Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) · Part 2: Reading

Many UK newspapers have a strong online

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Many UK newspapers have a strong online 1 but falling print circulations and changes to advertising trends have caused the 2 sector to experience 3 revenues. The latest 4 5 that around two-thirds of 6 authority areas don't have a daily newspaper.

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decliningfigureskitchenlocalmeltingpresencepressshowsingwooden

Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) format (Pearson)

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.