Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) – Advanced
Practice Question Bank V2.0 Comprehensive
Examination of English Language Proficiency: 150
Multiple-Choice Questions Covering Speaking,
Writing, Reading, and Listening Skills for the PTE
Academic Test (2025–2026 Updated Format) a well
detailed one written and graded A+
upgraded
PART 1: SPEAKING & WRITING SKILLS
Personal Introduction (Questions 1–2)
1. What is the primary purpose of the Personal Introduction task in the PTE Academic test?
A) To contribute significantly to the Speaking score
B) To allow test takers to familiarize themselves with the test equipment and prepare for the
speaking and listening sections
C) To assess the test taker's ability to write a formal self-introduction
D) To evaluate the test taker's pronunciation and oral fluency for scoring purposes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Personal Introduction does not contribute to the PTE Academic score. It is
designed to help test takers familiarize themselves with the test equipment and prepare for the
speaking and listening sections. Test takers have 25 seconds to read the prompt and prepare,
then 30 seconds to record their response.
2. How much preparation time and response time are allocated for the Personal Introduction?
,A) 20 seconds preparation, 40 seconds response
B) 25 seconds preparation, 30 seconds response
C) 30 seconds preparation, 25 seconds response
D) No preparation time, 60 seconds response
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Test takers have 25 seconds to read the prompt and prepare for the Personal
Introduction, followed by 30 seconds of recording time. The response is not scored but serves
as a familiarization exercise.
Read Aloud (Questions 3–12)
3. Following the August 2025 updates, Read Aloud contributes to which skill(s)?
A) Reading and Speaking
B) Speaking only
C) Reading only
D) Speaking and Writing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Following the August 2025 changes, Read Aloud now contributes only to the
Speaking skill. Previously, it contributed to both Reading and Speaking, but the cross-supply
scoring mechanism has been adjusted.
4. What is the approximate length of a Read Aloud passage?
A) 30 words
B) 60 words
C) 100 words
D) 150 words
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Read Aloud text is approximately 60 words in length. This length allows for
sufficient assessment of pronunciation, oral fluency, and content accuracy.
5. How much preparation time is provided before the microphone opens for Read Aloud?
,A) 10–15 seconds
B) 20–25 seconds
C) 30–40 seconds
D) 50–60 seconds
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Test takers have 30–40 seconds to read the text and prepare before the microphone
opens. During this time, they should use punctuation and meaning to chunk the text for fluent
reading.
6. Which of the following is NOT a scoring criterion for Read Aloud?
A) Content
B) Oral Fluency
C) Grammar
D) Pronunciation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Read Aloud is scored on Content, Oral Fluency, and Pronunciation. Grammar is not
directly assessed in Read Aloud because the task involves reading a provided text rather than
constructing original sentences.
7. What is the recommended approach to intonation in Read Aloud?
A) Maintaining a flat, monotone delivery throughout
B) Using rising and falling intonation to show how ideas connect and where segments end
C) Rising intonation at the end of every sentence
D) Avoiding any pauses to maintain continuous flow
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The recommended approach uses rising and falling intonation to show how ideas
connect and to indicate where segments end. This helps convey meaning clearly and improves
the oral fluency score.
8. According to the official PTE guidelines, what should test takers do during the preparation
time for Read Aloud?
, A) Memorize the entire text
B) Use punctuation to identify where to pause and change intonation
C) Practice speaking the text as quickly as possible
D) Count the number of words in the passage
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Test takers should use punctuation to identify where to pause and change intonation.
Proper pausing and phrasing help with fluent reading and accurate communication of meaning.
9. In Read Aloud, what happens if you begin speaking before the microphone opens?
A) Your response is still recorded correctly
B) Your voice will not be recorded
C) You receive a penalty for starting early
D) The system automatically extends your recording time
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If you begin speaking before the microphone opens, your voice will not be recorded.
Test takers must wait for the short tone indicating the microphone is active before starting to
speak.
10. What is the scoring range for Oral Fluency in Read Aloud?
A) 0–3 points
B) 0–5 points
C) 0–10 points
D) 0–15 points
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral Fluency in Read Aloud is scored on a scale from 0 to 5, where 5 represents
"Highly proficient" and 0 represents "Disfluent". Pronunciation is also scored on the same 0–5
scale.
11. A test taker reads a Read Aloud passage and substitutes the word "significant" with
"important." How does this affect their score?
