Free PTE Mock Test 2 (Full Test, All 22 Task Types)

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.

This is a full-length practice test with every PTE Academic task type, in the official order. You can take it in one sitting (about 2 hours) or press Pause whenever you need to.

Before you start

Do

Use a headset with a microphone, in a quiet room.
Keep the microphone near your chin, not in front of your mouth.
Start speaking as soon as recording starts, and keep going after small mistakes.
Take notes while you listen, as you can on test day.
Check word counts and use one spelling style (Australian or American).

Don't

Don't pause for 3 seconds. The real test closes the microphone.
Don't go back to fix a word when speaking. It costs fluency.
Don't guess wildly where wrong answers lose points (multiple answers, Highlight Incorrect Words).
Don't replay the audio. In the real test you hear it once.
Don't use a memorised template that ignores the question.

How the buttons work

▶ Start test starts the clock (135 minutes) and shows the first question. Questions come one at a time, as in the real test.
Answer, then press Next ▶. Like the real PTE, you can't go back to an earlier question.
Speaking questions start on their own: listen (if there's audio), then a short "get ready" countdown, then recording. Speak until the timer ends, or press ■ Finish answer if you've finished early.
Writing tasks show their own countdown (for example, 20 minutes for the essay) and move on when it runs out.
❚❚ Pause stops the clock if you're interrupted (the real test can't be paused). End test finishes early and shows your results.

How it's marked

Multiple-choice, fill-in and listening questions are marked instantly with the real test's rules. See exactly how we mark.
For speaking, you get feedback on your fluency: start time, pauses and speaking time, analysed on your device.
Essays and summaries get an estimated score for each of Pearson's writing traits, with spelling and grammar highlighted. How PTE writing is scored.
At the end you'll see a results report by task type, with what to practise next.

Check my words (optional): also show what I said, a content score for Read Aloud and Repeat Sentence, key points covered, speaking speed and filler words.

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How this test is marked

Task	How the real PTE marks it	How we mark it here
Read Aloud	Content (every word, no extras), pronunciation, oral fluency	Pause and timing feedback on your device; with "Check my words", a content % and missed words
Repeat Sentence	Content (correct word sequences), pronunciation, oral fluency	Pause and timing feedback; with "Check my words", a content % against the sentence
Describe Image, Retell Lecture	Content (main points, details, conclusion), pronunciation, oral fluency; human review of content	Fluency feedback; with "Check my words", key points covered; sample answer and checklist
Answer Short Question	Correct or incorrect	Fluency feedback; with "Check my words", whether the answer word was heard
Summarize Group Discussion, Respond to a Situation	Content, pronunciation, oral fluency; human review of content	Fluency feedback; key points with "Check my words"; sample answer and checklist
Summarize Written Text	Content, form (one sentence, 5–75 words), grammar, vocabulary; zero if form or topic is wrong	An estimated score for each trait, with spelling and grammar highlighted, plus a sample answer
Write Essay	Content, development and structure, form (200–300 words), linguistic range, grammar, vocabulary, spelling	An estimated score for each trait, with spelling and grammar highlighted, plus a sample answer
Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks; Reading: Fill in the Blanks	One point per correct blank (partial credit)	The same: one point per correct blank
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers (reading and listening)	+1 for each correct option, −1 for each wrong option, minimum 0	The same rule
Reorder Paragraph	Partial credit for correct adjacent pairs	One point per correct adjacent pair
Multiple Choice, Single Answer; Highlight Correct Summary; Select Missing Word	Correct or incorrect	The same
Summarize Spoken Text	Content, form (50–70 words), grammar, vocabulary, spelling	An estimated score for each trait, with spelling and grammar highlighted, plus a sample answer
Listening: Fill in the Blanks	One point per correctly spelled word	The same: spelling must be exact
Highlight Incorrect Words	+1 per correct word, −1 per wrong click	The same rule
Write from Dictation	One point per correct word	One point per correct word (order not checked)

Official marking from Pearson's PTE Academic test format pages. The real test also combines task scores into communicative skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) on a 10–90 scale. We show points, not a PTE score, because we can't reproduce Pearson's scoring engine.

