order the sentences (B-G) below to make a story. Write your answers on
the answer paper (Questions 6-11).
The first sentence of the story (A)is given for you on the answer paper as an
example.
The founder of WSPU

Example: A. Emmeline Pankhurst was born on 14 July 1858 in Moss Side, Mancheste
r.
B. In 1903, along with her daughters Sylvia and Christabel, she founded the
Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU).
When the war ended in 1918, women over the age of 30 who owned
property werefinally given the right to vote.
She decided that she wanted to do something to changethat situation.
The WSPU had been taking action for years, thus often being character
ised
as a radical party, in order to get their message heard beforetheyfinally did
it.
As she grewolder, Emmeline noticed that women were treated differently
to men, for example they weren’t allowed to vote.
Her family were very rich and her parents were both interested in politics.
Reading
Addiction to social media

Social networking addiction is sometimes used to (0) ......... to someone spending so Example (0): K - refer
much time using social media thatit interferes with other aspectsofdailylife. There’sno| A- argue
official medical recognition of social networking addiction as a(n) (12) ......... or disorder. B - subject
Still, behaviour associated with excessive use of social media has become the (13) ......... of| C- positive
much discussion and research. Addiction usually refers to compulsive behaviour that D - liking
leads to (14) ......... effects. In most addictions, people fee! compelled to do certain activ- : - created
ities so often that they become a harmful habit. But it’s hard to tell when a(n) (15) ......... - disease
for an activity becomes a dependency. Does spending three hours a day on the internet G - observed
mean you’re addicted to it? You could (16) ......... you werejust reading headline news or H - scientists
needed to stay current in your field for work, right? Plentyofclinicians have (17) wee | - negative
symptoms ofanxiety, depression and some psychological disorders in people who spend J - evidence
too much time online, but little hard (18)......... has been found proving that social media or K - refer
internet use caused the symptoms.
12. 13. 14, 15. 16. 17. 18.
APTIS for Teens This task is presented in the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued bythe British Council (2018). ]
03. Four people were interviewed for Getting Away From it All magazine about what they look for in a holiday.
The perfect holiday
Janet (female, 17 years old) Sharon (female, 16 years old)

| like lively resorts where | can go crazy at night and dancefor I'm very adventurous and very active like to travel in my
hours. | also love socialising and chatting to different people, own country and abroad to do extreme sports when I’m on
especially on holiday, because you meetpeople from all over holiday. | do water sports in the summer and other activities,
the world. On the other hand, during the day,I’m a sun wor- like rock climbing and abseiling; in the winter | do extreme
shipper and | don’t want to do anything energetic, apart from sports in the snow. Nothing stops me being out and aboutin
the odd dip in the sea. Also, | tend to just read a book on the the fresh air and pushing myself to the limit. | have had a few
beach or listen to music through my smartphone. I’d love to mishaps that have put me in hospital a couple of times but
try goingall-inclusive too, as it works out cheaper and you don’t that’s all part of the thrill, as far as I’m concerned.
have to make decisions about where you eat every night.
Andy (male, 14 years old) Barry (male, 15 years old)

My idea of a great holiday is seeing places and thingsof his- My favourite holidays are the ones where| volunteer to take
toric interest. | don’t necessarily mean museums, although | part in some kind of project to help people who arelessfor-
do like them,too. What| enjoy mostis old palaces and castles tunate than me. I’m dreaming of helping build schools in
and wandering around narrow streets in ancient cities. I’m South America and fresh water facilities in Africa. I’ve also
notreally a beach person,as| don’tlike tosit still for too long always wanted to teach English in some Eastern European
unless | have a good book to read. Butif I’m on holiday, you countries. Although people think this isn’t really a holiday,|
can guarantee it will be a guidebook so that | don’t miss any- really think it is because you get to go somewhere new and
thing importantor interesting. Before | go away, | look up my apart from doing somethinghelpful, you havea lot of fun too.
destination on the internet, too.
Who:
12. does research before their holiday?
13. enjoys meeting people?
14. has had an accident on holiday?
15. likes to be active at night but not during the day?
16. does work when theyare on holiday?
17. wantsto physically challenge themselves on holiday?
18. enjoys sightseeing?
GEG Late
There is one more heading than you need. The answer to paragraph 0 is given on the answer paper as an example (|).
The Discovery of Australia
0. Hundreds of years ago people in different parts of the world didn’t travel very far from home. Everywhere
they went, the world basically seemed flat. So they assumed that the world was indeedflat. Ancient Greek
astronomers, however, came to the conclusion that the world was a sphere; round like a tennis ball and
consisting of two halves, the northern and southern hemispheres.
19.In about 150 AD a Greek astronomer and mapmaker named Claudius Ptolemy believed that the earth had to
be balanced, or it would topple over. So he figured that there had to be a land, yet unknown to Europeans,
somewherebelowthe Indian Ocean to balancethe top half of the world that he lived in. So he drew in an
imaginary land on the bottom of his maps of the world. Over time this unknown land came to bereferred to
as the Unknown Southern Land.
20. For many centuries people in Europe werecertain that there was a land ‘down under’, but nobody knew how
to getto it. For over two hundred years, European explorers set across the seas looking for the Unknown
Southern Land. Many explorers keptsailing right past it, or bumped into it, but didn’t realise that they had
stumbled upon it. They expected to find vast quantities of gold and treasure there.
21. While the Europeans were searching for this unknownland, there were people alreadyliving there. These
people were the Aborigines, the first humans to arrive in Australia. They probably arrived on the Australian
continent around 50,000 years ago. Since humans had not invented canoes and boatsat this time,it is
uncertain as to how they crossed the ocean to Australia. It is most likely that they arrived here by accident,
carried on drifting debris, or even by a tsunami.
22.There is some evidence that fishermen and traders from Indonesia, India and China may havevisited
northern Australia for thousandsof years. This contact did not affect the Aboriginal way oflife. The Dingo,
the wild dog of Australia, may havefirst arrived in Australia about 5,000 years ago during such visits. These
early visitors never recorded their visits, or had any knowledgeof the vastness of Australia. They thoughtit
was just another one of the manyislands in the area.
23.In 1600 a small Dutch sailing ship named The Duyfken, captained by Willem Janszoon,set sail from Banten,in
Indonesia, in search of new trading opportunities. On 26 February 1606, they anchored off the Pennefather
River in the Gulf of Carpentaria and wentashore. They found the land swampyand the people there unfriendly.
Janszoon, however, didn’t realise he had discovered Australia. He thought the land was part ofthe island of
New Guinea whichis further to the north.
24.In 1770 an expedition from England, lead by Lieutenant James Cook, sailed to the south Pacific on board
the sailing ship Endeavour. Captain Cook had secret orders from the British Admiralty to find the southern
continent. This expedition landed on the east coast of Australia on the 29th of April 1770. Cook first called
this place Stingray Bay, then he changed it to Botanist Bay and finally called it Botany Bay because ofall the
strange and unusual plants there.
25.He namedthis new land New Wales and then changed it to New South Wales. He claimedthe land for Britain
even thoughthe land was already occupied by the Aborigines. Cook had no idea of the enormity of his discovery
or that it was actually an island - a whole continentin fact, 32 times larger than Britain itself. Captain Cook was
also the first European tovisit the Great Barrier Reef. Actually, he ran into it and damagedhis ship pretty badly.
He had to spend seven weeksrepairing his ship. The British returned, in 1778, to colonise this new land they
claimed they had discovered. The Unknown Southern Land is knowntodayas Australia.
Headings |
A. Early visits to an unnamed ‘island’ _
B. The first Europeans to land on Australia 20.
C. The search is on 21.
D. Declaring ownership of the new continent i —
E. A place full of wonderful vegetation _—
F. The first drawing of Australia 23.
G. Dangerous animals and exotic flowers 24.
H. The first Australians ~~
| 25.
|. Introduction (Example)
L
Listening
Listening
(25 questions)
twice. Write your answers on the question paper. You will havefive minutes at the end of the
0. Gini was going to the cinema with Billy tonight. 07. Listen to a woman talking to a shop assistant in a shop.
Why can’t Gini go to the cinema? Whatcoatdoes she want to buy?
Gini can’t go becauseshe is She wantsa coat thatis
1. tired 2. bored 1. fashionable 2. warm
4. sick 3. waterproof 4. expensive
01. Jenny’s appointment at the hospital has changed. 08. Listen to a man talking about his garden.
What time is the new appointment? Whatis he going to change?
Her new appointment is at He is going to
1.11am 2.11.30 am 1. plant some trees 2. buy some flowers
3. 1pm 4. 2.30 pm 3. remove the grass 4. fix the shed
02. Steve calls his friend Petra to ask her how to get 09. Listen to the announcement.
to her house. How should he go to her house? Whatis on special offer?
Petra says he should go there Today’s half price offer is for
1. on foot 2. by bus 1. fruit 2. meat
3. by train 4. bytaxi 3. fish 4. vegetables
03. Sandra leaves you a message abouther dog. 10. Mark calls his colleague.
Whatdoes her dog sometimes eat? What time is the taxi coming?
Her dog sometimes eats The taxi will be at the office at
1. shoes 2. books 1, 12.00 2.12.30
3. hats 4. toys 3. 1.30 4. 2.00
Mariocalls you to tell you that the time of the meeting - Twofriends are talking about an exam.
has changed. Whattime will the meeting start? What made the exam sodifficult?
The meeting will start at It wasdifficult because
1. eight 2. nine 1. the room was cold 2. the room was noisy
3. ten 4, eleven 3. the questions were hard 4. they were too nervous
0s. Tim leaveshis friend Agnes a message. a2: Listen to the announcement.
Whatdid he forget? Whathas caused a problem with the train?
He forgot his The train is late because
1. phone 2. bag 1. the summer period is busy 2. there is no driver
3. gloves 4. scarf 3. the train has broken down 4. it is too hot today
06. Listen to two friends planning their weekend. 13: Listen to the recorded message about a new
What are they going to do? restaurant. Who is the new restaurantfor?
They are going to The new restaurant is for people who
1. go for a bike ride 2. play football 1. don’t eat meat
3. go swimming 4. go to the beach 2. like spicy food
3. need a family-friendly restaurant
4. enjoy a quick lunch
14. Listen to the announcement about a summer fete. 20. Listen to the message. Why does Peter call Sally?
Whattime will the dog showstart? He wants to
The dog showwill start at 1. complain 2. apologise
1, 10.00 2. 10.30 3. warn her 4. offer her something
3.11.00 4.11.45
. Listen to a message about a job.

15. Listen to the recorded information. When do they want Joe to start work?
Which film is on in the morning? They wantJoe to start on the
The morningfilm is 1,2nd 2. 10th
1. Dogs on Holiday 2. Lost in the Wild 3. 14th 4, 22nd
3. Space Wars 4. Death at Sea
. Listen to the message. What is Mrs Dobson’s phone

16. Listen to the twofriendstalking. number? Mrs Dobson’s phone number is
Wherewill they have lunch? 1.0712 256218
They will have lunch at 2.0712 257218
1. the park 2. the gallery 3.0712 256812
3. the museum 4. the shopping centre 4. 0712 256681
17. Listen to two neighbourstalking. . Listen to a husband and wife. What do they decide to
What does Todd advise Shawn to do about his car? buy their son as a present? Theywill buy him
Shawn should 1.a camera 2. clothes
1. fix it himself 2. get a mechanic tofix it 3.a tablet 4. a laptop
3. sell it 4. give it away
. Listen to Tanya talking about Pedro. Why is Pedro

18. Listen to a man telling a friend about an accident. unsuitable for the job? Pedro does not have
Wheredid the accident happen? 1. enough courage
The accident happened 2. relevant experience
1. ona plane 2. ona train 3. enough enthusiasm
3. in acar 4. ona bus 4, the qualifications needed
19. Listen to the news announcement abouta fire. . Listen to the conversation. Why hasn’tJulia finished
Wheredid the fire happen? her report? She hasn’t finished it because
The fire happened in a 1. she had other things to do
1. shop 2. train station 2. she was ill
3. house 4. hotel 3. her laptop was broken
4. she had forgot about the report
Final Task
Listen to a girl talking to her neighbour about her holiday.
Whattwopieces of advice does the neighbour give her?
Whatis his first piece of advice? What is his second piece of advice?
si smell i crt
1, to use sunscreen 1. to have some lessons before she goes

2. to wear designer clothes 2. to have lessons when she gets there
3. to buy her own skis 3. not to worry about having lessons
Writing
01. You have joined an online food club. You have 5 messages from a member ofthe club.
Wheredo youlive?
Whatdo you do to stay healthy?
What are your hobbies?
Do you surf the net?
Whatfood do you like?
02. You are a new member ofthe foodclub. Fill in the form.
Write sentences.
Use 20-30 words. You have seven minutes to do this.
Global Food Club

Please write some reasons why teenagers aren’t making healthy food choices.
03. You are a member ofa food club. You are talking to some membersin the club chat room.
Use 30-40 words per answer. You have ten minutesto dothis.
David: Hi! Welcome to the club. Can you tell us about one of the best meals you have ever had?
Pavlos: Hi! Whatwas the first meal you remember cooking?
Tina: Have youever eaten anything you didn’tlike at all?

es
Writing eal
04, You are a member of a food club. You received this e-mail from the club.
| Dear member,
Wearewriting to invite you to a TV studio recording of a celebrity chef whowill be giving a demonstration of cake
making. We are arranging a trip to the studio by coach. After the show, we will be going to a famous restaurantin
the city for a three-course meal. Places for the trip are limited. If you would like to reserve a place, please contact
the club secretary.
Write an e-mail to the secretary of the club. Write about your feelings and what you are planning to do.
Write 120-150 words. You have 20 minutes to do this.
APTIS for Teens This task is presented in the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018).
04. Weare running a writing competition on our website. The theme this monthis food.
Write your essay in responseto this statement:
Learning to cook is an importantlife skill.
Rememberto include an introduction and conclusion.

UCCEEDin
ais
Speaking
: Section
Practice Tests 1-6
Speaking (Four parts — 12 minutes)
In the actualtest, there will be a recording that gives you yourinstructions. Your instructions will also appearin writing to help you.
01. Part One. In this part, I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your interests. You will have 30 seconds
to reply to each question. Begin speaking when you hear this sound [beep].
Q1: Please tell me about your best friend.
Q2: Whatdo you like to do during Christmas holidays?
Q3: Tell me about what you did last weekend.
02. Part Two.In this part, I’m going to ask you to describe what is happening in a picture. Then | will ask you two questions
about it. You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound [beep]. Make sure you
answer asfully as possible. Describe this picture.
° Tell me about a time you went

out to eat with friends or family.
© Do you think that people should

prefer home-cooked meals to
eating out?
03, Part Three. In this part I’m going to ask you to look at the pictures, then ask you two questions. You will have 45 seconds
for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound [beep]. Make sure you answer as fully as possible.
* Where do people go toseethesedifferent animals?

® Which of these animals would be moredifficult to see? Why?
04. Part Four. Look at the picture and answer the questions below. You will have 60 seconds to think about your answers
before you start speaking.
¢ Tell me about a time when you wenton holiday.

