PTE Academic 2025 – Reading & Listening Full Practice + Guide
1. Reading Section
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Task-by-task format
overview + scoring
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5 practice sets
(1 per question type) with sample answers
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High-score vocabulary &
collocation list
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Time-management strategy (29–30
min plan)
2. Listening Section
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All 8 task types explained
with updated 2025 scoring rules
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Practice audioscripts + questions
+ answers
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High-score templates
for Summarize Spoken Text and Write
from Dictation
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Spelling & note-taking drills
3. Extra Materials
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“79+ Target” Reading–Listening
Checklist
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Common mistakes and penalty triggers
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Weekly study plan (2-week intensive
version)
READING — tips (79+)
1.
Skim
→ scan → answer: skim for overall meaning (20–30s), then scan for keywords in
each question.
2.
Watch
collocations & grammar: many Fill-in tasks test
collocations.
3.
Eliminate
distractors: for MCQs, remove options not in text or logically unsupported.
4.
Reorder
Paragraphs: follow pronoun references and discourse markers (however,
therefore, first).
5.
Time
allocation (29–30 mins): set micro-deadlines — e.g., 6–7
minutes per passage/question cluster; save tricky ones for last.
6.
Vocabulary
bank: study academic collocations and prepositions (e.g., play a role in,
contribute to,
at odds with).
READING Practice (6
focused items — do under timed conditions)
Note: each item below is compact
for practice. Time yourself: 3–7 minutes per item depending on type.
1) Reading: Fill in the Blanks (dropdown)
Passage (short):
“Urban planners argue that increased bicycle lanes ______ (a) reduce / (b)
increases / (c) reducing”
Answer: (a) reduce
Explanation: Subject is plural bicycle
lanes → verb must be plural reduce.
Collocation fits.
2) Reading: Fill in the Blanks (text)
Sentence: “The scientist’s
research provided ______ evidence for the new hypothesis.”
Options: convincing / convinced / convince
Answer: convincing — adjective modifying evidence.
3) Reading: Multiple Choice — Single Answer
Question: According to the
paragraph, what was the primary effect of subsidy removal?
Options: A) Increased innovation. B) Reduced market distortion. C) Higher
consumer demand.
Answer: B) Reduced market distortion.
Explanation: Choose the effect explicitly stated in context; don’t infer.
4) Reading: Multiple Choice — Multiple Answers
Short paragraph lists three
benefits: lower cost, improved access, and higher competition. Question: Choose
the benefits mentioned. Options include those three and an unrelated one
(better branding).
Answer: choose the three mentioned.
Tip: if unsure, scan for keywords and match exact phrases.
5) Reading: Reorder Paragraphs
Sentences:
1.
However, the project faced unexpected delays.
2.
The plan was approved last year.
3.
The committee celebrated the approval.
Correct order: 2 → 3 → 1.
Explanation: logical sequence: approval, celebration, later delays. Look for
temporal/logical flow.
LISTENING
— tips (79+)
1.
Single
play discipline: you get one play — train to capture main idea & 3 supporting
points.
2.
Effective
note shorthand: use arrows, numbers, abbreviations (e.g., govt → subsidy).
3.
Edge
words matter: signposting like however,
moreover,
in contrast
signal transitions.
4.
Summarize
Spoken Text template: use a fixed template (headline +
2–3 bullet points + concluding sentence). (See template below.)
5.
Write
from Dictation: capture skeleton (subject + verb + object) quickly; then add
small words. Proofread.
6.
Highlight
Incorrect Words: read transcript while listening; mark only confident mismatches.
7.
Accent
practice: train with British/Australian/US academic lectures.
LISTENING Practice
(6 tasks)
A — Summarize Spoken Text (50–70 words)
— practice audio script below
Audio
script (practice) — (simulate a 40–50 sec audio; read once aloud
in practice)
“Recent studies show that urban green spaces improve mental health by providing
opportunities for exercise, socializing and stress reduction. The researchers
tracked 2,000 volunteers over five years and found a measurable decrease in
anxiety symptoms among those who regularly visited parks. They recommend cities
increase green space access and encourage community programs to maximize
benefits.”
Task (you, timed): write a 50–70 word summary.
Model high-score response (61
words):
“Urban green spaces benefit mental health by offering exercise,
social contact and stress relief. A five-year study of 2,000 people found
regular park visits linked to reduced anxiety symptoms. The researchers
recommend expanding access to green areas and promoting community programmes to
amplify these positive effects on public mental health.”
Why it scores: clear main idea, 2 supporting
points, recommendation, no filler, accurate paraphrase.
