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CELPIP WRITING TASK 1 Emails — November 2026

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  CELPIP WRITING TASK 1 Emails — November 2026 1\. Formal — Requesting reconsideration of a rejected insurance claim Question: Your home insurance claim was recently rejected after a storm damaged your property. Write an email to the insurance company. In your email: * Explain how the damage occurred. * Describe why you disagree with the rejection. * Request a review of your claim. Sample Email Subject: Request for Reconsideration of Insurance Claim Dear Claims Manager, I am writing to request a review of my home insurance claim, which was recently rejected following the damage caused by a severe storm at my property on 24 October. During the storm, strong winds damaged a section of my roof and allowed rainwater to enter the house. This resulted in damage to the bedroom ceiling, electrical fittings and some furniture. I submitted a claim under my home insurance policy, but I was informed that it could not be approved because the supporting evidence was considered insufficient. I be...

CELPIP NOVEMBER 2026 — WEEKEND 3 | 20–22 November 2026

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 CELPIP NOVEMBER 2026 — WEEKEND 3 | 20–22 November 2026 ### 1\. WRITING — TWO TASKS ### TASK 1 — EMAIL WRITING: FORMAL APPEAL Three predicted situations * Request a review of a declined reimbursement for a professional course. * Ask for reconsideration of a reduced work-from-home arrangement. * Appeal against a late fee charged on an educational programme registration. ### A. Understand the task A formal appeal means that a decision has already been made, but you believe it should be reconsidered. Your email must: * Explain the decision you disagree with. * Give reasons and supporting details. * Request a review or a specific change. Tone: Professional, respectful, firm and persuasive. ### B. Universal email format Dear \[Recipient/Department\], Paragraph 1 — Purpose: I am writing to formally request a reconsideration of the decision regarding \[issue\]. Paragraph 2 — Background: I recently \[explain what happened\]. According to the information provided, \[explain the decision\]. ...