Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) · Part 2: Reading
Mercury is not found in many common products that we…
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Mercury is not found in many common products that we buy because it can be very dangerous. The most common products that 1 mercury are batteries, powerful outdoor lights, disinfectants and thermometers, which are used to 2 our body's temperature. It can also be found in barometers, which are used to measure air pressure and 3 changes in weather, and thermostats, which 4 the temperature of buildings, Mercury can also be found in printer and photocopy toners.
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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.