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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 a volunteer coordinator for a local amateur astronomy society. You are organising a public viewing session for an upcoming meteor shower at the municipal nature reserve. Write an email to the park operations manager to arrange the event.

Explain why the reserve is a suitable location for observing meteors.
Request permission to access the site after standard opening hours.
Suggest safety measures to minimise light pollution and protect visitors.

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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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Solar Astronomy Workshop Booking

You are a secondary school science teacher arranging an educational visit to a science outreach centre. You want your students to attend a specialised workshop on solar flares and sunspot observation using dedicated solar telescopes. Write an email to the education coordinator at the centre.

Outline the specific solar astronomy topics your class is currently studying.
Ask about telescope equipment availability and optical safety filters for direct solar viewing.
Inquire about group booking discounts and available dates for next month.

Radio Astronomy Antenna Maintenance

You are an undergraduate student working on a university radio astronomy project. The small dish antenna used to detect radio emissions from Jupiter has developed a motorised tracking fault. Write an email to the department laboratory technician to request assistance.

Describe the mechanical tracking issue affecting the radio antenna.
Ask for a convenient time for a technical inspection this week.
Suggest an alternative observation schedule while repairs are being completed.

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