Task 8 · Reporting a problem in your building
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 1W1-08Intermediate
150-200 wordsReporting a problem in your building
The main entrance door of your apartment building no longer locks properly. Anyone can walk in, and packages have gone missing.
Write to: The building manager · Formal tone
Write an email to the building manager reporting the problem.
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 the problem and how long it has existed
- • Explain the risk to residents
- • Mention any incidents that have already happened
- • Ask for a specific action and timeline
Question 8 of 30
Every question is prewritten and always available — no AI credits needed.
- 1. Greeting
- 2. Opening purpose
- 3. Point 1
- 4. Explanation
- 5. Point 2
- 6. Explanation
- 7. Point 3
- 8. Explanation
- 9. Closing
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0 words · target 150-2000 characters