After the test

Review every wrong answer. Each one has an explanation.
Read your speaking feedback and focus on fluency first: start quickly, avoid long pauses, don't restart.
Try mock test 3, or generate a brand-new test from our question bank.
Want an official score? Pearson's scored practice tests use the real scoring system.

Answers, explanations and transcripts

Finish the test first, then open each section to check your answers. Every answer has an explanation.

Part 1: Speaking & Writing

Transcript: Repeat Sentence

The lecture on renewable energy has been moved to Thursday afternoon.

Model answer: Repeat Sentence

Listen, then repeat the sentence exactly.

The lecture on renewable energy has been moved to Thursday afternoon.

Transcript: Repeat Sentence

Please make sure your name appears on every page of the assignment.

Model answer: Repeat Sentence

Listen, then repeat the sentence exactly.

Please make sure your name appears on every page of the assignment.

Model answer: Describe Image

Describe the image in detail. You have 25 seconds to prepare and 40 seconds to speak.

The line graph shows the number of international visitors to Coral Bay between 2016 and 2025, in thousands. Visitor numbers rose steadily from 38,000 in 2016 to 47,000 in 2019. They then fell sharply, reaching a low of 26,000 in 2021. After that, numbers recovered strongly, climbing to 61,000 by 2025, the highest point on the graph. Overall, despite a temporary drop, tourism to Coral Bay has grown significantly.

Transcript: Retell Lecture

Let's look at why some languages disappear. A language is considered endangered when children stop learning it at home. This often happens when families move to cities or when another language is needed for school and work. However, communities around the world, including many Aboriginal communities in Australia, are now recording elders, creating dictionaries and teaching languages in schools to keep them alive.

Model answer: Retell Lecture

Listen to the lecture, then retell it in your own words. You have 10 seconds to prepare and 40 seconds to speak.

The lecture discussed why languages become endangered. A language is at risk when children stop learning it at home, often because families move to cities or need another language for school and work. However, communities, including Aboriginal communities in Australia, are working to revive languages by recording elders, creating dictionaries and teaching in schools.

Transcript: Answer Short Question

What instrument do you use to measure temperature?

Model answer: Answer Short Question

Listen to the question and answer with one or a few words.

A thermometer.

Transcript: Answer Short Question

Which season comes after autumn?

Model answer: Answer Short Question

Listen to the question and answer with one or a few words.

Winter.

Transcript: Summarize Group Discussion

Student A: Our group project is due in two weeks, and we haven't divided the tasks yet. Student B: I think we should each take one section and then meet to combine everything. Student C: That's fine, but last time the sections didn't fit together. Maybe one person should edit the whole thing at the end. Student A: Good idea. I'm happy to be the editor if someone else does the presentation slides. Student B: I'll do the slides.

Model answer: Summarize Group Discussion

Listen to the discussion, then summarise it. You have 10 seconds to prepare and 2 minutes to speak.

The students discussed how to organise their group project, which is due in two weeks. The second student suggested each person write one section and then combine them. The third student agreed but raised a concern that sections hadn't fitted together last time, and proposed having one editor. The first student liked this idea and volunteered to edit if someone else made the slides, and the second student agreed to make the slides.

Transcript: Respond to a Situation

You were supposed to meet your lecturer at 2 pm today to discuss your assignment, but your train has been cancelled and you will be 30 minutes late. You call your lecturer. What would you say?

Model answer: Respond to a Situation

Listen to and read the situation. Then say what you would say. You have 10 seconds to prepare and 40 seconds to speak.

Hello Dr Patel, it's Mei Lin from your Tuesday tutorial. I'm really sorry, but my train has just been cancelled, so I'll be about thirty minutes late for our two o'clock meeting about my assignment. Would it still be possible to meet at two-thirty, or would you prefer to reschedule for another time this week? Again, I apologise for the inconvenience.

