Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Higher Education Qualifications

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Higher education qualifications provide a substantial 1 in the labour market. Higher education graduates are less likely to be 2 and tend to have 3 incomes than those without such qualifications. Having a highly educated workforce can also lead to increased productivity and innovation and make Australia more 4 in the global market.

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advantageaggressivecompetitivehigherlowerrecruitedunemployedweakness

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Reading: Fill in the Blanks format (Pearson)

Pearson's name: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop)

PromptText up to 80 words
Time to answerNot set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes)
Skills assessedReading

How it is scored

  • The box has more words than there are gaps.
  • Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.

Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.