Community Drumming Workshop Room Relocation

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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 organise a weekly djembe drumming workshop at a local community centre. The centre manager recently notified you that your regular rehearsal hall will be closed for maintenance next week. Write an email to the centre manager regarding alternative arrangements for your group.

Explain why your drumming group urgently needs a rehearsal space next week
Ask if another room with adequate soundproofing is available
Suggest an alternative rehearsal time if room availability is limited

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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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Acoustic Drum Kit Practice Schedule

You recently purchased an acoustic drum kit to practise in your apartment, but your neighbour has left a note expressing concern about the vibration and noise in the evenings. Write an email to your neighbour to address the issue and maintain a positive relationship.

Apologise for the disturbance caused by your recent practice sessions
Explain the soundproofing measures you are installing on the drum kit
Propose a set schedule of practice times that will suit both of you

Delayed Orchestral Percussion Delivery

You are the coordinator for a local youth orchestra that hired a set of orchestral timpani and a concert marimba for a dress rehearsal. The instruments failed to arrive at the concert hall at the agreed time. Write an email to the equipment hire manager.

State the problem regarding the delayed delivery of the percussion instruments
Explain the impact this delay is having on the orchestra's dress rehearsal
Request an immediate delivery update and a partial refund for the inconvenience

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