PTE Core Writing Test 5
PTE Core Writing Test 5 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 5
What each passage, recording and prompt is about, in the order the tasks appear.
- Summarize Written Text: Circular economy and the take-make-dispose model; Sleep as an active biological process
- Write Email: Laptop arrived damaged
Sample questions from PTE Core Writing Test 5
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 purchased a laptop from an online electronics retailer, but it arrived with a cracked screen and a charger that does not work. Write an email to the retailer's customer service department describing the problem, explaining how it has affected you, and requesting a replacement or refund.
Your email is scored on content, form, grammar, vocabulary and spelling.
Summarise the passage in writing.
The concept of the circular economy has emerged as a compelling alternative to the traditional linear model of production and consumption, which follows a "take, make, dispose" pattern. In a linear economy, raw materials are extracted, transformed into products, and ultimately discarded as waste, placing enormous pressure on finite natural resources and generating significant environmental harm. By contrast, a circular economy is designed to keep materials and products in use for as long as possible, extracting maximum value before recovering and regenerating components at the end of each service life. This approach is built upon three guiding principles: designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in circulation, and regenerating natural systems.
Proponents argue that the circular model offers substantial economic as well as environmental benefits. Businesses that adopt circular practices, such as remanufacturing, repairing, and recycling, can reduce their dependence on volatile raw material markets and lower production costs over time. Some companies have begun leasing products rather than selling them outright, retaining ownership of materials so they can be reclaimed and reused. However, the transition is not without obstacles. Existing infrastructure, supply chains, and consumer habits are deeply rooted in the linear system, and shifting to circular models often requires significant upfront investment and coordination across industries. Furthermore, regulatory frameworks and pricing structures frequently fail to account for the long-term costs of waste and pollution, making linear production artificially cheap. Despite these challenges, a growing number of governments and corporations view the circular economy as essential to achieving sustainability goals, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and building resilience against resource scarcity in an increasingly constrained world.
Your summary is scored on content, form, grammar and vocabulary.
How hard is PTE Core Writing Test 5?
Compared with the other 7 PTE Core writing tests on PTEMock, PTE Core Writing Test 5 is about average. It ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize Written Text reading level | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Long words (3+ syllables) | 28% | 28% |
| Average passage to summarise | 268 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 1 is the next hardest. To warm up first, PTE Core Writing Test 3 is the next easiest.
How PTE Core Writing Test 5 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.