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B2 COURSE - Unit 61

This report provides guidance on writing an effective report. It explains that a report is usually written for a supervisor or peer group to provide factual information and recommendations. The report should have a clear organization with headings and lists. It recommends stating the purpose in the introduction, describing how data was collected, reporting the results in separate sections, and making recommendations in the conclusion. Useful language is provided for these different sections, such as stating the purpose or describing findings. An example question and model answer is also included to demonstrate how to write a report on local eating places based on interviews, discussing trends, dissatisfaction, and making a recommendation.

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B2 COURSE - Unit 61

This report provides guidance on writing an effective report. It explains that a report is usually written for a supervisor or peer group to provide factual information and recommendations. The report should have a clear organization with headings and lists. It recommends stating the purpose in the introduction, describing how data was collected, reporting the results in separate sections, and making recommendations in the conclusion. Useful language is provided for these different sections, such as stating the purpose or describing findings. An example question and model answer is also included to demonstrate how to write a report on local eating places based on interviews, discussing trends, dissatisfaction, and making a recommendation.

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B2 COURSE

Unit 61 - Writing: Report

A REPORT is usually written for a superior (e.g. a teacher) or a peer group (e.g. members of an English
club). Candidates are expected to give some factual information and make suggestions or
recommendations. A report should be clearly organised and may include headings.

HINTS
Begin by stating the purpose of your report.
You may invent where you got the information.
Use a clear layout with:

Headings. They will make it clear that your report is not an essay or review.
Lists of numbered points or bullets where appropriate. (DON’T overdo it, though. If you
use them in more than one section, you won’t be able to show the full range of structures
and vocabulary you know.)

Divide your report into sections according to the input.


Develop the ideas in the task input. Focus on a maximum of two points.
Give a clear summary of the situation and make a comment/suggestion only in the last paragraph.
Use an impersonal, semi-formal style.

61.1. - Useful language for a report

Stating the purpose of the report (paragraph 1)

The main aim/objective/purpose of this report is to …

Describing how you got the information (paragraph 1)

To prepare for this report, I conducted interviews with… / I visited three of the most popular… / I
discussed the issue with…

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Reporting your results (paragraphs 2, 3, …)
According to …
All those who were interviewed believe that/are concerned that… / It is thought that… / It was
commented upon by a number of people we talked to that…
A cause of dissatisfaction was…

Presenting a list
The arguments against … are the following

1.1 ...
1.2 ...

The following were the main reasons given for supporting …: firstly, …, secondly, …

Points mentioned in favour of/against … were:

1.1 ...
1.2 ...

There are several ways in which … might be … :

1.1 ...
1.2 ...

Making recommendations (Last paragraph)

Taking all the factors mentioned into account…


I would therefore recommend ….
Clearly, more could be done to …. I would make the following recommendations:

1 ...
2 ...
3 ...

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61.2. - Model question and answer

TASK

Your English teacher has asked you to write a report on where people can eat out in your area. You
should include the views of visitors and local people, comment on any recent trends and
dissatisfaction and make a recommendation.

Write your report in 140-190 words in an appropriate style.

Model answer:

Local eating places

The main purpose of this report is to give an overview of the town’s eating facilities. As part of the
survey, both tourists and local residents were asked their views.

Cafés, pubs and restaurants

There are a number of good quality restaurants in the area, which cater for most tastes: pizza
houses, sushi bars, exclusive French restaurants and gastro pubs. We are also fortunate to have
several cafés and sandwich bars, which are very popular in the mornings with young mothers and
children and with office workers at lunchtime.

Recent trends/Dissatisfaction

It was reported that in recent years most of the fast food restaurants had extended their hours,
with most open until midnight. It was also stated that prices had gone up dramatically in some of
the better restaurants and, as a consequence, people are going out less than they used to or eating
at cheaper restaurants.

Room for improvement/Recommendations

The main area of concern among a number of people interviewed was the lack of vegetarian meals
available in many of the restaurants and it is recommended that restaurants are made aware of this
view.

[+/- 185 words]

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