PTE Listening Comprehension 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In PTE Listening, which integrated skill is also assessed within the 'Summarize Spoken Text' task?
- Writing (Correct answer)
- Reading
- Speaking
- Grammar editing
Correct answer: Writing
'Summarize Spoken Text' contributes to both your Listening and Writing scores because you type a written summary.
Question 2: How many times is each audio clip played in PTE Listening tasks?
- Once only (Correct answer)
- Twice
- Three times
- As many times as needed within the time limit
Correct answer: Once only
All audio in PTE plays only once, so active note-taking is critical.
Question 3: Which listening task type carries a negative marking penalty for incorrect selections?
- Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer (Correct answer)
- Write from Dictation
- Highlight Incorrect Words
- Select Missing Word
Correct answer: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer
In 'Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer,' selecting a wrong option deducts from your score.
Question 4: During the 'Fill in the Blanks' listening task, what appears on screen as the audio plays?
- A transcript of the audio with some words missing (Correct answer)
- A blank text box with no printed text
- A list of 10 possible answer words to drag and drop
- A graph or chart related to the recording topic
Correct answer: A transcript of the audio with some words missing
You see a partial transcript and type the missing words you hear directly into the gaps.
Question 5: Which of the following best describes 'academic English' topics commonly found in PTE Listening clips?
- University lectures, research discussions, and academic presentations (Correct answer)
- Casual conversations between friends at a café
- Weather reports and sports commentary
- Customer service calls and retail transactions
Correct answer: University lectures, research discussions, and academic presentations
PTE Listening content mirrors university-level academic discourse to test readiness for higher education.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of taking notes during PTE Listening tasks?
- To capture key details for tasks like Summarize Spoken Text and Fill in the Blanks (Correct answer)
- To write out a full verbatim transcript of everything said
- Notes are not permitted in the PTE Listening section
- To record the speaker's name and credentials
Correct answer: To capture key details for tasks like Summarize Spoken Text and Fill in the Blanks
Since audio plays only once, jotting key points, numbers, and names helps you answer accurately.
Question 7: If a PTE 'Select Missing Word' audio discusses a scientific experiment, the missing word at the end is most likely:
- A conclusion or result consistent with the experiment described (Correct answer)
- An unrelated vocabulary term from a different subject
- The name of the researcher mentioned earlier
- A filler word such as 'however' or 'therefore'
Correct answer: A conclusion or result consistent with the experiment described
The missing word logically completes the idea of the audio, so contextual understanding determines the correct choice.
PTE Listening Comprehension 3
In PTE Listening, which integrated skill is also assessed within the 'Summarize Spoken Text' task?