APTIS - READING
APTIS - READING
APTIS - READING
PART 1
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PART 2
Sắp xếp 5 câu văn đề bài cho sẵn, tạo thành 1 đoạn văn hoàn chỉnh và logic.
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(Sắp xếp lại thứ tự các câu văn, sao cho đọc từ trên xuống dưới, tạo thành 1 đoạn văn logic)
Topic: Buying a new house
1. Choose "hire the cycle" on the screen and then follow the instructions to receive an unlock code.
2. Enter the code on the lock of the bike and wait for the green lights
3. When the light comes, you can unlock your bike and start your journey
4. Go to the collection point and click on the screen to choose the bike with your bank card
5. When you finish your journey, return the bike to any empty collection point
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Topic: Natural history center
1. They were out of order and the traffic moved very slowly.
2. Fortunately, in the evening, the traffic lights were working again.
3. Therefore, there were no further delays for people going back home.
4. This created long delays in the roads to the city's business district.
5. As a result of these delays, many people were not able to get to work on time.
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Topic: Enter the conference hall
1. Show your pass from the conference pack to a member of staff at the desk
2. He or she will tell you your seat number for the talk at the main hall
3. When you collect you pack, go to the lifts on the right
4. Take the lift to the third floor and go to the main desk
5. Once you are in the hall, someone will help you find your seat
1. When you arrive, go straight to the main office to collect your ticket
2. Before you look at the pictures, a guide will tell you about the day’s event
3. These activities will include playing and feeding the animals
4. You will need to show this to a member of staff at the door before you enter
5. Inside the building, you will find a photography exhibition on the ground floor
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Topic: Betty Barr's life
1. She was born in Shanghai in 1933 to a American mother and a father from Scotland
2. However, she missed China, and applied for a job in Hong Kong, where she taught from 1959
to 1972, and learnt to speak Cantonese, the local language
3. In the 1980s, she finally returned to China and still lives with her Shanghai husband, George
Wang.
4. At that time, Shanghai is a city filled with many people from different countries
5. After she finished her school, she went to Wellesley College, a famous university in USA
1. I have just passed the test, and I am the proud owner of the driving license
2. We agreed on a price and when I handed over the money, he gave me the keys.
3. However, I did not have a car and my parents would not let me drive theirs
4. So, when I saw an advertisement on the local newspaper for a cheap second hand car, I did
not waste a time
5. I called the number in that advert and arranged a meeting to meet the owner on the other side
of the town
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Topic: Key card
1. He or she will ask for your name and your flat number, and then will write these down
2. You will also need to show you identification card
3. To enter the building and use the lift, you will need your key card
4. If you lose this, you will need to see the staff member at the front desk
5. He or she will make a copy of it and give you a new key card
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Topic: Car park
1. Please display the ticket with this information in the window of your car
2. Before you leave, please put the ticket on the machine by the gate
3. When you arrive, please take a ticket from a machine at the entrance
4. This ticket will show the date and the time you arrived
5. The machine will read your information and tell you how much you have to pay
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Topic: Instructions for new students
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Topic: Solve a problem
1. The first step is to find out what you know about the problem
2. Then, you need to perform experiments to see if these ideas are true or not
3. You can also compare your results with experiments in the past
4. The next one is to form a hypothesis or an idea based on your information
5. In this way, you can add to your knowledge of the subject for future experiments
1. You should also include a list of books that you use for reference
2. When you have finished your report, correct all the mistakes
3. After you make the corrections, send your report by your email
4. Before you start to write your report, you should look at websites for the information you
need.
