# PTE RTS #10: Reporting a Stolen Bicycle to...

Respond to a Situation #10 - Level 2 - 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.

You parked your bicycle in the campus bike rack this morning, but it was no longer there when you returned. You suspect it may have been stolen. You visit campus security to report the missing bike and ask what steps you should take next. What would you say?

## Answer

Hi, I parked my bicycle at the campus bike rack this morning, but it's no longer there when I returned. I'm concerned that it might have been stolen. Could you please help me report the missing bike and advise on the next steps I should take? I'd also like to know if there are any procedures for checking if it was found or recovered. Thank you for your assistance in handling this situation!

## Explanation

You are speaking to campus security, so use a clear, polite, formal tone. Say you parked your bike at the campus rack this morning and it is gone. Say you think it was stolen. Ask what steps to take next and how to report it.

## Hints

- Start by clearly stating that you are reporting a stolen bicycle.
- Include details like where you parked and when you noticed it was missing.
- Conclude by asking what specific actions you need to take, such as filing a formal report.

## Transcript

You parked your bicycle in the campus bike rack this morning, but it was no longer there when you returned. You suspect it may have been stolen. You visit campus security to report the missing bike and ask what steps you should take next. What would you say?

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