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PTE Re-order Paragraphs practice: 12 texts with answers

Twelve real Reorder Paragraph items from the EdKnot bank: the jumbled paragraphs as they appear, with the correct order under each. One point for every pair of paragraphs placed in the right sequence.

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12 Re-order Paragraphs practice texts with answers

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  1. European Union Origins

    1. 1This period, however, also sees the emergence of a Cold War that divides the continent for more than 40 years.
    2. 2With the aim of ending the frequent and bloody conflicts that culminated in the Second World War, European politicians begin the process of building what we know today as the European Union.
    3. 3The European Coal and Steel Community, founded in 1951, is the first step in securing a lasting peace.
    4. 4In 1957, the Treaty of Rome establishes the European Economic Community (EEC) and a new era of ever-closer cooperation in Europe.
    Correct order
    1. With the aim of ending the frequent and bloody conflicts that culminated in the Second World War, European politicians begin the process of building what we know today as the European Union.
    2. The European Coal and Steel Community, founded in 1951, is the first step in securing a lasting peace.
    3. In 1957, the Treaty of Rome establishes the European Economic Community (EEC) and a new era of ever-closer cooperation in Europe.
    4. This period, however, also sees the emergence of a Cold War that divides the continent for more than 40 years.
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  2. Internet Daily Life Impact

    1. 1The internet has also opened up new opportunities for businesses to reach global markets and for individuals to connect with people from around the world.
    2. 2It has transformed industries, from retail and entertainment to education and healthcare.
    3. 3This innovation has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and access information.
    4. 4In just a few decades, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives.
    Correct order
    1. In just a few decades, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives.
    2. It has transformed industries, from retail and entertainment to education and healthcare.
    3. The internet has also opened up new opportunities for businesses to reach global markets and for individuals to connect with people from around the world.
    4. This innovation has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and access information.
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  3. Marine Diversity Study

    1. 1The results of this comprehensive analysis have been published in Science.
    2. 2They have spent the past three years crunching all the numbers they could lay their hands on.
    3. 3These ranged from the current UN Food and Agriculture Organization's database to information hundreds of years old, gleaned from kitchen records and archeology.
    4. 4In order to establish whether diversity matters in the sea as well as on land, 11 marine biologists, along with three economists, have joined forces.
    Correct order
    1. In order to establish whether diversity matters in the sea as well as on land, 11 marine biologists, along with three economists, have joined forces.
    2. They have spent the past three years crunching all the numbers they could lay their hands on.
    3. These ranged from the current UN Food and Agriculture Organization's database to information hundreds of years old, gleaned from kitchen records and archeology.
    4. The results of this comprehensive analysis have been published in Science.
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  4. Manager Motivation Challenges

    1. 1In order to do this , the manager should be able to motivate its employees.
    2. 2The job of a manager in the workplace is to get things done through the employees.
    3. 3However, this easier said than done.
    4. 4Motivation practice and theory are difficult, complex subjects touching on several disciplines .
    Correct order
    1. The job of a manager in the workplace is to get things done through the employees.
    2. In order to do this , the manager should be able to motivate its employees.
    3. However, this easier said than done.
    4. Motivation practice and theory are difficult, complex subjects touching on several disciplines .
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  5. Dreams Reflect Waking Concerns

    1. 1For example, psychologist Gayle Delaney told of a woman who dreamed she was swimming underwater.
    2. 2One explanation of dreams holds that they reflect the ongoing conscious preoccupations of waking life, such as concerns over health.
    3. 3To Delaney, the message was obvious: the woman was "drowning' under the responsibilities of child care, and her husband wasn't "getting the picture".
    4. 4The woman's eight-year-old son was on her back, his head above water. Her husuband was supposed to take pictures, but wasn't, and she was starting to feel she was going to drown.
    5. 5In this approach to dreaming, the symbols in a dream do not disguise its true meaning; they convey it.
    Correct order
    1. One explanation of dreams holds that they reflect the ongoing conscious preoccupations of waking life, such as concerns over health.
    2. For example, psychologist Gayle Delaney told of a woman who dreamed she was swimming underwater.
    3. The woman's eight-year-old son was on her back, his head above water. Her husuband was supposed to take pictures, but wasn't, and she was starting to feel she was going to drown.
    4. To Delaney, the message was obvious: the woman was "drowning' under the responsibilities of child care, and her husband wasn't "getting the picture".
    5. In this approach to dreaming, the symbols in a dream do not disguise its true meaning; they convey it.
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  6. Whale Oil To Petroleum Shift

