Aptis reading Test: General Tips and Strategies

APTIS Writing Part 4: Example Answer To Sample Question #1

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Part 4: You are a member of a travel club. You received this email from the club.
Dear member,
I am writing to tell you that the famous travel writer Mr. David Price will unfortunately not be able 
to attend our next club meeting. Although Mr. Price will not be there to sign copies of his new book 
Around the World in Eighty Ways, members of the club will be able to buy a copy for the price of 
twenty-five pounds. If you would like to reserve a copy of the book, please contact the club secretary.
Write an email to your friend (about 50 words). Write about your feelings and what the club 
should do about the situation. You have 10 minutes.
Hi Jack, how’s it going?
I’m disappointed about the situation with David Price’s book. I think it’s a cheek that he isn’t 
coming to the meeting and yet still wants to sell his book. I’m not going to pay £25 for a copy unless 
it’s signed. Maybe he can reduce the price or rearrange his visit. (52 words)
Write an email to the president of the club (about 120-150 words). Write about your feelings 
and what the club should do about the situation.
You have 20 minutes.
Dear Club President,
I am writing to you in connection with the sale of My Price’s book for £25 even though he was 
unable to attend the meeting and the book is unsigned. Firstly, I am upset by this situation, I do not 
consider it to be very fair and because of this, I do not intend to buy a copy. Furthermore, I am sure 
that the other club members feel the same way, and, in my opinion, this is not beneficial to the club.
To resolve this situation I suggest that we either ask Mr. Price to sign copies of his book, which will 
allow us to sell it at £25 per copy or arrange for Mr. Price to give another talk at a later date. For 
me, this would be the best option as I am still extremely interested in hearing what he has to say 
about his travels as well as asking him a few questions.
Yours sincerely,
John
APTIS Writing Part 4: Sample Question #2