PTE Core · Write Email

Craft of Hand Weaving

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1

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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 enrolled in a weekend workshop on repairing and maintaining wooden floor looms at a local craft centre. Due to an unexpected work commitment, you cannot attend the first morning session. Write an email to the workshop instructor, Mr Henderson.

  • Explain why you will miss the initial session
  • Ask how you can catch up on the missed material
  • Suggest a time to meet briefly before the afternoon class

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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

Tapestry Yarn Order Issue

You work as an assistant at an artisanal textile studio. A bulk order of naturally dyed wool yarn required for a client's hand-woven wall hanging has arrived with incorrect colour shades and damaged skeins. Write an email to the supplier's customer service manager.

  • Describe the specific defects and colour errors in the delivered parcel
  • Explain the urgent deadline constraints for the weaving project
  • Request a replacement shipment and a prepaid return label
3

Weaving Guild Exhibition Space

You are a member of a regional handweavers' guild organising an upcoming exhibition at a community gallery. You noticed that the assigned display space lacks adequate directional lighting and sturdy hanging rails for heavy woven tapestries. Write an email to the venue coordinator, Ms Bennett.

  • Explain the display requirements for the hand-woven tapestries
  • Ask whether additional spotlights and mounting rails can be provided
  • Propose a convenient date to inspect the gallery space together

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