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 are a university student walking past the main library. A visitor asks you for directions to the biology department, but that faculty moved to the science park last month. You need to explain the change and advise them to take the campus shuttle bus. What would you say to the visitor?
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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 work at the reception desk of a large conference centre. A delegate asks how to find the keynote hall, but the main corridor is closed for maintenance today. You must direct them through the courtyard and explain the accessible route. What would you say to the delegate?
You are waiting on a train platform when a tourist asks how to reach the national art gallery. The direct train line is suspended for track work this weekend, so they must change lines at the central interchange. You need to explain this route clearly. What would you say to the commuter?
You are a student ambassador during an open day. A parent and prospective student ask how to find the student accommodation village, but registration closes in twenty minutes. You need to give quick walking directions and warn them about the time constraint. What would you say to the family?
You work at your company's head office and meet a visiting colleague from a regional branch. They are looking for the finance department on the fourth floor, which requires a security pass after midday. You must explain the route and offer a solution for building access. What would you say to your colleague?
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