Shadow Puppetry Workshop Proposal

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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 are an independent puppeteer planning to run a weekend shadow puppetry workshop at a local community arts centre next month. You need to contact the centre coordinator, Ms Davies, to finalise the booking. You want to describe your workshop concept, clarify the room equipment requirements, and propose dates for promotional material distribution.

Explain the theme and target audience of the proposed workshop.
Ask about the availability of projection screens and lighting equipment.
Suggest a timeline for distributing promotional leaflets.

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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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Marionette Storage Room Access

You are the leader of a student puppetry troupe preparing for an upcoming marionette performance. You need to contact the university theatre manager, Mr Thorne, regarding storage and rehearsal arrangements. You need to request access to the backstage storage locker, describe the fragile nature of the wooden marionettes, and ask for a temporary rehearsal schedule.

Explain why you need access to the backstage storage locker.
Describe the storage conditions required for your wooden marionettes.
Ask to reserve two evening rehearsal slots in the main theatre.

Puppet Festival Stall Arrangements

You are co-organising an interactive glove puppet stall for a local charity fair with your colleague, Elena. You need to email Elena to discuss preparations for the event. You want to update her on the puppet designs you have crafted, ask about the materials she is bringing, and suggest a meeting time to set up the display booth.

Update her on the progress of the glove puppets you have prepared.
Ask what craft supplies and backdrop cloths she can bring.
Suggest a specific time on Friday to set up the booth together.

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