Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

EI Nino usually lasts for about 18 months.…

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EI Nino usually lasts for about 18 months. The 1982-83 EI Nino brought the most 1 weather in modern history. Its effect was worldwide and it left more than 2,000 people dead and caused over eight billion pounds' 2 of damage. The 1990 EI Nino will 3, but they are still not 4 sure what leads to it or what affects how strong it will be.

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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.