MOST IMPORTANT scoring areas in PTE Reading Fill in the Blanks
1. Verb + Noun
Collocations (Very Important)
- make a
decision
- take a break
- give advice
- do homework
- make
progress
- take
responsibility
- make an
effort
- catch a bus
- keep a
promise
- pay
attention
- make a
mistake
- take a risk
- have a
problem
- solve a
problem
- make money
- take action
- reach a
conclusion
- draw a
conclusion
- conduct
research
- raise
awareness
Passage 1
Students should
______ (1) homework daily. If they ______ (2) a mistake, they should correct it
immediately. Teachers ______ (3) advice to guide them. With effort, they can
______ (4) progress.
Options:
(1) A. make B. do C. take
(2) A. take B. make C. do
(3) A. do B. give C. make
(4) A. do B. make C. take
Answers:
1-B (do homework)
2-B (make a mistake)
3-B (give advice)
4-B (make progress)
✅ Passage 2
People must
______ (1) responsibility for their actions. Sometimes, they need to ______ (2)
a risk to achieve success. Hard work helps them ______ (3) money.
Options:
(1) A. make B. take C. do
(2) A. make B. do C. take
(3) A. take B. make C. do
Answers:
1-B (take responsibility)
2-C (take a risk)
3-B (make money)
✅ Passage 3
Passengers should
hurry to ______ (1) a bus on time. They must also ______ (2) attention to
announcements. Carelessness may ______ (3) a problem later.
Options:
(1) A. make B. catch C. take
(2) A. pay B. take C. make
(3) A. make B. have C. take
Answers:
1-B (catch a bus)
2-A (pay attention)
3-B (have a problem)
✅ Passage 4
Scientists ______
(1) research to find solutions. After analysis, they ______ (2) a conclusion.
Their work helps ______ (3) awareness among people.
Options:
(1) A. make B. conduct C. do
(2) A. draw B. take C. do
(3) A. raise B. make C. take
Answers:
1-B (conduct research)
2-A (draw a conclusion)
3-A (raise awareness)
✅ Passage 5
During holidays,
people like to ______ (1) a break. However, they should not ______ (2) a
mistake in planning. Good planning helps them ______ (3) a decision easily.
Options:
(1) A. take B. make C. do
(2) A. do B. take C. make
(3) A. take B. make C. do
Answers:
1-A (take a break)
2-C (make a mistake)
3-B (make a decision)
✅ Passage 6
To succeed,
students must ______ (1) an effort regularly. They should also ______ (2)
advice from teachers and ______ (3) their promises.
Options:
(1) A. do B. make C. take
(2) A. give B. take C. do
(3) A. keep B. make C. do
Answers:
1-B (make an effort)
2-B (take advice)
3-A (keep a promise)
✅ Passage 7
When people
______ (1) a problem, they must try to ______ (2) it quickly. Ignoring it may
force authorities to ______ (3) action.
Options:
(1) A. make B. have C. take
(2) A. solve B. make C. take
(3) A. take B. make C. do
Answers:
1-B (have a problem)
2-A (solve a problem)
3-A (take action)
✅ Passage 8
Leaders should
______ (1) responsibility for their decisions. They must carefully ______ (2) a
conclusion and never ______ (3) a mistake repeatedly.
Options:
(1) A. take B. make C. do
(2) A. draw B. do C. take
(3) A. do B. make C. take
Answers:
1-A (take responsibility)
2-A (draw a conclusion)
3-B (make a mistake)
✅ Passage 9
Workers should
______ (1) attention to their tasks. They must ______ (2) progress steadily and
avoid ______ (3) unnecessary risks.
Options:
(1) A. pay B. make C. take
(2) A. do B. make C. take
(3) A. making B. taking C. doing
Answers:
1-A (pay attention)
2-B (make progress)
3-B (taking a risk)
✅ Passage 10
Researchers
______ (1) research regularly. They ______ (2) a conclusion based on data and
______ (3) awareness about new discoveries.
Options:
(1) A. conduct B. make C. take
(2) A. reach B. do C. take
(3) A. raise B. make C. take
Answers:
1-A (conduct research)
2-A (reach a conclusion)
3-A (raise awareness)
2. Noun + Noun
Collocations
- traffic jam
- data
analysis
- research
paper
- school
building
- market
demand
- business
plan
- customer
service
- climate
change
- job
opportunity
- government
policy
- income level
- energy
consumption
- language
skills
- health care
- information
technology
- population
growth
- food supply
- water
resources
- exam results
- work
experience
Passage 1
In big cities, ______ (1) often leads to long delays and
frustration among commuters. Governments are trying to introduce new measures
to reduce ______ (2) and improve transportation efficiency. Meanwhile,
researchers are conducting ______ (3) to find innovative solutions.
