B2 · Writing

The Report

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B2 · Writing

Worksheet

Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________

Match headings to paragraphs (≈ 5 min · 4 points)

Write the correct heading: Introduction / Current situation / Problems identified / Recommendations

1. 'The aim of this report is to describe the transport situation and suggest improvements.'

2. 'Several people complained that buses were unreliable. Residents also mentioned poor lighting.'

3. 'Most commuters rely on buses. The train service only runs twice a day.'

4. 'It would therefore seem that improving bus frequency would be the most effective solution.'

Fill each gap: aim / carried out / majority / therefore recommend / seems / would be

5. The ____ of this report is to describe transport facilities in our area. ___________

6. Information was ____ by means of a survey of 50 local residents. ___________

7. The ____ of residents feel that improvements are needed. ___________

8. I would ____ investing in better bus frequency. ___________

9. It ____ that this ____ the most cost-effective solution. ___________

Rewrite each informal sentence in formal, impersonal report language.

10. Lots of people said the buses are really bad.

11. I think the library is way better than buying new computers.

12. Everyone is saying the town centre is a mess.

Choose ONE prompt. Write 140–190 words. Use clear headings and impersonal language. Put recommendations ONLY in the conclusion.

B2 · Writing

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