Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Undesirable Substances

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There are a number of substances (toxic as well as non-toxic) which are being added to the environment by 1 and human characteristics .These are, in fact, the undesirable consequences of modern civilization. These substances, which are continuously going into air, water and soil, bring about undesirable 2 in physical, chemical and biological 3 of our environment and the life 4 of animals and plants.

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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.