    1. 1This shift was driven largely by the discovery of large oil fields in the Middle East during the early 20th century.
    2. 2Before the widespread use of petroleum, whale oil was the primary source of fuel for lamps and lubrication.
    3. 3Today, petroleum remains a dominant energy source, though renewable alternatives are gaining ground.
    4. 4Whaling fleets from Europe and America hunted extensively, leading to a sharp decline in whale populations.
    5. 5As petroleum became cheaper and more abundant, the whaling industry gradually collapsed.
    Correct order
    1. Before the widespread use of petroleum, whale oil was the primary source of fuel for lamps and lubrication.
    2. Whaling fleets from Europe and America hunted extensively, leading to a sharp decline in whale populations.
    3. This shift was driven largely by the discovery of large oil fields in the Middle East during the early 20th century.
    4. As petroleum became cheaper and more abundant, the whaling industry gradually collapsed.
    5. Today, petroleum remains a dominant energy source, though renewable alternatives are gaining ground.
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  7. Mine Cleanup Company Responses

    1. 1In Montana as elsewhere, companies that have acquired older mines respond to demands to pay for cleanup in either of two ways.
    2. 2If the company is so large that it cannot claim that it would be bankrupted by cleanup costs (as in the case of ARCO that I shall discuss below), the company instead denies its responsibility or else seeks to minimize the costs.
    3. 3Especially if the company is small, its owners may declare the company bankrupt, in some cases conceal its assets, and transfer their business efforts to other companies or to new companies that do not bear responsibility for cleanup at the old mine.
    4. 4In either case, either the mine site and areas downstream of it remain toxic, thereby endangering people, or else the U.S. federal government and the Montana state government (hence ultimately all taxpayers) pay for the cleanup through the federal Superfund and a corresponding Montana state fund.
    Correct order
    1. In Montana as elsewhere, companies that have acquired older mines respond to demands to pay for cleanup in either of two ways.
    2. Especially if the company is small, its owners may declare the company bankrupt, in some cases conceal its assets, and transfer their business efforts to other companies or to new companies that do not bear responsibility for cleanup at the old mine.
    3. If the company is so large that it cannot claim that it would be bankrupted by cleanup costs (as in the case of ARCO that I shall discuss below), the company instead denies its responsibility or else seeks to minimize the costs.
    4. In either case, either the mine site and areas downstream of it remain toxic, thereby endangering people, or else the U.S. federal government and the Montana state government (hence ultimately all taxpayers) pay for the cleanup through the federal Superfund and a corresponding Montana state fund.
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  8. How a Seed Germinates

    1. AA seed remains dormant until it receives the right combination of moisture, warmth, and oxygen.
    2. BOnce these conditions are met, the seed absorbs water and the embryo inside begins to swell.
    3. CThe radicle, or embryonic root, is the first part to emerge, anchoring the seed and absorbing water and minerals.
    4. DSoon after, the shoot pushes upward, and the first leaves unfold to begin photosynthesis.
    5. EWith a steady supply of energy from sunlight, the young plant continues to grow into a mature organism.
    Correct order
    1. A seed remains dormant until it receives the right combination of moisture, warmth, and oxygen.
    2. Once these conditions are met, the seed absorbs water and the embryo inside begins to swell.
    3. The radicle, or embryonic root, is the first part to emerge, anchoring the seed and absorbing water and minerals.
    4. Soon after, the shoot pushes upward, and the first leaves unfold to begin photosynthesis.
    5. With a steady supply of energy from sunlight, the young plant continues to grow into a mature organism.
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  9. Downtown Park Proposal

