Word, sentence, passage, and interactive reading tasks
Read and Select
Decide whether each displayed string is a real English word.
- Frequency
- 15–18 words
- Time
- 5 seconds each
- Scoring
- Right or wrong
Fill in the Blanks
Complete one unfinished word in a sentence by typing only the missing letters.
- Frequency
- 6–9 sentences
- Time
- 20 seconds each
- Scoring
- Right or wrong
Read and Complete
Restore missing letters across a passage using vocabulary, grammar, and context.
- Frequency
- 3–6 passages
- Time
- 3 minutes each
- Scoring
- Each unfinished word is evaluated
Interactive Reading
Complete sentences and a passage, highlight evidence, identify the main idea, and select a title in one connected set.
- Frequency
- 2 sets of 6 questions
- Time
- Shared 7- or 8-minute timer
- Scoring
- Mostly right or wrong; Highlight the Answer supports partial credit
Dictation and interactive conversation tasks
Listen and Type
Listen to a sentence and type what you hear. You may play the sentence up to three times.
- Frequency
- 6–9 sentences
- Time
- 1 minute each
- Scoring
- Response similarity with partial credit
Interactive Listening
Listen to a scenario, answer linked comprehension and response questions, then summarize the conversation.
- Frequency
- 2 sets of 8–10 questions
- Time
- Shared 6:30, then 75 seconds to summarize
- Scoring
- Partial credit, right or wrong, and writing criteria by stage
Photo, interactive, and extended writing tasks
Write About the Photo
Describe a photo in writing with relevant detail and clear language.
- Frequency
- 3 photos
- Time
- 1 minute each
- Scoring
- Writing criteria
Interactive Writing
Write an initial response, then answer a follow-up prompt that depends on the same topic.
- Frequency
- 1 set of 2 questions
- Time
- 30-second preparation; 5 minutes + 3 minutes
- Scoring
- Both responses assessed together
Writing Sample
Develop an extended written response that is shared with institutions receiving your result.
- Frequency
- 1
- Time
- 30-second preparation; 5 minutes
- Scoring
- Writing criteria
Photo, prepared, interactive, and extended speaking tasks
Speak About the Photo
Describe a photo aloud with relevant detail, organized language, and clear delivery.
- Frequency
- 1
- Time
- 20-second preparation; up to 90 seconds
- Scoring
- Speaking criteria
Read, Then Speak
Read a written prompt, prepare briefly, and give a spoken response.
- Frequency
- 1
- Time
- 20-second preparation; up to 90 seconds
- Scoring
- Speaking criteria
Interactive Speaking
Listen to one question at a time and respond through a multi-turn conversation.
- Frequency
- 1 set of 6–8 questions
- Time
- 35 seconds per answer
- Scoring
- Speaking criteria
Speaking Sample
Give an extended response. The official sample is captured as video and shared with institutions receiving your result.
- Frequency
- 1
- Time
- 30-second preparation; 3 minutes
- Scoring
- Speaking criteria
Counts and timing can change
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Task matrix rechecked September 1, 2026. This page describes task formats and original PrepEx practice paths; it does not reproduce official prompts or answers.