Community Bicycle Lane Proposal

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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 recently attended a public consultation meeting held by your local municipal council regarding proposed changes to cycling lanes across your neighbourhood. You wish to provide formal feedback on the initial design scheme. Write an email to the Lead Planning Officer, Mr Henderson.

Explain what you appreciate about the new bicycle lane design.
Describe one safety concern you have regarding a specific intersection.
Suggest a modification that would improve accessibility for local cyclists.

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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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Neighbourhood Allotment Site Application

You are the coordinator of a local residents' association seeking permission to convert a vacant municipal plot into a shared community garden. You need to present your group's proposal to the local authority. Write an email to the District Land Use Officer, Ms Davies.

State the location and intended purpose of the proposed community garden.
Outline how the garden will benefit the local neighbourhood.
Request a brief meeting to discuss zoning approval and site access.

Highway Acoustic Barrier Installation

You live next to a newly completed urban bypass road where traffic noise levels have significantly exceeded initial municipal forecasts. You want the local council to take acoustic mitigation measures. Write an email to the Chief Urban Environmental Planner.

Describe the impact of the increased traffic noise on your household.
Point out why the current tree buffer is inadequate.
Propose installing sound-absorbing acoustic barriers along the residential boundary.

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