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.
Your department tutor has invited you to the annual student awards dinner next Thursday evening. However, you have an evening laboratory session that you cannot miss. You want to thank her for the invitation, explain your clash, and ask if you can join after eight. What would you 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 organising a surprise party for your colleague's promotion this Friday. You need to call the restaurant manager to increase your table reservation from eight guests to twelve. You also want to check whether they can bring out a custom cake at nine. What would you say to the manager?
You want to invite both of your grandparents to your university graduation ceremony next month, but you were only allocated two guest tickets for your parents. You visit the student services desk to ask if any spare tickets are available and how much they cost. What would you say to the assistant?
Your flatmate invites you to a weekend camping trip to celebrate his birthday. You must decline because you have a major assignment deadline on Monday morning and need the weekend to study in the library. You want to suggest taking him out for dinner next Tuesday instead. What would you say to your flatmate?
Your neighbour is hosting an outdoor afternoon tea this Saturday to celebrate her wedding anniversary. She asked if you could lend her three folding chairs and an outdoor table. You are happy to lend the furniture and want to confirm when she would like to collect them. What would you say to your neighbour?
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