5. Remember to save links to websites and include them in your report
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Topic: Quy trình dùng máy in printer
1. You should arrive at the main office by 6.30am and collect your keys
2. When you have completed all deliveries, return to your office
3. You must return your keys to the office manager after you get back
4. In the office, you can also collect a map of your route
5. You must follow the route on the map to deliver packages
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Topic: A scientist’s life - Albert
1. His best friend in his new class was a girl named Lavime
2. She later became his wife and helped him with his earliest scientific discoveries
3. These were so advanced that he soon became famous all over the world
4. As a child, he moved to a special school because he was so clever
5. Princeton University in the USA offered him a job because he was so famous
1. When you arrive at the conference hall, give your booking number.
2. A staff member will note this down and give you a welcome pack
3. If you would like to attend his talk, it will take place in the main hall at midday
4. After he finishes, there will be time for questions
5. Inside you will find a schedule of events and the information of the key speaker
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Topic: Hand in assignment
1. Through these doors, there are stairs leading you to the ground floor
2. When you reach the bottom of these stairs, leave the building through front entrance
3. When you hear the alarm, leave your bags and belongings at the desk
4. Next, walk calmly to the doors marked Emergency Exit
5. Outside, gather on the grass and wait for further instructions
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Topic: A famous football player
1. When he was a child, he played for some local teams near his home in Marseille
2. After that, he moved to Italy and Spain, where he finished his playing career
3. He then moved away from his home to join Cannes Football Club in the southern France
4. While he was at that club, people throughout France saw that he was a brilliant player.
5. Since he retired from playing, he has worked as a football club manager.
1. All you need is some earth, an old potato and a big spot
2. When you've done this, you should water it everyday and place it in a sunny spot
3. With this care, you should see a potato plant growing after couples of weeks
4. An old potato will have little roots, will be a little green, and won't be good for eating
5. This colour means it is perfect for growing, you should put some earth in the pot and dig it
deep down
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Topic: Diễn viên nổi tiếng Jay
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PART 3
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Part 3. Topic: volunteering to clean a local park
A: I feel very lucky to have this park here. My family and I often go to the park because of the natural
landscape here. It's different from the city, which is very busy and full of dust. Unfortunately, I am
away this weekend so I cannot help with the cleaning. However, I know my brother and his friends
will be very interested in this cleanup so I will ask them if they can help.
B: I'm a very busy person and I have to spend this weekend with my family because I only have the
weekend as free time. I think young people who don't have families should help. Besides, students and
schools also have days off on weekends. I think this volunteering will be very helpful for students'
future careers.
C: I think this volunteering is a good idea but it doesn't have a long-term vision. When volunteers
clean up the park, it will be clean, but it will become busy again after about a month when tourist
season arrives. I think we should clean this park regularly about once a month. Surrounding areas such
as the lake and local forest should also be cleaned up. We should also have signs telling visitors to
clean up their trash. I am very upset when I see a lot of trash on both sides of the road.
D: My family and I often spend time at the park. My children love going to the park and they find the
park a very interesting place to visit. My son has a dream of becoming a biologist so I think cleaning
up this park will be very helpful for my son. I think we should pique children's interest in cleaning.
They will be more willing to volunteer and help others.
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Part 3: Topic: visit an island.
Ali: I like traveling to the beach. I think I have to walk quite a distance from the hotel to the beach so
I think I have to bring boots. however, when I opened the suitcase I didn't see any boots. But I still
completed the trip and visited many beautiful beaches. One great thing is that the beaches are in remote
areas so there are very few tourists. However, it also makes finding food and drinks more difficult.
Bruno: As an architect, I have always been interested in how buildings are constructed. So when I
travel, I never spend time lying on the beach or buying souvenirs. I will go around the area to see the
architecture of the houses. I chose to go around by taxi, it was great. However, it cost me a lot because
I traveled alone and had no one to share the costs with. But for me this was still a great experience
because I got to see many old houses
Carla: The sharp bends of the island made me abandon the idea of renting a car, because it was very
dangerous. I decided to take the bus, it was also much cheaper. However, the bus routes are quite few
and there are many time constraints. We toured the neighborhoods on foot. I loved this experience
because I could see many beautiful sights.
Deniz: There's a lot of food here and I spend most of my time eating. I can't recommend any of the
dishes because they are all very impressive. If you want to cook for yourself, you will have to take the
bus to the market. Don't forget to visit the street market because they sell a lot of cool local products.
I have a lot of good bargains there.
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Part 3. Topic: art.
A: I know a little about famous painters and their works. But I don't like going to art exhibitions unless
my friend invites me. I like extracurricular activities more, painting exhibitions seem too quiet to me.
I like to draw, and I have been drawing ever since I can remember. My forte in drawing is animals,
especially big and ferocious animals.
