PTE Academic

PTE
Academic
Test Format
The test is divided into three main parts and lasts for approximately two hours.
Speaking & Writing Reading Listening

This part of the test is 54–67 minutes This part of the test is 29–30 minutes This part of the test is 30–43 minutes
long and it contains seven different long and it contains five different long and it contains eight different
question types. It is the longest question types. Because PTE question types.
section of the test. You will be tested Academic is an integrated skills test,
on your speaking and writing skills, one item type ('Reading and Writing: The questions are based on audio or
using English you might hear in an Fill in the blanks') also assesses video clips, which begin to play
academic environment. writing skills. automatically. You hear each audio or
video clip once. You are allowed to
take notes.
1. Personal Introduction Speaking
2. Read Aloud
3. Repeat Sentence
& Writing
4. Describe Image
5. Re-tell Lecture
6. Answer Short Question
7. Summarize Written Text
8. Essay
Personal
Introduction
You will have 25 seconds for yourself to
prepare your response, and then you’ll have
30 seconds to provide your introduction.
Your name
Your age
Your residence location
Work/Education
Your hobbies or interests
Your future goals
Why attending PTE exam?
2. Read Aloud
3. Repeat Sentence
& Writing
4. Describe Image
5. Re-tell Lecture
8. Essay
Read
Aloud
10-12 items
Remember:
Read You will be graded based on:
Aloud
Content: Are you on topic?
Pronunciation: Did you speak clearly?
Fluency: Did you follow the right rhythm, intonation and
pauses?
Don't replace or leave out any words.
Break the text into chunks.
Stress out the important words.

Read Remember:
Aloud Don't rush.
Read with meaning, at a normal volume.
Do not leave out any words.
If you make a mistake, correct it and continue.
Do not stop reading. and do not begin again at the beginning.

Look at the text below. In 40 seconds, you must read this
Read text aloud as naturally and clearly possible.
Aloud The aim of our research was to explore how moving home at a young
age affected the development of pre-school children. There are many
different reasons why families choose to move home, some of which
are positive and some less so. Over a period of ten years, our
research team has investigated whether the conditions surrounding
moving home, or indeed the fact of moving itself, contribute to
children’s development problems.
Look at the text below. In 40 seconds, you must read this
Read text aloud as naturally and clearly possible.
Aloud Child language brokers are children or young people who translate or
interpret on behalf of family members or others who do not speak
the local language. When settling into a new country, children often
learn the local language more rapidly than their parents and other
adults. As a result, youngsters start taking on the role of language
broker in a number of different contexts such as shops, banks,
schools, doctors, dentists, welfare offices, police stations, housing
offices among many others.
2. Read Aloud
3. Repeat Sentence
& Writing
4. Describe Image
5. Re-tell Lecture
8. Essay
Repeat
Sentence
Focus on the meaning
Listen to the way the speaker groups words into meaningful
Repeat phrases, and copy this phrasing.
Sentence Listen for the speaker's intonation and try to copy it.
Speak clearly
Say every word you hear, but if you don't know a word, say what you
think you heard. Pronounce the vowels and consonants clearly, and
link words together as the speaker did.
Speak at a normal speed and volume, and don't rush.
Don't try to copy the speakers accent: just speak normally.
Repeat You will hear a sentence. Please repeat the sentence
exactly as you hear it. You will hear the sentence only
Sentence once.
Repeat
Sentence You will hear a sentence. Please repeat the sentence
once.
Students who'd like to help produce the college

newspaper should come to a meeting tomorrow.
Repeat You will hear a sentence. Please repeat the sentence
Sentence once.
Repeat
Sentence You will hear a sentence. Please repeat the sentence
once.
Next week the department secretary will email you with

the details of your tutorial groups.
2. Read Aloud
3. Repeat Sentence
& Writing
4. Describe Image
5. Re-tell Lecture
8. Essay
Describe
Image
Remember:
Describe You will be graded based on:
Image Content: Did you describe the topic accurately?

