Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Marine turtle species

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Of the world’s seven remaining species of marine turtles, almost all have been pushed to 1 levels. Hunting, habitat loss, plastics pollution, climate change, and accidentally being caught in fishing nets continue to threaten the 2 of these large and long-living creatures. Shell Beach, named after the shells that form its 90-mile 3 , is a vital nesting ground for four of these marine turtle species.

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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.