PTE - Fill in the blanks for Practice

C1.1 The ………………….control of fire was the first and perhaps greatest of humanity’s steps towards a life-………………enhancing technology. To early man, fire was a ……………..divine gift randomly delivered in the form of lightning, forest fire or ……………….burning lava. Unable to make …………..flame for themselves, the earliest peoples probably stored fire by keeping slow burning ………….logs alight or by carrying ……………….charcoal in pots. How and where man learnt how to ………………produce flame at will is unknown. It was probably a secondary invention, ………………..accidentally made during tool-making operations with wood or stone. Studies of ………………primitive societies suggest that the earliest method of making fire was through friction.

Options::- flame, logs, produce, control, divine, enhancing, accidently, primitive, burning, produce.

Vocabulory for Line Graphs- PTE ACADEMIC

TIPS FOR PTE ACADEMIC GRAPHS/ PIE CHARTS/ TABLES

TIPS FOR GRAPHS/ PIE CHARTS/ TABLES :

1) Identify the inputs given in the graph. Check the inputs/ variables given in the X axis and Y axis. For example - You are sometimes given population, sales etc in the Y axis and years range in the X axis.

2) Check what the overall graph is about. It may be related to population density of different countries, sales in different companies etc. So you may start by saying - This line or bar graph illustrates/ gives information about ..................................

3) Sometimes there are too many lines in a single graph. Firstly check the highest point then the lowest point, check the similar patterns, trends ( increasing or decreasing or fluctuating etc ). For instance you can start by saying that the highest population amongst all the countries was recorded by USA which was around 50 millions in the year 2002 and the country with lowest population was France with a population of approximately .......................... . The two countries namely India and China has witnessed an almost similar trends in their population over the past 10 years. However, the population of India showed a dramatic increase after 2010 ..................................

4) You can use some connectors also to improve your speaking. You can use - However, It is interesting to see .............. , Although, Similarly, Overall, On the contrary.

5) Some terminologies that can be used for expressing the trends - Dramatic increase, Significant increase, Exponential increase, decreasing/ increasing trend, fluctuating trend, declined considerably, huge increase, rapid fall, etc.

6) You can also use - population of X was almost 3 times then Y country. The sales of company X was almost 1/3rd then the sales of company Y.

Summarize Written Text- PTE Academic

Concussions are brain injuries that occur when a person receives a blow to the head, face, or neck. Although most people who suffer a concussion experience initial bouts of dizziness, nausea, and drowsiness, these symptoms often disappear after a few days. The long-term effects of concussions, however, are less understood and far more severe. Recent studies suggest that people who suffer multiple concussions are at significant risk for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disorder that causes a variety of dangerous mental and emotional problems to arise weeks, months, or even years after the initial injury. These psychological problems can include depress ion, anxiety, memory loss, inability to concentrate, and aggression. In extreme cases, people suffering from CTE have even committed suicide or homicide. The majority of people who develop these issues are athletes who participate in popular high-impact sports, especially football. Although new sports regulations and improvements in helmet technology can help protect players, amateur leagues, the sports media, and fans all bear some of the responsibility for reducing the incidence of these devastating injuries.  

How to explain Graphs in PTE Academic? Check below the connectors which will help you get better score.

1.    The Pie Chart illustrates changes in the  .........

2.    The graph/ table shows/ indicates/ illustrates/ reveals/ represents/ elucidates/ depicts that ………

3.    It can be seen from the graph/ table that ………………

4.    As is illustrated by the graph/ table…………..

5.    Some Terms that are used for GRAPHS :-

FOR DECREASE/ FALL :- Dramatic fall, Gradual fall, Marked fall, Rapid fall, Moderate fall, Significant fall, Slight fall, Sharp fall, Sudden fall, Decreased at an astounding rate, Plummeted, decline/ dropped with slight fluctuations, Downward trend.  

