REPORT

The body of your report has to be clearly divided into sections:

o
Introduction
Make your introduction brief but clear. State the purpose of your report. Again, try to imagine
that you are the only one who knows what is going on. Assume that everybody else needs
explanation why you are writing this report. Repeat the question from the task but try to reword
it.
You may start like this:
The aim/purpose of this report is to show
exemplify
illustrate
depict
This report

is concerned with...
is intended to...
is written to analyse...
deals with...(TRATA DE)
relates to...
The purpose/intention/aim of this report is to outline / present / discuss / give a brief
comment / suggest / sum up the last...
The report contains the relevant details concerning the problem as you required.
It's based on my observations/extracts from the questionaries / the feedback from
participants...
As requested I am submitting this report concerning...( Tal como lo solicit que presento este
informe acerca de ...)
This report is submitted in support of our request for...( Este informe se presenta en apoyo
de nuestra peticin de ...)
o points in which you present your opinion
You may use separate headings for advantages and disadvantages and describe them in two
paragraphs or just present them in a list of points.
The advantages/ disadvantages are as follow...
The most convincing arguments in favour of ... are ...
I would mention...as the most discouraging feature of...
Here is the list of benefits...
I suggest ... as it would result in...
Consideration should be given...
It would be prudent / inadvisable / advisable to ... on the grounds that it / owing
to the fact that / due to the fact that...
I am opposed to the idea of...
It would be mutually advantageous
I suggest that the problem of... can be addressed through...
Therefore...
For the satisfaction of... the ... should be...
Another problem was that...
I would strongly recommend...
More steps also need to be taken to...
o evaluation/recommendation (if it is required by the question)
I would recommend...because...
I would not hesitate to recommend...
I would suggest...
In my opinion, it would be worth... +ing

o conclusion/summary
It is a good idea to repeat here why you are writing. It will show that you keep in mind the
purpose of this report.
In conclusion I would like to stress that...
In my opinion...
It is a fact that...
It appears to/ seems to/ tends to
There is no doubt that...
Given this, it can be concluded that...
Having proved/presented this, I would like to...
The obvious conclusion to be drawn from these facts is that...
I hope / believe / trust you will consider this proposal favourably / the proposal will be given due
consideration / the proposal will receive a due consideration.
points in which you present your opinion
Las ventajas y desventajas son las siguientes ...
Los argumentos ms convincentes en favor de ... son ...
Quiero mencionar ... como el rasgo ms desalentador de ...
Esta es la lista de los beneficios ...
Yo sugiero ... ya que dara lugar pulg ..
Debera tenerse en cuenta ...
Sera prudente / aconsejable / recomendable ... sobre la base de que / por el hecho de que /
debe al hecho de que ...
Me opongo a la idea de ...
Sera mutuamente ventajosa
Sugiero que el problema de ... se pueden abordar a travs de ...
Por lo tanto ...
Para la satisfaccin de ... el ... debera ser ...
Otro problema es que ...
Recomiendo encarecidamente ...
Ms medidas tambin deben ser tomadas para ...
evaluation/recommendation
Yo recomendara ... porque ...
Yo no dudara en recomendar ...
Yo sugerira ...
En mi opinin, merecera la pena ... + Ing.
conclusion/summary
En conclusin, me gustara hacer hincapi en que ...
En mi opinin ...
Es un hecho que ...
Al parecer, / parece / tiende a
No hay duda de que ...
Dado esto, se puede concluir que ...
Tras haber probado / presentada esto, me gustara ...
La conclusin obvia que se desprende de estos hechos es que ...
Yo espero / creer / confianza que consideren esta propuesta favorablemente / la propuesta se
dar la debida consideracin / la propuesta recibir una debida consideracin.

