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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 recently arranged a group reservation for your historical society to travel on a vintage steam railway. However, some members have just informed you of special dietary needs and mobility difficulties. Write an email to the railway events coordinator.

Explain the updated requirements for your group excursion.
Ask about wheelchair accessibility for boarding the vintage carriages.
Suggest a suitable time to speak on the phone to finalise the arrangements.

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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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Early Aviation Exhibition Workshop

You are volunteering to assist with an upcoming community museum exhibition detailing the history of early aviation and pioneer biplanes. You are no longer able to attend the preparatory training session scheduled for this Saturday. Write an email to the volunteer coordinator.

Explain why you cannot attend the Saturday training session.
Ask how you can review the training materials and display floor plans.
Suggest an alternative date when you can help assemble the exhibition stands.

Historical Bicycle Rally Permit

You are organising a local charity rally celebrating the evolution of nineteenth-century bicycles, including velocipedes and early roadsters. You wish to use the civic centre forecourt as the starting point. Write an email to the council facilities manager.

Explain the purpose and proposed timetable of the vintage cycling event.
Ask about the necessary permits and conditions for using the forecourt.
Suggest specific safety and clean-up measures your team will implement.

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