50 PTE Reading – Fill in the Blanks (Long Passages)
(Options
+ Answers included)
SET
1
1.
Digital Transformation
The
rapid shift toward digital technologies has significantly (1) ______ how
companies operate. Many organizations now (2) ______ cloud-based tools to
improve efficiency, while others (3) ______ automation to reduce operational
costs.
Options:
1.
a. altered b. created c. distributed
2.
a. rely on b. run into c. break off
3.
a. implement b. avoid c. confuse
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
2.
Climate Change
Scientists
warn that rising temperatures could (1) ______ severe consequences for global
ecosystems. Without urgent action, climate change may (2) ______ unpredictable
weather patterns and (3) ______ food production.
Options:
1.
a. trigger b. deny c. conceal
2.
a. lead to b. hold up c. depend on
3.
a. disrupt b. recover c. construct
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
3.
Urban Planning
Modern
cities must (1) ______ sustainable transport systems to reduce congestion.
Governments also aim to (2) ______ carbon emissions by encouraging people to
(3) ______ public transport.
Options:
1.
a. develop b. demolish c. eliminate
2.
a. curb b. multiply c. engage
3.
a. use b. surrender c. postpone
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
4.
Artificial Intelligence
Although
AI can (1) ______ huge datasets within seconds, many experts argue that it
cannot fully (2) ______ human decision-making. Still, industries are eager to
(3) ______ AI tools to improve speed and accuracy.
Options:
1.
a. analyse b. withdraw c. conceal
2.
a. replace b. limit c. provoke
3.
a. adopt b. conclude c. restrict
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
5.
Space Exploration
Countries
continue to (1) ______ billions in space missions despite criticism about high
expenses. Supporters claim that space research can (2) ______ technological
progress and (3) ______ scientific knowledge.
Options:
1.
a. invest b. transport c. cancel
2.
a. accelerate b. weaken c. obstruct
3.
a. expand b. delete c. interrupt
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
SET
2
6.
Global Trade
International
trade agreements aim to (1) ______ tariffs and (2) ______ economic cooperation
between nations. However, political disputes may (3) ______ negotiations.
Options:
1.
a. reduce b. settle c. translate
2.
a. promote b. remove c. prevent
3.
a. hinder b. motivate c. resume
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
7.
Renewable Energy
Solar
power has the potential to (1) ______ dependence on fossil fuels. However, high
installation costs often (2) ______ consumers from adopting the technology,
despite its long-term benefits.
Options:
1.
a. decrease b. predict c. confuse
2.
a. discourage b. evolve c. appreciate
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
8.
Social Media
Social
media influencers often (1) ______ public opinion by sharing personal
experiences and product reviews. While many followers trust these
recommendations, others argue they can (2) ______ unrealistic expectations.
Options:
1.
a. shape b. ignore c. overlook
2.
a. create b. prevent c. block
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
9.
Online Education
Virtual
classrooms have (1) ______ new opportunities for remote learning. They (2)
______ students to access materials anytime, though lack of interaction may (3)
______ motivation.
Options:
1.
a. opened b. erased c. opposed
2.
a. allow b. require c. challenge
3.
a. reduce b. celebrate c. promote
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
10.
Marine Life
Pollution
and overfishing have (1) ______ marine ecosystems. Many species now (2) ______
the risk of extinction unless immediate conservation measures are taken.
Options:
1.
a. damaged b. generated c. expanded
2.
a. face b. adopt c. conclude
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
SET
3
11.
Biotechnology
Genetic
engineering allows scientists to (1) ______ new treatments for chronic
diseases. This technology could (2) ______ medical research and (3) ______
future healthcare systems.
Options:
1.
a. develop b. replace c. narrate
2.
a. revolutionise b. accompany c. decrease
3.
a. transform b. cancel c. deny
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
12.
Tourism Industry
While
tourism can (1) ______ economic growth, it can also (2) ______ environmental
damage if not properly managed. Many countries now (3) ______ eco-friendly
travel practices.
Options:
1.
a. boost b. weaken c. prohibit
2.
a. cause b. erase c. adjust
3.
a. promote b. prevent c. reject
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
13.
Economics
Inflation
occurs when prices (1) ______ over time. If wages do not (2) ______ inflation,
consumers (3) ______ purchasing power.
Options:
1.
a. rise b. remain c. disappear
2.
a. match b. confuse c. decline
3.
a. lose b. borrow c. store
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
14.
Cultural Studies
Globalization
has (1) ______ cultural diversity by encouraging the exchange of ideas.
However, some argue that it may (2) ______ local traditions and (3) ______
indigenous languages.
Options:
1.
a. enriched b. damaged c. reduced
2.
a. threaten b. analyse c. support
3.
a. endanger b. illustrate c. eliminate
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
15.
Psychology
Researchers
claim that early childhood experiences (1) ______ cognitive development.
Positive environments can (2) ______ emotional resilience and (3) ______ social
skills.
