Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading
Power Station
22 students marked "I sat this"Added 7 May 2021Question #110337
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The ruins of the South Fremantle Power Station have stood empty since 1985, home only to urban explorers and street 1 . Opened in 1951, the power station was once a pillar of 2 for the expanding energy 3 of Perth. Here it stood proud and strong for 34 years, supplying energy to its surrounding metropolis until 1985 when it was deemed to no longer be worth the 4 . The doors were 5 , and the plant's four tall chimney stacks were 6 , leaving the rest of the plant to rot by the sea.
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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.