FOR INCREASE :- Gradual Increase, Marked Increase, Moderate Increase, Sharp increase, Significant increase, Steady Increase,  Steep Increase, Reached at highest level, Improvement, Recovery, Recovered slightly or strongly, Upward trend.  

6.    Overall this represents a huge increase in the number of ...........

7.    The Bar Chart illustrates the number of .........

8.    The year 2011 saw the most dramatic developments ...

9.    There was also a significant growth in the number of ........

10.There was a dramatic increase in ........

11.Prices rose steadily…………

12.The 2 pie charts give information about ........

13.It is immediately obvious that there some things are significantly different between the two charts.

14.There has been a notable increase in .......

15.There are some similarities, however,..........

16.It is interesting to note that ........

17.The rate of decline of X appears to be slowed

18.There was also a fall in the number of ........

19.The X increased slightly in 2000 but it dropped again in 2002

20.The overall trend has been a positive one.

21.The overall sales trend is an upward trend.

22.Experienced a dramatic fall in numbers

23.Although the trend was downwards overall.

24.This figure is double that of X and three times that of Y

25.However this trend changes considerably in 2008

26.Sales figure rose significantly throughout this time

27.The figure began to rise more significantly in 2000

28.The vertical axis represents the X and the horizontal axis represents the Y

29.Overall the chart indicates that there were greater fluctuations .

30.In brief there were marked differences in ..............

31.From the graph it is generally obvious that ..............

32.The curve gradually increases to reach ........

33.This is followed by gradual decline in ...................

34.Then there is sharp rise in .................

35.In summer time the curve gradually decrease to reach its lower limit

36.There is a slight fall in ..................

37.There was dramatic rise in............

38.Market fluctuated considerably

39.After that however there was a gradual decline in ..........

40.This table clearly presents and compares ...........

41.In this analysis we will examine 3 pie charts ..........

42.The diagram provides an overview of ...............

43.The table show 2 sets of related information

44.The overall trend shows fluctuation with slight increased towards the end of the period.

45.The table gives the breakdown of ................

46.It is noticeable that ..........

47.A similar pattern can be seen in X

48.The given line graph illustrates information on the number of.........

49.In fact there is considerable fluctuation in the .............

50.Although there have been fluctuation in this trend .........

51.The most obvious trend in this graph is that .............

52.The most outstanding feature of the graph is that ...........

53.However for the next few years the sales declined steadily

54.Some areas remained relatively unchanged.

55.The most striking feature of the graph is …………

56.There was not a noticeable difference between ……….

57.Another outstanding fact is that ……………………..

58.There had been a considerable growth in the …………….

59.In 1998, however, the sales of company X marginally overtook the sales of company Y.

60.Aged 7 to 14 years registered the second highest figure of around ……………

61.To put in a nutshell, it is apparent that ……………

62.An astounding 98% of the population lived in X city.

63. It was closely followed by …………….

64.There was a steep decline in the sales till 2004 with slight fluctuations.

65.The sales of company X and Y were more or less at a parallel level.

66.Pizza was the most favorite food in the age bracket of 18-25 years.

67.Based on the statistics, it is estimated that ……………..

68.In conclusion, considerable variations can be seen in all age groups.

69.The most striking/ outstanding feature of the graph is that ………………….

70.The pie chart elucidates that ……………………….

71.A cursory glance at the graph is adequate enough to see that the Rap music is the most favorite genre of music among the youngsters and has a lion’s share of music lovers.

72.The sales of the company X were almost 3 times as compared to company Y sales in the year 2002.

73.The bar graph gives a clear picture of the ……………………………..

74.Overall there had been an increasing trend in …………………….

75.The sales plummeted from 30% to a marginal 5%.

76.A glance at the graph reveals that ……………………

77.After 2009, the rate started climbing at an even pace.

78.Both the ratios kept closer to each other during the most part.

79.Both the rates kept fluctuating throughout the period.

80.The line graph portrays an interesting study of the ………………………

81.Overall, it is apparent from the graph that ……………………………………

82.The multiple bar graph elucidates that …………………

83.It is evident from a quick glance at the graph that …………………..

