Unofficial practice. We wrote these questions to match the official PTE Academic task types and timings. They are not real exam questions, and points shown are practice feedback, not a PTE score. For an official estimate, use Pearson's scored practice tests.
Strategy
Pearson's own advice is to listen first and take notes, then read the options. Reading the long summaries while listening splits your attention. Wrong options usually contain a real word from the talk, but with the wrong meaning or a detail changed.
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Answers, explanations and transcripts
Finish the test first, then open each section to check your answers. Every answer has an explanation.
listening-summary
Transcript: Highlight correct summary
Good morning everyone. Today I want to talk about why bees matter so much to farming. Around a third of the food we eat depends on pollination, and bees do most of that work. But bee populations have fallen in many countries because of habitat loss, pesticides and disease. Some farmers now plant wildflowers along their fields and reduce spraying, and early results suggest these simple changes can help bee numbers recover.
Transcript: Multiple choice, single answer
Before you start your essay, spend two or three minutes planning. Decide on your opinion, write down two main reasons, and think of one example for each. Students who plan usually write clearer essays and finish on time, while those who start writing immediately often run out of ideas halfway through.
Answer key (2 answers)
| # | Question | Answer | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Which summary best matches the recording? | Bees pollinate much of our food, but their numbers have fallen; farmers are trying simple changes that may help them recover. | The speaker covers why bees matter, why numbers have fallen, and what farmers are doing. The other options get key facts wrong. |
| 2 | What does the speaker recommend? | Spending a few minutes planning before writing. | The speaker advises spending 'two or three minutes planning' first. |
Frequently asked questions
How is Highlight Correct Summary scored?
One point for the correct summary. There's no negative marking.
What's the best strategy?
Take short notes on the main idea while you listen, then remove options that add details or change the meaning.
Can I read the options first?
Yes. Use the few seconds before the audio to skim them.