Repairing a Vandalised Bronze Statue

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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 noticed that a historic bronze statue in your local neighbourhood square has been vandalised with spray paint and suffered surface damage. You want the local council heritage department to take action. Write an email to the council heritage officer.

Describe the damage you observed on the statue.
Explain why this sculpture is important to local residents.
Request an estimated timeline for the restoration work.

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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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Organising a Sculpture Trail Guide

You are a volunteer with a local arts society and are coordinating a new self-guided walking trail featuring public sculptures across the town centre. You need help from a fellow volunteer with drafting the visitor information booklet before the print deadline. Write an email to your colleague, Alex.

Update Alex on the progress of the sculpture trail project.
Ask Alex to write brief descriptions for three specific statues.
Propose a meeting date to finalise the booklet layout.

Interactive Sculpture Workshop Venue

You are an artist planning to host a free weekend sculpture workshop for families in a civic park, where participants will build interactive wire and clay sculptures. You need permission to use the park pavilion. Write an email to the community park manager.

Outline the purpose and activities of the planned sculpture workshop.
Explain the safety and cleaning measures you will put in place.
Request permission to book the pavilion facilities for the chosen weekend.

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