Incorrect Fabric Delivery

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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 the wardrobe coordinator for an amateur theatre production. You recently ordered three bolts of heavy organic cotton canvas for stage costumes, but the parcel arrived with lightweight cotton calico instead. Write an email to the textile company's customer service manager.

Explain the error in the cotton fabric delivery.
Describe how this mistake affects your costume production timeline.
Request an urgent replacement or a full refund.

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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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Community Cotton Craft Workshop

You are organising a free weekend workshop on repurposing scrap cotton textiles into reusable shopping bags at your local community library. You need to finalise the logistical arrangements before opening participant registration. Write an email to the library events coordinator.

Outline the key activities planned for the cotton upcycling workshop.
Ask about the availability of large tables and electrical sockets for sewing machines.
Propose dates for promoting the event to library visitors.

Selecting Cotton Work Uniforms

You work for a landscaping firm and are helping choose summer uniforms for your outdoor maintenance crew. You have tested two cotton uniform shirts to see how they perform in warm weather. Write an email to your team supervisor to share your findings.

Explain why natural cotton fabric is suitable for outdoor physical labour.
Compare the comfort and durability of the two cotton shirt samples.
Suggest a preferred option and recommend placing the bulk order soon.

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