Booking a Group Opera Trip

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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 organising a visit for your local music society to attend an evening opera performance next month. You need to finalise arrangements for tickets and special accommodations. Write an email to the box office manager at the city theatre.

Explain the size of your group and your seating preferences.
Ask about group ticket discounts and wheelchair accessibility.
Suggest a date for completing the payment and reservation.

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0 words · target 50–120 · 9 minutes in the test · spell-check is off, as in the test

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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Damaged Fabric for Opera Costumes

You work as an assistant costume coordinator for a regional opera company. An urgent delivery of silk and velvet fabric intended for the upcoming production arrived yesterday, but several bolts were stained and part of the order was missing. Write an email to the customer service manager at the textile supply company.

Detail the condition and missing items from the recent delivery.
Explain how this issue affects the scheduled dress rehearsals.
Request an expedited replacement delivery and a refund for the damaged items.

Preparing for Opera Workshop

You are a university student organising a weekend vocal masterclass with a visiting opera singer. You need to ensure that the rehearsal studio is fully prepared before the event begins on Saturday. Write an email to the student volunteers assisting with the event.

Outline the main setup duties and arrival time for volunteers.
Ask who can supply a digital audio recorder and music stands.
Propose a short briefing session prior to the workshop start.

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