¢ Did you enjoy yourself?
° What are some of the ways of passing the time when you are on holiday?
You now have two minutesto talk.
APTIS for Teens | This task is presentedin the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018). |
04. Look at the poster. You have prepared this poster with your group. You are now going to presentit to your class.
You will have 90 seconds to think about your answers before you start speaking. You will have two minutes to give
your presentation. Don’t just repeat the words on the poster. You should use your own wordsto describe the
information on the poster. Makeyour presentation as interesting and informative for your classmatesas possible.
Best place to stay: Activities for all the family:

* self-catering villa * swimming
* hotel with all facilities * nice walks
* campsite - in nature * sightseeing
Travel:
* car - if someonelikes driving
* plane - if you want to go fast
i * train - in order to relax
' Best time to go:
: * summer - good weather
* winter break / skiing
* long weekend
»aking (Four parts — 12 minutes)
In the actualtest, there will be a recording that gives you yourinstructions. Your instructionswill also appearin writing to help you.
| 01. Part One.In this part, I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your interests. You will have 30 seconds
Q1: Please tell me about your family.
Whatdo you like to do on your birthday?
3: Please tell me about your hometownor city.
02. Part Two.In this part, I’m going to ask you to describe whatis happening in a picture. Then | will ask you two questions
aboutit. You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound [beep]. Make sure you
answer as fully as possible. Describe this picture.
Tell me about a time you went on

a tour around a city.
¢ Do you think going on organised

tours are better than travelling on
your own?
03. Part Three.In this part I’m going to ask you to look at the pictures, then ask you two questions. You will have 45 seconds
a 7. —w &
e Where do people go to have these types of food?

¢ Which of these meals would be more healthy to choose? Why?
—Speaking
¢ Tell me about a time when you wereout with your friends. Did you have fun?
° What are some of the waysof passing the time when you arewith friends?
You now have two minutes to talk. |
Late | This task is presentedin the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued by the British Council (2018). |
04. Look at the poster. You have preparedthis poster with your group. You are nowgoingto presentit to your class.
You will have 90 seconds to think about your answersbefore you start speaking. You will have two minutes to give
your presentation. Don’t just repeat the words on the poster. You should use your own words to describe the
information on the poster. Make your presentation as interesting and informative for your classmatesas possible.
Food and Diet
‘Eat the right food: Special occasions:

' * morefruit and vegetables * go to a restaurant
: * less fast food/junk food * have a barbeque ;
: * eat regularly/not too much * go ona picnic ;
Buying food:
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j i * go to the supermarket
: * grow your own
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* parents teach children
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° Tell me whatis your favourite type of exercise.

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© Wheredo people gofor these typesof holiday?

© Whichof these types of holiday would be morerelaxing? Why?
¢ Tell me about a time when you wentto a concert or music festival.

e Was it a memorable experience?
° Why do people prefer going to concertsorfestivals rather than listening to music at home?
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04. Look at the poster. You have prepared this poster with your group. You are now going to presentit to your class.
You will have 90 seconds to think about your answers before you start speaking. You will have two minutes to give
your presentation. Don’t just repeat the words on the poster. You should use your own wordsto describe the
information on the poster, Make your presentation as interesting and informative for your classmates as possible.
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+ cheap or expensive
> easy to get there
+ time of day
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» relax
+ forget problems
+ be sociable
- hobbies
+ go out / go to the cinema/theatre
+ coffee and a chat
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1. Part One.In this part, I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your interests. You will have 30 seconds
Q1: How often do you meetup with friends?
22: Would you ever live abroad?
Q3: Tell me about a place you like to go often.
2. Part Two. In this part, I’m going to ask you to describe whatis happeningin a picture. Then | will ask you two questions
about it. You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound [beep]. Make sure you
answer as fully as possible. Describe this picture. |
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° Tell me about what kind of books you like to read.

* Do you think it is important to read books? Why/Whynot?
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¢ Whatkind of people choose these forms of entertainment?

° Which of these types of entertainment would cost more? Why?
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* Tell me about a time you saw streetprotest.

° Howdid you feel aboutit?
° Why do people go on protests?
You now have two minutestotalk.
APTIS for Teens | This task is presented in the Official Candidate Guide for Aptis for Teens, issued
by the British Council (2018).
04. Look at the poster. You have prepared this poster with your group. You
are nowgoing to presentit to your class.
You will have 90 seconds to think about your answers before youstart speaking.
You will have two minutesto give
your presentation. Don’t just repeat the words on the poster. You should use your
own words to describe the
information on the poster. Make your presentation as interesting and informati
ve for your classmates as possible.
: Reasons to be active:
- better physical health
- relieves stress
+ fun to do
Things to avoid:
~ too much time on computer
- TV - couch potato
sleeping too much
| Activities for all the family:

- swimming
* nice walks Getting organised:
- playing a sport + plan your activities
- book a class/personal trainer
join a club/gym
Speaking (Four parts — 12 minutes)
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01. Part One.In this part,I’m going to ask you three short questions about yourself and your interests. You will have 30 seconds
Qi: Do you enjoy reading?
ow importantis social media to you?
Q3: Tell me something about your school/work.
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aboutit. You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking when you hear this sound [beep]. Make sure you
answer as fully as possible. Describe this picture.
Tell me about some activities you like to do.

* Do you think it is importantfor families to spend time together? Why/Whynot?
03. Part Three. In this part I’m going to ask you to look at the pictures, then ask you two questions. You will have 45 seconds
e Whatkind of people prefer working in these ways?

© Which wayis more enjoyable? Why?
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* Tell me about a time when you wenttoa circus or zoo.

