Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Australia

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Australia is a dynamic multi-cultural society, viewed by many as the world's most desirable place to live. Here Frank Welsh traces Australia’s intriguing and varied history to 1 how this society 2, from its ancient Aborigine tribes and earliest British convict 3 to today’s modern nation - one that 4 strong links with its colonial past but is 5 independent and diverse.

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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.