Model answer: Summarize Written Text (10 minutes)

Summarise the text in ONE sentence of 5–75 words.

Australia has phased out single-use plastic bags to protect waterways and marine life, and although critics worry that thicker bags may be thrown away too, research suggests overall bag use has fallen substantially, provided shoppers reuse them.

Model answer: Write Essay (20 minutes)

Technology has made it possible for many people to work from home. Do the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvantages?

Over the past few years, working from home has become normal in many industries. Although it brings some challenges, I believe its advantages outweigh its disadvantages for most workers.

The most obvious benefit is the time and money saved on commuting. Instead of spending hours in traffic, employees can use that time for exercise, family or rest, which often improves their wellbeing. Working from home also gives people more control over their environment, allowing them to concentrate without the constant interruptions of an open-plan office. For parents and carers in particular, this flexibility can make it possible to stay in the workforce.

Nevertheless, there are real disadvantages. Some employees feel isolated and miss the informal conversations that build relationships and spark ideas. It can also be harder to separate work from personal life when the office is the kitchen table. Younger staff may find it more difficult to learn from experienced colleagues.

However, these problems can largely be managed. Many organisations now combine home and office days, schedule regular team meetings and encourage clear working hours. In conclusion, while working from home is not perfect, its benefits for productivity, wellbeing and flexibility outweigh the drawbacks, especially when it is combined with some time in the office.

Part 2: Reading

Text for question 5: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers

Researchers studying bilingual children have found several advantages linked to speaking two languages. Bilingual children often perform well on tasks that require switching attention between different rules, and they may be more aware of how language works. Some studies also suggest that bilingualism can delay the symptoms of dementia later in life, although results are mixed. Importantly, there is no evidence that learning two languages confuses young children or causes long-term language delay.

Text for question 13: Multiple Choice, Single Answer

The platypus surprised European scientists when they first examined it in the late eighteenth century. With a bill like a duck, a tail like a beaver and the ability to lay eggs, some believed the specimen was a hoax made by stitching together parts of different animals.

Answer key (13 answers)

#	Question	Answer	Why
1	Kangaroos are well ___	adapted	Animals are 'adapted' to a climate; 'harsh conditions' is a common collocation.
2	…they need from the plants they eat. When conditions are especially ___	harsh	Animals are 'adapted' to a climate; 'harsh conditions' is a common collocation.
3	Recycling rates in Australia have improved, but a large ___	proportion	'A large proportion of'; 'access to' facilities.
4	…ends up in landfill. Experts say that clearer labelling and better ___	access	'A large proportion of'; 'access to' facilities.
5	Which of the following are supported by the passage?	Bilingual children may be good at switching between rules. · Bilingual children may understand more about how language works.	A and D are stated. Dementia results are 'mixed' (B, E are wrong), and there's no evidence of delay (C).
6	Reorder Paragraph	(1) Every year, millions of people visit Australia's national pa… → (2) While this brings income to nearby towns, it also puts press… → (3) To manage this, park authorities limit visitor numbers at so… → (4) These measures aim to balance tourism with conservation for …	Topic sentence; 'this' = the visits; 'To manage this' refers to the pressure; 'These measures' sums up.
7	…census after Federation was held in 1911. Since then, it has been ___	conducted	Passive 'has been conducted'; 'information about'; 'use data to plan' needs a verb.
8	every five years and provides important ___	information	Passive 'has been conducted'; 'information about'; 'use data to plan' needs a verb.
9	…they speak and the jobs they do. Governments use this data to ___	plan	Passive 'has been conducted'; 'information about'; 'use data to plan' needs a verb.
10	Many workplaces now offer flexible working ___	arrangements	Collocations: 'flexible working arrangements', 'retain staff'. 'Can' is followed by a base verb.
11	…hours or compressed weeks. Research suggests that flexibility can ___	increase	Collocations: 'flexible working arrangements', 'retain staff'. 'Can' is followed by a base verb.
12	job satisfaction and help organisations ___	retain	Collocations: 'flexible working arrangements', 'retain staff'. 'Can' is followed by a base verb.
13	Why did some scientists think the platypus was a hoax?	Its features seemed to come from different animals.	Its duck-like bill, beaver-like tail and egg-laying made it look like several animals stitched together.