Pronunciation: Did you speak clearly?
Fluency: Did you follow the right rhythm, intonation and
pauses?
Describe Overview
Image
Description
Conclusion
If you have a graph, look closely at both axes.
Describe
Image
If there are two graphs or charts, this means you have to
make comparisons. Look for the most significant
similarities and differences.
Look at the charts below. In 25 seconds, please speak
into the microphone and describe in detail what the
charts are showing. You will have 40 seconds to give your
Describe response.
Image
Look at the charts below. In 25 seconds, please speak
into the microphone and describe in detail what the
charts are showing. You will have 40 seconds to give your
Describe response.
Image
Look at the plan below. In 25 seconds, please speak into
the microphone and describe in detail what the plan is
showing. You will have 40 seconds to give your response.
Describe
Image
2. Read Aloud
3. Repeat Sentence
& Writing
4. Describe Image
5. Re-tell Lecture
8. Essay
Remember: Re-tell
Before the recording begins, look at the image to help
lecture
you to anticipate the topic of the lecture.
As you listen, take notes of the main and supporting
ideas.
Capture the most important ideas and organize them so
you can use your notes to speak.
Remember: Re-tell
You will be graded based on: lecture
Content: How well are you able to summarize the
lecture you heard?
Pronunciation: Are you speaking clearly so that it can
be understood easily
Fluency: How well can you speak, with a rhythm and
without ‘uhm’ and ‘aah’.
You will hear a lecture. After listening to the lecture in 10 seconds,
please speak into the microphone and retell what you have just
heard from the lecture in your own words. You will have 40 seconds
Re-tell
to give your response.
lecture
2. Read Aloud
3. Repeat Sentence
& Writing
4. Describe Image
5. Re-tell Lecture
8. Essay
Answer short This is a short-answer speaking task type that tests
listening and speaking skills. You have to respond to
question
a short question in one or a few words.
Answer Stay focused Understand the question
short In the 3 seconds before the

Listen for the question word
question
(who, what, when, how, why)
audio begins for each task,
that will help you to
focus on the task so you are
understand the question.
ready to understand the
question. Do not be afraid that you will
not have the specific
The questions are short, and
knowledge needed; all the
you must answer as soon as
questions are about topics
the microphone opens, so
that every educated person
keep your concentration
knows.
through all the tasks.
There is one correct answer
Don't let your mind wander
which is usually one word or
as there is no time to 'tune in'
a short phrase.
to what you will hear.
2. Read Aloud
3. Repeat Sentence
& Writing
4. Describe Image
5. Re-tell Lecture
8. Essay
Summarize Written
Text
This is a short-answer writing task type that tests
reading and writing skills. You have 10 minutes to write
a one-sentence summary of a reading passage. You will
do 2-3 Summarize written text tasks.
Read the passage below and summarize it using one sentence.
You have 10 minutes to finish this task. Your response will be
judged on the quality of your writing and on how well your Summarize
response presents the key points in the passage.
Written
Text
Written
Text
Tips:
Use your reading skills
Take the time to read the passage calmly.
First, skim for the general topic, then read carefully for the main ideas.
Note the main idea and supporting ideas using key words and arrows and
symbols to indicate how the ideas are organized.
Effective note-taking will ensure that your summary has all the main
points.
Tips:
Construct your summary
Type the main point of the passage in the box, then add the supporting or other
details.
Remember, your response must be one sentence only between 5 and 75 words,
so you must use grammatical structures and punctuation that allow you to include
all your points within one sentence.
Written
Text
2. Read Aloud
3. Repeat Sentence
& Writing
4. Describe Image
5. Re-tell Lecture
8. Essay
Write essay
Write a 200–300 word essay on a given topic.
You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic
below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position,
organize your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of Write
standard written English. You should write 200- 300 words.
essay
Analyze and plan
Write
What are you being asked about?
essay
Write your essay
Use your outline notes to present your position on the task, and support your
opinion with evidence and examples.
Check your writing