° How would you describe the experience?
* Whydo people like to go to zoosor circuses?
You now have two minutes totalk.
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04. Look at the poster. You have prepared this poster with your group. You are nowgoingto presentit to your class.
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your presentation, Don’t just repeat the words onthe poster. You should use your own wordsto describe the
information on the poster. Make your presentation as interesting and informative for your classmates as possible.
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| + school/college/university * museums/galleries
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Dear secretary, |
Sample Answers Thank you for the email. | will definitely be coming to the
meeting on Saturdayas | think it’s a great idea for members
of the club to go on trips together.
for the Writing & Speaking Tasks
| think it would be really interesting thing to do if we went
to some cities abroad, too. I’m quite happy to drive in other
countriesif we hire a minibus. Of course it would be fun to
Test 1 visit some places that aren’t too far away, as well. We could
even do some half-daytrips.
WRITING Thereis lots of information on the internet, so we could all re-
search different places and make suggestions. We should also
Page 18 work out how expensive each trip would be,too. | look for-
01 ward to seeing you all on Saturday so that we can discuss ev-
erybody’s ideas.
I’m a student. I’m studying English and Geography.
Last weekend | went shopping and then | went to the cinema. Jenny Bateman
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My favourite place is London because there are so many
things to see and do.
Todayit’s sunny and quite warm.
| like American rock and pop music. 04 Aptis for Teens option
Having a holiday abroadis a better experience than travelling
within your own country.
02 | believe it is true to say that both holidaying abroad and in
your own country have advantages and disadvantages. A lot
Over the last two years | have travelled quite a lot around
of your experience depends on who you are, what you enjoy
Europebytrain. | went through France, Germany,Italy and
and where you go.
Spain. | liked Spain most, because the weather was good.
First ofall, let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages of
having a holiday in your own country. When you stay in your
03 own country you usually have a goodidea of whatto expect.
You speak the same language as everyone else, so you don’t
Hi Andrew. have any problem communicating with people. On the other
hand, this can be a bit boring because you don’t have any ad-
The first time | travelled somewhere was on school trip to ventures.
France when | was 13. We wenttoParis for five days and we
stayedin a really big hotel. | enjoyed sightseeing in Paris but If you decide to go on foreign holiday, most of your normal
| was a bit homesick, so | was quite happy when | went back everyday things are different. First of all, the environment
home. around you maybe strange. The buildings may look different
and the same goes for the countryside too. Also the weather
Hello John. | prefer travelling in the summer when | go on may notbe like it is in your country. That can be exciting be-
holiday to different Greek islands. The islands are my favourite cause you don’t know whatyou are going to learn and who
place to go because every one ofthem is different. Theyall you are going to meet. If you have problems on holiday and
have beautiful clean sea and beaches and really like eating you are abroad then it is moredifficult to solve them, so you
in the restaurantsat night. should be careful what you do.
To sum up,it doesn’t really matter where you go on holidayif
Hi Sharon. In the future | would like to visit New York. | think you are with people you like and love. You can always have a
it must be one ofthe most excitingcities in the world. | have good time whether you are in your own country or abroad.
seen all the famousplaces, like the Empire State Building and Every place offers something good.
the Statue ofLibertyin lots offilms. Also it has amazing shops
and restaurants.
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My best friend is called Cathy. We have known each other
Hi Ben since we were eleven. We metat school and have been
friends ever since. She is always there for me and welike
I guess you got the email from the travel club, too. I’m going
to the meeting because| think it’s a great idea. There are so doing the same things.
Manyplaces that | wanttovisit and it will be more fun if During the Christmas holidays| like to spend time with my
there iS a group ofus. | don’t knowif they are thinking about | family. We eat a lot and talk to each other. Wealso play online
trips abroad, too. | hopeso. Are you going to the meeting? games and watch a lotoffilms. | really like having the time to
We could go together. be with my family as weare all so busy usually.
Last weekend | cleaned the house and did the shopping on
Jenny
Saturday. On Sunday| visited my cousin and we had lunch to-
—— gether. In the evening | relaxed at home.
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02 holiday, which would haveto be in the winter. Or maybe you
In this picture | can see six people. | think they must be a fam- just want to go away somewherefor a few days, which you
ily with a young married couple and their two children and could do any time ofthe year.
two grandparents. They must be in a nice restaurant as they
are sitting at a table that has a lot of food on it and glasses of There arelotsofdifferent kinds of holiday, so you have to talk
red wine. They seem to be very happy and having a lovely to your family and find out what they enjoy doing. Do they
time as theyareall smiling. Perhaps they are celebrating a like being active, playing sports, going sightseeing, or do they
special occasion. just want to relax and maybe sit on a beachall day?
The last time | went out with a group offriends it was my Finally, you have to consider how you will get to your holiday
friend John’s birthday. We wentfor a pizzain a really nice destination. If it’s far away you might havetofly; in caseit is a
Italian restaurant. | ate so much food. We wentfor a walk bit closer you mighttake the train, or even drive. Some peo-
after and then for a coffee. It was a great evening. ple don’t like flying or driving,so it’s important to think about
how you will travel.
I think it’s good to eat home-cooked meals and it’s important
that everyone knowshowto cook. However, if you eat out To sum up, we can understand that planning a holiday is quite
you get a big choice of meals and there is no washing up to do complicated and you should think about the whole family and
afterwards. Also it’s nice for people to eat outif it’s a special whattheywill like.
occasion.
03
If you want to see sheep somewhereall you need todo is to
Test 2
go out into the countryside. They are not unusual animals, so WRITING
it shouldn’t be very difficult for anyone to see a sheep. On the
other hand, if you wantedto see a tiger, you would have to go Page 34
to a zoo, or maybe on safari, somewhere. It’s not difficult to
go to a zoo but it would be really difficult to see a tiger in its 01
natural environment. Also tigers are endangered animals, so I’m a student. | go to high school in Bilbao.
there are fewer of them nowadays. The last place | went on holiday was Venice,in Italy.
Myfavourite foodis fish, with salad and fresh bread.
I’m feeling very well today.
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My favourite films are usually funny ones because | like to
04 laugh.
| really enjoyed my summer holiday last year. | went to
Barcelona with myfamily. | didn’t think | would enjoy it be- 02
cause we usually havea villa by the sea somewhere. We
stayed in a huge hotel which was really nice. The room had a | have been learningto play the guitar for the last three years
great view of the city and a big swimming pool. | was sur- so 1am quite good now.|’d like to learn howto play the piano
prised by how much | enjoyed sightseeing and | tried lots of in the future.
lovely Spanish food. In the evening, we had lots of fun, too. |
really enjoyed everything about the holiday.
When you are on holiday you have time to relax and be with 03
people that you can have fun with. It might be your family or
it could be friends. You can go swimming and play beach Hi Andrew,
games, or do water sports. This can be a good opportunity to Thefirst time | heard live music was when | went to see a
learn a new sportor activity. Also, you can try different food band called The Script in concert. It was really exciting as
and drinks. Especially if you go to another country because there were so many people there and everyone was singing
there will be lots of food that you may not have seen before, and dancing. | know the words to all of their songs, so | was
or even heard of. You might wantto go sightseeingor visit fa-
singing, too.
mous places or museums or art galleries. Sometimes there
are very old and beautiful buildings to explore. You can have a
long walk in a beautiful area in the countryside, through a for-
est or by the sea.
Hi John,
| like lots of different kinds of music but | guess my favourite
04 Aptis for Teens option is pop songs; especially love songs. | like Lady Gaga and
Today I’m going to talk about what makes the perfect family Madonna. | also like to listen to songs that | can learn new
holiday. First of all, you need to think about where you’re English words from.
going to stay. There’s a wide choice of accommodation on
offer. If you are with your family or a lot of people, then villa
is a good choice. Many people like to stay in a hotel where ev- Hi Sharon,
erything you need is available. As a contrast to this, some
Yes | do have a quite large music collection. Unlike my friends |
people like to go campingand live in a tent because this
still buy CDs because| like to look at the words to the songs
makes them feel closer to nature.
and the photos that come with them. | quite often listen to
songs online before | buy a CD though. Audio streaming is fun
You also need to decide whattime of year you’re going away.
but sometimesthe internet connection is not very good.
Now,if you want a beach holiday then obviously you need to
go in the summer but you mightalso be interested in a skiing
i|
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Hi Susan, 01
Guess what, | got an email from my music club and There are five people in my family, my parents my twosisters
we have been invited to London tosee that group that and me. Weall live together in a house quite close to here.
we weregoing to see together.It’s one oftheir practice On mybirthday, | usually have a party with all my friends. If it
sessions, not an actual concert but| betit will be great. | is a weekend we might go somewhere on day trip butif it is
I’m definitely going to go if they manageto arrange trip. a school day wejust get together at my house.
Speak to you soon, My hometown is very beautiful. It has a few old buildings but
most of them are quite modern. We have a park and a lot of
George
interesting shops, cafes and restaurants.
02
In this picture | can see five people on the top of a bus. They
are all in their early twenties and | think they must be a group
Dear secretary,
offriends on holiday. They are probably on a tour bus seeing
Thank you for the email. | would love to go and see the band all the famous sights. The girl in the front is holding a map. It
do a practice session in London. | knowit’s not the same as is a hot summer day as they are wearing summer clothes and
seeing them in concert but | think it would be even better as sunglasses. As theyare all smiling | think they must be having
there would only be a few of us and we would probably get a good time.
the chance to meet them. That would be amazing! | doubt
if many people get such a good opportunity. Please put my | once went on tour of London, on top of a big red London
name on the list of people that would like to go. bus. The tour was really interesting as you could listen to a
recording that gave you lots of information about the places
Do you know how muchthe minibus will cost and how can
that we could see from the bus. | especially liked it when we
wepayfor it? Which day will we go on and whattime will
could see the river Thames and we wentover some ofthe fa-
wehaveto leave? I’m really excited about this trip. mous bridges. | think my favourite building was the Tower of
See you at the next meeting.
London. It looked very old. | also liked the Palace of Westminster;
it’s a very impressive building.
Best wishes,
George Anderson | think if you do not know place very well it is better to go on
an organisedtour.First of all, you get to see all the famous
places so that you don’t miss anything important. As well as
that, you won’tgetlost and it isn’t as tiring as trying to go ev-
04 Aptis for Teens option erywhere on your own. Also you can ask questions about the
things that you see which is very interesting.
All children should be taught about music and how to learn
a musical instrument.
03
| think in the first picture we can see different types of food
| believe that having the opportunity to learn about music and
that you might eat for breakfast, so | think this might be in a
how to play a musical instrument is wonderful. Music is like a
hotel. There is a lot of food to choose from. The second pic-
language that everyone from all over the world can under-
ture seems to show whatlookslike fried chicken, so this must
stand and that is whyit is so important, as well as popular.
be in a restaurant or a fast food place. | believe that the
When a child learns about music they learn how music can
healthier food is in the first picture because the foodis not
help someone to communicate.
fried. There is fresh fruit and juice and breakfast cereal. The
bread isn’t very healthy so you shouldn’t eat too much ofit.
Through music people send a message to the world and they
Although chicken is generally a healthy food, this chicken has
can talk about their feelings. Sometimes people find this hard
been fried soit is not really a healthy option.
to do byjust talking to someone but music makesit easier.
Another thing that music can offer to children is a chance to
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be creative in a fun way. They can achieve somethingby learn-
ing an instrument. This is important, especially for children 04
who find it difficult to pass exams at school, or children who A few weeksago | had the perfect day out with myfriends. We
maybe shy and so don’t have manyfriends. Music brings wentto the beach in the morning becauseit was a very hot day.
people together, no matter who they are or where they come Weswam in the sea and played beach volleyball, which was
from. great fun. Then we had a picnic on the beach. In the afternoon,
wewentto the cinema to see a funnyfilm and we ended the
Another thing that children can gain from learning music is day by having pizza and a drink. The whole day was fun.
they can be taughtdifferent types of music that they may not The best thing about spending time with your friends is that
have ever had the chanceto hear of. They can learn about you can relax and forget all your problems. Sometimes it’s
classical music, opera, jazz, blues, folk, rock, pop and also nice to go somewhere and explore a new place. Some other
more modern music, such as rap, house or R&B. From this times you might choose to stay in your hometown and go for
they also learn about history and aboutdifferent cultures. a walk or have a drink in a cafe. If the weather is goodit can
To sum up, | would argue that music is very valuable to young be fun to play a sportbut if it’s raining it’s nice to go indoors,
People. It should be taughttoall children to show them a like a cinema. Other times you might decide to stay at home
world that is different to that of their other school subject. and listen to music or play interactive online games with your
friends and have a chat.
04 Aptis for Teens option Hello Jasmine,
Today I’m going to talk about food and drink. This is a subject I’ve never been on an exchangetrip but now that I’m better at |
that we don’t think about much butit is very important to every- speaking the language | would like to, because it would be a
one as the foodthat weeathas a big effect on us and our body. good opportunity to improve lot. Also, | think | would make
First ofall, it’s important to eat the right kind of food in order some new friends.
to stay fit and healthy. We should all eat a lot of fresh fruit
and vegetables instead of junk food and fast food. This food Page 51
should be eaten regularly during the day,so it is good to have
breakfast, lunch and dinner. This way you don’t feel hungry or 04
tired.
Hi Daniel,
The second thing that | believe is important is that everyone
should learn how to cook. You don’t have to be as good as a | think | might go to the social event from my language course.
professional chef but you should be able to make yourself a It would be nice to see everyone in my class away from
basic meal. | believe that all parents should teach their chil- college and they usually go to see a film. After the film they
dren this. are planning to go for a drink so | will get the chanceto talk to
thatgirl that| like.
Having a dinner party in your housefor friends and family is
a good way to show everyone what a great cook you are and Speak to you soon,
it’s lots of fun. This works really well if it is a special occasion,
Bobby
like a party. Of course, you might wantto go to a restaurant
or have a barbecue tocelebrate.
Finally, we should all think carefully about where we buy our Hello Mr Jones,
food. It’s a good thing to buy locally, if you can, or from a
street market. You can buy from small businesses to support Thank you for your email. | would really like to go to the social
them instead of getting everything from a large supermarket. event that you are organising. | like going to the cinema very
To sum up, we should understand that food is what keeps us muchand it will be interesting to see how much | can under-
alive and if we eat the wrong food regularly we will be very stand if the film is in English without subtitles. I’ve never tried
unhealthy and may even getseriously ill. to do that before. As well as thatit will be really nice to go out
for a drink with the rest of my classmatesafter the film and
talk about what we have seen. We don’t get the chance to
have a chat during the lessons because weareall working so
Test 3 hard. Please put my name on thelist of interested students.
See youin class on Friday,
WRITING Bobby
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01 04 Aptis for Teens option
| work as a receptionist in a hotel. Everyone should learn a second language.
| prefer to spend time with friends so that we can havea chat.
| believe that everyone should learn a second languageif they
| speak two languages; French and English.
have the opportunity. There are many reasons why| believe
| only like studyingif it is a subject | enjoy.
this is true and | will try to explain why| think so.
First of all, we live in a world that is becoming smaller, ina
way, as modern transport has made travel easy and the inter-
02 net means that we can communicate easily with people in
countries all over the world. As English is the main language
| believe it is very important to learn another language as used on the internet, more and more people arelearning it.
it will help you get a better job and makeit easier for you Secondly,if you can speak more than one language you are
if you travel abroad. able to study or work abroad. If you do this your language
skills will improve greatly and you will become part of the
local community more quickly and makelots of new friends.
03 Even if you don’tlive in a foreign country you will get a better
job if you speak more than one languageas you will be able to
Hi Tina, talk to people on the phone or on an app like Skype or
| do feel a little bit shy but then | remember that we are WhatsApp about workprojects.
all learning another language, so we are all in the same Finally, when you learn another country’s language you natu-
situation. Sometimes| say sorry when | know | have made rally start to learn about and understand that countryand its
a mistake but everyone is very friendly, anyway. people, customs and culture. This is very important because
then you stop just understanding the environment that you
grew up in. You will have morelife experiences and you'll be
Hi Leo, better at coping in different situations.
yes it was a great lesson. | liked it when we workedin pairs
In conclusion, | would say that learning a second language has
and had to pretend we were complaining about something.
onlypositive effects on a person’slife and therefore everyone
That was very funny.
should try to do it.
SPEAKING cost, as some leisure activities, such as going to the theatre or
to a concert, can be very expensive. Also we mustn’t forget
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how weare going to get to the place and return home again.
01 Can we use public transport, or even better is it in walking dis-
When | getthe time to relax | like to read a book or listen to tance? Finally, | would like to say that having leisure time is
music. Sometimes | chat to my friends on social media or | very important because if you work all the time and you don’t
play games on my smart phone. get a chance to relax, you will be very tired and unhappy and
My godmother is very important because she has been there you won’t get the chance to be sociable and have fun with
for me all mylife. She has always talked to me about all my other people.
decisions and she always gives very good advice to everyone.
| love her very much.
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If it is a special occasion, | usually go out to a restaurant with
myfamily or friends. Then we eat good food and chat to each WRITING
other and we generally have a great time.
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02 01
In this picture | can see four people working out in a gym.
There are two men and two women. Theyareall running on | live about a twenty-minute walk from here.
running machines and they’re wearing special sports clothes Last weekend | wentto Seville for three days with my family.
and trainers. It looks like they are running quite fast. They are | like to play football and | enjoy watching rugby.
also looking at the view out of the window in front of them. | exercise nearly every day.
Myfavourite type of exercise is swimming, especially in the Weusually go to our favourite cafe.
summer when | can swim in the sea. | enjoy swimming with
friends most, because then it is more fun. 02
I think everyone should exercise if they are physically able to, I’m hoping to getfitter and stronger nowthat I’ve joined the
because it keeps you strong and healthy.It also helps you to sports club. | also hope that| will feel less stressed and make
relax and deal with stress. It doesn’t matter what age you are; some newfriends.
exercise is good for you but you shouldn’t do anything that
might injure your body. 03
03 Hi Julie,
In the first picture | can see a sandy beach with hotels near it.
It is quite busy with people sunbathing and swimmingin the it’s nice to meetyou. | like most typesof exercise, especially in ,
sea. It looks like there are lots of couples and families, so it the gym. I’m not keen on running though, especially outside.
will be in a popular holiday resort somewhere. Maybeitis in | also love swimming.
the Mediterranean. In the second picture there are two peo-
ple, a couple in a swimming pool. This must be either a pri- Hello Toby,
vate pool, or in a very expensive hotel. It seems like a very
peaceful place compared to the first picture. | think the sec- | enjoy team sports most. | prefer football, because all the
ond place would be much morerelaxing as there aren’t many players in a team work together to achieve something and
people there and it seems very quiet. it’s much morefun. | do enjoy working out at the gym on my
own, however.
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04 Hi Keith,
| went to a concert last week. It was an American singer called
| think all sport can potentially be dangerous if you aren’t
Beth Hart. She also had a band of four musicians with her.It careful. Accidents can happen at anytime. Luckily, I’ve never
was in a big concert hall but we werein the front row so we
been injured.
had the best view. It was very memorable because the music
was fantastic. Also, the lights on the stage werebrilliant and
there was an amazing atmosphere. | think people prefer to go
to a live performancerather than listen to music at home be- Page 67
causelive music is much more exciting. You never know what
is going to happen and sometimes you even get to meet the 04
musicians.
Hi Jim,
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Mysports club is having a bring-and-buy-sale. | think it’s a
Today I’m going to talk about making the mostof your leisure brilliant idea because people can sell equipment that they no
time. Thereare different ways to have fun. You might have a longer need or want and maybethey can buy some different
hobby, which you do by yourself, or you might prefer to spend things. | know you are trying to exercise more so would you
your time with your friends or family. If you are doing some- like to come to the sale with me?
thing with other people it is important that everyone enjoys
the activity. There are many different things you can do in Andy
your leisure time. As | mentioned, you might enjoy a hobby
like painting, gardening or cooking. If you are with friends or
family you are morelikely to do something moresocial, like
going to the cinema, or out shopping or out for a meal or a
drink. Sometimes we have to think about how much things
Dear secretary, 03
The first picture seems to show people at the theatre because
Thank you for the email. | will definitely be coming to the you can just about see the actors on the stage. Usually it is
bring-and-buy-sale as | am looking for some more sports quite expensive to goto the theatre so these people might be
equipmentthat | can use at home. Everything is so expensive older or earn plenty of money. The second picture lookslike it
in the shops or online,if it is new. is in a cinema and most people can afford to go to the cinema
so it is popular with all ages. On the other hand, people also
Do you think there will be some weights that | can buy as | am
watch films at home, which in general is much cheaper.
trying to make my arms stronger at the moment? | have an
exercise mat that | don’t need so | am happyto bring that to
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04
Also | think my brother has a pair of boxing gloves that he | once saw a big street protest in London. The people were
doesn’t use anymore. Do you think they would sell? If you protesting about climate change and global warming. There
need anyhelp to organise the sale | am also happy to help on were thousands of people in the streets. They had banners
the day. and were shouting things. There werealso lot of police try-
ing to control them. It was quite peaceful, generally, but a few
Best wishes people werefighting with the police. | felt a little bit worried
Andy Marks when | saw the fighting but | did think the protest was worth
doing because wearepractically killing our planet at the mo-
ment. | think people feel that they need to protest, so that
governments act and improvethings. Often ordinary people
04 Aptis for Teens option believe that governmentsare notlistening to them. Some-
Sport and exercise can be beneficial for everyone. timesit is necessary to say whatyou think in public if there is
a serious problem thatis not being dealt with.
It is often said that sport and exercise can benefit everyone,
no matter how old you are or how healthy you are and | agree
with this opinion. 04 Aptis for Teens option
Firstly, no one would argue with the fact that being activeis
good for you. Weall need exercise of some kind to keep our Today I’m going to talk about the importance of beingactive.
body healthy. However, it isn’t only our physical health that is First of all let’s look at some of the reasons why people need
improved with exercise; our mental health benefits from any to be active.
physical activities, too. It has been shown that people who
suffer from depression or stress are much happier after taking Of course weall knowthat if you do exercise or sports of
exercise or doing a sport. This is because when you are active some kind you will probably be healthier, fitter and stronger. It
chemicals go around your body that put you in a better mood. can stop you from putting on weight which is very important,
Of course, as you get older you might have to change the too. Exercise is also good for your head. It makes you feel less
sports that you play or the exercise you do. It is in fact more stress and less worried about your life.
important to be active as you getolder to prevent illness in
old age. These days there are clubs and trainers that help peo- If you play a sport or do an activity with other people it can be
ple of every age to keep fit or to recover from illness or injury. lots of fun, too. You might go for a walk with your family, or
To sum up, we can say that, without doubt, exercise is always have a game of basketball with your friends. Maybe you could
beneficial if you choosethe right kind of activity for you and take lessons and learn a newsport, such as tennis.
you are sensible.
It’s important to organise yourself and find the time to be ac-
tive. The easiest wayis to join a gym wheretheywill help you
SPEAKING do your newactivities. You could even pay a personal trainer
to teach you howtogetfit and plan everything for you. You
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might join a class to do yoga or even learn howto dance. You
01 just need to choose something that you will enjoy so that you
| meet my friends most weekends when I’m free. don’t give up later on, when you start feeling bored or tired.
| think I’d like to live abroad and experiencea differentlife. Finally we should just mention what you should avoid doing.
| like going to Barcelona becausethere’slots to do there. First ofall, we all spend too much time in front of a computer
or TV screen. Don’t become a couch potato! Try to limit how
02 muchtime you spend doing this without at least standing up
In this picture, | can see four people reading booksin library. and walking around for five minutes. Lastofall, don’t sleep
I think they must be students doing research. Maybe they’re too much, becausethis will actually make you have less en-
part of a study group, so they share the work between them ergy in the end.
to makeit easier. They all seem to be reading their books
carefully and they aren’t talking to each other. From their age
| think they must be college or university students.
| like to read books aboutreal life stories. | mean stories about
people that really existed, such as famous inventors, or other
people that have done somethingspecial. | think it is impor-
tant to read good books because you always learn something
new,or you mightjust find a book has a goodstory that enter-
tains you. | don’t think it matters if you read a printed book
that you hold in your hands,or if you read an e-book ona
tablet or computer.
Test 5 Dear secretary,
WRITING Thank you for the email. | would definitely like to go to the
theatre trip to London to see ‘Summer in The City’. | read a re-
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view on the internet about it and it is supposed to be really
01 exciting show with lotsof brilliant dancing and singing. | went
to see ‘Mama Mia’ last year and | think it might be quite simi-
In my free time | like to play basketball and read magazines lar to that, but in a different location. That was a wonderful
about sport. musical. It has some quite famous actors in it too, doesn’t it? |
My favourite subject is drama because | want to be an actor
in the future. Do you know how much the tickets are yet? And also how |
My bestfriend is Paul who lives next door to me. much the coach will be? | look forward to seeing you at the
Next weekend | am going to myfriend’s birthday party. next theatre group meeting. Wecan discuss it then.
On a weekday| go to college until about four and then
| relax at home in the evening. Best wishes,
Janet
02
| would like to act in a play because| think the world ofthe- 04 Aptis for Teens option
atre is magical since it allows you to forgetall your problems Entertainmentplays an important role in the happiness
in real life. } of all people.
Entertainment has been around forever in one way or another

