Writing section
Writing sections 3-6 contain a number of individually-timed items. Test takers are required to write two summaries and one essay OR three summaries and one essay OR two summaries and two essays.
Summarize written text:
In this section, you read a text (up to 300 words). You will be asked to summarize the text in one sentence and within 5 to 75 words. You will be given 10 minutes to complete the task.
Tips to summarize the written text:
Tips to summarize the written text:
- To summarize written, first skim text for the general topic, read the text thoroughly to understand the overall meaning and get the main ideas.
- Note the main idea and supporting ideas using key words (ignoring any unnecessary facts, description options).
- Then, type the main point of passage in the box and add the supporting details, and link together the ideas using comma and conjunction.
- Remember, your response must be one sentence only, between 5 and 75 words.
- If there are multiple paragraphs, the first paragraph will typically be an introduction to the topic, and will often include a brief description of what will be discussed. The last paragraph will typically close with a conclusion. Pay special attention to the introduction and the conclusion.
- Keep your summary to a maximum of 30-50 words. The response box has an indicator that will tell you how many words you have written. If you are getting close to your word limit, but still need to write more, edit your sentence to remove unnecessary words, especially adjectives and adverbs. These can often be omitted.
- Check your grammar, vocabulary. Does your sentence begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop?
Links for practicing summary writing:
Write an essay:
You will be given a topic ( an argumentative, description, narrative, problem & solution, cause & effect). You will be asked to write an essay on the given topic within 200 -300 words and 20 minutes to complete the task.
How to write an essay:
Some common topics in PTE:
1. Nowadays, the mass media including TV, radio and newspaper have become the essential part of our lives. What is your opinion?
2. The mass media including TV, Radio and newspaper influence our society and shape our opinions and characters. What is your opinion?
3. Information revolution has changed the way of mass communications and had some negative and positive effects on individual lives as well as on society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Communication has changed significantly in the last 10 years. Discuss pros and cons impacts
5. "Marketing strategy for big companies should be placed on offer and discounts, and in what ways this can impact on their reputation.
6. Some people think law changes our behaviour. Discuss.
7. Some people believe law changes human behaviour. Do you agree/disagree?
8. Pros and Cons of extreme/adventure sports.
9. In education system, assessment through formal written examination still valid?
10. The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education- Einstein. What does he mean by that? And do you think he is correct?
11. The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. Agree or Disagree?
12. "Value added by travel in Education Is travel a necessary component of education or not? Will scholar sitting at home have more knowledge than one who travels?
13. Travel to study is over rated; we have brilliant scholars who studied locally. Is travel really required for higher studies?
14. Large shopping malls are replacing small shops. Your opinion? Good or bad
15. Nowadays, people spend too much time at work to the extent that they hardly have time for their personal life. Discuss.
16. Do you think consumers should avoid over packaged products, or is it the responsibility of producers?
17. Many people think that regions affect successful person. What is your opinion about native region and accomplished person’s influence on the region he belongs to?
18. Roles of governments, companies and individuals to combat climate change
19. The environment we live in is in danger due to various problems. What are the underlying causes? Who is responsible to combat this? What measures?
20. It is usually foolish to get married before completing your studies and getting established in a good job? Do you agree or disagree".
21. Imitating celebrities in sports and movies good or bad?
22. Talk about pros/cons of this era as it is full of daily invention
23. Any recent invention that you think proved beneficial or detrimental to society
24. In the past 100 years, there have been many inventions such as antibiotics, airplanes and computers. What do you think is the most important of them? Why? Greatest invention in the last 100 years, medicine, science or technology?
25. What are the greatest inventions of the 20th century among medicine, aeroplane and computers, why?
26. Learning a new language at an early age is helpful for children. Is it more positive for their future aspect or have some adverse effects. Agree or disagree?
27. In under developed countries, tourism has disadvantages and can be said the opposite as well.
28. The space travel is fantastic these day and they are very fascinate towards its but there are many environmental problems in our planet we should resolve the problems or travel space and spend a lot of money.
