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Task 6 · Requesting a refund for a damaged product

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

Writing Task 1W1-06Intermediate
150-200 words

Requesting a refund for a damaged product

You ordered a coffee machine online. It arrived with a cracked water tank and it leaks when you use it. The store's website has no refund form.

Write to: The online store's support team · Formal tone

Write an email to the online store requesting a refund.

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 your order details
  • Describe the damage
  • Say what you have already tried
  • State the refund or replacement you want

Question 6 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