Options:
1.
a. influence b. erase c. prevent
2.
a. enhance b. connect c. dismiss
3.
a. strengthen b. delete c. imitate
Answers: 1-a, 2-a, 3-a
SET
4
16.
Food Security
Droughts
and floods can (1) ______ agricultural production, leading to food shortages.
To avoid crises, nations must (2) ______ sustainable farming practices.
Options:
1.
a. disrupt b. resume c. classify
2.
a. adopt b. dissolve c. frame
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
17.
Technology in Business
Automation
can (1) ______ routine tasks, allowing employees to (2) ______ complex
responsibilities. However, overreliance may (3) ______ job opportunities.
Options:
1.
a. handle b. hide c. scatter
2.
a. focus on b. interfere with c. shut down
3.
a. reduce b. empower c. locate
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
18.
Education System
Modern
education aims to (1) ______ critical thinking skills. Teachers now (2) ______
interactive methods to keep students engaged.
Options:
1.
a. develop b. weaken c. disturb
2.
a. use b. erase c. organise
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
19.
Environmental Protection
Governments
worldwide are trying to (1) ______ deforestation by enforcing strict laws. They
also (2) ______ reforestation campaigns to restore damaged habitats.
Options:
1.
a. reduce b. create c. maintain
2.
a. support b. confuse c. scatter
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
20.
Ocean Conservation
Rising
ocean temperatures (1) ______ coral reefs, causing them to lose colour and
biodiversity. Conservationists urge nations to (2) ______ immediate action.
Options:
1.
a. threaten b. prepare c. supply
2.
a. take b. remove c. withdraw
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
SET
5
21.
Artificial Intelligence Ethics
As
AI grows more advanced, experts emphasize the need to (1) ______ ethical
guidelines. Without clear rules, automated systems may (2) ______ bias.
Options:
1.
a. establish b. expose c. restrict
2.
a. reinforce b. collapse c. ignore
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
22.
Public Health
Vaccinations
help (1) ______ infectious diseases. Still, misinformation can (2) ______
public confidence and (3) ______ immunization rates.
Options:
1.
a. control b. spread c. imitate
2.
a. undermine b. celebrate c. recommend
3.
a. lower b. deepen c. restore
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
23.
Internet Culture
The
internet has (1) ______ entertainment by offering instant access to movies,
games, and music. However, constant screen time may (2) ______ mental
well-being.
Options:
1.
a. transformed b. reduced c. restricted
2.
a. affect b. inspire c. organise
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
24.
Corporate Strategy
Companies
often (1) ______ long-term strategies to remain competitive. By analysing
customer behaviour, firms can (2) ______ better marketing plans.
Options:
1.
a. develop b. delete c. overlook
2.
a. design b. suppress c. confuse
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
25.
Scientific Research
Researchers
must often (1) ______ hypotheses through repeated experiments. They also (2)
______ peer reviews to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Options:
1.
a. test b. abandon c. propose
2.
a. undergo b. escape c. resign
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
SET
6
26.
Global Migration
Many
people migrate to (1) ______ better economic opportunities. However, migrants
often (2) ______ cultural barriers and (3) ______ employment challenges.
Options:
1.
a. seek b. ignore c. mistake
2.
a. face b. support c. admire
3.
a. encounter b. predict c. dominate
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
27.
Climate Policy
Nations
are under pressure to (1) ______ renewable energy solutions. Failure to act may
(2) ______ climate conditions and (3) ______ global food security.
Options:
1.
a. implement b. erase c. classify
2.
a. worsen b. delight c. compare
3.
a. threaten b. expand c. settle
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
28.
Entrepreneurship
Successful
entrepreneurs often (1) ______ risks and (2) ______ innovative ideas to stay
ahead in competitive markets.
Options:
1.
a. take b. reverse c. explain
2.
a. generate b. dismiss c. restrict
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
29.
Telecommunications
5G
technology aims to (1) ______ internet speed and (2) ______ connectivity across
the world. Yet concerns about infrastructure costs continue to (3) ______
adoption.
Options:
1.
a. increase b. deny c. remove
2.
a. enhance b. reset c. isolate
3.
a. slow b. empower c. copy
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
30.
Historical Research
Archaeologists
use ancient artefacts to (1) ______ past human lifestyles. These findings often
(2) ______ new theories and (3) ______ old assumptions.
Options:
1.
a. understand b. distort c. ignore
2.
a. support b. conceal c. confuse
3.
a. challenge b. decline c. restrict
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
SET
7
31.
Consumer Behaviour
Marketing
specialists (1) ______ purchasing trends to understand what influences
customers. Their analysis helps companies (2) ______ successful advertising
strategies.
Options:
1.
a. study b. interrupt c. resist
2.
a. create b. destroy c. abandon
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
32.
Global Health
Poor
sanitation can (1) ______ the spread of diseases, especially in developing
countries. To tackle this issue, governments must (2) ______ hygiene education
programs.
Options:
1.
a. accelerate b. weaken c. prevent
2.
a. launch b. erase c. reduce
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
33.
