Đề thi thử Aptis for Teachers 3 – Reading

Choose the word that fits in the gap. the first one is done for you.

Choose the word that fits in the gap. the first one is done for you.

Choose the word that fits in the gap. the first one is done for you.

Choose the word that fits in the gap. the first one is done for you.

Choose the word that fits in the gap. the first one is done for you.

The sentences below are from the beginning of a story ("John’s Day"). Order the sentences. The first sentence is an example.

Câu đầu: Some people believe that competition motivates people.

Câu thứ 2 là:

The sentences below are from the beginning of a story ("John’s Day"). Order the sentences. The first sentence is an example.

Câu đầu: Some people believe that competition motivates people.

Câu thứ 3 là:

The sentences below are from the beginning of a story ("John’s Day"). Order the sentences. The first sentence is an example.

Câu đầu: Some people believe that competition motivates people.

Câu thứ 4 là:

The sentences below are from the beginning of a story ("John’s Day"). Order the sentences. The first sentence is an example.

Câu đầu: Some people believe that competition motivates people.

Câu thứ 5 là:

The sentences below are from the beginning of a story ("John’s Day"). Order the sentences. The first sentence is an example.

Câu đầu: Some people believe that competition motivates people.

Câu thứ 6 là:

The sentences below are from a biography ("Lady Gaga"). Order the sentences. The first sentence is an example.

Câu đầu: There are pros of learning a second language.

Câu thứ 2 là:

The sentences below are from a biography ("Lady Gaga"). Order the sentences. The first sentence is an example.

Câu đầu: There are pros of learning a second language.

Câu thứ 3 là:

The sentences below are from a biography ("Lady Gaga"). Order the sentences. The first sentence is an example.

Câu đầu: There are pros of learning a second language.

Câu thứ 4 là:

The sentences below are from a biography ("Lady Gaga"). Order the sentences. The first sentence is an example.

Câu đầu: There are pros of learning a second language.

Câu thứ 5 là:

The sentences below are from a biography ("Lady Gaga"). Order the sentences. The first sentence is an example.

Câu đầu: There are pros of learning a second language.

Câu thứ 6 là:

Read the four opinions posted on a neighbourhood forum. Then, answer the questions.

My neighbourhood. Person A It has always been a really difficult task to get out of bed in the morning. In fact, I would set five alarms because I’d hit the snooze button every time. When I was in university, that used to drive my roommate mad! For my birthday, she actually bought me a type of smart watch. I could sync my phone alarms to my watch and instead of ringing or playing music, it would vibrate. Even though I am a teacher now, I have gotten used to waking up with a vibration instead of an alarm. Moreover, it is effective in minimizing drama with people in my household. Person B I am definitely not a morning person. I am the type of person who has the most energy and gets creative at night. I find myself lesson-planning or marking essays until two or three in the morning sometimes. Of course, this has a negative impact on me the following day. Although I always wake up grumpy, starting my day with a delicious coffee really changes my mood. I don’t mean cheap instant coffee that you buy at the grocery store. What I am referring to are specialty roasted beans from a local café. They are a bit pricy, but it is an indulgence that I cannot live without. Person C I don’t think anyone really loves mornings, do they? I knew that becoming a teacher meant to committing to waking up and going to bed early, but I do it because I love my job. Of course, I am tired in the morning, but I found that establishing a morning ritual has helped me to become happier in the mornings. When I wake up, I try to do some sort of exercise, whether it be yoga or doing a workout video online. Boosting my endorphins helps to put me in a good mood. Then, on my drive to work, I blast fun pop music in the car and sing along. By the time I arrive at work, I am a totally different person! Person D I just got my first job as a teacher, and I work really far from my apartment. It takes me over an hour each way to travel to work. What this means is that I have to wake up at 5 am in order to arrive on time. This adjustment is a complete change from when I was at university, and I lived a 5-minute walk from all my classes. People have suggested a variety of things so that I could make this change less stressful, like drinking a few cups of coffee but I hate the bitter taste of coffee, even the most expensive brands. Instead, I take a nap when I arrive home from work.

