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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 screening of early silent films at a local arts centre. You need to arrange a live pianist to accompany the programme, as silent films were traditionally shown with live musical performance. Write an email to the centre's events coordinator to organise this arrangement.

Explain the historical importance of having live music for the screening
Ask about the availability and tuning status of the venue's piano
Suggest a date and time for the accompanist to rehearse beforehand

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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 Film Archive Request

You are a media student preparing a group presentation on early slapstick comedies from the silent cinema era. Your university film society has several rare thirty-five-millimetre restored reels in its archive. Write an email to the society secretary requesting permission to view and study these materials.

State which specific silent comedy titles your study group wishes to inspect
Explain how the archive viewing will support your coursework project
Ask about the supervision requirements and booking procedures for the viewing room

Intertitle Workshop Guest Speaker

You lead a community film club and are planning a weekend workshop on the restoration of silent film intertitles and title cards. You want to invite a local film conservator to deliver a short talk and practical demonstration to your members. Write an email to the specialist.

Introduce your film club and outline the purpose of the restoration workshop
Invite the conservator to give a presentation on historical title card techniques
Request details regarding their standard speaking fee and equipment requirements

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