QUANTUM PTE CAPSULE

What is PTE?
PTE stands for Pearson Test of English, which is a computerized English proficiency test, accepted by the DHA
and all the universities of Australia and New Zealand. This test has many unique advantages such as: -
• Artificial Intelligence – This basically means that there is no human involvement, when it comes to the assessment of
the test-takers’ English proficiency. The exam is checked by the algorithm which mimics the human marking.

• Unbiased Scoring – As there is no human involvement and the test is assessed by the AI, there is no chance
of biasness and it gives the true picture of the English skills of the examinee.

• Flexible Testing and Fast Results – The test dates are easily available in almost all the countries and the
declaration of results for 90% of the students takes place within 24 hours. The maximum timespan for declaring the
result is 5 business days.

Hopefully, this has given you a broad idea of the PTE Academic exam and what is within it. If you want to achieve
the highest possible marks on your PTE exam, enrol in our PTE Preparation Course. As an informed EnglishWise
student, you will have an upper hand over the others.

PTE Test Format

Part 1: Speaking and Writing
Part 1 of the Pearson Test of English tests you on your Speaking and Writing skills which broadly range from 77
minutes to 93 minutes in time. You must manage your time well if you want to score well in your PTE. To achieve
great results, you should be able to present your English-speaking skills in an academic environment with accuracy
in spellings and grammar.

Part 2: Reading
The Reading part comes with a skill test of your Reading ability. This will take about 32-41 minutes of the entire
paper and is often given preference after the first section. Re-ordering, multiple choice questions and filling in the
blanks are some of the several question types used in this section which test your response to the varied usage of
the English language.

Part 3: Listening
Primarily based on video and audio clips, the third section lasts for about 45 to 57 minutes on an average. In
this section, you will have to listen to the audio/visual recording and respond to some different question types.

www.quantumleap.edu.np PAGE 2
THINGS TO KNOW IN YOUR FIRST
DAY OF STRATEGY CLASS

1. Please arrive on time (5 minutes

early)
2. Please attend (1 – 2) classes of each
module
3. Before going to lab, do the following
things:
a) Memorise all the templates
(describe image, retell lecture,
summarise spoken text, essay)
b) Revise all the strategies
c) Revise all the timings
d) Revise all the important questions

THIS IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL

STUDENTS!!
www.quantumleap.edu.np
 STUDENT’S CHECKLIST

STEP 1: ISSUE YOUR ID CARD

STEP 2: ATTEND 2 CLASSES OF EACH MODULE

STEP 3: PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH TEMPLATES

STEP 4: GET CLASS TRACKER SIGNED BY TRAINER (MANDATORY)

STEP 5: GET LOGIN DETAILS FOR ENGLISHWISE ONLINE PORTAL

STEP 6: GIVE INITIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE LAB

STEP 7: FOLLOW YOUR STUDY PLAN AS MENTIONED IN YOUR LAB TRACKER

PLEASE TICK THE CLASSES ALREADY TAKEN:

SPEAKING (CLASS 1)
SPEAKING (CLASS 2)
DATE:
DATE:

LISTENING (CLASS 1) LISTENING (CLASS 2)

DATE: DATE:

READING (CLASS 1) READING (CLASS 2)

DATE: DATE:

WRITING (CLASS 1) WRITING (CLASS 2)

DATE: DATE:

TRAINER’S SIGN:
DATE:

www.quantumleap.edu.np
 SPEAKING – PATTERN OF
QUESTIONS

Read aloud 6 – 8 questions

Repeat sentences 10 – 12 questions

Describe image 6 – 8 questions

Retell lecture 2 – 4 questions

Answer short 10 – 12 questions

questions

SPEAKING IS THE BACKBONE OF

YOUR PTE TEST

www.quantumleap.edu.np
 1 - READ ALOUD

What is read aloud?

Read aloud is the first task in your PTE – Speaking test. It will
contain 6 – 8 questions, with an average of 7 questions. You need to
read a given paragraph within the time specified. It has transferable
score to Reading section of (30 – 34 points)

Timings?
Preparation time – 35 seconds (during which you practice)
Recording time – 40 seconds (during which you will speak into the
microphone)

Marking? 15 points

Read aloud = 15
points

FLUENCY 5 POINTS PRONONCIATION 5 CONTENT 5 POINTS

POINTS
REMAINS IN TRANSFERS TO
SPEAKING REMAINS IN READING (30 – 34
SPEAKING POINTS)

www.quantumleap.edu.np
Parameters to follow AT ALL TIMES:

1. Speed – it must be medium fast if you are aiming for 7 or 8 each

Or medium if you are aiming for 6 each or below

2. Tone – it must be flat

3. Voice – it must be smooth

4. Fluency – you must always run a straight line at 65 degrees

5. Clarity – open your mouth

6. Deep breath strategy – take a breath, hold it, and slowly release it
at your pre – decided pauses

www.quantumleap.edu.np
 2 - REPEAT SENTENCES

What is Repeat sentences?

