Part reading Task 8 points

Task 2 12 points

Complete the text about complaining about goods and services with the words in the box.

Before you (9) a complaint, it’s important that you are absolutely clear about why you are unhappy. Perhaps you are (10) with the way you were treated; maybe you bought a product which was faulty and you want to (11) it. Or was your problem caused by a late (12) ? You also need to be clear in your mind about what you want to achieve by complaining. Is it enough for someone to (13) for the problem, or do you want a full (14) of the money you spent? Maybe you need an expert to provide technical (15) because the product instructions are not clear and you are having (16) problems.

When you contact the company, make sure you speak to the best person in the organization to
(17) with your complaint. Make an effort to (18) your problem clearly and calmly. You may need to speak to several different people before you can agree on a satisfactory (19) to your problem. Finally, if a customer service representative has been helpful and you are happy with the way they have resolved your complaint, remember to
(20) them for their help.

Part 2 Writing

Task 1 5 points

Write an email based on the following brief. Write about 30–40 words.
You bought a DVD online for €40. You used a €10 money-off e-voucher which the company sent to you in an email. However, the company have charged your credit card the full amount. You are also dissatisfied with the customer helpline.
Write an email of complaint to the company

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  describing the problem with the payment
  
• 
  describing what happened when you phoned the customer helpline
  
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  requesting a full refund.
  

To: The Online Bookstore

Cc

Subject: Reference number 3000021

Dear Sir or Madam

Task 2 5 points