Biological Factors
Re-tell the lecture.
Audio question
How to answer: structure and key points
How to answer
- Note the topic and three or four key words while the lecture plays.
- Start with the topic: “The lecture was about …”.
- Give the key points in the speaker's order, joined with simple linking words (first, also, however, as a result).
- End with the speaker's conclusion or final message.
- Use your own words and keep a steady pace; a short, smooth answer beats a long one full of pauses.
Key points of this lecture
Topic: What shapes a person's personality as it develops
- Personality draws on internal, external and biological influences.
- Biology covers genes, body features and inborn temperament.
- Inner factors include thinking, emotions, intelligence, skills and personal aims.
- Outside factors come from family, peers, culture, schooling and daily surroundings.
Conclusion: These influences act together over a lifetime, so personality comes from all three combined.
These are key points and a structure written by RealPTE, not a script to memorise: say or write it in your own words.
RealPTE numbers
From RealPTE practice records and students’ “I sat this” reports, counted weekly (last count 2026-10-21). Reports are what students tell us; predictions are not guaranteed.
Questions about this question
How do I answer PTE Retell Lecture #734016?
Note the topic and three or four key words while the lecture plays. Start with the topic: “The lecture was about …”. The key points above cover 4 ideas from this question.
How do I get full marks on this Retell Lecture question?
Give the topic, the key points in order and the conclusion, in your own words and at a steady pace.
Can I practise #734016 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #734016 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.
Opens question #734016 in the RealPTE practice screen.
Retell Lecture format (Pearson)
| Prompt | Recording up to 90 seconds |
|---|---|
| Preparation | 10 seconds |
| Time to answer | 40 seconds |
| Skills assessed | Listening, Speaking |
| Scored on | Content; Pronunciation; Oral fluency |
How it is scored
- Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.
- Traits are scored by AI; a human expert also reviews Content before the score is final.
- You can take notes while you listen.
- If you stay silent for more than 3 seconds, the recording stops.
- You can record your response only once.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026.