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Aptis Writing Exam Questions and
Answers
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Write short answers (1-5 words)
How are you? I am fine.
What is your job? I am a nurse.
What is do you like to do in the afternoon? I like to sleep in the
afternoon.
What is your favourite hobby? My favourite hobby is reading.
What is your favourite sport? My favourite colour is football.
What is your favourite food? My favourite food is pizza.
What is your favourite colour? My favourite colour is green.
What is your favourite time of year? My favourite time of year is
summer.
What is your favourite animal? My favourite animal is the camel.
What is your favourite place? My favourite place is Makkah.
What do you usually do in the morning? I usually sleep in the
morning.
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Book Club
Please write here about your hobbies and interests so we
can send you books you will enjoy (use 20-30 words.)
My hobbies and interests are reading, writing, playing
football, tennis, basketball, swimming and cooking. I also
like watching films.
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Aptis Book Club Chat Room – use 30-40 words.
Bubbie: Hi! Welcome to the chat room. I have been a
member for about 6 months. The club has really amazing
books. Why did you join?
I joined the book club because I like reading a lot. I like
reading story books, history books and health books. I
started reading books when I was three years old.
Bubbie: What was the last thing you read, and what did
you think about it?
The last thing I read was a book about sports. It was about
football. I thought it was a really good book. I read it in
one day because it was really short.
Bubbie: What are you planning for your next holiday and
what books are you going to take with you?
I am planning to go to Makkah for my next holiday for
Umrah. I am going to take the Quran and a book about the
stories of the prophets with me.
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Dear customers,
We are sorry to announce that from next month we will no longer
be able to continue our offer of one free book every month. Also,
because of problems with our delivery service, please expect a
wait of 4-6 weeks before you order arrives. Pease feel free to
email us if you have any comments.
Write an email to one of your friends from the club.
Describe your feelings about the email message you just
received and suggest possible action. Write about 50
words.
Hi Ali,
I haven’t heard from you in a while. I hope you’re well. Did
you read the email I’ve attached here? I’m not happy
about this at all. It’s so inconvenient. They should at least
sit down with us and ask us for our suggestions. We should
complain to the management and try to get a different
solution.
See you soon,
Sami
Write an e-mail to the customer service team. Tell them
how you feel about the service, and suggest what you
would like them to do. Write 120-150 words.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I hope this reaches you in the best of health. I am writing
to you regarding the most recent changes announced in
the email last night. This is a really sudden decision and it
places me and others in a tough situation. I am sorry to
complain, but this is really putting me under a lot of stress.
I made plans based on the previous dates and I was really
satisfied with what we had agreed upon before. Is there
anything that can be done to reverse this decision? Or can
those responsible sit down with us for other solutions? I
hope you consider my request. Thank you for taking the
time to read this. I truly apologize for the long email and I
hope to hear back from you soon.
Respectfully,
Sami Khalaf Alrashidi
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You are a member of www.findahouse.co.uk. Use 20-30
words. You have 7 minutes.
Please tell us about yourself and what you are looking for
in your new home.
My name is Khalid Itgah Alrashidi. I am twenty-five years
old. I am looking for a big house that is new.
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Homemaker36: Hi! Welcome to the chat room. What do
you want to know about living in the UK?
I want to know about the prices of houses in the United
Kingdom. Are they expensive or cheap? Also, can I find a
good clean house in a safe neighborhood?
Homemaker36: How many people are there in your
family? What do you like doing together (‫?)مع بعض‬
There are six people in my family. I have three sisters and
three brothers. We like to cook, eat, read, write, drink tea,
play playstation and watch films together.
Homemaker36: Where do you live at the moment (‫?)االن‬
What’s it like (‫?)كيف حال هذا المكان‬
I live in Hail, Saudi Arabia at the moment. I live in a small
apartment in the middle of the city. It has two rooms, a
kitchen, a living room (‫ )غرفة الجلوس‬and two bathrooms.
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You received an e-mail from a friend asking if you have
found any nice houses. Write to your friend and say what
you have found. Write up to 50 words. You have 10
minutes.
Hello Ali,
How are you? I have found many nice houses. The best
house I have found is in London, United Kingdom. The
house is really beautiful and big. It has three rooms, two
kitchens, two bathrooms, two living rooms and a balcony. I
want to really buy this house.
Write back,
Abdullahi
You have seen (‫ )قد رأيت‬a house you like on the website.
Write an e-mail to the estate agent (‫)صاحب العقار‬, asking
some questions about the house and saying when you
would like to see it. Write 120-150 words. You have 20
minutes.
