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 living in university halls, and your flatmate has been playing loud music late in the evening. You have an important chemistry exam this Thursday morning and need quiet hours to revise. You want to ask them politely to use headphones after nine o'clock. What would you say to your flatmate?
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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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Your neighbour has parked their van across part of your driveway, leaving you unable to get your car out. You have an urgent dental appointment in forty minutes and cannot afford to be late. You knock on their front door to explain the situation. What would you say to your neighbour?
You are trying to study on the third floor of the university library, which is designated as a silent zone. Maintenance workers are drilling loudly on the floor above. You approach the help desk to report the issue and ask where you can find alternative quiet space. What would you say to the librarian?
You manage a small high-street clinic. A nearby shop's delivery drivers regularly leave their engines idling outside your consultation rooms at seven in the morning, disturbing early-morning patient appointments. You are visiting the store manager to explain the problem and find a solution. What would you say to the manager?
You drove to campus today because the trains were cancelled, but you accidentally parked in a staff-only bay without a permit. You visit the campus security desk to explain what happened, apologise, and ask how to pay for a temporary day pass to avoid a fine. What would you say to the security officer?
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