Respond to a Situation · Part 1: Speaking & Writing
As a university student sharing a dorm with a consistently…
Respond to the situation.
As a university student sharing a dorm with a consistently messy and inconsiderate roommate, you've attempted discussions without success. Frustrated and unsure of what to do, you plan to consult your resident advisor. What do you say to your Roommate?
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Opens question #RTS7-092 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.