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Task 4 · Writing to your manager about a workload problem

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

Writing Task 1W1-04Advanced
150-200 words

Writing to your manager about a workload problem

Two people on your team left last month and their work was added to yours. You are falling behind and mistakes are starting to appear.

Write to: Your manager · Formal tone

Write an email to your manager explaining the problem and proposing a solution.

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

  • • Describe your current workload
  • • Explain the effect it is having on your work
  • • Suggest two possible solutions
  • • Ask for a meeting to discuss it

Question 4 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