PTE Core · Write Email

Silk Production and Processing

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1

Mulberry Leaf Feed Supply

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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 manage a sericulture education centre that breeds silkworms for local schools. The regular farm supplier recently informed you that the scheduled delivery of fresh white mulberry leaves will be delayed by two weeks due to a transport issue. You need to contact an alternative agricultural supplier to arrange an urgent order.

  • Explain why you urgently require a delivery of fresh mulberry leaves.
  • Ask about their current stock availability and pricing.
  • Suggest a date and time for the first shipment.

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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Silk Reeling Demonstration Workshop

You are organising an artisan craft fair for your local community centre and wish to invite a specialist in traditional silk cocoon reeling to host a live demonstration workshop. Write an email to the craft specialist to invite them to participate in the upcoming fair.

  • Explain the purpose of the craft fair and why you want a silk reeling demonstration.
  • Ask about the equipment and space requirements they would need.
  • Propose a schedule and discuss their demonstration fee.
3

Wild Silk Dyeing Project

You and a classmate are preparing a collaborative project on natural dye techniques used on wild tussar silk fabrics for your textile design course. Your classmate missed the practical studio session where the fabric samples were prepared. Write an email to update your classmate on the project's progress.

  • Explain what botanical dye techniques you tested on the silk samples.
  • Ask them to analyse the test results and write the evaluation section.
  • Suggest a time to meet on campus to assemble the final presentation board.

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