Since the dawn of civilization, music has always been an…
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Since the dawn of civilization, music has always been an indispensable part of children's education. Today, in most countries around the world, music courses are still 1 in schools as part of the basic curriculum. The ancient Greeks believed that they should be 2 alongside mathematics and physics, as these subjects complement and enhance one another. Researchers at The Ohio State University conducted a retrospective study on the behavior of children 3 high school students who had been 4 to music courses in their early years or throughout their school life. The presence of music in adolescent education has a significant impact on their ability to 5 complex concepts such as mathematics or physics.
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Answers
| Gap | Answer | In the text |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | offered | …music courses are still offered in schools as… |
| 2 | performed | …that they should be performed alongside mathematics and… |
| 3 | mainly | …the behavior of children mainly high school students… |
| 4 | exposed | …students who had been exposed to music courses… |
| 5 | understand | …on their ability to understand complex concepts such… |
Words in the box that fit no gap: loudly, melted, painted, swallow.
Check each gap for the kind of word it needs (noun, verb form, adjective or adverb) before you look at the meaning.
RealPTE numbers
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Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Reading FIB (Drag and Drop) #724006?
The answers in order are: offered, performed, mainly, exposed, understand.
How do I get full marks on this Reading FIB (Drag and Drop) question?
Match each gap to the kind of word it needs, then to the meaning. Each correct gap scores; there are more words in the box than gaps.
Can I practise #724006 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #724006 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.
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Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) format (Pearson)
| 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.