Repeat sentences is the second task in your PTE – Speaking test. It
will contain 10 - 12 questions, with an average of 10 questions. You
need to listen to a recording of a sentence, and then repeat it into the
microphone within 3 seconds. It has transferable score to Listening
section of (30 points)

Timings?
Preparation time – None
Recording time – Speaking within 3 seconds of when the microphone
status changes to “RECORDING”. Check below:

Marking? 13 points

Read aloud = 13
points

FLUENCY 5 POINTS PRONONCIATION 5 CONTENT 3 POINTS

POINTS
REMAINS IN TRANSFERS TO
SPEAKING REMAINS IN LISTENING (30)
SPEAKING POINTS)

www.quantumleap.edu.np
Parameters to follow AT ALL TIMES:

1. Speed – it must be medium

2. Tone – it must be flat

3. Voice – it must be smooth

4. Fluency – you must always run a straight line at 65 degrees

5. Clarity – open your mouth

6. Deep breath strategy – take a breath, hold it, and slowly release it
at your pre – decided pauses

What is content in repeat sentences?

It is the percentage of words you repeat (try to keep it between
75 – 100 percent of the recording TO GET MAXIMUM
POINTS

DIVISION OF CONTENT:

PERCENT OF POINTS TOTAL POINTS

WORDS
75 – 100 PERCENT 3 POINTS 3/3
50 – 75 PERCENT 2 POINTS 2/3

25 - 50 PERCENT 1 POINT 1/3

LESS THAN 25 0 POINTS 0/3

PERCENT

www.quantumleap.edu.np
 3 - DESCRIBE IMAGE

What is Describe image?

Describe image is the third task in your PTE – Speaking test. It will
contain 6 - 8 questions, with an average of 6 questions. You need to
see to a picture, and then using the template and hack sentence, start
speaking. It does NOT have transferable score.

Timings?
Preparation time – 25 seconds
Recording time – Speaking within 3 seconds of when the microphone
status changes to “RECORDING”. Ideal time to speak- 36-39
seconds
Marking? 13 points

DESCRIBE IMAGE
= 15 points

FLUENCY 5 POINTS PRONONCIATION 5 CONTENT 5 POINTS

POINTS

REMAINS IN REMAINS IN REMAINS IN

SPEAKING SPEAKING SPEAKING
Parameters to follow AT ALL TIMES:

1. Speed – it must be medium

2. Tone – it must be flat

3. Voice – it must be smooth

4. Fluency – you must always run a straight line at 65 degrees

5. Clarity – open your mouth

6. Deep breath strategy – take a breath, hold it, and slowly release it
at your pre – decided pauses

What is content in describe image?

It is the words that you see written in the image (all the details
SUCH AS TOPIC NAME X AXIS, Y AXIS, EXTRA
INFORMATION)

Describe image template (UPDATED VERSION)

1. There is a picture in front of me.

2. I have got 40 seconds to speak about this picture.
3. Let me have a closer look at the picture.
4. After having a closer look, I can see different trends are
emerging in the picture.
5. From the image I can see 1, 2 and 3
6. From the image I can also see 4, 5 and 6
7. From the image I can also see 7, 8 and 9
8. From the image I can also see 10, 11 and 12
9. From the image I can also see 13, 14 and 15
10. Overall, this picture gives us a lot of information
(Emergency SENTENCE FOR ALL THE IMAGE) Extra lines
to make up the time – use if required
1. From the image I can see, different shapes colours sizes and
numbers
2. From the image I can see, different colours like black and
white and black is my favourite colour.
3. On the X axis, I can see this…… . . On the Y axis, I can see
this…………. (FOR GRAPHS)
4. On the right-hand side of the image, I can see
this……………. On the left-hand side of the image, I can see
this………………………. (FOR RANDOM IMAGES)
5. The first stage of the process is
this……………………………. The second stage of the process
is this……………………………… (FOR PROCESSES)

www.quantumleap.edu.np
 4 – RETELL LECTURE

What is Retell lecture?

Retell lecture is the fourth task in your PTE – Speaking test. It will
contain 2- 4 questions, with an average of 2 questions. You need to
listen to a recording of 1 – 2 minutes, and then using the template and
hack sentence, start speaking. It has a transferable score to
LISTENING MODULE (10-15 POINTS).

