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 notice that several bicycle storage lockers outside the campus library have broken locks, leaving bikes vulnerable to theft. You go to the campus facilities desk to report the issue. You want them to repair the locks before the weekend. What would you say to the facilities officer?
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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 friend wants to start cycling to work along a busy, unlit country lane during the winter evenings. You want to advise them to wear high-visibility clothing and offer to lend them your spare reflective jacket for the rest of the week. What would you say to your friend?
You are a student representative speaking to your university accommodation manager. Many international students living in the halls are unaware of local cycling laws, such as using front and rear lights at night. You want to request an evening road safety workshop next Tuesday. What would you say to the manager?
A colleague invites you to join an evening group cycle ride after work this Thursday. However, your bicycle headlight is broken, and the replacement bulb will not arrive until Friday afternoon, making night riding unsafe. You need to decline the invitation politely. What would you say to your colleague?
You are at a local cycling shop buying a helmet for your daily commute. You are unsure whether the model you picked fits correctly because it feels slightly loose around the temples. You want the shop assistant to check the adjustment and recommend a better size if needed. What would you say?
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