Media Studies
News
organizations must (1) ______ reliable information to maintain public trust.
Sensational headlines may (2) ______ credibility.
Options:
1.
a. provide b. block c. hide
2.
a. damage b. attract c. empower
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
34.
Information Security
Cyberattacks
continue to (1) ______ global businesses. Many companies are forced to (2)
______ cybersecurity systems to prevent data breaches.
Options:
1.
a. threaten b. install c. calm
2.
a. upgrade b. isolate c. reject
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
35.
Agricultural Innovation
Modern
farmers use drones to (1) ______ crop health and (2) ______ water usage. These
technologies can (3) ______ farm productivity.
Options:
1.
a. monitor b. harm c. neglect
2.
a. optimise b. scatter c. multiply
3.
a. increase b. collapse c. erase
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
SET
8
36.
Social Psychology
Group
behaviour can significantly (1) ______ individual decisions. Peer influence may
(2) ______ personal judgement and (3) ______ behavioural patterns.
Options:
1.
a. affect b. confuse c. prevent
2.
a. alter b. defend c. limit
3.
a. shape b. hide c. block
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
37.
Innovation
Companies
must constantly (1) ______ new ideas to remain successful. Innovation can (2)
______ product quality and (3) ______ customer satisfaction.
Options:
1.
a. generate b. remove c. copy
2.
a. improve b. shock c. prevent
3.
a. boost b. restrict c. oppose
Answers: 1-a,
2-a, 3-a
38.
Transportation
Traffic
congestion in urban areas can (1) ______ travel time and (2) ______ fuel
consumption. Governments encourage people to (3) ______ public transport.
Options:
1.
a. increase b. control c. shorten
2.
a. raise b. drop c. hide
3.
a. use b. interrupt c. predict
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
39.
Social Issues
Income
inequality continues to (1) ______ many societies. Lack of education and
limited employment opportunities (2) ______ the problem.
Options:
1.
a. affect b. erase c. substitute
2.
a. worsen b. lift c. assist
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
40.
Ocean Pollution
Plastic
waste continues to (1) ______ sea creatures. Many animals accidentally (2)
______ plastic, which can (3) ______ fatal consequences.
Options:
1.
a. endanger b. support c. inspire
2.
a. ingest b. rescue c. deliver
3.
a. cause b. deny c. classify
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
SET
9
41.
Global Politics
International
organisations aim to (1) ______ peace and (2) ______ cooperation between
countries. However, political conflicts often (3) ______ progress.
Options:
1.
a. promote b. hide c. oppose
2.
a. strengthen b. disturb c. ignore
3.
a. hinder b. motivate c. reverse
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
42.
Public Transport
Efficient
public transport systems (1) ______ economic development and (2) ______ urban
mobility. Poor infrastructure can (3) ______ delays.
Options:
1.
a. support b. remove c. reduce
2.
a. improve b. block c. hide
3.
a. cause b. decline c. arrange
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
43.
Food Technology
Food
scientists are trying to (1) ______ healthier processed foods by reducing
artificial ingredients. They also (2) ______ natural flavours to maintain
taste.
Options:
1.
a. produce b. resist c. describe
2.
a. use b. neglect c. interrupt
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
44.
Sociology
Urbanisation
can (1) ______ lifestyles by influencing cultural practices and social
interactions. Rapid population growth may (2) ______ infrastructure.
Options:
1.
a. transform b. damage c. disguise
2.
a. strain b. collect c. amuse
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
45.
Space Science
Astronomers use telescopes to (1)
______ distant galaxies and (2) ______ the mysteries of the universe.
Options:
1.
a. observe b. collapse c. separate
2.
a. explore b. trade c. occupy
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
SET
10
46.
Business Leadership
Strong leadership can (1) ______
employee morale and (2) ______ organisational performance.
Options:
1.
a. boost b. erase c. reject
2.
a. enhance b. resist c. oppose
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
47.
Cultural Heritage
Historical monuments (1) ______
national identity. Preserving them can (2) ______ future generations about past
events.
Options:
1.
a. represent b. distract c. conceal
2.
a. educate b. confuse c. decrease
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
48.
Human Physiology
Exercise helps (1) ______
cardiovascular health and (2) ______ overall strength. Lack of physical
activity may (3) ______ chronic diseases.
Options:
1.
a. improve b. erase c. question
2.
a. build b. postpone c. reject
3.
a. cause b. decorate c. select
Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-a
49.
Digital Communication
Instant
messaging apps (1) ______ communication by allowing users to respond quickly.
However, overuse may (2) ______ real-life social interaction.
Options:
1.
a. simplify b. challenge c. limit
2.
a. reduce b. collect c. inspire
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
50.
Environmental Awareness
Educational
campaigns aim to (1) ______ awareness about environmental issues. These
programs try to (2) ______ people to adopt sustainable habits.
Options:
1.
a. raise b. dismiss c. exchange
2.
a. encourage b. discount c. exclude
Answers:
1-a, 2-a
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