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 accommodation, and the radiator in your bedroom began leaking water last night. You need to speak to the accommodation officer to request an urgent repair before the weekend because you have revision exams coming up. What would you say to the 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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You arranged for a local carpenter to visit your house on Thursday afternoon to quote for bespoke shelving. However, your manager has just scheduled an essential project meeting for that same time. Call the carpenter to apologise, explain the conflict, and suggest an alternative morning visit. What would you say?
You are preparing a group presentation with a classmate at your flat, but roofers working next door are creating excessive drilling noise. You want to suggest moving your work session to the campus library study rooms for the rest of the afternoon. What would you say to your classmate?
You bought two tins of waterproof sealant from a hardware shop yesterday, but when you opened them this morning, the mixture was completely dried out and unusable. Return to the shop assistant to explain the fault, show your receipt, and request a replacement or refund. What would you say?
Your friend is planning to replace an old electrical socket in their kitchen by themselves tonight after watching an online video. You think this is dangerous and want to advise them to hire a certified electrician instead to ensure it meets safety regulations. What would you say to your friend?
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