B: I find going to see paintings similar to reading books. You must look and read before discussing.
When I go to exhibitions with my friends, they often talk before seeing the painting, and what they
talk about isn't even about the painting, that's annoy me.
C: I find polite art very fascinating. I often go to talks about arts and I have gone to many foreign art
exhibitions and artists' houses. It's great to see their works and where they worked.
D: My parents often took me to see art exhibitions when I was a child. and I think that habit remains.
Currently, I often take my children to the exhibition, which is a lovely activity for me. I often ask my
children to do other activities while looking at pictures, for example, think of a story for that picture,
so they don't get bored.
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Part 3. Topic: reading books.
A: My wife often complains about not having time to read, and I say we have to make our own time.
So, I often calculate my free time on my phone. so I can know in advance whether I should bring a
book to read on the train. My wife often laughs at me for doing so, but I don't mind, as long as I can
finish reading so many books.
B: I used to struggle very much to finish reading a book that we were expected to read. However, now
that I read for my own pleasure, I don't mind too much. I usually don't limit myself to reading one at
a time. There are so many titles I can choose from that get me excited. I have a list of books that I want
to read in the future.
C: I often keep a book on the bedside table to read before going to bed. The problem is, I get tired after
reading only half of a page, and I fall asleep. So, I've been reading that one book for half a year now
and have only read chapter 2. However, when I read factual books, I find it very interesting and it
keeps me awake for hours.
D: My job requires reading a lot of books. Thesebooks include a lot of facts and figures and they are
very boring. When I have free time, I usually want to read light books, like mystery novels or comedy.
I often read on the train to work. I have a young child, so when I come home I almost don't have time
to read. Therefore, I have to read books when traveling by train. So, a book can last me 1 week.
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Part 3. Topic: watching television.
A: I know I have to spend time studying but there are so many great TV shows. especially horror tv
shows, once you watch it, you will be glued to it and can't stop watching. Besides, these TV shows
often last for many weeks.
B: I often spend time watching news on TV in the evening when I'm free. In the past, I often watched
the soccer team I like on TV, but they often lost, so I gave up watching them. Nowadays there are too
many reality TV shows being shown on TV. Every time I see these shows, I turn it off and do more
interesting things.
C: I wasn't good when I was in school because I often spent time watching cartoons on TV. However,
I now watch nature documentaries and TV shows about science, history, and business. This helps me
expand my knowledge a lot compared to when I was in school.
D: My husband usually schedules TV viewing for the weekend, he usually watches football or
documentaries. I'm the opposite. I just turn on the TV and it doesn't matter what program it is, because
I just need to relax. However, I also want to update news about movies. not just movies, but also songs.
I also find reality TV shows very entertaining.
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Part 3. Topic: eating and cooking.
Cecilia: When I was a kid, I was often given ready-made or junk food when I was at home, although
I don't want to blame my parents. Since then, I try to eat at restaurants as much as possible. The food
at the restaurant is not very diverse but for me that is not a problem. What matters to me when going
out to eat is who you go with. I often eat with colleagues or close friends when I get off work, it's very
fun
Benigno: I used to often go to the most fashionable and luxurious restaurants to eat. However, now,
I'm back to being a student and my finances won't stretch that far. Therefore, I often cook for myself
and watch recipes and cooking methods on the internet. That helps me to be able to focus on my studies
without losing concentration.
Gloria: Going to a restaurant is for the social atmosphere and I am not bothered to eat alone either.
What's important to me is the variety of dishes. Therefore, I eat at as many places as possible even
though they are a bit pricey. That's why I joined the cooking club, where I can learn many new recipes
and also meet many friends.
Alon: I don't understand why so many people want to find many different recipes for one dish. I know
clearly what I like and I eat exactly that food. My dad is a good cook, he knows what ingredients I
don't like to eat, which obviously are a lot. I love being home and eating with my family.
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Part 3: topic: visit a city (Stevenson)
A: When I first came to this city, I felt very scared because this city is very big. The city has many
parts and the shopping part is very far from the green part. However, we already had the bus route and
we signed up to take the bus for a full day. Buses are very cheap and very convenient. I feel very lucky
to not have to put pressure on my sore feet
B: I don't like big cities and rarely go out. But I go to StevenSon city very often. I go there about five
to seven times a year. There is an area outside the city. In that area, there are many things that I need.