Which person 1. annoyed someone?

Read the four opinions posted on a neighbourhood forum. Then, answer the questions.

My neighbourhood. Person A It has always been a really difficult task to get out of bed in the morning. In fact, I would set five alarms because I’d hit the snooze button every time. When I was in university, that used to drive my roommate mad! For my birthday, she actually bought me a type of smart watch. I could sync my phone alarms to my watch and instead of ringing or playing music, it would vibrate. Even though I am a teacher now, I have gotten used to waking up with a vibration instead of an alarm. Moreover, it is effective in minimizing drama with people in my household. Person B I am definitely not a morning person. I am the type of person who has the most energy and gets creative at night. I find myself lesson-planning or marking essays until two or three in the morning sometimes. Of course, this has a negative impact on me the following day. Although I always wake up grumpy, starting my day with a delicious coffee really changes my mood. I don’t mean cheap instant coffee that you buy at the grocery store. What I am referring to are specialty roasted beans from a local café. They are a bit pricy, but it is an indulgence that I cannot live without. Person C I don’t think anyone really loves mornings, do they? I knew that becoming a teacher meant to committing to waking up and going to bed early, but I do it because I love my job. Of course, I am tired in the morning, but I found that establishing a morning ritual has helped me to become happier in the mornings. When I wake up, I try to do some sort of exercise, whether it be yoga or doing a workout video online. Boosting my endorphins helps to put me in a good mood. Then, on my drive to work, I blast fun pop music in the car and sing along. By the time I arrive at work, I am a totally different person! Person D I just got my first job as a teacher, and I work really far from my apartment. It takes me over an hour each way to travel to work. What this means is that I have to wake up at 5 am in order to arrive on time. This adjustment is a complete change from when I was at university, and I lived a 5-minute walk from all my classes. People have suggested a variety of things so that I could make this change less stressful, like drinking a few cups of coffee but I hate the bitter taste of coffee, even the most expensive brands. Instead, I take a nap when I arrive home from work.

Which person 2. 2 is a night owl?

Read the four opinions posted on a neighbourhood forum. Then, answer the questions.

My neighbourhood. Person A It has always been a really difficult task to get out of bed in the morning. In fact, I would set five alarms because I’d hit the snooze button every time. When I was in university, that used to drive my roommate mad! For my birthday, she actually bought me a type of smart watch. I could sync my phone alarms to my watch and instead of ringing or playing music, it would vibrate. Even though I am a teacher now, I have gotten used to waking up with a vibration instead of an alarm. Moreover, it is effective in minimizing drama with people in my household. Person B I am definitely not a morning person. I am the type of person who has the most energy and gets creative at night. I find myself lesson-planning or marking essays until two or three in the morning sometimes. Of course, this has a negative impact on me the following day. Although I always wake up grumpy, starting my day with a delicious coffee really changes my mood. I don’t mean cheap instant coffee that you buy at the grocery store. What I am referring to are specialty roasted beans from a local café. They are a bit pricy, but it is an indulgence that I cannot live without. Person C I don’t think anyone really loves mornings, do they? I knew that becoming a teacher meant to committing to waking up and going to bed early, but I do it because I love my job. Of course, I am tired in the morning, but I found that establishing a morning ritual has helped me to become happier in the mornings. When I wake up, I try to do some sort of exercise, whether it be yoga or doing a workout video online. Boosting my endorphins helps to put me in a good mood. Then, on my drive to work, I blast fun pop music in the car and sing along. By the time I arrive at work, I am a totally different person! Person D I just got my first job as a teacher, and I work really far from my apartment. It takes me over an hour each way to travel to work. What this means is that I have to wake up at 5 am in order to arrive on time. This adjustment is a complete change from when I was at university, and I lived a 5-minute walk from all my classes. People have suggested a variety of things so that I could make this change less stressful, like drinking a few cups of coffee but I hate the bitter taste of coffee, even the most expensive brands. Instead, I take a nap when I arrive home from work.