B — Write from Dictation
Dictation
audio (short sentence): “Climate change affects coastal
ecosystems rapidly.”
Answer: exactly: Climate change affects coastal ecosystems
rapidly.
Tip: capture content words first (Climate change /
affects / coastal ecosystems), then add adverb.
C — Multiple Choice — Multiple Answers
(listening)
Audio (short passage) mentions three reasons
for decline in bee population: pesticides, habitat loss, disease. Options
include those plus exotic weather.
Answer: choose the three mentioned.
Tip: match exact terms used.
D — Fill in the Blanks
(listening transcript)
Transcript missing: “The committee
will ______ a decision next month.”
Audio says: “The committee will announce a decision next month.”
Answer: announce.
E — Highlight Incorrect Words
Transcript line: “The company
reported a profit of $5 million.” Audio says: “The company reported a loss of
$5 million.”
Mark: profit
(incorrect) — choose profit
as the incorrect word.
Tip: be careful with sign words (profit/loss,
increase/decrease).
F — Highlight Correct Summary
Given four short summaries, choose
the one that matches the audio main idea.
Tip: eliminate summaries that add extra claims not
in audio.
Templates
— built for 79+
G Summarize Spoken
Text template (50–70 words)
Use this structure every time —
it’s concise and machine-friendly:
1.
Intro
sentence (one line) — Speaker/topic + main claim.
e.g., The speaker argues that urban
green spaces significantly improve mental health.
2.
Point
1 — evidence/finding.
e.g., A five-year study of 2,000
participants found reduced anxiety among regular park visitors.
3.
Point
2 / recommendation — policy or conclusion.
e.g., The speaker recommends expanding
access to green areas and community programs.
4.
Closing
(optional one-line) — restate benefit/result.
e.g., These changes would enhance public
mental wellbeing.
Aim: 3–4 sentences, 50–70 words,
accurate content, no invented facts.
H Write from
Dictation template (sentence capture)
1.
Capture
nouns & verbs first (skeleton).
2.
Insert
determiners & prepositions (the/a/in) quickly.
3.
Finish
with adverbs / modifiers.
4.
Quick
proofread (5–7s) for spelling & word order.
Example: Audio → "Innovative
policies often require cross-sector cooperation."
Write skeleton: Innovative
policies require cooperation. Add modifiers: Innovative policies often require cross-sector
cooperation. Check spelling.
Scoring
pointers (how PTE evaluates your answers) — concise
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Automated
scoring focuses on: lexical match, grammar, content
correctness and completeness (for listening & reading), pronunciation
(speaking tasks), and spelling. pearsonpte.com
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Integrated
tasks matter: errors in one domain (e.g., spelling errors in listening tasks)
reduce both the task score and related communicative skill bands. pearsonpte.com
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Double
marking: some tasks in 2025 receive human review; still, optimize for
machine scoring (clarity & accuracy) first. pearsonpte.com
Common
79+ mistakes to avoid
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Trying obscure vocabulary and making grammar errors.
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Skipping quick proofreading on Write from Dictation or Summarize
tasks.
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Overfilling blanks with synonyms that don’t match collocation/grammar.
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Over-selecting in highlight tasks; false positives lose points.
2-Week
Intensive Study Plan (79+ target)
Daily time ~2–3 hours (intensive).
Adjust if you have less time.
Week
1 (Focus: foundation + timed practice)
Day 1: Reading formats review + 2 reading passages timed + error log (1.5h)
Day 2: Listening basics + note-taking drills (summarize 6 audios) (1.5h)
Day 3: Fill in the blanks + reorder paragraphs practice (1.5h)
Day 4: Write from Dictation drills (20 items) + Highlight Incorrect Words (1.5h)
Day 5: Summarize Spoken Text practice (6 audios) + model review (1.5h)
Day 6: Timed Reading section (full) + review mistakes (2h)
Day 7: Timed Listening section (full) + review (2h)
Week
2 (Focus: polishing + mock tests)
Day 8: Mixed timed practice (Reading + Listening half-section) (2h)
Day 9: Spelling & collocations bootcamp + practice dictations (1.5h)
Day 10: Full Listening section under exam conditions (2h)
Day 11: Full Reading section under exam conditions (2h)
Day 12: Focus on weak points (from error log) (2h)
Day 13: Full mock test (combined) + careful review (2.5–3h)
Day 14: Light practice + relaxation & test logistics check (1h)
Quick
test-day checklist
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Headphones comfort tested.
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Identification documents ready.
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No energy drinks that make you jittery.
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Eat a light meal beforehand.
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Bring water, relax, and breathe before the first section.
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