Dear Sir,
I hope you are well. I want to ask some questions about
the house and when I would like to see it. It is a really
beautiful house and I want to buy this house. For how
much are you selling the house? Can I pay (‫ )أدفع‬in
installments (‫ )تقسيط‬or do I have to pay one time? Is the
house new? Also, what time can I see the house? Please
respond as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Sami
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Cooking Club – Use 20-30 words. You have 7 minutes.
Please tell us about the days and times you can come and
the food you enjoy cooking and eating?
I can come every day at nine o’clock in the evening
because I do not have work or studies. I enjoy cooking and
eating rice and chicken.
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You are a member of a cooking club….Use 30 to 40 words per
answer. You have ten minutes.
Jo: Hi! I hear you’ve just started taking cooking classes. I’ve
been a member for about two years because my children
want me to getter at cooking. Why did you join?
I joined the cooking club because I like to eat different
foods and I like cooking new foods. I am looking forward to
learning new recipes and trying them at home.
Jo: I go once or twice a week. How often do you think
you’ll go?
I think I will go every day because I want to learn more and
because I do not have work or studies. I am really happy
about joining this cooking club.
Jo: How many people are there in your family? What do
you like doing together?
There are six people in my family. There is my mother and
father. Also, I have three sisters and one brother. We like
to cook and eat and drink tea together.
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Dear member, I am writing to inform that next week’s
cooking class will be cancelled because your teacher is on
holiday. Extra classes may be available when the teacher
returns. I am sorry if this creates any difficulties for you.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer you a refund at
this stage.
Write an email to your friend. Write about your feelings
and what you think the club should do about the
situation. Write about 50 words.
Hi Ali,
I haven’t heard from you in a while. I hope you’re well. Did
you read the email I’ve attached here? I’m not happy
about this at all. It’s so inconvenient. They should at least
sit down with us and ask us for our suggestions. We should
complain to the management and try to get a different
solution.
See you soon,
Sami
Write an e-mail to the manager of the club. Write about
your feelings and what you think the club should do
about the situation. Write 120-150 words.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I hope this reaches you in the best of health. I am writing
to you regarding the most recent changes announced in
the email last night. This is a really sudden decision and it
places me and others in a tough situation. I am sorry to
complain, but this is really putting me under a lot of stress.
I made plans based on the previous dates and I was really
satisfied with what we had agreed upon before. Is there
anything that can be done to reverse this decision? Or can
those responsible sit down with us for other solutions? I
hope you consider my request. Thank you for taking the
time to read this. I truly apologize for the long email and I
hope to hear back from you soon.
Respectfully,
Sami Khalaf Alrashidi
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You are a member of a college. Fill in the form. Use 20-30
words.
Aptis College:
Please tell us about the days and times you can attend
courses and what you would like to study.
I want to take a history and math course. I can attend the
courses Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 in the morning.
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Aptis College Chat
Sam: Hi! Welcome to the college. What course are you
doing and why did you choose it?
Hello. How are you? I am taking a history and math course
because I have always liked these two subjects a lot since I
first studied them in secondary school.
Miguel: Welcome! How do you feel about the college so
far?
Thank you, Miguel. I really like the college so far. The
classes are really interesting and the teachers are very
smart and helpful. I am excited about continuing my
courses.
Michelle: Did you hear that the college sports club has
closed? What do you think about this?
That is very sad to hear, but I think it will be okay because
there is still a gym on campus and I plan to go there every
day to work out.
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You are a member of a college. You received this email
from the college administrator.
Dear Student,
We are writing to inform you that the end of course exams will now take
place two weeks earlier than originally planned. Your exam, which was
scheduled for the 21st of next month, will now take place on the 7th of next
month. We apologize for any difficulty this may cause.
College Administrator
Write an e-mail to your friend. Write about your feelings
and what you think the college should do about the
situation. Write about 50 words.
Hi Ali,
I haven’t heard from you in a while. I hope you’re well. Did
you read the email I’ve attached here? I’m not happy
about this at all. It’s so inconvenient. They should at least
sit down with us and ask us for our suggestions. We should
complain to the management and try to get a different
solution.
See you soon,
Sami
Write an e-mail to the college administrator. Write about
your feelings and what you think the college should do
about the situation. Write 120-150 words.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I hope this reaches you in the best of health. I am writing
to you regarding the most recent changes announced in
the email last night. This is a really sudden decision and it
places me and others in a tough situation. I am sorry to
complain, but this is really putting me under a lot of stress.