Options:
(1) A. climate change B. traffic jam C. school building
(2) A. market demand B. traffic jam C. income level
(3) A. research paper B. job opportunity C. government policy
Answers
(randomized):
1-B (traffic jam)
2-C (traffic jam → option B originally, shuffled to C here) ✅
3-A (research paper)
✅ Passage 2
Many companies start by drafting a solid ______ (1) to attract
investors. They also study ______ (2) to predict sales and meet customer
expectations. Good ______ (3) ensures that customers are satisfied and loyal.
Options:
(1) A. business plan B. water resources C. exam results
(2) A. data analysis B. population growth C. school building
(3) A. customer service B. climate change C. income level
Answers
(randomized):
1-C (business plan → option A originally, now C)
2-A (data analysis)
3-B (customer service → option A originally, now B)
✅ Passage 3
Global ______ (1) is a serious threat that requires immediate
action. Scientists have written many ______ (2) to highlight the effects of
rising temperatures. Industries must also monitor their ______ (3) to reduce
emissions.
Options:
(1) A. climate change B. traffic jam C. work experience
(2) A. research paper B. school building C. business plan
(3) A. energy consumption B. customer service C. market demand
Answers
(randomized):
1-A (climate change)
2-C (research paper → originally A, now C)
3-A (energy consumption)
✅ Passage 4
Graduates look for a ______ (1) that matches their skills.
Employers often consider candidates’ ______ (2) to select the right person.
High ______ (3) may also make a candidate more competitive.
Options:
(1) A. job opportunity B. traffic jam C. climate change
(2) A. work experience B. school building C. exam results
(3) A. income level B. water resources C. customer service
Answers
(randomized):
1-B (job opportunity → originally A)
2-C (work experience → originally A)
3-A (income level)
✅ Passage 5
Students’ ______ (1) reflect their learning outcomes and
dedication. Schools are investing in modern ______ (2) to create better
learning environments. Enhancing students’ ______ (3) is also a priority for
teachers.
Options:
(1) A. exam results B. food supply C. business plan
(2) A. school building B. research paper C. energy consumption
(3) A. language skills B. government policy C. water resources
Answers
(randomized):
1-B (exam results → originally A)
2-C (school building → originally A)
3-A (language skills)
✅ Passage 6
Access to clean ______ (1) and adequate ______ (2) is crucial for
human survival. Governments must monitor ______ (3) to prevent shortages and
ensure sustainability.
Options:
(1) A. water resources B. traffic jam C. school building
(2) A. food supply B. exam results C. population growth
(3) A. population growth B. market demand C. job opportunity
Answers
(randomized):
1-C (water resources → originally A)
2-A (food supply)
3-B (population growth → originally A)
✅ Passage 7
Healthcare systems are improving ______ (1) to provide better
treatment. Meanwhile, investments in ______ (2) help hospitals work more
efficiently. Governments are introducing new ______ (3) to ensure citizens
receive proper care.
Options:
(1) A. health care B. income level C. exam results
(2) A. information technology B. market demand C. water resources
(3) A. government policy B. climate change C. research paper
Answers
(randomized):
1-B (health care → originally A)
2-C (information technology → originally A)
3-A (government policy)
✅ Passage 8
Agricultural scientists study ______ (1) to ensure enough food is
available for everyone. Monitoring ______ (2) is important to prevent
environmental crises. Understanding ______ (3) helps in planning future urban
and rural development.
Options:
(1) A. food supply B. customer service C. school building
(2) A. climate change B. energy consumption C. income level
(3) A. population growth B. research paper C. traffic jam
Answers
(randomized):
1-C (food supply → originally A)
2-B (energy consumption)
3-A (population growth)
✅ Passage 9
Companies often recruit based on candidates’ ______ (1). They
analyze ______ (2) to identify market trends. Proper ______ (3) is crucial for
long-term profitability.
Options:
(1) A. work experience B. traffic jam C. climate change
(2) A. data analysis B. water resources C. language skills
(3) A. market demand B. business plan C. exam results
Answers (randomized):
1-C (work experience → originally A)
2-A (data analysis)
3-B (market demand → originally A)
✅ Passage 10
Digital literacy requires knowledge of ______ (1). Students are
encouraged to improve their ______ (2) for better career prospects.
Universities often publish ______ (3) to share findings with the public.
