Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) · Part 2: Reading
Although Botswana is rich in diamonds, it has high unemployment…
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Although Botswana is rich in diamonds, it has high unemployment and stratified socioeconomic classes. In 1999, the 1 2 its first budget deficit in 16 years 3 of a slump in the international diamond market. Yet Botswana 4 one of the wealthiest and most stable countries on the African 5.
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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.