Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Distance learning

27 students marked "I sat this"Added 9 May 2020Question #120155

Choose the word for each blank.

Distance learning can be highly beneficial to a large variety of people from young students wanting to expand their horizons to adults looking for more job security. With programs that allow learners of all ages to take courses for fun, personal advancement and degrees, distance learning can 1 the needs of a diverse population.

Perhaps one of the most notable and often talked about 2 of distance learning is the flexibility the majority of programs allow students to learn when and where it's convenient for them. For 3 who are struggling to balance their distance learning goals with working a fulltime job and taking care of a family this kind of flexibility can allow many people to pursue education who would not otherwise be able to do so. 4 there are no on-campus courses to attend, students can learn from their own homes, at work on their lunch breaks and from virtually anywhere with internet access. For some it can even be a big source of savings on the fuel costs and time required to commute to classes.

Options for each gap (alphabetical)

  • 1 achieve · meet · receive · refuse
  • 2 advancements · advantages · developments · promotions
  • 3 someone · their · them · those
  • 4 Because · Besides · For · Since

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Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks format (Pearson)

Pearson's name: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown)

PromptText up to 200 words
Time to answerNot set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes)
Skills assessedReading, Writing

How it is scored

  • Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.

Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.