REPORT/PROPOSAL
Be clear about the purpose of your report / proposal. Report usually
involves an account of sth which has happened and the presentation and
interpretation of information deriving from this. Proposal is mostly devoted
to making recommendations for a future project or course of action.
Organise it carefully, use headings for each sections, group your ideas
clearly and logically. In proposal the most important section is
'Recommendations' in the middle.
If writing a proposal think about who will be the person to read it and
choose appropriate register and style. If it's a report use impersonal style
and register.
Only include details which are strictly relevant.
To, From, Subject, Date
The purpose/intention/aim of this report is to outline / present / discuss /
give a brief comment / suggest / sum up the last...
The report contains the relevant details concerning the problem as you
required.
It's based on my observations/extracts from the questionaries / the
feedback from participants...
As requested I am submitting this report concerning...
This report is submitted in support of our request for...
I suggest ... as it would result in...
Consideration should be given...
It would be prudent / inadvisable / advisable to ... on the grounds that it /
owing to the fact that / due to the fact that...
I am opposed to the idea of...
It would be mutually advantageous
I suggest that the problem of... can be addressed through...
Therefore...
For the satisfaction of... the ... should be...
Another problem was that...
I would strongly recommend...
More steps also need to be taken to...

The obvious conclusion to be drawn from these facts is that...

I hope / believe / trust you will consider this proposal favourably / the
proposal will be given due consideration / the proposal will receive a due
consideration.
Sample answer:
Q: A group of American students is going to participate in a workshop organised by your
school. They have never been in your town before so their tutor, Mr. Franklin, has asked you
to write a report about places that are worth visiting in the area. Write a report describing the
places and explain why you think they may be of any interest to the group.

To: Mr. Franklin

From: Francesca Wilson
Date: 12 November 20...
Subject: Places to visit during your stay in XX
Introduction:
This report is written to analyse places of interest that may be worth visiting by your group. I
have called the tourist information office to check admission fees and opening hours that
would be suitable for you.
Places to visit in XX
There are many places in the area which are worth recommending but unfortunately some of
them are open to public only in summer peak season. However, there are two attractions
that may be taken into consideration as they seem suitable for you:
1. The Dungeon is a very popular tourist attraction in XX. It is a former(overkill, drop it) jail
tower from the 17th century. Today you can visit the prisoners' cells and see there a great
collection of arms from previous centuries.
2. The Labyrinth is the place where you can have a lot fun. There is a number of dead-end
corridors and some leading to the exit. You are supposed to find the way out in a given time.
The place is open on weekends and there are big discounts for groups.
Conclusion:
I would not hesitate to recommend both of these places to your group. These attractions are
well-known and popular among foreign visitors.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Sirs,
I am writing with reference to the article on... published in one of your
latest issues.
I have just read an article published in...
I am writing to express my disappointment with the content of the article,
concerning..., published in...
I have read the article commenting on the debt problem of developing
countries and would like now to share my views with other readers.
I wish to protest about the article which makes totally false claims.
I hope you will not take amiss what I am going to say.
To begin with...
Furthermore...
Moreover...

What we also need to consider is...

A good example of this would be...
This is due to / This can be attributed to...
There's another factor as well...
Apart from this / that...
I am looking forward to seeing my letter published in one of the next
issues of your newspaper.
LETTER OF COMPLAINT
I am writing to complain about...
To add insult to injury...
Moreover...
What is more...
Not only ... but also ...
I must insist on a full refund plus compensation or I will have no choice
but to take further legal action.
Please investigate the above matter as a matter of urgency and...
I am very unhappy about this. I would like you to arrange a full refund to
me. I would appreciate a reply within fourteen days from today.
I hope you will settle the matter amicably.
I hope this matter will receive your immediate attention.
REVIEW
Know what you have to write about and who you are writing for.
Have the appropriate vocabulary to describe a film or a book.
Know what tone (light / persuasive / friendly) to adopt. Use descriptive
adjectives, verbs and adverbs to make it more interesting.
Write an introduction which will make an immediate impact on your
readers.
Conclude your review with a reflective comment which reinforces your
purpose of writing.
Include the reported views of people you have spoken to (if appropriate).
Include both positive and negative points.
If two or more separate reviews are required, write equal amounts on
each.
Give a brief summary of the plot and remember to state the title of what
you are reviewing.
The story is fast-moving and will have you in the edge of your seat
throughout.
An impressive team of animators has produced techniques that are
absolutely first-class.
And above all, it's an extremely funny film.
Although sth of a disappointment in relation to previous... this film has an
unusal plot and gives reasonable value on special effects.
Set in time and place the film tells the story / recounts events in...
I found the plot rather conventional / predictable / contrived / completely

