# PTE RTS #15: Inquiry Regarding Collaborative...

Respond to a Situation #15 - Level 3 - Feeds Speaking

> Read the situation and listen to it. You have 10 seconds to prepare, then 40 seconds to respond as if you were speaking to the person in it.

Your department has invited you to contribute a section to a collaborative research paper for publication. You are eager to participate but would like to ask for additional details about the expected word count, content focus, and submission deadline before you confirm your involvement. How would you ask for these details?

## Answer

Hi Emily, thank you so much for inviting me to contribute to the collaborative research paper. I'm eager to participate, but before I confirm, I wanted to ask for a few more details. Could you let me know the expected word count, the specific focus for my section, and the submission deadline? This information would help me plan my contribution effectively and ensure it meets the team's expectations.

## Explanation

You are replying to your department about an invitation, so use a polite, professional tone. Thank them and say you are eager to join. Then ask about all three points: word count, content focus, and the submission deadline. Say you will confirm after that.

## Hints

- Ensure you explicitly mention all three pieces of information requested in the prompt.
- Use formal language appropriate for communicating with a department or academic supervisor.

## Transcript

Your department has invited you to contribute a section to a collaborative research paper for publication. You are eager to participate but would like to ask for additional details about the expected word count, content focus, and submission deadline before you confirm your involvement. How would you ask for these details?

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