Respond to a Situation · Part 1: Speaking & Writing
You are in charge of a student society and are…
Respond to the situation.
You are in charge of a student society and are organizing a welcome dinner for new members. You need to find out whether any participants have dietary restrictions or need to avoid certain foods. What would you say to the participants?
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Opens question #RTS7-008 in the RealPTE practice screen.
Respond to a Situation format (Pearson)
| Prompt | A situation you hear and read, up to 60 words |
|---|---|
| Preparation | 10 seconds |
| Time to answer | 40 seconds |
| Skills assessed | Speaking |
| Scored on | Content; Pronunciation; Oral fluency |
How it is scored
- Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.
- Traits are scored by AI; a human expert also reviews Content before the score is final.
- You can take notes while you listen.
- The recording plays only once.
- You can record your response only once.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026. New task dates: PTE Academic updates 2025.