PTE Core Writing Test 3
PTE Core Writing Test 3 is a premium, timed set of 3 PTE Core writing tasks, scored on content, form, grammar, vocabulary and spelling against the official PTE criteria, with specific feedback on what would lift each response.
Unlock this test3 questions · 30 minThis is one of 8 PTE Core writing tests on PTEMock. For every writing task type explained, with tips, see PTE writing 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
| Summarize Written Text | 2 questions | expert scored |
| Write Email | 1 question | expert scored |
Topics in PTE Core Writing Test 3
What each passage, recording and prompt is about, in the order the tasks appear.
- Summarize Written Text: Urban green spaces and health research; Bioluminescence in living organisms
- Write Email: Laptop arrived damaged
Sample questions from PTE Core Writing Test 3
Two 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.
You recently ordered a laptop from an online electronics retailer, but the product arrived with a cracked screen and a missing power cable. Write an email to the retailer's customer service department explaining the problem and requesting a suitable resolution.
Your email is scored on content, form, grammar, vocabulary and spelling.
Summarise the passage in writing.
Urban green spaces, including parks, community gardens, and tree-lined streets, have long been valued for their aesthetic appeal, but recent research highlights their substantial contribution to public health. Studies conducted across several major cities indicate that residents living within close proximity to green spaces report lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression than those in densely built environments lacking access to nature. The mechanisms behind these benefits are varied. Exposure to natural settings encourages physical activity such as walking, jogging, and cycling, which improves cardiovascular health and reduces the risk of obesity. Moreover, vegetation helps to filter air pollutants and moderate urban temperatures, mitigating the so-called heat island effect that makes cities significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas.
Beyond physical wellbeing, green spaces foster social cohesion by providing communal areas where neighbours can gather, children can play, and community events can be held. This social interaction strengthens local networks and reduces feelings of isolation, which are increasingly common in modern urban life. However, the distribution of green spaces is frequently unequal, with wealthier neighbourhoods enjoying greater access than lower-income communities. Urban planners and policymakers are therefore being urged to prioritise equitable access to nature when designing new developments. Investments in green infrastructure, such as rooftop gardens, pocket parks, and restored waterways, are increasingly viewed not as luxuries but as essential components of sustainable and healthy cities. As global urbanisation accelerates, integrating nature into the urban fabric may prove crucial for safeguarding the physical and psychological wellbeing of future generations.
Your summary is scored on content, form, grammar and vocabulary.
How hard is PTE Core Writing Test 3?
Compared with the other 7 PTE Core writing tests on PTEMock, PTE Core Writing Test 3 is easier than average. It ranks 3rd of 8, where 1st is the easiest.
| Measure | This test | Average of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize Written Text reading level | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Long words (3+ syllables) | 27% | 28% |
| Average passage to summarise | 245 words | 266 words |
| Email task | Laptop arrived damaged |
How this is measured: Measured on the passages you summarise in Summarize Written Text. It compares the material itself, not how other candidates scored.
For a step up, PTE Core Writing Test 5 is the next hardest. To warm up first, PTE Core Writing Test 7 is the next easiest.
How PTE Core Writing Test 3 is scored
Its 2 Summarize Written Text and 1 Write Email responses are graded on content, form, grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Enter your email at the end and the report is emailed to you within minutes.