There is a lot of water, a natural area, a small forest and a special camping area. I really like coming
to this place to rest. It also has a great coffee serving area for visitors
C: I went to this city last summer and really liked the atmosphere of this city. The reason I like the
atmosphere here is because it has a lot of public performances. These performances often take place
in front of department stores. so this prevents me from shopping inside those stores. I was very
surprised when I came home with an empty bag and I didn't buy anything.
D: When I go out, I only care about two things: good food and a good play. I especially liked the lunch
I had in this city, it was delicious and I really want to come back here next time. However, I guess it's
a bit expensive and I have to walk a long way to get there. However, it didn't matter because I had a
wonderful day
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Part 3. Topic: a new restaurant.
A: This is my first time coming to this restaurant. The food is very cheap but the quality is excellent.
I was very surprised with the starter because its menu is very diverse. but there is one thing that I want
the restaurant to improve. The music was too low and it didn't make the meal atmosphere lively. Next
time turn the music louder, please!
B: This is a very famous restaurant that I saw in the newspaper. Sadly, I arrived later than the rest of
the party, so I didn't get to order dinner. However, I ordered orange juice and mango juice and they
were both delicious. What about the surroundings? Lively music along with fashionable and
appropriate decor makes me feel very comfortable.
C: I'm not sure if I will return to this restaurant. I think the staff was arguing when I got there, because
the atmosphere here was not very comfortable. As for the food, I think there's nothing to write about.
I ordered fish and chips, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. But many people say that the food
here is fabulous. So, I think I'm an exception.
D: I don't understand why this restaurant is so famous. When I arrived and saw a menu with lots of
different dishes, I saw this as a bad sign. Furthermore, the menu with traditional dishes contrasting
with the modern decoration style made me feel very confused and strange. The staff here are also not
friendly. This was one of my worst experiences eating at a restaurant.
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Part 3. Opinions on flying
A: I have a dream that I work as a tour guide. So I understand that I will have to fly to other countries.
In my personal opinion, airplanes are currently too cheap compared to the damage they cause to the
environment, so I believe we should add taxes to airline ticket prices to make people choose to use
other means of transport before they think about flying. I believe that people are also very happy when
they can contribute to protecting the environment.
B: My family and siblings live quite far from me. So I often have to fly to visit them every month
when I have time. We really appreciate the time we spend together and we are happy to be able to
meet each other and share our new story. I know that traveling by plane too much is not good for the
environment so I often shop online or go to work by bike instead of going by car or I reuse plastic bags
and paper bags. In addition, I sometimes volunteer to clean up trash in the neighborhood.
C: I was a businessman so I had to fly many times a week. I had to go to other countries to be able to
sign wine trading contracts with them. I felt very tired every time I have to fly. Now, my sister and I,
whenever we have free time, take the train together and we enjoy that time very much because I can
travel while sightseeing and relax without any stress.
D: If I have to go somewhere I will choose other means of public transport, not the plane. Every time
I go on a plane I feel extremely tired and I just hope time passes quickly so I can get off that plane.
However, due to the specific nature of my job, I have to film in many different locations, so sometimes
I cannot avoid having to take this public transportation.
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Part 3: Topic: going on holiday
A: When I travel somewhere, I often ask for bus routes to famous tourist destinations so that I can get
to those places as quickly as possible and avoid wasting time going around. Famous tourist destinations
are the places I want to explore the most when traveling somewhere. I don't understand why many
people just like to sit still at the beach when traveling, I find that uninteresting and time-consuming.
B: My family and I often plan to travel every time we have a vacation. If the weather is nice then our
plans go ahead as usual, if not, we will postpone that vacation. For my family, light wind and warm
sunlight are important when we go out. A few of my friends invited me to go climbing, but I'm afraid
of heights so I refused them. However, in the future I really want to try mountain climbing once.
C: Next month's trip will be the first time I travel to another country. Normally I only travel to famous
local places or in my country. These places are beautiful but I'm so excited to travel to a foreign place
once in my life.
