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PTE Academic Test Structure Summary Part Section / Task Type Estimated Time Number of Items Approx. Score Contribution (%) Affects Skills 1 Speaking & Writing ~54–67 minutes 28–36 ~50% Speaking + Writing Read Aloud – 6–7 High Speaking, Reading Repeat Sentence – 10–12 Very High Speaking, Listening Describe Image – 6–7 Moderate Speaking Retell Lecture – 3–4 High Speaking, Listening Answer Short Question – 5–6 Low Listening, Speaking 2 Writing ~54–67 minutes 28–36 ~50% Speaking + Writing Summarize Written Text ~10 min/item 1–2 Moderate Writing, Reading Essay ~20 minutes 1 Moderate–High Writing 3 Reading ~29–30 minutes 13–18 ~25% Reading (+ minor Writing) Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks – 5–6 High Reading, Writing Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer – 1–2 Low Reading Re-order Paragraphs – 2–3 Moderate Reading Fill in the Blanks – 4–5 Moderate Reading Multiple Choice, Single Answer – 1–2 Low Reading 4 Listening ~30–43 minutes 12–20 ~25% Listening (+ minor Writing) Summarize Spoken Text ~10 min/item 1–2 Moderate Listening, Writing Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer – 1–2 Low Listening Fill in the Blanks – 2–3 Moderate Listening, Writing Highlight Correct Summary – 1–2 Moderate Listening, Reading Multiple Choice, Single Answer – 1–2 Low Listening Select Missing Word – 1–2 Low Listening Highlight Incorrect Words – 2–3 Moderate Listening, Reading Write from Dictation – 3–4 Very High Listening, Writing Notes: Speaking & Writing section has the highest combined weight (~50%). Repeat Sentence and Write from Dictation are the most valuable tasks across the whole exam due to their dual-score contribution. Reading and Listening sections, while shorter in time, contain tasks that impact multiple scoring areas. Good time management and use of templates/shortcuts can help maximize scores in limited prep time. PTE All Task Types + Quick Strategy Table (For Short Preparation) Skill Section Task Type Task Goal (What to Do) Quick Strategy (How to Score) Speaking Read Aloud Read the text clearly and fluently Pause at punctuation, speak clearly, don’t rush or restart Speaking Repeat Sentence Repeat exactly what you hear Memorize first & last chunk, keep rhythm even if incomplete Speaking Describe Image Describe a chart or picture Use fixed template, speak confidently, don’t worry about accuracy Speaking Retell Lecture Summarize what you heard from a lecture Write keywords, use structured template, include 2–3 points minimum Speaking Answer Short Question Answer a general knowledge question orally Give 1-word or short phrase, skip if unsure Writing Summarize Written Text Write one-sentence summary of a passage Use linking words (“and”, “which”, “that”), keep sentence 40–70 words Writing Essay Write 200–300 word argumentative essay Use 4-paragraph template: Intro, 2 Body, Conclusion Reading Reading & Writing Fill Blanks Fill missing words in a passage Focus on grammar + collocations (e.g. “strong demand”, “major issue”) Reading Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer Choose all correct options after reading Read question first, avoid overselecting answers (no partial credit) Reading Re-order Paragraphs Put sentences in correct order Find topic sentence first, match references (“this”, “these”, etc.) Reading Fill in the Blanks Drag and drop correct word into blank Focus on meaning + grammar fit, use collocations Reading Multiple Choice, Single Answer Choose one best option after reading Read question first, scan quickly, avoid overthinking Listening Summarize Spoken Text Write 50–70 word summary of a lecture Take notes, use simple structure: Intro + 2 points + summary Listening Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer Choose all correct answers after listening Focus on main ideas, avoid clicking too many options Listening Fill in the Blanks Type missing words into transcript while listening Focus on spelling + grammar; memorize common collocations Listening Highlight Correct Summary Choose best summary of what you heard Match keywords from audio to options, eliminate wrong tone/detail Listening Multiple Choice, Single Answer Choose 1 correct answer after listening Focus on question stem, find keywords in audio Listening Select Missing Word Pick the final word/phrase from 3 options Focus on logic of sentence, predict before options appear Listening Highlight Incorrect Words Click words that differ from the audio Read along carefully, click only obvious mismatches Listening Write from Dictation Type the sentence you heard Practice spelling, focus on plural/singular, capitalize first word PTE Template-Based Answer Cheatsheet This cheatsheet contains high-efficiency answer templates for four PTE Academic task types. These templates help candidates score safely even with minimal preparation, by ensuring fluency, structure, and grammar.
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