Writing. Task 1. E-mail — uzdevums. Eksāmens angļu valodā, Angļu valoda I (Optimālais līmenis).

Study the writing task and answer questions.

E-mail
You should spend about 25 minutes on this task.

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
City Arts Centre

Join our dynamic team of volunteers and be part of Dublin’s vibrant arts community! We are currently looking for volunteers for the following positions:

Gallery Guide: lead visitors through the exhibitions and provide information about the artworks (4-hour shifts)
Workshop Assistant: help artists run creative workshops for children and teens (afternoons)
Front Desk Helper: welcome visitors and provide general information (various shifts available)

We provide full training, a generous travel allowance, and pocket money as well as free entry to all the exhibitions.
Positions available from July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025
Contact Ms Longman at volunteer@cityartcentre.ie

You see the following announcement on the school website.
Write an e-mail to apply for one of these positions. In your e-mail:

explain which role you’re interested in the most and your availability;
describe your relevant experience and skills and explain how you can contribute to the centre;
ask for more information about the terms and conditions of work.

Write between 120–150 words. Texts shorter than 50 words will not be evaluated.

1. What is the main purpose of the email?

To describe personal hobbies and explain how they relate to art and creativity in general.
To apply for one volunteer position and request additional information.
To introduce oneself briefly and show general interest in the centre’s activities, without applying for a specific role.
To express interest in future cultural events and ask to be notified about upcoming exhibitions or workshops.

2. Which opening sentence directly states the purpose of the email?

I have recently heard about your open work positions and wanted to reach out.
I’m writing to apply for the Gallery Guide position advertised on the school website.
I’m contacting you because I’m interested in learning more about your centre’s activities.
I am writing to ask about the volunteering opportunities mentioned in your advertisement.

3. Which sentence shows a clear decision about the preferred role?

I am especially interested in applying for the Workshop Assistant role.
I would be happy to support any of the listed positions if needed.
I think I might like to try either guiding or assisting, depending on what you recommend.
I am open to different options and would like to know which one you think suits me best.

4. Which sentence is appropriate for mentioning an attachment in a formal email?

I put my CV below, please check it when you can.
I’m sending my CV, hope it’s fine with you.
I have attached my CV for your consideration.
My CV should be attached if the file worked.

5. How should you close this formal email?

Yours faithfully,
Lots of love and hugs,
Yours sincerely,
Best wishes,

Atsauce:

https://www.viaa.gov.lv. Centralizētais eksāmens angļu valodā (optimālais mācību satura apguves līmenis), 2025

12. Writing. Task 1. E-mail

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