29. “In a war of ideas, it is people who get killed”. Does a common man suffer from a group’s ideology? Express your opinion, and support the same with reasons and examples.
30. Company’s top-level authorities should get their employees in decision-making process. Discuss
How to write an essay:
- First, analyse the essay and understand the topic and task. What is the topic and what kind of topic- argumentative or only opinion.
- Make notes to present your position with example and evidence.
- Paragraph must be within 4-5 para. Introduction, Body para 1, Body para 2, and Conclusion.
- Word must be 200- 300, time limit only 20 minutes.
- After writing, take few minutes to check grammar, and spelling.
Write an introduction:
Not more than 4 sentences-
1. Background sentences- a general statement ( broad statement)
2. Detailed background- statement in details but more close to the topic (narrow statement)
3. Thesis - own opinion or take position
4. Outline- what we are going to do in the paragraph to support the thesis.
Supporting Paragraph 1:
1. Topic sentences- 1st reason, point (what)
2. Example- provide an example
3. Discussion- explain (how or why)
4. Conclude the body paragraph
Supporting Paragraph 2:
Other side point of view:
1. Topic sentences- 1st reason, point (what)
2. Example- provide an example
3. Discussion- explain (how or why)
4. Conclude the body paragraph
Conclusion:
Consists of 3 sentences:
1. Summary of the topic sentences
2. Restatement of thesis
3. Predict or recommendation based on the last sentences of introduction.
Some common topics in PTE:
1. Nowadays, the mass media including TV, radio and newspaper have become the essential part of our lives. What is your opinion?
2. The mass media including TV, Radio and newspaper influence our society and shape our opinions and characters. What is your opinion?
3. Information revolution has changed the way of mass communications and had some negative and positive effects on individual lives as well as on society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Communication has changed significantly in the last 10 years. Discuss pros and cons impacts
5. "Marketing strategy for big companies should be placed on offer and discounts, and in what ways this can impact on their reputation.
6. Some people think law changes our behaviour. Discuss.
7. Some people believe law changes human behaviour. Do you agree/disagree?
8. Pros and Cons of extreme/adventure sports.
9. In education system, assessment through formal written examination still valid?
10. The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education- Einstein. What does he mean by that? And do you think he is correct?
11. The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. Agree or Disagree?
12. "Value added by travel in Education Is travel a necessary component of education or not? Will scholar sitting at home have more knowledge than one who travels?
13. Travel to study is over rated; we have brilliant scholars who studied locally. Is travel really required for higher studies?
14. Large shopping malls are replacing small shops. Your opinion? Good or bad
15. Nowadays, people spend too much time at work to the extent that they hardly have time for their personal life. Discuss.
16. Do you think consumers should avoid over packaged products, or is it the responsibility of producers?
17. Many people think that regions affect successful person. What is your opinion about native region and accomplished person’s influence on the region he belongs to?
18. Roles of governments, companies and individuals to combat climate change
19. The environment we live in is in danger due to various problems. What are the underlying causes? Who is responsible to combat this? What measures?
20. It is usually foolish to get married before completing your studies and getting established in a good job? Do you agree or disagree".
21. Imitating celebrities in sports and movies good or bad?
22. Talk about pros/cons of this era as it is full of daily invention
23. Any recent invention that you think proved beneficial or detrimental to society
24. In the past 100 years, there have been many inventions such as antibiotics, airplanes and computers. What do you think is the most important of them? Why? Greatest invention in the last 100 years, medicine, science or technology?
25. What are the greatest inventions of the 20th century among medicine, aeroplane and computers, why?
26. Learning a new language at an early age is helpful for children. Is it more positive for their future aspect or have some adverse effects. Agree or disagree?
27. In under developed countries, tourism has disadvantages and can be said the opposite as well.
28. The space travel is fantastic these day and they are very fascinate towards its but there are many environmental problems in our planet we should resolve the problems or travel space and spend a lot of money.
29. “In a war of ideas, it is people who get killed”. Does a common man suffer from a group’s ideology? Express your opinion, and support the same with reasons and examples.
30. Company’s top-level authorities should get their employees in decision-making process. Discuss
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