Which person 3. splurges on a treat?

Read the four opinions posted on a neighbourhood forum. Then, answer the questions.

My neighbourhood. Person A It has always been a really difficult task to get out of bed in the morning. In fact, I would set five alarms because I’d hit the snooze button every time. When I was in university, that used to drive my roommate mad! For my birthday, she actually bought me a type of smart watch. I could sync my phone alarms to my watch and instead of ringing or playing music, it would vibrate. Even though I am a teacher now, I have gotten used to waking up with a vibration instead of an alarm. Moreover, it is effective in minimizing drama with people in my household. Person B I am definitely not a morning person. I am the type of person who has the most energy and gets creative at night. I find myself lesson-planning or marking essays until two or three in the morning sometimes. Of course, this has a negative impact on me the following day. Although I always wake up grumpy, starting my day with a delicious coffee really changes my mood. I don’t mean cheap instant coffee that you buy at the grocery store. What I am referring to are specialty roasted beans from a local café. They are a bit pricy, but it is an indulgence that I cannot live without. Person C I don’t think anyone really loves mornings, do they? I knew that becoming a teacher meant to committing to waking up and going to bed early, but I do it because I love my job. Of course, I am tired in the morning, but I found that establishing a morning ritual has helped me to become happier in the mornings. When I wake up, I try to do some sort of exercise, whether it be yoga or doing a workout video online. Boosting my endorphins helps to put me in a good mood. Then, on my drive to work, I blast fun pop music in the car and sing along. By the time I arrive at work, I am a totally different person! Person D I just got my first job as a teacher, and I work really far from my apartment. It takes me over an hour each way to travel to work. What this means is that I have to wake up at 5 am in order to arrive on time. This adjustment is a complete change from when I was at university, and I lived a 5-minute walk from all my classes. People have suggested a variety of things so that I could make this change less stressful, like drinking a few cups of coffee but I hate the bitter taste of coffee, even the most expensive brands. Instead, I take a nap when I arrive home from work.

Which person 4. relies on technology?

Read the four opinions posted on a neighbourhood forum. Then, answer the questions.

My neighbourhood. Person A It has always been a really difficult task to get out of bed in the morning. In fact, I would set five alarms because I’d hit the snooze button every time. When I was in university, that used to drive my roommate mad! For my birthday, she actually bought me a type of smart watch. I could sync my phone alarms to my watch and instead of ringing or playing music, it would vibrate. Even though I am a teacher now, I have gotten used to waking up with a vibration instead of an alarm. Moreover, it is effective in minimizing drama with people in my household. Person B I am definitely not a morning person. I am the type of person who has the most energy and gets creative at night. I find myself lesson-planning or marking essays until two or three in the morning sometimes. Of course, this has a negative impact on me the following day. Although I always wake up grumpy, starting my day with a delicious coffee really changes my mood. I don’t mean cheap instant coffee that you buy at the grocery store. What I am referring to are specialty roasted beans from a local café. They are a bit pricy, but it is an indulgence that I cannot live without. Person C I don’t think anyone really loves mornings, do they? I knew that becoming a teacher meant to committing to waking up and going to bed early, but I do it because I love my job. Of course, I am tired in the morning, but I found that establishing a morning ritual has helped me to become happier in the mornings. When I wake up, I try to do some sort of exercise, whether it be yoga or doing a workout video online. Boosting my endorphins helps to put me in a good mood. Then, on my drive to work, I blast fun pop music in the car and sing along. By the time I arrive at work, I am a totally different person! Person D I just got my first job as a teacher, and I work really far from my apartment. It takes me over an hour each way to travel to work. What this means is that I have to wake up at 5 am in order to arrive on time. This adjustment is a complete change from when I was at university, and I lived a 5-minute walk from all my classes. People have suggested a variety of things so that I could make this change less stressful, like drinking a few cups of coffee but I hate the bitter taste of coffee, even the most expensive brands. Instead, I take a nap when I arrive home from work.

