Đề thi thử Aptis General 4 – 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: It was early in the morning when the alarm rang.

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: It was early in the morning when the alarm rang.

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: It was early in the morning when the alarm rang.

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: It was early in the morning when the alarm rang.

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: It was early in the morning when the alarm rang.

Câu thứ 6 là:

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

Câu đầu: Lady Gaga was born in New York City in 1986.

Câu thứ 2 là:

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

Câu đầu: Lady Gaga was born in New York City in 1986.

Câu thứ 3 là:

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

Câu đầu: Lady Gaga was born in New York City in 1986.

Câu thứ 4 là:

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

Câu đầu: Lady Gaga was born in New York City in 1986.

Câu thứ 5 là:

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

Câu đầu: Lady Gaga was born in New York City in 1986.

Câu thứ 6 là:

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

My neighbourhood. Person A I have only been living here for a few weeks, so I am still quite new to the area. So far, I am pretty impressed with all that the neighbourhood has to offer. I thought I would miss my old area a lot more, but that’s not the case. There’s a ton of nature around here. So far, I am really enjoying taking long walks through the ravine and I have also started going jogging along the path. It would be perfect if I owned a dog. Person B When I moved to the neighbourhood, I had the intention of going for runs around the block instead of going to the gym. However, that changed when I saw how busy the streets are in the morning. There are so many people that I feel like I am in an obstacle course trying to get past them. That’s the main reason that I really miss my old area. It was never crowded. I guess the advantage of living in a heavily-populated place is the transport links. I’ve sold my car and started taking the buses and it has saved me loads of money. Person C I have mixed feelings about where I live now. There is quite a big park by my house, which I thought would be perfect to walk my dogs in. However, it actually isn’t pet-friendly at all. There is no off-leash area for my pups to get some exercise. While there is a trail, it is shared by walkers and cyclists, so it could be quite dangerous for animals. Asides from that, there are very few benches and no water fountains. I think it could be so much better equipped. Person D I think my favourite part about my neighbourhood is the walkability. I have never owned a car and I don’t believe I will ever need one if I continue to live here. I have a small market just up the street where I buy most of my groceries. I know supermarkets tend to be cheaper to buy in bulk, but I much prefer the interaction I get in these mom-and-pop shops. There are also a few tasty family-owned restaurants all within two kilometres that are much better than any chain eatery in the city centre.

Which person 1. is a pet owner?

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

My neighbourhood. Person A I have only been living here for a few weeks, so I am still quite new to the area. So far, I am pretty impressed with all that the neighbourhood has to offer. I thought I would miss my old area a lot more, but that’s not the case. There’s a ton of nature around here. So far, I am really enjoying taking long walks through the ravine and I have also started going jogging along the path. It would be perfect if I owned a dog. Person B When I moved to the neighbourhood, I had the intention of going for runs around the block instead of going to the gym. However, that changed when I saw how busy the streets are in the morning. There are so many people that I feel like I am in an obstacle course trying to get past them. That’s the main reason that I really miss my old area. It was never crowded. I guess the advantage of living in a heavily-populated place is the transport links. I’ve sold my car and started taking the buses and it has saved me loads of money. Person C I have mixed feelings about where I live now. There is quite a big park by my house, which I thought would be perfect to walk my dogs in. However, it actually isn’t pet-friendly at all. There is no off-leash area for my pups to get some exercise. While there is a trail, it is shared by walkers and cyclists, so it could be quite dangerous for animals. Asides from that, there are very few benches and no water fountains. I think it could be so much better equipped. Person D I think my favourite part about my neighbourhood is the walkability. I have never owned a car and I don’t believe I will ever need one if I continue to live here. I have a small market just up the street where I buy most of my groceries. I know supermarkets tend to be cheaper to buy in bulk, but I much prefer the interaction I get in these mom-and-pop shops. There are also a few tasty family-owned restaurants all within two kilometres that are much better than any chain eatery in the city centre.

Which person 2. would like more facilities?

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

My neighbourhood. Person A I have only been living here for a few weeks, so I am still quite new to the area. So far, I am pretty impressed with all that the neighbourhood has to offer. I thought I would miss my old area a lot more, but that’s not the case. There’s a ton of nature around here. So far, I am really enjoying taking long walks through the ravine and I have also started going jogging along the path. It would be perfect if I owned a dog. Person B When I moved to the neighbourhood, I had the intention of going for runs around the block instead of going to the gym. However, that changed when I saw how busy the streets are in the morning. There are so many people that I feel like I am in an obstacle course trying to get past them. That’s the main reason that I really miss my old area. It was never crowded. I guess the advantage of living in a heavily-populated place is the transport links. I’ve sold my car and started taking the buses and it has saved me loads of money. Person C I have mixed feelings about where I live now. There is quite a big park by my house, which I thought would be perfect to walk my dogs in. However, it actually isn’t pet-friendly at all. There is no off-leash area for my pups to get some exercise. While there is a trail, it is shared by walkers and cyclists, so it could be quite dangerous for animals. Asides from that, there are very few benches and no water fountains. I think it could be so much better equipped. Person D I think my favourite part about my neighbourhood is the walkability. I have never owned a car and I don’t believe I will ever need one if I continue to live here. I have a small market just up the street where I buy most of my groceries. I know supermarkets tend to be cheaper to buy in bulk, but I much prefer the interaction I get in these mom-and-pop shops. There are also a few tasty family-owned restaurants all within two kilometres that are much better than any chain eatery in the city centre.