03 so this suggests thatit is something that we all need from
time to time. Of course there are manydifferent types of en-
Hi Belinda,
tertainment and different people enjoy different things but
yes, | love painting and sculpture, too, and all different kinds there is no doubtthat it is important.
of music. | particularly like modern art, especially Picasso and
Monet. | went to a classical concert last month and | thought | First ofall, let us think about when we wantto be enter-
it was amazing. | couldn’t stop watching the musicians and tained. Most of us workhard, either as children at school,
the conductor. young people at college or university, or adults at work. Dur-
ing our working hours we haveto think carefully about what
weare doing. This can be tiring and stressful. At the end of
the working day we need something to help us to relax. It is
Hi Tracy, actually important for our health that we do this no matter
| have been a member of a gym for the last three years although what our ageis.
I’m not sure that’s really a club. I’d like to join a cookery club
In our modern world entertainment has changed quite lot.
but | can’t find anything in this area. Do you knowofone that |
The moretraditional ways of entertainment were theatre,
you could recommend?
music and then cinema and TV. These days the internet has
made a big difference to how wehavefun and how wespend
our free time. Young people, in particular, love to spend hours
Hi Keith, online and playing games on the computer and their smart
yes | do like getting involved in group activities which is why | phone,but a surprising number of older people do, too.
joined this drama club. On the other hand, | also enjoy doing | To conclude, wecan say thatit doesn’t really matter what you
do in your leisure time; whichever type of entertainment
things on my owntoo,like painting and listening to music. |
What about you? | makes you feel good is valuable and important and we should
alwaysfind time to stop work for a while and have some fun.
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I’ve always loved reading, especially adventurestories.
Hi Sandra Social media is very important to me as | talk to my friends
and family on it almost every day.
Did you knowthat| joined a theatre group this year? | work in a busy restaurant as a chef. It’s hard work but | enjoy
It’s great fun. Anyway, they are arranging trip to a theatre it because it is a challenge.
in London to see a musical called, ‘Summer in the City’.
| think | will probably go as I’m not on holiday that week and 02
it should be fun. In this picture, | can see a family playing a board game. | think
it must be a father, a mother and their son who is about seven
Hope you are well, years old. They are probably at home in their living room.
They seem to be having fun as they are laughing. It lookslike
Janet theylive in a nice, modern house and | can see some plants
behind them as well as a bookcase.
When | am home with my family we enjoy playing board
games and sometimes weplay cards. If | am on my own play
games on my computer or on mytablet and | listen to music.
| think it is very important for families to spend time together, Test 6
especially when children are younger, as they learn a lot from WRITING
their parents even when they play games together. Also it
gives families a chanceto talk to each other about anything Page 97
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to do in the future.
| live in a small village about ten miles from here.
| go to the gym three times a week.
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| like to collect postcards from all over the world. |
In the first picture we can see a woman working on her own
| usually spend about an hour a day surfing the net. |
at a computer. People who don’t workas part of a team are
My favourite food is curry and | like pizza, too. 4
usually independent and maybethey are self-employed be-
cause they don’t like having a boss. In the second picture we
can see three people working together. They are discussing
something at a desk or table. They all look quite serious, so
02
maybetheyare trying to work out how to do something, or
| think teenagers don’t make healthy food choices because
make an important decision. People who like to work with
fast food is very cheap and the restaurants are modern and
other people usually enjoy having workmates and mightfeel
attractive to teenagers. ‘|
lonely if they ever have to work on their own. | believeit is
more enjoyable to work with other people as you can share
your ideas and also talk to them if you have a problem. Also
03
your workmates may become your friends.
Hi David,
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04 | think the best meal | ever had was on a Greek island, at
| have never been to circus as | don’t like the way that they Easter. We had lamb,roast potatoes and vegetables. It was
use animals but | have been to London Zoo. It is a very big zoo delicious and there was a lovely view of the sea from the
and there are manydifferent species of animals there. Some restaurant.
of them are small but they also have animals,like elephants
and giraffes, which are huge. At the zoo theytry to breed ani-
mals that are in danger and they do a lot of research to pro- Hello Pavlos,
tect animals from all over the world. | enjoyed looking at
some of the more unusual animals and the monkeys werere- when | was about seven years old my mother showed me how
ally funny.It’s actually an educational experience because to make pizza. | remember that | put about seven different
they give you lots of information. | think people like to go to toppings on it because | couldn’t decide what | wanted!
zoos to see animals that they wouldn’t usually be able to see.
A circus offers very unusual types of entertainment that peo-
ple have to be very talented to do,so the circus is the only Hi Tina,
place that you can goto see this kind of thing.
| once had fish soup in a restaurantbut| didn’tlike it be-
cause the seafood in it was difficult to eat. It tasted strange
04 Aptis for Teens option too, and | didn’t feel very well after.
Today I’m going to talk about the best waysto learn. There are
of course many different ways that people can learn things and
over the years teaching and learning methods have changed. Page 98
Moretraditional ways of learning are usually in a classroom 04

with a teacher or lecturer at a school, college or university.
Books have always been used with the teacher explaining ev- Hi Anna,
erything. These days the internet is used a lot more. Students
| am a member of a food club in our town and they are
can study at home on their own and do research indepen-
arranging a trip to a TV studio to see a programme being
dently without a teacher. Some courses are offered com-
made with a celebrity chef called Robby Brown. He is one
pletely online. You can even do a whole degree at home,using
of myfavourite chefs so I’m very excited. After the studio,
just your computer. Some parents chooseto teach their chil-
weare going to have a meal in a famous restaurant. | think
dren at home and the internetis valuable in this situation.
it will probably be rather expensive, but never mind.
Another wayoflearning is outside the classroom. People can Hopeto see you soon,
go to museums,galleries or historic buildings and learn about
manydifferent things. This makes learning moreinteresting, John
as studentscan look at actual objects rather than just read
about them or just look at pictures in a school book.
Finally, it has to be said that in order to learn something the

lesson should beinteresting and fun so that the studentreally
wantsto learn. It is a fact that we remember thingsbetter if
weare really interested in the subject.
These days zoos are very different to how they used to be.
Dear secretary,
Nowtheir main job is to protect endangered species and to
Thank you for the email. | would like to go on the trip to the do research to help animals thatlive in the wild to survive bet-
TV studio very much. Robby Brown is my favourite celebrity ter. When people pay to go to a zootheyare helping to pro-
chef and | haveall his books. | love the way he makes every- vide moneyfor all the important work that zoos do. Without a
thing so easy to understand but the food always looks won- doubt, zoos have stopped some animals from becoming
derful. | also think he is an ordinary person in that he doesn’t extinct.
think he’s better than other people even thoughhe is so fa-
mous. Page 111
Also,it will be exciting to go to a famous restaurant. Which

