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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 volunteering on a local community excavation project next weekend, but you have not yet received your briefing pack or equipment list. Write an email to the volunteer coordinator, Dr Higgins.

Explain why you are getting in touch.
Ask when the briefing details and equipment list will be sent.
Suggest a convenient time for you to collect any shared tools.

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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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Museum Archive Access

You are an undergraduate history student preparing a seminar presentation on ancient trade routes. You would like to examine several unpublished excavation records and field notes stored in the local museum archive. Write an email to the senior archivist, Ms Davies, to request permission.

Explain the purpose of your upcoming research visit.
Ask about the procedure for booking a study desk in the archive room.
Inquire whether photographic permits are available for student researchers.

Ancient History Lecture Rescheduling

You are the secretary of a neighbourhood heritage society. The guest archaeologist who was scheduled to deliver a public lecture on Bronze Age hillforts next Tuesday has suddenly fallen ill and cannot attend. Write an email to the society members regarding this unexpected cancellation.

Inform members that the upcoming lecture has been postponed.
Explain the reason for the postponement and provide the tentative new date.
Offer members the option of a ticket refund or an automatic transfer to the rescheduled talk.

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