Aptis reading Test: General Tips and Strategies

Discussing likes.
There is usually a time when you will talk about things you like and don’t like. Use 
like/enjoy/love/dislike + verb + ing. 
You can use interested in + verb +ing or keen on + verb + ing. 
Example. I am extremely keen on swimming. 
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Use conditionals.
Use expressions like If I get the time, I’ll often go to the beach or. When I have the 
opportunity, I’ll just sit back and relax. 
For example. If I get the chance, I’ll go every day. 
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Giving reasons
or results, with ‘because’, ‘’This is because…’’ You can also use words like: ‘’ (in order) to’’, 
“so that”, “therefore,” so”, “due to”, ‘’hence’’etc. 
An example of this could be: I love going to the beach because I really enjoy swimming, for this reason I’m there 
nearly every morning in summer. 
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Giving examples
, with “for example”, “for instance”, “such as”, “e.g.”. 
For example: For instance, last week I went swimming every day and twice on Saturday. 
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Adding information
. You can add extra information with “also”, “too”, “as well”, “what’s more”, “in 
addition”, “furthermore”. 
Example: and not only is swimming good fun, but it’s healthy too. 
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Repeating information
/giving more information words are. ‘’In other words,’’, ‘’what I mean to say is’’, ‘let 
me put that another way’’ 
For example: What I mean to say is that if you swim every day, you’ll stay fit. 

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Contrasting
/ “but”, “However”, “In (complete) contrast”, ‘’although’’, “though”, ‘’despite’’, ‘’on the other 
hand’’. 
For example. On the other hand, I’m not distance swimmer. It’s more for pleasure really. 
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Being more specific or vague
, with “in particular”, “especially”, “to be more specific”, “more generally”, 
“mainly”, “mostly”, “around’’/ ‘’approximately’’/ ‘’about’’/ ‘’more or less”, “something like”, “as far as I 
remember”, “I’m not sure, but…”, etc. 
For example. I’d say that I was mostly a keen amateur. 
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