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In the first picture | can see a woman taking photographs in a
one will we go to? Or is it a surprise? | guessit will be very ex-
forest. She has a good camera so she mightbe a professional
pensive but then weall need to have a treat every now and
photographer. Maybe she works for a magazine or for a com-
then, don’t we? Do you know how much the whole trip will
pany that makes adverts. She could even be doing research of
cost yet? Will we payfor the food at the restaurant when we
some kind. On the other hand, photography might be one of
are there, or before we go? See you at the next meeting!
her hobbies. | think the sort of person who likes taking pho-
Best wishes, tographs has to enjoy being on their own and they have to be
John patient to get the best shots.
In the second picture a woman is rock climbing. She is using
special equipment, including a helmet to protect her head. It
04 Aptis for Teens option looksquite difficult. You need to be physically strong and also
Learning to cook is an important life skill. quite brave to do an activity like this. Rock climbing would
One ofthe basic things that we need tolive is food and drink. definitely be the mostdifficult of the activities to do and many
Therefore, learning to cook is necessary for everyone. How- people would notbe able to do it at all because they wouldn’t
ever, you would be surprised to see how manypeople don’t be fit enough.
think this is true and never cook themselves a meal. 04
Let’s look at the advantages of being able to cook.First ofall, When | wasin mylast year at school | had to take three exams
you can’t always expect that someone will be there to cook a called A Levels. | needed to pass these exams so that | could
meal for you. Of course when weare young our parents do go to university.| felt very nervous before | took them be-
the cooking at home butit is important that they teach their cause they were so important. Luckily, | managed to pass
children to be able to feed themselveseven if it is a very basic them all and | went to the university that | had chosen for my
meal. People may argue that everyone can just use a mi- first choice. | was so happy when | got the results.
crowave but this is not going to be fresh and healthy food, so Exams are a good waytotest one’s knowledgebutit also de-
you shouldn’t eat microwave food often. Another argument pends on the subject. For example, a music exam would prob-
might be that wecan all live off takeaways or restaurant food. ably mean that you would need to play an instrument well
This is not only very expensive, but again it may not be good and an art exam would mean that you need to produce a
quality food. piece of art. Sometimes you don’t need to write anything in
an exam because the examiner just asks you questions.
Finally, there is another important reason why everyone
should learn to cook. It is what wecall a valuable social skill. 04 Aptis for Teens option
That means that you can cook for other people, have a dinner
Today | am going to talk about saving the environment. As we
party or treat someone to a home-cooked meal on special
all know the environmentis in danger as people are slowly
occasion, like their birthday. It is a good way to show that you
damaging it and even destroyingit so there is no doubt that
like and care about people.
things need to change.
To sum up, we can see that learning to cook is not only impor- Firstly, we should think about whythis is so important. When
tant but even necessaryif you are to improve the quality of wepollute the air, land and sea weare putting our health in
your life. danger. Also we are endangering animals and plants. Bad
weather caused by global warming destroys the food that we
SPEAKING eat and the places that welive in, as floods and fires happen
all over the world. Also the rubbish that we leave everywhere
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causes problems to the natural world; especially things such
01 as plastic which are not biodegradable.
| enjoy going for long walks, reading a book and playing games So what can wedo to improvethisterrible situation? Of course
on my smart phone. | will probably go on a camping holiday every one ofus can try not to waste food and energy. We can
with my family. | don’t eat breakfast but | usually have a sand- recycle glass, paper, metal and food. We can also plant more
wich for lunch and a big meal in the evening. trees to keep the air that we breathe cleaner and try not to use
02 cars often. If we buy a new car it should be an electric one that
In this picture | can see a large white tiger in a zoo. There are does not cause exhaust fumesto go into the air.
people looking at it through a big glass window. One woman Finally, the most important question is: who is responsible for
is taking photographs ofit. There is also a group of schoolchil- protecting our planet? The simple answer is that everyone is
dren who are probably on a school trip to the zoo. The tiger responsible. Governments need to pass new lawsto protect
looks depressed as it has its head down. It’s a very unnatural the environment and spend more moneyhelping businesses
environmentfor a tiger to be in. to do this. Then every person in the world has to do what they
| once saw a group ofdolphinsin the sea near an island. Although can to make things better. We only have one planetso let’s
dolphins aren’t unusual animals it was still a big surprise to see look after it.
them and | felt like | was watching something magical. They
seemedto be playing and they were very beautiful.
Succeed in APTIS AUDIOSCRIPTS
10. M: Hello. I saw your advertisementin the local newspaper. I
TEST 1 am looking to renta flat in the city centre, starting next month.
Please can youcall me to let me know whatflats are available?
This is the Aptis Listening Test. You will hear 25 short recordings. Mynameis Jim and my numberis 0544 45584.
You will hear each recording twice. Write your answers on the If you can't reach mefor any reason, try my father at 0544
question paper. You will have five minutes at the end of the 48554. His name is Sam. Thank you.
test to copy your answers onto the answersheet. Before the
test begins, listen to an example.
11. F: Oh, the waiter is coming overto our table. Have you de-
0. M: Hi! It’s Johnhere. I left my coat at your houselast night. cided what you wouldlike to have? Maybea fruit juice afterall
It’s a long raincoat with a red hood at the top. The coat also has this walking?
a green belt andit’s dark blue, almost lookslike black in the M: I wasthinking of having a hot chocolate with some cream.
dark. When you next come to my house, please can you bringit? F: That soundsdelicious. I’m going to havea latte coffee with a
slice of cake.
1. F: Let’s go to the shopping centre today. Everything at the shoe M: I think I changed my mind. I’m also going to have some
shopisfifty percentoff. There’s a pair of shoes I want to get which chocolate cake but instead of hot chocolate, I’I] have a pot of
normally costs eighty pounds. I will be very happy to buy them for tea. Too manycalories, otherwise.
half. John also told meto havea look for a belt and a tie for Sue's
weddingbut he doesn't wantto spend more than 30 pounds. 12. M: Wehaveto go overto the entrance overthere. Are you
going to come around with me?
2. M: Mydoctor told me to do more exercise because I need to F: The museumisreally big so I think there will be areas you
lose weight. I went to the gym yesterday for about an hour and won’t want to see with me.
run 6 miles but I prefer to be outside. This morning I wentto the M: I would like to see the old cars and factory engines.
park and ran five miles. I felt great afterwards even if] ran a F: I find those things quite boring. You go and look at them and
mile less. I was thinking of runningat least 4 kilometres a day I'lgo and lookat the old clothes.
andif I can, some more, depending onthe day. M: Great idea! Let’s meet back here in an hourto go see the
paintings together.
3. F: Hi Jane. Are you free on Saturday night? I have two free F: Greatidea!
tickets to see any film at the local cinema, the one opposite the
shopping centre. I want to see the latest horror film which is on 13. F: Hello. Can I help you?
at seven o’clock. Do you want to come with me? Ifso, call me M: Yes. I want to buy gift for my brother. It’s his birthday next
back soon. Maybe we'll get somethingto eat too. week. I was thinking of maybe film or a computer game. I
knowthey're on sale at ten poundsfifty.
4. M: Whenyougetto the traffic lights, turn right and then go F: Do you know what game console he has?
straight on until you getto the supermarket. Turn left here and M: Oh. No, I don’t. Maybe a film on DVD would bebetter,
continue downthe road wherethe busstation is, for about half a then. How muchis this film?
mile. When youget to the butcher’s shop, you will see the post F: That’s twelve poundsfifty. And I can wrapit up fora gift for
office across the road. only an extra pound.
M: No,thanks. There's no need. Here you are.
5. F: The police stopped me the other day while I was driving
14. M: Hi! Welcometo the Westchester Riding School. Are you
through town.I thought I had gonethrougha redlight, but I was
wrong. Then I wonderedif the problem wasthat I stopped by here to join one of our classes?
F: Yes, I am. Last week I camehere with a friend who wanted to
the chemist's in a no-parking zone. Anyway, I smiled and gave
learn how to ride a horse and I was told I could come and sign
the policeman mydriving licence buthestill gave me a ticket
up wheneverI wanted.
for speeding.
M: Certainly. We havethree classes today fordifferent
6. M: Good evening. Please can I reserve a table for four people levels. Have you ridden a horse before?
this evening? If possible, can we have a table by the window F: It's been at least three yearssince I gotto try for thefirst time
andnot next to the kitchen? Oh andlast time we were seated by while I wason holiday.
the door which wasalso inconvenient. If that's too muchto ask,
M: Ok. No problem. This week we've had many new people
then dining on the 1*floor will have to do. We will arrive at the that have only ridden a horse once or twice a year or more ago.
Don't worry aboutit. The beginners’ class will be ideal for you.
restaurant at seven o’clock.
15. M: Thank you for coming to this historic park. The park has
7. F: Are you ready for a holiday? We havecruise ships leaving been open to the public for one hundred years. Fora longtime,
Southampton once a week and once every two weeks to Greece horse showstook place followed by a running race once every
and America respectively. To get the bestprice, call us today and six months. But without a doubt whatthe park is most famous
get a ten percent discount. Offer is limited for today's bookings for is its annual music festival. Of course, every year more and
andis valid for the month of June. more people find themselves spending a considerable amount of
time here walking and enjoying the lovely surroundings.
8. M: Thereis a large car park with five floors in the middle of the
city next to the shoppingcentrebutit costs 10 poundsper hour. 16. F: Hello. Last week I showed you how to makethe best
Thetrain station car park is more affordable therefore also an op- grilled chicken with potatoes. Later on, in the programmeI will
tion but if you go behind the old theatre, you can park for free. show you how to make a delicious strawberry cakebutfirst let’s
look at the proper ways to makebiscuits and jams.
9. F: Please can I have yourattention ladies and gentlemen? As
the store is full of customers today, the shop will be closing an 17. M: Are you ready to go downto theriver? I’m looking for-
hourlater and notat five thirty as shownonthe signs. Still, we ward to taking somenice photosofthe birds.
would like to ask you to proceed to the checkout counters at F: Yes. Did you rememberto bring your new camera with you?
about 6 so that there won't be further delays. The shop’s coffee M: Yes. It has a very powerful lens that can take photos of
shop will close as normalat five o’clock. objects very far away.
F: Mineis not as goodbutif the birds are close, it will still take M: Wearethinking of going to the cinema and then have
very good photos. dinnerat that new Greek restaurant.
M: If I get some good photos, I will have them printed and send F: We havealready bookedtickets for tonight to watch this new
them to you. adventure movie, so we won’t wantto go again on Friday. But
wecanstill meet you at the restaurant, though.
18. F: Hello. I would like to buy a new smartphoneplease. M: Sure. That will be fine. We havethe table reserved for nine
It's not that I'm notsatisfied with whatI currently own but I o’clock.
would certainly like an update.
M: Sure. We havelots of different models at very different 25. F: Wasthat a window smashing? I came downas soon as
prices. What functions do you want? I could. I was on the phone with Sarah.
F: I would like it to have a good cameraanda lot of storage M: Yes, it was. I was watching a football matchonthetelly
space for my photos and my musicfiles. This is something I'm when suddenly a football comes flying through the window.
used to and I wouldn't like to sacrifice the convenienceofit. F: Are youserious? When did all this happen? I was just away
M: That’s not a problem. We haveonehere whichhas everything for a minute.
you wantin a very compact design.It costs six hundred pounds. M: You know howtheneighbours' children are. Always
F: Wow! I didn’t expectthat. I thoughtit was going to be much looking for trouble. When I turned around, I saw them run away.
cheaper. I think I will wait until next year. F: Well, you will have to go next doorandtell their parents.
Theyneedto pay for a new window! Oratleast call to let them
19. M: Quick! Hurry up. Thetouris leaving in five minutes. If know what happened.
we miss this one, wewill have to wait thirty minutes until the
next one or rent a bike to get around. APTISfor Teens- Final Task
F: Don’t panic! Weare here now. Don’t forget to show the tick- M: I’m soexcited aboutthis trip but I’m slightly nervous too.
ets to the driver. Let’s go upstairs so we can get a better view. F: You deservethat break after all your hard work. (1) Just make
I'm so glad we're done with walking. I couldn't stand the idea of the mostofit. You’ll havegreat fun meeting new friends and
going onlike that. there will be so manyactivities to try. Just jumprightin there
M: Please can you pick up twopairs of headphones sothat we andgo forit!
can listen to the commentary? M: I will do. I’m really looking forward to trying water sports
F: Ok. I think you can choose betweensix different languages. androck climbing andthe night-time hikestoo.
M: Yes, you can. You just need to plug in the headphones and F: Well, I assumethat’s with a guidesoit’s safe?
turn the switch to the language you want. M: Don’t worry Mum.They’Il look after us and Ill phone home
when I can.
20. M: Hi Andrew.It’s going to be a lovely weekend with high
F: I’m notreally worried and you shouldn't worry about phon-
temperatures, so I want to do some workin the garden.
ing, we’ll soonbetoldif there is a problem. (2) Make sure you
Thegrass seeds I've planted wentreally well and the grassis
get somerest though andeatproperly or you’ll make yourself ill.
now at least 10 centimetrestall. Please can ] borrow your lawn
mowerso I can cutit? If I can’t, I will plant some flowers
instead. The bushes need some worktoo but Annasaid she'll
deal with it because she wants them to have a nice oval shape. TEST 2
21. F: I can hear the ice-cream van coming downthestreet. This is the Aptis Listening Test. You will hear 25 short recordings.
Wouldyoulike to have an ice-cream? You will hear each recording twice. Write your answers on the
M: Oh,yesplease. I would love one. Do they have the question paper. You will have five minutes at the end of the
orange-flavouredice lollies? test to copy your answersonto the answersheet. Before the
F: I don’t think so. Thelast time they only had the lemon ones. test begins, listen to an example.
Would youlike anything else in case they don't have any?
M: Ok,then, can you get me a chocolate and strawberry one 0. F: Hello. It’s mum. Please can you go to the shop on your
with chocolate sauce? way homeand get me somechocolate? I don’t like the chocolate
F: And chocolate sauce on chocolate ice cream? Ok, I hope they with raisins, but I do like the one with nuts. Please make sure
do have some chocolate sauce as I'm not sure I have ever seen it’s not dark or white chocolate, I can only eat milk chocolate.
any in the front. I’ll be back in a minute.
1. F: Are you ready for tomorrow’s trip? My dad can’t take me
22. M: Hi Frank.Alltrains into the city were cancelled because to the train station at eight thirty, so I have to catch the bus. In-
of a power cut. Everyone ran to the busstop to try and get a bus stead of catching the 9:05 train, we will haveto get the next one.
but they were simply not enoughforall the passengers. I was Soif 9.30 is too late for you, let me know. Maybe I could
lucky to get one but now I’m stuckonit in a traffic jam so I’m arrange to take the 8.05 bus. We'll see. Talk later.
going to belate. Sorry.
2. M: Last week I went cycling every day. On Wednesday I
23. F: Good morning sir. How can I help you today? managed to cycle the ten miles to town. On Friday I only cycled
M: Hello. Please can I withdraw some money from my account? aroundthe park, though and then it wasraining on Saturday, so I
F: Sure. How much would youlike? didn’t go out but on Sunday I did two miles more than Wednes-
M: Pleasecan I have one hundred pounds, but can I haveit as day. By the end of the month I hope to have reached 20 miles if
four twenty-pound notes and two ten-pound notes? Last time I Iam to enter the cycling marathon in the summer. 40 miles is a
got four ten-poundnotes and three twenty-poundnotesandit lot but I hopeI will get there with properpractice.
wasn't very convenient.
F: Of course. Please can you sign here? Thank you very much. 3. F: [hope you can help me. I have lost my son. Heis about
thirteen years old butis tall for his age. He is wearing a black
24. M: Hey Michelle. Are you and your boyfriend coming out jacket and whitetrainers. His hair is black and long. Here's a
with us on Friday night? photoof him. His hair's a bit shorter than that now andhe's also
F: We'd love to. You know how much weenjoy being with you a bit thinner, but otherwise that's whathelooks like now.
guys. What are the plans?
4. M: You needto go to the endofthe road and turn right. M: Yes. Hehas always wanted to go to London. Should I pay
Go downthat road for about half a kilometre and goover the everything now?It's 40 pounds, isn't it?
railway bridge. Nextto thetrain station turn left and the coffee F: Yes, but you needn’t pay in full today. You cangive half now.
shop is by the supermarket on the right, opposite the policestation. Therest you can pay on the day. Also, you should give Jason
about 10 poundsjust in case he wants to buy something from the
5. F: Hello John. I expected to see you at the swimming pool gift shop.
today, but you didn’t come. I’m going out to watch a movie this
evening with some friends, followed by dinner. Would you like 14. M: Hi Jane. Are you late for the meeting as well?
to join us? If so, we could walk there togetherif you are in the F: Yes. L wasn’t feeling very well last night. I had a terrible
mood. Anyway, please give mea call. I'll be at hometill 5. Bye. headache and went to bedearly.
M: Areyoufeeling better now?
6. M: Please can I have a meat pizza with extra chicken and F: I feel fine, but I wasn’t able to finish the report yesterday. I
onions please? Can I also have a mediumItalian special pizza thought that I would havetimeto get it done today butthetraffic
with extra cheese but no olives please? Can we also add some washorrible, I got in late and then I had so muchto do. I'll ask
bacon to the first one? Thanks. Finally, can I have somegarlic for an extension. Luckily, I don't think I need more than an hour.
bread with no tomato please? That'll beall.
15. M: I bought a new carlast week andsincethen I’ve had
7. F: Hi. It's Stacy here. Just calling to let you know I've changed nothing but trouble with it. It broke downonly five miles from
numbers. As you know, my numberused to be 07911 124365. I the shop and then theair conditioning broke down. J don’t like it
asked the phone company for something easy to rememberlike at all. I shouldn’t have boughtit. When myold car broke down,
07911 123456, but they said that was already taken. Anyway, my I didn't want to repair it, so I got rid ofit. I thought that with the
new numberis 07911 126534. Ohsorry, that's Bob's number. I'm moneyI had,this wasthebest thing I could afford. I should
hopeless. So it's 07911 134625. Talk soon. have saved up to get something morereliable. Now someone
suggested selling it but that'll meanI'll lose even more money.
8. F: Can I have your attention please? We are sorry to announce
thatall flights this evening will be delayed. This is because there 16. F: My supervisor has asked meto see her tomorrow
is low visibility at the airport due to the heavy fog after the storm. morningat nine. I hope she doesn’t fire me. I’m sure J haven’t
Snowis also expected for tonight, so there are likely to be further done anything wrong. Yesterday she wasreally pleased with the
delays forlater flights, especially if there are strong winds. report I handed in. But you never know with her. Today she got
Please contact the airline for more information. Thank you. really angry at Dan for no reason. I don’t know whatI will do if
I losethis job. I will tell you what happenslater. Hopefully in
9. F: lam so excited. I am going on holiday next week. Mysuit-
the next call I'll sounda lot more relieved.I've got to go now.
case is nearly ready, and I have my passport andtickets. I hope
the weatherwill be greatin Italy. Do you rememberhowterrible
17. M: Wow! Whata pleasantsurprise! The actors starring in
it was last summerin Spain? Anyway,I'm still trying to con-
this film had a great sense of humour.
vince Steve to stop by Greece on our way back to England but
F: It was amazing! I thought it was going to be a horrorfilm, judg-
he's not made his mind upyet. I will send you a postcard and
ing bythetitle. I hadn't realised it was intentionally misleading.
bring back a gift for you either way.
M: I know.Andthe plot was hilarious with the couple trying to
solve what they think is a murderonly to find out it was a prank
10. M: This month on Busy Teen Youth Centre enjoy great
all along. I’m going to recommendthis film to all myfriends.
discounts on a rangeofactivities. Sign up for our famouspaint-
They mustseeit.
ing classes frorn Monday to Wednesdayandgetthefirst class
free. From Tuesday to Thursday practise your writing skills with
18. F: It’s great to get out ofthe rain. I loved thetour of the cas-
discounts of 50%. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn
tle but it was definitely an unpleasant surprise getting out only
more aboutpoetry from the experts from Thursday to Saturday.
to see that it was pouring.
Andthroughout the weekend you and yourfriend can become
M: I know,that's why I suggested heading to the library as it
top sculptors with rates being 30% off.
wastheclosest building to the exit. Too bad it was closed. Now
11. M: What do you wantto do tonight? myclothes are soaking wet and I’m very cold. >
F: I was thinking we could go to the cinema. F: At least this place was open so we won't be going aroundin
M: Again? We wentlast night. Why don’t we do something dif+ circlestill the rain stops. I think we should get something hot to
ferent? feel better and then head acrossthe street to get a change of
F: Ok. Let’s go to that new Greek restaurant in town. clothes if we don't wantto catch a cold.
M: | wasthinking something more active, like the sports centre. M: It's a deal.
F: Well, I guess we could do that if that's what you really want.
It's better than staying at homeatleast. 19. F: I can’t wait until Saturday! This weekfeels like the
M: Ok,ok,it's obvious youaren't in the moodfor that so let's longest week of my life. The days won't end.
stick to your plan. M: Whydo you sound so down? And what’s happening on Saturday?
F: I’m going to a concert to see my favourite popstar.
12. M: It’s really hot today. Would youlike to drink something? M: Are you going with a friend?
F: I could really do with something cold,like an ice tea. F: Sadly, my best friends can't come butI’m going with mysis-
M: Sorry, I haven't got any. But I_can make somefresh ter. I wish the concert was today! I can’t wait any longer!
lemonadewith ice if you want.
F: You knowI'd love to have some, more than anythingelse. I 20. M: Hi Bill. John here. I don't know if Ken told you but I'm
just thought you meanta soft drink, like a cola, or something. having a party for my birthday on Saturday. I wasoriginally
That's whyI thoughtofthe icetea atfirst. considering doing it on the day of my birthdaybut since weall
M: Okthen.I’ll be back in a few minutes. I'll make some haveto attend the Friday meeting I thought it wouldn't be wise
coffee for me too while I'm atit. to stay uplate the night before. Anyway, it would bereally nice
13. F: The schooltrip leaves on Saturday morning. Will your if you could makeit. I will happily let you stay overnight in the
son be coming with us? spare room if you have nothing important to do on Sunday.
21. M: If only I had gonetothesales earlier this year, I would 1. M: The steak looks good and so doesthefish and chips.
have been able to pick up a cheap new laptop. Even the vegetarian dish looks delicious! Maybe I’ll have fish
F: Maybe youcanfind another shop with a sale. Yesterday Ann and chips for a changeasI usually eat so much red meat! I guess I
told us about a high-tech wide screen TV she got at 50% off. could get some salad too. Never mind,that'll be it. Thanks.
M: Mybrotheris doing the research to find an outlet since he
wants to replace his DVD playertoo. In the meantime. the tablet 2. F: I lost my bag yesterday evening andI think left it on the
1 got myself will have to do, I guess. train. It’s quite small. Notas big as those large bags for shop-
ping. It’s made of plastic but it looks like leather. I really hope
22. M: Good morning. Please can I book a taxi for tomorrow you can findit.
morningat eight o’clock? I am departing from theoffice. Ineed
to get to the airport by nine o’clock so that I can check-in for my 3. M: The 11.15 train to Surrey will now leave with a 30-minute
flight to Canada.I think that will give me roughly two hoursbe- delay. We apologise for the inconveniencethis may cause and hope
fore take-off so that I won't needto hurry this time. And please that it won’t affect your journey in any way. For those in a hurry,
can you make sure the taxi has a big boot for my suitcase? the express train to Surrey departs at 11.30, 25 minutes from now.
23. F: Thank you for calling The City Bus Company. We are 4. F: Hello. L ordered a book aboutflowers but instead I got a
sorry to inform ourpassengers that due to the sudden drop in tem- book with recipes using garden vegetables. Please could you send
perature wet roads have turnedto ice. This has made it very dan- me whatI ordered, at your earliest convenience? Also, could you
gerous for somebusroutes. Only travel if you really havetoasit's add to myorder the new dieting book by Dr Chan? Thanks.
safer not to get stuck in traffic in such conditions. A snowstorm is
expected after midnight so certain roadsarelikely to close. 5. F: | imagine you mustbetiredafterall that sightseeing and
walking aroundthe city so now you’ ll have somefree time to
24. M: I’m startingto feel really hungry now. have a look around the market. There are unique local products
F: Shall we go and havelunchafter wevisit the castle? that you can take back home. We’ll all meet again in 2 hoursin
M: Yes. Whereshall we go? What about somepizzaor spaghetti? the coach park outside the swimmingpool.
F: Not again. We ate at an Italian yesterday. I quite fancy
having a hamburger and chips. 6. M: I’m sosorry I’m late. I’ve spentthe last half hour going
M: That sounds great. Let’s do that. I'm not in the mood for veg- round in circles in the one-waytraffic system in the pouring
etarian dishes again. Lunch washorrible. rain! There’s no direct route anymore through town. I knowit’s
F: Andthenlet's grab a cup of coffee on our waybacktothe hotel. to reducetraffic but it wastes so muchtime! Atleast there aren't
any traffic lights to delay you any further.
25. M: Hi Anne. I got yourparceltoday.
F: Oh yes. I forgotI hadsentit to you. 7. F: I know you haveall worked so hard. That’s why I’m puz-
M: It’s a really lovely shirt andit fits perfectly. Thank you very zled that your examresults fail to showthis. It’s strange, as your
much. coursework and essays were well abovethe usual standard.
F: You needn’t have called to thank me. It was mypleasure. We'll have to look into what happened and why.
M: I hope youare able to come over and visit me when you are
next in town.I'm so sorry we don't getto talk so often these 8. M: I hope I never have to work with Harry again. I can’t trust
days. You knowI've thought manytimesofcalling just to say him to get on with his work without me watching over him. He
hello but either the time isn't right or I'm very busy. never misses a chanceto have a break. I wish he would realise
F: Don't worry aboutit. I understandthis is something new for how muchhis behaviour annoys everybody else! They’re losing
you and I wish youthebestofluck. patience with him!
APTIS for Teens - Final Task 9. F: Hi Emma.| don’t think I’ll wear my new dress to the wed-
M: Jenny, I’m worried about you. Why are you handing in your ding, afterall. It fits well and blue looks great on mebutit’s a
homeworklate every week? You used to be such a goodstudent. bit too informal for the occasion. I’ll just have to find something
F: I’m sorry Mr Banks. It’s just really difficult because I used to else, I suppose. I have spotted a beautiful longred dressin the
go to my friend’s houseto study after school but now I haveto go city centre that would beideal. Can we gotogether to have a look
straight hometo look after mylittle brother until my parents get in the afternoon?
homefrom work. I mean he’snotthatlittle but he always wantsto
play with meafter school. Then,it gets late and I’m tired. 10. M: Mr. Pembroke,I understand yourconcern, but gaining 4
M: Well, you can’t go onlike this. (1) You needtotell your kilos in 3 monthsis nothing to worry about and certainly does
parents what the problem is and get them to tell your brother to not mean you should get tested. You haven’t been exercising and
let you work in another room until you’ve done your work. (2) you’ve been on holiday recently, so it’s not surprising,really.
You can play with him after. Get it out of the way quickly and You don't need to worry, now that you're back, you're gradually
you won’t be in trouble the next morning at school. goingto lose this weight.
11. M: Wewill be closing earlier today. Unfortunately we have