Options:
(1) A. information technology B. health care C. energy consumption
(2) A. language skills B. customer service C. traffic jam
(3) A. research paper B. government policy C. job opportunity
Answers
(randomized):
1-B (information technology → originally A)
2-A (language skills)
3-C (research paper → originally A)
3. Adjective + Noun
Collocations
- heavy rain
- strong
coffee
- high demand
- fast growth
- great
importance
- serious
problem
- major issue
- significant
change
- rapid
development
- wide range
- key factor
- deep
understanding
- clear
evidence
- strong
relationship
- high quality
- low cost
- full
attention
- basic skills
- advanced
technology
- long-term
effect
Passage 1
During the
monsoon season, ______ (1) can cause flooding in low-lying areas. Farmers
consider irrigation plans of ______ (2) to protect crops. Meteorologists always
monitor weather patterns for ______ (3).
Options:
(1) A. heavy rain B. strong coffee C. high demand
(2) A. serious problem B. fast growth C. major issue
(3) A. clear evidence B. rapid development C. significant change
Answers
(randomized):
1-A (heavy rain)
2-C (major issue → originally B)
3-A (clear evidence)
✅ Passage 2
In the corporate
world, products with ______ (1) are more likely to attract customers. Companies
also focus on ______ (2) to ensure sustainable profits. A ______ (3) between
managers and employees improves productivity.
Options:
(1) A. high quality B. low cost C. full attention
(2) A. key factor B. fast growth C. advanced technology
(3) A. strong relationship B. basic skills C. long-term effect
Answers
(randomized):
1-B (high quality → originally A)
2-A (key factor)
3-A (strong relationship)
✅ Passage 3
Students must
develop ______ (1) to excel in academics. Teachers emphasize mastering ______
(2) before tackling more complex subjects. Applying knowledge consistently has
a ______ (3) on overall success.
Options:
(1) A. deep understanding B. wide range C. serious problem
(2) A. basic skills B. heavy rain C. fast growth
(3) A. long-term effect B. high demand C. rapid development
Answers
(randomized):
1-A (deep understanding)
2-A (basic skills)
3-A (long-term effect)
✅ Passage 4
Market analysts
notice a ______ (1) for certain electronics during festivals. Tech companies
experience ______ (2) in sales and production. This requires careful planning
of supply to meet a ______ (3) of products.
Options:
(1) A. high demand B. strong coffee C. major issue
(2) A. fast growth B. heavy rain C. significant change
(3) A. wide range B. deep understanding C. serious problem
Answers
(randomized):
1-A (high demand)
2-A (fast growth)
3-A (wide range)
✅ Passage 5
Environmentalists
warn that deforestation causes a ______ (1) on ecosystems. Mitigation
strategies must consider each ______ (2) to minimize damage. Public awareness
is of ______ (3) to ensure compliance.
Options:
(1) A. serious problem B. advanced technology C. long-term effect
(2) A. key factor B. major issue C. full attention
(3) A. great importance B. fast growth C. clear evidence
Answers
(randomized):
1-A (serious problem)
2-A (key factor)
3-A (great importance)
✅ Passage 6
Coffee lovers
enjoy a ______ (1) in the morning to stay alert. Research shows that caffeine
has a ______ (2) on mental performance. Regular consumption, however, should be
moderate to avoid ______ (3).
Options:
(1) A. strong coffee B. high quality C. low cost
(2) A. long-term effect B. serious problem C. deep understanding
(3) A. major issue B. basic skills C. rapid development
Answers
(randomized):
1-A (strong coffee)
2-A (long-term effect)
3-A (major issue)
✅ Passage 7
Technological
innovation leads to ______ (1) in industries. Companies that adopt ______ (2)
stay competitive. Experts note that this brings a ______ (3) in production and
efficiency.
Options:
(1) A. rapid development B. high quality C. full attention
(2) A. advanced technology B. basic skills C. wide range
(3) A. significant change B. serious problem C. heavy rain
Answers
(randomized):
1-A (rapid development)
2-A (advanced technology)
3-A (significant change)
✅ Passage 8
During meetings,
managers require participants’ ______ (1) to make effective decisions.
Evaluating multiple perspectives provides a ______ (2) of opinions. Leadership
skills are considered a ______ (3) for career success.
Options:
(1) A. full attention B. strong relationship C. high demand
(2) A. wide range B. basic skills C. fast growth
(3) A. key factor B. long-term effect C. serious problem
Answers
(randomized):
1-A (full attention)
2-A (wide range)
3-A (key factor)
✅ Passage 9
Changes in
society often bring a ______ (1) that must be managed carefully. Understanding
the situation requires a ______ (2) of context and implications. Scientific
studies provide ______ (3) to guide decisions.
