Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) · Part 2: Reading
On average, Iceland 1 a major volcanic event once every…
31 students marked "I sat this"Added 16 Apr 2020Question #110162
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On average, Iceland 1 a major volcanic event once every 5 years. Since the Middle Ages, a third of all the lava that has 2 the earth's surface has erupted in Iceland. However, according to a recent geological hypothesis, this estimate does not include 3 eruptions, which are much more extensive than those on the land surface.
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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.