FCE Preparatory - Reinforcement (Unit 1 to 6)

Writing tips - #1

On paper 2 - part 2, you'll may be asked to write a report. This will involve the presentation of mainly factual information, with suggestions or a recommendation. You should think carefully about who the target reader is and why they need this report.

'Your local tourist office has asked you to write a report on a museum because it is not very popular. You should briefly describe what is wrong withh the museum and suggest how to make it more appealing to visitors.

Write your report.'

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Read this exam question and sample answer. Does the report give the reader useful information? Why/ why not?

Reports are often easier to follow if they include headings. Choose headings bellow for 1 to 5. There are two extra headings.

Multiple Choice

• Introduction

• Temporary exhibitions

• Conclusion

• Lack of facilities

• Evening events

Multiple Choice

• Conclusion

• Evening events

• Lack of facilities

• Negative aspects of display

• Educational improvements

Multiple Choice

• Lack of facilities

• Negative aspects of display

• Temporary exhibitions

• Evening events

• Educational improvements

Multiple Choice

• Evening events

• Lack of facilities

• Temporary exhibitions

• Conclusion

• Introduction

Multiple Choice

• Evening events

• Lack of facilities

• Educational improvements

• Conclusion

• Introduction

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