    1. 1The city council approved the plan after a heated debate that lasted well past midnight.
    2. 2For years, the downtown area had suffered from a lack of green spaces for residents to enjoy.
    3. 3Community groups argued that the new park would improve air quality and provide a safe area for children.
    4. 4Construction is scheduled to begin next spring and is expected to take eighteen months to complete.
    5. 5A proposal to convert an abandoned railway yard into a public park was first introduced in 2019.
    Correct order
    1. For years, the downtown area had suffered from a lack of green spaces for residents to enjoy.
    2. A proposal to convert an abandoned railway yard into a public park was first introduced in 2019.
    3. Community groups argued that the new park would improve air quality and provide a safe area for children.
    4. The city council approved the plan after a heated debate that lasted well past midnight.
    5. Construction is scheduled to begin next spring and is expected to take eighteen months to complete.
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  10. Exoplanet Detection Methods

    1. AJThe discovery of exoplanets has dramatically expanded our understanding of planetary systems.
    2. AKMost exoplanets are detected using the transit method, which observes a star's dimming as a planet passes in front.
    3. ALThis technique has revealed a huge variety of worlds, from hot Jupiters to rocky super-Earths.
    4. AMStudying their atmospheres can provide clues about their composition and potential habitability.
    5. ANFuture telescopes aim to directly image these distant planets and search for signs of life.
    Correct order
    1. The discovery of exoplanets has dramatically expanded our understanding of planetary systems.
    2. Most exoplanets are detected using the transit method, which observes a star's dimming as a planet passes in front.
    3. This technique has revealed a huge variety of worlds, from hot Jupiters to rocky super-Earths.
    4. Studying their atmospheres can provide clues about their composition and potential habitability.
    5. Future telescopes aim to directly image these distant planets and search for signs of life.
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  11. Globalization International Cuisine Popularity

    1. 1Yet, this trend also challenges traditional food industries to innovate and adapt to changing consumer preferences.
    2. 2This curiosity has led to a rise in ethnic restaurants and food festivals.
    3. 3Globalization has increased the popularity of international cuisines.
    4. 4People are now more adventurous in their food choices, exploring dishes from different cultures.
    Correct order
    1. Globalization has increased the popularity of international cuisines.
    2. People are now more adventurous in their food choices, exploring dishes from different cultures.
    3. This curiosity has led to a rise in ethnic restaurants and food festivals.
    4. Yet, this trend also challenges traditional food industries to innovate and adapt to changing consumer preferences.
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  12. One Health Concept Origins

    1. 1Originally called One Medicine, the idea later evolved into One World One Health and is now most commonly referred to as One Health.
    2. 2Applying a One Health lens to complex, multifactorial conditions is justified by the increasing evidence that such illnesses involve numerous pathological alterations.
    3. 3The phrase “One Health” was coined in 2004 in the context of human infectious diseases like SARS.
    4. 4One Health is built on the understanding that human, animal, and environmental health are deeply linked.
    5. 5It calls for a unified, cooperative, multi-expert, and cross-boundary strategy to tackle current or emerging threats arising at the intersection of people, animals, and ecosystems.
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    1. The phrase “One Health” was coined in 2004 in the context of human infectious diseases like SARS.
    2. Originally called One Medicine, the idea later evolved into One World One Health and is now most commonly referred to as One Health.
    3. One Health is built on the understanding that human, animal, and environmental health are deeply linked.
    4. It calls for a unified, cooperative, multi-expert, and cross-boundary strategy to tackle current or emerging threats arising at the intersection of people, animals, and ecosystems.
    5. Applying a One Health lens to complex, multifactorial conditions is justified by the increasing evidence that such illnesses involve numerous pathological alterations.
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Frequently asked questions

How is Reorder Paragraph scored?

One point for each adjacent pair in the correct order, so a text of five paragraphs is worth four points. Getting the first two right earns a point even if the rest is wrong.

How do I find the first paragraph?

It introduces the topic with a full noun phrase and no pronoun or linking word pointing back to an earlier sentence.

What links the rest?

Pronouns, repeated nouns, and connectives such as however, this and these. Each paragraph refers back to the one before it.

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