PTE Core · Write Email

Food Heritage and Cultural Identity

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1

Neighbourhood Heritage Cookbook Submission

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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 taking part in a local community centre project to publish a neighbourhood heritage cookbook that celebrates residents' cultural backgrounds and family traditions. Write an email to the project coordinator, Ms Davies.

  • Describe the traditional family dish you would like to contribute and its cultural significance.
  • Explain any special cookware or alternative utensils needed to prepare it.
  • Ask when the final deadline is for submitting the written text and photographs.

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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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2

Workplace Cultural Lunch Participation

Your department is organising an international lunch day to celebrate the diverse backgrounds and culinary traditions of staff members. Write an email to the social committee organiser, Mr Henderson, about your contribution.

  • State the traditional regional dish you intend to bring and its meaning to your culture.
  • Explain the main allergens or dietary considerations relevant to the dish.
  • Suggest providing printed recipe cards so colleagues can learn the history behind each meal.
3

Campus Food Festival Stall Request

You are a student representative helping organise a cultural food fair on campus to showcase traditional dishes from various student communities. Write an email to the university events manager, Mrs Patel.

  • Explain how traditional foods help students maintain a connection to their heritage.
  • Request a stall location with access to outdoor electrical sockets for heating equipment.
  • Ask about the university health and hygiene regulations for serving hot food to visitors.

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