Read and listen to the situation below. You have 10 seconds to prepare (20 in PTE Core), then 40 seconds to say what you would say. Answer as fully as you can.
You are the president of the student debating society. You need to ask the campus facilities manager to unlock the main lecture theatre on Friday evening for an intercollegiate debate, as your regular seminar room is undergoing maintenance. What would you say to the manager?
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Read and listen to the situation below. You have 10 seconds to prepare (20 in PTE Core), then 40 seconds to say what you would say. Answer as fully as you can.
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You borrowed a digital projector from the student union media centre for your film society screening last night. You promised to return it by nine this morning, but you are stuck in heavy traffic on the bus. What would you say to the media technician over the phone?
You are directing a campus theatre production. One of your lead actors has just informed you that they cannot attend the mandatory dress rehearsal on Thursday afternoon because of an unexpected laboratory class. What would you say to persuade your actor to find a solution?
You are organising a weekend trip for the university hiking club. A local minibus hire company has just called to say the vehicle you reserved for Saturday morning is unavailable due to an engine fault. What would you say to the rental manager to resolve this?
Your photography club wants to set up an exhibition stand at the upcoming freshers fair. You need to ask a fellow committee member to take over the afternoon shift because you have to attend a compulsory academic advisory meeting. What would you say to your teammate?
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