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 attending an online university seminar, but your microphone suddenly stops working during your scheduled presentation. You need to explain the fault quickly to your tutor in the meeting text box and suggest a practical way forward. What would you write or say to your tutor?
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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 are working remotely and participating in a mandatory weekly project meeting with your line manager. Your home internet connection is unstable, causing your video to freeze repeatedly. You must inform your manager, explain the situation, and offer a sensible solution. What would you say to your manager?
You missed a live online tutorial on Tuesday morning because your laptop charger broke. You want to ask a classmate if they recorded the session and whether they could share their personal lecture notes with you before Friday's quiz. What would you say to your classmate?
You tried to upload your coursework essay to the university portal before the midday deadline, but the website crashed and rejected the file. You are now emailing the module administrator to explain what happened and attach your document. What would you say to the administrator?
Your friend is feeling anxious because their webcam is not showing up in their remote job interview software scheduled for this afternoon. You want to advise them on some quick troubleshooting steps and offer to test the connection together beforehand. What would you say to your friend?
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