Office Desk Layout Changes

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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 work in an open-plan office where workstations have recently been moved closer together. Several team members find the reduced personal space distracting and uncomfortable during client phone calls. Write an email to the facilities manager to raise your concerns about this new seating arrangement.

Explain how the reduced personal space is affecting your daily work.
Suggest practical adjustments such as desk partitions or wider spacing.
Request a brief meeting to discuss possible solutions.

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Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

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Shared Dormitory Room Boundaries

You recently moved into a university shared dormitory room. Your new roommate frequently leaves belongings on your study desk and uses your designated storage area without asking. Write an email to your campus residence adviser to seek guidance on resolving this situation constructively.

Describe the personal space issues you are experiencing in your room.
Explain what you have already done to discuss the matter with your roommate.
Ask for advice or a mediation session to agree on room boundaries.

Quiet Study Area Spacing

You regularly use the quiet study zone at your local community library. Recently, visitors have been sitting directly beside one another at individual tables and speaking aloud, ignoring the posted personal space guidelines. Write an email to the head librarian to report the issue.

Explain how overcrowding and space intrusions are affecting library users.
Suggest measures such as partition dividers or a seat reservation system.
Ask what steps the library plans to take to maintain a quiet environment.

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