New PTE Speaking Module • Pearson Standard

PTE Summarize Group Discussion

Listen to a realistic multi-speaker conversation debating university policies, workplace decisions, and current social challenges. Prepare for 10 seconds, then speak an oral summary of up to 120 seconds capturing divergent arguments and final group consensus.

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University Campus Plastic Ban Policy

Official Pearson Instructions: You will hear three people discussing a topic. In 10 seconds after the discussion finishes, you must begin speaking. You have 120 secondsto summarize all speakers' viewpoints, contrasting arguments, and group consensus.

Summarize Group DiscussionEnvironment & Sustainability

Audio: 3 Speakers•Prep: 10s•Speak: Up to 120s

University Campus Plastic Ban Policy

Topic: Banning Single-Use Plastics on University Campus

Context & Scenario

Three university committee members are debating whether to enforce an immediate complete ban on single-use plastics across all campus cafeterias and shops.

Group Discussion Participants

Marcus

Sustainability Lead

Elena

Student Union Rep

Dr. Chen

Campus Operations Director

Step 1: Listen to Group Discussion

Listen to the three participants debate their views. You will have 10 seconds prep time before giving your oral summary.