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 an exchange student speaking to your academic coordinator. A compulsory seminar clashes with your core language class on Thursday morning, and you need approval to switch to the afternoon seminar group instead. What would you say to your coordinator?
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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 living with a host family during your semester abroad. Your university society is hosting an international welcome dinner on Friday evening, so you will not be home for dinner. What would you say to your host parent?
You are an international student living in university halls. The radiator in your room stopped working two days ago, and your room has become uncomfortably cold during study hours. What would you say to the campus accommodation manager?
You are working on a joint presentation with a local classmate. You cannot attend the library preparation session on Tuesday afternoon because of your visa appointment, but you want to offer an alternative. What would you say to your classmate?
You are a new exchange student visiting a high street bank. You want to open an international student account, but you are unsure which documents are required alongside your passport and acceptance letter. What would you say to the bank clerk?
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