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Task 11 · Cancelling an arrangement

Task 1 · Writing an Emaila realistic situation requiring a 150-200 word email: complaint, request, apology, recommendation, cancellation, workplace or neighbourhood issue

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150-200 words

Cancelling an arrangement

You booked a photographer for a family celebration next month, but the celebration has been postponed because a relative is unwell.

Write to: A photographer you hired · Semi-formal tone

Write an email to the photographer cancelling the booking.

Write an email of 150-200 words. Read the situation, then write to the person named. Cover every required point, keep the tone appropriate, and organise your email into short paragraphs. You have 27 minutes for both writing tasks in the real test; aim for about 15 minutes here.

You must include

  • Give the booking details
  • Explain why you must cancel
  • Ask about the deposit
  • Say whether you would like to rebook

Question 11 of 30

Every question is prewritten and always available — no AI credits needed.
  1. 1. Greeting
  2. 2. Opening purpose
  3. 3. Point 1
  4. 4. Explanation
  5. 5. Point 2
  6. 6. Explanation
  7. 7. Point 3
  8. 8. Explanation
  9. 9. Closing
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0 words · target 150-2000 characters