# PTE ASQ #31: Identifying Stone Fruits

Answer Short Question #31 - Level 3 - Feeds Listening

> You will hear a question. Please give a simple and short answer. Often just one or a few words is enough.

## Answer

Nectarine

## Explanation

The correct answer is nectarine. This fruit is a variety of peach that lacks the fuzzy skin characteristic of standard peaches.

What to watch: The key words are "similar to a peach" and "smooth skin." The answer is "nectarine." One word is enough. Avoid "apricot," which is smaller and has soft, slightly fuzzy skin.

## Hints

- Think about fruits that are closely related to peaches but have a different skin texture.
- The name of this fruit starts with the letter 'N'.

## Transcript

What is the name of the fruit that's similar to a peach but with smooth skin?

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