Respond to a Situation · Part 1: Speaking & Writing
You overheard your colleagues discussing about renting bikes, which sounds…
Respond to the situation.
You overheard your colleagues discussing about renting bikes, which sounds really fun and you are interested in it. Speak to your colleagues and inquire about the details, such as the cost of renting and how and where you can rent a bike.
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Opens question #RTS7-078 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.