Which person 3. recently moved in?

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

My neighbourhood. Person A I have only been living here for a few weeks, so I am still quite new to the area. So far, I am pretty impressed with all that the neighbourhood has to offer. I thought I would miss my old area a lot more, but that’s not the case. There’s a ton of nature around here. So far, I am really enjoying taking long walks through the ravine and I have also started going jogging along the path. It would be perfect if I owned a dog. Person B When I moved to the neighbourhood, I had the intention of going for runs around the block instead of going to the gym. However, that changed when I saw how busy the streets are in the morning. There are so many people that I feel like I am in an obstacle course trying to get past them. That’s the main reason that I really miss my old area. It was never crowded. I guess the advantage of living in a heavily-populated place is the transport links. I’ve sold my car and started taking the buses and it has saved me loads of money. Person C I have mixed feelings about where I live now. There is quite a big park by my house, which I thought would be perfect to walk my dogs in. However, it actually isn’t pet-friendly at all. There is no off-leash area for my pups to get some exercise. While there is a trail, it is shared by walkers and cyclists, so it could be quite dangerous for animals. Asides from that, there are very few benches and no water fountains. I think it could be so much better equipped. Person D I think my favourite part about my neighbourhood is the walkability. I have never owned a car and I don’t believe I will ever need one if I continue to live here. I have a small market just up the street where I buy most of my groceries. I know supermarkets tend to be cheaper to buy in bulk, but I much prefer the interaction I get in these mom-and-pop shops. There are also a few tasty family-owned restaurants all within two kilometres that are much better than any chain eatery in the city centre.

Which person 4. prefers his/her old neighbourhood?

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

My neighbourhood. Person A I have only been living here for a few weeks, so I am still quite new to the area. So far, I am pretty impressed with all that the neighbourhood has to offer. I thought I would miss my old area a lot more, but that’s not the case. There’s a ton of nature around here. So far, I am really enjoying taking long walks through the ravine and I have also started going jogging along the path. It would be perfect if I owned a dog. Person B When I moved to the neighbourhood, I had the intention of going for runs around the block instead of going to the gym. However, that changed when I saw how busy the streets are in the morning. There are so many people that I feel like I am in an obstacle course trying to get past them. That’s the main reason that I really miss my old area. It was never crowded. I guess the advantage of living in a heavily-populated place is the transport links. I’ve sold my car and started taking the buses and it has saved me loads of money. Person C I have mixed feelings about where I live now. There is quite a big park by my house, which I thought would be perfect to walk my dogs in. However, it actually isn’t pet-friendly at all. There is no off-leash area for my pups to get some exercise. While there is a trail, it is shared by walkers and cyclists, so it could be quite dangerous for animals. Asides from that, there are very few benches and no water fountains. I think it could be so much better equipped. Person D I think my favourite part about my neighbourhood is the walkability. I have never owned a car and I don’t believe I will ever need one if I continue to live here. I have a small market just up the street where I buy most of my groceries. I know supermarkets tend to be cheaper to buy in bulk, but I much prefer the interaction I get in these mom-and-pop shops. There are also a few tasty family-owned restaurants all within two kilometres that are much better than any chain eatery in the city centre.

Which person 5. supports local businesses?

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

My neighbourhood. Person A I have only been living here for a few weeks, so I am still quite new to the area. So far, I am pretty impressed with all that the neighbourhood has to offer. I thought I would miss my old area a lot more, but that’s not the case. There’s a ton of nature around here. So far, I am really enjoying taking long walks through the ravine and I have also started going jogging along the path. It would be perfect if I owned a dog. Person B When I moved to the neighbourhood, I had the intention of going for runs around the block instead of going to the gym. However, that changed when I saw how busy the streets are in the morning. There are so many people that I feel like I am in an obstacle course trying to get past them. That’s the main reason that I really miss my old area. It was never crowded. I guess the advantage of living in a heavily-populated place is the transport links. I’ve sold my car and started taking the buses and it has saved me loads of money. Person C I have mixed feelings about where I live now. There is quite a big park by my house, which I thought would be perfect to walk my dogs in. However, it actually isn’t pet-friendly at all. There is no off-leash area for my pups to get some exercise. While there is a trail, it is shared by walkers and cyclists, so it could be quite dangerous for animals. Asides from that, there are very few benches and no water fountains. I think it could be so much better equipped. Person D I think my favourite part about my neighbourhood is the walkability. I have never owned a car and I don’t believe I will ever need one if I continue to live here. I have a small market just up the street where I buy most of my groceries. I know supermarkets tend to be cheaper to buy in bulk, but I much prefer the interaction I get in these mom-and-pop shops. There are also a few tasty family-owned restaurants all within two kilometres that are much better than any chain eatery in the city centre.

