PTE Core Summarize Written Text Practice

Read a passage, then summarise it in your own words. Practise with real-format questions and see your score after each answer.

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Summarize Written Text at a glance

Section: Part 1 — Speaking & Writing
Counts toward: Reading, Writing

Try one question

Question

Remote work has changed how many companies think about office space. Some businesses have reduced their leases and now rent shared spaces only when teams need to meet in person. Supporters say this saves money and gives staff more flexibility, while critics argue that new employees learn less when they rarely see experienced colleagues.

Sample answer

Remote work has led some companies to replace permanent offices with shared spaces, which supporters say saves money and adds flexibility, although critics worry that new employees learn less from experienced colleagues.

Covers both sides of the passage and paraphrases instead of copying whole phrases.

What the score looks at

Reading · content
Writing · content, form, grammar, vocabulary

Content

The key points of the passage, in your own words.

Form

Staying within the length and format the task sets.

Grammar

Accurate sentence structure.

Vocabulary

Words chosen correctly for the meaning.

Common mistakes

Copying long phrases straight from the passage.
Covering only the first half of the text.
Going outside the word limit the task gives you.

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