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Students organise a report with a title and headings, present survey findings with evidence and make clear recommendations in a B2 First Part 2 report.
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Download all (ZIP, 2 PDFs)Read the report to the college principal. Choose the best heading for each section (A–D). There is one extra heading.
Report on the college library A The aim of this report is to look at how students use the college library and to suggest how it could be improved. It is based on a survey of 60 students. B According to the survey, the majority of students visit the library at least twice a week. However, it closes at 6 pm, and nearly all the students we asked said this was too early, especially before exams. C Most students like the quiet room on the first floor. The group study area is also popular, but it is often full, so some students have to work in the corridor. D I would recommend that the library stays open until 9 pm from Monday to Thursday. It would also be a good idea to turn the old storeroom into a second group study area. Overall, students are happy with the library, and these two changes would make it even better.
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Would you find each line in a report, or in an article or an informal email? Put each line in the right group.
This report looks at the sports facilities.
I would recommend that the college buys more bikes.
Have you ever wondered what makes a great café?
The aim of this report is to look at the canteen.
Let's be honest: who doesn't love pizza?
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According to the survey, most students walk to college.
Guess what? I've passed my driving test!
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40 students answered a survey about the college canteen. Complete each finding with the phrase from the box that describes the figure most precisely. Use each phrase once. There is one extra phrase.
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(38 out of 40) the students we asked eat in the canteen at least once a week.
(28 out of 40) students said the food was good value.
(20 out of 40) the students said the queues were too long.
(13 out of 40) the students bring their lunch from home.
(4 out of 40) students said they never use the canteen.
(1 out of 40) was unhappy with the staff.
(0 out of 40) the students had heard about the new salad bar.
Complete the sentences from a report on the college library with phrases from the box. Use each phrase once. There is one extra phrase.
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the college opens the library on Saturday mornings.
buy more computers, as students often have to wait for one.
to move the quiet zone upstairs, where it is less noisy.
The study rooms are often full. , many students have to work in the corridor.
The library has too few computers. , the printers often break down.
, students are happy with the library, but they would like longer opening hours.
These sentences come from students' reports. Each one has a word or phrase that is too informal or that the writer can't support with evidence. Write a better word or phrase.
Lots of students said the canteen was too noisy.
The library's opening hours are a bit short.
Students can't always find a place to sit.
The new café is super popular with students.
The college should sort out the heating in the sports hall.
Kids from the school next door often use the car park.
Everyone hates the new timetable.
I reckon the college should buy more computers.
Tom's teacher asked him to write a report on the college canteen. Read his first draft and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Last week I asked 20 students about the canteen. 15 of them said the food was too expensive, and several said the new salad bar was awesome. In my opinion, the canteen is also too small. Most of the students I asked said the staff were friendly and helpful. Anyway, that's what I found out.
What is missing from the start of Tom's report?
Which sentence gives an opinion without any evidence?
Which word is too informal for a report?
How should Tom improve his last line?
Jakub is planning the report in exercise 8 with Plan B. Which part of the report does each of his notes belong in? Put each note in the right group.
a place under two hours away
cold weather, nothing to do
what the report is for
four-hour coach journey
choice of activities
changes = a better trip
students enjoyed the day together
spoke to 25 students
Write your report in 140–190 words.
Exam task: Writing, Part 2
Tip: Choose a plan that suits the task and write your headings first. Under each heading, give facts and say where they come from before you give advice.
Last year, students from your college went on an end-of-year trip. Some things went well, but there were also some problems. The director of your college has asked you to write a report. Your report should explain what problems there were on last year's trip and suggest how this year's trip could be better. Write your report.
Suggested minimum: 140 words
Before you hand it in
0 words · aim for at least 140
Report on last year's end-of-year trip Introduction The aim of this report is to look at last year's trip to the coast and to suggest how this year's trip could be better. It is based on conversations with 25 students who went on the trip. Problems According to most students, the coach journey was the main problem. It took almost four hours each way, so we spent nearly as long on the coach as at the coast. In addition, the weather was cold and windy, and there was nothing planned for the afternoon. As a result, many students felt bored and wanted to go home early. Suggestions The best option would be to choose a place less than two hours from the college, so that we have more time there. I would also recommend that students can choose between two or three activities, such as a boat trip or a museum visit, so that everyone has something to do. Conclusion Overall, students enjoyed spending a day together, and these changes would make this year's trip a real success.
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