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PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH

READING SECTION

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Tips, Strategies, and Practice

The Reading section of the Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a crucial component of the exam, assessing a test – taker’s ability to read and comprehend academic texts. In this blog post, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the Reading section, including its format, question types, and scoring. We will also offer valuable tips, strategies, and practice exercises to help you master in this section and achieve a high score.

Format of the Reading Section

The Reading section of PTE consists of 14-15 questions, divided into five question types:

  • Section 1: Reading and Writing: Fill in the Blanks
  • Section 2: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer
  • Section 3: Reorder Paragraphs
  • Section 4: Fill in the Blanks
  • Section 5: Multiple Choice, Single Answer

READING and WRITING : FILL IN THE BLANKS

  • Format: Fill in missing words in a text while referring to a separate text.
  • Question Type: Reading for Detail, Reading for Vocabulary.

Scoring

  • The Reading and Writing: Fill in the Blanks section is scored based on the number of correct answers.
  • The score is then converted to a scale of 10-90.

Tips and Strategies

  • Read the instructions carefully: Make sure you understand what is required before starting the task.
  • Read the texts carefully: Read both texts carefully to identify the missing words and their context.
  • Use contextual clues: Use contextual clues, such as grammar, and vocabulary to identify the correct answer.
  • Manage your time effectively: Make sure to allocate enough time to read texts and answer the questions.

Tips and Strategies

  • Read the instructions carefully: Make sure you understand what is required before starting the task.
  • Read the texts carefully: Read both texts carefully to identify the missing words and their context.
  • Use contextual clues: Use contextual clues, such as grammar, and vocabulary to identify the correct answer.
  • Manage your time effectively: Make sure to allocate enough time to read texts and answer the questions.

Sample Question

Text 1:

“The development of new technologies has led to a significant increase in the demand for skilled workers. According to a recent report, the number of job openings in the tech industry has __ (1) by 25% in the past year.”

Text 2:

“The report highlights the need for workers with specialized skills in areas such as artificial intelligence and data analytics. The demand for these skills is expected to continue to grow, with some experts predicting that the number of job openings in the tech industry will __ (2) by 50% in the next five years.”

Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the options provided.

Answer Key

1. increased

2. double

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Format: Fill in missing words in a text.
Sample Question

Text:

“The development of new _ (1) has led to a significant increase in the demand for skilled workers. According to a recent report, the number of job openings in the tech industry has _ (2) by 25% in the past year.”

Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the options provided.

Answer Key

1. technologies

2. increased

Strategies for Answering Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

  • Read the sentence carefully: Read the sentence carefully to identify the missing word and its context.
  • Eliminate incorrect options: Eliminate incorrect options based on the context and grammar of the sentence.
  • Choose the best answer: Choose the best answer based on the context and grammar of the sentence.

REORDER PARAGRAPHS

  • Format: Reorder paragraphs to create a coherent text.
  • Question Type: Reading for Coherence.

Tips and Strategies

  • Read the paragraphs carefully: Read each paragraph carefully to identify its main idea and supporting details.
  •  Identify cohesive links: Identify cohesive links between paragraphs, such as transitional phrases and repetition of key terms.
  • Reorder paragraphs logically: Reorder paragraphs in a logical and coherent order.

Sample Question

  • Text:

Paragraph A: “The development of new technologies has led to a significant increase in the demand for skilled workers.”

Paragraph B: “According to a recent report, the number of job openings in the tech industry has increased by 25% in the past year.”

Paragraph C: “This trend is expected to continue, with some experts predicting that the demand for skilled workers will double in the next five years.”

Reorder the paragraphs to create a coherent text.

  • Answer Key

Correct order: A, B, C

  • Strategies for Reordering Paragraphs
  • Identify the main idea: Identify the main idea of each paragraph OR Pick the proper nouns, definition.
  •  Identify cohesive links: Identify cohesive links between paragraphs.
  • Reorder paragraphs logically: Reorder paragraphs in a logical and coherent order.
  •  Check the flow: Check the flow of the reordered paragraphs to ensure they make sense.
  • Tips and Strategies

To master the Reading section of PTE, follow these tips and strategies:

  • Practice active reading: As you read, ask yourself questions about the text, such as the main idea, supporting details, and the author’s purpose.
  •  Use skimming and scanning techniques: Skim the text to get an idea of the main idea and supporting details, then scan the text to find specific information.
  • Improve your vocabulary: Learn new vocabulary words and practice using them in context.
  •  Practice with sample questions: Practice answering sample questions to get a sense of the question types and formats.
  • Manage your time effectively: Make sure to allocate enough time to read each text and answer the questions.

Common Challenges

Test-takers often face the following challenges in the Reading section:

  • Time management: Managing time effectively to read each text and answer the questions.
  •  Vocabulary: Understanding unfamiliar vocabulary words and phrases.
  •  Complex texts: Reading and comprehending complex texts, such as academic articles.
  • Question types: Understanding the different question types and formats.

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