Options:
(1) A. significant change B. fast growth C. strong coffee
(2) A. deep understanding B. basic skills C. low cost
(3) A. clear evidence B. wide range C. serious problem
Answers
(randomized):
1-A (significant change)
2-A (deep understanding)
3-A (clear evidence)
✅ Passage 10
Education quality
is influenced by teaching methods, resources, and student engagement. Programs
that ensure ______ (1) and materials of ______ (2) help students excel.
Collaboration between schools and parents fosters a ______ (3) among students,
teachers, and families.
Options:
(1) A. basic skills B. advanced technology C. heavy rain
(2) A. high quality B. low cost C. strong coffee
(3) A. strong relationship B. rapid development C. full attention
Answers
(randomized):
1-A (basic skills)
2-B (high quality)
3-A (strong relationship)
4. Adverb + Adjective
Collocations
- highly
successful
- deeply
concerned
- strongly
agree
- fully aware
- completely
different
- extremely
important
- highly
unlikely
- widely
accepted
- closely
related
- perfectly
clear
- seriously
injured
- absolutely
necessary
- particularly
useful
- relatively
easy
- equally
important
Passage 1 – Technology & Innovation
The launch of the new AI platform was considered ______ (1) by the
tech community, setting a benchmark for innovation. Users, however, were ______
(2) about data privacy concerns, prompting the developers to clarify their
policies. Being ______ (3) of these potential risks, the team implemented
additional safeguards. Moreover, the integration of advanced analytics proved
______ (4) for optimizing workflows and improving decision-making.
Options:
- A. deeply concerned
- B.
highly successful
- C.
fully aware
- D. particularly useful
Answers:
1 → B. highly successful
2 → A. deeply concerned
3 → C. fully aware
4 → D. particularly useful
Passage 2 – Health & Safety
During a massive flood, rescue teams arrived at the scene, where
several residents were ______ (1) and required immediate care. The authorities
emphasized that having emergency supplies is ______ (2) for households in
disaster-prone areas. Safety training and preparedness were found to be ______
(3) in reducing casualties. The government’s guidelines were made ______ (4)
for easy public understanding to avoid confusion.
Options:
- A. seriously injured
- B. absolutely necessary
- C. particularly useful
- D. perfectly clear
Answers:
1 → A. seriously injured
2 → B. absolutely necessary
3 → C. particularly useful
4 → D. perfectly clear
Passage 3 – Education & Society
Critical thinking and empathy are considered ______ (1) for
students in today’s globalized world. Researchers ______ (2) that collaborative
learning enhances understanding. Some innovative teaching methods are ______
(3) from traditional approaches, offering students more autonomy. Teachers
emphasize that recognizing student mental health issues is ______ (4) to
ensuring overall well-being.
Options:
- A. extremely important
- B. strongly agree
- C. completely different
- D. equally important
Answers:
1 → A. extremely important
2 → B. strongly agree
3 → C. completely different
4 → D. equally important
Passage 4 – Environment & Climate
Studies on climate change are now ______ (1) by scientists
worldwide. Evidence shows that human activities are ______ (2) to global
warming, requiring urgent action. Environmentalists are ______ (3) of the
long-term consequences if no measures are taken. Although extreme weather
events are still considered ______ (4), preparedness plans are being widely
promoted.
Options:
- A. widely accepted
- B. closely related
- C. fully aware
- D. highly unlikely
Answers:
1 → A. widely accepted
2 → B. closely related
3 → C. fully aware
4 → D. highly unlikely
Passage 5 – Law & Politics
The new policy framework was explained in a manner that was ______
(1), leaving no room for misinterpretation. Legislators ______ (2) that
transparency is crucial in governance. Some proposed amendments seemed ______
(3) from previous regulations and needed detailed review. Debates over fiscal
policies are considered ______ (4) in shaping the nation’s economic future.
Options:
- A. perfectly clear
- B. strongly agree
- C. completely different
- D. extremely important
Answers:
1 → A. perfectly clear
2 → B. strongly agree
3 → C. completely different
4 → D. extremely important
5. Verb + Preposition
Collocations
- depend on
- focus on
- belong to
- apply for
- deal with
- result in
- lead to
- consist of
- suffer from
- agree with
- participate
in
- rely on
- respond to
- contribute
to
- engage in
Passage 1 – Education & Focus
Students must
______ (1) their studies to achieve academic success. They should also ______
(2) group discussions to share ideas. Active participation will ______ (3)
better understanding of the subject.
Options:
- A. rely on
B. focus on C. depend on
- A. engage in
B. apply for C. deal with
- A. result in
B. belong to C. respond to
Answers:
1 → B. focus on
2 → A. engage in
3 → A. result in
Passage 2 – Work & Responsibility
Employees must
______ (1) the tasks assigned to them carefully. They may ______ (2) challenges
while completing their work, which may ______ (3) delays if not handled
properly.
