Reorder Paragraphs · Part 2: Reading
The speed
2 students marked "I sat this"Added 15 May 2020Question #100209
Put the paragraphs in order.
- ATo overcome the pull of gravity and reach another body in space you need to achieve a certain speed.
- 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).
- CThis is roughly one third of that necessary to reach the International Space Station from Earth.
- DA journey to Mars from Earth's surface requires a minimum total speed of nearly 30,000mph.
- EThis requires large rockets, tonnes of fuel, and complex orbital maneuvering.
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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.