B2 How to write a report
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REMEMBER: It’s a formal piece of writing that means: use a formal, neutral style: no contractions, no colloquial language, no direct questions, no informal punctuation such as exclamation marks.
In the first paragraph, it is quite useful to re-write the topic by adding adverbs or by substituting adjectives with their synonyms.
Useful vocabulary
In the 2nd Paragraph you :
– balance the positive and negative points fairly
– you can use numbering or bullet points to highlight main points
– use a range of specific vocabulary or set phrases e.g. Some thought this was …../ other students said they preferred…
– don’t use a lot of adjectives and dramatic language. A report gives factual information
Phrases you can use to in the 2nd and 3rd paragraph:
Suggesting additional ideas
Another option would be to …
I would also suggest …
Another point to consider is the what and how …
Alternatively…. Moreover. / Furthermore.
Apart from this / In addition to this
Making recommendations
I would strongly / highly recommend …
My first/second recommendation would be to…
It would be (highly) advisable to …
If my recommendations are followed, then …
The best solution/ideas would seem to be …
Listing ideas
I would suggest the following: … might like to consider the following:
The following are highly recommended: 1….. OR 2. ……….
They gave/ suggested the following reasons:
They made the following points: 1….2…
Reporting findings
It appears that the majority of …
The only problem is that….
Most …(students seem)….
Not surprisingly, …
According to …
In the last paragraph you :
– give the recommendations
– generalize
– express opinions impersonally
Phrases you can use to end the letter
Concluding and making recommendations
All things considered, …
We have no hesitation in recommending….
Topic: In the context of your school being a Unesco Aspnet school, you are submitting a report to the Principal of your School and the board of teachers, proposing that a group of 35 students from a school in Iceland would visit your own school. Include in this 190 words report, the possible advantages and disadvantages of such a visit.
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