84.Overall it had a “ lion’s share “ as compared to its counterparts. 

FILL IN THE BLANKS - READING TEST

1)  The word euthanasia is of Greek  BLANK 1 and literally means “a good death.” The American Heritage Dictionary BLANK 2  it as “the act of killing a person painlessly for reasons of mercy.” Such BLANK 3 can be done through active means, such as administering a BLANK 4 injection, or by passive means, such as  BLANK 5 medical care or food and water.

Options:- mythology, birth, killings, explain, poison, increasing, mild, withholding, origination, illustration, murder, copy, lethal, origin, slaughter, painful, stopping, deadly, closing.   

2) In recent years in the United States, there have been BLANK 1 cases of active euthanasia in the news. They usually involve the deliberate killing of  BLANK 2  or incapacitated persons by relatives or BLANK 3 who plead that they can no BLANK 4 bear to see their loved ones BLANK 5. Although such killings are a crime, the perpetrators are often dealt with BLANK 6 by our legal system, and the media usually BLANK 7 them as compassionate heroes who take personal risks to save another from unbearable suffering.

Options:- ill, doctors, suffer, strongly, reflects, lower, numerous, more, leniently, show, easily, little, friends, enjoy, strangers, plead, displays, mercilessly, portrays, safely, often, strong, longer, healthy.

Comment below with your response and I will provide you the answers. 

Free Summarize Texts for PTE Academic

1) Brain drain, which is the action of having highly skilled and educated people leaving their country to work abroad, has become one of the developing countries concern. Brain drain is also referred to as human capital flight. More and more third world science and technology educated people are heading for more prosperous countries seeking higher wages and better working conditions. This has of course serious consequences on the sending countries.

While many people believe that immigration is a personal choice that must be understood and respected, others look at the phenomenon from a different perspective. What makes those educated people leave their countries should be seriously considered and a distinction between push and pull factors must be made. The push factors include low wages and lack of satisfactory working and living conditions. Social unrest, political conflicts and wars may also be determining causes. The pull factors, however, include intellectual freedom and substantial funds for research.

Brain drain has negative impact on the sending countries economic prospects and competitiveness. It reduces the number of dynamic and creative people who can contribute to the development of their country. Likewise, with more entrepreneurs taking their investments abroad, developing countries are missing an opportunity of wealth creation. This has also negative consequences on tax revenue and employment.

Most of the measures taken so far have not had any success in alleviating the effects of brain drain. A more global view must take into consideration the provision of adequate working and living conditions in the sending countries. An other option should involve encouraging the expatriates to contribute their skill to the development of their countries without necessarily physically relocating.

2) Humor, the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement, affects how we perceive and respond to life. It enhances the quality of life and may relieve the body from so many health problems. In fact, humans are the only creatures on earth that are endowed with the ability to laugh.

The difference between humor and laughter is that humor is a perceptual process while laughter is a behavioral response. People of all ages and cultures respond to humor. The majority of people are able to experience humor, i.e., to be amused, to laugh or smile at something funny, and thus they are considered to have a sense of humor. The hypothetical person lacking a sense of humor would likely find the behavior induced by humor to be inexplicable, strange, or even irrational. Though ultimately decided by personal taste, the extent to which a person will find something humorous depends upon a host of variables, including geographical location, culture, maturity, level of education, intelligence and context.

Regular laughter sessions can have important effects on our health and well being. For instance, laughter is considered to be a stress buster and researchers found a direct link between laughter and healthy function of blood vessels. Laughter causes the dilatation of the inner lining of blood vessels, the endothelium, and increases blood flow. It also has been shown to lead to reductions in stress hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine. When laughing the brain also releases endorphins that can relieve some physical pain. Laughter also boosts the number of antibody-producing cells and enhances the effectiveness of T-cells, a type of cells that lead to a stronger immune system.

Since laughter does effect the body, mind and spirit the only thing you have to do to lead a happy life is LAUGH, as simple as that.