PTE PTE Integrated Task Skills

Question 1

In the PTE 'Summarize Written Text' task, what is the required length of your response?

Accepted Answer

One sentence of 5–75 words

Answer

The Summarize Written Text response must be a single sentence between 5 and 75 words.

Question 2

In the PTE 'Re-tell Lecture' task, how long do you have to record your spoken summary?

Accepted Answer

40 seconds

Answer

After a short preparation beep, test-takers have 40 seconds to re-tell the lecture in their own words.

Question 3

Which integrated task in PTE Academic requires you to listen to audio AND type a summary?

Accepted Answer

Summarize Spoken Text

Answer

Summarize Spoken Text requires listening to a recording and writing a 50–70 word summary, integrating listening and writing skills.

Question 4

What is the primary skill being tested in the PTE 'Describe Image' task?

Accepted Answer

Speaking — conveying visual information orally

Answer

Describe Image tests spoken communication as candidates must verbally describe a chart, graph, map, or picture within 40 seconds.

Question 5

In PTE's 'Answer Short Question' task, what is the ideal length of a correct response?

Accepted Answer

One or a few words

Answer

Answer Short Question rewards concise, factual responses—typically just one word or a short phrase.

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