Email Task Structure: Professional Register & Concise Precision
1. Task Requirements (7-Minute Timed Task)
You receive an email or notice describing a workplace or university campus scenario requiring an immediate written response. You must satisfy 2–3 explicit prompt bullet points within 7 minutes.
2. Optimal Email Format
A. Salutation
- Formal:
Dear Professor Davis,/Dear Ms. Jenkins, - Semi-Formal:
Dear Alex,(only if writing to a direct peer)
B. Statement of Purpose (Line 1)
I am writing to inquire about.../I am writing to request permission to.../I am writing in response to your announcement regarding...
C. Addressing the Required Points (Body Paragraphs)
- Direct, courteous explanation addressing every prompt requirement.
- Use conditional requests:
Would it be possible to.../I would be grateful if you could clarify...
D. Sign-off and Signature
Sincerely,/Best regards,followed by your name on the next line.