Calligraphy Ink Order Discrepancy

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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 manage a community art studio and recently ordered specialty calligraphy nibs and iron gall ink for an upcoming beginners' workshop. When the parcel arrived yesterday, several bottles of ink were leaking, and the broad-edge nibs were missing entirely. The workshop is scheduled to take place this weekend. Write an email to the customer support manager at the art supply company.

Explain the issue with the damaged and missing calligraphy items.
Ask for an urgent replacement delivery before the weekend.
Suggest how you can return or document the damaged stock.

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

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Bespoke Invitation Lettering Enquiry

You are organising a family anniversary celebration and want to hire a local calligrapher to hand-letter sixty formal invitation envelopes. You admire their copperplate script portfolio online and wish to check their availability and pricing before finalising the arrangements. Write an email to the freelance calligrapher, Elena Vance.

Describe the event and your preferred calligraphy style.
Ask about availability, pricing, and turnaround times.
Suggest scheduling a short telephone call to discuss the project.

Community Calligraphy Exhibition Proposal

You are the coordinator of a local calligraphy club and would like to host a free public exhibition of members' brush and dip-pen work in the town library's gallery space next month. You need permission from the facility manager and want to coordinate logistics. Write an email to the library manager, Mr Henderson.

Explain the purpose and theme of the proposed calligraphy exhibition.
Ask about gallery availability and booking requirements for next month.
Suggest a date to meet and inspect the display boards together.

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