PTE Academic Listening Test

Time allowed: 30-43 minutes Total questions: 20

Instructions:

You will hear a number of different recordings.
You will hear each recording only once.
For some items, you can take notes in the notepad provided.

Part 1: Summarize Spoken Text

You will hear a short lecture. Write a summary of the lecture in 50-70 words.

Question 1

Audio: [Listen to the lecture about Climate Change Impacts]

Note: In a real test, an audio recording would play here. For this practice test, imagine a lecture about how climate change affects global weather patterns, including increased frequency of extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and impacts on agriculture.

Your Summary (50-70 words): {{ANSWER:1}}

Part 2: Multiple Choice, Choose Multiple Answers

Listen to the recording and answer the question by selecting all the correct responses. More than one response is correct.

Question 2

Audio: [Listen to a discussion about Renewable Energy]

Note: Imagine a recording discussing various renewable energy sources, their benefits, challenges, and future potential.

Question: According to the speaker, what are the advantages of renewable energy?

A. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions B. It is always cheaper than fossil fuels C. It can provide energy independence D. It never requires maintenance E. It creates new job opportunities

Part 3: Fill in the Blanks

You will hear a recording. Type the missing words in each blank.

Question 3-7

Audio: [Listen to a lecture about The History of Aviation]

The 3 {{ANSWER:3}} Brothers are credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane. Their first 4 {{ANSWER:4}} took place in 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The flight lasted only 5 {{ANSWER:5}} seconds and covered a distance of 120 feet. Despite this modest beginning, their achievement 6 {{ANSWER:6}} the foundation for modern aviation. Today, millions of people travel by air every day, making the world more 7 {{ANSWER:7}} than ever before.

Part 4: Highlight Correct Summary

Listen to the recording and select the paragraph that best summarizes the recording.

Question 8

Audio: [Listen to a talk about Urban Planning]

A Urban planning focuses solely on building new infrastructure and does not consider the environmental impact or community needs. Modern cities should prioritize car traffic over public transportation.

B Effective urban planning requires balancing economic development with environmental sustainability and community wellbeing. It involves creating accessible public spaces, efficient transportation systems, and affordable housing while preserving natural resources.

C Urban planning is only concerned with aesthetic design and making cities look attractive. Planners should focus exclusively on creating beautiful buildings without considering practical needs.

D The main goal of urban planning is to increase property values in wealthy neighborhoods while ignoring lower-income areas. Environmental concerns are secondary to economic growth.

Part 5: Multiple Choice, Choose Single Answer

Listen to the recording and answer the question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

Question 9

Audio: [Listen to a lecture about Ocean Conservation]

Question: What is the main point the speaker makes about ocean conservation?

A Oceans are too large to be affected by human activities B Individual actions cannot make a difference in ocean health C Protecting marine ecosystems requires coordinated global efforts D Ocean conservation is less important than other environmental issues

Part 6: Select Missing Word

Listen to the recording and select the correct word or phrase to complete the recording.

Question 10

Audio: [Listen to a discussion about Artificial Intelligence]

The recording ends: "...and that's why many experts believe AI will fundamentally transform {{ANSWER:10}}."

Options: A nothing at all B only the technology sector C society and the economy D just video games

Part 7: Highlight Incorrect Words

You will hear a recording. Below is a transcription of the recording. Some words in the transcription differ from what the speaker said. Identify and select the words that are different.

Question 11-15

Audio: [Listen to a passage about Space Exploration]

Transcription:

Space 11 {{ANSWER:11}} has captured human 12 {{ANSWER:12}} for centuries. The first successful 13 {{ANSWER:13}} of a satellite occurred in 1957 when the Soviet Union sent Sputnik into orbit. This achievement marked the 14 {{ANSWER:14}} of the Space Age and sparked a 15 {{ANSWER:15}} race between nations.

For each blank, enter the incorrect word shown in the text (not what you hear). Options for each: 11-(exploration/innovation), 12-(imagination/information), 13-(launch/lunch), 14-(beginning/ending), 15-(competitive/cooperative)

Part 8: Write from Dictation

Listen to the sentence and type exactly what you hear.

Question 16

Audio: "Climate change represents one of the most significant challenges facing humanity today."

Your answer: {{ANSWER:16}}

Question 17

Audio: "Effective communication skills are essential for success in both personal and professional life."

Your answer: {{ANSWER:17}}

Question 18

Audio: "The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs."

Your answer: {{ANSWER:18}}

Question 19

Audio: "Technological advancements have revolutionized the way we work and communicate."

Your answer: {{ANSWER:19}}

Question 20

Audio: "Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is important for overall wellbeing."

Your answer: {{ANSWER:20}}

PTE Academic Listening - Test 1