Respond to a Situation · Part 1: Speaking & Writing
You have noticed that one of your colleagues lives in…
Respond to the situation.
You have noticed that one of your colleagues lives in the same building as you and you are planning to approach them to travel together to work to avoid parking fees. Try to cover the following details: - Welcoming the idea of carpooling - Benefits of traveling together - Logistics such as meeting time and location - Any other relevant information to coordinate the carpool
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Opens question #RTS7-076 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.