Aptis reading Test: General Tips and Strategies

Read some parts of the text in detail
– you won't have time to read the whole text in 
detail, but at times you will need to do this. When you are answering questions and you identify 
where the answer is in the text, you may need to read in detail to make sure you can work out the 
correct answer.
Read, read, read!
Reading will increase your vocabulary and help make the more 
idiomatic expressions and phrases, like dependent prepositions and phrasal verbs, become more 
instinctive as well as improving your English grammar.
Read something suitable for your level:
When you read, make sure that you read 
something suitable for your level. Too difficult and you will never finish, too easy and it will be 
boring. You can get graded readers, most of them have a glossary at the back, and these will help 
you learn quicker. Also, and this seems obvious, read things that you are interested in! 
APTIS practice reading tests:
You can find practice tests online (check the exam library 
on our website) for free or you can buy APTIS practice test books online. You can find largest 
database of free APTIS reading tests in www.aptisweb.com.
APTIS Reading Part 3: Sample Questions, Tips And Strategy 
This article will help you answer APTIS reading part III: Short Text comprehension questions 
more effectively. 
Part 3 of the APTIS reading is Opinion Matching. It is designed to test a candidate’s ability to 
understand short texts and to understand the writer’s opinion or view on a certain topic.
In part 3 you will have four short texts of about 100 words each and seven sentences each ask you 
to decide how the writer behaves or thinks. Because there are seven questions, three writers will be 
used twice.
For the further details please visit British Council website here.
APTIS Reading Part 3: Example Question #1
Part 3: Read the four opinions posted on a travel forum. Then, answer the questions.
Person A: What is better than lying in the sun all day long? I surely can’t think of anything. When 
I go on vacation, I like to experience tropical beaches and exotic places. I work hard all year and I 
try to make the most of my time off. However, I must admit that I tend to indulge more than I 

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normally would than I’m at home. Like for example, on my last holiday to Dubai, I rented a yacht 
and had a lobster dinner nearly every night. It was so luxurious!
Person B: Ever since I can remember, we have gone on a family holiday to Greece every June. 
There are just so many islands to discover, I can’t really imagine going anywhere else. Each village 
has its own unique culture, and I have been studying Greek to know more about the islanders. It 
makes things easier when you have your own boat, which my family does. My dad sailed it over 
from England when he was a teenager.
Person C: Have you ever gone hiking on a snowy volcano? I haven’t yet, but it is on my bucket 
list. I have been dreaming of going to Iceland ever since I saw photos in a travel blog. Unfortunately, 
it’s a bit out of my travel budget. Last summer, when I went trekking in the Rocky Mountains of 
Canada, I took some incredible photos of the breathtaking views. I packed a tent and camped out in 
the wilderness. It was a great way to save money and I got to see the beautiful stars too.
Person D: I am a history major so naturally, I love to go to museums when I travel. However, my 
thirst for culture doesn’t stop there. I try to go to the sites of famous events and try to imagine what 
life was like in the past. I don’t care much for the hot weather. In fact, I travel at off-season times to 
avoid it. I hate crowds so it works out well for me. I usually get a cheaper rate on flights that way, 
which is a bonus. I use the money I save to book all of my excursions.
Which person …
1. spends a lot of money on holiday? ________
2. enjoys outdoor activities? ________
3. participates in a tradition? ________ 
4. enjoys landscapes? ________ 
5. dislikes busy places? ________
6. prefers hot destinations? ________
7. is learning a new skill? ________