fewer people aroundto help than usual since many have taken
TEST 3 holiday leave. We should be back to normal tomorrow unless
there is a railwaystrike again. I remind you a storm is expected
This is the Aptis Listening Test. You will hear 25 short recordings. tonight so make sure you drive homesafely. Oh, and can some-
You will hear each recording twice. Write your answers on the onecall Jason to see if he's feeling any better? Wereally need
question paper. Youwill have five minutes at the end of the him tomorrow.
test begins, listen to an example. 12. F: I think if mysister and I didn’t have so much in
common, we wouldn’t spend so much time together now that
0. M: HiLucy,it’s Jim. I’m leaving Brighton at 9am on Saturday. we’re older and have more responsibilities. We share many char-
I'll probably get there quicker if I drive through Three Bridges acteristics and we even lookalike! It's great that our
and Crawley on the way. Anyway, see you soon in London! families get along too, so we spenda lotoftimeall together.
RYO roKo(--10 AUS) AUDIOSCRIPTS
13. M: Do yousee where the schoolis? Just overthere, opposite F: Yes. I enjoy seeing how ordinary people carry on when every
the church. Well, take the street that takes you past both and move they make is recorded on camera.
keep going until you see the bank. The cinema is just next door. M: OK.Let’s watchthat. Atleastit’s a lot funnier than anything
If you see the chemist, then you’ve gonetoofar. else on. But don't forget that the wild life documentary is on
later tonight too.
14. M: Hi Fiona. Thetrains were running behind schedule this
morning so they were absolutely packed! I took one look at the 24. M: Hello listeners. I’m sorry to interrupt your news
carriage whenthe train camein and decidedto geta taxi. programmebut we’re going to haveto gooffair. The alarm’s
It probably didn’t save metime,but at least I arrived at work re- goneoff unexpectedly. We'll get back to normal and have our
laxed! And now I don't have to worry aboutthestrike they have scheduled programmes as soonas weget the newsthat all’s OK.
just announced. Stay tuned for an update and don't forget that when we come
back, we havea surprise guest for you.
15. F: If you make your wayto the perfume counter, next to
accessories, you will receive a 10% discounttoday onall 25. F: That new clothes store in town won’t last long.
selected brands. This only applies to women’s fragrances. In the M: I wouldn’t know. Neverbeenin there. The clothesare for a
coming week wewill also have special offers on selected sports- much youngergeneration.
wear as well as footwear. F: Well, I wentin there outof curiosity. I was impressed by the
range and it wasreally trendy. But mostoftheir target customers
16. M: Everything was going smoothly. An uneventfulflight buy online, notin store.
with no hold-upsat the airport and even the transfer bus from M: Yes. Theyreally need to move with the times, don’t they?
the airport to our hotel was moredirect than usual. The hotel
didn’t live up to expectations, though. Atleast our tourrep tried
to help us makethe bestofit. Sadly, his honest effort wasn't APTISfor Teens- Final Task
enough to make upforit. F: So did you gofor that job interview that your parents
arranged for you?
17. M: I’m fed up with this computer. I want to work onit with- M: No,andthey aren’t very pleased with me because they
out having to attach a powercable in orderto doso. If I don’t, really wanted meto go and work ontheir friend’s farm.
the battery dies and the computer switchesoffjust as I’m typing F: | know they did but you really didn’t want to work outside,
something on the keyboard. It’s really slowing me down.I did you?
thought that the Internet problemsI used to have were the worst M: No, although the money wasreally good.
but not anymore... F: But you would have been miserable. (1) If you are going to
work, you should at least enjoyit.
18. M: After losing my way and turning uplate for the inter- M: I know,I agree with you. Thetrouble is I don’t know what
view,I didn’t think I stood a chance. Especially as I thought the to do. Thereis that expensive restaurant in town. They want
boss didn’t really take to meatfirst. Still, | won him overat the waiting staff.
interview. He was impressed I knew morethan his staff! F: It’s too posh, you wouldn’t like the customers. You dolike
food, though so maybe somethinglikethat.
19. M: I’ll never organise a dinnerparty in the middle of winter, M: Whatdo you mean? Doyouthink I should work in the
again.I just thoughtthat it would be a good idea considering the supermarket?
relatively sunny days we enjoyedthis week.Still, hardly anyone F: No, but (2) what about that newlittle place in the park? They
turned up as mostwere feeling under the weather.It’s a shame, only serve drinks and snacks so it would be much morerelaxed.
as most of the food wentto waste andnoonegot to see the M: That’s a good idea.
beautiful decoration we hadputupin the living room.
20. F: I’m just calling about a booktitled “History in the

Making’. It came out in hardback a few monthsago butit’s so TEST 4
popularthatit’s just been flying off the shelves. I don’t suppose
you have a copy? I forgot to mention I have a book membership This is the Aptis Listening Test. You will hear 25 short recordings.
You will hear each recording twice. Write your answers on the
card. I don't knowifthatentitles me to a discount? I hope you do
question paper. You will havefive minutes at the end of the
haveit; otherwiseI’Il just haveto try online.
test begins, listen to an example.
21. M: HiJane. I got your voicemail so I thought I’d ring back
as soonaspossible. 0. F: Hi Jerry. My car’s broken down, so I’m thinking of taking
F: Thanks. I wanted to ask advice actually. the bus. It’Il be quicker than going onfoot,asit’s quite a long
M: I’d be happyto giveit. I’m available this afternoon,I’ve just walk to the town from my housesinceI live by thetrain station.
got to go to an appointmentfirst.
F: Great! I’ll see youlater, then. 1. F: Hi Liz. My husbandis taking my children to schoolthis
morning so I won’t havethecar. I can’t now pick up my dog
22. F: As muchasI appreciate your cooking, I don’t like having from the vet's, so | was wondering if you could, after you come
to clean up after you! back from shopping? Manythanks! I owe youone!
M: But I do the dishes you know! It’s notlike I leave them for
you to do. 2. M: I could never imagine myself workingasa pilot and hav-
F: Yes, butit’s all the other mess you make. Maybe you oughtto ing to deal with stressful situations. But what J feel is even more
stick to gardening and I’ll do the cooking, instead. stressful is working with people. Imagine having to deal with
employees everyday as managersdo,or even difficult cus-
23. M: Notpolitics again! I can't stand the news any more. Shall tomers, if you are a taxi driver! Luckily I don't have to do any of
weswitch off? these in myjob, it's just me and the animals!
F: Hold on! There’s a good programmeon next.
M: The oneyoulike about those young people living together in 3. M: I’vejust bought a new car! It’s in really good condition as
the same house? the previous ownertookgreat care ofit. This is what matters to
me, though,not that the price wasn't good for a car that size. The 14, F: I decided against buying the necklace I saw forsale last
colour, on the other hand, isn't my favourite, I'm afraid! Saturday. As muchasI like antique jewellery, I didn’t think it
justified the price. I can buy beautiful second-hand jewellery
4. F: A friend from work is having a party tomorrow evening. from mylocal charity shop fora lotless.
Casualclothesare not allowed,as it’s a special occasion, so that
meansI can’t go in mybeachdress! I only have one evening 15. M: This is an announcementfor passengers waiting on plat-
dress, though. Lookslike I’ll have to wear that. I wish I could form 3 for the delayed train to Holywell. Unfortunately, trains
wearthat lovely blue dress I usually wear for work meetings. I terminating at Holywell have been cancelled until further notice.
thinkit fits me perfectly. Compensation forms will be issued from theticket office adja-
centto the waiting room. Please collect a form before you leave.
5. M: Hello. I’ve just received my orderand there is an item
missing. All the fruit and vegetables are here but there was no 16. F: I’m ringing about a recent groceries order. As ever, the
ice cream included with my frozen food produce. Onlythe fish delivery was prompt and my groceriesarrived undamaged.
wasdelivered. Could you send the missing item with my next However, when I unpacked myorder, I realised that most of the
order, please? And could youalso add somelettuce and ba- produce waspastits ‘best before date’. Admittedly, it looks OK,
nanas? I must have forgotten all about them. but I wouldlike a refund nevertheless,please.
6. F: [haven’t learnt much from that language course! It appealed 17. F: I’m not goingto wait forthelift, so I’ll see youupstairs.
to measit wastheright level and a goodprice, too! But I’d have I’ll probably get there first, by the looksofthings! I guessit’s
beenbetter off paying for a more expensivecourse. It was just so taking longer than usual, as there mustbea lot of people usingit
rushed, you see. I hoped that I would havegot to an advancedlevel today. Not to mention that I dread being amongall these people
by nowbutI feel like I needto start over from the easiest parts. in casethe lift stops working.
7. M: I’ve lost my umbrella. I’ve checked underthe seat on the 18. M: Whata sad ending!
platform where I wassitting but maybeI left it in the waiting F: Well, it would have beenif the actors had playedtheir parts
room? Anyway,its not there now. There werelots of school- better. At least the show wasn’t long enough to getboring.
children around yesterday and maybeoneof them has handedit M: True. I suppose weshouldbegrateful too that they’ve
in to you? mendedthe sound system. Last time the music completely
drownedout the actors’ voices.
8. M: Dueto high winds, wewill be unableto fly directly to F: [laughing] Maybeit would have been better if they hadn’t
LindosIsland. Instead, we’ll have to divert to Santa MonicaIs- mendedit!
land which lies between Martin Island and Fire Island. I will
keep you updated on any further changes andapologise for any 19. M: So did James get the grades for university?
inconvenience caused. F: Yes, he did. He had been expecting to fail. That’s why he’d
made plans to have a gap year and go abroad. He’d eventalked
9. M: I managedto get a ticket for the concert! A company em- about going ona training schemeat one point, too.
ployee told metheystill had someseats reserved for wheelchair M: Limagine he won’t be using any ofthose back-upplans, now.
users, so I waslucky. They’re not as expensive as the normal F: You’re quite right!
tickets and they’re even cheaperthan the ones whichare dis-
countedif you’re not working. 20. M: That new swimmingpoolhasfinally opened. I won’t be
using it, though. The entrance charge is cheap enough,but I’ve
10. M:Hi. It’s Terry. I’m ringing you aboutthe theatre tickets. heard the poolis pocket-sized. At least I supposeit’ll be easier
F: Sorry Terry, I can’t hear you. There’s too muchnoise. Every- to keep clean. It’s a shameasit’s right on my doorstep and
one’s just comeoutofthe stadium andthey’re trying to get a would’ve been so convenient!
seat on the carriage like me.
M: OK.[’ll just meet you at the publaterto talk aboutit. Good 21. F: Jake isn’t doing too well at school, is he?
luck! M: No, judging by his last report.
F: I’m sure his grades would getbetter if his attendance improved.
11. F: How are you Jim? M: Naturally. Whenheis able to revise, his grades and exam re-
M: OKthanks. Although myfall didn’t help, just as I’m about sults reflect his hard work. Not to mention how much more con-
to move house! The neighbours and eventhe kids have been fident he feels.
great, though. I've gotlots of help! F: Well, I’m sure he’ll catch up with the help ofhis friends.
F: Good. Well, at least when you do move, there’I] be no more
commuting! 22. F: I’m really pleased with my new dress. I do needto takeit
M: That’s true! That’s the only reason why I’m doing it! My in quite a bit, though. I think I’ve lost quite a bit of weight since
family really enjoyed the old house. I ordered it online! Oh well, it’s easy enoughtoalter. Luckily
the alterations won’t affect its length.
12. M: Hello. I’m ringing abouta coatI ordered.I tried it on
23. M: Hopefully this time I will really lose weight. I think hav-
and it looked goodatfirst. The quality of the fabric impressed
ing a personaltrainer will compensate for mylack ofself-disci-
me, I must admit. But then, when I looked at the back in a mir-
pline in exercising anddieting for one thing. Being watched
ror, I saw it was a different length from thefront. It's actually
over while I’m exercising will make me workall the harder to
muchshorter if you have a good lookatit. So I wouldlike to re-
burn offall those extra calories I consume from junk food!
turn it, please.
24. F: Listeners will not be able to tune into Giles Summer’s
13. M: Hi Tom.I didn’t see you at the match, today. I was going
regular afternoonslot as he is away for two weeks. Don't worry,
to ask you to comeover. Please do, if you can! I have to write
though,it's not that he's sick or anything. Heis off touring the
some emails tonight, but apart from that I don’t have anything to
length and breadth ofthe country with his radio show.It prom-
do! I guessI'll be done with work at around 6. We'll definitely
ises to be a good oneasit will be the last one
have some fun.
before heretires next year.
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25. M: Mary’s off on holiday next week, isn’t she? 7. M: Hello. It was only byluck that I received my order on
F: Yes. Lwas surprised whenI heardthat. I mean, she has to be time. It was mistakenly sent to a neighbour who broughtit over.
so careful with money! They barely make ends meet! Hethought atfirst he’d been sent a replacementfor a damaged
M: I suppose she neededa break. All those hospital visits for producthe hadpreviously received from another company. Any-
herelderly mother musthave takenit out ofher! way, please could you makesure this doesn’t happen again?
F: Ohwell, let’s hope it does her good!
8. F: Dave keeps going on aboutgetting a dog. Hethinks I have
APTISfor Teens - Final Task no reason for saying no butI do. I wouldn’t mind the expense,
F: I’m so jealousof you, Tim. You areso fit and look at me, I’m that's notit, but Dave’s not going to be the one looking afterit.
putting on weight and am generally unhealthy. being away all day. It’s a shame, as our dog could do with the
M: Well, it doesn’t help that you eat so much junk food. Don’t company.
go on oneofthose silly diets, though. (1) You just needto be

