Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading
Low fertility
30 students marked "I sat this"Added 16 Apr 2020Question #110212
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Low fertility is a concern for many OECD countries as they face the prospect of population aging. This article makes 1 between Australia and seven other OECD countries in fertility rates between 1970 and 2004. Changing age 2 of fertility are also compared and show that for most of the countries, women are 3 childbirth and having fewer babies. The 4 of women's education levels and rates of employment with fertility are also explored.
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Reading: Fill in the Blanks format (Pearson)
Pearson's name: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop)
| 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.