The Report

Reports · 140–190 words · Headings · Impersonal language

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Progressive writing tasks. Language tasks are auto-checked. Writing tasks show a model answer on submission.

Exercise 1

Match headings to paragraphs

≈ 5 min · 4 points

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

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

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

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

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

Exercise 2

Complete report language

≈ 6 min · 6 points

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

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

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

The ____ of residents feel that improvements are needed.

I would ____ investing in better bus frequency.

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

Exercise 3

Formal rewriting

≈ 8 min · 5 points (self-checked)

Rewrite each informal sentence in formal, impersonal report language.

Lots of people said the buses are really bad.

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

Everyone is saying the town centre is a mess.

Exercise 4

Write a full report

≈ 30 min · 15 points (self-checked)

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

Option 1: Computers vs library

Option 2: Town centre improvements

Option 3: Transport facilities

Your report (remember to use headings!)

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Model report — Transport facilities (~170 words)

Introduction
The aim of this report is to describe the transport facilities available in our area and suggest how they could be improved. Information was gathered by means of a short survey of thirty local residents.

Current situation
The main form of public transport is the bus service, which runs every thirty minutes. There is also a train station, although trains only stop here twice a day. Most residents use their own cars for daily travel.

Problems identified
Several respondents complained that buses are frequently late and overcrowded during rush hours. A number of residents also mentioned that there are no cycle lanes, making cycling unsafe.

Recommendations
It is recommended that the local authority increase the bus frequency and introduce dedicated cycle lanes on the main roads. This would reduce car use and improve the daily experience of residents significantly.

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