bizarre / absurd...
The novelist has succeeded in creating an extremely intricate / complex
plot / entirely believeable / life-like characters.
I would strongly advise you not to miss / waste money on 'title'.
I would definitely recommend seeing/visiting/having a look at 'title'.
For those who enjoy contemporary music, Tropical String Quartet are not
to be missed.
Go and see 'title'. You'll be amazed.
LEAFLET
Eye catching title.
Chose the right register and be informative.
Use headings for clarity and use short paragraphs or sections.
Use bullet points to present important information.
Use visual layout, columns.
Rhetorical questions and a friendly, informative ending.
If you read this leaflet, you will...
CHARACTER REFFETENCE
Identify the relation with the person.
Elaborate on positive qualifications at work and experience.
Mention social skills.
Give a balanced picture, include weaknesses qualified to give positive
impression overall.
Conlcude by recommending for work.
Tho whoever it may concern
Bob Nowacki
For all the reasons, I believe Bob Nowacki would have much to contribute
and I have no hestitation in supporting his application wholeheartedly.
INFORMAL LETTER
Thanks so much for your letter. It was really great to hear from you.
Sorry not to have written / been in touch for so long / such a long time.
Thought I'd better / drop you a line / write to let you know...
Do you remember.... you mentioned in your last letter?
You said in your letter...
Last time you wrote you asked...
Before I forget...
I hope you don't mind me saying this but...
You will never guess...
I know this sounds silly but...
Thanks very much for inviting me to your party. I'm really looking forward
to it.

I was really excited when I got your invitation, Unfortunately... so I won't

be able to make it / it doesn't look as if I'm going to make it.
LETTER OF APPLICATION
I am writing to apply for the position...
I am writing with regard to your advert in...
As outlined in my curriculum vitae, which I enclosed, I am...
I do feel that I would be an ideal candidate for the position...
I am very hard working and enjoy the pressure of working to strict
deadlines.
I am really attracted to the job you offer...
I feel I have the necessary qualities for this job.
I would be pleased to meet you for an interview, for which I am available
at any time.
Please do not hestitate to contact me if you require any further
information.
I thank you for considering my application and would appreciate a reply at
your earliest convenience.

We hope you have enjoyed studying with us. In order to plan future courses we
would be grateful if you could write a short report giving us your views of the
course. If you have any suggestions we would also like to hear them.
Thank you in advance.
Mrs Galton
The Principal

School: International House of Belgrano

INTRODUCTION
This report is intended to evaluate the success of the six months {1} English
Course, which I have assisted {2} recently at the Academy Center in English.
LOW AREAS {3}
First of all, as there were twenty of us in the class, we were a bit crowded, and
also the computer room was not big enough for all of us. Another thing to
mention as a drawback is the cost of the course being too high.
PLUSES
As I had expected, {***} {4}teachers were well-qualified and friendly, {***} {5}
whats more, there were a pleasant atmosphere among the other students. As a
consequence, my English improved a lot.
CONCLUSION
To sum up, my only suggestion would be reducing the amount {6} of students
per class. Otherwise, the course was great and interesting and I have enjoyed
studying. I would recommend it to my friends and I am sure I will be back in the
future. {7}

I am writing to all members of the Active Leisure Club to thank you for your
custom over the last year. We want to make the facilities even better this year!
Please send a short report to us, telling us what you think are the best and worst
aspects of the club. We also want to hear your suggestions for new facilities...