Reorder Paragraphs · Part 2: Reading

Noise and Study

3 students marked "I sat this"Added 7 Apr 2022Question #100244

Put the paragraphs in order.

  1. AHowever, one general rule for all students is that the television seems to be more of a distraction than music or other background noise, so leave the TV off when you are reading or studying.
  2. BThe point is, you should know the level of noise that is optimal for your own studying.
  3. CSome students say that they need completely quiet to read and study.
  4. DOthers study best in a crowded, noisy room because the noise actually helps them concentrate. Some students like quiet music playing; others do not.
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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.