Reorder Paragraphs · Part 2: Reading
Persuaded by information
142 students marked "I sat this"Added 20 Mar 2020Question #100007
Put the paragraphs in order.
- AOf the narratives that might penetrate these circles, we are more likely to listen to those which offer us some reward.
- BWe should emphasise the old-fashioned virtues of uniting in the face of a crisis, of resourcefulness and community action.
- CHe proposes that instead of arguing for sacrifice, environmentalists should show where the rewards might lie.
- DIn his fascinating book Carbon Detox, George Marshall argues that people are not persuaded by information.
- EOur views are formed by the views of the people with whom we mix.
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Reorder Paragraphs format (Pearson)
Pearson's name: Reorder Paragraph
| Prompt | Text up to 110 words |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | Not set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes) |
| Skills assessed | Reading |
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.