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 need to book a group study room in the campus library for Thursday afternoon to practise an oral presentation with three classmates. You go to the main enquiry desk to ask about availability. What would you say to the librarian?
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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 trying to revise in the designated quiet zone of the municipal library, but two people nearby are speaking loudly on their mobile phones. You decide to mention this issue to the floor supervisor. What would you say to the supervisor?
You arranged to meet a friend at the university library on Friday morning to review lecture notes, but your department has rescheduled a mandatory seminar to that time. You call your friend to explain. What would you say to your friend?
You share an open-plan office space with several colleagues. Recent informal meetings at nearby desks have made it difficult for you to focus on writing technical reports. You speak to your team manager to suggest a solution. What would you say to your manager?
A classmate invites you to join an evening revision group at the local community centre library. However, you work part-time on weekday evenings and prefer studying independently in the mornings. What would you say to your classmate?
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