Which person 6. exercises outside?

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

My neighbourhood. Person A I have only been living here for a few weeks, so I am still quite new to the area. So far, I am pretty impressed with all that the neighbourhood has to offer. I thought I would miss my old area a lot more, but that’s not the case. There’s a ton of nature around here. So far, I am really enjoying taking long walks through the ravine and I have also started going jogging along the path. It would be perfect if I owned a dog. Person B When I moved to the neighbourhood, I had the intention of going for runs around the block instead of going to the gym. However, that changed when I saw how busy the streets are in the morning. There are so many people that I feel like I am in an obstacle course trying to get past them. That’s the main reason that I really miss my old area. It was never crowded. I guess the advantage of living in a heavily-populated place is the transport links. I’ve sold my car and started taking the buses and it has saved me loads of money. Person C I have mixed feelings about where I live now. There is quite a big park by my house, which I thought would be perfect to walk my dogs in. However, it actually isn’t pet-friendly at all. There is no off-leash area for my pups to get some exercise. While there is a trail, it is shared by walkers and cyclists, so it could be quite dangerous for animals. Asides from that, there are very few benches and no water fountains. I think it could be so much better equipped. Person D I think my favourite part about my neighbourhood is the walkability. I have never owned a car and I don’t believe I will ever need one if I continue to live here. I have a small market just up the street where I buy most of my groceries. I know supermarkets tend to be cheaper to buy in bulk, but I much prefer the interaction I get in these mom-and-pop shops. There are also a few tasty family-owned restaurants all within two kilometres that are much better than any chain eatery in the city centre.

Which person 7. has changed their form of transportation?

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. Due to its connections to a plethora of different lands, the Mediterranean was a central route for trade. Not only were goods such as food products, gold and textiles transferred between and beyond ports, but cultural exchanges also occurred. To name a few, Greeks, Romans, Persians, and Ottomans all had their turn in controlling the area and this influence was expanded when trade extended to Asian countries along the Silk Road and Spice Routes. Each of these ethnic groups played an essential role in the development of Western History and the shaping of the region’s nations as we know them in modern day.

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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. As a result of these mixing cultures, a common language was needed to conduct business between the merchants and travellers in the region. For this reason, Sabir, became the Lingua Franca of the region until the 19th century. That is to say, this pidgin language was a mix of the Latin-based tongues with fusions of North-African, Turkish and Greek influences, simplified in a way that people from several linguistic backgrounds were able to communicate. In spite of its abridged linguistic construction, Sabir lost its traction as respective countries began gaining more power. Today, about thirteen official languages are spoken in the area with relatively limited similarities.

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3. Nevertheless, a cultural likeness in cuisine does permeate the region. While you may have heard the term, “Mediterranean Diet”, there is not a clear-cut definition of what this precisely means. Generally speaking, those who inhabit the area tend to promote a plant-based lifestyle. Instead of consuming a high proportion of red meat, they tend to incorporate a few doses of leaner options such as fish, chicken, or eggs. Unprocessed foods like fruits, veggies and legumes, as well as whole grains accompany these sources of protein. Of course, no Mediterranean meal is complete without a healthy fat, like their famous olive oil.

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4. It’s not surprise that the World Health Organization recommends this lifestyle to help prevent chronic illnesses and increase lifespans. The emphasis placed on seasonal foods removes the need for processed chow. What’s more is its lack of restrictions. Bread and fats, albeit not trans or saturated ones, are welcomed in moderation. Additionally, unlike other diets, this one does not promote harmful behaviours such as calorie counting.

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5. Beyond the exportation of the Mediterranean way of life, tourists flock to experience it first-hand. Having over 45,000 kilometres of breathtaking coast, millions of people visit each year. The region is home to hundreds of islands, ranging in size from the large and well-known Italian provinces of Sicily and Sardinia, to the miniscule isles of Greece. While high summer temperatures entice crowds of sunbathers, the vast array of cultural activities attract those looking to experience some of the region’s history. Likewise, tourism is vital for locals, as they heavily rely on this industry. Without it, their livelihood would be severely impacted.

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6. Notwithstanding the allure of this vacation destination, human intervention is certainly taking a toll on the landscape. The overdevelopment of the Mediterranean seaside for tourism is causing the decline of biodiversity and natural coastlines. Moreover, increased pollution from cruise ships and land-based activities is quickening this process. Another major concern is overfishing. It is estimated that the majority of natural sea species in the area are heavily threatened.

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7. Additionally, a humanitarian issue has become prominent in news articles regarding the Mediterranean at the present time. Dubbed a graveyard by Malta’s Prime Minister, the sea has become notorious for the deaths of many individuals. Many migrants from Africa and the Middle East trying to reach Europe have been the victims of the sea’s rough waters, enduring awful conditions and capsized ships. Whether this situation is a result of reforms to European immigration policies or not, it has gained momentum and the call for change and responsibility is widely debated among Mediterranean nations.

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