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Highlight Correct Summary #161005
18 students marked "I sat this"Added 19 Apr 2019Question #161005
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- AMany existing buildings in city centres, such as Perth are being cleared to make way for modern developments. Although this is improving the visual impact of the city, it is causing difficulties in areas where there is not enough space to accommodate the expanding population.
- BThe housing shortage in Perth is being addressed by encouraging people to move to other cities in Western Australia where there is more space to develop new housing and infrastructure. This will benefit people struggling to find accommodation and also avoid having to develop on bushland.
- CDevelopers in Perth and other parts of Western Australia are suggesting that it would be better to build much-needed homes within the city centre, as this would be more affordable for local people. It would also make transportation to and from jobs and shops cheaper and qUicker.
- DCities like Perth in Western Australia are experiencing a rapid growth in urban development. and the current trend is to expand into surrounding regions. Although some people think this is more cost effective than building within cities. others believe it 's having a harmful effect on the environment in these areas.
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| Prompt | Recording of 30–90 seconds |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | Not set per question (Part 3 lasts 31–39 minutes) |
| Skills assessed | Listening, Reading |
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Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 3: Listening, checked 9 October 2026.