Part 3: Listening
PTE Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer practice
You hear a recording and answer a multiple-choice question with only one correct option.
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Official format (Pearson)
Pearson's name: Multiple Choice, Single Answer
| 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
- Scored as either correct or incorrect.
- The recording plays only once.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 3: Listening, checked 9 October 2026.
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#171001What is the main idea that speaker is trying to convey in her…59 students marked "I sat this"#171002What is lecture mainly about?29 students marked "I sat this"#171003What is the speaker's main focus?25 students marked "I sat this"#171050What did the student realize at the end of the conversation?17 students marked "I sat this"#171004What do the speakers feel about early views on malaria?14 students marked "I sat this"#171005What does the speaker say about the 'Beehive'?14 students marked "I sat this"#171009Which of the following is true according to the speaker?13 students marked "I sat this"#171008What is the speaker's attitude to the report on narcissism?12 students marked "I sat this"#171013According to the text, when did signs advertising businesses become…12 students marked "I sat this"#171014Which of the following statements is true, according to the text?11 students marked "I sat this"#171015Which of the following is not mentioned as being a type of genre…11 students marked "I sat this"#171006What does the speaker say can be done to avoid conflict within study…9 students marked "I sat this"#171016According to the text, which of the following statements is true…8 students marked "I sat this"#171021According to the discussion, why is it important to have the right…8 students marked "I sat this"#171010In the speaker's opinion, which of the following is true of editors…7 students marked "I sat this"#171012Which of the following statements is true about the use of contour…7 students marked "I sat this"#171031What will the man probably do next?7 students marked "I sat this"#171049What did the marriage between Pocahontas and John Rolfe do to the war…7 students marked "I sat this"#171007What made the speaker take up geology as a profession?6 students marked "I sat this"#171017According to the text, which of the following statements is true?6 students marked "I sat this"
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#171001What is the main idea that speaker is trying to convey in her…59 students marked "I sat this"#171002What is lecture mainly about?29 students marked "I sat this"#171003What is the speaker's main focus?25 students marked "I sat this"#171004What do the speakers feel about early views on malaria?14 students marked "I sat this"#171005What does the speaker say about the 'Beehive'?14 students marked "I sat this"#171006What does the speaker say can be done to avoid conflict within study…9 students marked "I sat this"#171007What made the speaker take up geology as a profession?6 students marked "I sat this"#171008What is the speaker's attitude to the report on narcissism?12 students marked "I sat this"#171009Which of the following is true according to the speaker?13 students marked "I sat this"#171010In the speaker's opinion, which of the following is true of editors…7 students marked "I sat this"#171012Which of the following statements is true about the use of contour…7 students marked "I sat this"#171013According to the text, when did signs advertising businesses become…12 students marked "I sat this"#171014Which of the following statements is true, according to the text?11 students marked "I sat this"#171015Which of the following is not mentioned as being a type of genre…11 students marked "I sat this"#171016According to the text, which of the following statements is true…8 students marked "I sat this"#171017According to the text, which of the following statements is true?6 students marked "I sat this"#171018What is the talk mainly about?5 students marked "I sat this"#171019What is the topic of the lecture?6 students marked "I sat this"#171020Why is the term "tidal wave" inaccurate for a tsunami?5 students marked "I sat this"#171021According to the discussion, why is it important to have the right…8 students marked "I sat this"#171022What does the professor say about the Native Americans' use of…6 students marked "I sat this"#171023Why does the professor mention student culture?3 students marked "I sat this"#171024What is the professor's opinion of rest?5 students marked "I sat this"#171025Why does the professor discuss taking a client's case history?1 student marked "I sat this"#171026How can you prevent bats from entering your house?5 students marked "I sat this"#171027According to the professor, why do most people welcome laughter?1 student marked "I sat this"#171028What does the instructor imply about composition?2 students marked "I sat this"#171029What do plant hormones do?2 students marked "I sat this"#171030What is the man's problem?1 student marked "I sat this"#171031What will the man probably do next?7 students marked "I sat this"#171032What does the professor imply about the videotape?6 students marked "I sat this"#171033What does the instructor imply about the style of music known as the…2 students marked "I sat this"#171034What is the main purpose of the lecture?2 students marked "I sat this"#171035What is the purpose of the talk?2 students marked "I sat this"#171036According to the professor, why are psychologists interested in…0 students marked "I sat this"#171037What is the main topic of the talk?3 students marked "I sat this"#171038What is the talk mainly about?5 students marked "I sat this"#171039Which statement is correct about physical geography?1 student marked "I sat this"#171040What do students have to do to get good grades?3 students marked "I sat this"#171041According to the lecture, why do the most well-known scholars still…3 students marked "I sat this"#171042Why did Roman doctors attend the army's medical school according to…2 students marked "I sat this"#171043What will follow this lecture?3 students marked "I sat this"#171044According to the professor, what was the main reason that patients…1 student marked "I sat this"#171045What was the purpose of the demonstration led by Martin Luther King…0 students marked "I sat this"#171046How long does the moon take to rotate Earth?1 student marked "I sat this"#171047What does the man suggest that the woman do to do well in political…4 students marked "I sat this"#171048What happens in prophase?0 students marked "I sat this"#171049What did the marriage between Pocahontas and John Rolfe do to the war…7 students marked "I sat this"#171050What did the student realize at the end of the conversation?17 students marked "I sat this"