Aptis reading Test: General Tips and Strategies

Part 1: In this part of the test, you are going to answer three personal questions about 
yourself and your interests. You will have 30 seconds to answer each question. Begin speaking 
when you hear the beep.
1.1 What’s your favourite time of year? 
I would say that without doubt, the best time of year is the summer. I like the sunshine and the 
long days and everyone seems to be in a much better mood as well. The autumn is nice too because 
in my country some days are warm but it is getting darker. There are big festivals in October, 
November and at Christmas and New Year which makes it good too.
1.2 Do you prefer driving or being a passenger? 
Well, the depends on who is driving but mostly I like to be the one at the wheel especially on a 
long journey when it makes the time go quicker. With satnav, driving is so much easier now and that 
helps. I remember trying to drive and read a map at the same time and that was a nightmare. Either 
that or driving along not certain that you were going the right way.
1.3 How often do you watch TV? 
I generally watch it for about three hours a day, usually longer at the weekend especially Sunday. 
The good thing about TV now is that you have more choice and you can watch what you want at a 
time that’s convenient for you. I probably watch a TV longer than most people though as I notice 
people sharing videos and stuff on their phones through social media.
Part 2: In this part of the test, you are going to describe what is happening in a picture. 
Then, I will ask you two questions about them. You will have 45 seconds for each response. 
Begin speaking when you hear the beep.

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2.1. Describe this picture. 
In this picture, I see a young girl sitting outside of a coffee shop and looking at her laptop
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 It 
seems weather is every nice and people are passing by. I also see that she is enjoying her cocktail.
2.2. What are the advantages of working from home? 
I myself have been working from home for last 6 month due to Covid-19 pandemic. I really 
enjoyed working from home and it has advantages such as saving on travel time, petrol costs, boost 
work and life balance of employees, enhance personnel relationships. It can also improve moral and 
efficient of employees.
2.3. Why do you think coffee shops have become so popular? 
In my country coffee shops become integral part of social life. They are not only great place to 
have an amazing coffee but also a place of socializing and meeting new people. For this reasons, 
coffee shops become integral part of modern life.