PTE Core Writing Test 7
PTE Core Writing Test 7 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 7
What each passage, recording and prompt is about, in the order the tasks appear.
- Summarize Written Text: Circadian rhythms and physiological cycles; Urban green spaces and liveable cities
- Write Email: Wrong laptop model delivered
Sample questions from PTE Core Writing Test 7
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 online from an electronics retailer, but the package that arrived contained the wrong model. Write an email to the company's customer service department explaining the problem, describing the item you received, and stating what you would like them to do to resolve the issue.
Your email is scored on content, form, grammar, vocabulary and spelling.
Summarise the passage in writing.
The concept of circadian rhythms refers to the roughly 24-hour cycles that govern numerous physiological processes in living organisms, from sleep and wakefulness to hormone secretion and body temperature. These internal clocks are primarily synchronized by external cues, the most powerful of which is light. When light strikes specialized receptors in the retina, signals are transmitted to a small region of the brain known as the suprachiasmatic nucleus, which functions as the body's master timekeeper. This region coordinates a cascade of biological responses that prepare the body for the predictable rhythms of day and night.
Disruptions to circadian rhythms can carry significant consequences for health. Shift workers, frequent travellers crossing multiple time zones, and individuals exposed to artificial light late at night often experience a misalignment between their internal clocks and the external environment. Research has linked such chronic disruption to a range of conditions, including metabolic disorders, weakened immune function, mood disturbances, and impaired cognitive performance. The widespread use of electronic devices that emit blue light has intensified scientific interest in this area, as evening screen exposure can suppress the production of melatonin, a hormone essential for initiating sleep. Consequently, researchers increasingly advocate for greater public awareness of how lighting environments and daily routines affect long-term well-being. Understanding the mechanisms behind these biological clocks may ultimately inform interventions that help modern populations live in better harmony with their natural rhythms.
Your summary is scored on content, form, grammar and vocabulary.
How hard is PTE Core Writing Test 7?
Compared with the other 7 PTE Core writing tests on PTEMock, PTE Core Writing Test 7 is easier than average. It ranks 2nd of 8, where 1st is the easiest.
| Measure | This test | Average of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize Written Text reading level | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Long words (3+ syllables) | 28% | 28% |
| Average passage to summarise | 232 words | 266 words |
| Email task | Wrong laptop model delivered |
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 3 is the next hardest. To warm up first, PTE Core Writing Test 8 is the next easiest.
How PTE Core Writing Test 7 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.