Compulsory task: no.
Word count: 140-190 words.
Register: formal.
Generalise your arguments:
In general, …
Most (members) seem to…
Generally speaking, …
It appears that….
According to….
Passive voice
STRUCTURE
INTRODUCTION. Paragraph 1.
State the aim/objective of the report (why are you writing it?)
State where you got the information from (carried out a survey? Conducted interviews?
USEFUL sentences:
This report has been written to…. In order to do this, interviews were conducted.
The aim/purpose of this report is to outline/explain…
This report is intended to show/discuss/suggest/outline…
THE POSITIVE/THE BEST ASPECTS/STRENGTHS/ETC. Paragraph 2.
Present your data.
State what can be learnt from it.
THE NEGATIVE/THE WORST ASPECTS/WEAKNESSES/ETC. Paragraph 3.
Present your data.
State what can be learnt from it.
SUGGESTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS. Paragraph 4.
Must be linked to the points made in paragraphs 2 and 3.
Must be connected to the results of your interviews/surveys.
USEFUL sentences:
Based on the finding of this report, it is recommended/suggested + verb + ING.
The following improvements/solutions are recommended.
The best ideas/solutions seem to be…
It would be (highly) advisable to + verb.
If it is decided to follow these recommendations, …
EXAMPLE
Introduction
This report has been written to suggest different places and activities in Madrid city centre. These suggestions can be used to introduce our city to new students. In order to do this, interviews were conducted with several new students.
Places
Of those interviewed, 70% reported that they would like to be informed about bars and nightclubs in the area. 30% remarked that information about museums would also be appreciated. From the interviews, it seems that most of the students are interested in nightlife and making new friends.
Activities
80% of students interviewed pointed out that they need more intercultural activities. They explained that this would help them to meet new people and make new friends. 20% gave more importance to cultural activities such as trips. This suggests that students are interested in socialising.
Suggestions for the film
Based on the data collected, it is clear that information about nightclubs and intercultural activities must be added to the film. Besides, some cultural information would also be appreciated.