Common PTE (Pearson Test of English) exam questions and answers across various
sections, including Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening.
1. Speaking & Writing - Read Aloud
Question:
Read the following text aloud.
"Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our world today. Its effects are evident
in rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and disruptions to ecosystems."
Answer:
(You would read the text aloud clearly and accurately. Here's an example of how it should
sound.)
"Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our world today. Its effects are evident
in rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and disruptions to ecosystems."
2. Speaking & Writing - Repeat Sentence
Question:
Repeat the following sentence:
"The new research findings offer a fresh perspective on climate change solutions."
Answer:
"The new research findings offer a fresh perspective on climate change solutions."
3. Speaking - Describe Image
Question:
Look at the image and describe it in detail.
(Imagine an image showing a city skyline with skyscrapers and a sunset.)
Answer:
This image shows a city skyline at sunset. The skyline consists of tall skyscrapers with modern
glass designs. The sun is setting behind the buildings, casting a warm orange glow across the
sky. The silhouettes of the buildings are sharp against the colorful horizon, creating a stunning
contrast between the bright sky and the dark buildings.
4. Speaking - Retell Lecture
, Question:
Listen to the lecture and retell it in your own words.
(You would listen to a brief lecture, then retell the key points.)
Answer:
The lecture discussed the impact of global warming on agriculture. It highlighted how changing
weather patterns are causing droughts in some areas and floods in others, which severely affects
crop yields. The speaker emphasized the importance of sustainable farming practices and the
need for new technologies to adapt to these environmental changes.
5. Reading - Multiple Choice (Choose Single Answer)
Question:
Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the passage?
A) To explain the science behind climate change
B) To discuss the political implications of environmental policies
C) To inform about the global impact of climate change
D) To critique the environmental policies of different countries
Answer:
C) To inform about the global impact of climate change
The passage focuses on the wide-reaching consequences of climate change across the
globe.
6. Reading - Multiple Choice (Choose Multiple Answers)
Question:
Which of the following are mentioned as consequences of deforestation? (Select two)
A) Loss of biodiversity
B) Increased carbon dioxide levels
C) Expansion of urban areas
D) Improved air quality
Answer:
A) Loss of biodiversity
B) Increased carbon dioxide levels
The passage mentions how deforestation leads to the loss of biodiversity and higher
levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
sections, including Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening.
1. Speaking & Writing - Read Aloud
Question:
Read the following text aloud.
"Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our world today. Its effects are evident
in rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and disruptions to ecosystems."
Answer:
(You would read the text aloud clearly and accurately. Here's an example of how it should
sound.)
"Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our world today. Its effects are evident
in rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and disruptions to ecosystems."
2. Speaking & Writing - Repeat Sentence
Question:
Repeat the following sentence:
"The new research findings offer a fresh perspective on climate change solutions."
Answer:
"The new research findings offer a fresh perspective on climate change solutions."
3. Speaking - Describe Image
Question:
Look at the image and describe it in detail.
(Imagine an image showing a city skyline with skyscrapers and a sunset.)
Answer:
This image shows a city skyline at sunset. The skyline consists of tall skyscrapers with modern
glass designs. The sun is setting behind the buildings, casting a warm orange glow across the
sky. The silhouettes of the buildings are sharp against the colorful horizon, creating a stunning
contrast between the bright sky and the dark buildings.
4. Speaking - Retell Lecture
, Question:
Listen to the lecture and retell it in your own words.
(You would listen to a brief lecture, then retell the key points.)
Answer:
The lecture discussed the impact of global warming on agriculture. It highlighted how changing
weather patterns are causing droughts in some areas and floods in others, which severely affects
crop yields. The speaker emphasized the importance of sustainable farming practices and the
need for new technologies to adapt to these environmental changes.
5. Reading - Multiple Choice (Choose Single Answer)
Question:
Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the passage?
A) To explain the science behind climate change
B) To discuss the political implications of environmental policies
C) To inform about the global impact of climate change
D) To critique the environmental policies of different countries
Answer:
C) To inform about the global impact of climate change
The passage focuses on the wide-reaching consequences of climate change across the
globe.
6. Reading - Multiple Choice (Choose Multiple Answers)
Question:
Which of the following are mentioned as consequences of deforestation? (Select two)
A) Loss of biodiversity
B) Increased carbon dioxide levels
C) Expansion of urban areas
D) Improved air quality
Answer:
A) Loss of biodiversity
B) Increased carbon dioxide levels
The passage mentions how deforestation leads to the loss of biodiversity and higher
levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