I made plans based on the previous dates and I was really
satisfied with what we had agreed upon before. Is there
anything that can be done to reverse this decision? Or can
those responsible sit down with us for other solutions? I
hope you consider my request. Thank you for taking the
time to read this. I truly apologize for the long email and I
hope to hear back from you soon.
Respectfully,
Sami Khalaf Alrashidi
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Aptis Gardening Club – Use 20-30 words.
Please write some of the reasons why you have joined the
gardening club.
I joined the Gardening Club because I have always enjoyed
gardening at home and growing different types of plants
and herbs.
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Aptis Gardening Club – Use 30-40 words
Sam: Hi! Welcome to the club. Can you tell me something
about your garden?
Hi! Thank you. My garden is in my backyard and I have
been working on it for the last two years. So far, I have
grown onions and potatoes on it.
Miguel: Welcome! Is gardening very popular in your
country?
Hello. Yes, gardening is very popular in my country. People
like to garden on their yards or inside their homes. They
like to grow different kinds of plants and herbs.
Michelle: What is your favourite season and why do you
like it?
My favourite season is spring because it is the perfect
season for growing plants on a garden. I also like spring
because it is really beautiful to see the blossoming of
flowers.
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Dear member,
We are writing to tell you that the talk and slide show on The
Gardens of Japan by Mr. Seiko has been cancelled because the
speaker has been taken ill. Mr. Jones has kindly agreed to give his
talk on The Gardens of England again. I know that many of you
have already heard Mr. Jones before, but I hope you will be happy
to hear him once again.
Write an e-mail to your friend. Write about your feelings
and what you think the club should do about the
situation. Write about 50 words.
Hi Ali,
I haven’t heard from you in a while. I hope you’re well. Did
you read the email I’ve attached here? I’m not happy
about this at all. They should at least sit down with us and
ask us for our suggestions. We should complain to the
management and try to get this resolved.
See you soon,
Sami
Write an e-mail to the president of the club. Write about
your feelings and what you think the club should do
about the situation. Write 120-150 words.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I hope this reaches you in the best of health. I am writing
to you regarding the most recent changes announced in
the email last night. It is unfortunate that Mr. Seiko is sick.
I hope he gains full recovery soon and that he is
rescheduled for another talk on the program sometime in
the near future. However, since we have already heard
Mr. Jones. Is it possible to find another speaker? Or can
those responsible sit down with us for other suggestions? I
hope you consider my request. Thank you for taking the
time to read this. I truly apologize for the long email and I
hope to hear back from you soon.
Respectfully,
Sami Khalaf Alrashidi
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Aptis Music Club – Use 20-30 words
When and where do you listen to music? What kind of
music do you like?
I don’t listen to music at all. However, I do listen to
Shaylaat at home. They’re poems that are recited in a
beautiful voice.
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Aptis Music Club
Miguel: Hi! Welcome to the chat room. I love listening to
music, but I can’t play an instrument or sing. What about
you?
How are you Miguel? I can’t play an instrument or sing
either, but it’s okay, I don’t like musical instruments
anyway. I can, however, recite the Quran in a melodious
voice.
John: Welcome! Why is music important to you?
To be honest, music is not important to me. I never listen
to it. I do, however, listen to the recitation of the Quran
and Arabic poems because they contain beautiful
meanings.
Ali: Did you hear that the club is going to stop have
concerts on Saturdays? How do you feel about it?
Yes, I did hear that, but it is fine with me. I do not mind
because I dislike concerts anyway. They are too loud,
crowded and too bright for me.
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You are a member of a music club.
We are sorry to inform you that from next month membership
fees will go up by 15%. Also, due to maintenance the club’s
website will not be available from between 2 pm to 6 pm for the
next two weeks. Please free to e-mail us
customerservice@aptismusic.com
Write an e-mail to your friend. Write about your feelings
and what you think the club should do about the
situation. Write about 50 words.
Hi Ali,
I haven’t heard from you in a while. I hope you’re well. Did
you read the email I’ve attached here? I’m not happy
about this at all. They should at least sit down with us and
ask us for our suggestions. We should complain to the
management and try to get this resolved.
See you soon,
Sami
Write an e-mail to Customer Services. Write about your
feelings and what you think the club should do about the
situation. Write 120-150 words.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I hope this reaches you in the best of health. I am writing
to you regarding the most recent changes announced in
the email last night. This is a really sudden decision and it
places me and others in a tough situation. I am sorry to
complain, but this is really putting me under a lot of stress.
