PTE Core · Write Email

Street Art and Murals

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1

Neighbourhood Mural Restoration

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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 local volunteer group to clean and restore an ageing street art mural in your neighbourhood park. The paint has begun to peel, and local residents want to preserve the artwork. Write an email to the community centre coordinator, Ms Davies, to discuss the upcoming project.

  • Explain why the mural needs restoration.
  • Ask for permission to store cleaning equipment at the centre.
  • Suggest a suitable date for an initial planning meeting.

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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Youth Centre Wall Commission

You are the manager of a new youth centre and wish to hire a local street artist to create an inspiring mural on an exterior brick wall. Write an email to the artist, Mr Lawson, to outline the project and invite him to submit a design proposal.

  • Describe the theme and dimensions of the proposed wall space.
  • Ask about his availability and standard commission rates.
  • Suggest a deadline for submitting preliminary sketches.
3

Heritage Mural Graffiti Removal

You live near a celebrated historical street mural that was recently defaced with spray paint. You are concerned that improper cleaning could permanently damage the original artwork. Write an email to the council maintenance officer, Mr Bennett, to report the incident and request specialist cleaning.

  • Detail the location and extent of the damage to the mural.
  • Request that specialist conservators handle the graffiti removal.
  • Ask to be updated on the schedule for the repairs.

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