Summarize Group Discussion · Part 1: Speaking & Writing

Complaint in Library

Question #SGD7-005Added 12 Oct 2026In this week's predictions
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Summarise the group discussion.

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How to answer: structure and key points

How to answer

  1. Start with the topic of the discussion.
  2. Give each speaker's main view in turn, by name or role.
  3. Say how the views relate: where they agree, where they differ, and any outcome.
  4. Use your own words and keep going until the time runs out.

What each speaker says

Topic: Noise and drinks problems in the university library

  • Speaker 1: Complains the library has become noisy and suggests clearer quiet and talking zones with better promotion of rules.
  • Speaker 2: Staff cannot watch every area; talking is allowed in the computer area, security can be called, drinks are banned.
  • Speaker 3: The computer area is just as noisy from loud videos, and students spilling drinks leave lasting stains.

Where they end up: They agree rules need clearer promotion; students are urged to submit written complaints, and drinks are confirmed as not allowed.

These are key points and a structure written by RealPTE, not a script to memorise: say or write it in your own words.

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Questions about this question

How do I answer PTE Summarize Group Discussion #SGD7-005?

Start with the topic of the discussion. Give each speaker's main view in turn, by name or role. The key points above cover 3 ideas from this question.

How do I get full marks on this Summarize Group Discussion question?

Give the topic, each speaker's main view and how the views relate, in your own words.

Can I practise #SGD7-005 with scoring?

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Summarize Group Discussion format (Pearson)

PromptRecording up to 3 minutes
Preparation10 seconds
Time to answer2 minutes
Skills assessedListening, Speaking
Scored onContent; 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.
  • You can record your response only once.

Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026. New task dates: PTE Academic updates 2025.