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Day 2 Intensivo Aptis General

The document provides guidance on how to complete two parts of the reading section of the Aptis General exam. Part 1 involves reading a passage with blanks and choosing the correct word to fill each gap from a list of options. Part 2 requires ordering sentences to form coherent texts. Tips are given such as reading the full passage before answers, eliminating incorrect options, and using context clues. Sample practice questions with texts and sentences are included for both parts. The summary provides an overview of the key information and structure of the reading section.

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Day 2 Intensivo Aptis General

The document provides guidance on how to complete two parts of the reading section of the Aptis General exam. Part 1 involves reading a passage with blanks and choosing the correct word to fill each gap from a list of options. Part 2 requires ordering sentences to form coherent texts. Tips are given such as reading the full passage before answers, eliminating incorrect options, and using context clues. Sample practice questions with texts and sentences are included for both parts. The summary provides an overview of the key information and structure of the reading section.

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Reading Parts 1&2

Part 1 of the Reading portion of the Aptis General exam consists of a text with
gaps. You need to choose a word (from a list of 3) to correctly complete the
sentence. You will have five sentences to complete.

Tip:

• Before reading the list of possible answers, read the text first and try to
“guess” what the answer might be.
• After reading the text, eliminate the options you know are not the correct
answers.
• Use the words before and after the gap to help you find the answer.

Reading Part 1
Practice 1

In this task you have to complete a sentence by choosing the correct word from
three options A, B or C. An example has been done for you.

Hi Charles,

Thanks for your (0) reply. You are so (1) _______! I (2) _______ an e-mail to Mr.
Johnson two days ago, and he just replied with a videocall. They want us to make
a (3) _______ on what happened last term and to design a "Project Plan."

Also, they have some (4) _______ that we have to fill in to describe the (5)
_______in other languages as well, so we’ll have to think of something that can get
us the highest marks possible. Don’t be a stranger!

- Paula

0 question reply reservation


1 quick slow sweet
2 received sent borrowed
3 inform recipe report
4 forms signs diaries
5 landscape bargain process

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Reading Part 1

Practice 2

Part 1

In this task, you have to complete a sentence by choosing the correct word from
options A, B or C. An example has been done for you.

Hey James,

Thank you so much for such a beautiful day. I really (0) enjoyed spending time with
you and your cousins. Your family is so (1) ________ that I felt very comfortable
with them. My train leaves on Friday morning, so I’m going to take the subway to
(2) ________ to the station.

I (3) ________ you and your family get to relax during the holidays and (4)
________ time please come to Italy to visit me! I’m feeling exhausted, so I’m going
to (5) ________ and go to bed.

Best wishes,

- Marcella

0 enjoyed amused laughed


1 joyful welcoming funny
2 come get leave
3 hope wait want
4 last next future
5 water coffee shower

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Reading Part 2

Practice 1

Part 2 of the Reading portion of the Aptis General exam consists of two texts and
you must place the sentences in the correct order so that the texts make sense. The
text can consist of: instructions, biographies, story.

Tip:

• Read every sentence before you begin placing them in order.


• Try to identify which sentences are “general” and which ones may be
considered more “specific”. This is done by identifying connectors (firstly,
secondly, last, finally..), contrast words (however, although, but…),
transition words (moreover, in addition, furthermore, another, also).
• Look for sentences that give examples or explain something.
• Be on the lookout for “closing sentences”.

Part 2.

In this part, you have to order the sentences so that they make a complete,
coherent text. Both texts start with option A.

Text 1.

A. Today, I can’t stop laughing, but yesterday was horrible!


B. I felt terrible, but meeting Shakira was more important. So, I took the car to
go to her hotel.
C. I wanted to see her so much I ate too quickly and I started to have a terrible
stomach-ache.
D. Luckily, nothing happened to me, but the car was destroyed.
E. In the morning, I was having breakfast when suddenly, I realised that my
favourite singer, Shakira, was in the city.
F. On my way to the hotel, the pain became so bad that I crashed into a lorry!

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Text 2.

A. Peter Collins was born in Manchester in 1993.


B. When he was old enough, he sent a lot of songs to companies, but they
refused to sign him.
C. After this, he decided to change his life completely and signed up to TV
contest in 2019.
D. Because of this, he became more popular and signed for a recording
company.
E. From a young age, he realised that he loved singing.
F. People loved it and he went viral in just over a week.

Reading Part 2

Practice 2

Part 2

In this part, you have to order the sentences so that they make a complete,
coherent text. Both texts start with option A.

Text 1

A. Samantha Williams was born in Brazil in 1983.


B. Therefore, her mother decided to enrol her in acting classes so that she
could improve that aspect of her personality.
C. When she was old enough, she decided to study cinematography.
D. As a young child, she was very introvert and had some problems
socialising with other children.
E. It was the turning point of her life as Samantha began to overcome her
shyness.
F. Eventually, she became a famous filmmaker.

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Text 2

A. The following recipe is the best for cooking chocolate biscuits.


B. Please note that it is essential to let the biscuits cool down before serving.
C. Next, add the chocolate chips and pour the dough into the moulds to bake
them.
D. Once everything has been purchased; you can start.
E. Before you start, you need to buy all the ingredients that are necessary.
F. First make the dough and be careful not to overdo it with water.

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Speaking

Describing Pictures

1) Introduction
• The photo/picture shows ...
• It was taken by/in ...
• It's a black-and-white/coloured photo.

2) What is where?
• In the foreground/background you can see ...
• In the foreground/background there is ...
• In the middle/centre there are ...
• At the top/At the bottom there is ...
• On the left/right there are ...
• Behind/In front of ... you can see ...
• Between ... there is ...
•
3) Who is doing what?
Here you describe the persons in the picture or you say what is happening just
now.

4) What I think about the picture


• It seems as if ...
• The lady seems to ...
• Maybe ...
• I think ...
• ... might be a symbol of ...
• The atmosphere is peaceful/depressing ...
• I (don't) like the picture because ...
• It makes me think of ...

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Speaking Parts 1 & 2

Part 1

In this part, you have to answer 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.

1) Please tell me about your hobbies. (30 secs)


2) What is your family like? (30 secs)
3) What did you do for your last birthday? (30 secs)

Part 2

In this part, you have to describe a picture. Then, you have to answer two
questions about it. You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking
when you hear the sound.

1) Describe this picture. (45 secs)


2) Do you think it is important to speak in public? (45 secs)
3) In which jobs is it essential to know how to speak in public? (45 secs)

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Part 1
In this part, you have to answer 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.

1) What are your hobbies? (30 secs)


2) What did you do last weekend? (30 secs)
3) What do you usually do to keep fit? (30 secs)

Part 2

In this part, you have to describe a picture. Then, you have to answer two
questions about it. You will have 45 seconds for each response. Begin speaking
when you hear the sound.

1) Describe this picture (45 secs).


2) Do you like to cook your own food? (45 secs)
3) Why is it important for children to eat healthy food? (45 secs)

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