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PTE Writing: Essay (Practice with Answers)

PTE Essay is a writing task in the PTE exam. The worked examples below come straight from our practice bank: the full task, the correct answers, and a teacher-reviewed explanation of why each answer is right.

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Example 01 PTE Essay

You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organize your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200-300 words.

Passage · Stimulus

Imagine you are an international student studying in a new country. What are some benefits of being an international student? Use examples to explain why it is a great experience.

Imagine you are an international student studying in a new country. What are some benefits of being an international student? Use examples to explain why it is a great experience.
Example 02 PTE Essay

You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organize your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200-300 words.

Passage · Stimulus

Why is Earth important to us? What are some ways we can take care of the Earth? Use examples to explain why taking care of the Earth is crucial.

Why is Earth important to us? What are some ways we can take care of the Earth? Use examples to explain why taking care of the Earth is crucial.
Example 03 PTE Essay

You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organize your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200-300 words.

Passage · Stimulus

Imagine you are an international student studying in a new country. What are some challenges you might face? Use examples to explain how you can overcome these challenges.

Imagine you are an international student studying in a new country. What are some challenges you might face? Use examples to explain how you can overcome these challenges.

Strategy · how to approach PTE Essay

  1. Read the task instructions carefully; formats that look similar often score differently.
  2. Answer everything: blank responses earn zero in every scoring model.
  3. Review your mistakes against the explanation, not just the answer key. The reasoning is what transfers to the exam.
  4. Practise under timed conditions; pacing is a trained skill, not a personality trait.

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