Some students say that they need complete quiet to read…
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Some students say that they need complete quiet to read and study. Others study best in a crowded, noisy room because the noise actually 1 them concentrate. Some students like quiet music playing; 2 3 not. The point is, you should know the level of noise that is optimal for your own studying. However, one general rule for all students is that the television seems to be more of a distraction than music or other background noise, so 4 the TV off when you are reading or studying. 5, don't let yourself become distracted by computer games, email, or Internet surfing.
Word box (alphabetical)
Answers
| Gap | Answer | In the text |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | helps | …because the noise actually helps them concentrate. Some… |
| 2 | others | …like quiet music playing; others do not. The… |
| 3 | do | …quiet music playing; others do not. The point… |
| 4 | leave | …other background noise, so leave the TV off… |
| 5 | Also | …are reading or studying. Also , don't let… |
Words in the box that fit no gap: anybody, borrow, paints, Seldom.
Check each gap for the kind of word it needs (noun, verb form, adjective or adverb) before you look at the meaning.
Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Reading FIB (Drag and Drop) #724052?
The answers in order are: helps, others, do, leave, Also.
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 #724052 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #724052 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.