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Write an Email: a clear structure that scores

You read a short situation and write an email that covers three required points. It tests clear, polite and well-organised writing for a real purpose.

About Writing practice

Format

  • About seven minutes.
  • A situation plus three bullet points you must address.
  • No word minimum, but 120–180 words is a good target.

Strategy

  1. Greeting → one-sentence purpose → one short paragraph per bullet → polite closing.
  2. Use each bullet as a paragraph so you cannot forget one.
  3. Add one specific detail per point (a time, a reason, an example).

Common traps

  • Missing one of the three points — the most common way to lose marks.
  • A tone that is too casual for a teacher or official.

Practise Write an Email inside a real Writing section

Practice on Prepora is always a complete section, so you meet Write an Email in the same place and proportion as on test day. Random sections never repeat until you've done them all. Every answer is explained.

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FAQ

Is the email scored here?

You compare your email with a sample and a checklist. AI scoring is planned.

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