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Worked examples with answers
Listen to and read a description of a situation. You will have 10 seconds to think about your answer. Then you will hear a beep. You will have 40 seconds to answer the question. Please answer as completely as you can.
You’re speaking with a student advisor at your college because you’re interested in joining a student club. You want to share your hobbies, ask for recommendations, and find out if there are any membership fees involved. What do you say?
Listen to and read a description of a situation. You will have 10 seconds to think about your answer. Then you will hear a beep. You will have 40 seconds to answer the question. Please answer as completely as you can.
You are the manager of a busy restaurant. A customer has complained about his food being cold and the service being slow. You approach the customer to listen to his concerns, apologize sincerely, and offer a solution such as replacing the meal or providing a discount to ensure he leaves with a positive impression of your restaurant. What do you say?
Listen to and read a description of a situation. You will have 10 seconds to think about your answer. Then you will hear a beep. You will have 40 seconds to answer the question. Please answer as completely as you can.
You’re in a study group with a friend who tends to dominate the conversations. They often go off-topic or share long personal stories that don’t relate to the task. It’s making the group less productive, and others have noticed too. You don’t want to hurt your friend’s feelings, but you feel like it’s time to say something privately. What do you say?
Strategy · how to approach PTE Respond to a Situation
- Read the task instructions carefully; formats that look similar often score differently.
- Answer everything: blank responses earn zero in every scoring model.
- Review your mistakes against the explanation, not just the answer key. The reasoning is what transfers to the exam.
- Practise under timed conditions; pacing is a trained skill, not a personality trait.
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