Practice Question Bank V2.0 Comprehensive
Examination of English Language Proficiency: 150
Multiple-Choice Questions Covering Speaking,
Writing, Reading, and Listening Skills for the PTE
Academic Test (2025–2026 Updated Format) a well
detailed one written and graded A+
upgraded
PART 1: SPEAKING & WRITING SKILLS
Personal Introduction (Questions 1–2)
1. What is the primary purpose of the Personal Introduction task in the PTE Academic test?
A) To contribute significantly to the Speaking score
B) To allow test takers to familiarize themselves with the test equipment and prepare for the
speaking and listening sections
C) To assess the test taker's ability to write a formal self-introduction
D) To evaluate the test taker's pronunciation and oral fluency for scoring purposes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Personal Introduction does not contribute to the PTE Academic score. It is
designed to help test takers familiarize themselves with the test equipment and prepare for the
speaking and listening sections. Test takers have 25 seconds to read the prompt and prepare,
then 30 seconds to record their response.
2. How much preparation time and response time are allocated for the Personal Introduction?
,A) 20 seconds preparation, 40 seconds response
B) 25 seconds preparation, 30 seconds response
C) 30 seconds preparation, 25 seconds response
D) No preparation time, 60 seconds response
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Test takers have 25 seconds to read the prompt and prepare for the Personal
Introduction, followed by 30 seconds of recording time. The response is not scored but serves
as a familiarization exercise.
Read Aloud (Questions 3–12)
3. Following the August 2025 updates, Read Aloud contributes to which skill(s)?
A) Reading and Speaking
B) Speaking only
C) Reading only
D) Speaking and Writing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Following the August 2025 changes, Read Aloud now contributes only to the
Speaking skill. Previously, it contributed to both Reading and Speaking, but the cross-supply
scoring mechanism has been adjusted.
4. What is the approximate length of a Read Aloud passage?
A) 30 words
B) 60 words
C) 100 words
D) 150 words
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Read Aloud text is approximately 60 words in length. This length allows for
sufficient assessment of pronunciation, oral fluency, and content accuracy.
5. How much preparation time is provided before the microphone opens for Read Aloud?
,A) 10–15 seconds
B) 20–25 seconds
C) 30–40 seconds
D) 50–60 seconds
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Test takers have 30–40 seconds to read the text and prepare before the microphone
opens. During this time, they should use punctuation and meaning to chunk the text for fluent
reading.
6. Which of the following is NOT a scoring criterion for Read Aloud?
A) Content
B) Oral Fluency
C) Grammar
D) Pronunciation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Read Aloud is scored on Content, Oral Fluency, and Pronunciation. Grammar is not
directly assessed in Read Aloud because the task involves reading a provided text rather than
constructing original sentences.
7. What is the recommended approach to intonation in Read Aloud?
A) Maintaining a flat, monotone delivery throughout
B) Using rising and falling intonation to show how ideas connect and where segments end
C) Rising intonation at the end of every sentence
D) Avoiding any pauses to maintain continuous flow
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The recommended approach uses rising and falling intonation to show how ideas
connect and to indicate where segments end. This helps convey meaning clearly and improves
the oral fluency score.
8. According to the official PTE guidelines, what should test takers do during the preparation
time for Read Aloud?
, A) Memorize the entire text
B) Use punctuation to identify where to pause and change intonation
C) Practice speaking the text as quickly as possible
D) Count the number of words in the passage
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Test takers should use punctuation to identify where to pause and change intonation.
Proper pausing and phrasing help with fluent reading and accurate communication of meaning.
9. In Read Aloud, what happens if you begin speaking before the microphone opens?
A) Your response is still recorded correctly
B) Your voice will not be recorded
C) You receive a penalty for starting early
D) The system automatically extends your recording time
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If you begin speaking before the microphone opens, your voice will not be recorded.
Test takers must wait for the short tone indicating the microphone is active before starting to
speak.
10. What is the scoring range for Oral Fluency in Read Aloud?
A) 0–3 points
B) 0–5 points
C) 0–10 points
D) 0–15 points
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral Fluency in Read Aloud is scored on a scale from 0 to 5, where 5 represents
"Highly proficient" and 0 represents "Disfluent". Pronunciation is also scored on the same 0–5
scale.
11. A test taker reads a Read Aloud passage and substitutes the word "significant" with
"important." How does this affect their score?
