How to solve each questions in PTE Exams
Here’s a detailed strategy guide on how to solve each question type in the PTE Academic Exam, including preparation time, recording time, and rules for each section.
Section 1: Speaking & Writing (54–67 minutes)
1. Read Aloud
📌 Preparation Time: 30–40 seconds
🎙 Recording Time: Varies based on passage length
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Read fluently and naturally.
- Maintain clear pronunciation and proper intonation.
- Emphasize key words for better clarity.
- Avoid pausing too long, or the mic will stop recording.
1. Crisp and clear
2. Monotonic speech
3. No Intonation
4. No Stresses
5. No exaggeration
6. No fumbles
7. No hesitation
8. Go naturally
9. Don’t go fast
10. Don’t go slow
11. Don’t rush
12. Speak in the speed you are comfortable
2. Repeat Sentence
📌 Preparation Time: No extra time (plays automatically)
🎙 Recording Time: Immediately after the audio ends
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Focus on listening carefully to the sentence.
- Mimic the tone and pronunciation of the speaker.
- If you forget words, say as much as you remember correctly rather than hesitating.
3. Describe Image
📌 Preparation Time: 25 seconds
🎙 Recording Time: 40 seconds
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Use a structured approach: Introduction (What is the image?) → Key Details → Conclusion.
- Speak clearly and maintain fluency.
- Avoid long pauses, or the microphone will stop recording.
4. Re-Tell Lecture
📌 Preparation Time: 10 seconds
🎙 Recording Time: 40 seconds
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Focus on key points, main idea, and important facts.
- Take quick notes while listening.
- Maintain a logical structure while speaking.
5. Answer Short Question
📌 Preparation Time: No extra time
🎙 Recording Time: Immediately after the question
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Give one-word or short answers.
- Speak clearly and confidently.
- Avoid unnecessary words like “I think…”
6. Summarize Written Text
📌 Time Limit: 10 minutes per question
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Write only one sentence (5–75 words).
- Use complex sentence structures (with conjunctions).
- Avoid grammatical errors and irrelevant details.
7. Write Essay
📌 Time Limit: 20 minutes
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Structure: Introduction → Body Paragraphs → Conclusion.
- Stick to 200–300 words.
- Use clear arguments, examples, and correct grammar.
Section 2: Reading (29–30 minutes)
8. Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks
📌 Time Limit: No fixed time (part of reading section time)
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Use grammar rules and context clues.
- Read the full sentence before choosing an answer.
9. Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
📌 Time Limit: No fixed time
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Read the question first, then the passage.
- Eliminate wrong answers to increase accuracy.
10. Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers)
📌 Time Limit: No fixed time
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Choose only the answers that are 100% correct.
- Avoid guessing, as negative marking applies.
11. Reorder Paragraphs
📌 Time Limit: No fixed time
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Find the topic sentence (usually the first sentence).
- Look for logical flow using transition words.
12. Reading: Fill in the Blanks
📌 Time Limit: No fixed time
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Choose the best words from the word bank.
- Focus on grammar and meaning.
Section 3: Listening (30–43 minutes)
13. Summarize Spoken Text
📌 Time Limit: 10 minutes per question
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Take quick notes while listening.
- Write a concise summary (50–70 words).
14. Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers)
📌 Time Limit: No fixed time
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Pick only the most accurate answers (negative marking applies).
15. Fill in the Blanks
📌 Time Limit: No fixed time
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Type the missing words exactly as heard.
- Focus on spelling and accuracy.
16. Highlight Correct Summary
📌 Time Limit: No fixed time
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Read all options first before choosing.
- Pick the summary that matches the main idea of the audio.
17. Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
📌 Time Limit: No fixed time
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Listen for keywords before answering.
18. Select Missing Word
📌 Time Limit: No fixed time
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Pay attention to the context and meaning of the sentence.
19. Highlight Incorrect Words
📌 Time Limit: No fixed time
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Click only on words that differ from the audio.
- Negative marking applies, so be careful.
20. Write from Dictation
📌 Time Limit: No fixed time
✅ Rules & Tips:
- Write the exact words heard (spelling matters).
- Use short-term memory tricks (breaking the sentence into parts).
Final Tips for PTE Success
✔ Time Management: Be aware of time limits and move quickly.
✔ Practice Regularly: Use mock tests and official PTE materials.
✔ Improve Speaking Fluency: Avoid long pauses in the Speaking section.
✔ Focus on Grammar & Vocabulary: Crucial for Writing & Reading sections.
✔ Use Notepad Wisely: Take quick notes for Listening & Speaking sections.
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