Piping Systems
Choose the word for each blank.
New technologies are helping cities replace failing water infrastructure. Piping systems allow polymer-based materials to be inserted into old pipes to repair faults and 1 leaks without having to dig up and lay new pipes. When it comes to managing waste water, new systems are 2, such as Advanced Immobilized Cell Reactor technology, which uses a system based on the immobilization of bacteria, reducing the power and land area needed for conventional waste water treatment systems. And companies have realized that much can be achieved by re-examining their products at the 3 stage. By designing items that can be more easily picked apart and that use fewer different materials in their construction, companies can increase the 4 content of what they produce, cutting waste and generating cost-savings by being able to re-use parts and materials.
Options for each gap (alphabetical)
- 1 contain · deposit · reduce · stabilize
- 2 adjouring · emerging · ongoing · upbringing
- 3 development · envision · profile · showcase
- 4 clumsy · crumpled · dense · recyclable
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Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks format (Pearson)
Pearson's name: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown)
| Prompt | Text up to 200 words |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | Not set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes) |
| Skills assessed | Reading, 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.