Timings?
Preparation time – 9 SECONDS AFTER THE LECTURE
Recording time – Speaking within 3 seconds of when the microphone
status changes to “RECORDING”.
Ideal time – 36-39 seconds

Marking? 15 points

RETELL LECTURE
= 15 points

FLUENCY 5 POINTS PRONONCIATION 5 CONTENT 5 POINTS

POINTS TRANSFERABLE
TO LISTENING
REMAINS IN REMAINS IN MODULE (10-15
SPEAKING SPEAKING POINTS)

www.quantumleap.edu.np
Parameters to follow AT ALL TIMES:

1. Speed – it must be medium

2. Tone – it must be flat

3. Voice – it must be smooth

4. Fluency – you must always run a straight line at 65 degrees

5. Clarity – open your mouth

6. Deep breath strategy – take a breath, hold it, and slowly release it at
your pre – decided pauses

www.quantumleap.edu.np
 What is content in RETELL LECTURE?
You must take 30 keywords from the recording that are
preferably NOUNS, ADVERBS, ADJECTIVES, VERBS. Try
avoiding grammar words. Check below how to make notes:

100 Merger
CEO’s
Areas Activities Mist

Effort Frequent Response

Information Integration 58

Percent IT Time

Understandable Issues Any

Key Effectively Clear

Getting Two both

Sales Marketing Business

Financial Management 49

www.quantumleap.edu.np
Retell Lecture Template and Strategy to follow
The lecture was about (topic name)

I can see (word 1) (word 2) and (word 3)

I can also see (word 4) (word 5) and (word 6)

I can also see (word 7) (word 8) and (word 9)

Moreover, I can also see (word 10) (word 11) and (word 12)

I can also see (word 13) (word 14) and (word 15)

I can also see (word 16) (word 17) and (word 18)

Furthermore, I can also see (word 19) (word 20) and (word 21)

I can also see (word 22) (word 23) and (word 24)

I can also see (word 25) (word 26) and (word 27)

I can also see (word 28) (word 29) and (word 30)

Overall, the lecture gives a lot of information. (MANDATORY SENTENCE)

TIPS TO REMEMBER

• Try to speak like a sentence (continuity of words)

• Take a note of 30 words and say it in the above format
• No sentence formation at all
• Go with natural pace and try to minimize pauses
• You must speak at least 25-30 keywords from the lecture in SEQUENCE.
 5 – ANSWER SHORT QUESTION

What is Answer short question?

Answer short question is the fifth task in your PTE – Speaking test. It
will contain 10 - 12 questions, with an average of 10 questions. You
need to listen to a recording which is a question, and then using your
common sense, answer in one or two words. It has a transferable
score to LISTENING MODULE (2 - 5 POINTS).

Timings?
Preparation time – NONE
Recording time – Speaking within 3 seconds of when the microphone
status changes to “RECORDING”.
Ideal time – just repeat in one or two words

Marking? 1 point

Things to keep in mind:

1. You will be getting 4 types of questions:

a) Common sense-based question
b) Knowledge based question
c) Optional based question
d) Picture based question

All you must do is answer in 1 or 2 words. If you do not know the

answer, just take a keyword from the question, and repeat that.
 PTE-NAATI-IELTS-OET

READING – PATTERN OF
QUESTIONS

Drop down FIB 5 – 6 questions

MCQ – multiple 2 – 3 questions

Reorder paragraph 2 – 3 questions

Drag drop FIB 4 – 5 questions

MCQ – single 2 – 3 questions

READING CARRIES AROUND 45

POINTS OUT OF 90!!

www.quantumleap.edu.np
 WHAT IS IMPORTANT?

Drop down FIB 5 – 6 questions

Reorder paragraph 2 – 3 questions

Drag drop FIB 4 – 5 questions

THIS CARRIES AROUND 45 POINTS

OUT OF 90!! HENCE IT IS VERY
IMPORTANT!

www.quantumleap.edu.np
 WHAT ARE TIME WASTERS?

MCQ – multiple 2 – 3 questions

MCQ – single 2 – 3 questions

THIS CARRIES 2 – 3 POINTS OUT OF

90!!

HENCE THIS IS A TIME WASTER – it

wastes time and wastes your points,
THEREBY CHOOSE “C

It has 70 percent chance of option “c”

www.quantumleap.edu.np
 1 – DROP DOWN – FILL IN THE BLANKS

What is Drop down – fill in the blanks? – EXTREMLY

IMPORTANT
Drop down- fill in the blanks is the first task in your PTE – Reading
test. It will contain 5 - 6 questions, with an average of 5 questions.
You need to read a given and choose the correct answer from the
drop-down option. It has 200 – 300 words in the passage.

Timings?
This is an overall timed module, which means you must spend no
more 2 – 3 minutes in each fill in the blank.

Marking? 40 points (20 POINTS GOES TO WRITING AND 20

POINTS IN READING)

DROP DOWN FILL IN THE

BLANKS

READING WRITING
20 POINTS 20 POINTS

www.quantumleap.edu.np
What is the strategy Drop down – fill in the blanks?

