Reorder Paragraphs · Part 2: Reading

The speed

2 students marked "I sat this"Added 15 May 2020Question #100209

Put the paragraphs in order.

  1. ATo overcome the pull of gravity and reach another body in space you need to achieve a certain speed.
  2. BDue to the moon's weaker gravitational field, the same journey from the lunar surface would "only" require a speed of 6,500mph (2.9km/s).
  3. CThis is roughly one third of that necessary to reach the International Space Station from Earth.
  4. DA journey to Mars from Earth's surface requires a minimum total speed of nearly 30,000mph.
  5. EThis requires large rockets, tonnes of fuel, and complex orbital maneuvering.
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Reorder Paragraphs format (Pearson)

Pearson's name: Reorder Paragraph

PromptText up to 110 words
Time to answerNot set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes)
Skills assessedReading

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.