Summarize Written Text · Part 1: Speaking & Writing

Africa’s Development

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Summarise the text in one sentence.

Africa is a continent with vast natural resources, and the resources are mainly unexploited. If the resources are exploited properly, it will … Thus, the generalization of negative image of Africa is unfair. Africa is not a homogeneous country. There are 50 countries in Africa. Hardworking Africans are struggling to address food, poverty and disease issues, but it requires international support. Africa is an attractive place for business but needs assistance. Africans are capable to identify their own needs, but requires concerted support from international organizations and communities. Wars are ongoing in many countries in Africa. Africa is a place rich in culture and diversity. It’s a heaven for tourist, archeologist, etc.

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Summarize Written Text format (Pearson)

PromptText up to 300 words
Time to answer10 minutes
Skills assessedReading, Writing
Scored onContent; Form; Grammar; Vocabulary

How it is scored

  • Write one sentence of 5–75 words; fewer than 5 or more than 75 words scores zero.
  • A response that misses the topic scores zero on every trait.

Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026.