PTE Respond to a Situation practice: 12 situations with answers

Hello Mr. Norri, I'm calling about a broken appliance in my dorm. It's the refrigerator in the second-floor common area that isn't cooling properly. I'll be in class from roughly 1 to 3 pm today, so you can come by and repair it then. I'll make sure the common room is accessible for you. Let me know if that time suits you or if you need additional information about the problem.

Hi everyone, this is about the get-together at my place. I attempted to call but couldn't reach you, so I'm leaving this voicemail. I'm thinking of making barbecue and a large salad for the group, but it occurred to me that I don't know if any of you have food allergies or dietary needs. Could you please send me a text and let me know if there's anything you can't eat or would rather avoid? I want to ensure there's food for everyone, and I'll also have some vegetarian dishes ready just in case.

I can see you're really bored and want to head out early. I understand—some classes feel endless. But we've already passed the halfway point, and you could miss key material that might show up on the test. How about staying just a little longer? If you absolutely must go, I'll send you my notes later so you stay caught up.

Hey Tom, I just wanted to thank you so much for agreeing to be interviewed for my course project—I truly appreciate your help. I'm writing to confirm the details: the interview will be this Wednesday afternoon and should take roughly an hour. I'll have all the questions prepared beforehand so we can use the time efficiently. Let me know if Wednesday still suits you. Thanks once more!

Hey, I overheard you talking about renting bikes earlier and it sounded like a lot of fun. I'd love to get involved! Could you tell me more about it - like how much does it cost to rent a bike, and where exactly do you go to pick them up? Also, do you need to book in advance or can you just show up? I've never done it before, so any details you can share would be great.

Professor, I'm very sorry to interrupt, but I just received an urgent phone call about a family emergency. I need to leave campus right away. I apologize for missing the tutorial session today. Would it be possible to reschedule the tutorial or could I get the notes from someone? I will make sure to catch up on the material as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding.

Hi everyone, I'm really sorry but I just noticed I left my notebook with all my presentation materials in my dorm. I can't present without it. I'm going to dash back and get it now—it should take no more than 15 minutes. Could someone else go first and present while I'm away? I'll return as quickly as possible and take my turn right after. Apologies for the hold-up.

Hello, I'm phoning to let you know about a broken traffic light. I was heading to school when I saw the red lamp at the junction of Oak Street and Main Avenue is malfunctioning—it's either jammed or completely dark. This crossing gets a lot of traffic, so it's hazardous for both cars and people on foot. I wanted to report it right away to prevent a crash. The spot is right by the gas station on the corner. Could you dispatch a crew to repair it urgently?

Hey everyone, as you know, Joe is retiring soon and he's planning a big trip abroad afterwards. I think we should get him a meaningful farewell gift. Since he'll be traveling, maybe something travel-related would be perfect - like a good quality travel backpack, a nice luggage set, or a guidebook for the country he's visiting. We could all chip in together, and I also think we should include a farewell card with personal messages from each of us. What do you all think?

I'm really sorry I'm late today. I ran into unexpected traffic on my way here this morning, and I got stuck for much longer than I anticipated. I know it's not a great excuse, but I honestly left with what should have been enough time. I'll stay after class if needed to catch up on anything I missed, and I'll adjust my morning routine to leave earlier from now on so this doesn't happen again.

Hey everyone, I'm really looking forward to dinner with you all tonight. Just being honest though - I'm not a big fan of Italian food. Would it be possible to check if the Italian restaurant has other types of dishes on the menu that I could order? Or maybe for our next group dinner, we could try a different type of cuisine? I really want to come along and spend time with you all regardless.

Hello, I've run into a ticket issue. I downloaded both our attraction passes onto my phone, but the battery has drained completely and the phone won't turn on, so I can't display the tickets. Is there another method to confirm my purchase? I have the booking confirmation number, and I can provide my identification. The reservation is under my name for both tickets. I'd be grateful for any assistance.