1.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had registered for an international conference related to your profession, which was scheduled to take place in another city next week. However, due to an unexpected personal emergency, you are unable to attend.

Write a letter to the conference organizer. In your letter

• explain why you cannot attend the conference
• apologise for informing them at short notice
• ask if it is possible to get a refund or attend a future event

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

2.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had enrolled in a professional development workshop to improve your skills, but due to sudden work commitments, you are unable to participate.

Write a letter to the training manager. In your letter

• explain the reason for your absence
• apologise for the inconvenience caused
• inquire about attending the next available session

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

3.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had booked a seat at a seminar that is important for your career, but due to travel issues, you cannot attend.

Write a letter to the seminar organizer. In your letter

• explain your situation
• apologise for not being able to attend
• request access to seminar materials

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

4.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had planned to attend a business meeting at your company’s head office in another city, but due to unavoidable circumstances, you cannot go.

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter

• explain why you cannot attend
• apologise for the inconvenience
• suggest a new time for the meeting

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

5.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had registered for an important training course, but due to health issues, you are unable to attend.

Write a letter to the course coordinator. In your letter

• explain your situation
• apologise for the late notice
• ask about rescheduling or refund options

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

6.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had arranged to attend a company event, but due to urgent work responsibilities, you cannot participate.

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter

• explain the reason
• apologise for your absence
• suggest how you will contribute later

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

7.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had planned to attend a job interview, but due to unexpected travel delays, you cannot reach on time.

Write a letter to the HR manager. In your letter

• explain your situation
• apologise for the inconvenience
• request a new interview date

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

8.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had booked a hotel for a business trip, but your plans have changed and you can no longer travel.

Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter

• explain why you are cancelling
• apologise for the late notice
• request a refund or reschedule

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

9.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had planned to attend an academic seminar, but due to family responsibilities, you cannot go.

Write a letter to the organizer. In your letter

• explain your situation
• apologise for your absence
• ask if you can receive seminar materials

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

10.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had agreed to give a presentation at a conference, but due to an emergency, you are unable to attend.

Write a letter to the organizer. In your letter

• explain why you cannot attend
• apologise for the short notice
• suggest an alternative arrangement

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

11.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had scheduled an important medical appointment, but due to an unexpected situation, you are unable to attend.

Write a letter to the clinic. In your letter

• explain why you cannot attend the appointment
• apologise for the late notice
• request a new appointment date

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

12.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had planned to attend a parent-teacher meeting at your child’s school, but you are unable to go.

Write a letter to the teacher. In your letter

• explain your situation
• apologise for not attending
• ask for an alternative time to meet

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

13.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had registered for a volunteer program, but due to personal reasons, you cannot participate.

Write a letter to the organization. In your letter

• explain why you cannot take part
• apologise for the inconvenience
• express interest in future opportunities

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

14.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had planned to attend a cultural event, but due to unforeseen circumstances, you are unable to go.

Write a letter to the event organizer. In your letter

• explain your situation
• apologise for your absence
• request a refund or ticket transfer

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

15.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had arranged a meeting with a service provider, but you are unable to attend due to urgent work commitments.

Write a letter to the office. In your letter

• explain why you cannot attend
• apologise for the inconvenience
• request to reschedule the meeting

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

16.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had planned to attend a university orientation program, but you cannot participate.

Write a letter to the university administration. In your letter

• explain your situation
• apologise for missing the program
• ask if you can receive important information

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

17.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had booked tickets for a sports event, but now you are unable to attend.

Write a letter to the event organizer. In your letter

• explain why you cannot attend
• apologise for the late notice
• request a refund or ticket transfer

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

18.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had agreed to participate in a team project, but due to personal issues, you cannot continue.

Write a letter to your team leader. In your letter

• explain your situation
• apologise for withdrawing
• suggest how you can support remotely

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

19.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had planned to attend a language course, but you are unable to continue.

Write a letter to the institute. In your letter

• explain why you are leaving
• apologise for the inconvenience
• ask about refund or future options

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

20.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had scheduled an interview for a part-time job, but you cannot attend due to illness.

Write a letter to the employer. In your letter

• explain your situation
• apologise for the inconvenience
• request a new interview date

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

21.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had planned to attend a family function, but you are unable to go due to work commitments.

Write a letter to the host. In your letter

• explain your situation
• apologise for your absence
• send your best wishes

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

22.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had agreed to attend a business trip, but you are unable to travel now.

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter

• explain why you cannot travel
• apologise for the inconvenience
• suggest an alternative arrangement

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

23.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had registered for an online webinar, but due to technical issues, you could not attend.

Write a letter to the organizer. In your letter

• explain the problem
• apologise for missing the session
• ask if you can access the recording

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

24.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had planned to attend a professional networking event, but you cannot go.

Write a letter to the organizer. In your letter

• explain your situation
• apologise for the inconvenience
• express interest in future events

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

25.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You had arranged to attend a workshop, but due to visa issues, you are unable to travel.

Write a letter to the organizer. In your letter

• explain your situation
• apologise for the late notice
• ask about rescheduling or refund

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.