#q-5171Respond to a SituationCore & AcademicMedium
Distraction in Library
Official Question Material
Prep: 20 Seconds
Official Audio Prompt
You are preparing for an important exam in a quiet area of the library. However, a group of students nearby is speaking loudly, making it difficult for you to concentrate. You notice a librarian at the help desk just a few steps away. What would you say to the librarian in this situation?
Sample Answer & Audio Transcript
You are preparing for an important exam in a quiet area of the library. However, a group of students nearby is speaking loudly, making it difficult for you to concentrate. You notice a librarian at the help desk just a few steps away. What would you say to the librarian in this situation?
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Scored Enabling Skills
- Speaking (Oral Fluency, Pragmatics, Tone)
Timing Standard
Response Window: 40 Seconds
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