The strategy for drop down fill in the blanks is PREDICTION –

SYNYNOM METHOD.

Step 1 – Read the given passage carefully, understanding the meaning

will help you.

Step 2 – predict (guess) the answer in a particular blank using the

following:

a) Guessing 1 word
b) Guessing a phrase or logic
c) Guessing using collocation
d) Guessing using grammar word (weather it is a noun, verb,
adjective, adverb)

Step 3 – open the drop-down option, then according to your guess

find the closest synonym (synonyms means same meaning, different
words)

Step 4 – you can also eliminate options that make no sense according
to the meaning of the passage.

What is the skill to develop for this task?

1. Comprehension skills (read newspapers)

2. Vocabulary skills (learn 10 new words every day)
3. Basic grammar idea (know what a noun is, adjective, verb,
adverbs)
4. Read the collocation list on google.
 4 – DRAG AND DROP – FILL IN THE BLANKS

What is Drag drop – fill in the blanks? – EXTREMLY

IMPORTANT
Drag drop - fill in the blanks is the fourth task in your PTE – Reading
test. It will contain 4 – 5 questions, with an average of 4 questions.
You need to read a given paragraph and choose the correct answer
from the list of options given below. It has only 100 – 150 words in
the passage.

Timings?
This is an overall timed module, which means you must spend no
more 2 – 3 minutes in each fill in the blank.

Marking? 25 points (25 POINTS IN READING)

DRAG DROP FILL IN THE

BLANKS

READING No Marks Transferred

25 POINTS

www.quantumleap.edu.np
What is the strategy drag and drop – fill in the blanks?

The strategy for drag and drop fill in the blanks is PREDICTION –
SYNYNOM METHOD.

Step 1 – Read the given passage carefully, understanding the meaning

will help you.

Step 2 – predict (guess) the answer in a particular blank using the

following:

e) Guessing 1 word
f) Guessing a phrase or logic
g) Guessing using collocation
h) Guessing using grammar word (weather it is a noun, verb,
adjective, adverb)

Step 3 – now using your prediction (guess) you will find the closest
synonym (synonyms means same meaning, different words) from the
list of words below the passage.

What is the skill to develop for this task?

1. Comprehension skills (read newspapers)

2. Vocabulary skills (learn 10 new words every day)
3. Basic grammar idea (know what a noun is, adjective, verb,
adverbs)
4. Read the collocation list on google.
 3 – REORDER PARAGRAPHS

What is REORDER PARAGRAPHS? – less IMPORTANT

Reorder paragraphs is the third task in your PTE – Reading test. It

will contain 2 - 3 questions, with an average of 2 questions. You will
get 3 – 5 individual sentences which is in the incorrect order. Your
task is to rearrange them in the correct order (like jumbled sentences)

Timings?
This is an overall timed module, which means you must spend no
more 2-3 minutes in each question.

Marking? You are marked in pairs (8-12 POINTS IN READING)

Reorder Paragraph

READING
8-12 Points

www.quantumleap.edu.np
What is the strategy for reorder paragraphs?

The strategy for reorder paragraphs is try and make as many pairs as
possible. (PRIMARY GOAL IS TO MAKE PAIRS)

• Read the given sentences one by one

• Identify the paragraph that is the topic paragraph or main idea.
This probably goes first.
• In order to make pairs, find the nouns of the pronouns to score
some points
• Paragraphs that contain pronouns such as he, she, it, they, them
are probably referring to something mentioned in an earlier
paragraph. (NOUN-PRONOUN RULE)
• Note any paragraphs that begin with conjunctions such as
However, Nevertheless, But Also, Furthermore, and so on. Such
sentences (generally) cannot go first. (CONNECTER RULE)
• Look for any obvious clues to the logical order or chronology of
events, for example, sequencing words such as Firstly, secondly,
lastly, finally, next, then, after, and so on. (SEQUENCING
RULE)
• Sentences containing concluding words will be coming at the
end, most of the time. Keep a track of your time using the on-
screen timer. (CONCLUSION RULE)

www.quantumleap.edu.np
 SAMPLE REORDER PARAGRAPH –

1. Another way is to drink water

2. Water has key benefits towards building immunity
3. Consumption of fruits and vegetables should be regular
4. One way to build immunity is to increase the consumption of
fruits and vegetables

What is the topic sentence?

1. One way to build immunity is to increase the consumption of
fruits and vegetables (It happens to give an overall idea about
the sentences)
www.englishwise.com.au PAGE 14
PTE-NAATI-IELTS-OE

What are the pairs using the methods?

1. One way to build immunity is to increase the consumption of
fruits and vegetables
2. Consumption of fruits and vegetables should be regular

(the object of the previous sentence is matching the subject of

the next sentence)
ww.englishwise.com.au PAGE 1
PTE-NAATI-IELTS-OET

What are the next pairs using the methods?

