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 attend a weekly evening pottery course at the local arts centre. Because of maintenance work on Thursday, you cannot use the pottery wheels during your regular session. You speak to the studio coordinator to ask if you can join the Wednesday evening workshop instead. What would you say?
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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 enrolled in a conversational Italian evening class with a friend. Your friend missed the last session due to illness and has asked you to explain what was covered and share the grammar handouts. You leave a voicemail explaining what you will do. What would you say?
You are participating in an evening carpentry course at a technical college. Another student regularly leaves sharp chisels and power tools unsecured on shared benches, creating a safety risk. You speak to the course instructor at the end of class to raise your concern politely. What would you say?
You recently joined an evening digital photography club at the community library. The organiser has invited everyone to a weekend sunrise shoot this Saturday, but you cannot attend because you have family commitments. You speak to the organiser after class to decline politely. What would you say?
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