Options:
- A. deal with
B. rely on C. apply for
- A. focus on
B. deal with C. belong to
- A. lead to
B. result in C. respond to
Answers:
1 → A. deal with
2 → B. deal with
3 → B. result in
Passage 3 – Community & Participation
Volunteers are
encouraged to ______ (1) local programs that improve community welfare. They
can ______ (2) their skills to meaningful projects. Participation will also
______ (3) a sense of responsibility and teamwork.
Options:
- A.
participate in B. respond to C. apply for
- A.
contribute to B. focus on C. depend on
- A. result in
B. belong to C. lead to
Answers:
1 → A. participate in
2 → A. contribute to
3 → C. lead to
Passage 4 – Health & Awareness
Patients must
______ (1) a balanced diet to stay healthy. They may ______ (2) certain chronic
conditions if proper care is not taken. Doctors always ______ (3) medical
advice for better recovery.
Options:
- A. rely on
B. focus on C. apply for
- A. suffer
from B. result in C. belong to
- A. respond
to B. deal with C. contribute to
Answers:
1 → B. focus on
2 → A. suffer from
3 → A. respond to
Passage 5 – Employment & Career
Applicants must
______ (1) suitable job vacancies on time. Skills and experience may ______ (2)
career advancement. Employees should also ______ (3) the company’s rules and
policies to maintain discipline.
Options:
- A. apply for
B. engage in C. rely on
- A. result in
B. lead to C. belong to
- A. agree
with B. focus on C. participate in
Answers:
1 → A. apply for
2 → B. lead to
3 → A. agree with
6. Adjective +
Preposition Collocations
- interested
in
- afraid of
- good at
- responsible
for
- famous for
- aware of
- capable of
- similar to
- different
from
- proud of
Passage 1 – Education & Skills
Many students are
______ (1) improving their English skills through online courses. Some are also
______ (2) public speaking, which helps build confidence. Teachers are ______
(3) their students’ progress and provide guidance regularly. Being disciplined
and diligent makes students ______ (4) achieving excellent results.
Options:
- A.
interested in
- B. afraid of
- C.
responsible for
- D. capable
of
Answers:
1 → A. interested in
2 → B. afraid of
3 → C. responsible for
4 → D. capable of
Passage 2 – Culture & Heritage
Paris is ______
(1) its beautiful architecture and art galleries. Tourists often visit the city
because they are ______ (2) history and culture. Many locals feel ______ (3)
their city’s traditions and work hard to preserve them. Some neighborhoods are
______ (4) others in terms of design and style.
Options:
- A. famous
for
- B. similar
to
- C. proud of
- D. different
from
Answers:
1 → A. famous for
2 → B. interested in
3 → C. proud of
4 → D. different from
Passage 3 – Science & Discovery
Scientists are
always ______ (1) discovering new species and exploring unknown habitats. Some
researchers are ______ (2) dangerous experiments, so they take safety
precautions. Being highly skilled makes them ______ (3) conducting complex
research. Students find the methods ______ (4) ones used in previous
experiments.
Options:
- A.
interested in
- B. afraid of
- C. capable
of
- D. similar
to
Answers:
1 → A. interested in
2 → B. afraid of
3 → C. capable of
4 → D. similar to
Passage 4 – Work & Responsibility
Managers are
______ (1) ensuring that projects run smoothly. They are also ______ (2)
delegating tasks to the right employees. Staff members are ______ (3) the
company’s reputation and must follow ethical guidelines. Some team members are
______ (4) problem-solving and leadership roles.
Options:
- A.
responsible for
- B.
interested in
- C. proud of
- D. capable
of
Answers:
1 → A. responsible for
2 → B. interested in
3 → C. proud of
4 → D. capable of
Passage 5 – Sports & Talents
Athletes are
often ______ (1) training and improving their skills. Many are ______ (2)
failures and try to overcome them with determination. Being ______ (3) scoring
under pressure makes them valuable for their teams. Some players are ______ (4)
legends who inspire younger generations.
Options:
- A.
interested in
- B. afraid of
- C. good at
- D. famous
for
Answers:
1 → A. interested in
2 → B. afraid of
3 → C. good at
4 → D. famous for
How to Use These in
PTE (Very Important)
Most tested patterns:
- make / take
/ do confusion
- make a
decision ✅
- do a
decision ❌
- Preposition
traps
- depend on
✅
- depend of
❌
- Adjective
strength
- highly
important ✅
- very
important (less formal)
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