Aptis General case studies
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Aptis is an English proficiency test developed by British Council experts and grounded in language testing research. It is designed to give clear, detailed insights into language proficiency, with quick, accurate results, affordable pricing and adaptable delivery options. The British Council positions it as a trusted choice for assessing English skills and opening doors to domestic education and employment opportunities. It is used by governments, institutions and organisations in over 85 countries worldwide. Topics on this exam: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. The Aptis General case studies are 5 cases and about 1,394 words.
1The Overbooked Speaking Slot
You are taking the Aptis Speaking test. Part 2 requires you to describe a picture and answer two follow-up questions. You have 45 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to speak. The picture shows a busy train station with people rushing, a delayed departure board, and a child crying.
293 words, about 1 min2The Listening Note-Taking Dilemma
In the Aptis Listening test, you hear a monologue about a community recycling program. The speaker gives specific numbers: 500 households participated, 2 tons of waste collected, and a 30% reduction in landfill. You are taking notes but realize you missed the first number because you were writing down the speaker's name. The audio continues, and you must answer a multiple-choice question: 'How many households participated?' The options are: A) 500, B) 2,000, C) 300.
293 words, about 1 min3The Reading Time Crunch
You are on the last section of the Aptis Reading test. You have 10 minutes left to complete 5 questions based on a 400-word article about urban gardening. The article discusses benefits like improved air quality, community bonding, and food security. The questions ask for: 1) the main idea, 2) a specific detail about air quality, 3) the author's opinion on food security, 4) the meaning of a word in context, and 5) an inference about community bonding.
293 words, about 1 min4The Writing Word Limit
In the Aptis Writing test, Part 4 requires you to write an email of about 50 words to a friend inviting them to a party. You have 10 minutes. You draft: 'Hi Sam, I'm having a party on Saturday at 7pm. Would you like to come?
295 words, about 1 min5The Listening Distractor
In the Aptis Listening test, you hear a conversation between two colleagues discussing a project deadline. Speaker A says: 'I think we should aim for Friday.' Speaker B replies: 'But the client meeting is on Thursday; we need it by Wednesday.' Speaker A agrees. The question asks: 'When is the deadline for the project?' The options are: A) Friday, B) Thursday, C) Wednesday. You must choose the correct answer.
220 words, about 1 min