Commissioning an Anniversary Portrait

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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 want to commission a local artist to paint an oil portrait of your grandparents for their upcoming wedding anniversary. Write an email to the painter, Mr Henderson. Explain your idea for the painting, ask about his availability and pricing, and suggest a time to meet to discuss the project in detail.

Explain the purpose and subject of the portrait.
Ask about pricing and timeframes for completion.
Suggest a time to meet in person to discuss details.

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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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Portrait Painting Workshop Query

You are interested in attending an advanced weekend workshop on live model portrait painting at a local arts centre. Write an email to the course tutor, Ms Davies. Describe your previous painting experience, ask what materials participants are expected to bring, and ask whether preparatory sketches can be submitted for review before the course begins.

Describe your background and previous painting experience.
Ask what brushes and paints participants must supply.
Enquire about submitting preparatory sketches prior to the workshop.

Community Portrait Exhibition Request

You are organising a community exhibition featuring painted portraits of local residents and volunteers. Write an email to the municipal gallery manager, Mr Fletcher. Explain the objective of the exhibition, request the use of the main gallery space for two weeks in November, and suggest a date to present the full proposal.

Explain the purpose and scope of the community portrait exhibition.
Request the reservation of the main gallery space for two weeks.
Suggest a date to present the exhibition proposal in person.

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