Which person 5. ignored advice?

Read the four opinions posted on a neighbourhood forum. Then, answer the questions.

My neighbourhood. Person A It has always been a really difficult task to get out of bed in the morning. In fact, I would set five alarms because I’d hit the snooze button every time. When I was in university, that used to drive my roommate mad! For my birthday, she actually bought me a type of smart watch. I could sync my phone alarms to my watch and instead of ringing or playing music, it would vibrate. Even though I am a teacher now, I have gotten used to waking up with a vibration instead of an alarm. Moreover, it is effective in minimizing drama with people in my household. Person B I am definitely not a morning person. I am the type of person who has the most energy and gets creative at night. I find myself lesson-planning or marking essays until two or three in the morning sometimes. Of course, this has a negative impact on me the following day. Although I always wake up grumpy, starting my day with a delicious coffee really changes my mood. I don’t mean cheap instant coffee that you buy at the grocery store. What I am referring to are specialty roasted beans from a local café. They are a bit pricy, but it is an indulgence that I cannot live without. Person C I don’t think anyone really loves mornings, do they? I knew that becoming a teacher meant to committing to waking up and going to bed early, but I do it because I love my job. Of course, I am tired in the morning, but I found that establishing a morning ritual has helped me to become happier in the mornings. When I wake up, I try to do some sort of exercise, whether it be yoga or doing a workout video online. Boosting my endorphins helps to put me in a good mood. Then, on my drive to work, I blast fun pop music in the car and sing along. By the time I arrive at work, I am a totally different person! Person D I just got my first job as a teacher, and I work really far from my apartment. It takes me over an hour each way to travel to work. What this means is that I have to wake up at 5 am in order to arrive on time. This adjustment is a complete change from when I was at university, and I lived a 5-minute walk from all my classes. People have suggested a variety of things so that I could make this change less stressful, like drinking a few cups of coffee but I hate the bitter taste of coffee, even the most expensive brands. Instead, I take a nap when I arrive home from work.

Which person 6. follows a routine?

Read the four opinions posted on a neighbourhood forum. Then, answer the questions.

My neighbourhood. Person A It has always been a really difficult task to get out of bed in the morning. In fact, I would set five alarms because I’d hit the snooze button every time. When I was in university, that used to drive my roommate mad! For my birthday, she actually bought me a type of smart watch. I could sync my phone alarms to my watch and instead of ringing or playing music, it would vibrate. Even though I am a teacher now, I have gotten used to waking up with a vibration instead of an alarm. Moreover, it is effective in minimizing drama with people in my household. Person B I am definitely not a morning person. I am the type of person who has the most energy and gets creative at night. I find myself lesson-planning or marking essays until two or three in the morning sometimes. Of course, this has a negative impact on me the following day. Although I always wake up grumpy, starting my day with a delicious coffee really changes my mood. I don’t mean cheap instant coffee that you buy at the grocery store. What I am referring to are specialty roasted beans from a local café. They are a bit pricy, but it is an indulgence that I cannot live without. Person C I don’t think anyone really loves mornings, do they? I knew that becoming a teacher meant to committing to waking up and going to bed early, but I do it because I love my job. Of course, I am tired in the morning, but I found that establishing a morning ritual has helped me to become happier in the mornings. When I wake up, I try to do some sort of exercise, whether it be yoga or doing a workout video online. Boosting my endorphins helps to put me in a good mood. Then, on my drive to work, I blast fun pop music in the car and sing along. By the time I arrive at work, I am a totally different person! Person D I just got my first job as a teacher, and I work really far from my apartment. It takes me over an hour each way to travel to work. What this means is that I have to wake up at 5 am in order to arrive on time. This adjustment is a complete change from when I was at university, and I lived a 5-minute walk from all my classes. People have suggested a variety of things so that I could make this change less stressful, like drinking a few cups of coffee but I hate the bitter taste of coffee, even the most expensive brands. Instead, I take a nap when I arrive home from work.