1. Another way is to drink water

2. Water has key benefits towards building immunity

(these are pairs using relation method)

LISTENING – PATTERN OF
QUESTIONS
SECTION TASKS QUESTIONS
A 1. Summarise 2 – 3 (Individually
spoken text timed)
B 2. Multiple choice – 2 – 3 (Overall timed)
choose multiple
answers
3. Fill in the blanks 2–3
4. Highlight correct 2–3
summary
5. Multiple choice – 2–3
choose single
answers
6. Select missing 2–3
words
7. Highlight 2–3
incorrect words
8. Write from 3–4
dictation

www.quantumleap.edu.np
 WHAT IS IMPORTANT?

Summarise spoken 2 – 3 questions

text
Fill in the blanks 2 – 3 questions

Highlight incorrect 2 – 3 questions

words
Write from 3 – 4 questions
dictations

These 4 questions are HIGH SCORES!!

 WHAT ARE TIME WASTERS?

MCQ – multiple 2 – 3 questions

MCQ – single 2 – 3 questions

Highlight correct 2 – 3 questions

summary
Select missing 2 – 3 questions
words

THIS CARRIES 2 – 3 – 4 POINTS OUT

OF 90!!

HENCE THIS IS A TIME WASTER – it

wastes time and wastes your points,
THEREBY CHOOSE “C

It has 70 percent chance of option “c”

PAGE 19
 1. SUMMARISE SPOKEN TEXT

What is summarise spoken text – EXTREMLY IMPORTANT

Summarise spoken text - This is the first task in your PTE – Listening
test. It will contain 2 – 3 questions, with an average of 2 questions.
You need to listen to the recording and take notes. You will then be
given 10 minutes to write a short summary.

Timings?
This is an individual timed task, which means you will get 10 minutes
per question including the audio time.

Marking? 10 points per question

10 points for summarise

spoken text
Vocabulary 2 points Spelling 2 points

Content 2 points Grammar 2 points Form 2 points

www.quantumleap.edu.np

1.
2. Explanation of the Marking criteria?
3.

1. Content 2 points – You must make sure you alter the note
making according to 6 each or 7 – 8 each.

• For 8 each it will be short sentence method

• For 7 or 6 each it will be keyword method

2. Vocabulary 2 points – You must make sure you do use the

right words in the right context (Do not paraphrase)

3. Form 2 points – the official word limit is 50 – 70, you can

write around

• 65 - 70 words if you are aiming for 8 each using short

sentence method
• 60 – 70 words if you are aiming for 6 or 7 each using
keyword method

4. Grammar 2 points – stick to the following rules to make sure

grammar is right

• No short forms (couldn’t, wouldn’t – use full forms)

• Capital letters should be used at the start of a sentence and
in a proper noun
• No personal pronouns (I, me, he, she, him, his, himself,
herself, you, your, yourself, we, our, ourselves) – please use
the third person point of view

5. Spellings 2 points – use spellings you are aware of, do not take
a name of a person

6.
Template FOR 8 EACH!!

The speaker provides brief information about (topic name). First,

(insert short sentence 1, and short sentence 2). Secondly, (insert
short sentence 3, and short sentence 4). Thirdly, it can be
understood that (insert short sentence 5). In a nutshell, (insert
short sentence 6).

This is how you take notes

• Take 1 topic name and 6 short sentences
• A topic name consists of 1 or 2 words
• A short sentence consists of 3 – 5 words
• Make sure you combine two sentences with, and

1. Studying law (this is a topic name)

2. A lot of people study law
3. It is not necessary to read law
4. it is legitimate study
5. it is not a vocational subject
6. students are required to do training
7. studying law trains the student

SAMPLE SUMMARY FOR 8 EACH USING ABOVE NOTES

The speaker provides brief information about studying law. First,

a lot of people study law, and it is not necessary to read law.
Secondly, it is a legitimate study, and it is not vocational subject.
Thirdly, it can be understood that students are required to do
training. Overall, studying law trains the student.

www.quantumleap.edu.np
TEMPLATE FOR 6 or 7 EACH AND BELOW!!

A noteworthy point revealed discourse was about the (keyword 1,

keyword 2, and keyword 3). To elaborate further, there was some
information on the (keyword 1, keyword 2, and keyword 3). A
considerable amount of significance was laid on the (keyword 1,
keyword 2, and keyword 3). Additionally, a vital point was about
the (keyword 1, keyword 2, and keyword 3). Overall, the lecture
provides crucial details about the (keyword 1, keyword 2, and
keyword 3).

Keywords must be nouns or adjectives NOT VERBS!!

