PTE Core Write Email Practice:
Sample Questions

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In this exam, Pearson has introduced 2 new question types which are as follows:

Write Email

This question asks you to write an email based on a prompt.

You have 9 minutes to write your email. Your email should be around 100 words long. Do not write less than 50 words or more than 120 words.

The word count at the end of the screen shows how many words you write. You can also use the cut, copy, and paste buttons to edit your response.

Provided below are a few sample questions for you to understand & prepare:

Sample Question 1:

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As a parent, you write an email to other parents and invite their children to take part in your child's birthday party.

Your email should include the following three themes:

- When and where will the party be held

- What food will be served

- What activities will be arranged?

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Sample Question 2:

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Write an email to Marvin, the owner of the apartment, regarding a water problem. Include the following details:

- Describe the water problem.

- Specify when the issue was noticed.

- Request assistance or action to resolve the problem.

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You are a student seeking clarification on an assignment. Write an email to your professor asking for clarification on the instructions.

- Seek clarification on deadline extension.

- Inquire about the requirements of formatting.

- Request the scope of research.

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You are planning a group dinner for your friend’s birthday. Write an email to Oscar’s Kitchen to make a group booking for 20 people as they do not allow group bookings for more than 6 people online. Include the following information.

- Booking for 20 people on Friday at a specific time.

- Details of the birthday

- Information on parking

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You are a volunteer at a local animal shelter and you want to invite more adults to adopt a pet. Write an email to the subscribers of your newsletter, introducing three animals that are looking for a new home.

Your introductions must be based on the following three themes:

- Personality

- Health

- Compatibility

- You should include all three themes. Provide supporting photos for your introductions.

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You are a customer service representative and you want to apologize to a client who received a defective product. Write an email to the client, explaining three steps you will take to resolve the issue.

Your steps must relate to the following:

- Refund

- Replacement

- Compensation

You should include all three themes. Provide supporting details for your steps.

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You are a project manager and you want to update your team on the progress of a new assignment. Write an email to your team members, summarizing achievements you have made so far.

Your achievements must involve the following:

- Deadline

- Budget

- Quality

- On-time delivery.

Provide supporting data for your achievements.

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You are a book reviewer and you want to recommend a novel to your readers. Write an email to your subscribers, summarizing three aspects of the novel that you enjoyed.

Your aspects must be based on the following:

- Plot

- Characters

- Setting

You should include all three themes. Provide supporting quotes for your aspects.

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You are a fitness instructor and you want to motivate more adults to exercise regularly. Write an email to your clients, suggesting different types of workouts that they can try.

Your workouts must relate to the following classes:

- Cardio

- Strength

- Flexibility

- Balanced

Provide supporting benefits for your workouts.

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You are a music producer and you want to introduce a new artist to your fans. Write an email to your followers, describing different qualities of the artist that make them stand out.

Your qualities must involve the following:

- Voice

- Style

- Message

- Instruments

Provide supporting examples for your qualities

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You are a gardener and you want to share your tips on how to grow beautiful flowers. Write an email to your friends, explaining two methods that you use to keep your plants healthy.

Your methods must be based on the following two themes:

- Soil

- Water

You should include both themes. Provide supporting steps for your methods.