I made plans based on the previous dates and I was really
satisfied with what we agreed upon before. Is there
anything that can be done to reverse this decision? Or can
those responsible sit down with us for other solutions? I
hope you consider my request. Thank you for taking the
time to read this. I truly apologize for the long email and I
hope to hear back from you soon.
Respectfully,
Sami Khalaf Alrashidi
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Aptis History Club – use 20 to 30 words
Please write some of the reasons why you are interested
in history.
I am interested in History because I used to study it in
middle and secondary school and it really intrigued me.
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Aptis History Club
Sam: Hi! Welcome to the chat room. I was interested in
history at school and I studied it in university. What about
you?
Hello Sam. How are you? I also studied history in school
and I liked it so much that I continued studying it in
university. It is really interesting to learn about the past.
Miguel: Welcome! Can you tell me something about the
history of your country?
My country has an interesting history. It all started when
King Abdulaziz Alsaud united Saudi territories as one
nation after World War 1. Since then, we have been a
strong nation led by the Alsaud family.
Michelle: Who is your favourite person from history and
why are you interested in him or her?
My favourite person from history is Prophet Muhammad. I
am interested in him because he was a normal person
chosen by God to teach people the truth and the best way
of life.
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You are a member of a History Club.
Dear Member,
We are writing to tell you that the trip to Blackrock Castle has
been cancelled because of lack of interest. You will be given a
refund for the cost of the coach trip. However because this is a
late cancellation we cannot refund the cost of your entrance
ticket to the castle. We apologized for this and thank you for your
understanding.
Write an e-mail to your friend. Write about your feelings
and what you think the club should do about the
situation. Write about 50 words.
Hi Ali,
I haven’t heard from you in a while. I hope you’re well. Did
you read the email I’ve attached here? I’m not happy
about this at all. They should at least sit down with us and
ask us for our suggestions. We should complain to the
management and try to get this resolved.
See you soon,
Sami
Write an e-mail to the president of the club. Write about
your feelings and what you think the club should do
about the situation. Write 120-150 words.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I hope this reaches you in the best of health. I am writing
to you regarding the most recent changes announced in
the email last night. This is a really sudden decision and it
places me and others in a tough situation. I am sorry to
complain, but this is really putting me under a lot of stress.
I made plans based on the previous dates and I was really
satisfied with what we agreed upon before. Is there
anything that can be done to reverse this decision? Or can
those responsible sit down with us for other solutions? I
hope you consider my request. Thank you for taking the
time to read this. I truly apologize for the long email and I
hope to hear back from you soon.
Respectfully,
Sami Khalaf Alrashidi
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Aptis Health Club – Use 20-30 words.
Please tell us the classes you want to take and what days
and times are suitable for you.
I want to take a First Aid class so that I can help people in
danger. I can attend the class on Mondays at 8 in the
morning.
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Aptis Health Club – use 30-40 words.
Jim: Hi! Welcome to the club. My name is Jim and I will be
your fitness instructor. How did you hear about the club?
Hello. How are you? I heard about the Health Club from a
friend I met in college. My friend is a member of the club
as well. He likes it a lot.
Jim: And what do you expect to achieve?
I expect to achieve a better and healthier life by learning
to exercise more and eat healthy kinds of food. Also, I
hope to meet new people and make new friends.
Jim: I am sure we’ll be able to help you achieve your goals.
What is your opinion of the facilities so far?
My opinion of the facilities is that they are really good.
They are new and up to date and they look really cool. I
really like the gym and the equipment there.
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You are a member of a History Club. You received this email
from the club’s manager.
Dear Member,
We regret to inform you that for personal reasons your instructor
will be away for the next two weeks. You will be able to use the
facilities but the instructor will not be available to assist you. We
thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Write an e-mail to your friend, who is also a member of
the club. Write about your feelings and what you think
the club should do about the situation. Write about 50
words.
Hi Ali,
I haven’t heard from you in a while. I hope you’re well. Did
you read the email I’ve attached here? I’m not happy
about this at all. They should at least sit down with us and
ask us for our suggestions. We should complain to the
management and try to get this resolved.
See you soon,
Sami
Write an e-mail to the manager of the club. Write about
your feelings and what you think the club should do
about the situation. Write 120-150 words.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I hope this reaches you in the best of health. I am writing
to you regarding the most recent changes announced in
the email last night. This is a really sudden decision and it
places me and others in a tough situation. I am sorry to
complain, but I was really looking forward to our lessons
with the instructor. He is a really good teacher. Can we at
least get a substitute teacher with us in the classroom until
he returns? I hope you consider my request. Thank you for
taking the time to read this. I truly apologize for the long
email and I hope to hear back from you soon.
