Pearson Test of English General - Practice Test 2 - Written Test Level 3 Upper Intermediate

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Pearson Test of English General Practice Test 2 (Written Test) for Level 3 Upper Intermediate provides scoring guidance and a structured timetable for sections covering listening, listening and writing, reading, and writing. The document specifies time limits, answer-marking instructions (including leaving blanks where required), and total score calculation out of 75 points. It includes example questions and multiple test items for each section, plus instructions to use audio for listening tasks and guidance on spelling accuracy and completing notes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages32

Reading Time1 h 21 min

AccessFree to download

SECTION 1

Listening (questions 1-3)

SECTION 2

Listening (posters task and question 11)

SECTION 3

Radio discussion notes (questions 12-21)

SECTION 4

Reading (missing word/phrase questions 22-25)

Pearson Test of English General Practice Test 2: Written Test Level 3 Upper Intermediate July 2011 © Pearson Education Ltd 2011. All rights reserved, no part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior permission of Pearson Education Ltd. Please check the table below for the total time given to complete the written test at this level and score points available for each section. Please use the accompanying audio files for sections 1-3. Answer keys and transcripts are provided at the back of this document. | Sections | Skills | Score points | Level A1 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Listening | 10 | 1
hour
15
mins | 1
hour
35
mins | 1
hour
35
mins | 2
hours | 2
hours
30
mins | 2
hours
55
mins | | 2 | Listening
and
Writing | 10 | | | | | | | | 3 | Listening | 10 | | | | | | | | 4 | Reading | 5 | | | | | | | | 5 | Reading | 5 | | | | | | | | 6 | Reading | 8 | | | | | | | | 7 | Reading | 7 | | | | | | | | 8 | Writing | 10 | | | | | | | | 9 | Writing | 10 | | | | | | | The written test is scored out of 75 points in total at all levels. Please see the Guide to PTE General at this level for further information. Please note: The design of the practice tests is not identical to actual PTE General tests. SECTION 1 You will have 10 seconds to read each question and the corresponding options. Then listen to the recording. After the recording you will have 10 seconds to choose the correct option. Put a cross in the box next to the correct answer, as in the example. Example. The speakers are? A Tom’s work colleagues B Tom’s friends C X Tom’s parents 1. Who is he? A a weather forecaster B a radio broadcaster C a walking-trip organiser 2. Which aspect of the painting do they disagree about? A its quality B its age C its artist Leave blank Turn over | 3 3. What is the man doing? A B C persuading arguing describing | 4. What are the speakers talking about? A conserving rainwater supplies B changes to the climate
C controlling garden pests | | --- | | 5. What were the characters in the play doing? A arguing
B being serious
C getting married | 6. Why did Marcel Blanc supposedly resign as conductor? A He was in need of a long family holiday. B He disagreed with the orchestra’s sponsors. C Ill health had prevented him from staying. 4 Leave blank 7. What should rail passengers do? A call the telephone hotline B listen to further radio bulletins C check the website | 8. Who are the speakers? A colleagues B neighbours C shop assistants | | --- | | 9. What’s the woman’s opinion of space travel? A mixed
B dismissive
C positive | 10. How is the man feeling? A embarrassed B nervous C amused (10 marks) Leave blank Turn over | 5 You will hear a recording about posters. Listen to the whole recording once. Then you will hear the recording again with pauses for you to write down what you hear. Make sure you spell the words correctly. 11. 6 (10 marks) Leave blank SECTION 3 You will hear a radio discussion. First, read the notes below then listen and complete the notes with information from the discussion. You will hear the recording twice. | Example. The minister will reduce expenditure on public art . | | --- | | 12 The outcome of the projects’ review will be made available in .
13 The Angel of the North is the cost.
14 The Traffic Light Tree confused .
15 Public art was traditionally of famous people from the area.
16 Additional money is spent on public art because of .

| Leave blank Turn over | 7 SECTION 3 CONTINUED | Example. Post-it notes are particularly useful in offices . | | | --- | --- | | 17 Dr Spencer Silver invented the very weak glue by
| . | | | | | 18 Dr Silver a

FAQs

How is the written test scored at Level 3?

The written test is scored out of 75 points in total at all levels. The document also references score points available for each section.

What should test-takers do in Section 1 after listening?

Test-takers read each question and options, listen to the recording, and then have 10 seconds to choose the correct option. They should mark the correct answer with a cross in the box.

What are the instructions for Section 3 note completion?

Test-takers read the notes first, then listen to the radio discussion and complete the notes using information from the discussion. The recording is played twice, and answers must be filled into the blanks.

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