Sections and task types
| Section | Main task types |
|---|---|
| Speaking & Writing | Personal introduction, Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, Re-tell Lecture, Answer Short Question, Summarise Written Text, Essay (plus newer integrated tasks) |
| Reading | Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Choice, Re-order Paragraphs, Fill in the Blanks |
| Listening | Summarise Spoken Text, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blanks, Highlight Correct Summary, Select Missing Word, Highlight Incorrect Words, Write from Dictation |
Pearson updates task types occasionally. Check the official test format on pearsonpte.com.
How tasks are scored
Many tasks test more than one skill. For example, Repeat Sentence counts towards both Speaking and Listening.
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