PTE Core Reading Test 5
PTE Core Reading Test 5 is a premium, timed set of 15 PTE Core reading questions across every reading task type. It is scored the moment you finish, and the review shows your answer next to the correct one for every item.
Unlock this test15 questions · 30 minThis is one of 8 PTE Core reading tests on PTEMock. For every reading task type explained, with tips, see PTE reading practice. All 40 Core tests, with the official format, are on the PTE Core practice test page, and the PTE Core score chart shows the CLB level each skill score converts to.
What's in this test
| Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks | 5 questions | Instant |
| Reading: Fill in the Blanks | 4 questions | Instant |
| Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers | 2 questions | Instant |
| Re-order Paragraphs | 2 questions | Instant |
| Multiple Choice, Single Answer | 2 questions | Instant |
Topics in PTE Core Reading Test 5
What each passage, recording and prompt is about, in the order the tasks appear.
- Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks: Green spaces and public health; Printing press; Coral stress and loss of colour; Remote work blurring work-life boundaries; Bird migration navigation
- Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers: Circular economy; Dream theories
- Re-order Paragraphs: Fleming's discovery of penicillin; Channel Tunnel's history
- Reading: Fill in the Blanks: Volcano formation and fertile soil; Effective communication skills; Brain's energy consumption; Museums
- Multiple Choice, Single Answer: Pollinators; Venice
A sample question from PTE Core Reading Test 5
One question taken from this test, so you can see its level before you start. Answers are not shown here; your review shows them when you finish.
The decline of bee populations has become a pressing concern for scientists and farmers alike. Bees are among the world's most important pollinators, transferring pollen between flowers and enabling many plants to reproduce. A significant proportion of the crops that humans rely on for food depend, at least in part, on this service. Without adequate pollination, yields of fruits, vegetables, and nuts would fall sharply, with serious consequences for both food security and the economy. Researchers have identified several factors contributing to the decline. The widespread use of certain pesticides has been linked to weakened immune systems and impaired navigation in bees, making it harder for them to return to their hives. Habitat loss, driven by intensive agriculture and urban expansion, has reduced the variety of flowering plants available, depriving bees of diverse sources of nutrition. In addition, parasites and diseases have spread rapidly through weakened colonies. Climate change further complicates the situation by altering the timing of flowering seasons, sometimes leaving bees without food when they emerge. Conservationists argue that addressing the problem requires coordinated action. Reducing pesticide use, planting wildflower meadows, and protecting natural habitats can all help bee populations recover. Some farmers have begun adopting these measures, recognising that healthy pollinators are essential to their own livelihoods. Public awareness has also grown, with urban gardeners increasingly planting bee-friendly flowers. While the challenges remain significant, experts believe that with sustained effort, the trend can be reversed before irreversible damage is done.
According to the passage, what is one reason bees struggle to return to their hives?
- A.Certain pesticides impair their navigation abilities.
- B.Urban gardeners plant too many flowers.
- C.Their hives are deliberately relocated by farmers.
- D.Flowering seasons last longer than usual.
The correct answer is shown in your review when you finish the test.
How hard is PTE Core Reading Test 5?
Compared with the other 7 PTE Core reading tests on PTEMock, PTE Core Reading Test 5 is about average. It ranks 7th of 8, where 1st is the easiest, but the 8 are close together on these measures, so it sits near the group average.
| Measure | This test | Average of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Reading level (Flesch-Kincaid grade) | 12.8 | 12.7 |
| Long words (3+ syllables) | 22% | 22% |
| Average passage length | 110 words | 108 words |
| Total text to read | 1,655 words |
How this is measured: Reading level is the Flesch-Kincaid grade of this test's own passages; long words have three or more syllables. It compares the material itself, not how other candidates scored.
For a step up, PTE Core Reading Test 7 is the next hardest. To warm up first, PTE Core Reading Test 2 is the next easiest.
How PTE Core Reading Test 5 is scored
Reading questions are scored instantly and objectively the moment you finish, no waiting and no email required. You get your band score plus a per-question breakdown showing exactly which items you missed and why.