Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Research

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Research is a process of investigation leading to new 1 effectively shared and is central to the 2 of any university. Students have the right to be taught by acknowledged 3 in their field, which requires that staff members operate at the most advanced level appropriate to their 4 and level. Research is, therefore, crucial to a 5 student experience from further education to doctoral development.

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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.