PTE Academic · Advanced · Paper 1
Short skills practice
Code: EWS-PTE-ADVANCED-1 · 10 original classroom items
Try each task before checking the separate guide. Use a teacher or partner for the listening items; they must read the hidden script once. Work independently on speaking and writing.
මුලින් ඔබේ පිළිතුරු දෙන්න. සවන්දීමේ කොටස සඳහා ගුරුවරයෙකුගේ හෝ මිතුරෙකුගේ සහාය ගන්න.
This is a short practice paper, not a full mock or a score predictor. For a complete self-study audio test, use Pearson’s free Guided Practice Tests.
Name: ____________________ Date: ______________
- Read Aloud
Read: “Although digital archives improve access to historical material, their usefulness depends on careful description, reliable search tools and long-term maintenance. Institutions therefore need to invest in both technology and specialist staff.”
- Repeat Sentence
A teacher reads item 2 once. Repeat immediately.
- Describe Image
Table: Energy use in a college (MWh) — 2023: electricity 420, gas 300; 2024: electricity 390, gas 240; 2025: electricity 360, gas 210. Describe after 25 seconds of preparation, for up to 40 seconds.
- Retell Lecture
Listen to item 4 once. Plan 10 seconds; retell up to 40 seconds.
- Summarize Group Discussion
Listen to the three-person discussion in item 5 once. Plan 10 seconds; summarise up to 2 minutes.
- Respond to a Situation
Your supervisor asks for a report tomorrow. You are waiting for essential data from another department. Explain the problem and offer a practical plan. Plan 10 seconds; speak up to 40 seconds.
- Summarize Written Text
In one sentence of 5–75 words, in 10 minutes: “Coastal wetlands protect communities by absorbing floodwater and supporting wildlife. However, development has reduced their area in many regions. Restoring these habitats can improve resilience, but successful projects need long-term monitoring and cooperation between residents, scientists and local authorities.”
- Write Essay
Write 200–300 words in 20 minutes: Should employers provide paid time for staff to learn new skills? Discuss your view with reasons and examples.
- Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown)
Choose: Because the sample was small, the findings should be interpreted (cautiously / cautious). The authors recommend further research to (assess / assessment) whether the pattern is consistent.
- Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers — Reading
Text: “A review found that flexible schedules improved staff satisfaction in most departments. However, customer support teams needed shared contact hours, and the review did not measure long-term productivity.” Select A Satisfaction generally improved; B Every team could work entirely alone; C Long-term productivity remains unmeasured; D Flexible schedules always increase productivity.