This is how you take notes for keyword method

• Take all keywords that are nouns or adjective with a noun

Law Professor University

Lawyer People Barristers

Solicitor’s Legitimate subject Academic study

Vocational subject Discipline Students

Additional training Answer law

PAGE 23

SAMPLE SUMMARY FOR 6 EACH USING ABOVE KEYWORDS

A noteworthy point revealed discourse was about the law,

professor, and university. To elaborate further, there was some
information on the lawyer, people, and the barristers. A
considerable amount of significance was laid on the solicitors,
legitimate subject, and academic study. Additionally, a vital point
was about the vocational subject, discipline, and students.
Overall, the lecture provides crucial details about the additional
training, answer, law.

www.quantumleap.edu.np
 2. FILL IN THE BLANKS

What is Fill in the blanks?

Fill in the blanks is the second task in your PTE – Listening test
section B. It will contain 2- 3 questions, with an average of 2
questions. You need to listen to a recording of 1 – 1.5 minutes, and
then start writing down the missing words in the blanks. It has a
transferable score to WRITING MODULE (8-12 POINTS).

Timings?
Preparation time – You will get 6 – 8 seconds before the recording
starts

Marking? 1 point per correct answer

Strategies?

➢ Make sure during your preparation time, you scan the words
before the blanks to stay alert when you listen to those words

➢ Make sure that if you are confused with any word ending with
“s” or “ed” you simply read the sentence associated with that
blank to find out if it is singular or plural

➢ When the recording starts, you follow the sentences using your
finger and write down the missing word in your book, then
transfer it to the computer

➢ Always scan for back to back blanks to be mentally prepared and

alert
 2. HIGHLIGHT INCORRECT WORDS

What is highlight incorrect words?

Highlight incorrect words is the sixth task in your PTE – Listening
test section B. It will contain 2- 3 questions, with an average of 2
questions. You need to listen to a recording of 1 – 1.5 minutes, it will
contain a passage below which will match the recording. Some words
will not match the recording, you need to highlight that word. It has
transferable score to READING MODULE (8-12 POINTS).

Timings?
Preparation time – You will get 6 – 8 seconds before the recording
starts

Marking? 1 point per answer be careful as it is having NEGATIVE

MARKING

Strategies?

➢ Make sure during your preparation time, you scan the first line to
stay alert and to avoid sudden starts.

➢ When the recording to starts to play, run your cursor along the
passage and when a word does not match the recording highlight
that word.

➢ Grammar words will never be incorrect, hence do not even be

confused

➢ Incorrect words are nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives

➢ The words will be spread out the passage, hence do not be
worried

➢ This task has negative marking hence make sure that when you
highlight a word, you are sure.

➢ There will be anywhere between 4 – 6 incorrect words in each

passage.
 3. WRITE FROM DICTATION

What is write from dictation?

Write from dictation is the seventh task in your PTE – Listening test
section B. It will contain 3 - 4 questions, with an average of 3
questions. You will listen to a recording (a sentence) and you must
write down exactly what you heard. It has transferable score to
WRITING MODULE (30 POINTS).

Timings?
Preparation time – It is an overall timed section

Marking? 30 – 40 marks

Marking criteria?

• Remember, you are being marked for the correct spellings

• Your answer must be the MIRROR IMAGE of the computer’s
recording.
 WRITING – PATTERN OF
QUESTIONS

Summarise written 2 – 3 questions

text
Essay 1 – 2 question

www.quantumleap.edu.np
 1. SUMMARISE WRITTEN TEXT

What is summarise written text?

Summarise written text is the first task in your PTE – Writing
test. It will contain 2- 3 questions, with an average of 2
questions. You need to read a passage, and summarise it is one
sentence covering the main points. It has a transferable score
to READING MODULE (8 - 12 POINTS).

Timings?
10 minutes per question

Marking? 7 point per question

Strategies?

➢ Step 1 – Read the entire passage (take around 2 minutes)

➢ Step 2 – Take one sentences that best introduces the topic

of the passage (take 2 minute)

➢ Step 3 – Take one sentence that is related to the

introduction sentence (take 1 minute)

➢ Step 4 – Take one sentence that best concludes the

previous two sentences (take 1 minute)

➢ Step 5 – Proofread all the sentences (take 3 minutes)

www.quantumleap.edu.np
Marking criteria? 7 point per question
www.englishwise.com.au

SUMMARISE WRITTEN
TEXT (7 POINTS)
Form 1 point

Content 2 points Vocabulary 2 points Grammar and spellings 2

points

AGE 33

Explanation of the Marking criteria?

1. Content – your ability to take 3 sentences which is talking

about the topic name and they must be related, then 2
points
2. Form – PTE officially asks you to write 5 – 75 words
(ideally you can write around 55 – 75 words)
3. Vocabulary – Make sure you follow the 5 rules of
vocabulary
• No short forms should be taken from the passage
(shouldn’t – should not)
• No symbols should be taken from the passage ($ - dollar,
& - and)
 • Do not paraphrase anything (take the same sentences)
• Do not use personal pronouns (I – one, an individual) (us –
everyone) (our – their)
• Do not take abbreviations
4. Grammar and spellings - this will be the easiest as you just
need to take the same sentences from the passage

Strategies – How to put it in a sentence?