Save a few minutes to check your writing. You will lose marks for poor
grammar and for spelling mistakes.
You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic
below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position,
organize your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of Write
standard written English. You should write 200- 300 words.
essay
Test Format

take notes.
Reading
1. Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks
2. Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer
3. Re-order Paragraphs
4. Fill in the Blanks
5. Multiple Choice, Single Answer

Reading &
Writing:

Fill in the
Blanks
F I L L
I N
T H E
Read the text through

B L A N K S
Use your language

knowledge
ALLOCATION,
ALLOCATE,
ALLOCATED,
ALLOCATING.
Reading &
Writing:

Fill in the
Blanks
Multiple-
choice,
choose
multiple
answers

CONFIRM YOUR CHOICES

question first
Read for a
Read the
purpose
M U L T I P L E - C H O I C E , C H O O S E
M U L T I P L E A N S W E R S
Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers

Re-order
Paragraphs
R E - O R D E R
Look for
the links
P A R A G R A P H S
Find the topic Confirm

sentence the order
A sentence that introduces the topic.
Re-order
Paragraphs
Fill in the
Blanks
Skim
F I L L
I N
Look for the keywords that carry the meaning.

T H E
If there are words you don't know, read around them to try to
guess the meaning from the context.
B L A N K S
Identify the
correct words
Identify the idea being expressed in the sentence by thinking
about what word will create meaning in the context.
Use grammar clues to help you decide between possible

options.
Fill in the
Blanks
Multiple
Choice,
Single
Answer
A N S W E R
M U L T I P L E
What to Do
C H O I C E ,
01. 02. 03.

S I N G L E
Read with Select the Confirm your

purpose option choice
Multiple
Choice,
Single
Answer
Test Format

take notes.
Listening
1. Summarize Spoken Text
2. Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers
4. Highlight Correct Summary
6. Select Missing Word
7. Highlight Incorrect Words
8. Write from Dictation

Summarise spoken text
S U M M A R I S E
After listening to a recording, write a 50-70 word summary.

S P O K E N
T E X T
S U M M A R I S E
Take
Summarise Be ready notes as
you listen
spoken
text
S P O K E N
After listening to a recording, write a 50-70 word

summary.
T E X T
Write your
summary
Summarise spoken text
S U M M A R I S E
After listening to a recording, write a 50-70 word summary.

S P O K E N
T E X T
Multiple choice, multiple answer
A N S W E R
M U L T I P L E
After listening to a recording, answer a multiple-choice question on the content or tone of the recording by
selecting more than one response.
C H O I C E ,
M U L T I P L E
2019
Brand Development
11
LISTEN TO THE RECORDING AND ANSWER THE QUESTION BY SELECTING ALL
THE CORRECT RESPONSES. MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE IS CORRECT.
A N S W E R
M U L T I P L E
Read and Question: Which of the following statements concerning the

operation of catalytic converters are correct?
think ahead
C H O I C E ,
A. The inclusion of catcons on diesel engines is prohibited by law.

Stay focused
B. Carbon and other engine deposits impede their efficient
operation.
M U L T I P L E
C. Inappropriate use in mining equipment, trucks and buses

renders them ineffective.
D. They convert toxic substances to less harmful substances which

are emitted from engines.
E. The use of converters intended for use on petrol engines on

diesel engines is a common problem.
LISTEN TO THE RECORDING AND ANSWER THE QUESTION BY SELECTING ALL
THE CORRECT RESPONSES. MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE IS CORRECT.
A N S W E R
M U L T I P L E
Read and Question: Which of these countries use electronic

think ahead voting machines?
C H O I C E ,
Stay focused A. India
B. Indonesia
M U L T I P L E
C. South Africa
D. Holland
E. the United Kingdom

Fill in the Blanks
F I L L
I N
A transcript of a recording appears on the screen, with several gaps. After listening to the recording, type the
T H E
missing word in each gap.

B L A N K S
Be ready
F I L L
I N
Quickly skim the text to gain a

T H E
general idea of the topic.

B L A N K S
Write what you hear

As you hear each missing word during the

recording, write or type the word quickly and be
ready for the next one.

