Highlight Incorrect Words · Part 3: Listening
In January 1788, the anchors of the sea-battered ships of…
11 students marked "I sat this"Added 12 Aug 2018Question #191108
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In January 1788, the anchors of the sea-battered ships of the First Fleet rattled down into the barking waters of Sydney Cove and 780 of England's most dispirited were herded ashore by their guards, British Navy Marines The convicts were bullied into some semblance of order to view the unveiling of the English flag as Australia became the fairest outpost of the largest empire the world has ever gleaned .
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Highlight Incorrect Words format (Pearson)
| 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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- Each correctly clicked word earns 1 point; each wrong click loses 1 point.
- The recording plays only once.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 3: Listening, checked 9 October 2026.