You note for politicians based on their views…
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You note for politicians based on their views, right? That's how it works in theory. But other factors can portray your vote. Like a politician's voice. Because studies show that the deeper the voice, the more electable the candidate. And not just for men. Deeper voiced women have an advantage over other women, even when they're running for traditions traditionally held by women, like the school board or PTA president. So says a study in the journal PLoS ONE. Researchers played undergrads recordings like this. ...... In each mock election, the deeper voiced woman snagged about 70 percent of the votes. Women's voices naturally strengthen with age, so the researchers say we might be biased to select older women as leaders. And previous studies have shown that women with deeper voices are seen as more competent, trustworthy and strong. Margaret Thatcher used that to her advantage - she was famously catched to deepen her voice. .....
Opens question #191069 in the RealPTE practice screen.
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| Prompt | Recording of 15–50 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.