Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

The Nature of Human

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Modern developments in areas such as neuroscience, artificial intelligence and evolutionary psychology have resulted in new 1 of thinking about human nature. Can we explain the mind and consciousness in 2 of brain function? Can we understand modern human behavior in terms of our evolutionary heritage? Is science even the right 3 to start if we want to understand human nature? Come along the Great Debate, hear the arguments and have your 4.

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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.