Family Portrait Restoration Query

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Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

You recently took an antique family oil painting with surface discolouration to a local art conservation studio for assessment. You have received the initial condition report and price estimate. Write an email to the head conservator, Ms Bennett.

Confirm your approval of the proposed surface cleaning and varnish removal.
Inquire about the estimated completion date and the inclusion of canvas stabilisation costs.
Request regular photographic updates at key stages of the treatment.

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Questions 2–3

Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

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Stained Glass Workshop Invitation

You are coordinating a community heritage preservation weekend at your local neighbourhood centre. You want to invite a specialist stained glass restorer, Mr Harrison, to run a practical demonstration on restoring historic window panels. Write an email to Mr Harrison.

Describe the purpose and expected audience of the community heritage event.
Ask about his availability and fee for leading a two-hour practical session.
Outline the workspace and basic safety equipment the centre can provide.

Historic Manuscript Conservation Request

You work as an assistant archivist at a municipal library. During a recent routine inspection of the special collections, you discovered mould spots and flaking ink on several rare eighteenth-century manuscripts. Write an email to the library operations manager, Dr Davies.

Report the specific damage found on the eighteenth-century manuscripts.
Propose immediate environmental measures to prevent the mould from spreading.
Recommend hiring an accredited paper conservator to carry out remedial treatment.

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