• PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English language test aimed at non-native English speakers wanting to study abroad.

 

• It tests Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

 

• Questions often test 2 skills together, such as listening and reading or reading and speaking.

 

• The whole test is done in a single session, lasting 3 hours and is taken sitting at a computer in a secure test environment.

 

• The speaking part of the exam is done at the computer.

 

• Your voice is recorded and sent for marking.

 

• One advantage of this test is that you get your results very quickly; in about 5 days.

 

• This is a relatively new test and it is not yet available in every country.

 

• The cost varies by country but is in the range of $150-$210.

 

• PTE Academic is a multi-level test, like IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC.

 

 

• Formerly The London Test of English, these are designed to reward positive achievement in English language learning.

 

• The tests consist of two parts: a written paper and an interview. 

 

• There are six levels of the General test:

 

 

		Writing	Interview
A1	Level A1	75 mins	5 mins
A2	Level 1	95 mins	5 mins
B1	Level 2	95 mins	7 mins
B2	Level 3	120 mins	7 mins
C1	Level 4	150 mins	8 mins
C2	Level 5	175 mins	8 mins

 

• Recognition

Levels 4 and 5 are recognised for admission to UK universities and by many international companies.

 

• How do the PTE General tests compare to other exams?

 

• Where do I take the test?

 

At a test center in your country.

 

When can I take a PTE General test?

 

• May, June, August, November, December.

 

• How much does it cost?

The test fees are set by each center.These tests are reasonably priced. The higher level tests are more expensive than the lower level ones.
Expect to pay £50 for level A1 and £100 for level 5.

 

 

 

 

 

LISTENING:

 

 

 

In this part of the test, you have to listen to a conversation and answer ten multiple-choice questions.

 

You are studying at a language school in Britain. Your teacher has asked two students in the class to talk about their city, Beijing. She has recorded their discussion. You will listen to Lee and Amy discussing Beijing.

 

Listen to their conversation and answer questions. You should listen to the audio twice.

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1  

Amy thinks that the roads in Beijing are:

 

 Unsafe for cyclists
 Very wide
 Very bad
 Less busy than in the past

 

2  

Lee advises people to:

 

 Slow down on bicycles
 Use cycle paths
 Not cycle too much
 Cycle on the motorways

 

3  

The number of people who own bicycles in Beijing is:

 

 A quarter of a million
 3 million
 9 million
 12 million

 

4  

Bikes in Beijing are:

 

 Difficult to buy
 Cheap to buy
 Easy to rent
 Expensive to rent

 

5  

Lee and Amy agree that Beijing is:

 

 Beautiful and historical
 Beautiful but does not have any character
 Not beautiful but has character
 Beautiful and modern

 

6  

What Amy says about old and new buildings in Beijing is that:

 

 They are mixed together in the city
 The old buildings are hidden by the new buildings
 They are found in separate parts of the city
 The majority of buildings are new

 

7  

What Lee dislikes about shopping in Beijing is:

 

 Boring shops
 Shopping malls
 Prices
 Arguing with shopkeepers

 

8  

There is a big variety of food available in Beijing because:

 

 It is the capital city and there are a lot of restaurants
 The food markets are cheap and are very good
 A lot of foreign people live there
 The city attracts people from every region of China

 

9  

Lee likes Ghost Street because:

 

 It has the greatest variety of restaurants
 The restaurants serve international food
 The restaurants serve traditional food
 It has the cheapest restaurants in Beijing

 

10  

The last time Amy went out for dinner she:

 Went with Lee
 Ate in the food market
 Drank snake wine
 Didn’t enjoy the food