CELPIP Writing Task 1 · semi-formal email

Email to your child's teacher about an upcoming field trip

Your son's Grade 4 class is going on a day trip to a farm next month. The permission form asks parents to share any concerns and mentions that the teacher is looking for parent volunteers. Your son has a serious nut allergy. Write an email to his teacher.

Write an email of about 150–200 words in which you do the following:

Say that you would like to volunteer for the trip
Explain your concern about your son's allergy
Ask questions or make suggestions about keeping him safe on the trip

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Tips for this prompt

Begin with a friendly, positive comment about the trip so that your concern does not sound like a complaint.
Give clear facts about the allergy, such as what triggers it and where your son keeps his auto-injector.
Ask specific questions, for example about snacks offered at the farm, rather than expressing general worry.

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Sample at about CLB 7179 words

Dear Ms. Robinson,

I am the father of Leo from your class. I read the permission form for the trip to the farm next month and I want to be volunteer for this trip. I can take a day off from my work, it is no problem.

But I also have a worry. Leo has a very serious allergy with nuts. If he eat even a little bit, he can have big reaction and he must go to hospital. He always have his EpiPen in his bag. On the farm maybe the children will eat snacks or lunch together, and maybe other kids bring food with nuts. I am afraid about this.

So I want to ask some questions. Will the farm give food to the children? Can you ask the parents to not send food with nuts that day? Also, can Leo be in my group, so I can watch what he eats? I think it is more safe for him.

Thank you for your help. I hope Leo can enjoy the trip safely.

Best regards, Alex Silva

Why about CLB 7: The offer to volunteer, the allergy and the questions are all clear, and the questions are useful. Errors such as "want to be volunteer", "allergy with nuts", "he eat", "have big reaction" and "more safe" make the writing less accurate.

Sample at about CLB 9180 words

Dear Ms. Robinson,

My name is Alex Silva and I am Leo's father. I received the permission form for the Grade 4 trip to the farm next month, and I would love to volunteer for the trip. I have already talked to my employer and I am able to take the day off work.

I also wanted to let you know about Leo's allergy. As you may already know, Leo has a serious nut allergy, and even a small amount of nuts can cause him to have a severe reaction. He always carries an EpiPen with him in his backpack. Since there will probably be food on the trip, I am a little bit worried about him, especially because the children will be eating lunch away from school.

If possible, I would like to be in the same group as Leo so I can keep an eye on him during the day.

Please let me know if there is anything I need to do before the trip. Thank you for organizing this trip for the children.

Kind regards, Alex Silva

Why about CLB 9: Natural and well organized, with a clear explanation of the allergy. The third point is thin: there is only one suggestion and no questions about the food at the farm; "trip" is repeated and a comma is missing before "so I can".

Sample at about CLB 11189 words

Dear Ms. Robinson,

Leo has been talking enthusiastically about his Grade 4 visit to Green Hollow Farm on November 14. I would be delighted to join as a parent volunteer and have arranged the full day off with my employer. Please let me know which volunteer forms I should complete.

Before the trip, I would also like to discuss his severe peanut and tree nut allergy. Even trace amounts can trigger a reaction. His EpiPen is kept in the front pocket of his backpack, where it is readily accessable. My particular concern is any food offered during farm tastings, since ingredients may be difficult to check on the day.

Could you ask whether food will be served and obtain ingredient information in advance? If possible, I would appreciate having Leo in my group, allowing me to check his snacks without drawing unnecessary attention to him. I can also provide a nut-free snack for everyone in that group, subject to your approval.

Could we briefly review the school's existing allergy plan before departure? I want to support your arrangements and help Leo enjoy the visit confidently.

Warm regards, Alex Silva

Why about CLB 11: The response combines a helpful volunteer offer with specific food checks and a review of the existing allergy plan. Correcting the small spelling slip "accessable" would improve accuracy.

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