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 booked an appointment with the university wellbeing advisor for Thursday afternoon. However, your chemistry laboratory class has been moved to that exact time. You visit the wellbeing centre reception to reschedule. 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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Your flatmate in university accommodation frequently plays loud music late at night, making it difficult for you to sleep before your early morning lectures. You decide to talk to them in the shared kitchen. What would you say to your flatmate?
You are registered with the disability advice team and need a short coursework extension for your history essay due this Friday. A recent flare-up of your condition has slowed your progress. What would you say to your academic tutor during office hours?
You sprained your wrist and cannot use the university sports centre for the next month. You speak to the fitness centre manager to ask if your prepaid monthly membership can be temporarily paused. What would you say to the manager?
Your friend leads the student mental health peer network and asks you to organise their annual weekend awareness fair. You are already overwhelmed with exam revision and must decline. What would you say to your friend?
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