For many years, most vehicles in the U.S. were gas…
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Audio question
For many years, most vehicles in the U.S. were gas powered, relying on fossil fuels for energy. These cars contributed to air pollution and climate change. The 1 to find cleaner alternatives led to new innovations in the automotive industry. Engineers began designing 2 electric cars that were both fast and stylish. They also developed 3 cars, which use a renewable energy source to reduce emissions. These advancements are helping create a more sustainable future.
Answers
| Gap | Answer | In the text |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | urgency | …and climate change. The urgency to find cleaner… |
| 2 | sleek | …industry. Engineers began designing sleek electric cars that… |
| 3 | hydrogen | …stylish. They also developed hydrogen cars, which use… |
Type each word as you hear it, then check the spelling: a misspelt word scores nothing.
RealPTE numbers
From RealPTE practice records and students’ “I sat this” reports, counted weekly (last count 2026-10-21). Reports are what students tell us; predictions are not guaranteed.
Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Listening FIB (Type In) #713002?
The missing words in order are: urgency, sleek, hydrogen.
How do I get full marks on this Listening FIB (Type In) question?
Type each missing word exactly as you hear it. Each correct and correctly spelt word scores one point.
Can I practise #713002 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #713002 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.
Opens question #713002 in the RealPTE practice screen.
Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) format (Pearson)
| 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.