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writing samples
Many Task 1 emails lose points even when the grammar is acceptable, because the tone does not match the relationship. The point of these original samples is to show how the same purpose shifts when you write to a friend, a manager, or a company.
Quick answer
The email can still follow the same broad shape: greeting, purpose, details, close. But the wording should change. A complaint to a company, a request to a manager, and a message to a friend should not sound interchangeable.
Original sample lines
Opening: “Hi Maya, I wanted to let you know that I cannot join the trip this Saturday because my work shift was changed at the last minute.”
Close: “I hope you still have a great time, and I would be happy to meet next weekend instead.”
Opening: “Dear Ms. Patel, I am writing to request a schedule adjustment for next Tuesday because I have a medical appointment that cannot be moved.”
Close: “Thank you for considering my request. Please let me know if I should arrange coverage for the first hour of the shift.”
Opening: “Dear Building Manager, I am writing to report that the heating in my apartment has not been working properly since Monday evening.”
Close: “I would appreciate it if someone could inspect the unit as soon as possible, because the temperature has dropped significantly.”
Opening: “Dear Customer Service Team, I am contacting you about the damaged package I received on April 18 under order number 54829.”
Close: “Please let me know whether you can replace the item or issue a refund, and I can provide photos if needed.”
Common mistakes
Friendly phrases can sound careless when the task is a complaint, request, or formal update.
Over-formal phrasing can sound unnatural when the prompt is a message to a friend or classmate.
The best closing depends on the task: request a response, confirm a next step, or end on a friendly note.
What to do next
Open the Task 1 email template if you want the full email structure instead of only tone examples.
Open Task 1 templateWrite one Task 1 draft and use AI scoring to check whether the tone and purpose stayed aligned.
Open AI scoringFAQ
The most common problem is a mismatch between the relationship and the level of directness, politeness, or formality.
No. Keep the same broad structure, but change the opening and close so they fit the exact relationship and purpose.
No. These are original sample lines written to show tone differences, not official CELPIP sample responses.
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