Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Music in ancient Egypt

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Music was as important to the ancient Egyptians as it is in our modern society Although it is thought that music played a 1 throughout the history of Egypt, those that study the Egyptian writings have discovered that music 2 to become more important in what is called the ‘pharaonic’ 3 of their history. This was the time when the Egyptian dynasties of the pharaohs were 4 (around 3100 BCE) and music was found in many parts of every day Egyptian life.

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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

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  • 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.