PTE Core Speaking Test 4
PTE Core Speaking Test 4 is a premium, timed set of 30 PTE Core speaking tasks, 2 of them extra PTE Academic tasks, recorded in your browser and scored for pronunciation, fluency and emphasis, with a list of the sounds and words to drill afterwards.
Unlock this test30 questions · 35 minThis is one of 8 PTE Core speaking tests on PTEMock. For every speaking task type explained, with tips, see PTE speaking 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
| Repeat Sentence | 11 questions | expert scored |
| Read Aloud | 6 questions | expert scored |
| Answer Short Question | 5 questions | expert scored |
| Describe Image | 4 questions | expert scored |
| Summarize Group Discussion (PTE Academic task) | 2 questions | expert scored |
| Respond to a Situation | 2 questions | expert scored |
Topics in PTE Core Speaking Test 4
What each passage, recording and prompt is about, in the order the tasks appear.
- Read Aloud: Coral reefs' biodiversity and coastal protection; Industrial Revolution and urbanisation; Artificial intelligence in healthcare; Volcanic eruptions and global climate; Urban green spaces and wellbeing; Printing press and the spread of literacy
- Describe Image: Average Weekly Study Hours by Academic Year; Global Renewable Energy Capacity (Gigawatts), 2015-2021; Distribution of Household Water Usage; Number of Visitors to the City Museum by Season
- Summarize Group Discussion (PTE Academic task): Permanent online lecture recordings; Plant-based campus cafeteria menu
- Respond to a Situation: Apologising for a coffee-stained textbook; Medical appointment clashes with group meeting
Sample questions from PTE Core Speaking Test 4
Three questions taken from this test, so you can see its level before you start. Nothing is scored here; in the test every response is scored with feedback.
Read the text aloud as naturally as you can.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into healthcare systems worldwide. Machine learning algorithms can analyse medical images, predict disease progression, and assist physicians in making faster diagnoses. Although these tools offer remarkable accuracy, experts caution that human oversight remains essential, ensuring that ethical considerations and patient welfare are never overlooked in pursuit of technological efficiency.
In the test you record this, and it is scored for pronunciation, oral fluency and content.
Average Weekly Study Hours by Academic Year
| First Year | 18 |
| Second Year | 22 |
| Third Year | 27 |
| Fourth Year | 31 |
| Postgraduate | 36 |
In the test this is shown as a bar chart. You describe it aloud, and it is scored for content, pronunciation and oral fluency.
The situation
A group project meeting was scheduled for this afternoon, but you have a sudden medical appointment and cannot attend. Explain the situation to your team and suggest how you can still contribute.
In the test you hear and read the situation, then record your reply. It is scored on how well the reply suits the situation, plus pronunciation and oral fluency.
How hard is PTE Core Speaking Test 4?
Compared with the other 7 PTE Core speaking tests on PTEMock, PTE Core Speaking Test 4 is harder than average. It ranks 8th of 8, where 1st is the easiest.
| Measure | This test | Average of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Read Aloud reading level | 16.2 | 14.4 |
| Long words in Read Aloud | 30% | 26% |
| Repeat Sentence length | 10.5 words | 10.6 words |
| Describe Image charts | 2 bar, 1 line, 1 pie |
How this is measured: Measured on this test's Read Aloud passages and Repeat Sentence prompts. It compares the material itself, not how other candidates scored.
To warm up first, PTE Core Speaking Test 1 is the next easiest.
How PTE Core Speaking Test 4 is scored
This test's 6 Read Aloud, 11 Repeat Sentence, 4 Describe Image, 2 Summarize Group Discussion (PTE Academic task) and 2 Respond to a Situation answers are scored from your recording: an acoustic engine measures pronunciation, oral fluency and prosody (emphasis), and content is checked against the official PTE criteria. Answer Short Question is marked right or wrong. Enter your email at the end and the report, with a word-level pronunciation heatmap and a targeted practice list, is emailed to you within minutes.