Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

The Alpine Newt

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The Alpine Newt is native to much of central, continental Europe and 1 up the coasts of northeast France through to Holland but it does not 2 to have been native to the British Isles. As its name 3 it can be found in montane habitats up to 2,500 meters in altitude but it can also be abundant in lowlands, and it will use a 4 of water bodies including both shallow and deep ponds and slow flowing streams (Griffiths, 1995).

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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.