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 cannot attend a compulsory botany field trip this Friday because you have an unavoidable medical appointment. You need to inform your course tutor, explain the situation, and ask how you can make up for the missed practical assessment. 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 class trip to a local museum next Tuesday. The coach company has called to say their standard bus is unavailable, but they can offer two smaller minibuses instead. Call your co-organiser, explain the change, and check if this arrangement suits the group. What would you say?
You are attending a weekend geography field course at a coastal field centre. You recently developed a severe nut allergy and need to inform the catering manager beforehand so they can accommodate your meals safely. What would you say to the catering manager?
You need a portable water-testing kit for your environmental science project this Thursday, but the departmental store is out of stock. You decide to ask a classmate if you can borrow theirs for the day after their morning session. What would you say to your classmate?
You are due to lead a client on a construction site visit tomorrow afternoon, but heavy rain has made the ground unsafe for visitors. Call the client to apologise, explain the safety issue, and suggest moving the tour to Friday morning. What would you say to the client?
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