Part 3: Listening

Transcript: Summarize Spoken Text (10 minutes)

Today's topic is the four-day working week. Several companies in Australia and overseas have trialled giving staff one extra day off each week without reducing pay. In many trials, productivity stayed the same or improved, while employees reported less stress and better work-life balance. However, the model doesn't suit every industry. Hospitals and retail, for example, need staff available every day, so they would need more workers or careful rostering. Researchers say more long-term studies are needed before it could be widely adopted.

Model answer: Summarize Spoken Text (10 minutes)

Listen, then write a summary of 50–70 words.

The speaker discusses four-day working week trials, where staff got an extra day off without a pay cut. Many trials found productivity was maintained or improved and employees were less stressed. However, industries such as hospitals and retail need daily staffing, so the model may not suit them. More long-term research is needed before wider adoption.

Transcript: Listening: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers

When you prepare a presentation, think about three things. First, know your audience and what they already understand. Second, keep your slides simple, with few words and clear images. Third, practise out loud, timing yourself so you don't run over. Many speakers forget the last point and end up rushing.

Transcript: Listening: Fill in the Blanks

Our campus has several study spaces. The quiet zone on level three is open until midnight during exams, and group rooms can be booked for up to two hours. Please remember that food is not permitted in the computer labs.

Transcript: Highlight Correct Summary

Electric scooters are now available for hire in several Australian cities. Supporters say they reduce short car trips and are convenient for commuters. However, hospitals have reported injuries, and some residents complain that scooters are left blocking footpaths. Councils are responding with speed limits, parking zones and helmet requirements.

Transcript: Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer

If you're applying for a rental property in Australia, it helps to prepare your documents in advance. Agents usually ask for identification, proof of income and references from previous landlords. Having these ready can make your application stand out, especially when many people are applying for the same property.

Transcript: Select Missing Word

Our study looked at how much water different household appliances use. Older washing machines used far more water than new models with high efficiency ratings. So if you're replacing an appliance, it's worth checking the water rating label before you…

Transcript: Highlight Incorrect Words

The Australian school year usually starts in late January or early February and is divided into four terms. Students have a long summer holiday over December and January.

Answer key (12 answers)

#	Question	Answer	Why
14	Which pieces of advice does the speaker give?	Understand your audience · Practise out loud and time yourself · Keep slides simple	Audience, simple slides and practising out loud are mentioned. The speaker says use few words and clear images.
15	The quiet zone on level ___	three (also accepted: 3)	Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly.
16	is open until ___	midnight	Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly.
17	during exams, and group rooms can be ___	booked	Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly.
18	for up to two hours. Please remember that food is not ___	permitted	Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly.
19	Which summary best matches the recording?	Electric scooters are convenient but have caused safety and parking problems, so councils are introducing rules.	The talk covers benefits, problems and councils' new rules. Scooters haven't been banned.
20	Why does the speaker suggest preparing documents early?	Because it can make your application stand out	The speaker says having documents ready can make your application stand out.
21	The recording stops before the end. Which option best completes it?	buy	The logical end is advice to check the label before you buy.
22	Highlight the words that differ from the recording	March (said: January), semesters (said: terms), winter (said: summer)	Each correct click earns a point; each wrong click loses one.
23	Write the sentence you hear	The application form must be completed in full before the deadline.	Every correctly spelled word scores a point.
24	Write the sentence you hear	Many students choose to live in shared houses near the campus.	Every correctly spelled word scores a point.
25	Write the sentence you hear	The museum offers free entry on the first Sunday of each month.	Every correctly spelled word scores a point.

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