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PTE Core Part 2: Reading Practice Tests

10 PTE Core Part 2: Reading practice tests in the real format, timed like the exam, with answers when you finish. Part 2 of PTE Core, about 27-37 minutes: Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks (drop-down), Multiple Choice with multiple answers, Re-order Paragraphs, Reading Fill in the Blanks (drag and drop) and Multiple Choice with one answer, all on everyday and workplace texts such as notices, emails, job ads and guides. Marked instantly with partial credit.

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📖 Part 2: Reading

PTE Core Part 2: Reading Practice Test 1 with Answers

A free, interactive PTE Core Part 2: Reading practice test with answers, about 32 minutes.

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This PTE Core Practice Test 1 has 1 paper — Part 2: Reading. Choose a paper below to start; your browser will load the interactive version automatically.

Part 2: Reading

Part 1 — Reading & Writing: Fill in the blanks

Choose the best word for each gap from its drop-down list.

Part 2 — Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers

Read the text, then tick every option that answers the question correctly. More than one option is correct.

Part 3 — Re-order Paragraphs

The paragraphs on the left are jumbled. Move them into the right-hand panel in the order that makes a logical text.

Part 4 — Reading: Fill in the blanks

Some words are missing from the text. Drag a word from the box into each gap (or tap a word, then a gap). To take a word out again, drag or tap it back to the box.

Part 5 — Multiple Choice, Single Answer

Read the text, then choose the one option that answers the question correctly.

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PTE Core Part 2: Reading Practice Test 2 with Answers

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Part 2: Reading · about 32 min

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PTE Core Part 2: Reading Practice Test 3 with Answers

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PTE Core Part 2: Reading Practice Test 4 with Answers Pro

Public swimming poolsJob interviewsHome insurance basics

Part 2: Reading · about 32 min

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Part 2: Reading · about 32 min

PTE Core Part 2: Reading Practice Test 6 with Answers Pro

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Part 2: Reading · about 32 min

PTE Core Part 2: Reading Practice Test 7 with Answers Pro

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PTE Core Part 2: Reading Practice Test 8 with Answers Pro

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Part 2: Reading · about 32 min

PTE Core Part 2: Reading Practice Test 9 with Answers Pro

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Part 2: Reading · about 32 min

PTE Core Part 2: Reading Practice Test 10 with Answers Pro

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Part 2: Reading · about 32 min

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About the PTE Core Part 2: Reading paper

Part 2 of PTE Core, about 27-37 minutes: Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks (drop-down), Multiple Choice with multiple answers, Re-order Paragraphs, Reading Fill in the Blanks (drag and drop) and Multiple Choice with one answer, all on everyday and workplace texts such as notices, emails, job ads and guides. Marked instantly with partial credit.

How PTE Core is scored

PTE Core reports an overall score and four skill scores from 10 to 90, and IRCC converts each skill score to a CLB level. On 7ESL, Reading and Listening are marked instantly with the real partial-credit rules and a rough 10-90 practice estimate. Speaking and Writing come with model answers and scored sample emails, and Pro members can ask the AI examiner for a practice rating.

Other PTE Core papers

PTE Core Part 1: Speaking & Writing practice tests · PTE Core Part 3: Listening practice tests. Or sit a full PTE Core practice test.

7ESL practice material written in the public PTE Core format. 7ESL is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, Pearson or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). PTE and PTE Core are trademarks of Pearson Education Ltd. Practice scores and AI estimates are unofficial and for practice only, and cannot be used for any application.