International Client Meeting Schedules

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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 project manager coordinating an upcoming joint venture with an overseas client team. You have noticed differences between your firm and the client regarding meeting start times and deadline flexibility. Write an email to your department director, Ms Alvarez, to address these scheduling customs before the launch.

Explain the cultural differences observed regarding meeting punctuality.
Suggest guidelines to help both teams align their scheduling expectations.
Ask for a brief meeting to approve the proposed approach.

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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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Multicultural Study Group Timetable

You are the coordinator for a university study group comprising international students with varying views on punctuality. Some members arrive strictly on time, while others join much later, causing friction during revision sessions. Write an email to your group members to resolve this issue.

Explain how the varied arrival times are affecting study progress.
Propose a new schedule with a fixed start time and an informal social window.
Ask everyone to confirm their availability for the revised timetable.

Community Workshop Arrival Times

You are organising a multicultural cooking workshop at your local community centre. Several participants from diverse backgrounds have enquired about expected arrival times and whether sessions start promptly. Write an email to all registered attendees to clarify the event timetable.

Clarify the schedule for the introductory briefing and practical cooking sessions.
Explain why punctual attendance is necessary for kitchen safety and food preparation.
Suggest what participants should do if they experience unavoidable travel delays.

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