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Aptis Listening Practice Materials

Take time to read the question before you listen. Listen to each recording twice before making your
choice. Choose the best answer for each question.

Contributed by: Jason Anderson

The British Council, 2014
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and education opportunities.
British Council Malaysia is a branch (995232-A) of the British Council, registered as a charity in England and Wales (209131) and Scotland (SC037733)
 Creating Opportunity Worldwide

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1. Listen to a woman spelling her surname over the 7. Listen to a couple driving in a car. Why is the
phone. What is her surname? woman getting upset?
a) Andertan a) They dont have a GPS.
b) Anderton b) Shes getting married today.
c) Anderson c) She doesnt want to be late.
d) Anderdon d) The map is inaccurate.

2. Listen to the announcement. What time does the 8. Listen to the speaker. What is in the picture he is
train to Manchester leave? describing?
a) 15:42 a) a snake
b) 15:40 b) a ship
c) 15:36 c) a sheep
d) 15:30 d) a shop

3. Listen to a mother talking to her son. Where is 9. Listen to a customer in a bookshop. What type of
she meeting her son this afternoon? book does he want?
a) at the hospital a) Thai cooking
b) at the school b) tea preparation
c) at granddads house c) trees of Asia
d) at a pizza restaurant d) cooking for beginners

4. Listen to a woman in the restaurant. What is she 10. Listen to two friends discussing a film. What did
telling the man. they both like?
a) She cant eat any fish. a) the actors
b) She can eat any fish. b) the special effects
c) She can eat anything. c) the costumes
d) She cant eat shellfish. d) the story

5. Listen to a conversation between a customer and a 11. Listen to a man visiting the doctor. What does
shop assistant. What problem does the customer have? the man want the doctor to look at?
a) She doesnt have the receipt. a) his ear
b) She doesnt want to exchange the shirt. b) his hair
c) Shes lost the original packaging. c) his heart
d) She doesnt know what size she needs. d) his arm

6. Listen to a conversation between a manager and 12. Listen to a radio traffic report. What is causing
an employee. Who made the complaint? the delays on the A42?
a) the manager a) the rush hour
b) the employee b) the cold weather
c) the director c) a vehicle accident
d) Dave d) a diversion

Contributed by: Jason Anderson

The British Council, 2014
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and education opportunities.
British Council Malaysia is a branch (995232-A) of the British Council, registered as a charity in England and Wales (209131) and Scotland (SC037733)
 Creating Opportunity Worldwide

Pro-ELT Teacher Training Materials

13. Listen to a teacher talking about her lessons. 20. Listen to a man describing how he planned his
What does she use to help her students relax? holiday. Which of the following was most useful to
a) classical music him?
b) games a) guide books
c) group work b) official websites
d) writing exercises c) travel blogs
d) emailing people
14. Listen to the man. What does he think will happen?
a) The bus will leave in 10 minutes. 21. Listen to a woman describing a man to a police
b) The bus will wait for them. officer. What aspect of his appearance is she
c) They will get a taxi. unsure about?
d) The bus wont wait for them. a) his height
b) his hair colour
15. Listen to a conversation between a brother and c) his clothes
sister. What present do they decide to buy their mother? d) his bag
a) a book
b) a voucher 22. Listen to the teachers instruction. What does
c) a voucher and some flowers he want the students to do with their password?
d) a voucher and a book a) to tape it on the computer
b) to type it on the computer
16. Listen to a man talking to his doctor. How many c) to tap it on the computer
cigarettes does the man smoke a day? d) to take it to the computer
a) ninety
b) nineteen 23. Listen to two men discussing their hobby. What
c) nearly ten is their hobby?
d) nine or ten a) train spotting
b) bird watching
17. Listen to a woman talking about her son. What c) studying plants
did her son decide to study at university? d) hiking
a) fine art
b) architecture 24. Listen to an interview with a writer. What for her
c) engineering is the most important part of a novel?
d) graphic design a) the characters
b) the story
18. Listen to an announcement at a train station. c) the research
What time will the next train to London leave? d) the idea
a) 16:20
b) 16:35 25. Listen to two radio DJs. How can you enter the
c) 17:05 competition?
d) 17:35 a) by sending an email
b) by calling the radio show
19. Listen to a couple talking about tomorrow. What c) by sending a text message
do they decide to do? d) by visiting the website
a) go to the market
b) go to the park
c) stay at home
d) go to a party

Contributed by: Jason Anderson

The British Council, 2014
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and education opportunities.
British Council Malaysia is a branch (995232-A) of the British Council, registered as a charity in England and Wales (209131) and Scotland (SC037733)
 Creating Opportunity Worldwide

Pro-ELT Teacher Training Materials

Contributed by: Jason Anderson

The British Council, 2014
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and education opportunities.
British Council Malaysia is a branch (995232-A) of the British Council, registered as a charity in England and Wales (209131) and Scotland (SC037733)