Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) · Part 2: Reading
He has published over 110 research papers, has coedited a…
25 students marked "I sat this"Added 16 Apr 2020Question #110138
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He has published over 110 research papers, has coedited a major 1 on phototrophic bacteria, and has served as chief editor of the 2 Archives of Microbiology. He currently serves on the editorial board of the journal Environmental Microbiology. His nonscientific 3 include tree planting and 4 for his dogs and horses. He lives 5 a quiet lake about five miles from the SIUC campus with his wife, Nancy, four shelter dogs (Gaino, Snuffy, Pepto, and Merry), and three horses (Springer, Feivel, and Festus).
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Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) format (Pearson)
Formerly called Reading: Fill in the Blanks.
| Prompt | Text up to 80 words |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | Not set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes) |
| Skills assessed | Reading |
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.