Describe Image · Part 1: Speaking & Writing
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14 students marked "I sat this"Added 21 May 2020Question #031070
Describe the image.

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Describe Image format (Pearson)
| Prompt | An image |
|---|---|
| Preparation | 25 seconds |
| Time to answer | 40 seconds |
| Skills assessed | Speaking |
| Scored on | Content; Pronunciation; Oral fluency |
How it is scored
- Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.
- Traits are scored by AI; a human expert also reviews Content before the score is final.
- If you stay silent for more than 3 seconds, the recording stops.
- You can record your response only once.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026.