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ReadingAptis Advanced Exam Guide
35
minutes
27
questions
3
task type
Reading is computer-based and automatically scored, reporting a CEFR level up to C2 with a scaled score and fast results.
Tested Skills
Detailed reading comprehensionText coherenceInferenceVocabulary rangeScanning
Question Types
1Complex Sentence Comprehension
2Cohesion and Coherence Gap-Fill
3Long-Text Matching
Task Types
Aptis Advanced Reading
1
Complex Sentence Comprehension
9 questionsChoose words that fit dense, sophisticated sentences.
Strategies:
- •Parse long clauses to find the core meaning.
- •Check that register and tone match the choice.
2
Cohesion and Coherence Gap-Fill
9 questionsInsert advanced connectors into a coherent text.
Strategies:
- •Identify logical relationships such as concession or cause.
- •Confirm the whole paragraph reads smoothly.
3
Long-Text Matching
9 questionsMatch headings or statements to sections of a long text.
Strategies:
- •Skim each section for its central idea first.
- •Beware of distractors that paraphrase loosely.
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Golden Tips
- ✓Read demanding texts such as analyses and editorials.
- ✓Practise scanning long passages for specific points.
- ✓Study how advanced connectors structure arguments.
- ✓Budget your time across the longer reading tasks.
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Common Mistakes
- ✗Getting lost in dense, complex sentence structures.
- ✗Falling for distractors that loosely paraphrase the text.
- ✗Misreading the logical link a connector signals.
- ✗Spending too long on one long-text section.
Preparation Resources
Recommended resources for Reading section
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Practice
The Economist
Dense, well-argued articles for advanced reading practice.
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Guide
Academic Journals
Long technical texts to train matching and inference.
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Video
Aptis Advanced Sample Reading
Official examples of the advanced reading task types.
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