9. F: Hi! Are you comingouttonight?
careful about what you eat and makesure you eat more health
food than fast food. M: Unfortunately not, although I needa break.
F: I guess so, butI feellike I need to be more active too but you F: You’ve had a tough week.
know how muchI hate sport of any kind. I just love playing M: That’strue. Doing a presentation when I’d onlyjust got over
computer games. the flu wasn’t much fun.
M: Exactly, you needto cut back on your computer time. You F: So why don't you join us?
don’t have to stop completely. And (2) what you could do is M: L needto put moneyaside for the rent.
walk Mrs Smith’s dog a few times a week as Mrs Smith findsit F: OKthen. But promise you'll comeout next time!
difficult to walk very far these days and you love that dog so M: Ofcourse!
everyone would benefit.
F: Nowthat’s a goodidea! 10. M: Hi Susie. You probablythink I forgotall about you. But
thetruth is | didn’t get a chanceto ring you before left work.
We're all getting ready for Friday's meeting.
TEST 5 F: Well, I was waiting for yourcall.

M:Sorry. I had to get a lot doneso I could havea laterstart to-
morrow soas to avoid the morningtraffic.
This is the Aptis Listening Test. You will hear 25 short recordings.
F: I suppose I can’t blame youforthat.
question paper. You will havefive minutes at the end of the
test to copy your answers onto the answersheet. Before the 11. M: When my brother movedabroad,things changed. We
test begins, listen to an example. didn’t fall out nor wasthe distance between us a problem. After
all, we have the internet nowadays. It’s just that I couldn’t
0. M: Hi James, I’m off abroad for a few days. There won’t relate to his new lifestyle. I think the feeling was mutual. As a
be muchrelaxingby the poolor sightseeing, though. ’m_ result, we began to communicate less.
attending a conference! Let’s go out for a meal whenI get back.
We'll haveto plan our winter break too. Speak to you soon,Jack. 12. F: I didn’t wantto stay at a hotel with full board, but I didn’t
wantto have to provide any of my own meals, either. That's why
1. F: Hi Brenda, I seem to be a bit unlucky, at the moment. First, I never choosetostay at friends’ houses. Anyway, so 1 decided
myprinter broke, then my computer stopped working. that I would eat out for lunch and dinner and have breakfast and
I definitely need to replace both when I’ve got money. Mean- accommodation provided for me.
while, could you print some copies for me? I need them for
work. I can comebyandcollect them later. Thanks! 13. F: The show’s really popular, asit’s nearly sold out. But as
muchasI lovethe play,I’m notgoing.It’s not the same when you
2. M: Hi George, can you meet me today? Myafternoon meet- don’t have company.I’ve asked around, but everyoneI know is ei-
ing starts at 2pm butit should be finished within the hour. So ther too busy to come, or has seen the play before, unfortunately.
anytimeafter 3pm? Let’s say 3.30 as that would give meat least
half an hourextra to complete some workI needto doatthe office. 14. M: It’s difficult to know whereto start with this house.
Annais off at 4 so she could join uslater if she fancies. So much needsdoing.I've arrangedfor the walls to be
painted next week. And the garden’s a complete mess! But the
3. F: Hi Jenny, there’s been a changeofplan for the dinner gardenerwill have to worry about that. Well, first thingsfirst.
party. It’ll be the same day and same time, don’t worry but Eve’s There’s a water pipe that you could lookat, as it’s leaking. All
going to come, soit’s going to be a vegetarian meal now. She therest, like the redecorating and carpets, can be left for now.
wasn’t on the guestlist but Jake wanted her to come. I hope you
don’t mind! See you on Friday at 8. 15. M: Thesports of my youth,like football and basketball, are
too vigorous for me now. | suppose swimmingor golf are more
4. F: Welcometo Sunny Bay Hotel. Here are the keys to your suitable at my age. SinceI love being outdoors and like games of
room. Your room is ready for you if you’d like to check in now. skill, it’s easy to choose betweenthe two. That's notto say thatI
Ourrestaurant will open shortly if you would like to eat some- wouldn't enjoy a ball game oncein a while butthat's life, I guess.
thing at our hotel. We wish you a wonderfulstay.
16. F: How didthe job interview go, Neil?
5. M: Good morning. MayI haveyourattention, please? M: I didn’t get the job.
Before the store closes at 9, we will carry outa test on ourfire F: I don’t believeit!
alarm. This is for your own safety. You will not needto leave the M: Obviously skills and experience countfor nothing, if you’re
store and may carry on shopping. over a certain age.
F: That’s ridiculous! Employerslike that won’t get very far if
6. F: Last month, many new membersenrolled at our gym they havethatattitude!
followingthe successofour annual open day. To cope with this in-
crease in demand wewill be hiring new staff over the coming month. 17. F: Where’s the boss? I haven’t seen him around. He's not
Please apply to Jackie Rogers at Life Gym if youare interested. at his office.
Ea
M: He’sjust poppedout to grab a snack between meetings. The Robotsand technology always guarantee my interest. However,
nextonestarts at 1.30pm andis likely to last a long time. They’re despite being well-written, it was hardly a page-turner.I like
discussing the annual conference. booksthat keep you on the edge of yourseat. At least the
F: Honestly, I don’t know how hekeeps going. ending didn’t disappoint.
M: Well, he hasn’t been looking too goodrecently, I must say.
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18. M: We wouldlike to hear from listeners who recently M: I’vebeentrying to think what to get Paula for her birthday
purchased any Hanson’s baby products. Wepride ourselves on but I haven’t got much money.
producing quality products. However, we have been made aware F: Well, she wouldn’t want you to spend muchonher. (1) Be
that a recent batch did not meetour usual standards. We are. bit different.
therefore, requesting anyone whohas purchased one of our prod- M: I thoughtabout getting something useful like a new school
ucts in the last 2 weeksto return it in exchangefor a full refund. bag. I could borrow some money from my mum.
F: We could have bought her something together but I’ve already
19. M: Did you decide what you’re doing for your holiday? got her a new CD. I’ve got a better idea. You are a fantastic artist.
F: I considered backpacking, but then I had second thoughts. (2) Paint her a picture for her room. She would love that.
M: Why? M: Doyoureally think so?
F: I love touring, but I want to see things without being weighed F: Yes, I know she would, she always admiresthe things you do
down bya backpack. in art at school.
M: You could go on cruise. That way, you see different
places and never have to unpack!
F: [think you must have read my mind! I’ve already booked
the holiday! This is going to be so much better than that walking
TEST 6
holiday I wenton last year. This is the Aptis Listening Test. You will hear 25 short recordings.
20. M: Where’s Tom? question paper. You will have five minutes at the end of the
F: If he’s not in his room,then he’s probably on the sofa, watch- test to copy your answers onto the answersheet. Before the
ing TV. test begins, listen to an example.
M:Makesa changefrom being glued to a screen all day.
0. F: Hi Billy. I’m sorry but I can’t go to the cinema tonight.
trying to improve his gaming skills.
M: Oh no. Areyoustill sick?
F: I know. Butjust be grateful he’s not always on his mobile.
F: No, I’m fine but L haveto stay at the office late to do all
I find kids who’re on their mobiles day and night so annoying!
the work I didn’t do when I was away.
M: I couldn’t agree more! Atleast hestill talks to us once ina
M: Howboring! Well, don’t make yourself tootired.
while.
1. M: Shouldn’t you be leaving for yourhos pital appointment
21. M: MayI see your passport, madam? at 11, Jenny?
F: Sure. F: Actually it was neverat 11. It should have been at 11.30 but
M: Hmm.Thecover’s seen better days, hasn’t it? Let’s just they phoned meyesterday to changeit to an hour anda halflater.
check the expiry date. Ah. I see it’s due for renewalshortly. M: Oh ok. Does that mean youwill get home by two o’clock?
F: Yes. And the photo's not so recent, either, as you can see. F: Yes, I hopeso.
Mindyou, the resemblance wasn’t great even whenit wasfirst
done. 2. M: HiPetra, I’ve just got off the train. What’s the best way to
M: Luckily, madam,few people look like their passport photos, get to your house?Is it close enough for me to walk?
in reallife. F: HiSteve. It is but it’s difficult to find my road and you will
F: Yes! /laughing] get lost. Unfortunately there aren’t any buses today becauseit’s
Sunday.
22. F: Good morning everybody. This is your pilot speaking. M: Oh,I cansee taxi overthere.
I’m just waiting for clearance to land. However, we will be F: Perfect. Get it before someone else does because you can’t
encountering someturbulence, so youare advised to stay seated usually get one at this time of day.
and fasten yourselves securely into your seats. This is for your
own safety. Meanwhile, our cabin crew will ensure all overhead 3. F: Hi Paul, it’s Sandra. Thanks for saying you will look after
lockers are secured and handluggage is safely stowed away. Blackie. He’s a good dog generally although he can be naughty.
I've left behind a hat and somebootsif you want to walk him in
23. M: We’ve been waiting for ages! I wish I’d taken mycar to the woods. Just be careful that you don’t leave any magazines or
work now. books on the floor because he can’t resist them. If he wants to
F: Goingbycaris a lot quicker than going by bus. play, his toys are in the living room.
M: Well, I thought with the bus lanes, that wasn’t actually the
case. That’s whyI decidedto go by bustoday. I would happily 4. M: Hi Jane. Our meeting has been changed again.
havepaid the parking fee if I’d knownthis would happen. F: Are youserious? Is it back to 9 o’clock? That meansI’ll have
F: Oh well. At least you’re helping to cut downonpollution. to get the 8 o’clocktrain.
M: Hmm. I supposeso. But I guess I won't be taking the bus M:No,they have madeit even later. You needto be here for ten
any time soon unless mycaris at a garage or something! o’clock now.
F: Oh,ok.I’ll be in a bit earlier anyway as I need to check my
24, M: I would have madetimeto see the performanceif it had report before the meeting. Hopefully we will be finished by 11.
been worthwhile. It would have cheered meupafter being in
bed with the flu for the last week. However, I wasput off by 5. M: Hi Agnes. J am silly. I always leave things at your house,
whatI read in the newspapers. Thecritics weren’t at all don’t I? At least it’s not my bagthis time. I’m calling from
complimentary! Hardly a sold-out performance,to say theleast. Bob’s mobile because I think when I wasputting on my gloves
andscarfI left mine on your coffee table. Please can you let me
25. M: What drew meto the bookinitially was the cover. know when youget this message andI’ll comeandcollectit.
6. M1: It’s a shameit’s too cold to go swimmingat the beach. a partnerforthat asit’s great fun. At 11 o’clock there will be the
M2: I know but never mind, we can do somethingelse. dance show for everyoneto enjoy fromthe local danceclub. Let’s
M1: Let’s gofor a bike ride in the park. notforget our four-legged friends andsee if you can win a prize
M2: I’d love to go to the park but mybike is broken at the mo- for the best rescue, the most obedient or maybe the most hairy
mentso I’ll bring my new ball with me,instead. dog. Thatall starts in the mainarenaat a quarter to 12.
M1: Oh ok, goodidea.
15. M: This week’s films are as follows. Death at Sea and Lost
7. M: Good morning Madam. I see you are looking at our winter in the Wild are showingevery night at 7 and 9 pm. Thelovely
coats. That’s a lovely warm onethereandnotatall expensive. cartoon for children, Dogs on Holiday is screened every after-
F: I don’t really need anything as warm asthatasit’s for when I noon at 2 pm and an early showing weekdaysonly at 11 am. Fi-
go running so I won’t be cold anyway. AndI don’t really mind nally, Space Wars will be shown every eveningat 6 pm and 8
whatI haveto payeither although, of course, I don’t want to pm and also Saturday afternoon at 2 pm.
pay more thanI haveto.
M: This is a very fashionable coat, Madam. It’s one of our most 16. M: I’m really looking forward to the exhibition today.
popular ones. F: Metoo. It will be a nice walk through the park on the way.I
F: Well, it really doesn’t matter whatit lookslike as longasit thought we’d go to the museum after lunch too, as we have
keeps me dry. plenty of time.
M: Yes, good idea. You know I've heardthe gallery cafe serves
8. F: Wow, what a beautiful garden.I loveall the trees. amazingdishes. Then, maybe wecan doa bit of shopping and
M: Yes, they will keep it cooler in the summer, won’t they? ’m have a coffee before we come home again?
really pleased that I rebuilt the big shed to keep all my garden- F: Yes, why not?
ing tools in. I wouldn't be ableto take such a good care of the
garden withoutit. 17. M1: Are you havingcar problems again Shawn?
F: I know andI really like the way that you havegotall your M2: Yes, I don’t know whatto do withit. It’s always breaking
plants and flowers in pots. down. MaybeI’ll give it to my son.
M: I did that so that once all the grass has gone, I can put the M1: Hecan’t afford to getit fixed, can he? It must betime for
pots all over the garden and makeit look pretty. youto buy anotheronesurely,as it’s not worth spending money
on such an old car and you don’t know howtofix it, do you?
9. M: Good morningshoppers. We have somefresh salmon M2: I don’t knowif I can afford a new one.
today on the fish counter. For you meatlovers there are a few M1: You would probably get a few hundred poundsfor this one
steaks left, so you needto be quickif that’s what you fancy for and then you get to buy a second-hand one.
dinnertonight. For a healthy shop don’t forget that today and M2: That’s nota bad idea.
every Wednesdayallsaladisfifty percentoff. Be careful if you
are by thefruit aisle as the flooris a bit wet at the moment. 18. M: I guess you heard abouttheterrible accident yesterday.
F: Yes, I was worried you were caughtup in it because you were
10. M1: Hi Bob. I just wanted to let you know the 12 o’clock driving to the airport, weren’t you?
meeting is scheduled for later now. M: Luckily I got the train to the airport but I saw the bus that
M2: I thoughtit wasat 12.30 anyway. had crashed into the bridge when mytrain wentpast. It looked
M1: Whatever! It’s at 2 now, so the taxi will arrive at the really bad.
office half an hour before that. Just make sure you are ready. F: It was lucky no one died.
M2: Don’t worry, I’ll be ready.
19. M: A seriousfire has caused extensive damage in the town
11. F: I can’t believe howdifficult it was to do the second part centre today. The building which is opposite The Grand Hotel
of the exam. nextto the main train station was completely destroyed. The
M:I know. Weshould both havedonereally well but with that cause is thought to have beenanelectrical fault in the shop. Luck-
listening section I’m notsure we will now. ily the housesclose to it weren’t damaged and no one washurt.
F: I know they had to keep the room warm butreally thoseair
conditioning machines wereso loud. 20. M: HiSally,it’s Peter. Angela told me about the postman
M: L really couldn’t hearhalfof the listening test. crashing into your car with his van yesterday. I hope you have
F: Meneither. I think we should makeanofficial complaint. madeanofficial complaint. You shouldget a lot more than an
apology from them. They need to pay you proper compensation.
12. F: To all passengers waiting for the 11.20 to Birmingham, Anyway,I just wanted to let you know that I don’t need my car
we would like to apologise for the delay. We are hoping the train until Monday so I’m happyto lendit to you. Just let me know if
will depart in half an hour as the driver is on his way. Unfortu- you needit.
nately his car broke downonhis wayto the station this morning.
I hope this delay doesn’t spoil yourplansonthis beautiful sum- 21. M: HiJoe, it’s Danny from the farm. I know weagreed that
mer day. you would start working for us on the 22"! but we havegot so
busy that we could do with you before then. Could youstart on
13. F: Thank you for phoningTastes ofIndia. The restaurant the 10"? No actually that’s a Sunday. I meanthe 11". Please get
will be opening this Friday evening at 6 o’clock. We specialise back to me as soon aspossible. I need to know bythe 2"¢ to
in hot meat dishes from India. Whether you like beef, lamb, make arrangements.
pork or chicken, we have a variety of dishes with exotic spicy
flavours. We regret to say that our restaurant does not cater for 22. M: Oh,hello there, this is Mr Jarvis from the art club. I got
babies or children under the age of 16. Please leave a message your message. I’m not sure what your query is about, though. If
for a reservation. it’s about the exhibition, can you phone me on 0712 256218 or
Mr Brownon 0712 256812? Mrs Dobsonis in charge of new
14. M: Good morning ladies and gentlemen, boysandgirls. It’s membershipsand you can contact her on 0712 257218. Finally,
10 o’clock and the summerfete is now officially open. In half an for any other business, call Mrs Andrews on 0712 256681.
hour you canjoin in the three-legged race, so make sure you have Thank you.
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23. M: I don’t knowwhatto buy Jack for his birthday. Do you

