Статья-авторская разработка "Обновленный формат письма ЕГЭ /Доклад/"

Recommendations

• 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.

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Useful phrases. Structure

1. Stating the purpose of the report (paragraph 1)

• The main aim/objective/purpose of this report is to ...

2. 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...

3. 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...

4. Presenting a list

• The arguments against ... are the following:

1. 1 ...

2. 2 ...

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

• Points mentioned in favour of/against ... were:

1. 1 ...

2. 2 ...

• There are several ways in which ... might be ... :

1. 1 ...

2.

5. Making recommendations

• 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 ...

6. Conclusion

If these recommendations are implemented the current undesirable situation is bound to be improved

Sample

Report - Model question 1

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.

The main aim/objective/purpose of this report is to present information about local eating places, visitors’ comments, trends and recommendations to improve this facility. To prepare for this report, I visited three of the most popular restaurants and asked people’s opinion of the service.

Eating places

There are a number of modern restaurants in the area which serve fresh meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner in town. Some of them present special menu, which includes a great variety of sea food, meat, pottery and other products. The restaurants are popular among the people of different age groups, except little children.

Trends

It was reported that in recent years most of the restaurants had extended their hours, with most open until midnight.

Concerns

According to the people’s opinion, there are several concerns which should be taken into consideration. Firstly, prices are too high compared to the other nearby restaurants. Consequently, there are no many visitors and production is decreasing. Secondly, almost all the meal, presented in the menu, contains spicy ingredients which is not desirable for children. As a result, people are not able to go out with their families.

Recommendations

Taking all the factors mentioned into account, I would recommend the following steps to progress the state:

1. Reduction of the prices.

By reducing the prices, the restaurants are expected to have more clients; correspondingly, production will be accelerated at the expense of increasing visitors.

2. Menu for youngsters.

Making special menu for children would also benefit to attract more clients and advance the situation.

If these recommendations are implemented the current undesirable issue is bound to be improved.

Words: 190

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PRACTICE

Report - Model question 2

TASK

Your college has been asked to accept a group of 50 students from another country for two weeks. Your principal has asked you to write a report. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of accepting this group? What would you recommend?

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

Planning

This report is intended to highlight ....................................................and give ideas for improving .............To prepare for this report, I have discussed this issue with...........

Advantages.

Many students/local residents/pensioners/members of the local community have commented that...........................................................

Moreover, .....................................................

Disadvantages

1...........

2,..........

Recommendations

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