Listening: Fill in the Blanks · Part 3: Listening
The ocean
76 students marked "I sat this"Added 13 Jul 2019Question #150013
Type the missing words.
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Transcript with gaps
The ocean has been getting bluer, according to a study published in the journal Nature. But that's not really good news for the 1 It means that the plants that give the ocean its 2 tint aren't doing well. Scientists say that's because the ocean has been getting 3.
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Listening: Fill in the Blanks format (Pearson)
Pearson's name: Fill in the Blanks (Type In)
| Prompt | Recording of 30–60 seconds |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | Not set per question (Part 3 lasts 31–39 minutes) |
| Skills assessed | Listening |
How it is scored
- Each correct word, spelled correctly, scores 1 point.
- The recording plays only once.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 3: Listening, checked 9 October 2026.