The tortoise size and shell shape varies depending on where…
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The tortoise size and shell shape varies depending on where they live. The shell is made of bone and is a dull brown color. Their rips, backbone and breastbone have become part of the shell, which is why you can never separate the tortoise from its shell.
Opens question #010458 in the RealPTE practice screen.
How to read it
The tortoise size and shell shape varies|depending on where they live.‖The shell is made of bone|and is a dull brown color.‖Their ribs, backbone and breastbone|have become part of the shell,‖which is why you can never separate the tortoise|from its shell.
| short pause ‖ breathe
Aim for 18–21 seconds.
Words to stress correctly
| depending | de·PEND·ing | /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/ |
| separate | SEP·a·rate | /ˈsɛpɚeɪt/ |
| become | be·COME | /bɪˈkʌm/ |
47 words, aim 18–21 seconds, no numbers. Breathe after live, color and the first shell; short pauses at the commas.
Where marks are usually lost
Stress de·PEND·ing, SEP·a·rate and be·COME. Keep the -s in varies, ribs, its and the -ng in depending. Don't hesitate before breastbone or separate.
General tip: Read in phrases, not word by word; let your voice fall at each full stop.
What it means: 中文 · हिन्दी · नेपाली · Tiếng Việt
中文: 陆龟的体型和壳的形状因其生活的地方而异。龟壳由骨头构成，呈暗褐色。它们的肋骨、脊椎和胸骨已经成为龟壳的一部分，这就是为什么你永远无法把陆龟与它的壳分开。
हिन्दी: कछुए का आकार और खोल का रूप इस पर निर्भर करता है कि वे कहाँ रहते हैं। खोल हड्डी से बना होता है और फीके भूरे रंग का होता है। उनकी पसलियाँ, रीढ़ और छाती की हड्डी खोल का हिस्सा बन गई हैं, इसीलिए आप कछुए को उसके खोल से कभी अलग नहीं कर सकते।
नेपाली: कछुवाको आकार र खबटाको आकृति तिनीहरू कहाँ बस्छन् भन्ने कुरामा भर पर्छ। खबटा हड्डीले बनेको हुन्छ र फिक्का खैरो रङको हुन्छ। तिनीहरूका करङ, मेरुदण्ड र छातीको हड्डी खबटाकै भाग बनिसकेका छन्, त्यसैले कछुवालाई उसको खबटाबाट कहिल्यै छुट्याउन सकिँदैन।
Tiếng Việt: Kích thước của rùa cạn và hình dạng mai thay đổi tùy theo nơi chúng sống. Mai được tạo thành từ xương và có màu nâu xỉn. Xương sườn, xương sống và xương ức của chúng đã trở thành một phần của mai, đó là lý do bạn không bao giờ có thể tách rùa cạn ra khỏi mai của nó.
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Read Aloud format (Pearson)
| Prompt | Text up to 60 words |
|---|---|
| Preparation | 30–40 seconds |
| Time to answer | Depends on the length of the text |
| Skills assessed | Speaking |
| Scored on | Content; Pronunciation; Oral fluency |
How it is scored
- Content is scored by counting the correct words in your response.
- If you stay silent for more than 3 seconds, the recording stops.
- You can record your response only once.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026.