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 booked two cinema tickets online for Friday evening, but the booking confirmation shows Saturday afternoon instead. You visit the box office before the weekend to explain the technical error and request the correct date and time. What would you say to the cinema clerk?
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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 classmate invites you to watch a new play on Wednesday night using her discounted student theatre passes. However, you have an important biology presentation due early Thursday morning and cannot attend. You want to decline politely and propose meeting over the weekend instead. What would you say to your classmate?
You purchased a front-row theatre ticket for a university drama society production scheduled for tonight. However, you have suddenly developed a high fever and cannot leave your student accommodation. You call the society treasurer to explain your situation and ask for a refund or ticket transfer. What would you say to the treasurer?
During an evening musical at the city theatre, you discover that a large sound pillar blocks your view of the stage, which was not mentioned when you bought the premium ticket. During the interval, you speak to the theatre manager to complain and request better seats. What would you say to the manager?
You are coordinating a trip to the cinema for your seminar study group next Tuesday. You message the group to ask everyone to confirm their attendance by Sunday evening so you can secure the group discount, and you suggest taking the early evening screening. What would you say in your voice message?
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