Respectfully,
Sami Khalaf Alrashidi
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Aptis Language Club – Use 20-30
Please write about your free time and interests.
In my free time I like to read, cook, watch films, swim and
play football. Also, I like to drink tea with my family.
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Aptis Language Club – use 30-40 words.
Star: Hi! Welcome to the chat room. I have been learning
here for about 6 months. Why did you choose this course?
I chose this Language Club because I like to learn and
speak different languages. I am really excited and looking
forward to learning more about English in this great club.
Star: It’s great isn’t it? How have you found the course so
far? What’s been difficult?
I found the course to be really interesting. I am really
enjoying it. However, the class times have been difficult
for me because I work six days a week.
Star: Me too! What are you hoping to do when you finish
the course?
I am hoping to travel with my family to New York, USA and
practice my new English skills with the people. I am also
hoping to study English in a university there.
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You have joined an online language course. You have been
learning the language for a few months.
Your friend is interested in learning the language too. Write an
e-mail to your friend recommending the course and give
advice on how to improve. Write about 50 words.
Hi Ali,
How are you? Did you read the flyer I’ve attached here?
It’s for an online English course I am currently taking. It’s
really good. I’ve learned so much interacting with the
teacher and students. I think you should join too. It’ll be a
great opportunity for you to practice your English and
improve your speaking skills.
See you soon,
Sami
You don’t have time to finish your language course. Write
an e-mail to the customer service team telling them why
you can’t continue, and say what you think about the
course. Write 120-150 words.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I hope this reaches you in the best of health. I am writing
to you regarding my English course. Something urgent has
come up for me and I will not have time to continue the
course. This is really unfortunate because I have been
really enjoying this course. The instructor is great and the
lessons are excellent. Thus I was wondering if it is possible
to get refunded for the remaining days. Thank you for
understanding and taking the time to read this. I truly
hope to hear back from you soon.
Respectfully,
Sami Khalaf Alrashidi
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Aptis Sports Club – Use 20-30 words
Please tell us about the days and times you can come and
activities you enjoy.
I can come to the sports club on Mondays at 8 in the
morning. I enjoy playing football and basketball.
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Aptis Sports Club Chat – use 30-40 words per answer.
J: Hi! I hear you’re a new member of the sports club. I have
been a member for about 2 years after my friend gave me
a year’s membership as a gift. Why did you join?
Hello. How are you J? I joined because I want to start
working out and become stronger. I hope that joining this
club will help me become healthier and fitter.
J: I love it. How do you feel about the club?
I feel really good. I am excited about my first lesson on
Monday. I can’t wait. What normally happens in the club
on Monday mornings and will you be there?
J: I agree. What do you think about the swimming pool
closing?
I think that it’s really unfortunate that they’ll be closing the
swimming pool. I was looking forward to it because, as you
know, swimming is a really good exercise for the entire
body.
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You are a member of a sports club. On your last visit to club you
saw the notice below.
Dear Members,
We are sorry to tell you that from next month membership fees
will go up by a minimum of 15%. Also, due to maintenance, we
will close from 4pm on Wednesdays for the next four weeks.
Please feel free to email us at kjmn@goodhealth.com.
Write an e-mail to a friend. Write your feelings about the
notice and suggest possible alternatives. Write about 50
words.
Hi Ali,
I haven’t heard from you in a while. I hope you’re well. Did
you read the email I’ve attached here? I’m not happy
about this at all. They should at least sit down with us and
ask us for our suggestions. We should complain to the
management and try to get this resolved.
See you soon,
Sami
Also, write an e-mail to the customer service team
explaining your feelings about the notice and suggesting
possible alternatives. Write 120-150 words.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I hope this reaches you in the best of health. I am writing
to you regarding the most recent changes announced in
the email last night. This is a really sudden decision and it
places me and others in a tough situation. I am sorry to
complain, but this is really putting me under a lot of stress.
I made plans based on the previous dates and I was really
satisfied with what we agreed upon before. Is there
anything that can be done to reverse this decision? Or can
those responsible sit down with us for other solutions? I
hope you consider my request. Thank you for taking the
time to read this. I truly apologize for the long email and I
hope to hear back from you soon.
Respectfully,
Sami Khalaf Alrashidi
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