Fill in the Blanks

F I L L I N T H E B L A N K S
Fill in the Blanks
F I L L I N T H E B L A N K S
Highlight correct summary
H I G H L I G H T C O R R E C T S U M M A R Y
You will hear a recording. Click on the paragraph that best relates to the recording.
H I G H L I G H T
A. The question: “Why do students achieve so much with one teacher and so little
under the guidance of another teacher?” is often asked. A common non-verbal cue
they both tend to give is rolling their eyes. “Oh, that class,” the teacher recoils. “Oh
him!” the student groans.
C O R R E C T
B. Research indicates that students do better with one teacher than another as a
result of good classroom management. A key feature of this is respect. Students
quickly ascertain if a teacher lacks real respect.
S U M M A R Y
C. Why do students achieve so much more when they have teachers who show
minimal respect for them and their classmates? There is no clear answer for this.
However, at the moment there is little empirical data to draw meaningful
conclusions. Often we fall back on anecdotal evidence.
D. Non-verbal cues are key to developing respectful relationships in school

environments. Rolling your eyes is a key indicator of a lack of respect, as are
negative verbal responses. In order to promote effective learning both teachers and
students need to show mutual admiration and respect.
H I G H L I G H T
Highlight Skim
correct Listen and

take notes
C O R R E C T
summary
S U M M A R Y
Match notes
and summary
H I G H L I G H T
You will hear a recording. Click on the paragraph that best relates to the recording.
A. The speaker believes that drug and alcohol laws need to be tighter as around 25
percent of accidents are related to these two causes. This situation prevails despite
religions warning us of the dangers.
C O R R E C T
B. The speaker’s purpose is to tell us that she was involved in an accident. In her
case, it was the fault of the driver in front who stopped on the highway for no
apparent reason. He was going 65 kilometers per hour and just stopped.
S U M M A R Y
C. The speaker is focusing on safety and what we need to do to reduce the death
rate in people aged 16 to 19.
D. The speaker’s purpose is to tell us about the seriousness and the randomness of
accidents and it is likely she is going to suggest a solution.
Listening

MULTIPLE CHOICE, SINGLE
ANSWER
TIPS:
Read the question and skim the
options before the audio begins.
Keep your attention on the audio.
As you listen, be aware of the

development of the speaker's ideas
so you can recognize the core
information.
A. B.
It is the traveller’s duty to Forward planning,
understand the dangers appropriate preventive
involved and to take the measures, and careful
necessary preventive precautions do not
measures to protect their protect the health of the
What is the health.

traveller.

speaker’s
main idea?
C. D.
It is the responsibility of Frequent travelling can

the travel industry to increase the risk of
provide information, accidents and cause
explain the risks involved illness.
and protect travellers '
health.

A. B.

A small number of people Education is the root

are responsible for most cause of the changes in
What does
of the climate change climate.

the speaker
think about C. D.
climate Poor people are the major

contributors to climate

Humans bear no
responsibility for it
change? change

Listening

SELECT MISSING WORD
Skim the options quickly to gain an idea
of the aspect of the topic the speaker
might talk about.
SELECT
Listen attentively
MISSING
Predict the ending
WORD
You will hear a recording about cancer. At the
end of the recording, the last word or group of
words has been replaced by a beep. Select the
correct option to complete the recording.
getting started
smoking-related
young and restless

You will hear a recording about building design.
At the end of the recording, the last word or
group of words has been replaced by a beep.
Select the correct option to complete the
recording.
within a suburb
to each unit
for comfort
and home
Listening

