Write Essay · Part 1: Speaking & Writing
People are defined by environment
72 students marked "I sat this"Added 6 Jul 2021Question #076040
Write an essay.
Some people say that people are defined by the place where they grow up, but some argue that the environment only has little effect. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use a celebrity you know to support your opinion.
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Write Essay format (Pearson)
| Prompt | 2–3 sentences |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | 20 minutes |
| Skills assessed | Writing |
| Scored on | Content; Development, structure and coherence; Form; General linguistic range; Grammar usage and mechanics; Vocabulary range; Spelling |
How it is scored
- Full Form credit at 200–300 words; under 120 or over 380 words scores zero.
- A response that misses the topic scores zero on every trait.
- Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.
- Traits are scored by AI; a human expert also reviews Content, Development/Structure/Coherence and General Linguistic Range.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026.