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 have a haircut booked for Thursday afternoon, but your university tutor has just rescheduled an important seminar to that exact time. You phone the salon receptionist to explain the clash and move your booking to Friday morning instead. What would you say to the receptionist?
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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 arranged to meet a classmate at the campus library at two o'clock to work on a presentation. However, your hair styling appointment is running thirty minutes late because the stylist fell behind schedule. What would you say in a voice message to your classmate?
You are currently sitting in the salon chair. Your hairdresser has started preparing a dark brown dye, but you specifically booked and agreed on a light blonde tint during your consultation last week. You want to correct the mistake politely before they begin. What would you say to your hairdresser?
You are at the hair salon for a cut and blow-dry, but your shift manager at the campus bookshop just texted asking if you can cover an emergency shift starting at four o'clock. You need to ask your stylist if the appointment can be finished by half past three. What would you say to your stylist?
You are paying at the salon reception desk after your haircut. The receptionist is encouraging you to purchase an expensive hair conditioning treatment for your next visit, but you are on a strict student budget and only want a standard trim next month. What would you say to the receptionist?
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