PTE Core · Write Email

Circus Arts and Community Events

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1

Booking a Circus Workshop

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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 youth coordinator at a local community centre planning an introductory circus skills workshop for teenagers during the upcoming school holidays. Write an email to the coordinator at a local circus arts school to arrange the training sessions.

  • Explain the purpose and target age group of the proposed workshop.
  • Inquire about available dates, equipment needs, and pricing.
  • Suggest a brief telephone meeting next week to finalise arrangements.

0 words · target 50–120 · 9 minutes in the test · spell-check is off, as in the test

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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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2

Circus Marquee Hire Enquiry

You are organising a local theatre festival and wish to hire a traditional circus marquee for the main stage performances. Write an email to the events manager of an equipment hire company requesting a quotation and logistical details.

  • Describe the size requirements and dates needed for the festival marquee.
  • Ask about installation times, ground preparation, and safety certificates.
  • Request a full written quotation including delivery and dismantling fees.
3

Circus Festival Volunteer Schedule

You recently signed up to volunteer as an usher at a regional contemporary circus festival. Due to an unexpected change in your study timetable, you need to adjust your allocated shifts. Write an email to the festival volunteer coordinator.

  • Explain the reason why your original availability has changed.
  • Request a transfer to evening or weekend shifts instead.
  • Offer to assist with backstage prop management or ticket scanning during those times.

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