Aptis Reading practice, against the clock
Aptis Reading has 4 parts and lasts 35 minutes. It is not a hard reading test, it is a fast one: the last parts are where people run out of time, not where they run out of English.
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The 4 parts, in order of difficulty
Part 1: see the full guide. Part 2: see the full guide. Part 3: see the full guide. Part 4: see the full guide. They are ordered from easiest to hardest, which is why pacing decides your score.
Time is the whole test
35 minutes across 4 parts means you cannot reread. The parts get harder as you go, so spending too long on the first ones is what leaves the last ones unfinished. Practise with the clock on from the first day.
The part where sentences have to be put in order
It looks like a puzzle and it is really a test of linkers and pronouns. Look for what a sentence refers back to (this, they, the problem) instead of trying to follow the story. Once you see the chain, the order is forced.
What score you need
38 out of 50 is the B2 cut for Reading on the Aptis General. Reading is usually the skill people score highest in, which makes it a good place to build a buffer.
Questions people ask
- How long is the Aptis Reading test?
- 35 minutes for 4 parts on the Aptis General.
- Is Aptis Reading difficult?
- The texts are not hard for someone at B2. The time is. Most lost marks are unanswered questions at the end, not wrong answers.
- Do you have Aptis reading practice tests with answers?
- Yes, every exercise is corrected automatically and explains why the right option is right.
- What score do I need in Reading for B2?
- 38 out of 50 on the Aptis General. Each skill has its own cut, so a strong Reading score does not make up for a weak Writing one.
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