think he’d like a new digital camera?
F: He uses his smartphoneto take pictures so he doesn’t reall
need one. I was thinking a tablet might be more useful for col-
lege.
M: Theyarea bit expensive, though. Let’s get him someclothes
or give him some money.
F: Helikes to choose his own clothes and moneyis too
impersonal.
M: I suppose you areright. Let’s go with your idea thenas it
will be easier for him to carry than his laptop.
24. F: Hello Daniel, I just wanted to leave you my thoughts on

the last candidate for the job as Headofthe English Department. It
wasreally impressed with his performance in the interview and
it was certainly a brave application. Although he’s a qualified
English teacher, we can’t really justify making him Head of
Department when he has so few years teaching behind him.It
wouldn’t be fair on the other applicants. Anyway, call me back if
you want to discuss it further.
25. M: Julia, I’m very disappointed that you haven’t finished the
Sandersonreport. You are usually so reliable and committed to
your work.
F: I’m really sorry Mr Jones. My elderly mother was underthe
weather and I hadto take care of her. I hadn’t forgotten that you
needed it this morning butit was just impossible for me to leave
my mother and the internet was downather houseso I couldn't
work on my laptop.
M: Don’t worry Julia! I knew there would be a good reason.
Just finish it as soon as youcanplease.
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M:HiSally, are you looking forward to yourfirst skiing holiday?
F: I’m excited but a bit nervoustoo as I have no idea what to
expect or what the weatherwill be like.
M: Obviously,it will be cold but don’t worry about buying spe-
cial expensive clothes. Just make sure you havelots oflayers
on. Of course they will rent skis to you when youget there. (1)
It will be very bright on the mountain so you can easily get
burnt, so make sure yourskin is protected. It can be worse than
a beach holiday.
F: Ok,that’s good advice. I wouldn’t have thoughtofthat. I just
hopeI can at least stand up whenI get the skis on.
M: Youneedto practise before you go as lessons on the moun-
tain will be really expensive and it’s too dangerous to just try on
your own when yougetthere. (2) There’s a practice slope just
outside town you can go there and get some help from a profes-
sional coach.
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APTIS for Teens 03. 12.Jane 13.Andrew 14.Fred 15.Jane 16.Andrew
03.12Jake 13.Maisie 14.Lynn 15.Lynn 16.Maisie 17.Fred 18.Mary
7.Mark 18.Jake 04.19.D 20.B 21.A 22.H
23.F 24.C 25.E
04.19.F 20.A 21.H 22.C
23.B 24.D 25.E Listening
01.3 02.2 03.4 04.3 05.3 06.4 07.3 08.1 09.3
Listening 10.1 114 124 13.3 142 15.4 16.1 17.3 18.2
01.1 02.2 03.3 04.3 05.4 06.2 07.4 08.1 09.3 19.4 20.2
10.2 11.4 12.2 13.3 14.1 15.3 164 17.2 184 21.1 22.3 23.4 24,3 25.4
19.3 20.2
21.2 22.4 23.3 24.2 25.4 APTIS for Teens
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A.1.B 2.D 3.A 4.C A.T.C 2.D 3.B .4.€
B. 1. Virtually 2. undergo B.1.merely 2. massive
3. make the grade 3. intrinsic 4. revolutionised
4. dates back to 5. necessity 6. construction
5. is a far cry from
6. bordering on Words in Context &
Reading Comprehension
Words in Context & A. 1. revolutionised
Reading Comprehension 2. construction 3. obligation
A.1.B 2.B 3.C 4A 5.C 4. accusations 5. unthinkable
Belge 2:7 SF 4.7 SeT 6. compulsory 7. necessity
8. provision
Grammar, Vocabulary, B.1.B: 2,C 3..D
Use of English
C1.C 2.B 3.A 4.D Grammar, Vocabulary,
D.1.0n 2. with 3. make Useof English
4. back C1.C 2.A 3.B 4.D
E. 1. such a fast D.1. whose 2. Since
2. regret (his) not going to 3. Without 4. until
3. you mind not wearing E. 1. started by the time
4. before have | seen such 2. can’t/couldn’t have been involved
3. house wasbroken into
4. time providing we leave
Practice Test 3
Grammar Practice Test 4
01.8 02.C 03.A 04.C
05.A 06.A 07.A 08.C 09.A 10.C 11.C 12.A 13.B Grammar
14.8 15.C 16.0 17.A 18A 19.C 20.C 01.B 02.A 03.C 04.C 05.C 06.A 07.B 08.B 09.A
21.A 22.8 23.A 24.C 25.c 10.B 11.0 12A 13.A 140 15.A 16.0 17.A 18A
19.B 20.C
Vocabulary 21.B 22.C 23.A 24.C 25.B
01.1.0 2H 3.F 4. 5.B
02.6.0 7.J 8.1 9.B 10.D
03.11.C 12.H 13.1 14.G 15) Vocabulary
04.16.F 17.0 18.A 19) 20.6 01.16 21 3.0 4) 5.A
05.21.C 22.H 23.1 24) 25.A 02.6.D 7.1 8G 9.C 101
03.11.D 12.H 13.F 14.A 15.1
04.16.D 17.1 18.B 19) 20A
05.21.F 22.C 23.) 24.H 25.A
Reading
01.1.B 2.C 3C 4B 5A Reading
02.6. 7:6 8: 9B 10,F 21.D 01.1.0 2B 3A 4A 5.C
03.12.1 13. 14) 15.C 16.B 17.A 18.E 02:66 7:¢ SE 9B 10:F 11.0
03:12.D 13:8 14.) 45.H 46.E 17.6 18:¢
APTIS for Teens
03.12.Jill 13.Gary 14-Tracy
15.Liam 16.Gary 17.Tracy APTIS for Teens
18.Liam 03.12.Alex 13.Robin 4.Alice 15.Georgina 16.Robin
04.19.F 20.C 21.B 22.H 17.Alex 18.Georgina
23.A 24.E 25.G 04.19.H 20.A 21.F 22.D
23.G 24.E 25.B
Listening
01.1 02.3 03.3 04.3 05.1 06.2 07.2 08.1 09.2
10.3 413 12.4 134 142 415.2 163 172: 18.4 Listening
19.2 20.2 01.2 02.4 03.2 04.3 05.3 06.3 07.2 08.1 09.4
21:3 22.2 23.2 24:4 (25.2 10.4 11.3 12.1 13.2 142 15.4 16.2 17.3 183
19.3 20:3
APTIS for Teens 21.1 22:32 23.1 24.3 25.2
Final Task
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APTIS for Teens-Final Task
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A.1.D 2.B 3.A 4.B A. 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.A
B.1. assemble 2. enthusiast B. 1. stumbled upon
3. inconceivable 4. initially 2. workforce 3. flock
5. instantly 6. revival 4.current 5.crossedtheline 6. figure
Words in Context & Wordsin Context &

Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension
AlD 2.8) 3G 4A A.1.C 2.A 3.D 4.B
5.8 -6..D: 5:C¢ 6D 7A
BieF 27 BT AT
Grammar, Vocabulary,
Use of English
G1:D 2.B 3.A 4,C
Grammar, Vocabulary, D.1.upon 2.with 3.line 4. hand
Use of English E. 1. to work despite feeling
GLA 2:D 3.€ 4.D 2. | had studied more
D.1. despite 2. beat 3.0n 4.likely/bound 3. no matter what you say
E. 1. was phoned to 4. so that he could buy
2. would have taken
3. isn’t big enough for
4. regardless of how bad Practice Test 6
Practice Test 5 Grammar
01.B 02.A 03.B 04.C 05.B 06.B 07.A 08.C 09.C 10.B
Grammar 11.B 12.A 13.B 14.0 15.A 16.C 17.C 18.A 19.A 20.C
01.B 02.A 03.C 04.B 05.B 06.B 07.C 08.A 09.C 21.A 22.B 23.A 24.B 25.C
10.A 11.B 12.A 13.B 14.0 15.A 16.B 17.C 18.A
19.C 20.B
21.B 22.C 23.A 24.C 25.C Vocabulary
01.1.F 2.1 3) 4A 5.H
02.6G 7.D 8.1 9.E 10.B
Vocabulary 03..11.F 22.0 131 14:6 15.)
OL.1E 2.6 3H 4.J 51) 04.16.F 17. 18H 19.B 20.D
02.6. 7.H 8) 9.G 10.A 05. 21.G 22.) 23.E 24.A 25.1
03.11.F 12.H 13.A 14.C 15J
04.16.C 17.G 18.A 19. 20.1
05.21.E 22.1 23.8 24.G 25.C Reading
01.1.B 2. 3A 4A 5.C
02.6.G 7.F 8.D 9.B 10.E 11.¢
Reading 03.12.F 13.8 14.1 15. 16A 17.G 18J
01.1.A 2.0 3B 4B S.A
02.6.6 7.C 8£ 9.B 10.F 11.D
03.12.B 13.) 14.F 15.A 16.K 17.C 18.H APTIS for Teens
03.12.Andy 13.Janet 14.Sharon 15Janet 16.Barry
17.Sharon 18.Andy
APTIS for Teens 04.19.F 20.C 21.H 22.A 23.B 24.E 25.D
03.12.Marianna 13.Adonis
14.Ron 15.Andrea 16.Ron Listening
17.Adonis 18.Marianna 01.3 02.4 03.2 04.3 05.1 06.2 07.3 08.3 09.4 10.3
04.19.C 20.H 21.B 22.E 11.2 12.2 33.2 44.4 15.1. 16.2 173 18.4. 19.1. 20.4
23.D 24.G 25.A 21.3 22.2 23.3 24.2 25.1
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01.2 02.3 03.2 04.2 05.4 06.3 07.4 08.1 09.4 Final Task
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19.1 20:3
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Unit 1 Key Words & Vocabulary Practice Pages 4-5

Key Words & Vocabulary Practice Pages 36-37

Unit 5 Key Words & Vocabulary Practice Pages 68-69

Speaking APTIS Speaking Test | (Four parts — 12 minutes) Page 100

nutrient (n) organism (n) refer (to) (v)

result in (phr v) accumulate (v)

A. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

2. Ifa businessisn’t ......... ie , it can’t survive for long.

3. You need to... changeyour lifestyle, or you will be seriously ill.

biodegrade (v) stationary (adj) relatively (adv) drastically (adv)

clockwise (adj) pointless (adj) overboard (adv) in question (exp)

The man has been reported tothe police.

Wordsin Context & Reading Comprehension

. Getting a promotion at work Perfect holidays

B. Sayif the statementsare true (T) or false (F).

Grammar, Vocabulary, Use of English

(0) A. rotation B. fleet C. flotsam D. nutrient

A frightening trip out to sea

1. A. relatively B. drastically C. subsequently D. pointlessly

2. A.merged B. referred C. resulted D. accumulated

3. A. organism B. cargo C. compass D. current

4. A. profitable B. stationary C. clockwise D. biodegradable

1. The swimmer managed to swim against the strong current. IN

2. Scientists say that there aren’t any nutrients in fast food. TO

3. ‘Why don’t we use a compass to navigate ourselves?’ he said. USING

He ccciun annie to navigate ourselves.

4. | don’t approve of your accumulatingall these useless items. RATHER

| sisters mmnsonmancnnncamumsevnareesoere accumulateall these useless items.

Write your answers (A-C) to questions 1-25 on your answerpaper.

01. A: How long have you had that bike?

02. We can see one film tonight and__ next weekend.

03. He_ afree ticket for the cinema because

12. He ___a lot of water every day but now he doesn’t.

15. You can have your car cleaned __ you go.

18. At 10:30 am, the plane took ____ from the

Fat rear reHEICEN A. artificial

1. A. last B. first C. second

2. A. titled B. named C. called

3. A. travelling B. going C. coming

4. A. nice B. shy C. strong

5. A. word B. note C. postcard

The exchangestudentstaying with us is (2)......... Andre and he is 16 years old.

| hope he is (4)......... and friendly because | am excited about making a newfriend.

When | am in France,| will send a (5) ......... to you.

G. They are now ready to be sent to supermarkets around the country,

Example (0): H - established

42. 73: 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

Lynn (female, age 16) Maisie (female, age 15)

Mark (male, age 13) Jake (male, age 12)

The Pacific Gyre

. What colour 07. Listen to the radio advertisement.

oi: Listen to two friends talking about getting an ice-cream.

17. Twofriends are talking about taking photosof birds.

18. Listen to a woman who wants to buy a smartphone.

What do you do?

Whatdid you do last weekend?

What’s your favourite place?

What’s the weatherlike today?

What music do you like?

Globe Travel Club

Sharon: Where would you really like to travel in the future?