HIGHLIGHT INCORRECT WORDS
HIGHLIGHT Skim
INCORRECT Follow the recording
WORDS Do not change your mind unless you feel

very sure you have made a mistake.
You will hear a recording. Below is a transcription of the
recording. Some words in the transcription differ from what the
speaker said.
Adult obesity is worsening, and more than one in eight members

in the world is obese. The problem is most significant in North
America, but Africa and Asia are also experiencing an upward
trend, the material shows. Undernutrition and obesity coexist in
many cities, and can even be seen side by side in the same
household. Poor access to nutritious food due to its higher cost,
the stress of working with food insecurity, and physiological
adaptations to food deprivation help explain why food-insecure
families may have a small risk of overweight and obesity.
speaker said.
Adult obesity is worsening, and more than one in eight members

in the world is obese. The problem is most significant in North
America, but Africa and Asia are also experiencing an upward
trend, the material shows. Undernutrition and obesity coexist in
many cities, and can even be seen side by side in the same
household. Poor access to nutritious food due to its higher cost,
the stress of working with food insecurity, and physiological
adaptations to food deprivation help explain why food-insecure
families may have a small risk of overweight and obesity.
speaker said.
The BSC in Animal Health Degree enables you to write your pre-
veterinary requirements. Research areas include the morphology
and behaviour of domestic animals, the relationship between
workers and animals and the safety and quality of feed supply.
You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills
through real assignments, case studies and practical skills
development. You’ll work closely with agricultural animals and
have many chances for industry interaction.
speaker said.
The BSC in Animal Health Degree enables you to write your pre-
veterinary requirements. Research areas include the morphology
and behaviour of domestic animals, the relationship between
workers and animals and the safety and quality of feed supply.
You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills
through real assignments, case studies and practical skills
development. You’ll work closely with agricultural animals and
have many chances for industry interaction.
Listening

WRITE FROM DICTATION
WRITE FROM
DICTATION
Focus so that you do not miss any words.
Focus on the meaning.
Immediately after the recording stops, write

or type as much of the sentence as you can.
Go over the sentence and use your knowledge
of grammar, word form, and word order to
add any words you missed out (e.g.
prepositions, articles).
1
"IT WILL BE MORE EFFICIENT
IF YOU WORK TOGETHER."
2
"THE AVERAGE AMERICAN
FAMILY USES MORE THAN 1000
LITRES OF WATER PER DAY."
3
"IN THE LAST TWO DECADES
THE INTERNET HAS
DRAMATICALLY CHANGED OUR
WORLD."
Good things take time.

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Speaking & Writing Reading Listening

Don't replace or leave out any words.

Break the text into chunks.

Stress out the important words.

Aloud Don't rush.

Read with meaning, at a normal volume.

Do not leave out any words.

If you make a mistake, correct it and continue.

Do not stop reading. and do not begin again at the beginning.

Students who'd like to help produce the college

Next week the department secretary will email you with

Image Content: Did you describe the topic accurately?

short In the 3 seconds before the

Take the time to read the passage calmly.

Check your writing

Speaking & Writing Reading Listening

2. Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer

4. Fill in the Blanks

5. Multiple Choice, Single Answer

Read the text through

Use your language

CONFIRM YOUR CHOICES

Find the topic Confirm

Look for the keywords that carry the meaning.

Use grammar clues to help you decide between possible

01. 02. 03.

Read with Select the Confirm your

Speaking & Writing Reading Listening

2. Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers

3. Fill in the Blanks

4. Highlight Correct Summary

5. Multiple Choice, Single Answer

6. Select Missing Word

7. Highlight Incorrect Words

8. Write from Dictation

After listening to a recording, write a 50-70 word summary.

After listening to a recording, write a 50-70 word

After listening to a recording, write a 50-70 word summary.

Read and Question: Which of the following statements concerning the

A. The inclusion of catcons on diesel engines is prohibited by law.

C. Inappropriate use in mining equipment, trucks and buses

D. They convert toxic substances to less harmful substances which

E. The use of converters intended for use on petrol engines on

Read and Question: Which of these countries use electronic

Stay focused A. India

E. the United Kingdom

missing word in each gap.

Quickly skim the text to gain a

general idea of the topic.

Write what you hear

As you hear each missing word during the

Fill in the Blanks

D. Non-verbal cues are key to developing respectful relationships in school

correct Listen and

2. Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers

3. Fill in the Blanks

4. Highlight Correct Summary

5. Multiple Choice, Single Answer

6. Select Missing Word

7. Highlight Incorrect Words

8. Write from Dictation

Keep your attention on the audio.