Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.
You are working on a team responsible for sanding and repainting the community centre workshop. You notice that the dust masks provided are running out and some are not fitted properly for fine particles. Write an email to the facilities manager, Mr Higgins, about this issue.
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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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You are helping organise costumes for an upcoming university drama production. You need to hire several traditional theatrical masks from a local arts centre, but you have questions about the hire terms and collection arrangements. Write an email to the arts centre coordinator, Ms Davies.
You recently purchased a specialised snorkelling and diving mask from an online watersports retailer. When you tested it in the pool, you found that the silicone seal was defective and water entered the mask. Write an email to the customer support team at the retailer.
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