Respond to a Situation · Part 1: Speaking & Writing
One of your friends, whom you've invited to your party…
Respond to the situation.
One of your friends, whom you've invited to your party, offers to bring dessert. However, you've already made dessert and would prefer if they brought something else, like fruit or snacks. How would you politely respond to your friend's offer?
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Opens question #RTS7-059 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.