Aptis reading Test: General Tips and Strategies

Part 4: You received this email from the principal.
Dear New Teacher, 
Welcome to the team! We understand how difficult it is to transition from being a student to 
a teacher in your first year of work. In light of this, we would like to offer you more support. 
Beginning on the first Friday in October, we will hold weekly training meetings led by more 
senior staff to help you in your new role. These meetings are unpaid, and therefore, not 
mandatory. However, we feel that it is in your best interest to attend them for your own 
professional development. 
Write a short email to your friend (about 50 words). Tell your friend your feelings 
about this email and what you plan to do. You have 10 minutes. 
i.e. informal style 
Hey Felipe,
I got an email from the principal about the group for new teachers that I joined. We are 
being told to attend unpaid staff meetings every Friday! I am grateful for the opportunity, but I 
don’t want to spend my Friday afternoons at work for no pay!
Speak soon,
Julia
Write an email to the principal (about 120-150 words). Tell them your thoughts about 
this email and what you would like to do. You have 20 minutes.
i.e. formal style 
Dear Principal,
Thank you for your email about the staff meetings for new teachers!
On one hand, I am quite excited about the idea. I am looking forward to learning from my 
colleagues. On the other hand, I am upset by the choice of day. After a long week of teaching, 

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many of us new teachers would like to go home and relax. Instead, we have to spend our free 
time at work.
Although I am eager to participate in these training sessions, I am wondering if we could 
arrange another date. I have spoken to some other group members and we believe that a week 
night meeting after school would be best for all of our schedules. Could we consider Monday or 
Wednesday instead? Please let me know if this is possible.
Regards,
Julia Rodrigues