Which person 7. commutes differently than in the past?

Read the text. Match the headings to the paragraphs. The answer to question 0 is an example. There is one heading that you will not use.

1.While my linguistic abilities are not as advanced as the woman that I met on the bus, I could definitely see the pros of knowing more than one language. Practically speaking, being able to communicate in more than one language is effective in finding employment. As the world becomes more globalised, the need to speak to people in different countries has increased dramatically. Not only is this important at work, but also whilst travelling. Knowing the language of a particular region allows you an in-depth perspective of the locals and the culture itself.

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Read the text. Match the headings to the paragraphs. The answer to question 0 is an example. There is one heading that you will not use.

2.Beyond the recognizable advantages that you have surely heard before, learning multiple languages has cognitive benefits that aren’t overtly advertised. For instance, individuals who can speak more than one language are said to be proficient at multi-tasking. They are able to minimize distractions whilst concentrating on a task just as their brains have to separate the words that they know in other languages while speaking in another. What’s more is that a study in India showed that bilingualism helped to delay memory diseases like Dementia and Alzheimer’s as opposed to monolingualism.

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Read the text. Match the headings to the paragraphs. The answer to question 0 is an example. There is one heading that you will not use.

3.These rewards are amplified in case studies of children who have been raised multilingual. For one, children who can speak two or more languages are shown to be better communicators. This is linked to the ability to change languages to convey different ideas. With an additional language comes an added perspective, and kids have been shown to be able to utilise these when problem-solving.

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Read the text. Match the headings to the paragraphs. The answer to question 0 is an example. There is one heading that you will not use.

4.However, before blaming your parents for not teaching you a second language, you should be aware that there are arguments against the claim that only children can learn new languages effectively. While it may be true that children are like sponges, and are able to absorb new words and repeat them, adults are stronger at understanding subtle differences in meaning and committing words to memory much more easily than kids. Thus, while it may be true that children learn better through passive or immersion experiences, adults have a better capacity to actively learn a language.

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Read the text. Match the headings to the paragraphs. The answer to question 0 is an example. There is one heading that you will not use.

5.So, if you have decided to become a polyglot, it might be wise to start with languages that have similar words and grammatical structures. Let’s take the woman on the bus for example. As she could speak French (one of her mother tongues), she was able to pick up Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. These languages are a part of a group called Romance languages. Another example of this familial relationship is Japanese and Korean which come from common origins and have similar grammar despite using different characters. Many types of language groups exist in the world.

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Read the text. Match the headings to the paragraphs. The answer to question 0 is an example. There is one heading that you will not use.

6.Nevertheless, becoming a true polyglot comes with an insatiable appetite for learning new languages. Why stop at five or six when there are 6,500 languages in the world? In fact, some language lovers might pick up a language that is completely different from the one they know. For example, they may be well-versed in Romance languages and try to learn Swahili out of curiosity or as a challenge For whatever random reason that they do, polyglots will spend the rest of their lives discovering new languages or nuances in the ones they speak.

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Read the text. Match the headings to the paragraphs. The answer to question 0 is an example. There is one heading that you will not use.

7.Regardless, this does not mean all polyglots are instantly fluent in any language that they take on. The advantages of being able to communicate in a plurality of tongues comes with a set of struggles as well. For starters, everyone has the same amount of time in a day and learning a language takes a lot of that. With hectic schedules and busy lifestyles, a polyglot may not be able to dedicate a sufficient chunk of time to studying. Moreover, without actively using all of the languages in one’s repertoire, they may become rusty or forgotten.

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