Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.
You are a resident in an apartment complex writing an email to the property manager, Mr Davis. You want to propose installing a rainwater harvesting system in the communal courtyard to help reduce water bills and keep the shared garden healthy during dry spells.
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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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