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 moved into a private student flat two days ago and the bedroom radiator is leaking water onto the carpet. You need to speak to the estate agent to report this urgently and arrange an inspection before the weekend. What would you say to the estate agent?
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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 renting a flat near campus, and your tenancy agreement ends in July. You want to stay for another two months until September to finish your dissertation. You need to persuade your landlord to grant a short extension. What would you say to your landlord?
You recently moved into a ground-floor flat and the upstairs neighbour plays loud music late on weekday nights, which keeps you awake before early morning lectures. You want to speak to them to complain politely and find a compromise. What would you say to your neighbour?
You have just moved out of your university-managed flat and received a deduction notice regarding your security deposit for cleaning fees. You left the kitchen spotless and took photographs as proof. You need to speak to the accommodation officer to dispute this charge. What would you say?
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