D: Last year, I went on a mountain climbing trip with my friends. It was the most horrible trip I have
ever experienced. However, after that trip, I had a strong passion for walking. So now, every day I
walk as a hobby, and it also helps my health a lot. I'm old so I'm no longer interested in traveling to
far away places. Instead, I want to lie on a comfortable sofa and watch my favorite TV show.
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Part 3: Topic: sports
A: Exercising with friends is a fantastic idea, don't you think? It adds a fun element to the workout
routine. It's important to fuel our bodies properly, though. After a good workout, I always make sure
to have a nutritious meal to replenish energy and support muscle recovery.
B: Establishing a consistent workout routine has really helped me stay on track with my fitness goals.
It's amazing how much more I can accomplish when I have a structured plan in place. Plus, it keeps
me accountable and ensures I make time for physical activity every day.
C: Age is just a number when it comes to exercise. Whether you're young or old, staying active is
crucial for maintaining overall health and vitality. While competitions can be motivating for some,
they're not necessarily suitable for everyone. It's important to find activities that are enjoyable and
sustainable for each individual.
D: Experiencing pain during exercise isn't necessary and it's a sign that something may be wrong. It's
important to listen to our bodies and seek expert advice when needed, whether it's from a trainer,
physical therapist, or medical professional. Taking care of ourselves properly ensures we can continue
to enjoy physical activity without risking injury.
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Part 3. Topic: watching a movie
A: This is the second time I've watched this movie but it still makes me feel restless and anxious.
Every time there are sudden scary scenes, my heart feels like it's going to jump out. I think the director
and actors made this movie very successful in scaring the audience.
B: I feel like going to the cinema is a waste of money so I watched this movie at home with my family,
and we had a very good time together. One thing about this movie that makes me excited is the plot of
the movie. The film progresses very logically, the story lines are cleverly and skillfully arranged to
express the character's psychology in the most complete way. That's one thing I like most about this
movie.
C: It was a holiday weekend and my college friends and I had planned to go see this movie at the
cinema. We had a great time together watching that horror movie. However, I feel that this movie is
not as scary as rumored. When I finished watching, I didn't feel any impression or fear at all.
D: I read the book for the movie, and to be fair, the movie wasn't as good as the book. If you want to
understand more about this movie you should read its book before you watch the movie. For me, the
length of this movie is terrible, the movie lasts over 3 hours, while only half the time is needed for all
that content.
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Part 3: Topic: plans for a new station.
A: I see too many people who do not arrange a good time to travel to work, they often arrive at work
late. I always think in advance about what time I will get to work tomorrow and what means of
transport I will use.
B: Buses are often full of people, especially during rush hour. This makes me very uncomfortable
when I have to travel to work by bus. The public transportation improvement plan proposed by the
city is very reasonable and it will improve the above situation a lot.
C: In my opinion, the bus is very clean and comfortable to travel. I find it has a lot of space for everyone,
and the bus system is also very large. Therefore, I think improving the public transport system is
unnecessary, while the old system is still good.
D: Building a new public transportation system will be very costly. and we all know it's at the expense
of residents. I think we should use that money for something more beneficial, which is building more
hospitals. Hospitals in this living area are very few.
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PART 4
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(Dưới đây là các tiêu đề được sắp xếp đúng thứ tự, dịch lại các tiêu đề này thành tiếng Việt xuống
phần trả lời bên dưới, có thể tự thiết kế 1 mạch truyện - storyline cho các tiêu đề này, để ghi nhớ thứ
tự các tiêu đề)
Topic: Zoo
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Topic: Consumer age
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Topic: Charles Dickens
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Topic: Tulips
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Topic: Eating in China
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Topic: Antarctica - Frozen land
1. Who is in charge?
2. First step on the ice
3. Where is the end of the Earth?
4. Hidden geography
5. Race to the Pole
6. Less effort needed
7. Why is it so cold?
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Topic: Meatless diet
1. Types of vegetarian
2. Various explanations
3. Possible to happen
4. Farming Factory - it is a harmful thing
5. Respect the life
6. Health gets better with diet
7. Our responsibilities with global
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Topic: Music
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Topic: Hotel
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