B2 Upper-intermediate
Speaking
PTE Academic
PTE Academic — Respond to a Situation
Education
About 2 minutes
1 question
PTE Academic — Respond to a Situation: Borrowing Recording Equipment
About this practice test
Practise B2 English speaking for PTE Respond to a Situation by making a polite request for recording equipment and explaining a changed return plan.
What you’ll practice
Speaking naturally
Answer familiar questions in your own words.
Developing your ideas
Give a reason or example to support your answer.
Listening back
Record an answer and notice what you can improve.
What to expect:
1 spoken question from Emma, your practice examiner. Follow the task and record each answer for up to 40 seconds. Practising is free. Sign in and choose feedback for 25 coins. Feedback is a practice estimate rather than an official exam score.
The 2-minute practice timer includes preparation, answers and an allowance for question audio. It starts when you start the practice.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Use the task instructions and the guidance at the end of the page to review your own response.
- Practice level
- B2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Speaking response
How to approach this practice
Read the question or cue card and think of a relevant experience or opinion. Use short notes rather than memorising a script.
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Question 1 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
You borrowed a microphone from your university media desk for a project. You were due to return it tomorrow, but your interviewee is only available the following day. Speak to the member of staff. Explain the situation, ask to keep the microphone for one more day, and offer a clear return time.
What to review next
Listen back to your recording. Check that you answered the question, developed your ideas and spoke clearly. Record a second response after reviewing any feedback you choose to request.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.