Sentence 1, simple connector Sentence 2, complex connector,

Sentence 3.

List of connectors

1. And, but
2. Moreover, however, furthermore

www.quantumleap.edu.np
 2. Essay

What is essay?
Essay is the second task in your PTE – Writing test. It will
contain 1 - 2 questions, with an average of 2 questions. You
need to read the essay question, and once you have understood
the topic name and the type of the essay, you will have to write
an essay between 200 – 300 words. It has NO transferable
scores.

Timings?
20 minutes per question

Marking? 15 point per question

Tips to write the essay.

➢ Step 1 – Type the template only (7 - 8 minutes)

➢ Step 2 – Type the topic name once in the introduction, and

copy paste it 5 times (1 minute)

➢ Step 3 – Type only short and simple content (8 - 9

minutes)

➢ Step 4 – Proofread every word (2 - 3 minutes)

PTE-NAATI-IELTS-OET

www.quantumleap.edu.np
www.englishwise.com.au Marking criteria? 15 point per question

Linguistic range 2 points

Form 2 point
Structure 2
points
Structure 2 points

Content 3 points Vocabulary 2 points Grammar 2 points

www.englishwise.com.au
AGE 33

Explanation of the Marking criteria?

1. Content – The keyword about the topic and write only general
views
2. Form – PTE officially asks you to write 200-300 words (ideally
you can write around 250 plus words)
3. Grammar – Basic grammar, articles, and capitalisation errors
4. Vocabulary- Try to use simple words to convey your ideas
5. Linguistic range- Try not to repeat the same words except topic
name
6. Development/ structure/ coherence- must be 4-5 paragraphs
7. Spellings- try to remember all the spellings from the template
first and try to use simple words for which you know the
spellings in your content.

PAGE 37
Types of essays

1. Positive and negative essay – any keywords that contain

a. Do you agree or disagree?
b. To what extent do you agree or disagree
c. How far do you agree or disagree?
d. Discuss
e. Pros and cons
f. Benefits and limitations/drawbacks

2. Problems and solutions – any keywords that contain

a. Issues/concerns and measures/control

3. Causes and effects – any keywords that contain

b. reasons and results
 PTE-NAAT

Essay Template (includes all essay types)

More Negative points
One of the most conspicuous trends of today's world is the colossal upsurge in the TOPIC
NAME (PHRASE FORM). There is a widespread worry that this will only lead to a myriad of
concerns in the society. In my opinion, TOPIC NAME has more negative impacts than
positives in the society.

On the one hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant benefits of
TOPIC NAME is the POSITIVE POINT 1. For example, POSITIVE POINT EXAMPLE

On the other hand, there are several arguments in favor of my stance. One of the most
preponderant ones is that TOPIC NAME (DON’T REPEAT THE SAME TOPIC NAME, TRY TO
USE SYNONYM) has negative consequences for the community in various ways. Firstly,
NEGATIVE POINT 1 WITH EXAMPLE. According to "Times Magazine December 2019 edition",
the proportion has dropped/increased down from 30 per cent to 10 percent today. Secondly,
NEGATIVE POINT 2 WITH EXAMPLE.

Lastly, in my opinion, the government of Australia is taking a great initiative in educating its
citizens against the negative impact of TOPIC NAME. SOLUTION WITH EXAMPLE.

In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that despite having some
benefits, the drawbacks of TOPIC NAME in the society are indeed too dire to ignore.

More Positive points

One of the most conspicuous trends of today's world is the colossal upsurge in the TOPIC
NAME (PHRASE FORM). There is a widespread worry that this will only lead to a myriad of
concerns in the society. In my opinion, TOPIC NAME has more positive impacts than
negatives in the society.

On the one hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant drawbacks of
TOPIC NAME is the Negative POINT. For example, NEGATIVE POINT WITH EXAMPLE

On the other hand, there are certain arguments in favor of my stance. One of the most
preponderant one is that TOPIC NAME (DON’T REPEAT THE SAME TOPIC NAME, TRY TO
USE SYNONYM) has positive impacts for the community in various ways. Firstly, POSITIVE
POINT 1 WITH EXAMPLE. According to "Times Magazine December 2019 edition", the
proportion has dropped/increased down from 30 per cent to 10 percent today. Secondly,
POSITIVE POINT 2 WITH EXAMPLE.

www.quantumleap.edu.np
Lastly, in my opinion, the government of Australia is taking a great initiative in educating its
citizens against the negative impact of TOPIC NAME. SOLUTION WITH EXAMPLE. (TO
ADDRESS THE NEGATIVE POINT IN PARA 2- CRITICS)

In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that despite having some
drawbacks, the benefits of TOPIC NAME in the society are indeed too dire to ignore.

