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 arranged to meet your classmate Sarah on Thursday afternoon to revise for an economics exam. However, your tutor has scheduled a mandatory seminar at that exact time. You need to reschedule the study session for Friday morning instead. What would you say to Sarah?
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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 preparing for your upcoming chemistry finals, but several past exam papers from previous years are missing from the university library's online portal. You visit the help desk to ask the librarian for assistance in accessing physical copies. What would you say to the librarian?
Your store manager asks you to cover an extra weekend shift this Saturday. However, your final history examination is taking place on Monday morning, and you must dedicate the entire weekend to intensive revision. You need to decline the shift politely. What would you say to your manager?
You live in shared student accommodation, and your flatmate is playing loud music late in the evening. You have an important biology exam early tomorrow morning and need a quiet environment to sleep and review notes. What would you say to your flatmate?
Your friend David is feeling overwhelmed by revision and is trying to study for ten hours straight without taking breaks. You want to advise him to use a structured technique, such as short intervals with regular pauses, to prevent burnout. What would you say to David?
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