Problem & Solution

One of the most conspicuous trends of today's world is the colossal upsurge in
the TOPIC NAME (PHRASE FORM). There is a widespread worry that this will
only lead to a myriad of concerns in the society. In my opinion, PROBLEM has
several problems associated with it, however, I will be discussing the possible
solutions in the following essay.

On the one hand, critics may point out that the most significant problems of
TOPIC NAME are the PROBLEM POINT 1. For example, (You can also give more
problem points)

On the other hand, there are several solutions in favor of my stance. One of the
most preponderant one is that TOPIC NAME (DON’T REPEAT THE SAME TOPIC
NAME, TRY TO USE SYNONYM) has negative consequence for the community
in various ways. Firstly, SOLUTION POINT 1 WITH EXAMPLE. According to
"Times Magazine December 2019 edition", the proportion --------- has
dropped/increased down from 30 per cent to 10 percent today. Secondly,
SOLUTION POINT 2 WITH EXAMPLE.

In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that despite having
some problems, the solutions of TOPIC NAME in the society are indeed too dire
to ignore.

www.quantumleap.edu.np

PAGE 39
Tourism Is needed to improve the economy, but it also has some
drawbacks. Discuss?

Topic name – tourism

Type of essay – positive and negative

One of the most conspicuous trends of today's world is the colossal upsurge in
the tourism. There is a widespread worry that this will only lead to a myriad
of concerns in society. In my opinion, tourism has more negative impacts
than positives in the society.
On the one hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant
benefits of tourism is the improvement of the economy. For example, the
economy unlike in the past now has improved as the countries are
promoting tourism for growth.
On the other hand, there are a number in favour of my stance. One of the
most preponderant ones is that tourism has some negative consequences
for the community in various ways. Firstly, the local resources get depleted
because there are too many people to feed. According to, "Times magazine
December 2019 edition", the proportion of local resources has decreased
from 50 per cent to 5 per cent today. Secondly, there is a loss of local
culture because the local start imitating the tourists.
Lastly, in my opinion, the government of Australia is taking a great
initiative in educating its tourists on the impact of tourism. The
government is being encouraged to spend a significant portion of their time
in educating tourists about the laws and regulations of their country.
In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that despite
having some benefits, the drawbacks of tourism in the society are indeed
too dire to ignore.

www.quantumleap.edu.np
Smoking is injurious to health? What are the issues, provide
preventative measures?

Topic name – smoking

Type of essay – problems and solutions

One of the most conspicuous trends of today's world is the colossal upsurge in
the smoking. There is a widespread worry that this will only lead to a myriad
of concerns in society. In my opinion, smoking has more negative impacts
than positives in the society.
On the one hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant
problems of smoking is the increase in lung cancer. For example, the
people unlike in the past now have lung cancer as they are addicted to
smoking.
On the other hand, there are a number in favour of my stance. One of the
most preponderant ones is that controlling smoking has some solutions for
the community in various ways. Firstly, people can use nicotine patches
because it controls the urges. According to, "Times magazine December
2019 edition", the proportion of nicotine patches have increased from 50
per cent to 90 per cent today. Secondly, people should talk to their family
because they can help in quitting smoking.
Lastly, in my opinion, the government of Australia is taking a great
initiative in educating its people on the impact of smoking. The government
is being encouraged to spend a significant portion of their time in physical
exercises.
In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that despite
having some problems, the solutions of smoking in the society are indeed
too dire to ignore.

www.quantumleap.edu.np
Why should we drink water? What are the possible implications
for the human body?

Topic name – drinking water

Type of essay – causes and effects

One of the most conspicuous trends of today's world is the colossal upsurge in
drinking water. There is a widespread worry that this will only lead to a
myriad of concerns in society. In my opinion, drinking water has more
positive impacts than negatives in the society.
On the one hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant causes
of drinking water is the increase in the immunity. For example, the people
unlike in the past now have better immunity as water helps to fight
diseases.
On the other hand, there are a number in favour of my stance. One of the
most preponderant ones is that drinking water has some effects for the
community in various ways. Firstly, it helps in reducing impurity because
of its properties. According to, "Times magazine December 2019 edition",
the proportion of impurity have decreased from 50 percent to 40 percent
today. Secondly, it helps to lose weight because it supresses hunger.
Lastly, in my opinion, the government of Australia is taking a great
initiative in educating its people on the impact of drinking water. The
government is being encouraged to spend a significant portion of their time
in drinking water regularly.
In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that despite
having some causes, the effects of drinking water in the society are indeed
too dire to ignore.
hwise.com.au

www.quantumleap.edu.np